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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1920

Page

7

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Idaho Labor Debates Political Party Ties at Convention

Pocatello Idaho January 12 Authorized a poker? my Idaho labor at the opening of the State Federation of Labor convention today came out openly against the attempt to swing the workers as an organization into party politics. H Park Boise president of the federation said the move would not align with A F L policy and Idaho labor will not organize a political party at this time.

Pocatello Idaho

Young Morton Goes On Trial For Murder

In Everett on January 12, Joseph Darwin Morton a one year old charged in connection with the murder of taxicab driver Lee Linton on November 19 is on trial for his life before Superior Judge Ralph C Betiscourt. Morton’s co defendant Isom White 25 was sentenced to death by a jury. Prosecution says White fired the fatal shot and Morton suggested the plan but froze at the last moment. As of noon the jury has not yet reached a verdict. Linton was a well known figure in the Everett area drawing strong local interest in the case.

Everett Joseph Darwin Morton Lee Linton Ralph C. Betiscourt Morton Isom White Linton Merton Rial

Bride Accused of Orgamist Past Sparks Annulment Case

R. T. Ward, a veteran who married December 29, 1919, in Superior Court, contends his bride Rose was not simple and accuses her of relationship with another man. He says he learned three days after marriage that she had a previous husband and sought a second, leading to a drastic marital dispute.

Rose R. T. Ward Ward Saya

Propaganda probe widens as subpoenas issued in Senate

The Senate investigation into pro Soviet propaganda expands with a flood of new subpoenas announced by Chairman Moses. The panel aims to pursue financiers and a circle linked to Ludwig C. A. Martens, called ambassador of the Russian soviet republic, with details deferred at a former senator’s request.

Washington United Senate Moses Ticie Ring Ludwig C. A. Martens Rus Soviet Republic Hardwick Georgia Martens

Hoover urges loans to Austria to avert famine and poverty

In testimony to the House Ways and Means, Herbert Hoover pressed extending 150 million dollars in loans to Austria Poland and Armenia to stave off starvation while warning Europe must bear responsibility for Austria's postwar fate He argues Austria risks perpetual poverty unless political and economic reforms are implemented and cautions against too large U S credit.

Austria Bavaria Europe Hoover Poland Toles Auettia United States

Heifetz to Perform at Metropolitan Theatre on January 27

Jascha Heifetz the prodigy whose violin mastery has captivated the East will give a concert at the Metropolitan Theatre on January 27 per the Ladies' Musical Club. Born to train from age three and debuting at nine, Heifetz rose swiftly to international fame and is now regarded among the great violin masters.

Jascha Heifetz Metropolitan Theatre Ladies’ Musical Club East Atlantic Coast Heifete Royal School of Music Vilna Petrograd Leopold Auer

Trial of New In Final Week in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on January 12 the Harry 8 New murder trial enters its final week. Defense attorneys Judd Rush and John L Richardson will present dawn arguments, with one lawyer expected to address the court all day. Attorneys anticipate placing the case before the jury by late Wednesday or Thursday.

Los Angeles Harry Judd Rush John L. Richardson Altho Lawyera

Jap Infiltration of China Now On Says Bishop Here

Rt. Rev. F. R. Graves, Episcopal bishop of Shanghai, argues that Japanese infiltration is underway in China and that Chinese fear Japanese domination. He cites a Chinese boycott harming Japan's trade as part of a government plan, and is returning to Shanghai after a Detroit church conference.

China Bishop F. R. Graves Shanghai Frye Hotel Bishop Graves Japan Detroit

British Diplomat Goes to Germany

Lord Kilmarnock sails for Germany to serve as British diplomatic representative as Versailles peace takes effect. He previously served at Tokyo, signaling Britain’s effort to restore full relations with Germany. Arrival of German envoys expected. Swiss plan to evacuate the old embassy. Personal belongings of Prince Lichnowski returned to the building.

Germany London Lord Kilmarnock Kilmarnock Au Lomat Tokyo Prince Lichnowski

Wood denies quitting army to run for president

Major General Leonard Wood, visiting Washington for a meeting of army commanders, says reports he would resign to campaign for the Republican nomination are unwarranted and unauthorized. Senator Moses, his manager, had hinted at the move.

