I tested a CRT I know is good last night with the CR-70 and got no emissions until I wiggled the cable. That got me thinking I'd better retest the 19AP4.
This time I used my recently refurbished RCA WT-590A. Bingo! Tests like new

I retested with the CR-70 and got similar excellent results. Rock solid life test too!
I'll definitely attempt to restore this beast now