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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
A Seattle sermon questions opponents of Japanese growth, depicting grim poverty and harsh labor conditions as the imagined future. The piece argues that fears center on a perceived loss of American standards, welfare, and family life if Japanese influence expands.
A Valley editorial urges West women to consider Japanese competition risk in agriculture and urban labor. It argues for exclusion of Japanese workers to protect white farmers and small business, and notes potential church impacts and social outcomes. It warns voters and pastors against perceived threats and suggests examining images of Japanese gardeners.
Washington May 27 Officials said conferees approved a peace time army plan with 220000 enlisted men and 17400 officers in the army reorganization bill. The agreement sets the size and structure for a reduced standing force.
John Zawanski accuses his wife Jena Zawaski of throwing Burling chinaware at him. The couple filed for divorce on Thursday in Chicago, with the husband naming his spouse as the respondent.
Burglars entered through a bedroom window at 5710 Woodlawn Ave stealing jewelry clothing and firearms valued at several hundred dollars. No injuries reported and no suspects named.
Luther Davis a large Black man recently arrested by Piedmont police has confessed to numerous robberies and attacks on women in the east bay district, according to investigators in Oakland California.
A fire destroyed the Cocos Bay Lumber company yard in Bay Point California. Estimated loss reaches 206000 with three million feet of shingles and lumber burned and twenty five lumber cars lost. One thousand men from Concord Clyde and Bay Point aided by Pacific Coast Ship building employees fought the blaze though fighting equipment was scarce. Fire started when sparks from a car exhaust set sawdust aflame.
Mrs. Ethel Carlson, 44, of Ballard, drank Lysol in a friend’s Arion Court apartment at about 6 a.m. She was taken to city hospital and.is believed to be saved. Her husband Sam Carlson is in Alaska.
In Wilkes Barre Pa a conven tion of anthracite miners unanimously defeated Secretary Wilsons wage settlement proposal. They adopted President Wilsons plan to appoint a commission to adjust the wage dispute with mine operators.
Huntington W V May 27 Reported results from 1611 of 1860 precincts show Senator Howard Sutherland ahead of Major General Leonard Wood in the Republican presidential primary with 29116 to 24092 and indicate a lead for Sutherland statewide.
Saturday Straw Hat Day in Seattle was replaced by a conservative window display plan. Haberdashers say well dressed men will wear straw hats on Memorial Day and a brass band parade was abandoned in favor of storefront showcases.
A Cameron Highlanders battalion left Aldershot under orders to go to Ireland. The unit was equipped with 60 rounds per man and Lewis guns with 5600 rounds each. Four more battalions at Aldershot were ordered to move to Ireland.
Dublin May 27 embargos placed on all freight and express shipments by the London and Northwestern railroad due to a strike by dock workers and railway men at Northwest. Unionists refuse to handle munitions, delaying shipments and prompting labor action.
In an early-morning raid at 708 Olivest Motorcycle Policemen N. P. Anderson and R. F. Baerman arrested James Ford, 44, and George Lee, 28, alleged addicts, and seized six bindies of morphine from Lee. Both men are held in the city jail on open charges.
An ex major from the U S army turned him back on two Marine generals George Barnett and Charles L McCawley to converse with a gray haired woman seeking to free her son from jail They were on a Marine tour and Mayor Hugh M Caldwell welcomed them after hearing the mother's plea in his office.
Howard H. Hamlin of 1412 12th Ave sues Haineworth Motor Co in superior court seeking an injunction over autos displayed for sale on the curb in front of Hamlin's house. He contends the display blocks his driveway and spoils his street view while the case proceeds Thursday.
Portland May 27 Practically complete returns show Hiram Johnson ahead of Gen Wood by 1932 for the Republican nomination in Oregon. Johnson has 46,212 votes, Wood 43,380, Lowden 16,660, Hoover 13,910.
Rodolfo Herrero surrendered to General Lazaro Cardenas and was to be brought to Mexico City to face charges in the Carranza assassination case. He gave up at Coyutla Vera Cruz and telegraphic advices note the move amid revolutionary changes. Ancon as foreign minister seeks measures against Villa in U.S. contacts through Summerlin.
Fr. F Knowles, attorney, appeared at central police station in heavy mood over children playing ball near his home. He said they were ruining his shrubbery while police promised to investigate the dispute.
Relatives of Mary Damm 21 of Poulsbo Washington ask Seattle police to help locate her. She disappeared from her Poulsbo home on May 22 and may be in Seattle.
A report claimed merchants at the Western Avenue market planned to file profiteering charges with United States Attorney Saunders alleging 300 to 500 percent gains on vegetables. By noon no complainants appeared and no charges were filed with Saunders or the justice department.
Laura T. Anderson sues the United States in superior court alleging theft of a Pullman grip containing a $1 025 diamond necklace a nightgown and other items worth 79 while she briefly left her compartment for 19 minutes at Missoula Montana en route from here to Chicago.
President Wilson today vetoed the Knox peace resolution proposing an end to the war with Germany and Austria Hungary. He argued the measure surrenders U S rights and fails to address essential war aims such as freedom of the seas and Belgian rights. He said a separate peace would be inconceivable and against U S dignity and liberties.
Francia E. Deery sues Anna Laurae Deery for divorce alleging a forced marriage. Palma B. Anger vs Ernest R. Anger follows with a nonsupport claim.
Helena Reusch 23 of Spokane says she was urged to drink and sign an affidavit claiming she was 20, then married Warren Truitt at the courthouse. She alleges manipulation at a hospital dinner, seeks annulment and $250 attorney fees for her prosecution.
Berlin rumors report Col Bauer and Commander Eberhardt of the marine brigade in Budapest seeking to organize a new movement against the German government. Delayed May 26.
The Star urges a June 15 school election to include a street car fare question. It argues no strong reason against voting on raising taxes or fares to maintain street cars and that the council should ensure the ballot includes this issue.
Former Seattle mayor and then corporation counsel dispute the $15,000,000 sale offer for the Puget Sound Traction lines. Walter Meier reports no record of Caldwell’s involvement, while Caldwell pledges further probes into possible fraud and seeks legal grounds to recover or rescind the deal.
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