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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1920
Page
1
England is captivated by Thelma Dorothy Bamberger's divorce case, once dismissed as fiction by the king's court. The article details a tale of love, war, and dramatic letters as the court finds misconduct with several involved and labels the accused as a mistress of fiction.
A deadly gale last night in the valley and Hicke Arkansas left an estimated death toll between five and twenty as demoralized wires hindered reports. Scores were injured and thousands of dollars of property were damaged or aged.
The author surveys the age of the world and human presence, arguing Earth is over 300 million years old with forms persisting for around 690 million years. It traces human history back 7,000 years in records and perhaps 30,000 years in lore, noting migrations 990,000 years ago and possible future ice ages and cyclical climate changes driven by planetary motions.
In Shanghai on April 18 three million students in 14 northern provinces began a strike opposing direct negotiations with foreign powers. They parade in major cities seeking union support, demanding abrogation of secret treaties and vowing no movement against foreigners.
The hotel fund stood at 307000 at noon with large subscriptions still possible. A Chamber sub committee worked over the weekend to organize a city wide committee for the campaign. A report due Monday may authorize vigorous efforts immediately. Large and smaller donors are both expected to show. W Dwight Meade subscribed 1000 today.
A memorial student loan fund honoring Lieut Warren C Grimm murdered in Centralia is proposed. Dr David P Barrows of the University of California sent the nucleus to University of Washington President Suzzallo, with a $100 check to start loans for students who have served.
Chicago April 19 Talk of signaling Mare or trying to talk to Mars to rubbish. Professor Forest R Moulton head of the astronomical department of the University of Chicago says Marea can not see us when we can see Mars and vice versa. Mars nearest earth April 27. Professor Philip Fox Northwestern notes observation conditions will be poor this month and Mars will be nearer in 1924.
A columnist proposes a mass experiment on April 27 at 8 PM using ouija boards to try to contact a Martian, with scientists and wireless experts weighing the possibility and challenges of translating Martian messages. The piece cites Prof. Robert H. Goddard’s rocket plans and considers whether ouija guided communication could bridge language barriers to Mars.
A Batavia area farm reports the birth of a pig with three eyes two snouts two mouths and two tongues. The animal can squeal from both mouths at once and reportedly sees with all three eyes.
The U S Observer Salisbury reports persistent rain and southerly gales for at least 24 hours. Strong weather conditions threaten travel and outdoor plans as the storm system moves through the area. The forecast emphasizes continued wet weather with wind and showers.
Evidence points to the body found at Plum near a burned cabin as Miss Elisabeth Pryor. Spokane reports indicate dental charts and clothing fragments match Pryor, with Hilton allegedly marrying her as Milton Lewis in 1919 and the couple disappearing soon after.
John Hart of 626 13th Ave. N. reported Monday morning that a third consecutive front porch mat was stolen. The incident reflects ongoing petty theft amid a hospitality mood shift in the neighborhood.
H P Walters and wife of Au burn drove into Seattle Sunday and near First Ave and Jackson their car tangled with another. Mrs Walters sustained a bruised wrist in the crash as both vehicles were damaged.
J W Wright reports to police that burglars entered Sunday night and stole his clock at 819% Yester way. Wright complains the incident has consumed too much of his time and attention.
A woman dropped her purse containing 50 dollars on Jackson Street. The purse was found Sunday but no report of recovery had been filed by Monday late hours.
Spokane Mayor Fleming refuses to wear overalls citing waste. He will wear out his suit and patches before buying new clothes. He criticizes overall clubs for inflating market prices and calls the trend a fad.
Convicted moonshiner and thief John F. Dalton escaped the county stockade Sunday night for the second time in five months. Police sought him Monday as he reportedly aimed to reunite with his 19 year old wife Ellen Dalton, who has twice married him and divorced him. Dalton had previously escaped December 6 1919 and was later arrested in Los Angeles after returning to Ellen, who then divorced him. The Daltons have a one year old child.
The drive aims to raise 600000 to fund a new 60000 seat concrete stadium. Alumni and students in night attire will lead a downtown parade after a floral event to sell plaques granting two or five year reserved seats. Plaques cost 560 for two years and 100 for five years with completion hoped by November 27 for the Dartmouth game.
Yakima April 19. Taxpayers hear renewed demands as school teachers seek a 20 percent raise while sugar beets price at 15 dollars a ton and cull potatoes fetch 115 dollars a ton wholesale.
The supreme court ruled that Everett L. Simpson of Denver violated the Reed bone dry amendment by transporting liquor from Cheyenne Wyoming into Colorado in his car for personal use. Justice Clark dissented.
Jose V. Benny, a Filipino, was fined $25 in Justice City in W Brinker’s court on a fraud in securing wages in advance case. Benny allegedly agreed to work as a cannery hand in Alaska, received $26 advance wages, and then refused to proceed.
A Clarington hotel guest, George Wella, woke to intruders in his room Sunday night. He reported the incident to police Monday morning, noting he had $23 at the time.
The Norwegian steamer Halifried, 3125 tons, loaded with nitrates, burned off the Bush Terminal Brooklyn after three explosions. Two fire boats battled the blaze while police kept crowds back. By 2 30 p m flames spread to oil barges as tugs towed the ship to mid stream and three men were injured with several others feared hurt.
Two San Francisco cabin boys Lacarias and Martin Manigo of the tanker Lyman Stewart were arrested on opium possession charges at the Vancouver docks. Officers seized over $1000 worth of the drug during the operation by customs officers last night.
The Supreme Court gave no ruling on constitutional prohibition today. Final decree sounds May be issued next Monday. A New French farm tractor described as a double-ender was noted, with the driver switching seats to reverse direction.
A one day blizzard halted all steam railroads in Colorado and portions of Wyoming and Nebraska, leaving Denver milk deliveries impossible for two days. Dozens of trains stalled since Saturday with passengers stranded at Union Station. Heavy livestock losses reported as few trains moved. the storm eased to a light flurry by morning with hope of resuming transport by tomorrow.
Coroner jury on Monday found parents responsible for the death of Calvin Rosenberg age 4 who was struck by an auto driven by T Wright at 27th Avenue South and East Washington Street last week.
John Radovicz told his chief clerk the danger of keeping money in banks. He keeps it in a cigar box and fears losing it. He worries about hiring another clerk but cannot locate the cigar box.
Harry Blethen of R F D No 38 suffered a cut over his right eye after his automobile collided with an Eastlake street car at Fifth avenue and Union street early Monday. Blethen said he swerved to avoid the machine and skidded.
A seedy man smelling of grapes wandered into the mayor’s office and tossed a dollar on the counter saying to buy the mayor a drink. Herb Owen, the mayoral secretary, met his gaze as police sought the man on Monday.
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