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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
14
The traffic division head, C. C. Carr, receives a general order from Chief Joe F. Warren. The order, following the mayor’s guidance, grants full authority to the traffic bureau to enforce all traffic regulations.
Seattle officials and residents challenge official census figures claiming thousands were not counted. Roy Elford, chief enumerator, cites outsiders living in the city and unexpanded boundaries as causes for undercounting. Assessor Hall estimates 35 000 to 40 000 missing, while Comptroller Carroll expects higher city finances based on registered voters.
New York May 17 Nicky alleged mastermind in a bond theft plot will appear before U S District Attorney Knox to answer why he should not be held in contempt for refusing to answer questions in bankruptcy proceedings.
H Cellam aged 33 and R F Barnett aged 31 kneeling beside a car on Westlake Ave were struck by a truck driven by George M Moore age 22. Cellam suffered internal injuries with potential fatal outcome and Barnett was stunned. Both were taken to city hospital.
J W Beudder of 4311 Minor Place lost control at East Lake Ave and Roger St and struck a car driven by Mrs Mary Moore of 303 25th Ave injuring Mrs Moore. The incident occurred Sunday.
Washington May 11 Rear Admiral Sima faces criticism as secretary Kantella accuses him of pushing a Prussian model to militarize the navy. Daniela defends civilian leadership while condemning attempts to replace the secretary with a military head and a German style general staff. He cites Admiral Fiske and quotes about shrinking civilian authority.
Rain began Sunday night and moistened the undergrowth in the Lake Washington slashings, helping fire fighters control brush fires that had raged for a week. Officials say there is little danger of another outbreak as conditions improve.
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Staters from across the state gather for their 27th annual grand lodge starting Tuesday. The event features three days of banquets dances and receptions with the parade on Wednesday evening including a cavalry troop floats and barge in the Masonic Temple area.
Grace Harrington and Red Cross worker Aidan Howler told a Labor Temple college forum that typhoid threatens Siberia as families in Rumania suffer destitution. Bowler returned from Romania and described soup kitchens aiding children and women making trousers from blankets.
Edward A. Sherman, associate chief forester, said Alaska has ample pulpwood. He noted the Tongass forest in Southern Alaska contains 70 billion feet of spruce and hemlock and that the government plans to open Tongass for pulpwood development.
Denver gas and electric light service may be curtailed as 101 workers walk out amid wage demands higher than both company and state commissions. The strike began this morning in Denver, Colorado.
Thomas W. Lamont and Frank A. Vanderlip, prominent financiers, departed Tokyo today with other American party members to return home and study financial and economic conditions in Japan and China.
Washington May 17 Population of Manchester N J H L is 78 200 an increase of 4 197 or 11 6 percent in the last 10 years according to figures announced by the census bureau today.
The burned pickup located near Swan Creek last week was reported stolen by owner J. J. Laurence of Belle to the sheriff. The notice identifies Laurence and the crime context, noting the vehicle was recovered and the incident investigated locally.
Mayor Caldwell asks the council to create a central municipal garage to store and repair all city automobiles. He says little accountability exists for municipal vehicles and many are kept at private homes. Complaints claim some cars are used improperly.
Levi P Morton, former president under Harrison and ex governor of New York, died last night in Poughkeepsie from bronchial pneumonia at age 96. His estate is estimated at 10 million dollars.
Frank Johnson a 70 year old man was found dead in the bathroom of the home of John Hoffman 612 Zist Ave N where he had lived for seven years. Death appeared due to heart disease.
Tokyo reported today that Emperor Yoshihito, the Mikado, shows improvement in health. Hindness is of long standing.
Lieut. J. Wells and Lieut. Hugh J. McManus arrived in Seattle from the East to join a naval commission. They prepare to sail on the Alameda next Thursday for Alaska to investigate the Matanuska coal deposits and assess feasibility of mining coal for the United States Navy.
A black traveling bag containing about $1000 worth of jewelry and furs stolen Friday night from O. A. Wadenstein at 423 Terry Ave was found Sunday evening at Fifth Ave and University St by a passerby.
The mother of Horace Walton claimed his body in Chicago after he was killed in a struggle with police following the robbery of the Sliloine Central Express of 76000 and the murder of Patrolman William Hoberta. Walton’s mother traveled from St Joseph Missouri with her husband, who died of heart disease on the journey.
Coquille Oregon May 17 after 17 hours deliberation a jury acquitted Harold Howell aged 15 of murdering Lilian Lewthold 16 last July It was his third trial with two prior juries unable to agree All evidence was circumstantial
Readers are informed that HESE Petticoats are praised for practical wear and superior charm compared with the typical mercerized petticoat, highlighting their durable quality and appealing appearance.
The Downstairs Store offers comfortable broad toe slippers in soft vici kid with heavy turned soles and military heels. Available sizes 31g to 8, widths B C D and E, priced at $5.50 per pair.
The new line features short-sleeve and knee length garments in sizes 24 to 34. Priced at 85 cents, the collection shifts from heavy to porous-knit fabrics in ecru and white.
The Downstairs Store presents slip over Windsor crepe gowns in pink white or orchid. They require no ironing and feature feather stitching hemstitching and small ribbon bows. Priced at $1.75.
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