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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
1
A reflective piece argues scientific writing overcomplicates truth with jargon. It laments verbose terms that obfuscate simple ideas and urges clearer, direct exposition to improve public understanding and progress.
French Premier Millerand announced France will seek ally consent on all peace treaty actions and tighten the alliance with Britain to enforce the Versailles terms. He cited repeated German violations in reparations and disarmament and urged coordinated decisions on Rhine occupation and broader policy toward Russia, the Balkans, and Asia Minor.
Police report says Mrs. Virginia Posten placed her key under a flower pot on the front porch Friday afternoon causing the ransacked Madison park residence to be found later with $200 worth of jewelry and clothing missing.
In Yakima on April 10 Mabel J Sullivan who is not yet 18 years old has married divorced and remarried within two years The same man Fred Sullivan is cited as the male lead in each act of this rapid sequence of marriages.
Weatherwright Salisbury forecasts a fair and warmer weekend with a light breeze from the northwest. Tonight and Sunday look calm and pleasant, easing into mild conditions.
Albro Gardner an engineer in the Lyon building submits a Saturday letter to the city council seeking an ordinance to halt the howlings of a midnight canine.
The writer laments Seattle’s hotel shortage and repeated refusals of big East chains to invest. He urges civic action, citing Franklin’s maxim if you wish a thing done, do it yourself, and promises more coverage in The Seattle Star.
A body search on Lake Washington near Mt. Baker Park began Saturday morning after a report by John Durdie of a reddish brown hair strand found while fishing. In Washington, April 10, Senate subcommittee members debated reorganization plans for the Navy tied to Rear Admiral Sims charges, with some Democrats protesting overreach beyond Sims criticism.
Yakima report notes Peter J. Bachbach planted 3000 prune trees on his ranch prompting interest to the boarding houses board.
Pike Street returns to its historic alignment at the Third Avenue southeast corner. The protruding building now occupied by Fahey Brockman Hatton Oliver Lennon's and the Owl has been stepped back to the proper sidewalk lines, regaining four feet of street width.
A vivid early morning scene shows children playing marbles along a library path while two robins perch on a parked car. The birds stand as silent witnesses to the simple weekend activity.
Relatives of Bennie F. Wright a special policeman on Seattle waterfront asked police to locate him after his disappearance. Wright's father living in Portland died Friday night.
Mrs Dorng G Oakley of New York filed a bankruptcy petition claiming she cannot satisfy debts and outlining facilities valued at $9 000. She said it cant be done in reference to her boarding house patrons.
Workmen attracted a crowd Saturday morning as they climbed the Lincoln hotel ruin and began removing bricks from the dangerous section, after the city building authorities declared it hazardous.
Portland officers failed to cuff Barney Armstrong, who has one arm, and sat on his chest instead while taking him into custody. The report notes the incident occurred in Portland, Oregon, on April 10.
Milwaukee April 10 an interstate band of alleged whisky swindlers headed by university trained men was exposed by the arrest of Lyle Swinler and William Emch of Seattle. Swinler is a lawyer and a Vanderbilt graduate. The operation in Milwaukee and Racine cost saloonkeepers about 12000 for 50 barrels of spring water.
Chicago April 10 Mr and Mrs William Gaertner separated after hiring detectives to guard their interests. Eight contented sleuths now lounge in the couple’s home as they live apart under one roof.
Rex L Cornell a former navy bosn serving six months jail for eloping with Vae Lee the girl with the burning heart was divorced from his wife Vida KB. The decree signed by Judge Mitchell Gilliam notes Cornell a school teacher. Vida Kean restored as maiden name on motion by attorney W E Barnhart. Adam Keeler represented Cornell offered no objection.
Burglars used a motor car to rob a store on Friday night and escaped with about $800 in goods. The theft was not detected until Saturday morning when police were alerted to search for the bandits.
Police officer A. J. Hill faced a burglary at his home on 414 Yale Avenue Friday afternoon. He investigated the break-in himself and reported to headquarters that the thief obtained something during the entry.
United Business Corporation filed articles of incorporation Friday for a new company with $6,000,000 capital. Backed by Samuel Burns Ly man Smith, owner of the Smith building and the Pacific block, it signals further development in Seattle.
The Milke family at 422 Taylor Ave suffered a burglary Friday night with Wilma Eddie and George reportedly losing money. Police were informed Saturday about the break in at their residence.
Lewiston April 10. The Commercial Club is pushing for laws to bar Orientals from leasing or buying land in Idaho as part of efforts to deter the so-called yellow peril in the state.
Mae Crowes Hanson sues for ten thousand dollars claiming her husband Norwood Hanson was driven away by his parents Mr and Mrs Berthal Hanson. The couple married in 1918 and alleged interference led to estrangement. Separately Joe Omelcenzo was found with a knife wound and hospitalized after police investigated reports of a basement stabbing or accident at 110 12th Avenue S.
Ballots arriving at The Star office keep the 3 to 1 ratio opposing advancing Seattle clocks for daylight saving this summer. The ongoing tally reinforces public sentiment against the time shift despite continued voting.
Police investigate a theft of silk undergarments from a showcase outside Tailored Ready Co at 2235 Second Ave. The incident prompts officials to consider broad searches of Seattle's male residents.
William A Gaines paid the city 3 904 000 as the citys share of taxes collected during the last fiscal year D C Harris president of United States Manganese Mining Co is charged with aiding in operation of a still near Meadowdale and released on 2500 bail after a hearing before Commissioner Bowman
Mrs Lena Hendrickson and Mrs Hannah Christina Swanson filed claims Saturday against the city seeking 80000 each for the deaths of their husbands Henry N Henderson and John B Swanson who perished March 21 when their machine fell over an embankment on Grand Ave The suits allege the street was dangerous for motoring and caused the fatalities.
A naughty woman coaxed Mrs. A Stone's black Pomeranian dog south on 28th avenue Friday afternoon. Mrs. Stone, indignant, offers a $100 reward for the dog’s recovery, hoping to reclaim her long haired pet. Roundsman Howard Kent notes the dog is worth the reward.
London dispatch reports Bolshevik forces concentrating for an attack on Perekop in the Crimea and massing heavy artillery before Kertch as part of a broader offensive.
A strong assortment of used cars is highlighted on the classified page with emphasis on value and selection for buyers. The notice promotes shopping today to secure favorable options and deals.
In Freewater Oregon on April 10 Marvin J. Robinson and Rehel Long wed as a battery of talking machines played the wedding march in a gramophone shop. Helen Foster aged 16 is reported missing by her stepfather Ray Chesley of Cloverdale Street after leaving home Friday afternoon.
A coroner's inquest examines a Lincoln hotel fire that killed Miss Blanche Crowe and others. Witnesses recount guests breaking ribbed glass panes and unbolting doors to reach fire escapes via a bathroom window. blame and responsibility remain unresolved.
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