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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
A writer recalls witnessing Hickson heal a crippled boy during a church gathering and reflects on faith, miracles, and the timeless need for spiritual guidance amid urban life and doubt. The piece contrasts sacred healing with everyday bustle and muses on faith, prayer, and the power of belief.
Witnesses describe James Moore, dubbed the English miracle man, allegedly curing a bedridden wife of a man who carried her from Trinity Church steps. The scene shows elation and public blessing as the pair depart amid cheering onlookers.
Mrs. D. L. Steven of 918 W. Howest Avenue walked without crutches after a Monday visit to Trinity church for treatment by English layman healer James Moore Hickson. She described a clear moment of healing and says she stood and walked within an hour and a half. Rev. W. H. Bliss notes others reported improvements as healing meetings are planned across Episcopal churches in Seattle.
Henry Williamson, 14, hospitalized since February 9 with a leg wound from a gunfire exchange after a botched break in at Western Gear Works, Ninth Avenue S and Jackson. He was released to juvenile authorities to pursue reform, saying he robbed to help his sick mother and intends to be the best boy in Seattle.
Mrs. Bertie Kennedy of 3433 West 65th Street hurried to Camp Lewis to meet her brother Sergetus T Smith, a sergeant in Company A Mth Infantry, missing for 14 years. The Star located his winter, who believed his sister was in Dallas Texas. The Star learned three men share the name William T Smith in the same company and Mrs Kennedy traveled by Tacoma interurban to identify her brother.
About 10,000 King County motorists will be arrested after 5 p m Wednesday for lacking 1920 licenses. Deputy sheriffs will detain offenders and bring them to court to pay a 15 dollar fine.
In Bombay on March 10 newspaper publishers raise subscription rates due to the decline of the sovereign, impacting readers across the city as costs increase for daily papers.
County official Ramsay urges against building basins and a gamma structure to curb flood risk on the Stuck River. He proposes buying land subject to flood damage if his report is adopted, signaling a retreat from the Basin Project.
Tacoma March 10 A local pastor’s talk on heredity was postponed as he did not keep his appointment because his wife gave birth to a baby son in the family.
A truck owned by H. R. Adama with 40 chickens and household furniture disappeared after leaving White Center last Saturday morning bound for Toledo, Washington. Driver Barney Barrow and S. Abon were aboard. Barrow promised to call if anything happened. No contact has been made since.
A battle over the Carlyon bill to bond future auto license revenue for state road construction will start at the special legislative session. Senator Lon Johnson of Pend O'Reiffe will head the opposition as Carlyon's measure, passed in the last session, goes to voters next fall.
A woman's purse containing 7.56 was found Wednesday by Un Hok Tuen at 422 King et and turned over to the police.
In Baker Oregon on March 10 George Johnson a local florist employee was fined 25 dollars after stealing flowers from a grave and reselling them for a bridal bouquet.
Marjorie Prior blew her nose and her right eye popped out. A maker of glasses eyes returned the eye and restored it.
The government in the supreme court challenged the rights of states to withdraw ratifications of the prohibition amendment as of Washington on March 10.
The notice notes safety deposit boxes at W. BP. Perkins & Co. vaults remain $4, unchanged before during and after the war. Customers faced payments for this year at the same $4 rate as in the past.
Commander Thomas R. Parker was delegated by Rainier post No. 21 to represent the American Legion at the Yakima state executive committee meeting Saturday. Plans will be formed regarding compensation legislation to be considered at the legislature’s special session.
The committee on recreation and play launches a citywide effort for the week of March 22 to convert backyards into playful spaces. The Community Service plan aims to encourage safe, creative play in neighborhoods throughout Seattle.
Rapid progress in Centralia murder trial as rebuttal witnesses wrap up evidence. Beal testified on a September conversation attributed to Elmer Smith. High school stenography class attended, Armistice parade veterans corroborate no rush at I W W hall. American Legion funds aid prosecution. alibi challenges for Eugene Barnett proceed. Judge to draft jury instructions Friday. In Everett, 19 year old Isom White faces execution for taxi driver Lee Linton murder with potential retrial sought by Senator Smith. Parents exhausted savings. retrial hope hinges on outside support. jailer notes composure. mother recalls head injury.
Seattle councilmen will meet in a secluded county-city building room on Saturday to decide leadership for the coming year. The caucus will determine the next president and committee chairmanships based on who can muster five votes.
Elkhart Indiana March 10 Lieut. Stoner United States mail pilot en route from Chicago to Cleveland was burned to death when his plane fell six miles west of New Paris Indiana this morning
Prowlers broke into Martin Martinson at El Ray apartments 2119% Second Ave Tuesday night and stole $98 in jewelry $86 in cash and a $36.50 check from a room. No arrests reported.
Ballard will hold an open house for the city in early April. Plans are under way for a large sawdust barn event under the direction of community service boosters.
Mrs Margaret Allen of Seattle calls for a public fund to aid Isom White, a penniless youth facing a potential hang sentence at Stanwood. She notes many mothers share the anguish of his mother unable to pay appeal costs and urges immediate contributions. Her letter seeks a raised appeal fund.
Bert Dingley, once injured in Tacoma’s saucer track in 1914, appears in Seattle for the auto show opening Monday after a long layoff. He registered at the New Washington hotel and says he is still crippled.
Senate today adopted a resolution by Senator Poindexter directing the Navy Department to permit use of its radio facilities for transmission of press and commercial dispatches.
U.S. Secret Service agents arrested Herbert A. Benjamin at Carlisle Washington today. He is accused of forging the signature of his brother M. L. Benjamin on a $60 service men’s bonus check.
Washington dispatch reports former President Herbert Hoover stating he opposes admitting Japanese and other Orientals to the United States. He argues mixing races produces a degenerate breed and refuses to urge absorption of any race.
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