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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
8
The congressional committee on immigration and naturalization arrives on the Pacific coast to begin hearings. Albert Johnson leads the panel and headquarters are established. They plan visits to Sacramento and Fresno with over 100 witnesses, including Gov. Stevens and Sen. Phelan.
In Siberia thousands flee to Russian camps as guerrilla bands harry detachments. Japanese forces occupy railroad towns while American and British powers are urged to keep troops out. Peasants question if great powers will allow Japan to seize peace in the region.
In Chicago on July 8, leaders of labor and liberal clubs indicated Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin is the likely standard bearer for a proposed third party. While Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City also surfaced as a candidate, La Follette’s appeal to the Nor-Partisan league is noted, though he may face pressure to decide soon.
Barl Kilpatrick, longtime manager of the Amer Red Cross western division covering Alaska, Oregon and Washington, will become director of the University of Oregon extension division at Eugene once a Red Cross successor is appointed. He joined the Northwest Red Cross in 1917 to organize communities and supervise large scale production of 750000 workers. He led the second war fund campaign raising 4 105 088 82 and directed the second roll call with about 750000 people joining the Red Cross.
Fate Jones a 25 year old colored butcher with Frye and Co is in the city jail on an open charge of stealing a suit from a coworker. Patrolman Webb cuffed him to a banister during a house search at 132 24th N. where the theft was uncovered.
Dayton O July date for Cox Roosevelt conference outlined by Cox and Democratic leaders. Cox aims to start a vigorous nationwide campaign after the meeting, with Jacksonburg Ohio visit planned and Midwest focus as first battleground. Harding remains a friend to Cox as he plans to avoid personal attacks.
Robert C. Farley proprietor of the Whitehorse tavern was found guilty by a federal jury of possession and sale of whisky and is set to appear before District Judge Cushman Friday morning for sentencing.
Tammany delegation of 124 men and women traveled from Seattle to Vancouver after a day in Seattle. Forty delegates, women among them, joined the Eastbound party from San Francisco. Frank J. Goodwin led the group as New York Democrats toured the city and touted Pacific coast cities for future conventions. Enthusiasm ran high over Cox’s nomination and the belief his stance on the wet issue would sway women voters.
James A. Russell was found guilty by a federal grand jury of impersonating a federal officer and received a three month sentence in the county jail from Federal Judge Cushman on Wednesday afternoon.
Walter Williamson, 19, held on concealed weapons charge after arrest by W. F. Donlan at 14th Ave and EF Cherry, knife eight inches. police say it was used to pry windows and Williamson claims Ballard residence.
Warren G. Harding isolates in his Marion office to draft phrases for the July 23 acceptance speech. Will Hays and Harry M. Daugherty plan to meet him tomorrow as the candidate endures long workdays with little recreation. Housing concerns rise as Marion attracts visitors and profiteering fears grow amid high living costs.
Americans Paul Nilson and his wife, tied to a mission school at Tarsus, Asia Minor, have been reportedly captured by Turkish nationalists but are said to be closely returned to Tarsus per reports to Rear Admiral Bristol and the state department.
Seattle financier and philanthropist H. C. Henry was awarded the Legion of Honor for aiding French fatherless children. Charles A. Guerard presented the honor on behalf of France, with Judge Thomas Burke praising Henry's work during a luncheon in the Arcade building.
The Hale Co importers of California were awarded 5200 damages against International Trading Co of Seattle in a U S district court judgment. The case involved 300 tons of shelled Chinese peanuts purchased and delivered in December 1919 with claims of overpayment compared to the agreed price.
Creed Lane, one of four men convicted in the Auburn boxcar conspiracy, had his bond raised from 5500 to 10000 by Federal Judge Cushman. Lane could not post the increased bond and was ordered to be taken to McNella Island to begin his term Wednesday afternoon.
Chang Fook, captured as he was about to depart for the Orient after forfeit of $600 bail to guarantee appearance in federal court on narcotic law violation charges, pleaded guilty and was fined $400 by Judge Cushman on Wednesday afternoon.
Gov Louis Hart will speak at the fourth annual valley fiesta set for July 22 and 24 in the business district. The program features games music and a motor parade with $50 prizes for winners in the Better Homes contest. E N Schumann chairs the organizing committee.
Jewelry clearance lists half price reductions on a variety of items including watches beads pearls crosses and brooches. Notable cuts include a wrist watch from 20 to 10, pearl beads from 10 to 5 and a 1.50 jet cross to 75 cents. Main floor clearance sale mentions jewelry section offers and layaway for gifts.
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