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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1919

Page

2

Wilson Answers Ireland Self Determination Questions

President Wilson discusses the Ireland case and self determination under the league covenant in San Francisco. He says the peace conference had no jurisdiction over Ireland and emphasizes a forum for all peoples to raise issues affecting peace and freedom. Labor bodies submitted further questions about the league and Shantung rights, with answers forthcoming.

San Bco San Francisco Ireland Wilson League of Nations Oakland Oak- M Francisco League Japan Shantung Los Angeles Portland Washington Capital Labor

How Fat Actress Was Made Slim

A short informercial claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help actors shed two to four pounds weekly. It promotes buying Marmola Tablets for weight loss at $1 per large case or via mail order from the Marmola Co. The ad asserts harmless results and urges trial.

Mare Specte la Co Woodward Ave

Fiume Seizure Plot Linked to Venice

Reports from London say Gabrielle d Anunnelo’s seizure of Fiume was organized in Venice. Venice’s prefect was dismissed, Fiume remains isolated, and six artillery regiments were about to join the raiders but returned to their post.

London Gabrielle d' Annunelo Fiume Venice

Spruce Graft Charge Made Against War Officials

Lieut. Eugene J. Kerrigan testifies before a congressional subcommittee alleging graft related to the Spruce division. He cites telegrams and letters from General Ericee FP Disque era and a purported Oswald Weert telegram. Evidence includes a 25 percent profit note and day-book entries listing McCullough and U. C. payments. Kerrigan traveled from Portland with seized papers for Washington review.

San Francisco United Press Ericee FP Disque Eugene J. Kerrigan Kerrigan Congressional Oswald Weet Oregon Claude McCullough Weert Portland West Washington Lieut Military Intelligence Department Epruce Congressman Frear Warren Spruce Company Warren Construction Company Boston West & McCullough Intelligence Department

Seattle Woman Hurt by Boulder in Lake Louise Climb

Miss Margaret Caughey of Seattle was struck by a falling boulder on her left leg while mountain climbing at Lake Louise in the Rockies. Rescue took three hours and she was later brought to Vancouver and boarded the Seattle bound steamer.

Vancouver B. C Margaret Caughey 13Th Ave Seattle Lake Louise Hockies Caughey

Salvation Army Feeds 9000 Through Industrial Home Work

Nine thousand meals were distributed by the Salvation Army Industrial Home at 1002 Ninth Ave since the year began. Maj. Joseph Faulkner reports thousands of dollars worth of waste materials were renovated and given to Seattle’s needy. The Opportunity Week drive aims to raise 250000 for Salvation Army in Seattle October 6 to 13, led by Elks committee chair W. H. Kiepper.

Salvation Army Ninth Ave Joseph Faulkner Seattia Seattle W. H. Kiepper Elks’ Committee

Constitution Day Observed in Seattle Schools

Wednesday marked the birth anniversary of the U S Constitution observed in Seattle schools with assemblies at 9 am. Speakers included Rev M A Matthews at Broadway high and Prof F E Meany at Lincoln, Carl Croson at Queen Anne, Roy Campbell at Franklin, Senator George P Lamping at Ballard, and Alfred H Lundin at West Seattle.

United States Seattle Broadway High M. A. Matthews Meany Lincoln Carl Croson Queen Anne Roy Campbell Franklin George P. Lamping Ballard Alfred H. Lundin West Seattle

Hoover Receives Rousing Welcome in New York Banquet

Herbert Hoover, introduced as a man fit to steer the ship of state, was cheered at a New York banquet by the American Institute of Mining Engineers. He avoided comments on the introduction and spoke on European conditions, stressing Europe’s reliance on America for food, credit, and democratic development.

New York Herbert Hoover World Food American Institute of Mining Engineers Europe America

Freckle Lotion Makeat Home From Lemon Juice and Orchard White

A home remedy blends lemon juice with Orchard White to create a freckle and tan lotion. Squeeze two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to yield a quarter pint of skin beautifier. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands for clearer softer skin. It is gentle and inexpensive.

Saionji Denies Japanese Imperialism Motive

Premier Saionji at the Imperial hotel rejects claims of militaristic aims, insisting Japan seeks international peace. A Seoul dispatch reports a bombing suspect arrested in Kal Song and that Korean students fail to return to school, with school attendance at 6 percent.

Tokio United Preas Imperial Hotel Saionji Japan United Prean Seoul Jiji Shumbun Salto Kalsong

Bulgarian Treaty Finally Approved

Paris September 17. The supreme council of the peace conference definite ly approved the Bulgarian treaty and will hand it to Bulgarian delegates at the French foreign office Friday morning. No ceremony will accompany the event.

Paris United Press Supreme Council of the Peace Conference

Chinese Declare Peace With Germany

The Chinese government issued a mandate dated September 15 declaring China to be at peace with Germany, the state department was advised yesterday.

Washington China Germany State Department

Galveston 1900 Disaster Recall Flood and Loss

A remembered hurricane flood struck Galveston on September 8 1900 killing between four and six thousand people and leaving the city homeless. The wall of water submerged the Gulf port wrecking public buildings and triggering looting and disease with massive property losses estimated above fifty million dollars.

Gulf Ports Galveston Gulf Gulf City

Huns Believe In Their Army

Capt Malcolm Douglas of the A B F told Municipal League members at Meves cafeteria that Germans accepted defeat quietly. He noted German war crosses and trophies were sold after the armistice, with steins bearing scenes of American soldiers bayoneting Germans. The public believed American troops unbeatable and blamed internal troubles for war’s end.

Malcolm Douglas A. BF. F Seattle Municipal League Meves

Lumberjack to Get War Cross for France Service

Joseph J. Le May, a lumberjack who endured shrapnel and poison gas in World War I, is wounded in a Kent lumber camp when a tree falls. He has broken ribs and a fractured back but will be decorated in hospital with the D. C. and the Croix de Guerre for distinguished service with the 864th Infantry near Belfort Fontaine, France.

Joseph J. le May le May Kent Seattle 864Th Infantry Bolisfontaine France

Body of Chico man found in Palm Hotel ruins

The body of Mike Martin of Chico was discovered this afternoon among the ruins of the Palm hotel, which burned last night. Martin had arrived in Redding a week ago from Chico.

Redding Cal Mike Martin Chico Palm Hotel Martin

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