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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
12
A man found ill and mentally unbalanced near Medical Lake is suspected to be Dr. Arthur Lachman, a San Francisco author and scientist missing since December 10. He gave the name J F Wetherell and claimed a California family, a medical career, and travel in China, aligning with Lachman’s profile.
Officials at Medical Lake Insane asylum doubt the man in custody as H J Wetherell is Dr Arthur Lachman the missing San Francisco scientist. The 65 year old, 5 ft 8 in, 143 lb patient wore Ward 11 clothing and had recent Portland ties while Lachman was known to be in California and Munich educated. Nathan in Spokane expressed hope to verify identity as search for Lachman continues.
Italian engineer Mancia Forti, after two years in Russia, warns Russia cannot export food or raw materials. He cites wheat stores only in the Volga valley and poor transport. He says the Moscow decrees govern peasants and miners alike, railroads rust, and Lenin's reorganization faces insurmountable obstacles. Ambassadors note to Premier Miller asks for allied stance toward Russia.
Mrs. Kate Williams is under a physician’s care after a night attack by a holdup man who forced a gas pipe down her throat before fleeing with her purse. The violent assault occurred as she attempted to cry out for help.
Tornadoes killed seven people across Missouri and nearby areas with several victims from families in Branson and Taney counties. Victims included schoolchildren playing near Turkey Creek, a man hurled 1000 feet, and a family wiped from a Branson farm. Nevada and other Taney county towns reported deaths and heavy property damage as floods threatened the Lake Taney Como dam. A special train transported the Melva dead and injured to Branson.
Within the 4.8 million soldiers sailors and marines of World War I, about 10 300 tuberculosis cases developed in one year.
In Tombstone Arian March 12 the Bisbee deportation case neared a turning point as lawyers debated whether evidence of a supposed War program conspiracy against the United States could be shown from the 1917 Bisbee strike. Judge Pattee adjourned to today after the prosecution rested with four witnesses while jurors passed time with coins, cards and boxing.
Hazen J. Titus bought ten acres of water front at Steele Lake near Des Moines with plans for a premier country home. Shortly after, Rube Ellis and Frank Benning each acquired 15 acres adjoining Titus. All sales were brokered through Carter, MacDonald & Miler, agents for the property owners.
Washington reports the national coal bill would increase about 300 million annually as the national commission backs an 11 percent wage rise for miners, higher coal prices and utility charges. A minority plan seeks an 18 percent rise, risking renewed chaos in the coal controversy. Pittsburgh notes a 30 cent per ton uptick on miners’ pay.
March 12 New York. Anthracite coal miners will cease work beginning April 1 if negotiations with operators to conclude a new contract on wages and working conditions are not completed by then. Philip Murray international vice president of the United Mine Workers of America stated negotiations are proceeding smoothly and he is convinced an amicable settlement will be reached.
In Williamstown Kentucky March 12 a Sherman Grant County schoolhouse collapsed during a heavy storm injuring twenty five children, several seriously. Reports say the gale was general over several Northern Kentucky counties and most of the building was leveled by the wind.
Paris reports the French government will seek further explanation of President Wilson's charges that a militaristic party is rising in France. Any response from France would be unofficial, according to L Intransigeant.
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