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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
12
A Portland letter-writer derides Seattle as petty and uncouth while praising Portland as rustic and resistant to growth. The piece mocks rival cities, laments provincial attitudes, and condemns self important towns that claim virtue while slinging insults at neighbors.
Dana Sleeth laments an intrusive audience member at a Friday symphony. A man behind him fixates on his own sock joke, while Sleeth argues the event shows the civilizing value of music and literature despite distractions. He critiques ignorance and celebrates art’s impact.
About 10 900 Armenians have been slain by Turkish nationalist forces since fighting began between French and Turkish troops. At Marash atrocities target Armenians under American protection as relief workers face danger. An American college faced gunfire when mediating between Turks and French. Funeral rites held for Mme Jeane Spilman in Everett cemetery.
MES Meta Kempees wife of J Kempees vice consul for the otherlords in Seattle died of f at Beattie General Saturday evening.
In Chicago on March 1, Marshall officials departed the capital amid grief after a boy’s death. The article notes the officials’ sorrow and intention to seek justice, with remarks from Vice President Thomas R. Marewyt and others about the tragic incident and the need for action.
Washington March 1 The senate approved the military academy appropriation bill carrying two million one hundred thirty thousand dollars.
Dr. F. T. Kenney will address the Western Washington pastors conference here March 8 to discuss the subject Divorce Evil.
Under the auspices of the Masonic lodge funeral services for Eugene M Fisher who died Friday will be held in Cleveland Ohio. The notice gives no further details on date, time, or callers.
In Molane County a gang drilled three vault holes with acetylene torches at the Bank of Buinin. They fled after being frightened, abandoning two acetylene tanks. Unofficial reports say up to 1,000,000 in bonds gold silver and currency were inside. Meanwhile Mrs. Charles A. Clayton died in Seattle from pneumonia after a hard illness, survived by her husband and relatives in Denver.
S. W. Thurston and H. J. Maltby gained control of four Beattie hostelries last week. The Georgian on Fourth Ave near Pike, the Imperial on Fourth Ave near Union, the Plaza on Westlake Ave and Priest, and the McKay apartments on Seventh Ave near Pike are now under their management.
An assault occurred near the O K hotel on Railroad Avenue and Washington Street when a thug struck a Japanese proprietor O Yamamoto on the head with an iron bar. The two assailants escaped with $40 after forcing the safe open, the victim suffocated but suffered no lasting injuries by Monday.
Residents learn the new paving project will open Monday allowing two way traffic to share the complete road. Local officials expect smooth flow once the route is fully accessible.
Jury selection began in San Francisco for the 50000 suit by William Smeltzer former theatrical manager against Rev. John F. Poucher, alleging the minister stole his wife’s affections. Smeltzer says Mrs. Smeltzer, his wife, acted as Poucher’s secretary and visited Los Angeles while he was there.
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