Washington Leonard Wood Moses Wood

Battle of Verdun Fought Right Here

Howard B Verdun sued his wife Lilian B for divorce in superior court Monday. They were married here August 14 1918. Incompatibility is the alleged reason for his suit.

Verdun France Howard B. Verdun Lilian B Superior Court

NEW TEMBLOR RAZES TOWNS NEAR COMAUT LAN

A fresh earthquake near Comaut Lan Vera Cruz today killed over 100 people. Puebla's governor reports refugees arriving while a village on Mount Orteaba vanished. War Minister Candido Aguilar threats federal troop action against rebel bands hindering relief efforts.

Puebla Mount Orteaba Candido Aguilar

Arrest of Wong Lun in Cannery Club Raid

Wong Lun alleged to carry a counterfeit dollar when deputies raided the Cannery Workers' club at 648 King Street. In total 24 Chinese men were arrested and 18 held for federal investigation. Lun had 980 in his pockets along with the counterfeit.

Wong Lun Cannery Workers’ Club Lun

U. S. Not Joining Kaiser Party Tribunal

The United States will not participate in the Kaiser party tribunal due to its failure to ratify the peace treaty. The five allied powers will represent the tribunal to try the former Kaiser.

U. S Kaiser Parib United States Kaleer

Burglary Report Includes Cash Keys and Feathers

Sunday night burglars stole cash and keys from multiple homes. Mrs. M Harney lost $7 and keys at 907 Siath Ave while Mary O Boyer reported two faultes, two pencils and a box with 14 strands of black paradise feathers from 109 Federal Ave. Thomas F Haley reported a lavender and yellow salt and garters and a searchlight from 806 Firat Ave. Mrs. M Robinson reported a fox fur valued at 150 from 19060 KB Union Et.

M. Harney Siath Ave Mary O. Boyer Federal Ave Thomas FB. Haley M. Robinson Union

Camera men attempt old hay stack stunt near White House

Jan 12 Washington observers watched a curious parade when secret service halted traffic and produced several men with cameras from a hat like magicians. The scene centered on a wheelchair bound president near the south portico as photographers claimed to aim for a photo of him.

Washington White House Secret Service

Oregon Solons Ratify Suffrage in Special Session

Salem delegates convened in a special session and unanimously approved a resolution ratifying the federal equal suffrage amendment within minutes. Senators voiced support as the measure was read, with several members calling out aye.

Butter Prices Lowered Quietly Across Local Market

Butter offerings on the local wholesale market Moray are reduced by six cents per pound. Quotes show butter at 63 cents per pound with cubes one cent under. Egg prices are erratic and a shipment of California spinach arrived Monday morning priced at 2.50 per hamper. Cauliflower shows a break in trade with prices slightly off. Large boxes quoted from 63 to 3.50. Potato market firm at 1.00 with potential rise of 5 cents. Trains delayed at the stockyards Monday with 260 head of cattle and 560 hogs expected by noon. Cattle steady, hogs higher.

Moray California

State Nautical School Opens for Entrance Examinations

The Washington Nautical School opened Monday with Commander B I Eckhardt in charge. Supplementary exams set for January 19 for youths aged 17 to 21, covering a two year course to become deck officers or engineers aboard merchant vessels. Cadets pay 145 dollars for the two year program, meals lodging and uniforms provided, with cruises to Alaska the Orient and Hawaii for practical training.

Tate Washington Nautical School Grover C. Gater Seattle Galer University of Washington B. I. Eckhardt Vicksturg Alaska Orient Hawaiian Islands

Local Market Prices and Hides at Stockyards and Quotationes

Prices paid for poultry and nuts including almonds and walnuts at local markets with quotations at stockyards for cattle hides and wool. Lists include grades for live poultry ducks turkeys and chickens, beef cattle and hides, wool, and miscellaneous farm commodities with varying price ranges.

Rival Port Chiefs Echo Stakes Over U S Harbor Rank

Port commissioner W. T. Carletensen declares New Orleans New Port is Seattle’s chief rival for second U. S. port status after returning from the National Rivers and Harbors congress in New Orleans.

