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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
8
Rodney Gilbert argues Japan may use anti-American sentiment to placate internal unrest. He contrasts peace loving officials with a military-influenced leadership pursuing expansion in China and commerce. Critics fear a permanent military grip could lead to stagnation or ruin, questioning Japan’s next move to prove them wrong.
Writen Press Staff Correspondent reports that the League of Nations will be a major campaign issue in the 1920 elections. Anti league forces in six states plan to push the issue through party platforms and candidate records, aiming to keep the question before voters. Senate ratification prospects split factions as mild reservationists pressure for compromise and delays loom ahead of the January 15 Democratic caucus.
Three "wobblies" accused of industrial crimes and circulating thousands of red pamphlets face deportation proceedings. Arrested December 24 in a raid on 1324 Old Seventh Ave, they are Alex Norberg 25, A Swanson 35, and Fd Swanson 28, held in the city jail awaiting Immigrant Service action.
Vincent D. Lansell leaves on the steamship Admiral Watson for southeastern Alaska to spend a year trapping furs. His six months of work in Alaska last summer yielded about $27,000. This is his 18th trip to the region.
In Tacoma on December 27, three men indicted by a federal grand jury for violation of the espionage act refused to plead and declined legal representation. They announced they would defend themselves at trial set for January 13. Defendants named are W. Randall Edy and A. Grows, alleged I W W radicals and lit erature vendors.
City Treasurer fall raises questions over deposits in the Japanese Commercial Bank of Beattle totaling 20,900 while annual receipts reach 29,344,321.47 with disbursements at 25,269,292.54. Revenues from the light department total 2,477,211.04 and water receipts 1,291,070.59. Delinquent local improvement certificates amount to 99,326.30 and local annuements filed total 1,183,056.87.
Public works board to open bids next Friday for Rockport to Gorge Creek roadway to transport materials for Skagit power project. Three bids were opened. Grant Smith & Co. offered 79,759 dollars, J. Johnson 79,663 dollars, and Mandrie Construction 67,907 dollars.
The board of public works discussed conserving feeder springs adjacent to Green Lake. Action was deferred pending a survey report by park engineer H. L. McGillis and consulting engineer Charles W. B. Dove, expected to be filed next Friday. The plan includes laying mains and laterals to channel spring water into Green Lake and keep its level stationary.
In Little Rock Arkansas on December 27 six men condemned to die for taking part in the Blaine uprising last October were given a respite of at least 60 days after their attorneys filed motions seeking delays.
A mother and her 16 year old daughter stood by the charred Holly Farm at 9644 Sistave SS as the bodies of Glen Kenworthy and his father, 63, were recovered from the ruins. Authorities say the father died while trying to save his son after holly wreaths cast into a stove caused an explosion. The cedar house with thin walls burned rapidly. funeral arrangements were not yet made.
Relatives of Ambrose Smock are sought by the coroner after Smock was found dead in a room at 914 Eighth. A fire was burning under a pan on the stove when found. windows sealed, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected. Body placed at public morgue.
Detroit Midh Dec 27 The union Automobile Aircraft and Vehicle Workers Local 197 was forbidden to join the American Legion under a bylaw amendment adopted on the board of administration's recommendation. The move followed allegations that the Legion aided strikebreakers in major cities.
Notice shows a supreme court appeal involving six condemned men scheduled for execution on January 2. Governor Crough granted clemency or related relief affecting the condemned individuals.
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra performs a children’s night program at Meany Hall featuring tales narrated for kids by Louise Van Onte. Highlights include March of the Toys, Nutcracker suite, The Children’s Corner, Sleeping Beauty of the Woods, with tickets 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. Tickets available downtown at Sherman, Clay & Company’s store.
Final lists of Germans accused of war crimes have been exchanged by Britain and France. Trials will occur in special courts in each country with mixed courts martial to be determined later. Courts martial will be set up at Lille, London, and Liege for France, Britain, and Belgium respectively.
Charles Adams and Gilbert Belland both World War II veterans announced Saturday they formed Adama & Helland a cleaning business at 229 Denny Way. They developed a new cleaning process to treat buildings doors furniture linoleum brass work and more.
Three robbers held up the Western Union branch at 722 Market Street in San Francisco early today and escaped with $2,000. They gagged and bound night manager James Lynch, on his first night on the job, and pried open cabinet drawers. The thieves, ages 17 to 25, worked coolly by streetlamp light.
The Temple chorus and soloists will repeat Handel's Messiah at Sunday morning and evening services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Major Maurice Thompson named adjutant general of the state with rank of brigadier general. Harvey J. Mores removed from adjutant general, reduced to former National Guard rank. Governor Louis F. Kaer issues orders. Major Ernest L. Keene had been acting adjutant general. Thompson to succeed Moss amid ongoing dispute over authority and records transfer.
A brakeman on the Sunset Limited was killed and robbed near El Paso Thursday night by three Mexicans. His throat was cut in the attack, and the crime was confirmed in Eagle Pass today.
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