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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
12
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Lyng, 54, who died Thursday in Lakeside Hospital, will be held at Johnson and Hamilton's parlors at 1 p m Sunday.
Four men were killed and about 20 injured when an Erie passenger train collided with a truckload of laborers at Barberton near Cleveland. Alvin Swaarie, grade crossing gateman, was ordered arrested by the county prosecutor.
President Wilson nominated Rear Admiral Jos W Oman of the U S N to be governor of the Virgin Islands in a move announced in Washington on June 4. Oman has served in high naval command and brings maritime administration experience to the post.
The body of 36 year old logger R. Walters was found in the Snohomish river east of Everett with hands tied behind his back. Police identify the dead man and search for George Hassett who reported Walters missing May 15. Currency, glasses, and keys found on the body.
An opinion piece lampoons pedestrian behavior and antiquated views of traffic. It critiques drivers and officials resisting modern transport such as scooters and roller skates and notes the stubborn belief that highways are for passersby.
Paris on June 4 M. Bieniot the airman and aircraft constructor has donated 20000 dollars to the French Aero Club to support research into aerial security and air safety.
Norristown authorities arrested Catherine Dundon a former cook at George Coughlin s home after she was taken from her cell for questioning in the kidnapping of the Coughlin baby. James Malone 27 was later taken into custody for questioning. Parents offered 6000 reward. detectives probe motive and possible inside help.
Deputy Prosecutor Patterson recounts odd tales about Mrs. Sawyer amid the murder trial of her husband, noting threats, a gun in his pocket, and rumors of a green parrot and police dog puppy bought after a hotel fire. Relatives of the victims and Mrs. Sawyer’s family prepare to attend as Hyde, a veteran defense counsel, defends in Fort Worth.
In London on June 4 Leonard Smith aged 17, blind in one eye and fearing loss of sight in the other, killed himself by drowning in the Thames. The case is reported as a self inflicted death with no further details given.
George P. Hampton of Washington will address a meeting of the Committee of 48 on the need for control of packers. The program includes Howard Williams explaining The Demand of the American People for a New Political Party. Births marriages divorces and deaths are listed from local residents and Seattle area records.
Dragging of waters at Pier 6 failed to reveal A. Wilcox seaman who fell from the steamer West Ivan Thurming. Crewman Jack Pearce swam after him but did not surface. Captain A M Wenerland said Wilcox had been hired recently and was painting eight feet above the water when he fell.
Gen Manuel Pelaes after a meeting with Gen Alvaro Obregon and Adolfo de la Huerta issued a statement supporting civil order under the revolutionary government. He explained the recent collection of 1 5 million dollars in taxes from American oil firms near Tampico was essential to pay his troops protecting foreign oil companies.
Sergt. W. J. Alvey retired police officer died at 2 am Friday at his home 1806 EF 73rd st. Detroit born he joined Seattle police November 1 1904 and was promoted January 1 1920. A Spanish American War veteran he leaves a widow Mrs Eva L Alvey a son MeWwin G and a daughter Amelia C. Funeral plans not announced.
The Australian Seamen's Union, at Tom Walsh's urging, decides not to sail a vessel with deportee German Catholic priest Father Jerger after alleging an unfair trial. Walsh cites misjustice while the Irish community in Sydney backs Jerger, stoking radical tensions and fears of riots.
The ad argues skin diseases arise from within and cannot be cured by salves or washes. It promotes 8. 8. 8. as a direct treatment that cleanses the blood and removes infection, claiming it restores the skin to health. It invites readers to write to Chief Medical Adviser at 606 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia for free advice.
Aberdeen Washington June resolutions of the Aberdeen American Legion post condemn William Bouck state grange master for an address at the state grange conven tion. They accuse him of un American sentiment and pro syndicalist law stance, while praising the I W W as criminal and treasonous in its aims.
PATUS June 4 reports the Hungarian delegation signing the peace treaty with the Allies in Budapest. Ambassador Wallace signed the bill for the United States. The dispatch notes twelve army officers hospitalized after being stabbed with poisoned needles by alleged Bolsheviki.
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