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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
1
Seattle readers attend a tribute to Beethoven in Meany Hall as the Third Symphony elevates listeners to heroic heights. The piece prompts readers to reflect on art, performance, and the broader pursuit of exalted experience through music.
The 14th U S census begins with Seattle enumerators door to door counting all residents. In city precinct 1248, 276 enumerators cover six blocks and parts of two more, recording names ages occupations and home status for every sleeping resident.
A discussion argues for rewarding years of spotless driving to encourage safety. Supporters say careful, humane drivers deserve recognition, while crimes like joyriding and road hogging should be punished. The text contends society rarely rewards good conduct and settles for penalties or empty appeals.
San Quentin Cal Jan 2 Lafayette Newell murderer of Mrs Reeves near Placerville was hanged at 10 16 am the trap sprung and he died at 10 27 am He cried I am tired of life and was nervous as he faced execution He collapsed en route to scaffold and again on the trap before death was pronounced
United Press reports British fear over Bolshevik expansion toward India with Gen Maurice warning of a growing red propaganda effort in the British sphere. Moscow dispatches claim victories in South Russia and the retreat of Denikin toward the Sea of Azov as anti Bolshevik forces struggle to stabilize Russia.
A Jan 2 collision on the Keat Elighway in San Francisco left John Maloy dead when struck by a taxicab carrying six passengers all injured as the taxi overturned while swerving to avoid the victim.
The period after holidays brings a steadier market as people settle into ordinary city life. Classified advertising, including Star ads, is expected to yield better results once the postholiday hustle subsides.
The Chinese Welfare society in San Francisco protests to the board of supervisors alleging the film Tong Man starring Seasue Hayakawa is Japanese propaganda and an insult to the Chinese race. The picture is slated to open at a local theatre next Sunday.
Citizens must register at the city comptroller offices between January 5 and 27 to participate in the March election. The precinct books open January 16 and 17, with about 3,750 registrations daily on the 20 working days. Clerks will try to accommodate thousands despite a heavy workload.
A party of about 20 armed men raided the Limerick post office at midnight, holding 12 staff at gunpoint and robbing safes of 2000 to 4000 pounds plus money orders. Pickets stood outside to warn of danger during the heist.
A playful note urges Stanley to stay upbeat about holidays. It suggests that if every holiday were a day off, life would be brief, using humor to encourage resilience and a practical view of time.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Francisco Murguia commander of federal troops in Coahuila has revolted against President Carranza. The move threatens Carranza's hold on Coahuila as Villa forces may capitalize on the turmoil after raids in northern Coahuila.
Five men were killed in an explosion at the Hagley plant of the Du Pont Powder Company in Wilmington Pennsylvania. The victims Lummn Pinder Calvin Swartwood Antonio Grangullo Gio vanni Martini and Thomas Anselmi worked at the pressing mill corning mill and three grinding mills that blew up. Three tons of powder exploded and much glass was shattered across the city.
Friday Friends of Mayor Fitzgerald meet at Green Lake Public Library at 7 30 pm to organize active support for their candidate and lay plans for outreach.
Montana merchants suffer blues as they mark wholesale cost prices on all sale articles in four inch letters. Law requiring cost tags took effect Jan 1 to curb profiteering. Merchants say cost excludes rent depreciation payrolls and insurance, causing public misperception.
In Chicago a jury investigation follows mass raids that net 278 revolutionists. Maclay Hoyne accuses Justice Palmer of political interference while New York, Boston and Detroit sees similar plots. Among those taken is Alex Ivanoff linked to Lenine’s group during the steel strike era.
Omaha dealers report a 25 percent drop in hides in the past week as prices for number one salt cured hides slide from 32 to 26 cents a pound. The development could influence the high cost of shoe leather and related goods.
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