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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
1
Lieutenant C G Carr voices a sharp indictment of Seattle’s traffic enforcement. He calls for a distinct traffic division with a responsible head to handle all traffic cases, citing 115 injuries and deaths since January and urging immediate city action.
A four year old visitor from Telkwa British Columbia was fatally struck by a car at Sixth Avenue and Jackson Street in Seattle. The accident occurred seconds after he darted into the street while his mother and siblings waited nearby. The driver, F A Shelton, was arrested and released on recognizance as fault was deemed the boy's. The child died at 2 am after being taken to the city hospital with a broken leg and internal injuries.
Dana Sleeth argues muckraking matters less than constructive work and targets the Rockefeller Institute and Percy Rockefeller. He rails against compulsory health laws, doctors profit from sickness, and proposes a fixed-fee, family-based medical model to reduce prescriptions and boost public health.
George R. Broom, a music store clerk, chased and captured a gunman after a shoemaker was shot in Madison Street. The suspect admitted the shooting at police HQ but later denied it. Two accomplices fled, one dropping a .38 automatic. Sucevich lay critically wounded with a forehead wound as police hunted the others.
Two masked burglars planned and executed a cafe robbery watched staff for days. They forced Kemp to open a safe containing 350 cash and 5000 in checks and fled down Main Street after threatening staff. Kemp retrieved a gun from the office as they left.
The Star will publish over 1,000 pedestrian safety ideas as Life Savers this week. The best suggestion earns $50, and winners are announced in the current edition. Life Savers appear daily, with pages and readers invited to submit ideas.
A Seattle father writes that his 10 year old son was killed by a recklessly driven car in daylight. He argues publicity and strict enforcement of existing laws will reduce traffic deaths and urges motorists to obey speed limits and pedestrians to be careful. The editor notes his 30 years around city streets and his drive to improve safety.
The Tacoma entry says a Hoover for President club will be formed at a Tacoma hotel meeting on Wednesday. R B Chase, a chemical engineer, calls the gathering urging Hoover’s candidacy as standard bearer of a major party, citing his distaste for party subterfuge.
Burglars robbed the residence of C. W. Chamberlain at 928 13th Avenue while the family was away in California expected home Thursday. A neighbor reported the break in as entry was made through a window. police have not determined the value of the loot.
John Rowan age 60 of 638 Anne Ave is listed with internal injuries after a Saturday night collision with an offmobile driven by Earl from 2828 Broadway N. The incident adds to the year’s pedestrian auto crash tally of 114.
A woman was struck at Broadway and Pike and taken to hospital. She sustained a severe leg injury as she boarded a car and was later returned home.
John Rowan aged 50 of 533 Queen Ave suffered internal injuries after being struck by a vehicle driven by Earl Eldridge of Broadway N at Fifth Ave Diivest Saturday night.
Voters are warned that registration closes Tuesday evening at 9 p m in county and city offices. Officials will keep registration desks open beyond normal hours to capture remaining voters before the municipal primaries and elections.
Republican leader Lodge refused to resume bipartisan conferences unless no changes occur to the Lodge on Article X and its doctrine. He delivered the ultimatum to Democratic members at today’s meeting.
A humorous note notes that the census happens every ten years and questions whether everyone was counted. It mentions a census official and implies customers can contact the census office for the count.
A fragmented readers panel discusses propriety and behavior with contrasting opinions. Names such as Mrs A L Fhyhn and John P Gallagher appear in the jumble of quotes from Greenw ood and List avenues reflecting public chatter on manners and social norms.
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