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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented narration from California sketches urges that as humans civilize more, wild animals retreat to harmless or timid behavior. The author notes dogs and bears, fear of big cats, and the evolving hunting instinct, questioning what civilization does to nature and aggression.
Reports say French troops advanced into the German Rhine border with Belgian approval, provoking British and Italian concern. Brussels notes Belgian king sanctioned French action while Britain seeks negotiated withdrawal and avoids sanctioning the move as a breach of alliance. In Berlin mutiny and revolutionary chatter rise as Baltic Brigade troops refuse to disband amid unrest and talks of dissolving the Reichstag.
Deputy Sheriff Phyllis Marr reports a threatening call after the murder of colleague Scott. A suspected gang tied to robberies across the coast is blamed, with a $1000 reward for "Blackie" the killer Elmer Cady. Portland arrests of Brown and Young were reversed, with renewed charges for armed ex-convicts.
Berlin April 4. The reichstag has been called to meet Monday to seek advice from political parties on urgent questions. Sessions are seen as highly important due to the tense situation caused by French occupation of Ethnne cities.
Chicago on April 9 a man named Robert I Grady offered to cheer a woman on a street corner causing onlookers to gather Mrs Sonia Dee was the subject Grady told the police judge the details of the incident as witnesses watched and bystanders looked on
Washington April 9 The house debates the peace with Germany as big gun leaders clash in a final attack before the final ballot expected this afternoon. Democratic leaders Champ Clark Kitchin and Freer of foreign affairs lead the attack while Mondell Madden and Longworth back the resolution. Kitchin later fell ill and was assisted to his room in the Capitol.
Paris April 9 The British reply to the French note requesting expressions on German occupation of select German cities was presented to French officials at the Quay dOrsay. The reply was unfavorably received and shows continued British reserve. Formal conversations with Britain are expected to resume.
Paris April 9 German delegation announced plans to hold France responsible for damage to German lives and property during the Rhine occupation. The group said a note would be delivered to the French foreign office outlining Berlin's position.
The Star lists twenty one births today in its vital statistics column on page 2. Seven of the newborns are noted as Japanese.
Letters to The Star petition city action recognizing heroic hotel fire rescues. Citizens urge a fire department chief and police chief report on services, council resolution advancing heroes for vacancies, and a commemorative medal for Dooley. Mayor Caldwell backs merit awards and honors for Lt. Spranner and other rescuers.
Hazen J. Titus, president of the Chauncy Wright Restaurant Co., sent a $100 check and a letter urging that a home be provided for the Rivermen hero Mund instead of a medal or automobile. He suggests funds be raised to buy a site for the fire department charity, and thanks Chief Stetson and Chief Warren's teams for their work.
Fire rages at the Lincoln hotel on Fourth Avenue and Madison Street. Searchers narrow the missing to five and prepare for an inquest into the blaze and Miss Mianche Crowe’s death. Coroner and prosecutor plan to probe possible doors and window blockages while officials urge remaining guests to testify.
The public welfare committee of the San Francisco board of supervisors voted yesterday to kill the proposed daylight saving ordinance for the city.
Two score dope fiends and ex convicts arrived aboard the steamer President and were loosed on Seattle streets after a San Francisco cleanup. Police held a cannery party contact on board to Alaska, with 48 refusing transfer. about 200 men in Libby Libby cannery employments.
Fireman Charles F. LaCaasse, a truckman with company No. 4, died from injuries after debris fell during the Lincoln hotel fire. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at KB. R. Butterworth and Son's, with many surviving comrades attending. Mrs. Darmar LaCaasse, his widow, resides at 825 Third Ave North.
In Chicago on April, Jacob Gartenstein testified about telephone service issues and said he made a big mistake by having a phone installed. He questioned his choice as he discussed possible errors in dialing numbers during the hearing.
Kathleen Russell, 17, left a residence at 990 16th Ave North after an argument with a woman she was staying with. Her mother, Louise Russell, says Kathleen did not arrive at her home at 616 Fort Benson Street. Kathleen is described as slight with blue eyes and light hair, wearing a green plaid coat and a green hat. Police were notified after she failed to reach her mother.
Ernest Utter, just out of the hospital from pneumonia, breathed air at a Chicago street corner when a bandit was chased by a policeman. The gunfire struck Utter as he was passed by the fugitive, and he was wounded again.
Mrs. George Bradbury and her children escaped a burning Chewelah home last night as walls collapsed. All had narrow escapes, and the fire damaged the residence.
A bulletin from Seattle’s general committee for the Clean-Up campaign urges all church groups clubs and residents to participate starting Monday. The call even extends to animals and vehicles as every rat is said to contribute to the city’s good.
Australian rabbits are so fleet of foot that fast men are paid 160 dollars a week to capture bunny for its hide. Aaron Naumberg, fur man, stated here.
Health Commissioner Read brokered a peace between milk shipment factions in Seattle. The boycott was set to start Saturday but was tentatively called off after a conference at the public safety building.
Beards promise to become popular in Klamath Falls as barbers raise prices. Scraping faces costs rise from 25 to 35 cents while hair cuts jump from 50 to 76 cents. Bathing formerly 26 cents now 36 cents under the new price scale.
Gov. Emmett D. Boyle attends an international mining convention in Nevada and says Mary Pickford’s divorce was a palpable fraud. He notes efforts to prove the divorce illegal on grounds of collusion and to discourage abuse of laws.
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