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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
1
Mayence reports no final agreement between President Ebert government and West German insurgents though terms include a workingmen s army to maintain order in the Ruhr area. Syndicalists may join central government, armed coup participants disarmed, social reforms and mine nationalization planned, with food supplied to industrial districts.
A wandering early 20th century column discusses taxes, looting, and urban woes in Seattle. The narrator mocks crime while lamenting rising assessments and mortgage costs. A businessman’s wife is cited in a plea about heavy fiscal burdens and public policy. The piece ends with a reference to continuing in a later page.
London report from March 25 states Germany’s new cabinet was named with Chancellor Gustav Bauer and ministers including Eugen Schiffer Hermann Mueller Erich Koch Gensler Otto Cuno Bell Bola Schletke Robert Schmidt Silberschmidt Edouard David. Cuno Bell and Bola are centrist. others are social democrats. independent socialists are not represented.
Westphalia March 25 Leaders of the German red forces announced the capture of Wesel northwest of Basen after a siege. The reds refused the government armistice offer and fighting continued. Red armies also captured Friedrichafeld and reached the River Lippe about 20 miles north of Essen. Communists were in complete control of the red armies.
PARIS March 26 report says more than 175 killed in fighting between communistic workmen forces and German troops in Thuringia near Gotha. One Red Army reportedly surrendered unconditionally while communist chiefs escaped.
Fred Fulton a 6 foot 6 inch plasterer from Minnesota visits The Star editors office amid a crowd. He has stepped down as fighting heavyweight champ after a dispute with Jack Dempsey but aims to reclaim glory. Fulton plans a four round match Friday night against Young Hector after a workout at Arena May.
A man was robbed of 2466 beneath the overhead leading to Colman dock in Sedro-Woolley on Wednesday evening after an incident described as a stick-up near the city area.
Rheubina Eideon testified before Judge A W Frater on Wednesday that she was forced to wed Howard Eideon at the point of a gun in Oregon City on July 15, 1919. She obtained a divorce.
Frank Hoffman aged 67 was charged with clubbing his wife Marie Hoffman also 67 at 3113 Alaska Street. The complaint was filed in Justices Otto W Brinker court Thursday by Prosecutor Fred C Brown.
W. A. Wilcox convicted of arson for burning his mill. The $4,000 insurance on the mill is being pursued by Charles Pratt, receiver for Wilcox interests, in superior court Thursday.
Martin Keogh Charles R Griffith and Everson M Deegan were charged in superior court Thursday with forging the name of Alfred Henderson to a $60 check. Henderson, 1803 N. Este Street, identified as the payee, was not present in court. The case moves to trial with prosecutors seeking penalties under state forgery statutes.
The park department plans another kite day for children. Next Saturday events will be at Collins, South Park, and Ballard playfields with prizes for the best kites.
Test of a new automatic street car fender will be made at 10:30 o clock, March 30, at Fourth avenue and Leonard Street before city councilmen.
Paris reports a Franco German commission will arrange direct exchange of merchandise without intermediary money. The plan aims to ease trade between the two nations and is announced during March.
Paris dispatch reports a marked improvement in West Germany after a military crisis. The French foreign office notes wage disputes focus on workers demands for reforms including socialization of basic industries.
A. F. Gignell faced a Thursday superior court appearance on a first degree forgery charge accusing him of forging a $26.10 check dated March 12. The case details describe the alleged crime and pending proceedings.
In Lexington Kentucky police hunt for Paul Little eight year old son of K B Little wealthy livestock raiser after a kidnap note demanded 25000 dollars. The note threatened harm and named a payment site and time. The boy was last seen with a man near the post office as friends recalled an approach to deliver a package. The father offered to pay the ransom when the location is specified.
In Prinville Oregon merchants and farmers acted to remove three Japanese foreigners who had been bidding for a large land tract. The locals objected and the Orientals were ordered to leave town yesterday.
Senator Phelan charged that Japanese fishermen off California violate federal statutes barring non American owned vessels from operating. He wrote to Attorney General Palmer requesting action on the issue.
In Paris on March 25 the Millerand government faced a stern test as the chamber opened postponed debate and interrogations over its foreign policy. Deputy Barthou led questions about France's stance toward Germany and Russia, with Millerand expected to reply tomorrow.
Washington journalists report that the Republican members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee began framing a peace resolution today. The move follows formal instructions from a Republican leaders conference held the previous night.
The House today asked President Wilson for a definite statement on the exact status of 17 000 American troops stationed in Germany.
