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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
10
About 12 000 sailors received free rides from Seattle motorists on a Sunday. Rides began at 10 a m and continued throughout the day along Lake Washington Boulevard. Watermelons and milk were provided at the YMCA, with Boldt's French pastry advertised nearby.
Director of Railroads Hines was to explain the government's stance on wage pleas from 600000 maintenance of way workers and shop laborers. The joint session aimed to decide if the men will strike, with hesitancy until his explanation.
The Pacific fleet arrives in Tacoma for a welcome led by Secretary Josephus Daniels. The Idaho, Chauncey, Sproton, and others will move to Everett and Bellingham for several days, with discharge plans and crew readjustments ahead of California maneuvers beginning October 1.
A disturbance at 1814 Sixth Ave drew Police Sgt. Steen and Patrolman Neal to command the crowd to halt. Shots were fired during the ensuing stampede but caused no injuries. George Bantz and W F Ulrich were captured and booked on an open charge after a chase. Bantz aged 19 and Ulrich 18% denied knowing the shooters.
Otto Olson, 64 Vine at, suffered severe injuries in a street car collision Sunday at Firetave, Senecast. He is reported out of danger on Monday at the city hospital.
President Wilson wrapped up a 44 hour stay in Seattle with a arena rally and a church visit. He spoke on the league of nations and treaty while crowds gathered for glimpses and cheers, praising his calm leadership as he prepared to depart for Portland aboard the Mayflower.
The article recalls President Wilson's visit with First Lady appearances and a celebratory mood in Seattle. It describes parades, a large sailor presence, a floating barge concert, and aerial views, with heavy activity around Second Avenue, large crowds, and Navy entertainments at Pioneer Square.
Nearly 7,000 filled the Arena with 21 000 outside unable to enter as President Wilson outlined the league of nations covenant. He argued the treaty’s safeguards, trusteeship over annexation, and that America must lead in world peace with strong national and moral responsibility.
Secretary Josephus Daniels told a Bible conference at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon that the war was won by a contrast of ideals with Germany and praised the courage of modern sailors. The talk, at the First Methodist church, was part of YMCA sponsored services and introduced by Bishop Matthew H. Hughes of Portland.
Joseph P. Tumulty, Wilson's private secretary, hosted a Sunday breakfast at the New Washington hotel for Washington Democrats including U S District Attorney Rob ert C. Saunders collector Roscoe M Drumheller and U S Marshal John M Boyd. Later he met a Democratic delegation to discuss state party affairs. The 28 correspondents on Wilson's train attended a dinner at the same hotel hosted by Van Pigott.
A concise remark describes difficulties some women have in appreciating a gentleman across various situations. The note suggests behavioral or social expectations without detailing specific events or individuals.
President Wilson, meeting local officials in Seattle, is surprised when a young woman kisses his hand at the King Street station. He blushes briefly, recovers, and boards the Mayflower train as the crowd watches.
Portland expected President Wilson at 5 am then to hear of his arrival in Seattle en route to Portland. The special train was held at Ridgefield Washington to avoid disrupting the quiet morning as roosters crowed near the line.
Mrs. Wilson sent gladioli to patients at the city hospital. She ordered the flowers through a local florist and had them delivered around noon. Miss Katherine O'Neill received them and they were placed in the wards.
Secretary Baker ordered an immediate investigation into reports that Chicago wholesalers had acquired large quantities of army surplus food intended for private individuals.
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