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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
1
The author argues nations fall for idol worship, citing Abu Salik and echoes of ancient covenants. He reflects on kings, heroes, and public figures, noting how society exalts then abandons leaders, and urges reliance on inner divine counsel over worldly rulers.
The Seattle Star offers a $1,000 gold reward to any person providing information leading to recovery of city funds from the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power deal. Information may be shared openly or confidentially with the editor and may be published or given to authorities. The offer specifies shared or sole reward depending on contributions and mayoral agreement.
Bremerton May 22 nine guards patrol the city to round up Puget Sound navy yard marines who last night smashed doors in the U S hotel and wrecked a Filipino pool room. A mess attendant from the destroyer Watters was shot in the head and may die as wounds were treated. Witnesses say two marines were refused rooms when a gang of 75 returned to the hotel and attacked the pool hall in the basement. Pool balls flew, the place was wrecked, and clashes continued before patrols moved in. no arrests reported.
Washington May 22 1922 President Wilson was believed to be drafting a message to Congress vetoing the Knox peace resolution.
Mayor Caldwell welcomed The Star offer of a 1000 reward for information to recover part of the 15,000,000 paid by the city for the Stone Webster traction system. He asked Corporation Counsel Meier for a probe but favors action only with clear basis for procedure. The star reward could prompt information and is probably a good idea.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the millionaire racer aviator and draft evader remained at large after walking from his Philadelphia mansion where he was under guard. Secretary Baker ordered an immediate investigation and all efforts to recapture Bergdoll while noting possible movements from Governor's Island to Philadelphia.
Intruders cut lines to disable phones then robbed H. K. Mars home at 301 29th street of $2 in portage stamps. Motorcycle patrolmen investigated that night but found no leads.
Federal Judges Neterer Cushman and Wm. B. Gilbert of the circuit court of appeals will decide May 31 on the equity case brought by jitney operator A. M. Schoenfeld against the city over attempts to regulate jitneys.
Saturday morning seven warrants issued for fire ordinance violations signed by Fire Inspector RFR. L. Laing. Named defendants include J. Newcomb 2330 Firet Ave H Norton 5 Bell 1 J O Kimoto 2405 Western Ave Mrs D Borocchi 91 Pine J NYamagita 1607 Firet Ave M Akai 1421 First Ave J Urakawa 207 First Ave and C Chiba 2324 Firet Ave.
A cat with loud vocal tendencies disturbs C. W. Cronedill of 4751 19th Ave N F. He asks police to influence J. B. Barton, owner of 4755 19th Ave NE, to quiet the animal.
A hungry thief ate a lunch and mopped the grease from a frying pan in the kitchen of the R. McDonald home on Sixth Avenue, then stole 60 cents and fled. Mrs. McDonald heard the intruder but was too frightened to intervene. The incident occurred Friday night.
Nicholas Alphonse aged 15 suffered a cut lip and Dan McBride 18 was injured when their motorcycle was struck in front of Pier B by a taxicab driven by Ed Wiley of Harvard Avenue. The incident occurred Friday on Alki Avenue.
The harbor department searches for a derelict hull floating in Puget Sound about three miles south of Alki Point lighthouse. Report filed by George Thompson of 6440 19th Ave W.
Joseph Skilar, 22, traced from Los Angeles to Seattle, then checked into the New Washington hotel. He passed and attempted to cash multiple worthless $10 checks in Seattle and San Francisco before being located at his hotel. California authorities had flashed his description to local police.
Clarence Phillippi was found guilty by a jury on the first of two statutory crimes charges. Eva Bennett, 16, was the principal in the first case, while Tillie Semitz, 14, is the witness in the second. Phillippi's wife seeks a divorce and the case resumes next Friday.
Street car fares rise under H. C. L. plan while jitneys remain in doubt. Classified page showcases many good used cars offering solid buys.
Venustiano Carranza, the deposed Mexican president, and six party members were killed near Tlaxcala-Tonge as rebel forces under Col. Barrera allegedly plotted to remove him. Reports say Carranza faced execution by former allies amid chaotic flight toward the coast, with Bonillas the former ambassador to the United States among those of interest to Americans.
Mayor Caldwell publicly explains why he did not reappoint Chief Warren amid criticism. He cites persistent Seattle vice conditions, noting reports from businessmen and residents, and promises further disclosures about a wide open underworld. The letter from a prominent Seattle source is cited to illustrate conditions under Warren. The mayor asserts the public deserves to know what is happening in the city. The cabarets, taverns, and dance halls named as hubs are described as part of the vice scene Caldwell claims to be addressing. The mayor remains resolute while warning that more details will follow.
The state department had no reports on Carranza’s death. Embassy dispatches from Mexico City claim he was alive in the mountains near Zacatlan Tlaxcala and report of his killing elsewhere. A deputies caucus elected Obregon and two Gonzales deputies for the extra session of congress on Monday.
Deputies raided 401 Harvard Ave N finding ten gallons of whisky and about a dozen bottles of gin in a cellar trunk. Mrs. Art Butler was arrested, released on $500 bail, and rode to the sheriff's office with a search warrant served by Conner Von Gerst and Kearney. Butler, a Erie Drug Co. employee, claimed the liquor was a small stock from the dry law start.
Police arrested two men for violating the new jitney ordinance on Saturday. C. W. Turner, arrested Friday, was taken into custody again while claiming his passenger was a friend not a fare. C. F. M. Nelson, 27, was the second arrestee. Both men posted $50 bail.
A chase involving city and county officers and motorcycle patrols led to the arrest of Frank Carr, 22, driver, after a for rent car left Milwaukee dock with 16 cases of liquor. No liquor found in Carr’s car. police suspect transfer to a second vehicle. Investigators plan searches of nearby premises.
In a caucus today in Washington May 22 Senate Republicans refused to act on measures to cut living costs regulate meat packers soldier bonuses and other important legislation. They urged consideration before the conventions recess with Kenyon and others pushing for action and option bills and conferences to be prioritized.
Washington May 72 A house rules committee by a party vote of to 4 moves to call up the soldier bonus bill next Tuesday or Wednesday. A rule was reported limiting debate on the bonus measure to hours and allowing only one amendment.
Attorney General Palmer directs department agents to curb price cutting as the wave sweeps the nation. The Agriculture Department report shows weekly prices ending May 15 mostly down, with hog prices slipping 2 to 10 cents per hundred pounds and hog receipts across ten markets declining.
St Louis cash grain reports a sharp drop with No 2 white at 1.92 and No 3 white between 1.12 and 1.18 as demand wanes and banks refuse new loans. The market cites large incoming shipments and selling pressure as the headline cause.
Ethel Perry files for divorce from Albert Perry alleging a violent act during the marriage. She claims he struck her on the ear side, breaking her eardrum and causing permanent deafness.
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