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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
4
Police log shows two armed bands robbing a Japanese store at 2228 First Ave and other nearby shops. K Caniguchi reported $35 taken after a 7 p.m. hold up. Edward Fisher lost $20 a watch and a $5 charm at 1016 James St at midnight. W E B Cotty was robbed of $1 at 39th Ave and Aurora Ave by two men with red masks.
A joint Senate banking and agriculture hearing reopened the question of how Congress can help farmers. Witnesses including J. R. Howard of the American Farm Bureau supported a German credit plan. Brauer proposed a 1 billion dollar loan secured by German property. Treasury Secretary Houston blocked it. Republicans oppose it, and Western and Southern members may not back this proposal. Lawmakers pursue new farm bills after holidays.
The jury trying Jules W. Arnstein and associates on charges of bringing stolen New York securities to Washington reported it could not reach a verdict and was discharged. M Bowles, a Washington attorney and defendant, was re arrested on New York authorities’ request, then released on bail along with Arnstein and others. Arnstein planned to depart for Chicago to join his wife.
Mrs Miriam Leasure aged and unable to walk stood at the witness stand in Judge Walter M French's court as desertion was cited. Married in 1880 she claimed she had not seen her husband for 25 years and said he was a Civil War veteran.
Police search for W. F. Fanchez a 44 year old West Indian man who escaped Thursday night from the county stockade where he served a 150 day sentence for vagrancy imposed by Justice of the Peace O. W. Brinker on September 13.
New York reports notes from performers who keep exotic pets. Stephanie Deste wears a snake headdress while Olga Petrová and others boast trained bears, a lion cub, and a camel in their routines. Mary Blair, Ruth Shipley, and Irby Marshall discuss animal companions and the thrill of untamed pets.
Kent grangers and thousands of petitioners urge Gov. Hart to commute Isom White’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Resolutions from Valley Central Grange No. 243 condemn capital punishment in White’s case and request clemency from Governor Hart.
Denver observers report a stranger carrying Christmas packages attempted to mail them into a red box on a street corner. Two fire engines and several hose companies responded and the firemen directed him to mail the burden.
Soviet proclamations in Constantinople say all Armenian property including land forests and churches now belong to the masses and private property is not exempt. The measure repudiates national debts notably the American loan. After relief withdrawal, Moscow sent 60 wagon loads of clothing and food to ease suffering.
Ambassador Count Hayashi from Tokyo states Japan does not intend to pace an arms buildup and favors discussions on arms reduction. He notes Japan seeks friendly ties with the United States and China, values the Britain alliance, and views its naval program as defensive for an island empire.
Christmas Eve at the Ryther home finds the children eager for the big tree while Mother Ryther handles a flood of appreciation notes. The fund drive targets 26 000 to support the home and build a small isolation ward with W A Wilkins coordinating efforts from 601 Collins building and gifts including 50 from the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers union and 36 stockings from Harry B Larson.
Italy faced the threat of civil war as dAnnunzio’s forces held Fiume amid a government blockade. Premier Giolitti conferred with parliament’s foreign committee about the Pact returned to the record and a firm blockade was promised, with War Minister Romani outlining military issues and Count Sforsa detailing diplomatic risks.
Ruth Gordon, famed as the baby talk lady, recovers in a Chicago hospital after leg operations to straighten bow legs. She recalls the pain of treatment but says visitors in a nightie hurt more, noting she trained to pose so bow legs wouldn't show on stage. Gregory Sekt Enae stays by her side as doctors confirm the procedure.
The Olberammergau writer reports Christmas approaching as food shortages threaten the Passion Play from 1643 vows. He thanks American relief helpers for aiding freezing villagers and hopes for relief to rescue the play and the town, hoping to greet old friends again.
The Star circulation department gave each route and branch carrier a one-pound box of chocolates as the annual Christmas treat, delivered by the department today.
London reports a three day government shutdown as Parliament prorogued by King George ends hopes for action on Ireland. Rail and mail service reduce to essential work. telegraph and newspapers largely halt. King George expressed faith in home rule and praised the League of Nations.
D Matsumi of United Northwest banquet at the New Washington hotel urged friendly U S relations with Japan to keep Japan business from harm. He, with T Inouye of Yokohama Specie Bank, called for dropping anti Japanese land bar proposals here. Ma Ateurnt urged against racially restricting Japanese workers, claiming whites are constitutionally unfit for some tasks.
Bruce C Bemn died December 24 in Chicago and on his deathbed sent word to Judge Sabath that he wished a legal separation from his wife as his final wish. The judge granted the divorce.
Absent minded students will see their belongings pass into strangers hands as the Associated Students hold an annual lost and found auction on campus Friday January 7 at 4 p m.
In Chicago on December 24 Jack Luder man was nabbed by a detective while purchasing whiskers for his Santa Claus stunt. He faces charges of desertion from the army. In Portland Oregon Alaska invited to take part in Atlantic-Pacific High ways and Electrical exposition here in 1926.
In New York on December 24 Harriet Adams, first American woman Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, argues exploration is not common for women yet possible. She recalls 40,000 miles in three years across Venezuela and the West Indies, visits to French trenches, and camels in Mongolia, claiming women can rival men if driven to travel and love the strange.
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