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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1919
Page
1
Window Charms and Pawnbroker Life in a Town
A reflective column catalogs the cluttered pawnbroker window with a trove of oddities from brass horns to pistols and watches, then shifts to a Wilson visit with Secret Service vigilance recalling Uhlan imagery and Teddy Roosevelt’s security detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintar
Wilson
Secret Service
Fires Rage Across California As Winds Drive Destruction
Oroville reports 10000 acres burning under strong east wind. Hart’s mill district fire threatens lumber holdings as 6000 acres blaze in Big Bend area. Rapid fire spread catches officials by surprise. hazards include the Sweetman place and river breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne Lumber
Hart's Mill
Big Bend
Enterprise
Big Sweetman Place
Ludendorff Admits Americans Surprised German Forces
In a Star excerpt from My Thoughts and Actions Ludendorff says American troops surprised German high command after failed March and April 1918 drives. He notes U boats were powerless against troopships and laments indiscipline, while praising the individual American fighter. He sought more men but received no government support, reallocating Eastern front forces and Russian returnees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
Ludendorff
Star Today
Russia
Thoughts and Actions of General Ludendorff Excerpt
Excerpted report discusses Ludendorff's April 1918 assessment of Allied strength American troops in France and U boat impact on supply. He notes submarine campaign goals amid shortages and the need for more manpower, with limited success from reclaimed workers and reliance on POWs. CONT'D ON PAGE SEVEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mihiel
The
Moselle
United States
France
Inmuayyegainst
Ostend
Zeebrugge
England
Russia
Crown Prince Blames Commander Over Chemin des Dames Push
Tomorrow's installment recounts the crown prince's attack on the Chemin des Dames and faults a senior army commander for failure to reach full success in the drive toward Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luden
Dorff
Chemin Des Dames
Paris
U.S. Sailors Land Near Fiume in Adriatic
A party of American sailors landed at Bucari, six miles southeast of Fiume, according to advices received in Rome. The report notes the location near the Adriatic port and places the sailors in the broader theater of operations around Fiume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Buccari
Fiume
Stolen motor car night poem tease and show at Clemmer
A reader writes a playful poem about a stolen motor car and praises the Star for returning it. The message invites readers to attend a Clemmer show or win a cash prize, with details on the Classified page.
Now is the Time to Prepare Against Flu
The report urges immediate influenza preparedness to avoid distress from a possible recurrence. It warns that mild summer colds can mask early cases, advocates early detection and isolation, and calls for emergency epidemic funds to support health authorities during initial days. Rupert Blue notes preparedness as key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois
U. S
Rupert Blue
Fox Hunt Without a Fox Ends Seattle Social Event
Harry Whitney Treat escaped arrest as Seattle socialites planned a fox hunt near Tacoma. Sunday leader Mrs. Lole Harper warned of a warrant, but a lack of foxes and failing farmers led to a foxless chase, leaving Treat to describe it as a paper chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Harry Whitney Treat
Tacoma
Mra
Lole Harper
Mr. Treat
Merrie
Btar
Shortage of Crew Grounds Warships in San Pedro
San Francisco reports a Pacific fleet short of manpower as battleships New Mexico Mississippi and Idaho will remain anchored at San Pedro Harbor until crews reach sea going strength. Commander Blackburn says none of the three ships can sail for about six months, as recruiting remains slow and reserves are discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Mexico
Mississippi
Idaho
San Pedro Hardor
San Pedro
Blackburn
Naval Reserve
Steel Plants at Work in Seattle Report
Steel plants in Seattle reported all hands at work today. Pacific Coast Steel Co. and Pacific Car and Foundry Co. announced a full crew on the job with no sign of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steel Co
Pacific Car and Foundry
1Co
Pittsburg Strikers Report Mixed Success Across Districts
The Pittsburgh area shows partial effectiveness amid a nationwide steel strike with some districts fully active and others quiet. Reports cite clashes in Clairton and arrests as police work to restore order while union leaders claim broad impact across zones. The scene at Clairton included a torn flag and shots fired, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clairton
Mount d
Mirthad
Mayor refuses to invite king for Milwaukee visit
Milwaukee mayor Daniel W. Hoan rejected inviting King Albert and the queen of Belgium to visit the city. He told the Association of Commerce that inviting royalty would not be appropriate, saying to hell with royalty and refusing to extend any invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukeer
Wis
Kaiser
Daniel W. Hoan
Association of Commerce
Albert
Belgium
United States
Twelve Demands From Steel Unions for United Action
The program outlines twelve union demands from presidents of 24 iron and steel unions as a basis for possible strike action. Key points include collective bargaining rights, reinstatement of discharged workers, an eight hour day, rest in seven, end to 24 hour shifts, living wage increases, standard wage scales, double overtime and holiday pay, union dues check-off, workforce maintenance rules, abolition of company unions, and ending preemployment physical exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel
Steel Unions Move Toward Strike in 1919 Conflict
At the 1918 AFL convention in St Paul labor organizers resolved to mobilize in the steel industry and seek union recognition. In 1919 a five member committee sought recognition from Judge Gary but was refused. By July 20 union presidents urged a strike vote. August 20 results showed 98 percent backing. President Wilson urged postponement for talks. the national steel organizing committee failed to avert the strike order issued for September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
St. Paul
International Union
Gary
International Unions
Wilson
Steel Corporation
Capital Labor “Round Table
Washington
National Committee For Organizing Steel War
Pittsburg
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