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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
The writer reflects on personal failings and system flaws, admitting self blame for lack of thrift and vision. He argues economic independence comes from mastering business laws, not revolution, and criticizes government and education while urging practical paths to prosperity.
Lieutenant Haag reorganizes the dry squad after Chief Warren suspends Lieut. Collier for 10 days without pay over a general order violation. New roster includes Gardner Bryant Legate and others from the old squad with possible changes. raid at Longshoremen's hall cited lockers broken open.
A 1000 acre Kenmore fire spreads along timbered areas near Lake Forest Park as 15 families with volunteers battle to save homes. Winds whip flames, backfires and evacuations complicate efforts started Tuesday afternoon with 40 hours of fighting.
The American Association of Craftsmen and Workmen repudiates sponsoring a letter to Judge E. H. Gary that urged him to influence David Rodgers to allow equal job opportunities at his Seattle shipyard. H. F. E. Luby, a former Waterfront Employers’ official, says the action aimed to protect open shop rights and prevent a return to wartime union discrimination in hiring.
The former union members group with 94 Spring St offices in Seattle promotes an open shop in shipyards and other plants. Speaker J. W. McDaniel says 67 crafts are represented and dues are $1 monthly while workers seek jobs and challenge union limitations.
Alfred Anderson spoke for the first time in 28 years amid reports of a miracle cure in Backamento California. The event occurred after discussions with Pref. Charles Mun and a local doctor team, stirring hope for others with long-term ailments.
In Craigmont Idaho on May 14 Vollmer and Ilo will wed June 17 and take the name Craigmont. The Commerce Chamber plans a charivari to celebrate the union in the Idaho towns.
The senate agreed by unanimous consent to vote on the Knox peace resolution at 4 p.m. Saturday at the request of Senator Lodge. Separately a water shut off was ordered in east Georgetown from the old Georgetown reservoir Friday May 14 from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Met box office hundreds waited from 4:40 a.m. to buy seats for Galli Curci in Monday’s program. Morning queue included Mrs Lilly’s messenger, Mrs Charleston with box seating, and Mrs Richardson bringing a helper to secure positions.
London reports circulation of unconfirmed Telegraph and Politiken items claiming a major rebellion in Moscow with many fires. Officials suspect the Moscow wireless station’s silence signals disruption as the last call message before May 9 was abruptly cut off at 2:30 p.m.
Los Angeles May 13 The "Bluebeard" James P. Watson a bigamist and confessed murderer of nine wives awaiting life at San Quentin plans a campaign for freedom after transfer. Officers say he is collecting bank accounts from marriages and is visited by alienists hoping to prove insanity for asylum. He is held at a county hospital and fears violence if moved to jail.
A Constantinople dispatch says a Soviet is established at Erivan Armenia with the old government escaping. The report adds Bolshevik influence is spreading quickly through Anatolia.
In Minneapolis on May 13 a potential new dance called the molecule bump is described. Professor A Zeleny explains students should move like molecules bumping and weaving around each other without touching.
The Senate today adopted unanimously a resolution requesting the president to send a warship and Marines to Batum for protection of American interests in Armenia. The measure also extends congratulations to Armenia on its recent recognition of independence by the United States.
Oliver G. Mayfield, 32, of 10 Jefferson street, is jailed on forgery and cashing a government check obtained under false pretenses. The $234.79 check was sent to Jefferson Ive, brother of a fallen soldier, and Mayfield posed as Ive to endorse and cash it. He planned to marry this Saturday.
Tony Sehementi 26 employed at Albers Bros. mill was riding to work on Whatcom Avenue near Skinner and Eddy's shipyard when his motorcycle collided with an automobile driven by Eimer Fellmet. Sehementi was taken to the city hospital with general body bruises.
The city plans an ordinance by Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier forcing hotels restaurants and other buildings under Japanese control to reveal owner names near the main entrance. The measure aims to expose proprietors using American names and to disclose ownership status clearly at public entrances.
Mrs J Wilson found the body of Andrew Johnson in a lake area near Fairview Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Seattle. A skull fracture and bruising existed but coroner and deputy concluded death by his own action with pawn tickets from the O building supporting the theory.
Auburn High School commercial law and civic class students toured King County courts and visited the county jail to observe the justice system in action.
In Quincy Washington residents paid $1,000 to a California rain maker who guarantees immediate rainfall of three inches. The unlikely deal stems from a local drought prompting a bold but unverified promise from the outsider.
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