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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
1
Emily Stevens, star of Sophie, declares the tired business man drains American women of joy, warning that routine life dulls passion. She notes women seek emotional engagement beyond tactful affection and laments the modern ease of love lacking vigor and imagination.
Mayor Caldwell opened an inquiry into Chief Warren's removal of three sergeants from their boats in the South End amid reports of illegal building work linked to an underground gambling town near Sixth Ave and Weller St. Investigators questioned Chinamen to identify responsible parties as doors and secret passages were removed from several addresses.
An onboard observer recalls travel from Shasta Springs toward California's Gold State. The narrative details rough travel, showgirls, a Red Cross victim, and flirtations aboard a train car as real estate hype and desert heat loom ahead.
Landon reports British warships arrived off Belfast on Wednesday night as government prepared for an Easter uprising. Sinn Fein prisoners may be moved to English jails as police raid Clomoulty and Kilkenny barracks with bomb explosions causing no casualties but arrests in the following raids.
Two women named Mrs. James Walsh and Mrs. Harry Walker picketed the British embassy in Washington asking the U S to intervene in Ireland to prevent a massacre. They walked outside the building and planned a long vigil with others to follow. The crowd numbered about 25 and a lone policeman watched.
April 2 in Copenhagen a general strike over the king's dismissal of the Zahle cabinet halted harbor sailings and shuttered work. Builders and printers quit, a bread shortage feared, and King Christian ordered elections for April 23 after a palace guard deployment and orders to fire on demonstrators.
City detectives arrested Carl Tlbrichson aryl Ben Cowling in superior court on charges of grand larceny for alleged theft of auto tires from the Metropolitan garage at Fifth Avenue and University Avenue on March 16.
City health department announced Friday that downtown property owners must clean the sidewalks in front of their stores. If not done, police will enforce the order and costs will be assessed against the owners.
The Puget Sound Light & Power Co. will be compelled to file a schedule of its steam heat rates with the city. An ordinance is being drawn up Friday by Corporation Counsel Walter Fr. Meier to authorize the filing and ensure compliance.
The Star reports a Seattle lawyer bears a small scar on his heel from an incident described in the Seattle Story Book on page 9. The feature notes how the injury occurred and places the lawyer within a local narrative context.
Dairymen and milk distributors clashed for three days over price raises in Beattie and surrounding areas. Distributors say higher prices would create a false market and collapse as cheaper milk from Tacoma and Everett floods Seattle. A final truce was declared on Friday.
Bartholf, a 24 year old miner from Auburn, remains missing after last seen Thursday April 22. Deputies and his anxious father continue the search with no contact from him at home.
The department of agriculture reports that March was dry overall with total rainfall 2.82 inches, .78 inches below normal. Rain fell on 17 days, totaling more than a hundredth of an inch on each of those days.
Sentimental burglars had a rip roaring time Thursday night. Mrs. O. A. Vinje, Benton hotel, reported to police the theft of a heart shaped locket and other jewelry, while H. Oseman, Grand Central hotel, said an ivory heart charm was taken from his room.
A man was caught with six short trout and fined five dollars after a Thursday catch. He was tried Friday and convicted by Justice Otin W. Brinker.
An auto hit A. A. Seagrave and Walden Sr. on Rainier Avenue Friday night. Seagrave, 1035 Rainier Ave, was hurled onto a railroad track and left unconscious. Eyewitnesses say the car sped away. injury reported by Dr. Mable Seagrave, daughter of the victim.
Mrs Charlotte Johnson of 1610 Ninth Ave was struck by an auto driven by P F Ramsey of 212 Third Ave at Ninth Ave and Prince St Thursday night. She suffered a scalp wound and Ramsey said he was driving slowly.
Fred Brown, tenant at 1016 Pike It, clashed with landlord T. Oaki last night. Brown says Oaki came to collect rent and attacked with an oriental hold, sending him to the street. Oaki suffered a facial injury requiring stitches and was treated at city hospital. Police responded to a riot call and separated the two as Brown forced the dispute outside.
A distress alert near Cape Flattery prompted the Libby Maine to be aided by the Snohomish cutter. The Libby Maine later reported no assistance needed and that all was well. The vessel was en route from San Francisco to Portland with Theen in the crew.
The Libby Maine departed San Francisco last week carrying miscellaneous cargo for Beattie. The vessel registers a gross tonnage of 1,811 and net tonnage of 1,458 with a crew of 25 to 30 under Captain Edward Herre. No distress message has reached Pan-American Line, the vessel’s charterer.
New York April 2 harbor worker strike disrupts ferries and floating equipment of railroads. About six thousand men walked out demanding an eight hour day, threatening fresh food delivery to the city.
Subscriptions totaling 4200 were filed with the city comptroller as Skagit construction bonds worth 1,000,000 sold over the counter. Officials cite weak demand for the 6 percent bonds with semiannual interest. Sale runs through May 15.
George Wagner, crew member, told Seattle police that a watch and chain valued at $137 were stolen from the ship Inconimu after it docked. He said he is certain the theft occurred aboard the vessel.
Water service will be shut off in the district east of 40th avenue north of percent Lee from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The notice cautions residents to plan for the outage and to store water accordingly.
7000000 railway workers threaten to appeal to the transportation labor board for a total wage increase of 1 billion dollars annually. The breakdown of talks with rail executives ended the joint conference called by President Wilson under the Esch Cummins act, with Jewell urging action and Whitter citing the need for public approval. The labor board will determine eligibility under the transportation act.
A Paul Grune guest at the Sherman hotel on First Ave 8 and Seneca St woke to find thieves had taken all his possessions except his hat. Kind hearted guests aided him by gathering clothing until help arrived, and Grune reported the loss to police.
John Stoyanovich faced a six month county jail term and a $500 fine for actions described as an inherent desire to taste alcohol, with the court noting violations of the law. The defense framed the offense around his temptation and consumption of a so called grape beverage.
Police report 3 fatalities in March events. Inez Ostrom died near Westlake and Madison while dashranning for a cable car. Henry Hendrickson and John Swanson, from Broadway garage, were killed when a car backed over an embankment after brake failure.
TERRE HAUTE Ind April 2 Zorka Cabrillo says her value has risen to 80 times her prior worth since marriage and petitions for divorce demanding $8000 alimony. She claims the husband paid her father $100 at the wedding as the price.
Music teacher Henry Ruffelle was convicted of perjury in securing a divorce from Edith M. Ruffelle after filing on September 9, 1919. He claimed ignorance of her residence and no children, while Edith and four children lived in Spokane. The wife forgave for the sake of the children. Judge Frater sentenced him to six months to 15 years in Walla Walla prison.
Charles Sarnok of the Gem hotel reports thieves robbed his room Thursday night taking his razor logging outfit and heavy wool socks. He says he cannot work or shave until items are returned and told police Friday.
Chicago workers returned to posts after city officials pledged arbitration on April 2, ending a strike that halted official business for the week. The break came as promises were made to resolve wage and contract disputes.
Donald Kitterman and Earl Cooper were jailed by Justice Otis W. Brinker for possessing two pieces of loaded hose. Kitterman received 100 days. Cooper was sentenced to 0 days. They were arrested on an N. P. by Deputy Sheriff Matt on Wednesday.
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