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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
7
A grand jury in Spokane district probes profiteering over influenza relief items. An inspected blanket priced at 3.25, 6.25, and 9.75 dollars is cited as an example of price tags under scrutiny. An influenza patient is associated with the case and the $9.75 tag is noted as paid.
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln s birth with Seattle events led by the Young Men s Republican club banquet at the Masonic temple. Gov McKelvie of Nebraska will deliver the principal address on Firet Principles as banks and offices close for the holiday while post offices stay open.
A West Seattle event promoting Fitzgerald for Mayor is planned with notices for 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on California Avenue near Admire Way. The gathering aims to rally supporters and discuss campaign goals.
The notice lists political campaign events for Caldwell at Woodman Hall Columbia City and Fitzgerald at Meany Hall with times. It also mentions the Green Lake Hainer Valley Business Club meeting and a Seattle Symphony Orchestra concert. A separate item notes Motorship Broobya ll a built by Patterson McDonald yard passing trials Wednesday.
A sales pitch claims Weeks' Dreak-to-Tablets can boost orders and end illness by urging investment of twenty five eames. The note suggests a travel and hotel scene with a purchasing agent and mentions a salesman named Shipman and a sales manager. The ad style emphasizes quick cures and friendly advice.
Dr. Henry E. Jackson of the U S Bureau of Education urges abolishing class distinctions and using open forums and schoolhouses as public spaces to discuss issues. He cites fear in Spokane and Seattle, calls for free speech, and notes a planned $1,000,000 open forum temple in Spokane.
In Cleveland Ohio on February 12 a conference of 500 leaders from education faith politics and labor planned discussions on countering Bolshevism fostering labor capital relations and workers issues. The American Commercial Association seeks to press Secretary Lansing to lift the export ban to Russia as the port commission was notified Wednesday.
Prominent shipbuilders indicted by a federal grand jury in Seattle area appeared in Marshal John M. Boyle's office and posted bail of 2500 dollars each. Bail was also furnished by officers of Gray's Harbor Motorship and Emergency Fleet corporations and Sea born Shipyard figures. Captain John F. Main remained out on 10000 dollars bond from prior indictments.
In Montesano on February 12 prosecutors view Tor Morgan a key witness in the Armistice Day I W W hall murder trial. Morgan, present at Centria during the shooting, is expected to testify soon about the actual events in the Industrial hall. His credibility hinges on his account of the night’s happenings and any plot details.
In Salt Lake City Max Rein hart an interned German is paroled and may travel to Mexico. In Washington Tampico robbers kill one and wound three while stealing 30000 dollars. In Berkeley Mrs Parker Seeber 103 dies after a fall at home. Major Frank Buchanan of Tacoma is reported captured by Polsheviki. In Chehalis Mrs C R Jackson dies of pneumonia. Bremerton a motor ferry will connect Seattle and the navy yard district. In Yreka five Chinese are arrested on liquor charges. Spokane Miss Marguerite Mot le soon to be married presented a chest of silver at a public reception. In Aberdeen Andrew Townson dies en route for medical treatment. Bremerton Kitsap may get a government park on land between Beattie and Bremerton. Two pontoon targets turn turtle at launching but are righted. In Chicago teachers gain a salary increase. In Richmond a new mercantile corporation reportedly bought 1600 stores. In Berne three Alpine climbers fall into a mountain crevasse.
A Seattle audience questions politeness on streetcar etiquette. Responses note mixed behavior with some men giving up seats to women, while others abstain. Several residents call for consideration of both ages and work schedules in seating norms.
M. Larson from Eagle Harbor invited two newcomers to join a city excursion. Police seek the two friends and the missing $700 roll after the visitor observed flashing bills during the night.
Washington state game official L. H Darwin announced that 400000 small trout will be taken from the Walla Walla hatchery and released into streams across the state. He said the hatchery contains 17000000 fry and eyes.
Chicago February 12 All American Farm Labor Co operative congress opens with president C H Gustafson outlining goal to reduce living costs by removing middleman profits. He notes reports of plans to launch a third party during the gathering.
The suffrage president says with Idaho's ratification, 20 states back federal woman suffrage and women gain citizenship doors. National League of Women Voters committees convene to survey conditions and draft a legislative program to present to party platform committees.
Transoceanic Company will load three 169000-ton steamers at Attle for the Orient in March. The plan anticipates swift departure to accelerate trade and supply routes across the Pacific.
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