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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
A Seattle correspondent argues tightening federal rules threaten franchise rights for many residents. The piece laments lost papers from Civil War veterans, warns of widespread disenfranchisement, and criticizes immigrant groups while urging citizens to prove allegiance and seek naturalization. It rails against foreign influence and calls for restricting entry for alien races.
In Stanwood, Mrs. D A White, mother of Isom White the first to be sentenced under the new capital punishment law, speaks of her son and family sorrow. The 19 year old is in Everett awaiting his final day after shooting Lee Linton.
The piece argues that an international court should set clear boundaries for nations to resolve world troubles. It suggests loving others yet keeping wealth within borders and warns against cross border financial sharing as a moral ideal.
In Everett Judge Ralph C. Bell's court a jury of ten men and ten women must decide if Joseph Darwin is guilty of first degree murder in the November 19 killing of Lee Linton. The judge instructed the jury that youth or prior conduct do not excuse or excuse. punishment if guilty will follow.
A headless skeleton found near Seattle Heights triggers a murder investigation led by Sheriff John Stringer and Deputy Campbell. Oscar Strid, a driller from Edmonds, discovered the remains after nearly stepping on them, with a second unidentified skeleton found nearby on November 23, 1919, and both bodies missing a skull and various clothing labels.
D A White, father of Isom White, defends his son on death row for murder while admitting he should face some penalty. He argues punishment is due but questions capital punishment and wonders about humane treatment for intellectually limited individuals. His wife shares concerns but supports not sparing his life if he is weak.
Los Angeles reports that as of 11 a.m. the jury in the Harry B. New murder case against Frieda Lesser remained undecided after deliberating since 4 p.m. yesterday. A crowd including New’s half sister Edna Clancy waited overnight, but no verdict and no juror word had emerged.
The Federal Trade Commission cited Armour & Co. Chicago meat packers for unfair competition and acquiring competing firms in violation of the Clayton anti trust law. The company has 40 days to answer the citation before the case is scheduled for trial.
Thieves broke into the factory and garage of J. D. Fox & Co at 486 Fifth Ave N early Wednesday morning, forcing a lock to steal 10 gallons of gasoline.
Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel announced that the company offers 60 000 shares of common stock to its employees at 106 per share. The offer was disclosed from Gary’s New York office on January 14.
Announcement of the Laugh and Live Longer contest winners will be on page 2 today. Many plans were suggested some fantastic some not feasible. If the contest only turned minds toward the value of laughing it has served a worthwhile purpose.
Paris Jan 14 W Loren Dresel American commissioner to Germany will leave for Berlin tonight to resume diplomatic communication with Germany. Allen Dules will accompany Dresel and proceed with the Berlin mission amid coordinated talks with England France and Italy.
A thoughtful thief stole a suit from K Takei at Welcome hotel on Tuesday night and also took an electric iron to press the suit.
L. C. Naumest of 2212% First Avenue reported burglars looted his trunk Tuesday night taking $400 in motion picture stock $100 in transportation stock and $60 in oil stock.
New York on January 14 reports dimes scarce on Broadway with prices rising to two bits for small purchases as shoppers adjust to higher costs. The note suggests pennies are rare in Seattle.
Washington reports a note to the Japanese government will declare all state troops will be withdrawn from Siberia. The United States will continue aid to Japan in stopping Bolshevik advances. The statement was expected to be made public by the state department today.
Atlantic City reports members of Associated First Inc vote to raise stock from 6.4 million to 20 million to back a plan to fight four motion picture corporations and back productions featuring Charles and Mrs. Chaplin, Talmadge, Anita Page, Charles Ray, Catherine McDonald and King Vidor.
Army Service F Slayers of U SAN ANTONIO Texas Jan 14 Charges that Mexicans sentenced to death for outrages against Americans in Mexico were freed upon enlistment in the Carranza army were made today before the Fall committee In its investigations were into conditions in Mexico George E Blalock first witness told of the killing of five members of the Chamal colony of which he was the organizer.
Berlin reports widespread riots with a national state of siege declared by President Ebert excluding Württemberg Saxony and Bavaria. Scores of people have been killed and over 100 injured as violence erupts in major cities.
In New York on January 14 an all night New Bar association session will back reinstatement efforts for five suspended socialist assemblymen. Charles E B Hughes, Morgan O'Brien, Joseph M Proskauer, Marshall Mills, and Ogden L Mills will represent the organization in the case.
Weather observer George N. Salisbury forecast warmer, drier conditions after a drizzly Wednesday morning. He predicted a hot Wednesday evening and continued warmth into Thursday, with balmy ozone and limited moisture.
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