New Orleans New Port Seattle U. S W. T. Carletensen The National Rivers and Harbors Congress Gulf City

Governor Riga to Visit for Alaska Steamship Extension

Gov. Thomas Riga of Alaska due here January 15 en route to Washington to seek extension of Alaska steamship service to outlying areas of the northern territory.

Thomas Riga Alaska Washington Northern Territory

Elect Fred Warner Shipmasters president captain named

Capt Fred Warner, a veteran Alaska pilot, was elected president of the Shipmasters association. W T Isted was re-elected secretary for the fifth time, while retiring president Capt O A Johanson steps down.

Fred Warner Alaska Shipmasters’ Association W.T. Isted O. A. Johanson

Disney Goes to New York as IMMs Traffic Aide

Disney the North Pacific coast passenger agent for the International Mercantile Marine will depart Tuesday for New York. He has been promoted to assistant to the traffic manager of the company. C. P. Sargeant, with 19 years of service in the East, will succeed Disney here.

A. KE. Disney International Mercantile Marine New York C. P. Sargeant East Disney

Auto Driver Charged After Seattle-Tacoma Collision

Adama or Adame faced charges of driving an auto while intoxicated in Brinker court after a collision on the Seattle Tacoma highway half a mile south of Riverton. Deputy Ed Hughes arrested the driver as both vehicles were wrecked and the crash report cites intoxication.

Adama Otis W. Brinker Adame Ed Hughes Adam Korwaski Riverton Seattle-Tacoma Hughes Adams

Commission Elects Officers Monday

The port commission met at noon Monday to elect officers for 1920. Commissioner T.S. Lippy is retiring. The other two commissioners are W. T. Christensen and W. B. Lincoln.

Port Commission T.S. Lippy i W. T. Christensen W. &. Lincoln

Autos Hit Two Boys Riding On Bicycles

Two youths on bicycles were struck by autos shortly before noon. Hopper, 18?1 3 B 61st, was badly bruised with a possible broken leg after being hit by C. Elia of 435 Pontina Ave in front of Planters Hotel. Lilja, at Railroad Ave and Madison St, was struck by J. B. Strong of 1818 Monard Ave and taken to the city hospital with lighter injuries.

Faward J. Hopper Cecil Talja 24Th Ave Hopper C. Elia Pontina Ave Planters Hotel Third Ave Lilja Railroad Ave Madison St J. B. Strong Monard Ave

Truck Driver Falls Fractures Skull in City Crash

Charlea Utz a Globe Transfer driver aged 45 fell from his truck in a faint Monday morning at the intersection near Hixthave S and Holgate. He was rushed to City Hospital unconscious at 8 am and remained unresponsive at noon. He lives alone on Dist Ave West and has worked for Globe for 12 years.

Charlea Utz Globe Transfer Company Hixthave Holgate St Uts Dist Ave Globe Company

German Prisoners Repatriated Amid Paris Action

Paris January 12 Premier Clemenceau orders immediate repatriation of 4 000 German prisoners still held in France.

Paris Clemenceau France

Spokane Murder Case Delayed In Local Court

The trial of Fay and Marie McDonald and their brother Ted for the murder of W. H. McNutt a Spokane real estate agent did not open today as planned and was postponed to tomorrow morning.

Spokane Fay Marie McDonald Ted W. H. McNutt

Bank Clearings Seattle Totals and Balances

Seattle clearings show large sums with balances listed as 1 715 898 57 and 2 971 029 00 and 1 103 615 00 alongside overall clearings of 6 809 011 05. The figures reflect bank activity and deposits in the period.

Status of the New York Stock Exchange today

The market opened with heavy selling and broad weakness. Prices steadied in early trading, then recovered in the second hour as some issues firmed, with United States Rubber and General Motors among notable moves, while Pan American and Mexican Petroleum slid to new lows.

