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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
7
On September 14, 1919, President Wilson reviewed the Pacific fleet in its home base Puget Sound. It was the first time a president had ever reviewed a fleet of warships on the Pacific coast amid a busy day of harbor events and public gatherings.
Large crowds line streets as President Wilson arrives in Washington. Secretary Daniels and Cary Grayson accompany him, with naval aides and five admirals staying at the New Washington. A Hippodrome dinner plans a public speech, tickets scarce as arena seating fills to capacity. The day includes a 2 PM labor meeting and an 10 PM departure to Portland.
President Wilson urged frank discussion to settle industrial disputes and avoid violence as the nation remembers war costs. He argued the League would be a 98 percent insurance against war and credited American leadership for its origin, calling for a nonpartisan approach while the treaty remains under consideration.
Wholesale vegetable and fruit prices list includes cabbage carrots celery corn cucumbers lettuce onions and Ireland items with per dozen per bag per ton and per crate rates. Notable entries include Washington apples Washington peaches pears grapes pears tomatoes cantaloupes and bananas with varied regional sources and unit measures.
Reporters board the USS New Mexico in Elliott Bay to greet Admiral Rodman. A faulty spark plug quits the press boat engine, stranding the crew and delaying transfer to the flagship for two hours while rescue efforts and shuttles arrive.
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