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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
9
The report describes a struggling family member paying a cab bill, a brother's arrest and confession by another boy, a mother fainting in court, and a sister Mary expressing cautious optimism about the case outcome. The narrative notes the woman’s frail health and a judge's chambers scene.
York January 14 The Oil Company of New York announced gasoline prices rose by one cent per gallon to 26 1 2 cents wholesale The move affects distributors and may impact local fuel costs in the region.
The Seattle Laugh and Live Longer week awarded prizes for the beat plan observation and best verse and story. Mrs T C Evetts won $25 for the beat plan, A O Welsh $10 for a local topic limerick, and I Payne $10 for a funny story. Checks will be mailed to winners. The column ends with a Fireside spirit urging home gatherings to spread laughter.
A loss of 60 pounds of butter from a Mutual Creamery truck occurred on Pike Street between Third and Fourth avenues. A. O. Breece reported the theft during a delivery morning on Wednesday.
Italian aviators attempting a Rome to Tokyo flight have reached Salonika, a message said. They are continuing toward Tokyo with plans to cross Asia after leaving Italy.
Charles White a 42 year old colored man escaped twice from handcuffs and was placed under observation in the county hospital. Doctors Dr. Bri. C. O'Brien and Dr. oO. Edwards examined him and doubted his sanity, then committed him to the hospital.
Police and state officials rounded up 66 motorists who claimed no knowledge of a state headlight law. Fifty five motorists were arrested and booked at the police headquarters after the patrol sweep conducted Tuesday night despite prior warnings in the press.
United Press reports from Washington indicate a third party could enter the presidential race if radical planks appear in the platforms of either major party. Democrats face a fight to add such planks at their convention while Republicans prepare their platform in advance. Backers fear government ownership of railroads and mines and more aid to farmers if not promised by the parties. Bryan signaled a push for partial railroad control at the San Francisco convention.
United Press reports railroad workers urge national officers to back wage increases as letters flood in demanding action. Proposals would add roughly 1 million dollars annually, affecting 400 000 shogomen and 100 000 locomotive firemen, with prior pact to delay until Wilson acts to curb living costs.
Unofficial border advices report Mexican federal troops rushing to Sonora to suppress Obregon's presidential bid. Obregon faces Carranza opposition as martial law rumors swirl and battalions move toward Guaymas on the Gulf of California.
Police raided a pool room at 2134 First Ave Tuesday evening and arrested thirty men. Joe Nick, 42, was charged with conducting the game. Vasto Borova and Husen Abas faced gambling charges. Other arrestees were cited for being in a place where gambling occurred. Officers seized two dice and $12 as evidence.
A fire from chimney sparks damaged Riverton city pulmonary hospital early Wednesday. The blaze forced evacuation of twenty five patients from a ward while drenched by water from a hose. Eight overseas veterans in the ward faced danger as nurses and attendants, helped by patients, fought the flames. The damage total stood at about 400 dollars.
MERETT Jan 14 Palmer Four confessed to complicity in the interurban depot holdup and was sentenced to six to ten years in the state penitentiary. Verle Brummett, believed to be his partner, changed his plea to not guilty.
Police Judge John BR Gordon fined ten drivers from 10 to 35 dollars for speeding and assessed 26 others two dollars each for traffic regulations violation Tuesday afternoon.
Kenneth Fraser twenty two of 6316 24th avenue, arrested last Friday on a charge by Thomas Oates that he tried to rob him of Canadian bonds, was cleared of the charge Tuesday by police couch.
Two men named Randig and Luckley were arrested in Seattle after police raided a Richelieu hotel room. Investigators found a nitroglycerine bottle and an automatic pistol among their effects. Police say cracksmen active in Seattle used nitro in several recent safe blowings.
Voter registration moves to precincts for three days starting Thursday morning. Books at the county city building close Wednesday at 6 PM to allow clerks to prepare for the rush. Books return Saturday evening and registration continues Monday morning until January 27, after which unregistered voters cannot vote in the February primaries or March municipal election.
