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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
9
Dec 11. Widespread debate over whether liquor in bonded warehouses should be released. Enforcers present two views: open gates to withdraw liquor versus restricting withdrawals to keep it restricted in warehouses. John Kramer weighs in on warehouse control and potential policy lines.
Northward expansion shifts to Alaska where reindeer herds growth drives meat trade. Government introduction of reindeer in 1902 fuels a booming industry with an estimated 9 million carcasses yearly by 1920, as traders eye European markets and Alaska develops winter range.
A Seattle youth operating a home wireless faced a potential $1000 fine and two years in prison after transmitting messages without a license. The radio inspector advised he could apply for a license now to rectify the situation.
Washington report indicates a revenue hearing is scheduled for Monday with officials and lawmakers preparing a brief revision of tax or revenue policy. Details remain unclear as the briefing continues.
Architect A H Albertson announced plans for the new Coratos Benen fine arts building at Harvard Ave N and Key. The three story Spanish design structure will feature 24 music studios, a dance hall suite, a theatre with 206 seats, and separate floors for administration exhibition private studios and dancing development.
J O Secord druggist at 2200 Jack fon wt is free on 500 bond to answer new liquor charges in federal court after arrest on bench warrant. Prohibition officers found a pint and a quart of whisky at his premises on December 1.
Two masked robbers brandished bandanas and robbed Joseph Berg, master mariner, of 32 dollars at 234 AVA N. W. and W. 67th Street at midnight. Berg resides at 2040 W. 68th Street.
Anderson, 45, of Bothell, is believed to have died from heart trouble. An autopsy will determine the exact cause.
Oscar Melby and another suspect were sentenced to five to fifteen years at Walla Walla after pleading guilty to second degree burglary. The defendants were brought before Presiding Judge J T Ronald following Monday night incidents at a Debat is Stoneway location.
Contest invites participants to present themselves before the camera with or without special costumes. Prizes appeal to those who maintain a consistent character across scenes. Judges seek originality and stage presence in a public display of acting skills.
Washington December 11. Federal officials discuss cutting the cost of living in 1971 by revising tax laws. Indirect taxes on business raise consumer prices two to fivefold. abolition could reduce living costs by about 2 billion dollars. A general sales tax proposal and the idea of borrowing at 7 percent are debated as cheaper options.
Washington Dec 11 The question of how Europe’s nearly 10 billion dollars of debt to the United States can ease treasury strain will be studied by the Senate Finance Committee. Acting Chairman Senator McCumber today said a plan contemplates converting treasury certificates of indebtedness of foreign nations into their government bonds.
Sadie Cornell and George N. were fined 200 dollars in federal court on Friday after pleading guilty to liquor concession charges.
Nora Long, 27, stenographer at Kheta works for Crucible Steel Co, was badly bruised Friday night after falling down a flight she mistook for a doorway. The accident occurred at Kecund Ave and Main Geowe.
John Murdock a 44 year old track walker for the Great Northern was instantly killed when struck by a Great Northern mail and express train near Michmond Beach at 1240 am Saturday. The engineer saw him on the tracks too late and could not avoid the collision.
Pubdue school authorities and EMVC organizations urge Christmas carol singing across the city. The Training Class for Song Leaders met Friday night at the YWCA gym under L. Pilcher of New York, who directed the session. The class adopted the slogan Heattie Wing.
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