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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
9
Figures from Moody and Co indicate coal operators earned net profits rising from 1912 to 1918. Bob Bittner presented the data to the coal commission, arguing operators could pay higher wages while miners received less than a living wage.
An elderly mariner endured years of groin rupture confinement after doctors and trusses failed. He faced a risky operation or death but reportedly cured the rupture himself using an undisclosed remedy.
A convict from Walla Walla will be brought back to identify loot hidden or sold in Seattle then moved to Spokane. The diamonds gems jewelry and fur were partly burned per deputies citing a confession by Bessie McCurdy a gang member and fence now jailed. Bragg and Harold Dahl will be brought from Spokane to face trial with recovered loot to be returned to owners.
Captain John Alwens a ship boarding navigator was arrested by U S marshals in Seattle Wednesday and held for trial under a $1000 bond by Commissioner R K W McClelland on a charge of withholding sufficient food from crew members of the steamer West Mun ham.
LT Cecil Lawrence aged 22 was arrested Thursday morning at the Jersey Futter store on First Ave and Pike St accused of trying to steal several pounds of butter.
Grand Rapids January 29 jury delays mark the Newberry case as Judge and defense clash over juror fitness. Twelve jurors tentatively accepted, nine excused for bias, defense allowed ten challenges while government prospective members test loyalty to the prosecution.
Influenza symptoms sidelined a judge and replaced guards by Chief Deputy Elmer Gibson as the Montesano case before Judge John M. Wilson continues. Six temporary jurors face peremptory challenges while Vanderveer clashes with opponents over rulings and questioning of Mrs. Pattison amid I W W ties and Centralia plot rumors.
Dana Sleeth urges urban readers to reconnect with nature through simple, inexpensive escapes. He emphasizes plain living close to mountains, forests, and the ocean as a path to lasting peace and vitality.
Municipal league investigating committeemen will convene in city council chambers at 10 a m Saturday to hear reports on candidates. Citizens with authentic information concerning candidates and candidates themselves are invited to attend. The first man fined under the new federal prohibition amendment in the district court Wednesday is Eugene Douglas. One quart of the bonded brought in from Canada cost Douglas exactly 100 dollars.
Hora the Hottomley, editor of John Hull, denounces American wartime conduct and U S neutrality in a London ideatorial. He accuses Washington of inaction at a critical hour and wealth hoarding, urging Britain to reassess Anglo American ties and plan accordingly.
The Young Men’s Republican club meets at the Arcade building with Austin B. Griffiths addressing the citizenship class. Rev. K Bartell speaks at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Shrine auditorium hosts a band concert and Temple officer installation led by Archie F Hamill. Veterans’ Hall hosts Army election officers and Women’s Auxiliary details at Elmer J. Noble post.
Friday noon Masonic club program features Herbert Cuthbert executive secretary of the Pacific Northwest Tourists association detailing the organization to members of the Council Chamber of Commerce. At 4 p.m. a Seventh Symphony concert by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra with Miss Marcella Craft at Meany Hall University campus. Armory hosts free smoker for all "100 cent Americans" under Third Washington infantry.
All persons under 21 barred as Arvin Ward resumes sensational testimony in the Gertrude Wilson murder case. School officials report students attending as hockey spectators. Judge McDaniel enforces the ban. Wilson, husband of the defendant, hopes for acquittal and defends his wife amid Ward’s testimony alleging a compromising position with Browne.
Letters are delivered in some of the Islands of the Tonga group in the Pacific by syrockets fired from steamers.
A dental office urges immediate attention to decayed teeth, insisting neglect harms health and promising painless treatment. It touts certified dentists, low volumes, guaranteed work, and free examinations with no obligation to proceed. It emphasizes early action to avoid future costs.
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