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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
1
A columnist argues land is the biggest bargain in the nation and California real estate will stay high, predicting continued gains for unimproved and developed property. The piece urges readers to invest in land now, citing decades of price trends and the potential for future millions through coastal holdings.
Survivors testified that no inside alarms rang as the Lincoln hotel fire killed four last Wednesday. Witnesses described wake up calls from fire apparatus, failed extinguishers, and the night clerk notifying the department. Harry Neff, a former sixth floor occupant, drew a floor plan and described exits, dumb waiters and fire spread. He recalled awakening, smelling burning wood, and leading guests to the fire escapes. He noted no proper fire stops and that alarms only rang at the sprinkler gong.
In Seattle on April 13, 1920 a Miss Gussie Benedetti writes to The Star asking for back stories. The editor agrees to reprint early chapters in a pamphlet for children, with The Star office bustling to publish a special booklet for her and other readers.
More than 3,000 Star readers letters on daylight saving were reviewed by City Councilman Philip Tindall. Final tally shows Seattle residents three to one against the proposed ordinance. Tindall thanked readers and announced a decisive decision not to introduce the measure.
Marie Baddour files for divorce in New York stating her husband limited hat spending to $6, gave only two pairs of shoes annually, and kept the pantry key. The move follows her claim of restrictive financial and domestic control within the marriage.
Berlin reports former German empress gravely ill at her Dutch retreat and death expected shortly per Deutsche Tages Zeitung.
A doctor laments business and joins a local rhyme contest advertised in The Star. The notice offers prizes or free tickets to Clemmers Theatre and invites readers to submit verses to win.
Mayor Caldwell announced the creation of a dedicated traffic division within the police department after a meeting with Chief Warren and Lieut. Carr. The division will regulate traffic, educate the public, and have authority to handle violators and establish one way streets, with Carr a leading candidate for head.
The city aims for a widely supported hotel project with equal influence for all subscribers. Kiwanis members will lead a canvassing campaign urging gifts from 600 and 1000 dollar levels, plus larger sums from Frederick & Nelson, Chauncy Wright Restaurants Co., and Strang & Prosser. Total commitments reach 131000 as a committee forms to solicit funds.
A plan approved by the House Ways and Means bonus subcommittee proposes a $1 daily bonus for about 3 million of 4.8 million service members, funded by a new sales tax. many groups are excluded, and eligibility requires an application with an affidavit. The plan anticipates four equal installments and an estimated cost near $1.0 billion.
April 15 report from Yakima says Fred C. MeWayne, ex Yankee, heads to France with one mademoiselle and 15 francs a day. He quips he can live on 10 francs daily there once she becomes Madame MeWayne, while he cannot save here.
A young man Clyde LaCasse asks The Star to help honor his father Fireman Charles LaCasse who died in the Lincoln hotel fire. The paper outlines a plan to raise 3500 for the family by gifting then paying off their home, with trusteeship and a deed presentation anticipated.
Carson City Nevada April 13 The suit to set aside Mary Pickford’s divorce decree in Douglas County will be filed Wednesday or Thursday. Attorney General Fowler said the complaint will be filed with Gavin McNab of San Francisco who represents Miss Pickford to assemble facts before action.
In Chicago on April 13, choir boys at the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension staged a silent strike because services from 7 45 to 9 15 cut into their courting time. After investigation the church shortened hours to 7 to 8 and the boys returned to the choir.
Mayor Caldwell's milk committee met with the fair price committee and found no authority to arbitrate the producers versus distributors price fight. The fair price group said federal law governs, not producer distributor disputes. The mayor's panel remains ready to act after hearings. Separately, Portland landlord J S Dalton attempted eviction of tenant William Gorman, but Dalton fell and was hospitalized.
Mrs Harry Lewis of Sacramento travels to Los Angeles to defend Andrew Watson alias Louis A Hilton known as the modern Bluebeard. He lies in a county hospital recovering from two attempted self harm acts while authorities link him to multiple marriages and missing wives across the Pacific coast.
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