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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
The author exposes postwar spiritualist frauds as a career, recounting twenty five years of posing as a medium and the tricks used to deceive the public, highlighting the rise of fake seances and claimed messages from the departed.
The narrator relays a warning from John Partridge that Dr Matthews must not attend tonight's Mars seance. John warns the antagonistic medium could disrupt the communication and urges George Benedick to arrive to receive the Martian message. The piece foreshadows exposure of fake mediums and writes of prior deception.
The author laments urban isolation where neighbors hardly know each other and social life has faded. He recalls tighter hometown bonds, church gatherings, fairs, and school events, urging weekly communal singing to rekindle a shared spirit and reduce loneliness.
Laurence Smith, a farmer from Othello Washington, tried to stop a runaway Ford while driving a team. His effort to yank the steering wheel caused him to be injured and taken to a hospital.
With Judge C. W. Howard chairing in Bellingham, Washington Republicans gather to indorse United States Senator Miles Poindexter for the Chicago nomination. Delegates from districts are chosen, and plans to bind or loosen the delegation spark debate among Poindexter and Wood supporters.
Hippolyte Martine, en route from Seattle to New York, failed to keep up pace over Snoqualmie Pass as one foot froze. He plans to resume travel today.
Mercedes' actor organizer staged an overall parade downtown Tuesday at noon. About 40 members pledged to wear overalls to cut clothing costs, marching in a line that formed at Palace Hip theatre.
Thirty-nine local restaurant operators paid a ten dollar fine each in Justice OUs W Brinker’s court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to advertising syrup of inferior quality as maple syrup.
Two hundred overseas veterans in elt hall shouted approval as two Japanese resolutions were paused. They urged loyal Americans in Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion circles to sever ties with Japanese linked firms and promote American owned and operated businesses. They plan to push the idea at VFW conference and seek legal means to stop fraudulent placards.
A Bellingham caucus of war veterans at the state Republican convention endorsed abrogating the gentlemens agreement with Japan. They urged permanent barring of foreign born Japanese from U.S. citizenship and proposed constitutional amendments to deny naturalization to children of ineligible parents. They called for congressional study trips to the Pacific slope Hawaii and the Philippines. Edward Clifford of Seattle and Bert Rosa introduced the anti Japanese resolution.
A young man named Pete found a purse on the street at night. The next day a classifieds ad brought the finder and owner together, prompting a rhyme contest at the classified page and free Clemmer Theatre tickets.
Newport society banner figures Mrs. Blanche May Ocelrncha Thomas once called the most beautiful woman in America faces a public inquiry into her life as she returns to New York with two children. Her book Poems published under Michael Strange stirred talk of free verse and a hidden authorship while a deadly note to Deputy Prosecutor Carmody widens fears of threats from an alleged jail plot, as jail officials tighten security and question inmates Wood and Kelch about the danger.
Two patrolmen faced questioning as part of a graft probe led by Mayor Caldwell. One officer was grilled in the mayor's office with a lengthy session, and officials intimated at least one may resign from the department.
Plaintiff Scokadya Czarnicki charges former spouse Joseph Czarnicki with fault based on an incident where she says he struck her when she could not quiet the baby. Deputy County Clerk Ed Vernon recorded the proceedings as the case moved forward Tuesday.
United States observer Salisbury cautions that sunshine and warm breezes may not continue. Tonight and Wednesday bring unsettled weather with moderate westerly winds and variable conditions.
Tailor Harry M. Thal of 722 27th Ave starts his new car and crashes into a hydrant at 27th and Columbia. Water shoots 40 feet, floods a house, and a fireman takes 15 minutes to stop the geyser. A final line notes a married man’s mind shaped by his wife.
Judge C B Ames led a federal probe into strike conditions in New York. The inquiry targeted the outlaw railroad strike and extended to actions by longshoremen and steamship clerks seeking broader labor unrest context.
A blaze at 2 a m in the basement of a three story building housing W P Puller Paint Co on N Angeles St caused damage estimated over 200000. Numerous small explosions complicated firefighting efforts.
The Des Moines Gas company plant explosion has killed three workers William Wishman James Miller and Phil Devine. Firemen recovered the bodies amid the ruins and the city remains without gas. Officials say repairs may take several days.
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