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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
1
The author recalls a family trip to Richmond Beach with simple provisions and a sunset meal. He argues many families stay stuck in routine, and recreation means renewing youth through simple outdoor experiences away from kitchens and jobs. He laments modern entertainment habits and urges taking time off to enjoy nature and the sea.
Two young boys aged 7 and 9, missing for more than 48 hours in wooded canyon terrain near Chehalis, were found safely four miles from home. Sheriff Stringer and 40 searchers traced them with bloodhounds, locating them in a gully after a tense search beginning Sunday.
In San Francisco on May 11 a chorus girl named Pretty Queenie Leonard was allegedly kidnapped by her husband during a train trip to San Francisco. The man, who wooed and wed her during a Kansas City engagement, allegedly enticed her to a train compartment as the Pacific show continued, creating a sensational, real life thriller around an abused marriage claim.
A survey of twenty Seattle retailers and manufacturers finds mixed outlooks on prices. Merchants from Lundquist Lilly to Fraser Paterson and others predict peaks, stabilizing trends, or gradual declines, while some warn of higher costs from wages, coal, and leather.
A fire in the dry kiln of the school carpenter shop prompted 10:30 evacuations of 2,200 students. Hook and ladder units from Third Ave and Priest were used. the blaze was extinguished in minutes with officials noting the fireproof kiln room contained the flames.
Police take Clara to headquarters and obtain a voluntary statement denying claims from The Seattle Star about an underworld slave. The document, unsigned and not sworn, lists her addresses, coworkers, marriage history, and relations, then defends her innocence while noting alleged past encounters with a certain Joseph Austin.
In Angeles on May 11, James P. Watson, now using the alias Joseph Gillman, confesses to killing at least nine of his wives. He cites homes in Paria Kansas and lists victims including Mrs. M. A. Watt in Winnipeg, Marie Watson in Lake Coeur dAlene Idaho, and Eleanor Frazer in Vancouver.
Wholesale strawberry cases bring 4 to 4.50 today, the season’s low. Consumers see 20 cents to 2 per box. California spuds hold at 11 cents a pound, likely to fall soon. Yakima potatoes drop to 7 percent of a dollar per pound to retailers. First cherries arrive from California with grocers paying commission men 4.50 per 10 pound case.
R L Davis a Salem Oregon city jail inmate confessed to fellow prisoners that he and three companions fled Canada in an automobile after stopping a Canadian officer and run him over killing him. Sheriff Stringer forwarded the message and an investigation is under way to verify the alleged confession and locate corroborating facts.
Members of the List Division plan a reunion at Roosevelt Veterans hall on May 19 1920 at 1 p m. Jules E Markow serves as temporary chairman and C W Dauscher as temporary secretary. Survivors from Powder River outfit urged to attend with addresses by Capt Wee Coyle and Sergt Ten Million as speakers.
In Portland on May 11 a new labor action emerged as petition circulators formed the Petition Circulators' union association demanding 10 cents per signature for initiative petitions instead of 6 cents. The move marks a novel approach to advocating for higher compensation among circulators.
John W. Glascock age 64 retired patrolman died at his home 1813 E Sprucest at 6 a m Tuesday after a lengthy illness doctors said sleeping sickness caused the death He leaves a widow Margaret and a family of grown children
An unthoughtful motorist backed his automobile through the old window at Hatfield's Oester house located at 214 Union Street. The cafe will replace the plate glass window by Tuesday evening.
Madge Anna Sawyer, 21, is charged with first degree murder for killing her husband Howard Sawyer, 32, aboard their power boat Hydah on Lake Union. She admits firing the shot during a quarrel but says she did not intend to kill him. Detective statements recount a stormy marriage with threats of violence.
President Wilson summons his cabinet for a 2 P.M. meeting today. The call indicates urgent discussions and coordination on ongoing national matters.
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