Federal liquor sleuths have not cleared all the alcohol from Seattle, with police reporting twelve arrests for being drunk in the last 24 hours on city streets.
American marines landed at Kiukiang at the British consul’s request to quell a clash between Chinese policemen and coolies. Two Chinese laborers were killed before the marines withdrew at local authorities’ request. The incident heightened anti Western feeling in the treaty port town on the Yangtze. Kiukiang, in Kiangsi province, has a foreign settlement and about 62,000 residents.
Hillman merchants organized to combat threatened intrusion of Japanese interests in their district will be addressed Friday night by Prank E Kannair, former secretary of the Anti Japanese league. Plans will be perfected then for a campaign to oust Japanese already Lecce property there.
County game commission announced plan to seize Swan Lake bass and transplant them to Green Lake. The operation will occur in May ahead of the fishing season which runs from April through November. This move aims to bolster Green Lake's population of large and small bass for anglers.
The motorship Alki, grounded on Jones Island Wednesday, was towed to Seattle Wednesday night by the tug Hero. Damaged hull requires drydock repair according to the Merchants' Exchange report.
Neighbors oppose a builder who plans eight four room houses on a 60 by 120 foot lot. They urge the council to pass an ordinance restricting overcrowding.
City weights and measures inspectors clash with fuel dealers over legal wood load size. The public safety committee will present an ordinance to settle the dispute.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Roscoe M Drumheller of Seattle to be collector of customs for district No 80 with headquarters in Seattle. It is a reappointment.
Dover March 25 The bi partisan Delaware legislature agreed to force a vote on suffrage ratification tomorrow. Suffrage leaders fear the vote may be defeated if held then.
A soldier in civilian clothes was shot dead in Dublin yesterday afternoon. The three assassins escaped. A Queenstown dispatch notes a threat to the Sinn Fein council chairman's life if any police in Queenstown are killed.
Federal agents report twelve more international whisky smugglers trapped near Port Townsend as part of a widening ring between British Columbia and Puget Sound ports. Meadowdale arrests revealed the scheme with nine men seized and 96 cases of whisky. two police officers are jailed amid conspiracy claims. Portland Tacoma and Seattle linked to operations.
In Washington officials and legal experts from Texas and Oklahoma converge for a Supreme Court battle over possession of thousands of acres in the Red River valley. Texas reportedly holds the territory by ranger force, raising threat of an armed clash as Texas rangers reinforce allies and receivers are appointed to take control of the Red River strip.
Cleveland dealers state men’s hats will shrink this year to align with rising demand for women’s summer furs. Spring hat displays show reduced size and higher prices, reflecting market trends.
Gen Leonard Wood leads in South Dakota Republican presidential primary results by about 4000 votes over Gov Lowden with Senator Hiram Johnson third. Democrats chose James W Gerard as their candidate. Health inspectors warn of frozen grapefruit and report a theft of 20 contraband crates with few recovered.
Coal prices are expected to rise sharply when government control ends April 1. G W Reed of Chicago says the increase will push costs for the American public above 100 million dollars annually due to higher miner wages and further wage settlements.
Seattle detectives pursue leads after four youths robbed the LaFayette jewelry store Tuesday, seizing $10,000 in gems and binding the proprietor and a girl clerk. No new developments were reported as investigators monitor possible markets for the stolen pieces.
Police squad led by Sergt. P Jennings fired several shots while pursuing a burglar suspect cornered in an alley near Fourth Ave and Main St at 3 a m Thursday. The suspect Henry Isaacson an ex convict was booked at headquarters to determine where he obtained a bundle of shirts and mufflers dropped during the flight.
In San Francisco on March 25, Calvin Gilmer's condition was listed as very serious after a unique operation where a heart wound was closed with three catgut stitches. He later shot himself in the heart following a divorce from his wife.
Aspirants for the Republican nomination press ahead in a heated battle for delegates while Democratic hopefuls await President Wilsons guidance on his party candidate.
Senator Albert B. Fall head of the senate committee on Mexican affairs faced special guard protection for three days of the group’s Los Angeles visit after receiving a life threat letter.
SACRAMENTO March 25 Hiram Johnson is the first and only qualified presidential aspirant on the California ballot. Johnsons delegates have been the only delegates filed with the secretary of state office.
San Francisco police hinted that the alleged swindle by Louis H. Acton head of the Allied Mercantile Co will reveal a large scam targeting prominent San Francisco merchants.
Rain tonight and Monday with moderate southwest winds expected across the area. A damp forecast for the next 24 hours with showers likely in the evening and into Monday.
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