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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
1
A writer condemns a tobacco trust and a Seattle bank for praising Duke who saved from a $50 salary to amass a monopoly. He argues wealth should serve the public good, laments worship of money, and warns of class hatred and profiteering while urging frugal family-centered living.
City officials debate stricter measures to stamp out dope habit with calls for civil confinement and medical treatment for addicts. Meier argues existing ordinances fail to segregate or treat drug cases, proposing a city stockade and new rules to curb drug crime and poverty.
Requests from Americans on the Pacific and Gulf coasts of Mexico for protection of United States warships were received by the state department. Americans at Topolobampo Mazatlan and Frontera prepare to leave as 350 federal soldiers arrive near Mazatlan. The Tacoma and Niagara are the only U S warships known in the area.
A narrator addresses a banker describing city palaces, imposing bank accounts, and costly alimony. The text scorns dukes who seize money and ruin families, portraying a cynical view of wealth and its corrupting lure. The passage frames a critique of financial ambition.
Electrical engineer from Tacoma, after reading the spirit described device, declared it feasible to construct a machine that could record magnify and transmit spirit voices though he noted whether it would work in practice could only be tested. He admitted disbelief in spirits but said the design could be built.
Mrs. Alta Lee and guardian Mrs. Josephine Cleveland filed suit to annul the marriage to Marcus Lee claimed to be enticed into February 17 wedding. The girl, 16, was 15 at marriage and Lee reportedly left after three days. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Alta Baker.
Police and federal agents raid a Northwest contractor suite arresting a suspect linked to the I W W. They seize records listing 12,000 members across cities towns and camps plus cash stamps gold pins and defense funds totaling tens of thousands. Several signatures point to Spear and Smith. Smith is missing.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam grants divorce to Lillian D. Rathbone from Bruce C. Rathbone, manager at Denton Tire Co. The plaintiff receives $50 monthly alimony. Bride refused to live with Bruce at his parents’ home after their November marriage and to buy or rent a separate residence.
Mrs L T Russell sent an urgent police call after a dispute with her cook. The housekeeper reportedly canned the cook, whose large biceps and pugnacious jaw prompted Mrs Russell to seek safety.
Classified pages feature many acreage bargains near Seattle highlighting growth opportunities and solid investment potential with reliable development prospects and favorable pricing.
United States troops arrived by midnight and deployed along the Pasay to guard the Butte copper mines and craftsmen involved in the strike. Governor Stewart requested the force after a clash left several strikers wounded. Camp Lewis and Fort George Wright detachments with one pounders provided security as mines reopened under military protection.
Tonopah district miners did not report for work yesterday amid rumors of a strike. Reported wage demand is seven dollars per day for a six hour shift.
Dr. Mark A. Matthews pastor of First Presbyterian Church will answer advocates of a nefarious idea of spirit vali am in his Sunday night sermon. His topic is Spirits Below or Above Which.
Charles Tegtmier, a Chicago contractor, smashed a pay telephone after it continued taking his nickels and dialing wrong parties. He paid for the damage.
General Ignacio L Pesqueira chief justice of Mexico and military governor of Sonora was arrested on arrival in Douglas Arizona by United States agents on a charge under the white slave act. A 23 year old Mexican girl Miss Rodriguez was held as a material witness and linked to Pesqueira who reportedly admitted a five year intimacy with her. He has a wife and nine children in Arispe Sonora.
Patrolman R P D Van Horn reported the theft of his green trousers with suspenders Thursday. Patrolman T J McGill recovered the missing garments in the police assembly room and returned them Friday morning, bringing smiles to the owner.
Sergt. Harry G. O'Brien of the central police station called his baseball playing cops together Friday afternoon for first practice at Liberty park. The cops will play the firemen once the team is whipped into shape, O'Brien announced.
Jennie M. Erickson wife of an Auburn stage driver filed for divorce against John Erickson claiming he has not been at home for nine months and spends time with a Tacoma acquaintance while away from family.
Washington reports the Japanese fired on U S barracks an incident viewed as accidental. General Inouye denied Harbin firing claims, while a war department dispatch referenced an attack on a Czech-Slovak troop, killing an officer and wounding another officer and 12 men.
Rear Admiral C. B. Brittain chief of staff to the Atlantic fleet shot and killed himself on April 22. Secretary Daniels was advised by Admiral Wingon at Guantanamo Bay.
J Be Millar a railroad man of Hugo Oklahoma advertises in the Daily News offering ten dollars for the return of his wife. The notice appears in the newspaper's lost and found style seeking her safe return.
Early morning blaze at 6 a.m. ripped through the Hudson Bay Co. workshop in the Colman building annex at Western avenue and Marion street, destroying expensive furs and causing roughly $60 000 in damage after a 12 minute fire.
Taylorville Ul April 23 Mayor William Motley of Kincaid is angry and vows vengeance at the person who posted a sign reading bathing and fishing in the middle of the city mudhole, the town's largest.
The U S Observer at Salisbury reports fair and warmer conditions expected for the next 24 hours ahead of Saturday. The forecast calls for rising temperatures and drying skies with light winds.
General Calles or rebel forces expected to arrive on the border near Carranza peace delegates as Flores leads the Sinaloa invasion toward Mazatlan. Agu prieta garrison up to 2,500 with heavy artillery en route. Barragan reports decisive federal victory over Gomez's rebels in Turpan while Gomez sought to spread unrest into oil fields.
Robert Underwood Johnson the American ambassador to Italy arrived in San Remo to attend meetings of the council of premiers and act as an unofficial observer. He was greeted by premiers and members as the talks opened.
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