29 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
1
The column laments delayed road work and labor shortages while praising year round work in a 365 day economy. It recalls a crossing cop who berated a driver and argues for courteous, professional policing. It notes lazy streetlight workers and broader concerns about workforce discipline in Seattle.
A serialized introduction to Arthur Ransome’s six article series on real conditions in postwar Soviet Russia. The piece frames Ransome’s aim to present unfiltered, on the ground observations from Moscow and frontier crossings, contrasting Finnish and Russian frontier life and outlining Ransome’s background and his forthcoming book Russia in 1919.
Benedict J. Mellor 146 year old Canadian youth pleads guilty in district court to conspiracy to import foreign contract labor. He receives a one hour mild sentence and is remanded to the immigration department for deportation, while three older accomplices faced heavy fines last week.
Southeast storm warnings were ordered displayed Monday at all North Pacific seaports. A small storm near Vancouver Island moves eastward bringing fresh southeast to south gales today. In Roseburg Oregon, December 29, three of four jail escapees are recaptured after they reportedly crowed their way out of cells.
Reports from Seattle and other cities describe a rising crime wave with a so called crime club of thieves and burglars suspected in multiple locales. Chicago records high murders with 300 homicides in 11 months while Baltimore and St Louis report rings and groups linked to varied crimes. San Francisco deploys round the clock police and armed patrols to curb the trend.
In Los Angeles a defendant named New faced a delayed trial as attorneys watched his condition closely. Witnesses including newspaper man Albert Nathan and cook Frank Webb testified about New’s erratic behavior, including bizarre acts with food and a team of horses, while the court debated Nathan’s competence and New’s sanity.
Seattle officials pledge strict enforcement to ban high voltage beverages while allowing cafes to stay open one hour later. Police Chief Warren warns against alcohol misuse as crowds gather for New Year’s Eve, promising arrests for violators and a liquorless celebration.
Philadelphia faces a wave of crimes including a church bombing attempt, a jewel theft by auto bandits, a safe cracking, car thefts, and a suburban motor bandit robbery. Portland reports a crime surge as Mayor George L. Baker heads the police department amid widespread misconduct.
The city prepares for a January census drive asking every man woman and child to be counted. Officials urge honest answers on birth, race, age, schooling, home ownership and immigration status with clerks ready at key city sites.
Four hours after being shot in the chest by Harry Erickson, Seattle taxi driver, Jack L. Martin, a former pugilist, died at City Hospital. A search continues for two companions who fled after leaving Martin wounded near Roy Street and 8th Avenue.
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