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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
11
A blaze destroyed three freight cars on a trestle above Golden north of Ballard. Firemen confined it to the three cars and prevented spread to 127 others. A switch engine pulled the train, breaking it mid‑line. a water tank engine doused the flames and saved the remainder from destruction.
Washington correspondent Herbert W Walker reports lawmakers confront a rush of proposed measures to curb declines in living costs. Bills would extend loans to farmers to support prices, impose embargoes on meat products, and tariff protections to keep foreign goods out. Additional proposals aim to prevent American buyers from exploiting favorable exchange rates.
A statewide drive led by health officials seeks to enforce birth registration. John B. Anderson and team promote mandatory recording of births, urging institutions and doctors to comply and reduce unregistered children.
Brig. Gen. Maurice adjutant general of the state board of control announced a $20,000 clothing distribution to state institutions. The garments, purchased for the home guard, were allotted to care facilities and penal institutions as part of the program.
Mel W. Davis was formally installed as pastor at Brighton Presbyterian Church in New Brighton during a Sunday afternoon ceremony led by Rev. Mitchalmore. The service marked the official start of his tenure with the congregation.
New York report says Lady Lilfian Maxwell Willshire, wife of a British baronet, performs in Afgar to support their family as the couple faces financial ruin. She reportedly earns about 40 dollars weekly amid wartime economic strain. The piece notes many English families lost fortunes to profiteers during the war.
Brake failure caused a runaway safety street car in Kansas City Missouri killing six and injuring over twenty. The car overturned after skidding 200 feet, hitting two more cars and a steel pole. Motorman Charles E B Ferguson stayed at his post urging passengers to stay calm as rescuers struggled to free trapped riders.
Corporation Counsel Walter P. Meier will address the Tacoma Commercial Club at noon Wednesday on the proposed constitutional amendment for city and county consolidation. Meier and Vivian Carkeek drafted the merger bill for submission to the state legislature early next year.
Enrico Caruso ruptured a blood vessel while singing Elisir D Amore on Saturday night and was forced to abandon his role. Physicians say he will be able to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight.
Rance, a waiter on the Prince George, was arrested Saturday night by Customs Inspector E B Phillips. Twenty five steel tins of smoking opium valued at about $2000 were found concealed under his coat. He is held for a preliminary hearing before a United States commissioner Monday.
William Blackstone confessed to stealing a sack of United States mail from the Coupeville stage last Wednesday. He was arrested Saturday evening in Seattle and brought before a United States commissioner for a hearing on Monday.
John M. Saunders, son of United States District Attorney Robert C. Saunders, is recovering in a London hospital after an appendectomy operation.
Sergt. Alvin Meassinger of the Seventh Coast artillery died in a Walter Reed hospital fire that destroyed two psychopathic wards. The blaze, started by smuggled matches brought in by a patient, endangered about 200 wounded former service men.
W A Irwin of Puget Mill Co will address the Municipal league at Meves cafeteria Tuesday noon on Methods of Solving the Logeedott Land Problem. Dr John Melson will also speak.
A Geneva session reports a plan for an international tribunal under a three member commission led by M. Leon Bourgeois. The court would have 11 judges with four deputies, meet annually starting June 15, with a five judge labor chamber and sessions in French and Magneh. United States participation is allowed for non members under the Versailles framework.
Argentina will demand the League consider amendments proposed by Foreign Minister Pueyrredon. Dr Pablo Torreife, Argentina’s public works minister and acting foreign minister, says Argentina will not be swayed by German influence and will wait for Pueyrredon’s official report before deciding next steps after leaving the Geneva assembly.
Mrs. Anna K Colwell a republican of Snohomish county will be the only woman member of the state legislature when it convenes at Olympia January 10. She says her chief fight will be against high taxes.
City Treasurer Ed L. Terry left for Southern California Monday for a several weeks’ leave of absence to pursue better health. Herbert L. Collier, assistant city treasurer, will assume Terry’s duties during the absence.
Instruction on beekeeping and honey production will be offered at the YMCA auditorium on January 26, 27 and 28 under the joint direction of the King County Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce.
Deputies raided Cupid ranch finding dozens of pigs drinking from a 1000 gallon wine cache. Alcohol fumes and chaos filled the barn as officers corralled the swine to a dry pen while revelers fled. One hog attempted to climb a tree and others bit at wine-soaked straw.
The Supreme Court ruled the federal government cannot prosecute 25 men who deported 251 I. W. W. from Bisbee Arizona in July 1917. The decision upholds an Arizona district court finding federal statutes do not apply to those who drove I. W. W. from Bisbee to New Mexico in a national manner.
Two art students Raoul Dujardin and Rene Benet duel over Marie Meux, the artist model. They agree to drink beer to outlast the other, but both collapse and are fined after a seventeenth round. Marie ignores both, dismayed by modern knights.
Mrs. D. M. Johnson of the industrial welfare commission predicts an early conference to set minimum wages in factories, mercantile and laundry lines. She notes awaiting Supreme Court ruling in favor of an $18 minimum for hotels and restaurants before proceeding with further conferences.
A new organization of young business and professional men plans to adopt a name and constitution at Monday noon at Mlane's cafe. The group aims to formalize its activities with a formal charter and branding. Kansas City news reports motor car official Mc Noel Eb Whitsel his wife and daughter were killed in an auto accident.
Ree Alley a mail order clerk at Pacific Car Works is under arrest for obtaining a divorce from Lilian Mae Alley by fraud on May 9 1919. He faces perjury charges claiming he did not know Mrs Alley address during the divorce proceedings. A letter from Alley in Rogers Arkansas with her three children prompted an investigation by Divorce Proctor C C Dalton. the information was filed by the prosecuting attorney on a late Saturday.
G N executive vice president L L. Gilman of the Great Northern railway in Beattie was the guest of honor at the Transportation club luncheon on Monday noon.
Political fans shift focus to December 23 as candidates may announce for the three council seats. Mentioned are A F Haas T J Bolton seeking reelection John E Carroll not seeking another term former Mayor C B Fitzgerald County Auditor Norman Wardall leaving January 10 and James A Johnson. Filings open January 22 with the primary slated for February 21.
Billy Rowell, 14, son of Milo L. Rowell of Fresno and nephew of publisher Chester Tr. Rowell, returned home after two days in the clutches of a lone kidnapper. J. M. Stalker, a former convict, confessed to the crime and said he sought 3000 dollars to aid a prison friend serving 60 years. Rowell escaped after being taken to Pinehurst near Gen. Grant Park and called his parents. An unrelated note mentions a rare white kangaroo sent from Australia to England.
800 blouses of fine georgette crepe de chine and tricolette introduce latest neck and sleeve effects. Trimmings include beads embroidery and lace in flesh white and suit shades. Sizes range from 36 to 44.
Pollyanna aprons made of heavy unbleached muslin feature crepe applique and hand embroidery with colorful yokes and pockets. Prices set at $1.95 for these decorative yet practical kitchen coverings.
A new low price for coverall aprons features special quality fast color chambray with checks and plaids in attractive colorings. Available in New Chambray aprons at $1.49 to entice shoppers seeking durable workwear.
Advertises heavy sateen petticoats at 1.98, formerly 2.50, highlighting 100 designs with elastic waistbands and deep flounces. Describes a wide range of patterns and shades in the garment lineup.
Sizes for girl and misses in good quality cotton Jersey white and flesh elastic knee and waistband listed for the garment item with emphasis on fit and material quality.
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