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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
1
In a reflective farm journal, the writer notes stubborn brake weeds, labor costs, hog business, and fruit and egg prices. He contrasts field work versus paid labor, observes market prices for hogs, bacon, apples, and eggs, and laments farmers markets that fail to connect buyers with producers. The piece closes with a wry question about the funny world of farming economics.
Agnes Reyes, a 20 year old New York dancer and actress, in San Francisco with police help to escape the man she trusted. Floyd M Bennett, son of a Brooklyn millionaire, is jailed for alleged embezzlement of 8000 from his father's firm, denying the charge. Reyes learned he was married and plans to start anew elsewhere.
Seattle city council met Saturday at noon to introduce a new municipal railway ordinance. It moves street cars under a new executive and includes an emergency clause making it effective on adoption. adoption considered at the regular Monday meeting.
Felix Crane of the Atlan pool hall filed for divorce from Steanie Crane in superior court on Saturday alleging she deserted him last fall. The couple wed August 15, 1912, in this city.
The observer reports rain tonight and Sunday with large southeasterly winds. Weather outlook emphasizes unsettled conditions and potential showers across the weekend.
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports Soviet forces around Essen holding 7,500 troops occupying Mulheim Oberhausen Elberfeld Kattwig and Dusseldorf. Ebert government offers reward for Von Kapp and Von Luettwits. Ebert troops retreat to the British zone as Belgian posts shift back to the left bank.
Berlin reports say the general strike ends at noon after a conference between labor unions and the government. An agreement will form a new cabinet with stronger labor representation. London dispatch notes the strike ended with the government granting workers' demands.
Police seek a short, stout half breed Indian in khaki pants for attempted hold-up at the Carl hotel alley between First Ave and Occi dental Ave. early Saturday. The suspect flashed a knife, Hanson said he kicked him to the pavement and escaped.
Soundproof doors are being installed in Judge Frater's courtroom on the Fourth Ave side of the county city building to reduce traffic disturbances. Double windows patterned after the Pullman car system will dampen sound.
Won Yuen 48 and Leung Mo 53 were arrested at 12th Ave and Jackson St Friday night after police found a quantity of dope in their possession.
A burglary occurred at Calvin Phillips residence Friday night with two firearms and a silver watch taken. Police were notified on Saturday about the theft.
The Star presents the Seattle Story Book third installment recounting early Puget Sound settler fears during the Indian Wars. The children friendly tale highlights dangers faced by pioneers in the Tacoma region and nearby coastal areas as tribes resisted encroachments.
Adolph Hammer and Nett Madison figures date of altercation at the La Clede hotel 2219 First Ave early Saturday. Hammer 34 injured in face and throat while trying to disarm three others. Madison 30 held for investigation. room occupants included two women and another man. Hammer in critical condition at city hospital.
Burglars broke into the Co operative restaurant on Ninth Ave and Howell St Friday night. They took cash from the register and looted the pie shelf before fleeing. Local police investigated the break in.
Internal Revenue officers raid Chin Lum at 215 Washington Street Saturday morning seizing two drug pipes opium yen shee and other narcotics valued over 200.
In Burlington Iowa on March 20, waitresses at the Hotel Burlington walked out demanding a 40 percent wage increase and opposing tray carrying plus no banquet serving after their demands were refused.
Police search for Ragnar Peterson a 22 year old as theft of 350 dollars from an elderly father at 3648 Whitman Ave was reported by R B Kellam of 1119 Western Ave.
Seattle Aerue No 1 Eagles announce a memorial service at their hall at 2 p m Sunday for 47 members who have died in the past year. The event honors members and reflects on community involvement.
Charlie Chaplin rounds on accusations from Mildred Harris Chaplin asserting 18 years of reputation and funds spent on her care. He cites over 50000 dollars in canceled checks and her salary of 1000 dollars weekly, claiming he never refused a bill. Mrs. Chaplin says she will pursue divorce on desertion and cruelty with detailed claims.
President Wilson faces a damaged ratification after the Senate rejected the peace treaty 49 to 35 and sent it back with reservations. Leaders such as Lodge Borah and Johnson push anti and pro treaty tours as the 1920 campaign looms. The chamber split with Democrats and Republicans over Lodge reservations and the noting of a possible state of peace debate.
After two weeks detectives believe they are close to solving the Bagnall murder mystery. A blue Chalmers car, with a tall dark man, was seen near Tacoma Yelm and Rainier between March 1 and March 8. Deputies spread circulars to Oregon and southern Washington.
Montesano March 20 Motion for a new trial for seven I W W convicted a week ago of the murder of Lieut Warren O Grimm at Centralia Armistice day will be argued Monday. Attorney George F Vanderveer in his motion for new trial charges Juror Harry Seller with prejudice against the defense. He also brands the verdict as contrary to law and claims there was a fundamental error to which the defense took exception.
Olympia March 2 John W Arctander Seattle attorney stands permanently disbarred from practice in this state as the result of the supreme court decision Friday sustaining the recommendation of the state board of law examiners Arctander was charged with aiding registrants to evade military service by withdrawing their intentions to become citizens.
The United States launched its largest battleship, the Maryland, at Newport News shipyard today. Secretary Daniels, Maryland's governor, and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
The house voted 283 to 0 to order an investigation into charges that the federal board for vocational education mishandles wounded soldiers. The inquiry will be conducted by the house education committee.
Washington, March 20. The House declined to accept Senate amendments that would grant pay increases to officers and men of the army, coast guard, and public health services. The chamber then sent the naval pay bill to a conference for further negotiation.
A note urges readers to check the classified page for property cars or furniture for sale and to call Main 600 if they have items to sell. The prompt emphasizes using the main line for inquiries and sales.
Calvin J. Gilmer, who traveled from Seattle, survived a self inflicted gunshot to the heart after surgeons at the French hospital performed three stitches to close the wound. Dr Asa Collings said he is hopeful but five days remain critical as Gilmer bleeds a pint daily and the bullet passed through the left ventricle.
Naval authorities along the Pacific coast order training for Olympic events at Antwerp next summer. US soldiers will compete in swimming rowing fencing wrestling boxing gymnastics track and shooting.
Federal officers seized the six ton launch Eva Friday night after it ran without lights and nearly struck a harbor patrol boat. The craft was found to be bringing liquor from British Columbia. Frank Hat was arrested.
Seventy five Villistas were killed in a battle with federal troops in Bachimba canyon last Wednesday, according to acting Mexican consul A R Sandoval. Villista leader Nicholas Fernandez was wounded and captured, while Gen Manuel M Dieguez claimed surrender of Yaqui chief Ignacio Novas and his band.
Mrs. Kalfus reports her husband Milton C. Kalfus, 25, has not returned home after a trip to California and she saw him in Seattle last Wednesday. She asks police to locate him.
King county fair price committee to meet in District Attorney Saunders office Monday morning. Discussion will cover fair methods to be followed by merchants in replacing their stock.
United States Senator Truman H. Newberry was sentenced to two years in federal prison and fined $10,000 for election fraud. Judge Clarence W. Sessions also denied motions for a stay and a new trial. a 90 day stay was granted for appeal. Several co-defendants received lesser or equal sentences and fines.
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