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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1920

Page

7

Liquor Legislation and Prohibition News Sparks Campaign

March reports show Prohibition enforcement potentially shaping the national treaty debate as senators hesitate to act. Trials of McGrath and Heath reveal liquor transport charges with bail set. Albany considers a boundary and taxation plan on intoxicating beverages while New York eyes a 1.0 percent limit. Boston reflects dry districts, yet some towns move wet for the first time in decades. Hartford grants limited annual wine for religious use with rabbi oversight. A Rushmore-advertised Rum Rebellion in Iron River is dismissed by Washington officials.

Hington Senate Hon Boston Masa Dedham T

Wisconsin Breweries Await Senate Ratification of Peace Treaty

Milwaukee reports rein carnation of Wisconsin breweries as the senate considers ratifying the peace treaty. Federal Judge Geiger ruled Mulberger’s 2.5 percent beer law constitutional, allowing manufacture and sale only after treaty ratification or war end.

Milwaukee Wisconsin United States Senate Geiger Mulberger

Ready for Investigation Says Anti Saloon Man

In New York on March 2 the Anti Saloon League of New York and its superintendent William H. Anderson said they have been ready for investigation for 20 years. The statement followed the assembly’s approval of a resolution calling for an inquiry into the league its finances and campaign activities of its superintendent.

New York Anti- Saloon League of William H. Anderson Ita Anderson

Governor Edwards Signs New Jersey Beer Bill

Governor Edwards signed the bill approved by the legislature to permit manufacture and sale of beverages containing 3.5 percent alcohol. The law becomes operative upon termination of the state war condition.

Edwards New Jersey Trenton N. J Gov. Edwards

Court Reprimands Attorney in Hall Raid Case

Witnesses describe a riot at LW I W hall during Armistice Day unrest. Defense attorney Vanderveer warned by Judge Wilson to stop courtroom clashes. Bland admits guarding the hall and seeing doors smashed. McInerney recalls mob violence and surrender by soldiers and police.

Loren Roberts Ole Hanson Wilson Vanderveer Warren Grimm Bland Arnold Hot EL James McInerney Ireland McIinerney L W. W McInerney Lee

Judge rules Firlands Hospital awarded $5,000

The Firlands sanatorium received $5,000 by Judge A W Frater's Tuesday decision. George R. Wilson died May 17 1916 leaving $56,000 to the Washington Children's Home Society Orthopedic hospital and to the tuberculosia sanatorium, with dispute over whether the Tuberculosis hospital referred to River ton or Fir lands. The judge ruled in favor of Firlands.

Firlands Sanatorium A. W. Frater George R. Wilson Bothell Washington Children’s Home Society Orthopedic Hospital Wilson Riverton Firlands

Frederick & Nelson Auditorium hosts dances by university group

A group of university coeds will illustrate KMingfish folk dances at a lecture recital by Lacy K. Cole of New York at 8:00 in Roosevelt Veterans' Hall. Rainier Post No. 21 American Legion meets at Arte Hall on 1219 Fourth Ave. A British American gas association hears J H Trowne Lee speak on the unexplored circions of Northern.

Frederick & Nelson Auditorium Lacy K. Cole New York Roosevelt Veterans’ Hall Mainier American Legion Bine Arte Tourth Ave J. MH. Trownelee Geographion Society of

Northwest fisheries hearing and local notices in Skykomish

Open hearing on Northwest fisheries issues hosted by Chamber of Commerce. A long list of residents and addresses appears, including families from Skykomish and Seattle, with names such as Beattie, Johnson, Kawakuchi, Murakami, and Beattie heirs, plus legal and residency notes and a prayer on telepathy speech event by Rev. Henry Vieter Morgan.

Chamber of Commerce Bivercreen Mall Henry Vieter Morgan

Love May Send Man to Prison for Forgery Life

Filleworth Boyle faces a life sentence as a habitual criminal after a Tuesday information filed by Prosecutor Fred C. Brown in superior court. If convicted, the six time forger admitted forging checks to buy diamonds for a woman not yet found. The Monday conviction stemmed from passing a forged check to jeweler M. Barnette for a diamond ring.

Filleworth Boyle Boyle Fred C. Brown

Bogus Money Used to Buy Bogus Dope

Charles Owens a professional dishwasher was arrested at the Maryland cafe 603 Third Ave by federal agents Monday night charged with raising a one dollar to ten dollars by pasting cardboard numerals over the original figures. He is said to be a dope addict who learned the method from drug buyers dealing with Chinese peddlers. Officials say narcotics peddlers use baking powder as dope and the offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years.

Charles Owens Maryland Third Ave Cret Owens Billie Owen

Portland Merchant Death by Own Action

M Shapiro a Portland furniture dealer hanged himself in his store by tying a rope to a beam and kicking away the table. He died within minutes after his partner cut him down. health was given as the cause of death by his own action.

