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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
The United States is gathering circumstantial evidence of a possible Russo German understanding. Officials say no proof exists, but reports have been received and secrecy surrounds the inquiry to determine whether such an alliance would threaten Poland or the Allies.
Ravenel laments romance as he recalls a magazine issue that mocks his verse with a spoof piece about poets, battleships, livers sausage and a Fifth Avenue belle. Sammy Brown, broker’s clerk, observes the scene from Ravenel’s window as city life rages outside.
Federal officials confirm a fourth batch of Japanese picture brides is slated to arrive August 26 on the Siberia Maru at San Francisco. The arrivals follow July shipments from Nippon amid embargo discussions and a potential loophole allowing brides to enter via the marriage route. Senator Phelan is asked to probe the Japanese stance through the state department. The league notes the situation hinges on the emperor and the gentlemen's agreement, which could be rescinded at Japan's will.
San Francisco report says U S attorney doubts possible prosecution of Joe Andreas an alleged bootlegger. Arresting officer admits sharing the so called evidence with friends raising doubts about trial prospects.
Ossining New York crowd greeted Samuel Gompers at Sing Sing prison while James McKenna serving a manslaughter sentence slipped away during the commotion.
The wife of Terrence MacSweeney, Lord Mayor of Cork, agrees to his hunger strike death sentence after failing to win release. In prison the couple wept as he refused to end the self-imposed fast, insisting on death rather than surrender.
Eight Japanese travelers picked up as stowaways aboard the Eastern Temple were among the Arabia Maru’s Seattle departure passengers for Japan. Two others, K Kubata and his wife, were detained for deportation after immigration officials alleged secret entry through New York years ago. A lawyer secured a stay of procedure, delaying their removal as the case heads to the next stage in Seattle.
In Yakima Washington authorities test a theory that Columbus Tube will surrender to claim a $2,500 legacy for killing his father David Tulee with an ax. They believe the Indian’s covetousness may outweigh fear of white retribution. A. W. Parker of immigration background visits Seattle and practices law in the capital.
United Press reports sugar prices are declining in many cities with quotes from 11c in Chicago to 16 2c in St Louis and 9c in San Antonio. Officials warn the bottom not yet reached and advise housewives to buy only for immediate needs as wholesalers flood the market.
Washington City notes no decline in Seattle sugar prices with wholesale lines unchanged and retail sugar selling Saturday at 22 to 23 cents per pound while New York reports suggest possible lcent sugar declines elsewhere.
Prowlers entered the Grinwold es car stand at 219 Union and took 7.36 in cash from the register. They also removed three boxes of cigars before fleeing, per police report filed Saturday.
In a collision with the Willard King off Sault Ste. Marie the steamer Superior City sank in two minutes. Of 37 crewmen, 32 are missing. five saved, as reported from Cleveland. The Willard King sustained only minor damage.
Aberdeen August 11. Safe containing 4100 dollars stolen from the home of King Vanucle. He quips that a fellow cannot keep anything if it is not nailed to the floor.
A. L. Colson, a newlywed baker in Chauncey Wrights restaurant at 1209 Second Ave, was arrested Saturday for stealing meat and other eats to pay debts. Police found silverware meat and butter in his locker. Patrolman C. B. Peterson made the arrest.
Four bands perform in Seattle parks this Sunday. Wagner's group plays Woodland Park at 2:30 and Volunteer Park at 6:00. Adams's band at Alki at 2:30. Carrabba's band at Leachie at 2:30.
Irene Malkinder, a Yakima teacher, quit to take an insurance writing job paying $500 more annually. The move highlights the growing local teacher shortage and wage pressures in the area.
Cyrus T. Gates of Deming Washington found a stranded carrier pigeon eight miles up the south fork of the Nookgack river near Acme. The bird bears two tags No 324 Seattle 1920 on the right leg and No 4101 U 20 F on the left. Gates offers to relay owner information to The Star.
Washington Prohibition Director Donald A McDonald estimates 6000 to 10000 operating stills across the state producing up to 100 gallons daily. Sugar use runs about 48 million pounds annually with molasses making up a quarter. King County hosts the most stills about 2500, followed by Pierce, Grays Harbor, and Kittitas. Gasoline stoves and western border access aid operations. molasses and syrup used in various drinks including grape.
Dulien, executive of Alaska Junk, obsesses over Count von Alvensleben and his British Columbia iron mines. A random rider breaks the tension by noting the German sits beside Dulien in the car, turning his suspicion into a chilling realization.
A neighbor left 13 month old baby girl with Mrs. George Mansfield at 5240 Seventh Ave last Tuesday and did not return. Mrs. Mansfield notified police superintendent Blanche H. Mason and the child will be placed in the detention home awaiting the mother's return.
In Nashville the Tennessee lower house rejected a motion to reconsider ratification of the suffrage amendment. Anti-suffrage members claimed no quorum existed and blocked votes while suffragists rang a liberty bell. The chamber adjourned by viva voce vote until Monday amid disputed session legality.
Olympia August 21 Senator George Lamping the gubernatorial candidate was removed from the hospital to a hotel and will be taken to Seattle Sunday He will wear head bandages for five weeks and expects to resume campaigning in six days He was pinned under a falling tree that wrecked his auto and nearly severed his left ear.
War Minister Errazuriz told the Chilean chamber of deputies that Peru has 3,000 troops on the frontier and is negotiating for submarines from the United States and Great Britain. He said Peru had already bought six British destroyers.
The census bureau reports Pierce county Washington at 144 127 residents, Tacoma area. Grays Harbor 44 572 and Kittitas 17 580 also listed with Pierce showing a 28 315 increase 19 38 percent, Grays Harbor up 8 982 25 2 percent, Kittitas down 981 5 3 percent. Caribou Idaho records 2 191 for its count.
Water will be shut off on West Spokane Street west of Iowa Avenue affecting West Seattle and Youngstown. The outage lasts Saturday 9 PM until morning. Consumers are asked to avoid water use for sprinkling after 5 PM Saturday.
In Minsk Polish delegates read a declaration denying war aims and claiming occupation to aid self determination for residents. The Polish peace terms demanded independence inviolability and non interference in internal affairs. Russian chief Danieshevisky urged swift talks and warned of consequences for prolonging negotiations.
London Aug 21 Russia publicized terms submitted at Minsk to Poland. Key points include a Polish civic militia armed from surplus Russian munitions, no indemnity from Poland, frontier largely as Curzon outlined with Polish gains east of Chelm and Bielstok, army cut to 60 000, hostilities to cease 72 hours after acceptance, and a 33 mile withdrawal to neutralize the zone.
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