New York Stock Exchange New York Jan Unitedtates Bteel Central Leather United States Rubber Southern Pacific United Hetail Brudebaker Republic Steel Germany Priven United States Republic Pan-American General Motors Haldwin Royal Dutch Nook Metican Petroleum

Grain futures edge lower on supply amid Barnes remarks

Chicago Board of Trade grain futures slipped after Julius W. Barnes stated the United States faced a large wheat and grain surplus. Trading later firmed, with corn and oats showing modest gains and losses as positions adjusted.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Julius W. Barnes The Grain Corporation Lowe Inter

Chicago Live Stock Receipts and Prices Report

Chicago market report shows receipts of 64 000 head with mixed cattle and hog prices. Beef and butcher figures noted, with hogs at various packing and feeder levels and pork and lard futures listed alongside open high low and closing quotes for January and May contracts.

Chicago Jan Moe Butcherses Co Atrone Lambe Owen Bate

Frisco Market Status Report Text

Frisco market status notes grain and poultry prices from California markets. Ratres and pullets show varying prices per pound or per dozen, with entries for firets fancy flats and undersized pullets among others.

Ban Francisco California

Deputies Raid Ranch Near Woodland Park Find Whisky Cache

Deputies Downey and Von Gerast raided Bake Ranch on N 77th St near Woodland Park Sunday. They questioned proprietor James A. Lockman about two ill guests upstairs and, after a search, found five whisky bottles hidden under bed covers. Lockman was arrested.

William Downey Julian von Gerast Bnake Ranch Woodland Park N. 77Th James A. Lockman von Gerat Lockman Petter

Public Markets RANUARY Shopping Stalls and Prices

The notice lists stalls with assorted grocery items and prices including Corona coffee $1.25, Golden West coffee, rolled oats 12% fat, Jello, butter $2.00, cheese 15c, pork and beans 15c, catup 19c, and other staples. Mentions stalls 102, 10, 14, 165, 181 and items like cranberries 26c, Sunkist oranges 25c, grapes Nuts 26c, Libbys Paranaue, and pancake flour 2.00 per box.

Wrotlake Libby Borden's Sunkist Jonathan Appie

Portland Market Report Butter Prices and Poultry Rates

Portland market notes show Butter-city Creamery at 62.0680 per pound, eggs and extras listed as rejected local items and hen rates, broilers at 32 5 cents per pound, cheese Oregon triplets at 36 to 38 cents per pound. Prices reflect regional dairy and poultry commodities for January 12.

Portland Butter—city Creamery Oregon

Grocery Price List Fragment Skims Local Stall Items

A fragmented list shows various grocery items with prices and stall numbers. Items include milk, Carnation milk, roasted coffee, chlorine lime, barley, crackers, chocolate, and flour, with tentative prices and unit notes.

Passenger Says Conductor Drew Gun to Enforce Anti Smoke Rule

Kellogg sues city for 2000 dollars claiming a conductor drew a gun to eject him for smoking on a street car. He alleges being pulled from the car and walked home in mud after the incident near Burien on April 3, 2019. City denies the charges, citing rule enforcement and Kellogg's smoking defiance.

Kellogg An Sliverside Madson Trandonsta Kellogg

Vessels in Port at Seattle Today

List of ships and moorings at Seattle ports and nearby yards including Smith Cove Admiral Nichel, Alameda Pier 1, Ocean dock Victoria, Eastern Moon terminal, City of Topeka, Seattle Flour mill, Fort Harrison, Wawona, Maid of Orleans, and whaling craft Tanginak among others. Many vessels noted with pier or yard identifiers and several merchant and naval ships represented.

Smith Cove Marmion Catherine D. Grand Trunk Ste Admiral Nichelson Maquan Alameda Ste Bergen Pacific Coast Bunkers Admiral Evans Skinner Kady Yarde Robin Gray Robin Goodfellow Burnside Sehr Columbia Alaska Steamship Co Victoria Milwaukee Ocean Dock Raaterah Knight Aterway Eastern Moon Aay Ye Jal Roller Works Lantana Duthie Yarde Weat Ivan Todd Arydock Kaatern Guide Atr Eastern Gate City of Heffernan Drydock Merideh Sehr Culburra Lake Union Hulie Enoqualmie Broxton Ota Endymion Fort Jack Bickland Hastineé Bianford Agron Anthen Fort Harrison Port Stanwix Imufka Klten Loot Dione Cagacan Odsian Cineyras Cardia Bliaea Sehra Azalea Henry Wilson Balvator Alive Wawona Maid of Orleans Brea Corun Fresno whaling #tra Tanginak, Kodiak U. 8 Surveyor Alla Holcom Canal Lumber Co Renowa

