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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
6
Mrs Louise Elsinger was knocked unconscious and robbed at 1525 West 62nd Street Monday afternoon. Her daughter Alice found her on the parlor floor. a Liberty Bond and $65 were taken from a trunk. Police suspect an organized gang targeting during fleet week.
Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt will address a mass meeting in the Arena Thursday evening. Seats are being received for American Legion members. Doors open to the public at 7 30. Roosevelt arrives in Washington station at 7 am and is met by a welcome committee led by Capt J Coyle. He will tour the city, visit the hotel and attend a luncheon at the Masonic club rooms. Tickets for luncheon are sold at the Soldiers and Sailors' club. Noble Post will elect delegates October 9 10 and 11 for the regional state caucus.
A terse aphorism notes that people offer aid when in distress but not when wealth comes, reflecting on shifting loyalties and self interest as fortunes change. The line contrasts early support with later financial success.
In Chicago the Fashion Art league reports a fashion war as American women push for conservative fall styles. Skirt lengths should be six to eight inches above ground with about forty seven inches as average width for slender figures.
Senator Hiram Johnson urged ratification of the league covenant arguing it would produce a British world. He spoke in Des Moines before a crowd of about 8,000 and warned Bolshevism grows from wartime politics and women whose sons fought Germany. Johnson criticized military actions in Russia as unclear in purpose.
Senator Hiram Johnson of California will speak in Seattle the week of September 22. He opposes the league of nations covenant, arguing it imperils liberty. Johnson, a Republican, trails President Wilson and tours cities where the president appears.
Grover C. Burns well known in Northwest mining camps was found dead with a knife wound in a Butte rooming house. Beanie Clark, alleged to have been taken from her husband by Burns, is held on a murder charge.
Chicago dispatch quotes John Fitzpatrick, president of the steel workers' organization, denying reports that the strike has been declared off. He says there is nothing to the report and notes the committee's action to ratify the treaty before the strike is called.
The aprons come in three styles with two sketched at left and four attractive styles with two sketched at right. They feature Scout percales in striped patterns or solid lavender pink and blue colors.
President Wilson arrives in California aboard his campaign train to urge ratification amid opposition led by Senator Johnson. He plans no major stops today, with San Francisco and Oakland speeches to follow, while Shantung and Japan issues loom in his talks. The president notes a strained voice but remains confident in his argument against treaty opponents.
In Portland the five member Portland Labor council delegation failed to obtain an audience with President Wilson. He refused to see labor groups en route through San Francisco and Los Angeles. While in Portland he signed a joint resolution designating tomorrow a District of Columbia holiday in honor of General Pershing.
The Standard Oil Co announces a fifteen percent salary increase and a bonus of $156 for every employee covering January 1 to September 1. The salary increase becomes effective September 1. The editorial line notes the company’s guidance and inherited traits.
Portland dispatch reports two members of President Wilson's party died in an automobile crash on the Columbia River highway. Benjamin F. Allen, Washington correspondent for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and James K. Patterson, Portland driver, were killed. Injured were Robert T. Small, Stanley Reynolds, and Arthur V. Sullivan. President Wilson expressed sorrow and sent condolences to Mrs. Allen.
City announces Constitution Day observance next Wednesday with school programs featuring speeches on the Constitution’s meaning. Mayor Fitzgerald issues proclamation and civic groups schedule meetings to mark the federal document’s anniversary. Local high schools list speakers including Broadway Rev. Dr. Mark A. Matthews and Franklin Rev. Roy Campbell. others to be announced.
President Wilson showed visible nerves in Seattle amid fears of a radical demo for political prisoners during the Pacific fleet visit. Secret Service chief Joe Murphy and Seattle agent Thomas B. Foster oversaw guards while Mayor Fitzgerald warned labor leaders against parading. The president remarked he felt nervous before his speech, later checking with Murphy to ensure safety as the fleet departed.
Luxurious comforters described as silky Silkeline coverings in appealing color combinations. Borders feature blue pink and lavender hues, enhancing their cozy appearance.
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