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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
14
An account recalls German leaders' loss of momentum in 1917 as Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg faces pressure over peace, the Reichstag's stance, and military strategy. The field marshal and I offer resignations, seek cabinet reforms, and discuss the crisis of governance amid war fatigue and Allied blockade tensions.
A Basement Store housewares section advertises measuring spoons fifty cents to fifteen cents, knives fifteen cents, colanders up to two dollars twenty-five, aluminum measuring cups fifteen cents, large spoons ten to seventy cents, fruit jar holders six for sixty cents, wire canning racks seventy-five cents, strainers and ricers, hot jar handling tools, Denver pressure cooker sizes seventeen quarts twenty four dollars and twenty five quarts thirty dollars, Toledo steam cooker six and twelve fifty, Howe fruit and vegetable evaporator thirteen fifty.
Chaplain Albert N. Park of the U S Marines led a burial squad of fifty to aid front-line troops during the Battle of Meer Mont. He was reprimanded by Major General Logan Feland for disobeying orders and was awarded the Croix de Guerre by France. Park served as acting chaplain in 1916 and fought in five offensives with the Fifth and Sixth Marine regiments. He offered to talk with families about fallen members as the Wyoming billets at Bremerton in Puget Sound.
The Rev Ernest Vincent Shayler delivered a farewell sermon at St Mark's Seattle noting endurance as the test of today. He closed his official duties with a four member class and baptized ten new parish members in Sunday services. He admitted ten new members to the Daughters of the King at morning communion.
Mrs. Bromiley reports a burglary at her N List Street store on Sunday night. Police accuse Walter Scott 19 and Fred Harding 17, held on open charges after being found in a car stolen from Chester Coulter, Evergreen Park.
The Reichstag debate over a peace resolution shows antiwar and propeacemaking positions. Senior staff members argue the measure lacks military reference, while opponents say it signals weakness to enemies. The government backs the chancellor to avoid conflict and pursue war aims.
The September term of the United States Court of Appeals opened in Judge Jeremiah Neterer’s courtroom Monday morning. Five cases are to be heard. The judges are William B. Gilbert of Portland, William H. Hunt and William W. Morrow of San Francisco, with Judge Gilbert presiding.
Members of the Elmer J. Noble Post of the American Legion will discuss the Mondell land bill at the next regular meeting in the Armory. The post will also cover the state convention held in Seattle on October 9.
Indian Mary Jack is back in jail after a brief release. A silk underskirt went with her when she left, and police say she will likely be detained again soon.
Police say there is a reason for every crime but have not identified the thief who took the bicycle belonging to W. H. H. Fonda, leaving investigators with few clues and no suspect at this time.
The Croix de Guerre with palm awarded for bravery in Champagne will be the subject as the war hero addresses the Municipal League at Meves' cafeteria next Tuesday noon. A general invitation is extended to the public.
A 20 year old wheel is stolen from 1433 Sixth Ave. The owner laments three other usable bikes in the same block and questions why his heirloom was taken. Report Clerk Homer Unland expresses sympathy for the distressed bicyclist.
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