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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
1
The Star announces a new installment of Confessions of a Bride titled The Book of Ann. A synopsis updates readers so both new and returning fans can jump in with equal interest. The serial, described as great and human, remains the paper's most popular.
A Seattle column extols a weekly communal singing luncheon for business men. Forty men from plumbers to bankers join in simple, lively songs, leaving aside work worries to rediscover joy and fellowship. Led by Russell, the chorus inspires leadership and community spirit beyond the workplace.
San Francisco May 4 Americans allege widespread shanghaiing on Pacific Coast ships. Dope addiction forced living with dope fiends and racial mixing on board, with abused crew and poor food. The McLaurin mutiny exposed conditions as state labor commissioners urge federal action. LeRoy Johnson escaped after being kept as prisoner and given opiates.
Five of the largest bakeries report operating at full capacity as open shops produce about 76 000 loaves daily. A sixth bakery plans to reopen, with Master Bakers association claiming output of 75 000 loaves daily. Thornhill says city can be supplied without the union and that normal conditions should return in two weeks. Union shops continue full production and resist demands to end night work.
Princess Nadejda Troubetzkoy, famed as "Europe's most beautiful Red Cross nurse," faces questions about her status and Red Cross credentials. Russian officials dispute her princess title and claim she has no right to the Red Cross uniform. She arrived in America, studying surgery, after wartime service and two prisoner exchanges, amid rival views on her role.
El Centro California May 4 Nina Lee Delaney’s body was found by a searching party led by Charles N Harvey known as Bluebeard. The body lay half way up a rocky foothill in a sand pocket near granite boulders. An inquest will be held this afternoon. Harvey expressed relief that the body was found, claiming to have told all he knows. Hilton fears execution if moved to Washington state and cites a life sentence in California. He says he is pitied not censured and recalls drowning his Tacoma wife Beatrice Andrewartha in Lake Washington.
A leaked Los Angeles telegram published from Hoover headquarters proclaims strong support for Hoover in California. It denounces Hearst supporters and anti Hoover forces, calling for a "great Hoover victory" and a unified front across Southern and Northern California. The message asserts a plan to defeat the Johnson belt of opponents and ensure Hoover's presidency.
Federal Judge Neterer overruled two demurrers by Capt. John F. Blain in indictments charging fraud related to his duties as Northwest district manager for the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation. Blain’s trial is set for September 14, with related shipyard cases scheduled for September 7 and follow-ons for Seaborn Shipyards Co. He recently left for the Far East on a three week leave granted by the judge.
Washington May 4 The house approved and sent to the president the third urgent deficiency appropriation bill carrying 309000000 dollars to wind up affairs of the railroad administration with funds largely for agency closeout and related costs.
U S Observer Salisbury promises fair weather tonight and Wednesday with moderate southwesterly winds. The outlook emphasizes a bright day ahead and continued pleasant conditions for the region.
Billings reports Pete Stimlikoff was shot and killed by L Reed at Reed’s farm in the Lavina locality after a cattle dispute. Reed surrendered to the sheriff at Roundup.
In Sacramento on May 4 a parade featuring Senator Johnson banners was abruptly halted when children disrupted the route by presenting a Hoover portrait and cheering loudly. Authorities watched as the march paused briefly amid the display.
A court decision in Washington rules railroad ties exceeding standard dimensions become non ties and enter duty free when cut on this side of the line. Ordinary boards and plumbers’ stock remain subject to duty. Word to that effect reached the local customs office Tuesday.
J Tabb of the Benard hotel reported to police Tuesday that he was robbed aboard the Admiral Sehley Monday, losing a bottle of Florida water and a bottle of Lilac water in addition to his trousers.
In superior court Tuesday attorney Phil Tworoger recited that Howard I. Riley, stationed at Camp Lewis in World War I, sought a divorce from Mrs. Mildred Riley who he married on June 18, 1918. He returned from France late in 1919 and their troubled marriage began thereafter.
The House post office committee voted to report a bill repealing the automatic July 1 rate increase for second class mail. Current rates range from 1.44 cents per pound for the first zone to 5.0 cents for the eighth, with eighth zone jumps scheduled to 10 cents and other zones rising under existing law.
John Carlson's nags damaged 20.6 of his fruit trees by scratching necks, a Vashon farmer testified to Judge Hall Tuesday. The court awarded $150 damages.
Mayor Caldwell asked the council to approve Hendersons railway plan for a looping track at Columbia street to run north to Virginia street and turn back South Seattle cars at Jackson, replacing Yester Way. The change would save more than $89,000 annually.
Pierce county will not demand Harvey known as "Bluebeard" extradition despite funds for bigamy charges. Deputy Prosecutor James Selden said California release danger is minimal and Thurston county would pursue trial for Betty Pryor murder at Plum Station if needed.
Washington May 4 authorities state President Wilson will veto the Knox peace resolution and do so quickly. The administration senators are told to understand the president will reject the measure.
New York May 4 Fanny Hurst notes the fifth anniversary of her marriage to Jacques Danielson. She says they kept the union secret and planned a year trial, living apart with appointments. They would meet occasionally and share two breakfasts weekly, while she keeps her maiden name. Child's surname policy noted.
Lieut Daniel A Sylvester and C DeWitt Demar two California traffic experts met Mayor Caldwell Tuesday to review Seattle congestion and discuss uniform nationwide traffic regulations. Chief Warren and Lieut C C Carr joined the delegation as they promote a federal standard law and the Safe ty First Exposition planned in San Francisco in August.
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