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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
1
A colorful monologue argues against attacking fur trade critics while expressing a personal appetite for meat and a belief that cruelty is part of natural order. The speaker dismisses vegetarian ideals, defends animal use, and vows to help suffering humans instead, ending with let the dead cats bury their dead.
In a federation bulletin the group urged the state legislature to enact essential laws to relief workers if bars are down, indicating organized labor would press for a program of protections and reforms.
Police seek Charles Emmett a 23 year old trucker missing since Thursday. He lived at 1113 Seventh Avenue and was a returning soldier reported missing after a disappearance noted by authorities Friday.
A troubled infant known as the problem child, Baby Smith, has been adopted by a wealthy family in Bellingham after a local appeal. Irene Crane, a 19 year old, is sheltered while her parents claim she was framed by stool pigeons and a jealous wife as authorities investigate.
Defective wiring sparked a small fire at 10 o clock in the Mater Misericordiae hospital in Sacramento. Firemen quickly used chemical apparatus to prevent the blaze from reaching a storage room stacked with paints oil and gasoline.
Alexandria district attorney Walter Jacke issued a manslaughter warrant for Gustaf Nelson son-in-law of Senator Knute Nelson after a quarrel led to the killing of farmer Joseph Middleton. A second degree murder charge against Nelson was later dismissed.
Victor Berger and four socialist leaders won a further continuance when their case faced the U S court of appeals. The five defendants are Berger Reverend Irvine St John Tucker J Louis Engdahl Adolph Germer and William Kruse in Chicago March 12 report.
Admiral W. G. Sims told a senate naval sub committee that German propaganda deceived the Navy Department about defending the American coast and hindered cooperation with the Allies during the war. He urged fuller postwar reforms to counter similar influence.
Indianapolis March 12. Indictments target 125 coal mine operators and workers across Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Missouri Kansas Tennessee Alabama and more Two thirds are operators The charges include violation of the Lever Act fuel control act and conspiracy to defraud the government as coal purchasers during the war
Carl F. Kruse proprietor of the Pure Food Shop must pay his wife's apartment rent during divorce proceedings. Judge A. W. Frater ordered the payment Friday. Mrs Kruse sought $1,000 suit money and $1,000 temporary alimony, which was denied.
E. B. Agen of 15 W. McGraw at told police he fired two shots at a window peeper Thursday night. He described the man as about 60 years old and wearing a black hat.
The Ward liner Esperanza, aground on Madagascar reef off Progreso Mexico, was refloated and reached Progreso early this morning per a radio gram. The vessel had been stranded Wednesday night and is back afloat.
United States Senators Fall of New Mexico and Smith of Arizona lead a senate Mexican affairs subcommittee mission in San Diego to investigate the border district with hearings planned as other members arrive.
London reports the peace conference allows Greek forces to pursue Turks in Anatolia and expel them, with Greece to return to prewar positions after victory. Greeks numbered about 90,000 with 200 field pieces. Turks under Mustafa Kemal totaled 40,000.
Alpha Sigma Phi at the university has contracted Seattle architects to design a brick house for reluctant freshmen. The plan includes sunlit study rooms and a large dance area.
Beulah Delmont Ice, 21 of Pomona California, received a license to wed Clarence Eugenie Anderson, 21, of Ellensburg, from Cupid Morris Kennedy on Friday.
A thief sneaked up to the city jail Friday and stole the spotlight off Patrolman Watson's automobile. Officer Watson is perturbed by the incident in this small city crime report.
Seattle lawyers plan a new union with a minimum wage deal to lift the cost of mining for harassed litigants. The bar association fee committee proposes a $100 tax on uncontested divorces, $100 for appearances in U S court, and $50 for a round in superior court.
Thad Sweek treasurer of Skinner and Weddy interests went to Cuba to meet D J Skinner president. It is rumored the Seattle yard, idle, will negotiate new contracts and reopen soon.
In Oakland she is greeted by union men as the Joan of Arc of the bay district shipyard workers on strike since October 1, 1919. The nearly 90 year old organizer plans to appeal to other unions to support the strikers in a fight seen as pivotal for the future of unionism.
The Seattle board of public works met Friday as residents of the Lafayette school area in West Seattle argued for and against a garage at 4202 Admiral Way. After hours of discussion the board granted the permit to build the garage.
William Nicoloff, 22, a cook, was arrested Thursday night at Fourth Ave and University St by Patrolman H H Sebenick. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Ada Miller reports seeing marines go over the top at Chateau Thierry and later at the Hy dah hotel on Thursday night. She claims five marines left with a complete outfit of her clothing and asks police to arrest them.
Seattle physicians report the hiccough epidemic that swept the city for two months is now waning. Doctors say the illness is nearing a return to normal and urge continued caution.
Suburban acreage listings near Seattle highlight affordable lots suitable for spring gardening. Classified Page features prime parcels, potential build sites, and introductory prices, inviting buyers to explore options and arrange viewings.
J E Gardner is jailed in Los Angeles on charges of threatening and influencing a federal grand jury witness in San Francisco. Maxine Wayne Dempsey, ex wife of Jack Dempsey, travels to Tijuana with Gardner. she will seek counsel on the draft evasion case. Gardner and Maxine Dempsey were seen leaving Yakima, Washington, for Tijuana.
Three hundred state businessmen are on the way home after organizing the Washington Retailers Association. George A. Phillips of Spokane, president-elect, said an educational bureau will be established and no price fixing propaganda will creep into the organization.
The forecast predicts continued rain with no sunshine. Southerly winds will bring moisture today as meteorologist Salis bury notes a damp pattern ahead.
Washington March 12 Members of the house ways and means committee said the threat of financial disaster if further burdens are placed on the public will stop Congress from passing legislation to grant bonuses to former soldiers and sailors.
Alley cats rabbits and puppies languish behind woodsheds as word arrives that fur prices have risen sixty percent over the past year. The sharp increase hurts livelihoods and may worsen animal distress in outdoor locations.
In Montesano on March 12 Judge Wilson delayed instructions in the Centralia murder trial as a night session was planned. Prosecutor Herman Allen said that regardless of the verdict, complaints charging the ten defendants with first degree murder of Arthur MacElfresh will be filed and warrants issued to prevent escapes. If any are acquitted on the main charge they would be re arrested for the MacElfresh slaying.
A letter arrives claiming a man must wed by March 31 or lose a fortune left by an uncle. Perry Cunningham of Seattle asks the Star to publish his note to find a suitable bride, promising a great reward if published.
Louis Silvain was appointed municipal judge Friday to serve during the absence of Judge Gardon in the city’s police court.
Des Moines residents report a high power rifle firing through windows this week. Earl Carr says a 13-year-old boy practiced at night and only target was lit windows. a bullet nearly hit Mrs. Carr and pierced two walls.
Indications of a campus ache epidemic surface as quarterly exam schedules appear. The grind begins at 9 a.m. on March 22 and runs for four days, affecting students and staff.
Leonard F. Johnson a 19 year old University of Washington student was reported missing by his mother Mrs DeRoy Johnson who said he may have left for California or Texas or joined the army.
Ex service men at the university endorse a New Yorker led plan to present a colossal statue to France as a memorial gift to be placed on the banks of the Marne.
President Henry Suzzallo of the university arrives home after a trip to the East aimed at gathering faculty material for the state institution.
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