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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
1
An elderly farmer recalls clearing 200 acres of virgin forest with his four sons, turning land to crops for urban towns. He notes labor disparities, declining family farming, rising city jobs, and growers receiving little of consumer food prices amid land selling and labor shortages.
Washington March 13 The Senate moved toward a final vote on the peace treaty taking up the preamble to the ratifying resolution The Lodge amendment passed without debate stating that if allies do not notify of rejection the treaty stands upon notification of ratification Brandegee proposed a 60 day filing condition but it was defeated Trammell of Florida said he would vote for ratification with the Lodge reservation signaling a foothold against Wilson leadership
Fresh milk in local stores is selling at 10 cents per quart with 12 cents delivered, marking a postwar price recovery. Deliveries to doors cost 12 cents, down from yesterday, while mints run 7 cents delivered and 6 cents at the store. Some shops offer lower prices.
Charles P. Morgan, 28, left his home at 8557 18th Ave and W to look for a job with $100 Thursday and has not returned. Moran wore a freshly started moustache, police were informed.
Margaret Hagney, 12, defended a bank containing 75 cents but was knocked unconscious by two burglars described as the meanest in New York who stole her savings.
A large sale of poultry, used furniture and clothing is advertised through The Star Classified Ad columns. Readers are urged to use Star Want Ads to buy sell or exchange items and to phone Main 600 to place or inquire about ads.
Timeline traces the peace treaty starting June 28 1919 at Versailles. Presented to the Senate by President Wilson November 19 1919. Rejected 41 to 61 February 19 1920. Revival and Lodge reservations adopted March 18 1920. Deliberations on ratification precede final vote.
May F. Kruse replies in superior court denying theft of 41250 from husband Carl F. Kruse proprietor of the Pure Food Shop. He had accused her of robbing him and threatening him with a horsewhip in the divorce suit while she denies all charges in her response. Irene Crane is mentioned as connected to a confectionery worker but is not detailed in the reply.
New transfers issued around April 1 will prevent a passenger from transferring more than twice on a single fare. The change ends the era of thrifty riders taking multiple rides on one nickel carfare.
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Carino described his action as a grand coup d etat in the pursuit of a civil suit against Dr. Roy M. Mellor. After days of avoidance, Carino, feigning a toothache, gained entry to Mellor on Third Ave Pine St and served the summons.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell and city council members met for a second time this week to discuss a proposed ordinance reorganizing the municipal street car department. Action before Monday was under consideration.
A Warren general order suspending Patrolman A. M. Carson after he was acquitted of whipping his 11 year old son was revoked in a second order issued by the chief. Carson will be immediately reinstated.
Yuri Morita seeks divorce from Sukeichi Morita after accusing him of twisting his wife’s neck in Japan and later in the United States. The attorney for the wife is W. A. Keene.
Pearl Higgins filed a divorce suit against Harry W Higgins accusing him of passing her on the street and refusing to speak to her Their home is in Chelan Washington state records indicate the action was filed Friday in Chelan County Superior Court
About 3000 Seattleites reside in houseboats to cope with costly living. The movement reflects urban housing strain and urban adaptation amid high prices.
Bertin dispatches report that German socialists press the Ebert government in Stuttgart to resign Defense Minister Noske, grant amnesty for the Kapp uprising, ensure workers’ participation in a reformed government, extend labor laws, and continue the general strike against the Ebert regime until demands are met. The Ebert cabinet was to return to Berlin today.
Paris dispatch reports German authorities near a rightward shift with Noske forced to resign as defense minister. It claims Berlin accepted Noske’s resignation and notes prime minister Heine of Prussia and Berlin police chief Ernat also offered to quit.
American artist C. Leroy Baldridge recounts his months observing Korea during the uprising against Japanese rule. He portrays Koreans ready to die rather than bow to imperial authority, noting mass arrests and brutalities including jailed students and the forced display of the mikado’s flag.
London report says the Turkish government near collapse due to allied occupation of Constantinople as troops march in and resistance crumbles. Also notes Seattle students begin spring vacation after a week of school starts March 26.
On a family picnic at Alki Point, Grandmother recounts the first settlers and a local Indian tale. She describes a land once underwater and forests meeting the bay, where a trader's daughter Margaret first met six children and six adults among Buquam yaah friends who guided early days.
Police held to death by own action theory as Melville C Forrester liveryman and stock dealer was found stabbed near the tideflats by the Bell 1 dock. Investigators believe he tried to kill himself by driving over a bluff then slashing his throat and wrists before drowning himself in the bay. A bloodied clasp knife identified as his was found by Fred Wagner on Blanchard Street.
San Francisco dispatch reports the Army transport President Grant suffered a fatal fire causing the suffocation deaths of two seamen. George Padison of Baltimore and Charles L. Wray of Brooklyn are named as the deceased. the ship moves toward Vladivostok with limited wireless updates.
Delegates to the Republican national convention were to be selected in Minnesota today with eight district conventions debating instruction for their 16 delegates. Of four delegates chosen in the Twin Cities earlier, two were instructed for Leonard Wood. A state convention tomorrow will pick four delegates at large.
A tar pot on a kitchen range boiled over starting a fire that destroyed a one story shack owned by L. G. Lockwood at 6552 20th Ave. The house and contents were valued at 1500 dollars and 800 Liberty Bonds were burned.
NEW YORK March 19 The sub committee of anthracite miners and operators representatives began consideration of the workers demand for a six hour day and five day week. The talks focus on reducing work hours and extending rest periods amid mounting labor pressure.
Governor Hart and state officials are asked to reveal months of secret findings on Japanese activity in Washington. Edward Clifford of the Anti Japanese League warns of land grabs and a potential permanent settlement, urging legislative data on education, land, banking, and wartime veteran employment.
Olaf Treltrroe presented to the California State Building Trades council during its annual convention in Bakersfield a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Phelan exclusion amendment. The measure seeks to end the gentlemen's agreement, abolish the picture bride practice, and push for stricter immigration laws.
The Seattle coast team will kick off the season April 6 at home against the San Francisco Seals with Sacramento visiting later in the schedule. The Star provides the full timetable in Saturday’s edition.
Railroad men will meet at the Harker hotel at 7 30 p m Saturday to decide whether to withdraw from the Triple Alliance. The resignation of Alliance Secretary C R Cotterill is interpreted by railroad men as a withdrawal by the farmers.
Lady Willy Forbun attorney from 600 Madison will attend a special session of the legislature to press for an appropriation for the extradition of a family deserter. She will represent the Women's Commercial Club.
The chamber of commerce urges the council to draft a daylight saving ordinance after a referendum approved the measure. Other cities like Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Worcester have enacted similar thrift ordinances.
Washington March 19 The senate foreign relations committee ordered a favorable report on Bainbridge Colby for secretary of state. Members said they would not be bound by the report to vote for confirmation. The committee disposed of objections without publicizing details. no formal charge was filed.
George N. Salisbury, head of the weather bureau, reports a moderate easterly wind will bring fair weather to Seattle over the weekend.
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