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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
A reflective meditation on time and aging as December births a new year. The narrator ponders youth lost, the rapid passage of years, and whether personal growth, kindness, and gratitude accompany each cycle. The piece contrasts nostalgic pasts with present fatigue and questions if happiness improves with time.
In a reflective exhortation, the writer urges readers to treat time as money and take an hour each year to reassess life. He urges a fresh start for 1920, challenging individuals to examine their purpose, actions, and character to ensure a hopeful, honest year ahead.
George B. Waters reports that the American public faces higher living costs in 1920. Food costs rose 3.8 percent since January 1, 1919, with total living expenses up about 88 percent since prewar levels. Wages lag behind price increases, though some trades show large raises, such as steel, hosiery, and clothing workers.
In Baltimore on January 1 four girls and a 16 year old were wounded by bullets from a touring car with two men in uniform on the running board. The victims include Mies Lidian Bratman 17 Rannie Rosenthal 19 Elsie Smokier 18 Frieda Noonburg 17 and Joseph Crocker 16. A passerby named A D Staneburg pursued but could not catch the shooters.
Pasadena January 1 crowds packed the city for the New Year's football clash between 11 Oregon players and 11 Harvard men. Weather was mild and crowds swelled before kickoff as Oregon coach Huntington and Harvard coach Fisher voiced confidence in their teams' chances.
A lighthearted society piece lists Will Boeing and other bachelors as leap year prospects. It names Edwin A. Strout Jr and several socialites and businessmen, noting luxury homes, careers, and lavish lifestyles as allure for debutantes seeking husbands. The tone playfully appraises each man’s appeal and readiness for matrimony.
Thieves entered Bursse’s grocery store at 1000 Ninth Avenue early Thursday and escaped with $15 from the cash register plus a large quantity of cigars and cigarettes. Police report details unavailable.
A playful call to readers to enter the New Year Rhyme Contest with a chance at free Clemmer tickets. Advertisers promise good credit at the bank and urge readers to check the classifieds for all details and offers.
Five thousand fans filled Athletic field in Everett as Scott High Toledo met Everett High for the prep school national championship. Gov Hart attended in a special box while Referee Tracy Strong officiated with assistants Rutch Boyle Len Allison Wee Coyle and others.
London dispatch reports the crumbling anti Bolshevik front as Kolchak forces retreat from Irkutsk and Denikin withdraws toward the Sea of Azov. Bolsheviks seize Ekaterinoslav and Novomoskovsk, while Denikin’s power wanes and Taganrog becomes a possible safe haven.
Patrolman John J. McGill, 30, wounded in the leg by Miss Martin, 27, during a confrontation at 62114 Pike St. Police report McGill held in city jail on open charge as investigation continues. Martin admits firing after McGill allegedly demanded entry.
President Wilson signs the McNary bill extending the sugar equalization board for one year. A White House statement notes doubts about practical use of purchasing sugar from Cuba, while prices may still be controlled. licensing power may curb profiteering as Cuban sugar enters and prices possibly ease in coming weeks.
Two youths Earl stead and A. J. Taylor, ages 19 and 18, were arrested in a car owned by R. Casey at 905 Olympic place just after midnight on New Year's. Taylor admitted inviting Linstead to ride, then led him to Casey's automobile where the engine started before police arrived.
The thermometer reads 32 degrees at 5 a m Thursday marking a chilly start to 1920. U S Weather Observer Salisbury forecasts fair weather for New Year’s Day with north easterly winds for the next 48 hours.
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