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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
8
Dispatch from Milan recounts Gabriele D'Annunzio arriving at Fiume and meeting Gen. Pittaluga as the city is seized amid dramatic dialogue. The poet and general exchange lines about Italy and the soldiers cry Viva Pittaluga as Annunzio enters amid great rejoicing.
Rome reports state Premier Nitti in the chamber of deputies condemns rebels in Fiume and vows prosecution. He laments Italian army involvement and faults actions by those pursuing Adriatic ambitions while defending Italy against imperialist overreach and foreign meddling.
Washington dispatches report Consul Keblinger at Fiume confirms Gabrielle and Italian troops advancing on the city. Shops closed in protest and fear of damage as troops approach. no damage reported yet.
Two men died of natural causes and were found Monday morning. Albert O Albertson 1246 N Nob Hill Ave was found dead on Nob Hill Ave and Denny Way by shipyard workers. R B Bassett 60 was found dead in a bathtub at Oakland Hotel Fourth Ave and Columbia St. Bassett died of heart disease per the coroner. He lived at 918 Modoc St Berkeley. Bodies at county morgue.
Harry A. Humecky once a special policeman appeared at the station in a sailor suit after his police uniform was stolen. He told reporters his law enforcement duties tired him, and he woke to find a sailor’s garb and a tag reading H. W. Smith No. 4313 U. S. 8. North Carolina.
Paris columnist for Idea Nazionale reports Italy’s Adriatic claim is lost despite Nitti’s efforts. The latest conference plan would deny Fiume Zara and Zebenico Italian status and President Wilson might veto these concessions in the settlement.
President Wilson thanked Chief Joel F. Warren for policing during his Portland visit aboard the Mayflower. The chief said petty thefts occurred but nothing serious, and Mrs. Wilson also praised the police. Inspector Bannick noted crowds of 50,000 at the arena entrance, with careful crowd control to match a 6,000 seating limit.
In Seattle a woman named Emma Pope reports losing a purse containing $60 to $70 in cash, an addressed letter, and an $8 post office order after riding a Fourth Avenue taxi. She implores the finder to return the pocketbook, noting the family’s financial need.
Dr E T Williams technical adviser of the American peace commission criticized the league covenant provision that gives Great Britain six votes. He spoke to the University of California student body arguing self government comparisons and noting New York and India parity issues with island possessions. He had been in Washington to report on the Shantung settlement and offered cautious remarks on the Far East question.
In Pueblo Colorado on September 15 two Mexican men Albo Santos Ortes and Jose Gonzales were lynched by a mob amid a so called law and order protest against Governor Shoup. The victims killed a policeman and were executed within 24 hours after a condemned murder sentence was commuted for Clifford Sprouls and the Hoake brothers. The mob denied hatred of Mexicans and expected a Carranza protest to the U.S. State Department.
Gold and silver mines at Tonopah and Divide reopen after weeks of closure. An agreement urged by federal mediator Joseph Lord passed by miners 6 to 1, restoring the old wage scale and establishing a cost at store. A 69 day conference will review results and plans to cut living costs. The settlement aligns with President Wilson’s program for railroad employees.
Fire at Rex Metal Works on Seattle boulevard caused about 20000 dollars in damages and spread to the Northwest Ice Marine Company next door. Nine fire companies assisted as residents moved belongings to the street and origin remained unknown.
Cleveland Sept 15 Decisive defeat for the resolution urging the United Mine Workers of America to withdraw from the American Federation of Labor was predicted by Robert H Harlin secretary of the resolutions committee. The resolution was expected to be presented to delegates today.
William Z. Foster, secretary of the national committee for organizing steel and iron workers, said he knew nothing of a report postponing the nationwide strike set for September 22 until after the labor conference on October 6.
Providence report quotes Eamonn de Valera stating the war front has moved to Ireland. He claims law and order can be achieved within 24 hours if Britain withdraws its army and ends suppression of Sinn Fein centers and the newly elected Irish representatives.
Salvation Army members in bonnets navigated through heavy Sunday traffic. wearing cigars chewing tobacco and candy they offered comfort to police officers in blue uniforms amid the congestion.
The store announces its piece goods have moved to the Third Floor and renamed it Fabric Floor. It claims the new floor is the brightest, biggest, and most convenient on the Pacific Coast and notes the fall moving is complete with no further department relocations planned for a long time.
Unusual beauty and latest styles advertised in The New Economy Way. Sealed envelopes provide pieces ready to embroider with ample cotton. Bon Marche third floor features Cassock Caps in corduroy and plush hats priced from $1.95 to $3.95, with baby shop items on the second floor.
Clothing material offer for nightdress making Bluebird Flannel sold by the yard in lengths up to 10 yards at a special price of 35 cents.
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