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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
1
A veteran observer ponders middle class fears as steady yet precarious earnings struggle to shield families from debt and loss. He argues trades and self reliance secure a future, urging sons to master skilled work and daughters to gain practical, income earning abilities.
Dublin reports the murder of James McCarthy a Sinn Fein leader in Thurles. Masked assailants entered his home at 1 30 am and shot him, seen as retaliation for a fireman killing. The city and authorities face intensified violence with tanks and troops deployed amid broader anti Sinn Fein activity.
President Wilson nominates Joseph C. Grew as envoy to Denmark. The appointment marks a significant diplomatic posting for Grew, reflecting U.S. interests in Northern Europe during the period.
Washington reports possible Senate action on spending by some candidates amid allegations of campaign fraud. Indications point to investigations starting in various places as interest groups push for full public disclosure. Presidential candidates and managers dismiss Borah's claim that special interests seek to buy conventions amid rising campaign costs.
Chicago March 21 Gov Frank O Lowden rejects Senator Borah's charges that he and rival candidates overspent to win delegates. The dispute centers on how funds were used in the presidential race and who bears responsibility for the costs.
Divorce proctor C Dalton says there goes No 5 as Helen Nickel gains a decree from John Nickel in Judge Mitchell Gilliam's court Friday. John Nickel had four predecessors, all married in Council Bluffs Iowa on August 14 1915.
A charter amendment giving preference to returned service men for city posts was upheld by Superior Judge A. W. Frater on Friday. A. Cramer protested ex service men ahead of him for an engineer job at the city power plant.
New York March 27 Y W C A secretaries hosted a business luncheon at Fraunces tavern. An eagle eyed auditor flagged cigarettes costing two dollars on the bill. The item caused a loud reaction at headquarters but the bill was paid.
George Mc Conaghy, 18, pleaded guilty to the burglary of Cavan augh Hardware Co. in Auburn. Judge Mitchell Gilliam stayed a three toni year sentence as long as he stays away from narcotics. Mc Conaghy was told not to use dope.
Harry Hartley thanked Judge Mitchell Gilliam after a 30 day county sentence was imposed. He pleaded guilty to taking tobacco and one dollar from Hoyt on December 18 at 96 Connecticut Street.
The University Commercial Club urged the city council on Saturday to rename 14th Ave N I to University Way, calling the change a more euphonious and fitting title for the area.
President Wilson awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr for extraordinary heroism near Cantigny, France, on May 28, 1918, the War Department announced.
Esther Botts a Wyrafold stenographer testifies in San Francisco during the Mann Act trial involving EB MacGinnis. She admits stealing the war hero from his wife, saying she loved him and faced no regret. She describes eloping from St. Louis to Des Moines and then to federal custody, insisting she acted from love and admired MacGinnis.
Superior Judge Everett Smith sentenced A. J. Jones to five to ten years in Walla Walla penitentiary for robbing a gas station at 33rd Ave and FB Union. Minutes earlier he gave Howard L. Van Duzen three to five years for attempting to rob BE. M. Eckard’s grocery at 14th Ave and BE Columbia. Van Duzen was shot during the attempt.
Community flyer urges residents to list unwanted attic or storage items in the Star classifieds. Advertisers are told to phone Main 600 to reach potential buyers across Seattle. The note emphasizes turning unused possessions into quick cash through the paper’s sale column.
Mayor Hugh M Caldwell urged the city council to compel Puget Sound Traction Light and Power to file a schedule of steam heat rates. He backed investigation of alleged monopoly charging customers for steam heat to steer them toward city electric power.
Molly a famed Davis farm school cow completed a hundred mile timed run from Davis to Berkeley to claim a $50 wager for her supporters. Agricultural student W P Wing accompanied the prize winner in the inaugural bovine race against time.
Superior Judge A W Frater overruled a demurrer and ordered Dr. F W Rinkenberger to stand trial on a charge of making a fake death certificate in Justice court. The decision was announced Friday.
Russian Soviet armies continued their offensive along the entire front against Polish defenders with fierce fighting near Novograd Volhynsk. Reports say Vilna fell to Bolshevik forces and troops moved to aid fronts in Poland Latvia and Finland.
Moscow dispatch reports Russian soviet troops seized Novoroneyek, the final stronghold of General Denikin's South Russian alien forces, signaling a decisive shift in the conflict.
A spiritualistic mass meeting is set for Magles hall at 7th avenue and Pine Street. The event on Tuesday offers three sessions at 2:90, 4:20, and 7:30 p.m. with likely talks and demonstrations.
Watertown D I March 27. A narrator recalls a night in one of the town’s two modern hotels. He describes extreme water temperature in a warm room and a breakfast of orange, oatmeal, real cream, two eggs, four slices of bacon, fried potatoes, toast, and coffee costing a dollar seventy five.
Five figures from industry pros and cons on creating a separate traffic division in the police. Ayerst strongly favors it. Tyson and Smith advocate for representation of motorists and pedestrians. Yenton calls it a mood idea. Hartford supports if not costly.
Aileen recounts attending a prize fight promoted as a four round event that ended in the first round. She criticizes the abrupt finish and believes spectators deserve refunds while noting the colorful, mixed reactions of the crowd and Dr. Matthews’ objection to prize fighting.
The Seattle Lighting Co plans to present a summary and insolent process of stimulating prompt payment by shutting off gas at the next public service commission meeting. D. O'Brien, acting superintendent of public utilities, informed the Lighting company Saturday.
The board of public works postponed action on Molasses Creek pipeline to a proposed Volunteer park reservoir until a special session Tuesday. A $3,000,000 bond authorization was deemed inadequate and the board will choose between wood stave and pipe steel for the line.
Edward Cooper and Gordon Hoare met at Sixth avenue and Priest after a theft report. Officer Jorgeson booked both, with Cooper released after the incident involving an automobile overcoat reported stolen recently.
Port warden reports that 82 tons of cloves were imported into Seattle from Africa in 1820, a figure tied to national trade records and maritime activity in early colonial ports. The note emphasizes historical cargo and regional import figures.
The W H Hitchcock family of Ogena Wisconsin announces they have incorporated to rear 18 children aged 6 to 21. They claim the only such incorporation in America and plan a farm dividend for each stockholder. Mr and Mrs Hitchcock signed a contract ensuring care and education with stock shares and yearly dividends from the farm.
A letter to the city on Saturday reveals Commissioner Read sought a $5,000 X-ray machine for the health department amid a profiteer scandal. The affair centers on what Read intended and the implications for city health services.
Ed Mosely, 68, was fined 25 dollars by Judge Boyd J. Tal on a larceny conviction. The defendant was accused of selling stolen goods during the Saturday hearing.
Sister presses for Chinese queues to ease hair imports in Beattie. Total 279 tons valued at $220,185 in the past 12 months.
Confused fragments report bottles strewn on a city street section between Madison Street and a main avenue on a Saturday. Details are unclear but describe damaged autos and scattered glass causing a minor disturbance.
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