Portland M. Shapiro Shapiro Til

Street Car Egg Attack Sparks Citywide Riot Risk

Masked assailants egged a Seattle street car at First Ave and Harrison St early Tuesday, triggering police alerts as officers hunted suspects. Despite efforts, those responsible could not be located and a riot scare spread through the precinct.

Seattle First Ave Harrison

Allies' Fleet Warns Turks After March Clash In Asia Minor

A Toulon dispatch says a French torpedo squadron heads to Constantinople after a Firithieh fleet enters the Dardanelles. The move follows clashes between French troops and Turkish rebels near Marash in Asiatic Turkey, where many Armenians were massacred recently.

Toulon Dardanelles Constantinople Marash Turkish Asia Minor

Inquiry Ordered Over Mexican Death in U S

The Mexican government ordered its Washington representative to protest to the United States over the murder of a Mexican named Cornejo, said to have occurred recently in Colorado. The action was announced in Mexico City on March 2.

Mexico City Washington United States Cornejo Colorado

Two Men Sought in Coroner Probe Identified

Coroner N B Bhal lacombe of Pverett searched for red Moff at 1515 Borenave and Hane Opplinger at 113 31th Ave after their names appeared among the effects of Frank Hinser who died in a Pverett hotel Monday. They could not be found at those addresses.

Red Moff Borenave Hane Opplinger N. B. Bhallacombe Pverett Frank Hinser

American Dies of Mex Bandit Wound in Ruby Arizona

John A Fraser died from wounds received when Mexican bandits killed his brother Alexander Fraser during the Ruby Arizona post office holdup. The attack occurred near Nogales Arizona as the robbers struck the facility, culminating in Fraser succumbing yesterday.

Nogales Ariz John A Fraser Alexander Fraser Ruby Aria

Leap Year Sparks Record Marriage Rise Nationwide

Statistics from across the country show January-February marriage licenses up over 1919. Dallas, Texas reports the largest increase while Boston, Massachusetts is the only city with a drop.

New York Dallas Texas Boston

Seven Drownings in Trohemian Shipwreck Off Ramben Point

Seven people drowned when the Leyland liner Trohemian broke in two and foundered off Ramben point. The steel 8,565 ton vessel owned by WF Leyland & Co and built by A Stephen & Sons Glasgow in 1900 was registered in Liverpool.

Malifax Trohemian Ramben Point Quartermaster Braith WF. Leyland & Co Liverpool A. Stephen & Sons Glasgow

Idaho I. W. W. Case Is Nearing an End

The Idaho I W W case in Sandpoint nears conclusion as the state rests its case. indications point to a jury verdict by Friday or Saturday following rapid trial progress on charges of criminal syndication.

Idaho I. W. W. Case Sandpoint

Seattle Crew Reports Vladivostok Revolt At Harbor

The Seattle steamer Delight witnessed a nightlong uprising in Vladivostok harbor on January 2. About seven hundred people were killed after revolutionary forces clashed with bombarded dockyards. The ship carried rifles and silk valued at $756,000 and returned after four months at sea.

Vladivostok Harbor Seattle Delight Mickum Mate Beattle Harbor Biekum Ivan Olada Ginda Ver Pela Vladivostok Beattie Frussia

Admiral Morthy Elected Regent of Hungary

Paris report says Admiral Morthy the commander in chief of the Hungarian armies was elected regent of Hungary by the national assembly. The Budapest dispatch notes the decision was reported today.

Paris Morthy Hungary National Assembly Budapest

Geddes Named U S Ambassador in London Announcement

London reports Sir Auckland Geddes has been gazetted to serve as ambassador to the United States, formalizing his appointment. The move places Geddes as a key envoy between Britain and Washington.

Geddes U. S London Sir Auckland Geddes United States

Everett Boy 15 to Serve Life Sentence in Private Jail

A private jail is built in the Walla Walla courthouse yard for Joseph D. Morton, 15, convicted murderer from Everett. He will be confined separately until July 19 when he turns 16, under court orders delaying transfer to general custody.

Walla Walla Waah Joseph D. Morton Eiverett Morton

Veterans Aid Bills Move in House Hearing Opens

House Ways and Means committee heard veteran aid legislation opposed by leaders from both parties but supported by many members. More than ten measures have been introduced as Representatives from the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars spoke as Chairman Fordney indicated likely passage in some form despite treasury strain.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Jhuse Treasury American Legion Veterans of Foreign Ware Fordney Michigan

How and Why an Abscessed Tooth Endangers Health

A damaged tooth can quietly release poison from root infections affecting joints eyes ears throat and spine. Persistent symptoms misattributed as rheumatism may ignore the tooth problem until permanent damage occurs. Consult a high grade dentist to diagnose and halt the source with quality materials and guaranteed work.

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