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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
1
In a court before Christmas, the judge sentences Andrew Jones to jail for two months but suspends the sentence after the crippled man lifts his arm to switch on a light. The moment prompts a warm exchange as the judge calls him too agile to be jailed.
Eddie Thomas confessed to detectives to attempting to rob the American Jewelry Co. at 21st Street and Second Avenue yesterday evening. A brick smashed the display, diamonds valued at five thousand dollars went missing, and a bystander sustained a possible serious injury, with a crowd gathering during the pursuit.
Detectives investigated burglaries Thursday night at multiple residences. W. P. Prost’s apartment at 1628 Bellevue Ave. was entered through a window. seven diamond rings, two stick pins and other valuables were stolen. Mrs. W. Miller’s home on 1414 28th Ave. lost four rings, a bracelet, a gold chain, tokens and cash. A sapphire ring from Ed Andermatten’s box and a purse with cash and a bank book were also reported missing.
Washington officials report President Wilson will not pardon Eugene V. Debs. The socialist leader is deemed to have violated wartime law by his actions, and no change in stance is expected.
Every Day and Saturday editions of The Star deliver strong return for advertisers. The Saturday issue stands as the best Want Ad day with a large Sunday spread in homes across Seattle territory, boosting circulation and profits for thousands of customers.
Five thousand choristers will sing Christmas carols across Seattle tonight. One group will tour lakes to serenade houseboat dwellers. Community trees light up at First Hill Bryant School district Yealer school Queen Anne High School Georgetown Youngstown and University campuses with events starting at 7 pm except university at 7 30 pm. Some choirs begin tours at 4 am Christmas morning.
Los Angeles engineer Vanderlip, back from Russia with a 3 billion dollar order for American goods, calls Washington’s move to lift trade restrictions with Russia camouflage. He says trade is still blocked as US mint limits on rubles, and formal clearance for ships ports pilots and banking remains unresolved.
L Reecheo and family recount a Tuesday afternoon visit by two men and a woman claiming to be dry squad officers. They frightened Mrs Reecheo, ransacked the home from cellar to garret, overturned wood, and left with no liquor found. Reecheo says police sheriffs and federal agents denied any raid.
Police report a whisky swindle implicating an ex policeman now out for graft. Officers seek evidence and plan charges if successful. In Everett, three men, Edward Robinson, C. F. Baker, and R. A. Butts, were jailed after moonshine seizures. A pedestrian, Mrs. Blanche La Rue, aged scrub woman, was struck by a car and severely injured, sustaining a skull fracture. she carried about $2,000 in cash and checks.
Ardmore residents prepare a homecoming for Clara Smith Hamon who surrendered to Sheriff Buck Garrett after being sought in the death of Jake L. Hamon. County Attorney Brown says she will be released on bond upon arrival and may waive a preliminary hearing. Fort Worth reports train trouble delaying her to Ardmore to 2:20 p.m. Watchers greet the coming hannon.
In Yuba City California on December 24, quadruplets born yesterday sang their first Christmas carols. The siblings at Nata Singh’s house joined in festive Yuletide singing as residents listened to the newborn quartet.
Baltimore December 24 Cardinal Gibbons health condition remains unchanged per statement from friends.
Frederick A. Wallis, immigration commissioner, will supervise distribution of 12 000 Christmas gifts to new arrivals at Ellis Island tomorrow.
Harry Johnson, 66, a city seaman, died in City hospital Thursday night after being struck by a Cowen Park street car at Second Avenue and Blanchard Street. His skull was fractured and his right arm and jaw broken. He was identified by a Seamen's union card. relatives have not been found. The car was operated by Motorman EB Forcier and Conductor E T Christensen, bound for the North Seattle barns.
Mrs. Hilda Scott was given custody of her 14 month old child and the home with furniture in a divorce case before Judge A W Prater. The ruling stays in effect until January 10 when further action will be heard. The court allowed Mrs Scott to keep the baby and home for Christmas, despite her husband Arthur P Scott’s bid to overturn the order.
Eddna Harron, 14, in Los Angeles appeals for a burglar who looted her Hollywood residence to return her gold wrist watch. The watch was a Christmas gift from her brother, actor Robbie Harron, who recently died in New York after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.
In St Louis on December 24 a bandit held up the office force of the Nelson Manufacturing company and escaped with 4200 dollars. The incident occurred in the heart of the city and authorities began an investigation.
A veteran aid appeal urges the public to provide employment rather than charity for ex servicemen. Captain J. Kr. Dean, chairman of the Elmer J. Noble Post Benevolent Committee, stresses the goal of honorable work and a fair livelihood for disabled and sick comrades in hospitals during Christmas.
Officials count expected heavy casualties after Mount Asama eruption on Wednesday. Tremors and lava sparked fires near Karuizawa, igniting a village at the mountain's foot as ash and smoke blanketed a wide area.
Superior Judge Willis quashed indictments against W. B. Borton Hari V. Maggert and W. G. Rumler in the Pacific Coast league gambling scandal. He ruled the indictments failed to allege a criminal act and dismissed the charges.
Viva Howard, 15, leaped to her death after rejection by Carl Pyle, 17, while two girls and another boy were in the car near Monterey Park. Viva died from a skull fracture at a hospital, and Pyle was jailed for inquiry. He said he did not love her and would not leave his steady girl.
Los Angeles reports a secret marriage between Hobart Bosworth famous actor and Mrs Cecile Percival widow of Harold Percival art director at the Ince studio. The ceremony occurred in San Diego Wednesday night performed by a local justice of the peace who did not know the groom's identity. Bosworth is also a director and writer.
The Pacific Coast Coal Company mine at Black Diamond killed four workers in a Wednesday cave-in. A coroner's jury ruled the disaster unavoidable, with Deputy Coroners W. H. Corson and Frank Koepili directing the investigation.
Two men collapsed and died on Seattle streets from heart failure. Michael F. Carroll 55 formerly of 1621 20th Ave was found dead at 101 Westlake Ave N after 10 AM. L Botts city hospital physician arrived too late. Carroll left a widow and four children. Charlie Wills 55 blacksmith died at a paper stand on 1617 Ave while purchasing a paper. Bodies sent to county morgue. Deputy Seilers investigated cause listed as heart failure.
San Francisco reports two Howard gangsters convicted and a third in the Jim Carey case. Ed Knockout Kruvosky was found guilty on the first ballot after jurors deliberated. Ed Spud Murphy awaits sentence with a move to retry following new evidence by his attorney.
Charles Larson mayor of Tolt told the sheriff his barn burned completely at 5 a m Friday and he suspects incendiary origin. He asked for an investigation and said he could provide suspects names.
Washington Dec 24 Senator George F. E. Chamberlain of Oregon was operated on today at a local hospital. Physicians reported the operation went well and his condition is not believed to be serious. New York body of Rt Rev Charles Sumner Burch Episcopal bishop laid in crypt at Cathedral of St John the Divine.
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