Fragmented 1900s Market Prices Catalog

OCR fragment lists prices and items such as corn meal oatmeal coffee canned goods and staples with varied spellings and amounts. Mentions Campbell's tomato soup instant postum and Snider's catsup among others in a rough price ledger style.

M. J

Powder blast near Williamson claims one life

Huntington W Va Jan 12 ten powder explosions occurred near the mouth of the Superior Thacker Coal company at Williamson. James Childres was killed and a foreman was slightly injured.

Huntington W. Va Superior Thacker Coal Company Williamson James Childres

Railroads Lose Supreme Court Case Over $50 Million

The railroads of the United States failed in the Supreme Court to force the government to pay more than fifty million dollars in additional compensation. The ruling ends a long legal battle over wartime rates and government charges.

Washington United Press Supreme Court

Seattle Yards Win $1,000,000 Contracts for Ship Conversions

Contracts totaling 1,000,000 will convert fourteen Japanese built ships from coal to oil burners at Seattle yards in the first quarter. Ships were built for the Shipping Board and wartime coal use ended with peace. Mastern Gate and Eastern Guide are already under conversion at the Todd yard, with fourteen more to follow by March end.

Seattle D. M. Gallie North Pacific Coast Emergency Fleet Corporation Japan The Shipping Board Mastern Gate Eastern Guide Todd Yard

Alexander Goes to Washington

H. F. Alexander president of Pacific Steamship and A. F. Hines vice president head to Whellington Monday to confer with shipping officials on buying former Hill liners Great Northern and Northern Pacific. The ships, operated on the coast, have been in wartime service and the executives plan an Eastward tour lasting about three weeks.

H. F. Alexander The Pacific Steamship Company A. F. Hines Whellington Shippings Hill Great Northern Northern Pacific Tra

Nautical School Opens After Ship Vicksburg Inspection

The Washington State Nautical school opened Monday with an inspection of training ship Vicksburg by Mayor C. I. Fitzgerald. Following the inspection, classes began for the first time.

Washington State Nautical School Vicksburg C. I. Fitzgerald

Three Matson Ships Sent In For Repairs

Three of five Matson Line steamers operating Seattle to Honolulu are in drydock. Meriden and Eastern Guide are on drydock here while West Segovia undergoes repairs in San Francisco.

Matson Line Seattle San Francisco Honolulu Meriden Eastern Guide West Segovia

Admiral Mayo Sale Under Way To Dollar Line

Negotiations continue for the sale of the steamship Admiral Mayo from the Admiral line to the Robert Dollar Steamship company with a possible completion soon.

Admiral Mayo Robert Dollar Steamship Company Admiral Line

Cordova Freighter Heads to San Francisco for Liquor Cargo

The freighter Cordova sails to San Francisco on Monday to load liquor for the west coast of South America. It must clear the three mile limit by midnight Friday when the federal prohibition law takes effect. The ship is chartered to the Pan American line.

Cordova San Francisco South America Pan-American Line

City of Topeka Arrives for Repairs After Rudder Break

The steamer City of Topeka arrived here Monday in tow of the tug Tyee and Holyoke. The vessel broke her rudder between San Francisco and Portland and will be repaired locally.

Topeka Holyoke San Francisco Portland

Burglars Steal $97 From Woman Home Alone

Mrs. M. Harney of 907 Sixth Ave reports a Sunday morning burglary. Intruders used a pass key to enter her room while she was away, taking $97 from a purse. Police were not mentioned in the report.

M. Harney Sixth Ave

Title Insurance Policy as Proof in Real Estate Deals

The article emphasizes securing a Title Insurance Policy from the seller when purchasing property. It argues that such coverage provides evidence and security for the buyer, recommending insistence on this policy in real estate transactions.

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