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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
7
City council discussions reveal resolutions to issue bonds totaling about 1,004,000 for municipal light extension and hydro electric work. Friday committees warned of stoppage risk on Skagit project if funding not approved and urged continuation of key works.
A local appeal pushes bricks and brick coupons to fund work by the Rutherford Home. W A Wilkinson reports the brick campaign aims to raise 825000 to finish the project. Families buying coupons to gift bricks are encouraged to speed the effort, with a hypothetical example of a $20 purchase.
William A. Elliott, a motor patrolman in Dens precinct, chaperones Mayor Caldwell but the minutes imply a looming incident. A boy with a pack approaches the victim and takes a package, then locks himself in. The victim opens the package in distress and tears his hat in grief.
Pickham, a post office inspector, traced J. M. Curtis who fled to Louisiana to dodge extradition on alleged mafia linked defraud charges. Curtis reportedly struck off to Louisiana fights and is resisting extradition. He was arrested November 24, appeared before a U.S. commissioner, and released on a $5,000 bond. Curtis was indicted by the latest federal grand jury for borrowing money to develop various enterprises and related representations.
Santa Claus plans a December 20 evening visit for 306 newsboys at the union hall 101 Levy's Orpheum building. He will load a libe rally with presents light with candies and distribute gifts at 7 o clock. The three newspapers promise assistance from Second Ave and Pike St to ensure the affair's success.
Vancouver, B C Des, 11 J. and Bancroft former manager of Merchants Bank of Canada, Vancouver, will be formally committed for trial in connection with shortages of 47000. Bancroft allegedly took two Santa bonds from W. Day and allowed them to be used as security for a loan to the Gevarts company. J A Fraser, superintendent, testified the lumber dealer offered to cover the loss by his own death and said he carried 100000 in insurance.
Francis Hunt administrator of Anthony Nash estate sues Cleo W Wade former housekeeper and W N Washington business agent alleging Wade concealed a will and notified Mrs Redington that nothing of value remained The complaint says Wade persuaded Nash in his feeble state before February 1 1918 to transfer all property to her and seeks recovery of 4000 for alleged unlawful detention of property
Martha Potter testifies during divorce hearings that her marriage to A M Potter altered their friendship after September 1920 wedding. The Potters separated in October and divorced in December, with Martha recalling the change in her husband.
Horace B. Dodge head of the Dodge automobile factory in Detroit died here last night. Complications after a bout with flu last winter were given as the cause. His elder brother, John, died earlier this year.
By a three to two vote the Beattie School board supports holding the annual school election with the municipal election. The move aims to express opinion to the state school board conference next Friday and reduce excessive local voting while noting 27 000 of 40 000 students live in the area. Judge Winsor repeats the point.
James Locke, an ex-noldiser, is sentenced to three months for bigamy after living with two wives on alternate weeks. He provided comfort to both households, while the judge urges him to return to his true wife.
Brad ford Bing Dee Ue Joseph Wilson marked his 7th birthday with guests and noted a 74 year testotaler past and 70 year vegetarian life. He claims to be a honemaker and works 44 hours weekly in his factory.
Spanish visitors in New York increase this season with travelers from Spain and South America boosting activity and prosperity, prompting broader travel and commerce in the city.
Mrs. Philip A. Astoria files for divorce claiming her husband plans to flee the state with 3000 dollars and other assets. She asks the court to bar Bremerton Bank from disbursing funds to Astoria and to protect her potential property rights.
Mrs Bivina Sullivan ten of Sixth avenue and Blanchard street was struck by a car driven by R Bushell at Sixth avenue and Virginia street causing bruises lacerations and a deep cut. A second collision involving A H Clintworth at Fifth avenue and Seneca street injured two people including WMyearelld Hurley Bechel.
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