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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
1
Irene Bordoni, famed French actress, argues charm in women comes from courtesy, tact, and refined manners. She says French girls are trained to be courteous, grow up with fewer male peers, and seek to please without showing effort.
Police Chief Warren issues a noon general order to captains and officers to purge the city of drug addicts and underworld figures. The directive, effective immediately, holds every officer responsible for the district’s moral condition amid a gangland murder linked to Deputy Sheriff Scott.
A guest narrator laments shrinking hotel soap bars and hotel pomp while recalling antique travel life. He recalls a Pullman porter from 1873 and contrasts past rail work with modern conveniences, calling the era of hand brakes and coal shoveling a grand epic.
Nine maniacs escaped from the state hospital for the criminal insane in Chester Illinois. Six were recaptured as heavily armed posses scoured the countryside. Frightened women and children hid in barred farm houses tonight.
More than 500 Sinn Fein supporters were arrested in new raids after the Easter uprising. Dublin Castle says martial law in the south, Belfast cut off telegraph wires, and widespread property damage.
London cabals claim organized murder has given way to organized incendiary actions as the Easter uprising unfolds. The Post criticizes London politicians for hampering British executives in Ireland and blames the government for failing to curb Sinn Fein conspirators. The Daily News denounces coercive methods yet says no language can fully describe the crimes tarnishing Ireland's reputation.
Weatherman Salisbury does not guarantee sun for 24 hours and cautions that showers are likely with southwest winds, reported Monday afternoon.
The season's first Bangor pool salmon, weighing 12 pounds, was sent to President Wilson today. A Democratic politician paid $2 per pound for the fish.
Hearty backing for Armenian relief was pledged by two Seattle businessmen at a Monday luncheon in the Hotel Washington Annex. Near East Relief committees began canvassing the city to raise funds, aiming for a total of 100000 dollars.
About 3000 miners in Staunton Belleville Gillespie Mount Olive Wardville and Benod Idle as drivers strike over dissatisfaction with wage increases in the new contract. Officials say the stoppage affects several mines and halts production pending settlement.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell issued a signed statement denying any vacancy in the police department and condemning a morning paper for forcing candidates on him. He called rumors about successor candidates false and said he would keep the chief as long as he remains worthy, decrying gossip as interference in city business.
Nine men arrested in the Meadowdale booze raid faced U S District Court Monday. Lieut Roy Olmatead and Sergt Thomas Clark former Seattle police officers filed demurrers alleging non specific statements of crime and lack of information in the indictment. The seven other arraigned suspects pleaded not guilty.
Sergeant M. D. Pence reported to Captain F. L. Hedges that a 16 by 4 foot6 inch underground door structure was found under construction in a pool room at 160 Washington street and that he ordered work halted due to lack of a building permit.
In Waupon Wisconsin three telephone operators quit in one day to marry, leaving the phone service crippled as Cupid cut in on the wires.
Pierce county prosecuting attorney W D Askren was shot at his home by a woman in male clothing Saturday night. He was improving at St Joseph's hospital with a good chance for recovery. The assailant, Julia Smith, convicted of criminal operation, is jailed without bail.
In Chicago on April 5 a body found by police in Lake Michigan was identified as missing heiress Jeanne de Kay. Hull House social worker Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton confirmed the match, noting pockmarks and gold fillings similar to the heiress.
Distinguished British scientist Sir Oliver Lodge will deliver a talk on Life After Death at the Arena this Sunday evening, April 1. Event promises discussion of spiritual topics and scientific perspectives.
Diagram depicts car positions at the moment a sheriff’s auto arrived just before the killing of Deputy Sheriff Scott. Spotlights beam on other vehicles as four deputies hide behind their car waiting for bandits. Scott stays in his seat and is shot. The two bandits flee in the auto heading north toward the city.
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