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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented pine from Seattle talks of Pacific Northwest destiny and city growth with Seattle praised for metropolitan spirit. It blends civic booster lines with a music review praising Spargur and a Viennese program, noting Humoresque and Irish Rhapsody and highlighting bargain concert pricing in Seattle.
Evidence emerges of a Sinn Fein court martial in Cork that condemned Harry Quinnlisk to death, led him to a midnight field and shot him. The operation reportedly involved an unmasked firing squad and a flashlight reading of the verdict.
Illness again delayed the Centralia murder trial in Montesano. Four of 14 jurors suffer severe colds and influenza. Hunger strike widens as three more prisoners refuse meals. Loren Roberts remains isolated.
In New York Miss Arma Shaffer struck a burglar with a chair during a daylight intrusion and knocked him through a window. In Los Angeles Mrs W Wyatt was quarantined at home after contracting influenza and heard a grand concert over the telephone. A theater manager says patrons may face a 20 cent war tax.
Washington February 24 Republican leaders plan to force action on the peace treaty. Senator Lodge gave notice that on Thursday he will call up the treaty and demand it stay before the Senate with no interruption until disposed of.
Patrolman J H Stoddard nabbed EB P Tremper Jr speeding at 32 mph on 12th Ave and John Von Carnop at 39 mph on Jackson St. Both drivers were released on their personal notes.
In Cleveland on February 24 an assertion that milk grew in cans sparked a decision to take classes of children to the country for a study of farm animals.
Hannah Klein aged 104 ran away from home yesterday and forgot her address. She wandered in the cold slush all night before a policeman found her unharmed.
Spokane authorities reprimanded Mise Rosa HH Chapel for attending school while ill with smallpox. The school board ruled she earns half pay for the time off, while teachers with flu who stayed home receive full pay.
United States Commissioner H B Hatch refused warrants for the arrest of Iron county prosecutor Martin McDonough and other officials amid a planned federal probe of prohibition enforcement in Michigan. Major A V Dalrymple led a 30 man party to Iron River, signaling a strong federal push with anticipated involvement from Attorney General Palmer and District Attorney Walker.
A series of pedestrian collisions occurred this week. John Murray 12 and Tom 8 were injured when struck by A J Stocks vehicle at 334th Avenue and McClellan Street. Frank Miller 14 was hurt crossing 12th Avenue and Union Street by Carl Newcomb. A boy hit by C J Fairhurst in Greenwood Avenue vicinity suffered minor injuries.
Kenneth K. Nelson, 400 21st Avenue North, was playing in the street near his home when struck by an automobile driven by J. T. Butts, 606 19th Avenue North. The boy sustained no serious injuries.
Iron County residents panic as federal officers feared on the way. They pinned sheets to shacks in surrender displays and hung lanterns and pillow cases to indicate retreat from the hoarded liquor. Some destroyed stills and casks, spilling high percentage wine as snow stained.
A daily panel asks five readers if bachelors should face a special tax. Dr W L Harrison doubts the idea, Mrs Fred MacFarlane considers it possible, Mrs C H O Neil says no, Lillian Thomas Nutter supports it, and Mrs C C Cawthorne argues bachelors benefit the country more than many married men.
Washington February 24 The United States Bureau of Investigation will hunt evidence against retail meat profiteers in every section of the country, the Department of Justice disclosed today. Arrests are expected and action will follow.
William Fay Ealy who was acquitted of murder and his mother Anna Nemitz agreed to disclose jail conditions at a joint meeting of the Washington State Prison association and the penal cabinet of the Women s Legislative Council of Washington. The event is set for Meves cafeteria at 645 p.m. Baly and Nemitz spent days in the city jail after their arrest in the case and hinted at conditions observed during the trial.
Bandits blew open the Silvana postoffice safe with nitroglycerin and escaped with 200 dollars in cash 65 dollars in stamps and a 50 dollar Liberty bond. Officers hunt the thieves near Everett. In a separate case attorney Robert H Lindsay 80 filed suit in superior court Tuesday claiming a streetcar strike at Third Ave and Pike St on November 26 caused injuries after the motorman failed to ring the bell.
Joseph D. Adams, in a divorce suit, abducted his two daughters Elsie 7 and Frances 6 to California after Sunday school. A telegram from Adams to Mrs. Adams, in Seattle, said he was held in Sacramento and would send an Oakland-bound ticket. Mrs. Adams intends to pursue legal action to bring them back.
Thorndyke-Trenholme company opens new offices in Frisco to expand shipping operations and services. The move signals growth for the regional freight firm as it enhances logistical reach and customer access.
Washington Feb 24 Rail road union men expect President Wilson to veto the Esch Cummins railroad bill after Senate and House approval. They cite promises of a square deal and allege Congress ignored those pledges. Hines shaped the labor section and could influence Wilson while some see moving back to private control March 1 as a sign of a signing decision.
Carlo A. Silvestri a Black Diamond miner with five children waited at home for the arrival of his sixth child while a liquor-law charge in U S district court was postponed by Judge J Neterer on Tuesday.
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