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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
1
Villa informs De La Huerta of rail traffic disruption in Coahuila and seeks surrender terms. De La Huerta accepts if Villa repairs destroyed railroads. Villa reports to Gen Eugenio Martinez at Torreon and pledges to obey government orders with his force ready.
In a delayed fifth race, Shamrock led Resolute early as light airs created doubts of completion. Resolute fought to cross and gain the weather position, with Shamrock maintaining a growing lead near the Jersey shore as they battled for control and time.
The writer cites a county assessor claiming only a few farms paid taxes on 42 percent of investment and observes a farm sale where cows and calves fetched high prices. He notes a former farm hand now earning $10,000 and hints at a plan for city workers to cut expenses and improve farming gains.
Followers of the audit chief who once led his local junta rejected Mexico City claims that Villa offered unconditional surrender. They said Villa has begun a reign of terror in the district south of Fagie Pass and plans to strike Mexican garrisons in border towns.
Valentine Reynolds alias Montana Jack confessed to possession of four gallons of grape brandy and was fined ten dollars by Federal Judge Frank H. Rudkin in U S district court. He reportedly sold liquor to police officers and had previously served 33 days in county jail for the same offense.
Alexander Hamilton, 36, colored, dipped fingers in an inkwell at a Georgetown police station and dabbed his face. Officers object only after he began placing fingerprints on the blotter. He was arrested and held for examination by alieniata.
Loretta Powers of 2002 Broadway N and Henry Robert Piro of 431 Eastlake married early this morning and left for Vancouver. Within an hour, staff in Powers’s lighting department learned of the ceremony. The couple will reside in Seattle.
While fumigating with sulfur fumes at the F. Minor residence on 218 BK Denny Way, a backyard bonfire sparked a roof fire. Damage totaled 150 dollars.
Public filings list Harrison Mason, Democrat, 41st district, Charles Maxwell, Republican, 434 district, Frank H. Manogue, Republican, 44th district, and C. C. Bas, Republican, 46th district.
Adam’s band presents a mid week concert series at Cowen Park starting tonight at 7 15. The program mixes operatic and lighter music and audiences are invited from Ravenna via Cowen Park transit.
Portland ore July 27. Allegations accuse the Grande Ronde Lumber company of defrauding the government of about 20 000 acres of public land in Union county Oregon. The case centers on forged timber land entries dating back to 1889 and involves prominent timbermen and investors from Chippewa Falls Salt Lake City and beyond.
Chicago police hunt a man named Leroy accused of packing a nude woman's body in a trunk and shipping it from Montreal to New York then Chicago. Investigators say Leroy left Chicago for Los Angeles and is being sought by midwestern towns. Finley, a Pullman car conductor, reported a passenger from Montreal with a young woman who raised his suspicions.
St Louis July 27 Four men were killed and a fifth escaped by jumping when the automobile they rode in was struck by an electric train on a grade crossing near Mitchell.
Eighteen year old Ramona Santiago of Centerville California was found bound gagged and unconscious in a gas filled room at an Oakland lodging house. She was rushed to hospital and recovered but refused to talk. Her arms and legs were tied with sheets and a pillow case gagged her mouth.
Tacoma officials report the state public service commission approves a 10-cent fare on all city car lines effective tomorrow. Tickets go on sale at 26 for 3 dollars.
A congressional hearing in Seattle voices support for strict Japanese immigration exclusion. Proponents warn that even small numbers could rise under existing policies, urging rigid limits modeled on Chinese and Korean practices to protect American peace and economic stability.
Roosevelt post No. 24 of Veterans of Foreign Wars endorsed the Anti-Japanese Association and urged a congressional committee to thoroughly study the Japanese problem on the Pacific coast. Local officials Majors Colvin and Ross and Lieut. Philip Tindall led examinations for the people of Seattle.
Ignacio Terevino, a March Field sentry, was captured by three soldiers James Howell Warren Baldwin and T J Coup after escaping the Riverside base. Terevino reached Ontario reporting the abduction and authorities were asked to join a regional search across Southern California counties.
Councilman Philip Tindall's garbage disposal ordinance to bar non naturalized bidders and give city control would have ended the Jap dog raisers practice. Mayor Caldwell vetoed it after council approval and no override motion was advanced before the 30 day limit. The bill will die Saturday unless a special session orders the measure.
Koshiatsu Shiota former Seattle manager of Mitsui Bussan Kaisha warns that unless Japan acts with extreme industry America will soon control shipping on the Pacific in Tokyo.
From Nagasaki to California and Pacific coal states, Japanese picture brides surge toward America as officials appear to ignore the 1920 passport agreement. Despite a Tokyo promise to end passports after August 29 1920, fraudulent certificates keep arriving, enabling hundreds of brides to depart.
Japanese operated 338 hotels and apartments 70 barber shops 48 dye works 80 grocery stores 75 merchandise stores 38 restaurants 29 tailor shops 12 laundries 45 second hand stores. Twenty Japanese teachers serve Seattle plus five Protestant churches with 1 086 members and seven Sunday schools with 715 children. Buddhist churches total three in the state with 780 members.
A Seattle hearing on the Japanese problem features farmer Frank Terrace from White River Valley urging the bars be let down and Japanese workers admitted to the valley. He claims Japanese labor is essential, citing long residence and wage standards, while opponents warn of deeper racial tension and legal violations. The discussion contrasts views of minister leaders and lawmakers from Texas and other states.
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