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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
5
Directory entry listing attorneys at law with free initial consultation and reduced fees. Provides address at 315 Burke Building and general services for various cases with no fees specified.
Republican leaders and members of the state central committee met at the Hotel New Arctic to set a date for the state convention. Proposed dates were April 30 or May 17, with the Lincoln day banquet to name the host city at the Masonic Temple.
Grand Rapids associate editor Frank M. Sparks testified that Richard Fletcher the state labor commissioner told him Newberry spent 800000 to win the election. Sparks added he knew Newberry spent half a million, but Fletcher insisted the total was 800000. Fletcher is a defendant.
Paris reports confirm the death of Edmond de Rothschild, elder member of the Rothschild family and father of the secretary to former Prime Minister Clemenceau, in Paris yesterday. A Haint dispatch wrongly identified him, but the cable clarifies the elder Rothschild’s passing and corrects the record.
In San Francisco on February 12, a looming clash between Federal Telegraph and Pacific Telephone & Telegraph arises after Pacific cancels leases held by Federal starting February 15. Wires span from San Francisco to Portland. Attorney Hiram Johnson Jr. says Federal will contest the cancellation.
Ottawa Feb 12 The Canadian senate divorcee mill will grind as never before as 112 notices of intended divorce applications are already filed in provinces with their own courts. Formal petitions cannot be presented until parliament meets.
Six defendants were held by federal authorities in Chicago on charges of stealing checks sent to soldiers' dependents from the mails. Prosecutors say a nationwide gang operated to commit the fraud.
Several hundred locals campaign for Herbert Hoover with a banquet in Los Angeles. Ralph C. Ely, a notable New Mexico political figure, delivered the principal address.
Raoul Peret was chosen as president of the French chamber of deputies succeeding Paul Deschanel who has become president of France. The announcement came from Paris on February 12 as United Press reports.
Philadelphia report states Mrs. Mary Furns, a newlywed, was held up by a bandit near a police station. He demanded money and jewelry, took $23 and her fur, tore gloves, and finally allowed her to keep her wedding ring. She fainted at home.William Burnes notified authorities. A separate hospital note reports an in hospital patient suspected of opium poisoning.
The Washington Alumni association official publication will return next week after a 1917 discontinuation. A Milan industry debuts new manufacturer making boxes for collars, cuffs and cigars, plus furniture coverings and wallpaper.
The 26th annual Policemen's ball will occur February 16 at the Masonic temple. Thousands of window placards announce the event, and Chief Warren says all officers must appear in full uniform for the dance.
Lincoln reports at an Irish self determination meeting Professor McNeil says Sinn Fein appears ready to accept Lloyd George’s home rule proposal and apply it to Ireland as it does local government, signaling potential approval of a national framework.
CHICAGO February 12 Surgeons removed 50 pounds of surplus flesh from Paul Biles bay window. The city notes the remarkable weight loss did not end in death reflecting on Shylock’s bar and a pound of flesh with a humorous reference from the local music scene.
Miss Hazel Kennedy at Stanley Apartments Seventh Avenue and Madison Street reported a man tried to force entry Wednesday night. He fled before police arrival, leaving no suspect or injuries.
The Senate adjourned in memory of Abraham Lincoln after Senator Keyes read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address from the original manuscript, kept by the Keyes family for years.
Detachment of Eighth Engineers arrives in Seattle to represent all of Washington’s Own regiments in the state. Second Lieut. L. F. Rhodesia leads the team and directs recruiting in Oregon, Montana and Washington, aiming to survey Western Washington and welcome new soldiers.
The Army Recruiting Office announced the closing of all one year enlistments in the chemical warfare service. Only two branches remain open for short-time enlistments the engineers and the field artillery. Applicants must have prior service to qualify.
Amy O'Connor known as the Irish Rose received $19,000 from a federal court jury in Indianapolis. She sued Allen Gray a millionaire banker of Eveneville Ind claiming he brought her to America from London and that their relationship in New York led to an illegal operation that ruined her health.
Paris February 12 The French foreign office rejected a report claiming Germany would present a list of alleged Allied war guilt in reply to the demand for surrender of German war crime suspects.
Danish totals show 75 023 votes for Denmark and 25 087 for Germany after revised counts in the Schleswig plebiscite. In Seattle the American Society of Engineers chapter names John J Hall as president Maj Carl Reeves as vice president and Capt Bertram D Dean as secretary treasurer at their annual meeting. In Spokane a moonshine incident ends with a bottle explosion during a trial as attorneys retreat.
Tide alerts show low tide at 10 am and second low at 6:40 pm. High tide listed for October 8 reaches 16.5 feet. The note mentions a 10 am low and an evening tide pattern for Seattle harbor.
Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan & Co. left New York for the Far East via Vancouver to seal a China loan agreed upon by leading bankers from the United States, France, Japan, and England. He will first meet Japanese financiers, accompanied by Jeremiah Smith of Boston and Martin Egan, ex-China newspaper correspondent.
Seattle arrivals list ships including Mara from Tacoma at 10 20 am and Santa Ines from Tacoma at 5 pm Yosemite from San Francisco at 2 40 pm with Davenport from San Pedro via San Francisco at 2 20 pm Kohehua Mara from Kobe via Honolulu at 6 30 pm Theobyalla from trial trip at 3 pm and Chicago Maru bound for Tacoma at 7 19 pm Yosemite bound for Tacoma at midnight Highe bound for Taku Bar via Mukilteo at 9 pm.
Honolulu reports arrivals on February 11 including S tr Makura from Auckland and Governor from Seattle. San Francisco bound ships include St Admiral Sedley and Ar eyll. Victoria and other ports record arrivals and sailings with multiple vessels listed along with departure notes and times.
Wireless Canadian Government reports indicate multiple vessel movements. Entries include Admiral Hebree from San Francisco to Victoria and Celilo heading toward Dangences, with positions noted near 37 miles south of Tatooeh and 15 miles south of Orange Harbor. Additional craft like Providencia and Bilver Mhel originate or pass near Greys Harbor and Portland, while Capt. A F Loca sails Richmond to Point Wells and Brookdale moves San Francisco to Tacoma with distances given.
A crowded catalog of ships and docks at Seattle ports lists multiple vessels and moorings from Smith Cove to Puget Sound terminals. Notable entries include the Mesioo Maru at Pier A and the Admiral Evans at Pier 1. The list covers bunkering, drydocks, and whaling ships with numerous yard names and company mentions. A separate note accuses John E. Jones of selling a doped hamburger as a violation of food laws.
A temporary strength in the wholesale egg market is noted with steady quotes at 46 cents per dozen and forecasts of higher prices due to heavy demand. Butter prices hold steady. Local stock yards report 166 hogs. cattle weaker. Celery shipments in heavy demand at 10.50 per crate. apples improving and orange prices aided by jobbers.
Local market price listings show wholesale rates for cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, potatoes, apples, grapes, oranges, nuts, and dairy products. Prices vary by region and item, with some entries indicating per crate, per hundredweight, per pound, or per dozen quantities.
Portland market notes cattle receipts 33 head with steady prices. Good to choice steers 12.60 to 18.50, cows and heifers 9.50 to 10.60, calves 7.0 to 7.7, hogs 11 to 16.25, sheep market steady with lambs 17.18 to 16.60 and yearlings 19.60 to 14.06, creamery and cheese prices listed.
Cattle receipts 2000 head show market softening with steers and cows mixed. calf prices range around 16 to 17 dollars. Hog receipts 2600 head push prices steady to higher with tops near 16 dollars and most sales around 14 to 15 dollars. Sheep and lambs receipts 14000 head indicate slower, lower demand with lambs around 14 dollars and ewes near 10 to 12 dollars.
A survey of market stalls lists fresh herring at 6 cents per pound, halibut at 25 cents, fresh crabs and other seafood, and staples like Carnation milk, Albers oats, Creamed Wheat, and butter. Also noted are meats, shelf prices, and daily specials across stalls 34-36 and nearby corners.
Readable items show a market bulletin with prices and product names. Entries list Carnation milk, Del Monte tomatoes, walnuts, pork and beans, coffee, tea, and cleaning goods across stalls 14 15 120 121 192 in Westlake and Pike Place areas with cents and dollars noted. The tone mirrors a local newspaper shopping roundup.
The Census Bureau seeks 1,200 industrial census takers with applications directed to Frank L. Sanford, chief special agent, in San Francisco. Police report wedding garments stolen from a Georgetown couple reportedly found in the room of J. R. LeBlanc at 614 Sixth Ave.
W H Edwards conductor on the Seattle to Vancouver train pleaded guilty to bringing two suitcases of liquor into the United States. Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer sentenced him to 76 days in King County Jail Thursday morning.
A blaze from an unknown attic source damaged a boarding house owned by G. R. Butterworth. Martin Hedmeau’s attic room fire caused $1,150 in repairs and was reported Wednesday evening to Eva, the operator.
Sydney report notes Sir Ross Smith who flew from England to Australia plans a world circumnavigation. Vickers builds a float equipped plane with Condor engines to alight on oceans. Smith believes the journey can be completed in about 70 days.
Oklahoma's eight delegates at large to the Republican national convention will be uninstructed. The state convention here decided Jacob Hamon was endorsed for national committeeman. Gen. Wood had been expected to secure the Oklahoma delegation.
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