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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
1
A reflective meditation on power, pride, and creativity. The author argues that ordinary individuals become great through invention and urban dreams, turning deserts into cities and oceans into connected continents, while urging reverence for creative work and vigilance for future opportunities.
The British battle cruiser Renown with Prince Edward of Wales aboard anchored off San Diego harbor at 9:30 am. A formal welcome by a joint British and American committee followed. A destroyer squadron and 13 army planes were visible overhead as fog lifted. A single public appearance was planned for 4 pm at the stadium. Secret service will guard the prince on shore.
Joseph Manne five feet tall and 120 pounds was held by police over the death of Travers Walsh a soda clerk. Manne knocked Walsh down after Walsh swore in front of Mrs Manne Walsh died while being taken to a hospital in Chicago on April 7 and police investigation continued.
Tacoma voters rejected daylight saving yesterday by five to one in a city election. The Labor Council and PTAs opposed the plan as a scheme to lengthen workers’ days. Voters also refused $200,000 jail bonds, a city purchasing agent, and tax limit raise. Iran S. Davidson and F. H. Pettit sought reelection as city commissioners, with FR. C. Howard and J. W. Silver also nominated. Two commissioners to be elected April 20.
Federal officials took charge of the proceedings against four women advocates of an Irish republic arrested for picketing the British embassy. In police court they were turned over to U S Commissioner Mason Richardson for a preliminary hearing set for 11 a m Monday and released on $1000 bond each.
Spokane businessmen respond to a Chamber of Commerce questionnaire, with daylight saving favored by about five to one in early April. The survey reflects widespread support among local business leaders, signaling momentum for clock turning ahead.
Mrs. Nora Ogden of 1420 Eighth Ave was knocked down by an Madison Street street car at Sixth Ave and Pike St. She was taken to the city hospital unconscious with cuts bruises and possible concussion.
Mayor Caldwell ordered a citywide inspection of hotels and other crowded buildings to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. He directed James E. Blackwell to assess fire escapes exits and alarms with help from the fire marshal and fire department, prioritizing known fire traps.
Tokyo announces withdrawal of Japanese troops from Siberia only after Czechs evacuate and safety is ensured in Manchuria and Korea. Officials in Washington say Japan plans to rule Siberia with an iron hand while Bolshevist danger remains, with Vladivostok siege reports and looming clashes near Chita as Bolshevik and anti Bolshevik forces position for the region. Japanese forces in Siberia total about 46,000 amid shifting imperial strategy and reported Bolshevik troops of about 75,000 elsewhere on the front.
Spring arrives bringing higher demand for used cars though prices have not yet risen. The Star’s Want columns on the Classified Page showcase many good second hand cars for quick review. Find the best buys as the season turns.
Mayor Caldwell lauded C R Dooley of Seattle Fire Department Truck Company No 1 for rescuing a woman from a top floor window during a Lincoln hotel blaze. He praised Dooley’s fearless, selfless actions and announced plans for official recognition after Chief Stetson discusses details.
In Portland on April 7 firemen rescued crippled inmates from a burning Chinatown building after onlookers refused to help. A Chinese woman Gim How sat on her trunk and initially refused to flee until rescuers removed her baggage. Fire damaged the building and contents about 25000 dollars.
British troops in Turkish Asia Minor were ordered to retire to Ismid about 50 miles east and south of Constantinople along the Scutari Ismid railway, as of April 7. The move comes amid ongoing withdrawal plans affecting the front near the Dardanelles and the region around Constantinople.
Fatal fire at the old Lincoln Hotel destroys seven stories. Frederick R. Hamilton, 50, Berkeley businessman and Puss'n Boots partner, and his daughter Gray, 20, of Berkeley, die by jumping from upper floors. Blanche Crowe, 20, a clerk for Chauncey Wright Restaurants Co., also perishes in the wreckage. Fire officials seek missing guests as crews battle flames and inspect building safety.
Charles F. LaCasse and H. Fogelquist two firemen are injured with hip dislocation, broken ribs, bruises, and debris strikes. Martin Elliott back wrenched, M Carleton facial cuts, C W Tebault burned, Clarence Tebault burned hand treated, John Harrington and family at Columbus sanitarium with burns, Paul Carlson and John Deleszycki burned or overcome by smoke, Leon Hannan sprained ankle, all treated at city hospitals or Seattle General.
M W Meier and Fred Good recount a deadly Lincoln hotel blaze. Meier forced a locked door and a nailed window to reach the fire escape after discovering the floor plan cuts left little protection. Fire extinguishers were unusable and no emergency hose existed, despite prior complaints to management and a fire inspector.
SAN FRANCISCO April 7 The jury in the trial of William B R Watson of Winona Idaho charged with bringing his sister in law Miss Bertha Akers from Portland in violation of the Mann act to California disagreed today.
Weather observer Salisbury reports more showers for Thursday with southwesterly winds signals.
NEW YORK, April 7. Illinois is the next hurdle in the obstacle race for the presidential nomination. Preferential primaries will be held there next Tuesday. Fifty eight republican and a like number of democratic delegates to the national convention are affected. Illinois has its own favorite son candidate for republican honors Gov. Frank Lowden. Nevertheless, Major General Leonard Wood has invaded that state in a spirited campaign for its indorsement.
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