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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1920
Page
1
A narrator recounts temperamental drives and the stubborn flivver in human terms describing its quirks. The tale crescendos with a warm overhaul and a new overcoat, turning the car from foe to affectionate playmate.
Early morning prowlers forced a skylight entry at the Broadway lunch and robbed the cash register of ten dollars. Police were notified.
A brief classified notice notes a maiden leather bathing dress was found and that all items came back in an envelope. It offers free tickets to Clemmer Theatre and directs readers to the Classified Ad page with the phone number Main 600.
Hugh M. Caldwell writes about removing politics from municipally owned utilities and clarifies his campaign stance on the city’s management. He denies backing morphean favoritism and urges the Star and Seattle readers to consider his proposed utility reforms and integrity in office.
The Star questions Caldwell on his plan to appoint a successor if out of the race and urges a constructive program. It notes Fitzgerald remains in, while praising and opposing Caldwell and Morphine in past campaigns. The piece praises the municipal railway’s progress under a nickel fare and urges better service rather than mere criticism.
In a letter to The Star Caldwell asks if the paper speaks for Mr Fitzgerald. The Star asserts its independence, stating it does not solicit campaigns or favors and that it supports the best candidate in Betis pages, with clear public stances.
Tulsa January 12 five thousand people or a quarter of Skiatook population sixteen miles from Tulsa are seriously ill with a strange malady baffling state health officials. Several deaths reported as physicians call it a mild form of cholera beginning with dysentery and rapid weight loss.
The Laugh and Live Longer contest concluded Saturday night and the winning entries will be announced Wednesday after judging is complete.
In his opening campaign speech Mr. Caldwell attacks Fitzgerald over ties and asks voters whom he would appoint to oversee important work. The Star distances itself from supporting either candidate but seeks clarity on Caldwell’s proposed appointees.
Miss Nellie Friend 18 and daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Friend was found safe after a Friday night plunge into Lake Washington to end an unhappy affair with a married broker. She recovered at home and declined legal action. The family stated the broker had long pursued her and the incident ended without prosecution.
Seattle detectives trace Merrill Perry a 19 year old arrested in a pawn shop at 222 Occidental avenue while disposing of burglary loot. He admits robbing six Auburn stores and a Mount Vernon shop around January 1 and a trunk with about 800 dollars of furs is found.
The defense for Harry New argues for acquittal in the death of his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. Attorney Judd R. Rush outlines the insanity basis for the plea as court opens. Mrs. Alice Lesser intends to attend the final arguments by District Attorney Woolwine, who seeks New's conviction.
Horace Dodge millionaire automobile maker was reported out of danger today after pneumonia illness at the Ritz Carlton hotel. He had been hospitalized and his condition improved with doctors optimistic about his recovery.
White, 19, remains to die by hanging for the murder of Everett taxi driver Lee Linton after a jury verdict. Accomplice J D Morton, 17, faces trial as the investigation details a plan to join Villa in Mexico and rob along the way.
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