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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
1
A reader notes a large sign proclaiming Ida May in San Diego and criticizes reliance on mediums. The column argues against what it sees as emotion driven belief and condemns rising local auto taxes that burden motorists while condemning double taxation and shifting costs to drivers.
In Ponca a mysterious figure on a buckboard is seen as an unnamed Wanderer proclaims a bark with a .45. A bartender alone glimpses the scene while a novel serial promise unfolds in The Star, featuring Randall Parrish’s Comrades in Peril. Separately, Edward J Rockford of Washington watches for leads as a newborn baby girl’s death under investigation in New York.
Twice convicted felon Arthur Wood engaged in courtroom eruptions and threats toward prosecutors after being sentenced under the habitual criminal law to ten years to life in the Walla Walla penitentiary. His criminal history includes jail delivery, boxcar robbery, and a 1917 escape. Samuel Gompers set to speak on labor federation policies in Cleveland.
The text argues taxes failed to sustain profits and that outlaw methods grew, condemning liquor industry practices as a national stain. It asserts brewery control of licenses helped enact prohibition and that aggressive enforcement by bars harmed liquor traffic more than dry agitation, urging taxation of autos as property.
Aileen refuses to attend Dr. Mark A. Matthews sermon about spiritualism amid a tense exchange involving Ouija board claims. She doubts the board’s messages and invites Matthews to discuss the phenomenon in person, while suspecting he targets her. John Partridge and a Martian message figure in the dialogue.
Mrs KE Nelson of a Vancouver hotel room reports a man hid beneath her bed on a Friday night in 1906. He escaped after she raised alarm. A $50 Liberty Bond and other valuables were missing from her belongings. Nearby, Anna Olsen says a burglar visited her room stealing cash, jewelry, a draft, a check, and other items. The suspect described as a 25 year old man in a dark brown pinch-back suit.
Harvey faces potential conviction on bigamy and related crimes after a police telegram from Wallace Idaho urged Los Angeles to proceed. Authorities say he married at least 25 women, some missing, with a new alleged wife Mrs C H Baldwyn of Chicago claiming he used the alias Charles W Gordon and induced a will. He is said to be recovering from suicide attempts and preparing a defense through attorney J M Marmaduke.
James Odell was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to die in a week of June 13 for the January 7 killing of Edward Kneip. Odell, aided by his wife who will be tried May 26, claimed self defense after Kneip was beaten and lefthandcuffed to a tree. The state alleges the motive was revenge after Kneip offended Mrs Odell.
A drop in living costs for fish lovers as the annual smelt run begins in the Sandy River east of Portland. Citizens head to the river in droves to dip up plentiful smelt and bring them home.
The U S cruiser Salem and destroyer McCauley sail from San Diego to Mazatlan and Topolobampo Mexico with large sea stores amid orders from Secretary Daniels. In Washington Dan iels said the missions are to observe and report as tensions rise on the west coast.
President Wilson signed the postal appropriation bill authorizing the establishment of transcontinental air mail routes.
Chicago on April 24 reports gingham dresses offered in a shop for 69 50 each. A mediator noted that the simplest gown in gingham could not cost less than 100. The rising price of gingham and yardage is cited along with a dotted Swiss model imitating calico priced at 82 50.
Paris April 24 Joseph Caillaux former premier of France was released today after serving a sentence for holding communications with the enemy. He left Neuilly hospital where he had been confined and was warned by senate officials the release order forbids him to stay in Paris or other large cities. He drove to his Paris home and will soon depart for the country. The three year term included credit for time in solitary confinement.
In New York on April 24 Frank J Gould and his wife Mrs Kelly Gould former show girl face a divorce suit. Mrs Gould alleges regular drunkenness almost daily until early morning and that Gould rarely baths or changes clothes for extended periods. She cites two women in Paris as associates and notes a prior divorce ruling in Paris that she says was invalid due to residence in New York.
Milton Jaeger eleven years old was declared by police to be St. Louis' youngest confessed forger and released to his parents. He passed a check on a grocer who recalled a similar check from weeks before. Police said other forged checks he admitted writing were found in his pocket after claiming companions gave them to him.
Ruth Andrews, fearing murder by ex husband C E Andrews a 38 year old blacksmith, wrestled him during a Friday interview at Georgetown and disarmed him of a seven inch hunting knife concealed in his sleeve. Police arrested him and held him at the city jail pending investigation.
Secretary Colby announced by note to Pasdermadjian that the United States recognizes the Republic of Armenia. The recognition was conveyed in the government letter dated April 24.
In Chicago on April 244 Mrs. Bert Sellers was charged after she alleged her husband threatened her with a deadly weapon. The court learned the weapon was a revolver without a barrel during the investigation.
As pleasant weather arrives, interest in country trips grows and a strong demand for used cars is expected. Prices have not yet risen, and readers are urged to check Classified Page today for many good buys currently listed.
Butte Montana returns to normal after a miners strike with regular troops arriving from Camp Lewis to aid law and order. Rioting subsided and patrols by soldiers continued while a few union miners returned to work and Anaconda Copper Mining predicts full mine operation next week.
The New York Assembly and Senate approved the measure permitting 2.75 percent beer in New York. The bill goes to Governor Smith for signature, with wets optimistic about passage.
Milwacker April 24 J Reid storm center of a high rent inquiry over notices to vacate has received a notice to vacate his office Like my tenants I fight ald Reid.
Residents of Eveline Apartments at 1214 Spruce Street objected to West Waterway Lumber Co plans to open a wood and coal yard in the neighborhood. They cited noise from a saw cutting cord wood as their main concern in a Saturday letter to the city council.
At daybreak on April 24 health officers swarmed a Yakima hostelry and vaccinated all guests after discovering smallpox there the day before. The raid occurred before sleep faded from the guests eyes.
The Tombo Paper Co at 1326 Dears Born Street reported a burglary early Saturday. The office safe was ransacked and its knobs were removed, but police found no further force used or additional items missing.
In Hermiston Oregon on April 24 a thief stole the dwelling, barn, and chicken coop from the Canfield ranch while L M Canfield was away in Washington. Local authorities investigate and seek information.
May Miss, residing at 1019 Seneca, pulled off his trousers at 1 a.m. Saturday and tried to reassemble them at 6 a.m. The trousers, his purse, and $45 were missing, prompting the reported incident overheard by a passerby.
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