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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
9
Government of Spain announces adherence to the Nations League with official acceptance of invitations from Switzerland and Sweden. ROTH FUNERAL HELD IN WASHINGTON TO FOLLOW SERVICES AT 2 PM.
United States air service officials deem a first class landing field in Seattle essential. A telegram from Colonel Arnold in San Francisco states an aero coast defense station will be established at Beattle with Camp Lewin serving as a forest patrol base next spring. The Beattie area could support significant flights and the Beattie Alaska mail route may operate this year, making Seattle’s field crucial.
Three candidates for mayor have filed by Thursday noon with Fitzgerald Caldwell and Duncan in the running. A dozen aspirants seek the three year term for council, including incumbents Prickson Lane and Hesketh. Campaigns open with headquarters at 730 Lyon Building as candidates prepare to push across the city.
The phrase labels Earth with feminine pronouns, reflecting a long tradition that the planet’s age and nature are beyond male comprehension. The statement highlights linguistic personification used in ancient and scholarly writings.
United Press dispatches report renewed street violence in Berlin with 42 killed and 106 wounded in Tuesday fighting near the Reichstag. Authorities reinforce troops as fears rise of broader revolutionary clashes amid labor unrest and railway strikes.
Crowds gathered at the Reichstag in strong police protection. Within hours the quiet demonstration turned into a mob attacking the building leaving many dead and wounded. Allied powers weighed withholding German war guilt lists as Germany’s turmoil grows. Premier Bauer defended police restraint and blamed incendiary speeches by Independent Socialists. Debate in the Reichstag focused on the workers council bill provoking the unrest.
A caravan of motor trucks hauling musty liquor barrels departs Los Angeles for the Mexican border. The last shipment of Demon Rum is bonded and inspected, with drivers ordered to avoid stops and proceed straight to Tia Juana Calexico line.
Washington Jan 15 Democrats deadlocked over choosing a floor leader to replace the late Senator Martin. The vote between Hitchcock and Underwood ended with no decision as Hitchcock and Underwood plan further efforts. Hoke Smith of Georgia abstained, leaving 43 senators present and both candidates at 21 votes. Absent were Ewan son Johnson and Smith.
Governor Thomas Riggs Jr of Alaska will head the 640 PM program at the Alaska Bureau Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in the Washington hotel Other speakers include Bishop P T Rowe J M Cobb F C Russell W A Gilmore Lieutenant Colonel M H P Warren J P Daly and Judge C B Claypool
A birthday celebration for Lioyé George, noted as Britain's famed premier, is planned for Saturday evening at the Fine Arts Society hall hosted by the British American Association.
John F Dodge a Detroit automobile manufacturer died in his Ritz Carlton apartment New York after a week long illness His condition was listed as critical for days and he was unconscious at his death His wife and daughters were at his bedside during the final hours.
Two American sailors HM. Tt. Learned and H. O. Martin were released from Mazatlan jail where they had been held since November 12 on alleged assault. They served two months’ imprisonment, completing January 12, while aboard the U S S Pocomoke bound for the Pacific. The American consul at Mazatlan cared for them as the matter was reviewed by the Navy.
Full sub committee hearing in San Antonio heard rancher F D McDea of Del Rio recount two years of border leasing in Mexico ending with 350 cattle from an original 600. He cited continued depredations and lack of Mexican protection, forcing his and his men’s exit in 1917 after two of his men were murdered.
In Petoskey Michigan on January 1 rescuers launched boats and small tugs to reach several fishermen stranded on a drifting cake of ice that broke from the shore and pushed into the lake.
An old established dental office advertises expert, efficient care with affordable prices. Free examination offered by an expert dentist to assess needs and costs for achieving perfect teeth and better health.
A case-knife burglar pried the lock at KR F Weeks Melody Shop 1408 Second Ave and took 124.80 from the cash register. Miss Lila Powers discovered the theft when opening the shop. Patrolman R F Baer investigated. thief used a thin-bladed knife through a door crack. This is Weeks’ second robbery in three weeks. prior raid yielded 15.00.
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