A 16 year old boilermaker Charles Moore attempted to steal a nine pound slab of bacon from Frye packing house at Ninth Ave and Walker St. His friend negotiated with management while Moore tried to conceal the bacon. Motorcycle Patrolman N P Anderson took him to jail.
William Campbell and Donald, juveniles, were arrested Tuesday night prowling about a junk yard at First Ave. 8 and Connecticut Ave. They carried brass checks a key and an extra cap in their possession. They were turned over to juvenile authorities.
University of Washington students and faculty show strong support for the league of nations in a campus straw vote. Fewer than 12 percent of voters were completely opposed, suggesting broad favorable sentiment among the campus community.
Moscow wireless says Soviet forces in Siberia will not provoke Japan and will stay in near proximity to Japanese troops. The communique notes the Soviet government does not desire hostilities as Red armies approach in Siberia.
The funeral for J. B. Hooker who died of pneumonia at his home 1009 Seventh Ave. was held Tuesday in Butterworth chapel. The body was cremated and final interment will be in Wichita Kansas. Hooker was known as a Northwest authority on sports and was a barber.
A new sheet metal drafting course for workers will open next Tuesday evening at the Broadway evening school. G B Ward, of the trade extension and industries department, announced the program. It will accommodate 16 to 18 men and run for 10 weeks, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 10.
Superior Court today charged F. Kk. Barker with arson in the second degree for allegedly burning the house at 4618 14th Ave. N. W. to collect insurance.
MARKESAN Wisconsin January 14 Dr J A Freudenberg accused of murdering his mother in law was ordered released on thirty thousand dollar bail by Circuit Judge Fowler yesterday.
A philosophical line contrasts a single train wreck as criminal with wrecking a whole railroad as a sign of a great financier. The remark implies broader critique of risk, capitalism, and the moral weight of large-scale industry.
In police court Wednesday morning John Tierney admitted drinking Jamaica ginger and cider and said he was off the stuff. Acting Police Judge Eugene Childe noted Tierney might be found evenings in the city Jail as part of the court proceedings.
Sheriff John Stringer directed Chief Joel F. Warren to seize deputy sheriff badges found in possession of arrestees. He noted issuing badges to shipyard watchmen and asked for all recovered badges in three or four recent arrests.
Newsboy Williard Rockman, 11, of 3840 17th Ave. 8 W., disappeared after leaving home Tuesday to sell papers. His mother reported the missing boy to police on Wednesday.
Thomas F. Murphine city transportation superintendent will speak at the West Woodland Improvement club meeting in the West Woodland school Wednesday night. The gathering will discuss the street railway system and Murphine is to choose that topic for his address.
Spokane officials seek a lone unmasked bandit who robbed a Standard Oil gasoline station in a residence district. He followed manager H. B. Smith inside, forced cash into a satchel, and escaped with about $1,000 after threatening Smith and a clerk. The same station was robbed previously for $30.
Elmer J. Noble Post No. 1 American Legion adopts a resolution urging that not less than 0 percent of all state county and city appointive officials be drafted from former servicemen. Copies of the resolution sent to state county and city officials.
The Italian steamer Principessa Mafalda, previously reported to have foundered off Genoa in a storm, is confirmed safe by her owners and is sailing toward the Canary Islands.
Washington January 14 Rear Admiral Sims and Secretary Daniels debate over naval policy continues as Daniels reports receiving another critical letter from Sims regarding conduct during the war.
Five men were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. They were each held on bail of 10000 dollars: Ed Marquette former Seattle police detective Ed Baker manager of the Jesse Moore Hunt company Chick Sloan proprietor of the Midnight Follies cafe W Powers Seattle theatrical manager and Frank Willy an expressman.
"Little Jack Dempsey" a bulldog with a screw tail and one white ear is missing from the Welch home at 4721 86th ave 8 W Seattle. Miss Florence Welch asked police Wednesday to help locate the dog he disappeared early today from the family residence.
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