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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
7
A quirky column advises readers to value repairmen but avoid unnecessary tire work after flats. It warns against riding on a flat, explains risks of skidding with locked wheels, and notes how improper jacking or lengthy standing can cause rim damage and leaks.
Fragmentary street and address cues describe eating spots on Jill 3d Ave and 913 to Ave. The text notes co eat at Boldt's with unclear details about location and hours.
The piece argues that modern electric lighting and power plants transform farm wives daily life by enabling electrified washing, cooling, sewing, and cooking. It highlights Willys Light by the Electric Auto-Lite Corp distributed by Sander-Prentice as a catalyst, with a broad campaign to spread rural electric systems and power for pumping and lighting.
A. F. Hawkinson of United Motors urges motorists to spend hours weekly on car care. He notes modern autos tolerate neglect, but abuse leads to costly repairs and expenses. Treating a car as serious machinery saves money and improves ownership outcomes, benefiting service station operators.
Hood River Oregon September report notes Anti Alien league organized with over 250 property owners. Members refuse land sales or leases to Asians. Japanese buyers have already marketed about 10 percent of the strawberry crop and 20 percent of apples and pears, signaling strong local market presence.
Superior Judge J M Ralston denied a motion to inspect grand jury minutes filed by four defendants indicted after a whisky theft at the county city building June 4. Hearings on quash motions were adjourned to next Thursday as defense argued prejudice. prosecutors noted prior jury action clearing one defendant. Attorneys John Dere and Hugh Caldwell prepared for next session.
Seattle police hunt seven youths, some in early teens, who robbed W. F. Reed at 141 North 76th. Reed stopped to light a cigarette when masked boys surrounded his car. one older youth leveled a gun. The raid netted $40.
Famous opera star Adelina Patti died today at Craigy Nos castle in Breconshire Wales at age 76. Born in Madrid she debuted in New York in 1859 and spent childhood in the United States. She married Baron Rolf Cederstrom in 1899 after earlier marriages.
In New York on September 27 1731 Germans including men women and children boarded the steamer Pocahontas bound for home. Most men were prisoners who had taken part in raids on commerce and shipping during the early war.
In Brooklyn at the De Haven Manufacturing Company plant strike sympathizers clashed with workers. Three men were injured by flying missiles as police reserves restored order. The piece notes a foreign item valued over $100,000 and mentions demand for farm labor in England.
The grand jury reports no profiteering in Seattle after reviewing evidence on Western Washington living costs. It cites high demand, reduced production, and public buying habits as drivers, notes two secret indictments not tied to food profiteering, and urges government action to stabilize industrial conditions and curb rising prices.
Delayed. Fiume likely to be occupied by Italian government forces, reports say. General Badoglio issues an appeal to soldiers to avoid joining D Annunzio, aiming to curb army defections.
Commander Rizzo says d Anunzio forces have begun fortifying the port of Fiume after being placed in charge by d Anunzio. Advices received in Rome today confirm active construction work at the harbor.
Beryle Reed charged with grand larceny and held in city jail awaiting Chicago police arrival. Reed, employed by the United States Shipping Board, was arrested on a telegraphic warrant after two days in the city. He said he came to oversee stenographic work at the West Seague training station.
Paris Sept 27 United Press The supreme council of the peace conference directed Marshal Foch to tell Germany that its food supply would be cut off unless German forces evacuated the Baltic provinces The move is tied to General Von der Goltz who is said to act to establish German influence in the Baltic states Germany claims he operates as a private citizen and the government bears no responsibility
The Beet Sugar Manufacturers' association in Chicago urged the United States sugar equalization board to seize the entire Cuban sugar crop and press the Cuban government to set a maximum price. They suggested an alternative of 15 or 25 cent sugar by spring and said the convention will refer the request to the president.
Parr Sound Ont September 27 James Alves 64 of Carling was killed Friday afternoon when a captured German grenade gun exploded as a returning soldier demonstrated its mechanism.
Spokane dispatch reports Governor Hart will greet King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium when they arrive in Washington on October 14. The visit marks a notable royal tour and public welcome coordinated by state authorities.
President Wilson remains on the Mayflower private car suffering nervous exhaustion. Dr Grayson says he had a restful night and will likely stay in bed today while being rushed back to Washington. Mrs Wilson maintains a cheerful demeanor as the train speeds across Indiana toward Hoboken.
Enlistments at the Seattle navy recruiting station lag this week with only 30 new men signing up, while the navy faces a 100000 shortage of its 181000 authorized personnel. Chief Yeoman R. Neil reports nationwide average week enlistments at 1500 men.
Seattle police were asked Saturday to locate John Cullen fourteen who left his home at First avenue and Kenyon street Friday afternoon. His mother Mrs P Cullen fears he boarded a freight train and may have left the city. He had complained of being tired of Concord school and threatened to beat his way out. He was last seen wearing overalls with Roy Hoff a fellow Concord student. Motorcycle Officer W A Elliott investigated.
Lloyd T. Cochran post No. 42 of the American Legion will meet in the old city hall Ballard on Tuesday September 30 and then every other Tuesday. All ex service men of Ballard are invited.
Susan Sanders a 60 year old blind Cherokee woman visited Washington this month begging Congress to protect the Cherokees land in Oklahoma from invasion by blacks and whites. She cited about 4000 settlers already in the territory.
United Press reports the Senate labor committee will hear Judge Gary head of United States Steel testify next Wednesday. John Fitzpatrick and Samuel Gompers provide labor's side. Arbitration talks continue during recess as talks of a round table conference October 6 loom.
Gary Ind September 27 United Press Gary steel works plan reopenings sparked tension as 300 ex soldiers form special police and strikers urge aggression. Officials claim 2500 workers inside walls and some steel produced though at reduced rates amid possible legal restraint via a temporary injunction issued by Federal Judge Landis to bar union officials and pickets from hindering workers.
The San Francisco Labor Council endorsed the waterfront strike at 1 30 am after a stormy session. Daniel C Murphy of the State Federation of Labor would head a council committee to seek arbitration by an impartial board with waterfront employers. The strike began September 15 and stems from competition with machinery as crews say current manning levels lag behind loading and unloading ships.
In Cleveland frustrated by idle steel plants, union organizers scour nearby areas to tie up unaffected mills. Attentions shift to Canton Lorain and Cambridge as Lorain and Cambridge resist the strike impact. A curious note mentions William Kemp aged 17 dancing from London to Norwich in nine days.
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