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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
A reminiscence of a penny ante poker night that stretches into Sunday morning. The narrator reflects on gambling temptations blue-law ethics and guilt over seven dollars found, planning to distribute it to a hungry man after Christmas and wondering about its ultimate use.
Washington D Vanderlip resumes reading Russian contracts as the Vanderlip syndicate plans a more permanent organization. EB L Doheney, returning oil magnate, may attend. Contracts propose oil coal and fishing rights in Siberia and expenditure of 3 billion dollars of Russian funds for U.S. purchases.
Moscow Izvestia reports American financier D. Vanderlip promises enthusiastic support for Soviet Russia. The article says the United States needs oil coal and raw materials and that Vanderlip concessions would boost Bolshevik aid. It notes a third country arbitration clause and suggests concessions are a tool for promoting revolution and countering Japanese expansion.
Cal Smiley, a brick contractor, is charged with second degree perjury for allegedly making a false affidavit about payment of certain claims. The information was filed in the superior court by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney J. D. Carmody on Wednesday. Smiley posted bail of $1,500.
Kruvosky prize fighter began his testimony in his own defense in the San Francisco assault case against Jessie Montgomery. He said he met Montgomery at Strollers cafe at 12 30 Thanksgiving day and admitted intoxication. He claimed Jim Brady warned him about his behavior and suggested Montgomery’s character was at issue. The sentencing for Ed Murphy, convicted of assaulting Montgomery, was postponed as new evidence and a possible new trial were discussed.
News brief reports a blaze at the Halifax County Insane Asylum in St Petersburg with officials stating patients were saved. The item also notes a broader U.S. Army reorganization reducing infantry company strength from 250 to 200 men.
The utilities committee voted two to one to recommend raising Superintendent J. D. Rows salary from 5000 to 7500. Backers include Mayor Caldwell and local chambers. department handles over 10 million in business yearly with 2 million income. If not raised before year end, pay for next term cannot rise for three years.
Twenty four new witnesses were summoned by the defense in Cleveland to bolster their case for Judge William H. Metii non chief justice of Cleveland's municipal courts charged with second degree murder in the Harold Kagy slaying.
A Santa Claus Land dispatch describes North Pole preparations for travel to Seattle. Santa and Rowan inspect toy workshops and a parade of child sized vehicles while workers rush to finish toys for shipment. Tomorrow brings plans to load the airplane for the Seattle flight.
Special dispatches report Monday rioting in West Australia between Malays and Japanese indentured laborers. White citizens, rifles, and ex soldiers formed a special constables to restore order after two Japanese were killed and three Malays wounded. About one thousand Japanese paraded the streets before being disarmed. a constable was speared and another clubbed. Police fear further bloodshed.
Washington report notes no relief for renters amid nationwide housing shortage. December bulletin from the Federal Reserve Board presents a county wide survey of building activity with lumber and material costs up 26 to 40 percent and no revival in the lumber industry despite higher prices.
A quick-witted Japanese teller foiled a short-change artist suspected to be the same man who buncoed the White Lunch at 1410 Becond Ave. He attempted to swipe $10 from Kawashima at 201 Becond Ave but failed due to the victim's keen eye.
Thomas Catling longtime editor of Loyd's News from 1884 to 1907 marked his diamond wedding anniversary this week amid tributes from colleagues and family.
Reno residents watch the mysterious Mrs John D. Spreckels Jr known as Mrs Smith arrive with her daughter and blond companion. The pair lived in privacy at Hotel Riverside before leasing the Hilltop residence at 429 Hill Ave for at least six months.
Trustees of the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce endorsed a government project to widen the Columbia River channel to 20 feet. They urged Washington senators and representatives to support the plan and recognition of the channel improvement at Vancouver Washington.
City utilities committees postpone action on a $7,000,000 subway project after some councilmen had not read City Engineer A. T. Dimock's report. The issue will be reconsidered once members review and digest the document.
A city law clerk A Van SHoelen fought a burglar in a room at 2214 KE Olive. The thief fled through a half-open window after a bloodied scuffle. Police suspect the intruder was injured and vanished leaving valuables behind.
London dispatch reports Aldershot receiving messages sent from Cologne at a rate of 100 words a minute by wireless. The brief item notes the rapid transmission capability and indicates ongoing wireless communication tests.
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