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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary column mixes whimsy on straw hats and Panama dreams with a street scene of a touring car stoppage and a dignified officer. It urges turning war trophies into public memorials and notes Seattle and Maine battle plaques as part of a broader call to honor history in public spaces.
Thousands of gallons valued at about 600000 dollars, seized as evidence in enforcing prohibition, were reported stolen from a government warehouse in Chicago. Internal Revenue Collector H. W. Mager announced the loss, jeopardizing more than a hundred cases against alleged bootleggers.
Mayor Caldwell centralizes traffic authority in Lt Carr after reporting lack of cooperation from Police Chief Warren. Carr oversees a new traffic division with enforced slips system, a special arrest book, and transfer of personnel. Also notes Elinor McDonald’s safe return to Everett after disappearance, with gratitude to Cynthia Grey of The Star.
In Vera Cruz on May 14 revolutionary leaders claimed the capture of President Carranza south of Apizmes was imminent. They said federal resistance weakened and that a tighter circle around the president was forming. Rebels also reported executions of leaders and planned reprisals against Carranza backers. Foreign nationals sought protection as British and American officials arranged a white flag train evacuation from Mexico City guarded by an aviation unit.
The Senate plans to dispose of the Knox peace resolution today and is expected to adopt it and send it to conference with the house. Congressional leaders predict early agreement in conference, with Republicans aiming to present the measure to the White House quickly to secure a veto if needed. Voting begins at 4 p.m.
Washington May 15 The president signed a joint resolution authorizing 400000 dollars for the Plymouth Pilgrims landing tercentenary celebration.
Spokane jury to decide damages for W. J. Busch after he alleges an uncontrollable nose whistle caused by an attack by Wesley Hannan. The case stems from an incident at a local location with Busch claiming continuous whistling since the assault.
A fire started in a motion picture camera during an exhibition at Hawthorn School on 29th Avenue. Rev Co. PD Miller acted quickly removing the burning device, preventing a panic among pupils. The incident halted before students realized the danger.
Burglars busted a glass window at the Tea Garden kiosk at Fifth Avenue and University Street and cleaned out the cash register Friday night. Police flagged the incident as a burglary with no injuries reported.
Spokane May 15. Mrs Foster Russell wife of a local pilot recounts to reporters how she sleeps during flights in her husband’s airplane. Her tale highlights an unusual habit aboard the aircraft and adds to the era’s colorful aviation anecdotes.
Joe Hodge pleaded guilty in United States district court on Friday afternoon for violating the national prohibition law. He was fined 450 dollars and committed to county jail in lieu of the money. Hodge had prior state time for a similar offense.
Northwest aviation pioneers pilots Dave Logg and A M Nachtwey flew The Seattle Star from Seattle to Everett and Stanwood delivering the third edition. The into Stanwood postmaster and residents received damp newspapers an hour earlier than usual. The pilots plan weekend aerial exhibitions and future air deliveries to bypass train schedules.
Good news from Ogden Utah May 15 beet sugar quoted at 13.73 per hundred pounds a cut of 10. Amalgamated Sugar company moved 2575 sacks to jobbers in the district at that figure. Sugar selling at 17 cents per pound locally.
A Warsaw communique reports desperate Bolshevik counter attacks in the Kiev region repulsed with heavy losses. Four armored Bolshevik ships sunk in the Dnieper and more than a thousand prisoners captured in recent fighting. Premier Skulski says he will reopen peace talks with the Soviets.
Three miners and a superintendent suffocated by monoxide gas in the Marsh mine shaft near Burke Idaho. Fred Bergen the superintendent and miners Charlie Johnson and P I Conney died in the incident. Bodies were recovered late last night.
Mrs A M Nelson aged 61 wife of A M Nelson of 2714 14th Ave. South died at midnight Thursday at her home. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 p m at Bonney Watson's with burial in Lake View.
The Star failed to obtain further statement from David Rodgers who said he was blocked by interests in reopening a local shipyard. He could not be reached and was last seen absent from the shipyard. Mrs. Rodgers said he had nothing to say and would not discuss the matter further.
Five months after a wall street bond theft probe Arnstein walked into the district attorney's office in New York arriving from Pittsburg with his wife Fannie Brice. Accompanied by attorney William J Fallon he was escorted past police lines and recognized by court clerk William Hanna. Bail was set at 75000 dollars.
Washington May 15. Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee completed a revision of the soldier bonus bill. In its present form the bill carries benefits of 1.4 billion dollars and sets the framework for veteran payments.
Motorcycle patrolmen chased two men, Wm. Englike, 27, and another, early morning after they sped 53 mph on East Marginal. Pitt reportedly attempted to draw a gun twice but surrendered when pistols were shown. Both men jailed on open charges awaiting investigation.
Police learned Saturday morning that burglars stole a diamond wedding ring with 26 diamonds, a ber pin studded with pearls and sapphires, and a dress suit from the home of J E DeRoy on Second Avenue. Mrs DeRoy declined to comment as detectives investigate the case.
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