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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
1
Mrs. Schultz, owner of a grocery at 2424 Second Ave, reports a thief entered after placing a packing box beneath a rear window. Cash, a gold watch, and a pin were stolen. Police arrive late. detectives dismiss bloodhound chase as impractical. Sheriff Stringer notes dogs require fresh tracks to track suspects.
A two story town hosts a night with four in a party including two women thieves and a taxi driver. Ex convict Dave recounts gambling, bootlegging, and a crime involving Frank who was robbed of $2000. The tale shifts to motive and safety as the speaker considers false bravado and the likelihood the crook who fools police is long dead.
A Moscow wireless report today declared Armenia has been proclaimed a soviet republic. The note mentions President Wilson offering mediation between Armenian authorities and the Kemalist Turkish forces led by Mustapha Kemal.
Regents of the University of Washington urged the city council on Saturday to name the proposed Lake Washington canal bridge at Montlake Avenue The Stadium Bridge.
A campaign flyer urges voters to support George B. Lamping for the Port of Seattle, contrasting him with Thomas S. Lippy. It warns of last minute tactics, calls for votes by 8 p.m., and promotes Lamping’s public service record and independence.
President Wilson will receive a committee with formal notification that Congress is in session. It is unclear if he will deliver his message in person. The message is practically complete but not yet printed. Dr Grayson advised against an in person address.
Dr J B Crowther of the First Methodist Church has notified the official board of an arrangement with Bishop Shepard to leave his pastorate by December 41 He has not announced future plans but is considered for a position of importance The pastor has served here four and a half years and a heated sentiment exists between pastor and congregation
John Huff spent Friday night in the county jail charged with abandonment and non support after his wife Mrs. Huff swore out a warrant on November 24. Deputies had failed to find him until Friday when Huff came to see the baby at the Mother Ryther home and was taken into custody.
Denver December 4 The Radio club of Manual Training High School plans a dance Tuesday with the orchestra ten miles away. They expect to receive music by wireless.
A truck exploded into flames near Westlake Avenue and Stone Way on Friday afternoon. The driver leaped to the ground and was injured, with firefighters reporting a leaky cylinder sparked the blaze. MARION, Dec. 4. A separate note mentions two men finding several thousand dollars in stock at a warehouse.
A Seattle family of eight loses electricity as father, a locomotive engineer and handyman, is laid off. The mother, ill, struggles to feed and clothe six children ages 2 to 11. The writer appeals for local work leads or foster options, offering to relay calls to Miss Grey.
In Oklahoma City on December 4, a man pays five cents for saying damn in the county clerk’s office and higher fines for harsher words. Women clerks have created a bank where the money is deposited as fines for cuss words.
Ban Francisco reports Harry Marquard a well known cafe proprietor was sentenced to six months in jail for selling and possessing liquor. This case highlights ongoing enforcement actions in the city against illegal alcohol sales.
The Star highlights its large Seattle circulation and reader base as a reason to place wants and dont wants ads there. It argues ads reach the most people due to the paper's status as the city’s largest daily.
Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork mayor lands in New York aboard the Celtic and proceeds to the St Regis hotel. A dense Fifth Avenue procession including Sinn Fein flags and police escort greets her with silent welcome turning to cheers as crowds cluster along the route. The visit aims to testify before the New York Nation commission on Irish affairs.
London reports Lloyd George is “feeling out” Sinn Fein leaders to gauge possible talks on Ireland peace. No meetings yet. official word unlikely. Internment camps rise across Ireland with Sinn Fein leaders sent to Camp Ballikialar in County Down. Countess Markiewicz’s court martial concludes with decision reserved.
A Kreuznach firm advertises German wines to Americans for holiday delivery in Germany. The wines include red and white from the 1917 vintage offered at 40 cents a quart, but the notice notes they cannot be consumed in the United States and federal authorities cannot interfere with the purchase.
Portland December 4 Mrs Walter Stern died minutes after a three corner collision involving her car a street car and another auto. Her car struck Adler s auto spun and crashed into the street car. Myrna Bernass a passenger in Adler s car was slightly hurt. Mrs Stern was the wife of a dis tees Seee.
The Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders and Helpers’ union local 104 endorsed George B. Lamping for port commissioner in a meeting at the Collins building. J Duschak announced the resolution with no dissent and asked members to work for Lamping this afternoon.
Police freed Ray E. Moon who was held in the murder case of Mrs. Theresa Cunningham. Moon had promised the prosecuting attorney to testify if the nationwide search for Edward W. Cunningham, the deceased’s ex husband, succeeds. Edward Cunningham is formally charged with murder.
Ed Davis and Charles Walker of the Snoqualmie Indians were saved from prosecution by a 75 year old treaty proving their right to fish along the Columbia river. Game Warden A J Beach faced a vehement defense by tribesmen who argued hunting and fishing rights at a Bear Creek trap near Renton.
Jesse J. Rogers 39 welder of 2771 44th Ave S W lost part of his hand when a steel plate fell on him at the Western Blower Co 1800 Ninth Ave S at 830 am Saturday He was taken to Seattle General Hospital.
About 1,000 additional employees will join the railway mail service for the Christmas rush, says Superintendent McGrath. They begin December 15 and mail car floor space will practically double, at a cost of 1000 dollars per square foot.
Mrs. E McCloud and her son Tom McCloud reported a Christmas box containing strychnine poison candy sent through the mail. Detective Tennant and City Chemist A Sen confirmed the tablets were strychnine after the box, wrapped in saffron paper, arrived at 2808 63rd Ave and was addressed to the McClouds. The case notes a suspected poisoner with a history of multiple marriages and a prior divorce.
Geneva December 4 Argentina withdrew from the League of Nations as the fina delegation pressed for a general declaration. The motion would admit all foreign states unless they announce abstention. If passed Germany and the United States would be affected by membership decisions.
George Wade age 27 a night repair man for the city light department walked off a bridge at Avenue S and Hanford Street early today suffering a broken right leg. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
The finance committee of the city council postponed for two weeks the mayor Caldwell’s request to add 44 police officers. The aim was to maintain normal staffing before the one in eight regulation takes effect at year’s start. Burglars broke into G De Fon’s home at 1609 24th Ave through a bathroom window Friday night, stealing two $5 gold pieces a $2.60 piece and $8 in silver. De Fon is proprietor of a soft drink meat at 1402 28th Ave.
A street car discussion on Saturday morning proposes token sales to raise funds. The speaker suggests manufacturing more tokens in bulk to generate money to pay off debts, as cited by Sergeant Jake Bjarneson.
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