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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
1
Local readers debate gasoline quotas and fuel-saving ideas as North states face limits. A note on community life describes an upcoming open house for African American veterans with a jazz band program and dancing, reflecting social events in Seattle.
Government officials secretive about Lloyd George meeting with Krassine as a Bolshevik emissary arrives in London. Krassine may propose peace with the Soviet Republic or discuss broader economic relations. Daily Mail condemns the visit while Daily News sees hope for trade and food relief.
Fires raged across Ireland including Sybil Head coast guard station in Kerry and Castle Caulfield barracks. A Clare farmer was seriously wounded, a civilian near Lisdoonvarna shot, and Constabulary Sergeant Johnson ambushed near Ballyvaghan. The Second Camerons and three additional battalions were en route under orders.
A resolution expressing public sympathy with the Irish aspiration for self government was favorably reported by the foreign affairs committee by an 11 to 7 vote. Plans call for House action next week.
Joan R. Dew of Belleville Illinois amid a 15 day jail sentence for hotel registration under an assumed name deflects questions about hundreds of love letters found in his trunk. Detectives pursue embezzlement charges from Margaret McCormick of Sterling. Dew says the women were friends and refuses to discuss them.
U S agents seize over 200 tons of butter destined for local sale amid moisture readings above 16 percent. Officials say premium tax and 10 cent per pound penalties apply. merchants face arrests if moisture remains high. Large storage stock tied to Oregon shipments with some Seattle buyers unaware of violations.
Washington May 28 A filibuster to force action on the soldier bonus bill began as the house convened Representative Munasey Ohio blocked the chaplain's prayer until a quorum formed Other members warned they would block the budget bill if the bonus measure was not brought up
A 13-year-old Richmond Beach student was struck by a trolley pole fragment from a Phinney Street car at the Fremont Bridge approach Thursday. He was found unconscious, taken to the city hospital, then returned home with a slight concussion.
Detectives arrested Harry ODonnell 27 ex convict at the Barnes circus grounds Thursday evening. ODonnell who was mugged in Seattle in 1910 faced robbery charges, has multiple aliases and a coastwide record. Detectives Dan McLennan and James Doom made the arrest.
In Philadelphia on May 28 the Presbyterian church severed its links with the Interchurch World Movement. Legal difficulties were cited as the reason for separation, presented by John Willis Baer of Pasadena, who read the executive committee report to the general assembly.
Deputy U S Marshal Albert Mooks seized 2,096 cases of Alaska pink salmon at Anacortes. The salmon, alleged adulterated, were shipped from Port Walters, Alaska to Anacortes on the cannery boat Apex last October.
Carl Otto, serving a life term for burglary after a San Francisco case and a prior escape from San Quentin, vanished after leaping from a switch engine driven from the Folsom prison yard. Guards and sheriffs across counties joined a 24 hour manhunt, fearing he may have swum the American River toward Auburn.
Bruce Beck realigned today as store manager of the Bon Marche. No announcement was made as to his future plans.
Charles Falkinberg a 35 year old longshoreman of 326 Bellevue Ave N was found with 23 quarts of bonded Scotch whisky Thursday Police placed him in city jail as the case develops.
Zuzo Okino a Japanese woman slaved 13 years in a lumber camp before revolting Friday she filed for divorce in superior court.
Reported offense centers on entertaining caterpillars in a family orchard drawing police attention. City post ordinances being enforced with sections filed Friday.
The Senate agricultural committee approved the McHenry bill to embargo sugar exports arguing the move would lower retail sugar prices. The measure seeks to curb overseas sales and ease domestic shortages.
Chicago city law department planned an inquiry into an April Intercollegiate club entertainment. Rev N S Boynton alleges a hoodie-hoodie dance described as vulgar and offensive, plus Gay Paree and Aida in the show.
The Knox peace measure was defeated in the House 719 to 152, short of a two thirds margin, after Republicans largely opposed the override and Democrats split. The vote pattern mirrored the original passage, with only two Republicans voting against override and seventeen Democrats opposing the president.
Reports from Vera Cruz say General Felix Ding agrees to surrender his entire forces to revolutionary General Guadalupe Sanchez. Ding arrived at Misantla Vera Cruz state and requested safe conduct to Vera Cruz for a steamer to a foreign port.
In Omaha on May 28 auto bandits tried to rob Citizens State Bank at Ralston Neb. The bank president T. J. Shanahan engaged the robbers in a running gun fight and drove them off with no injuries reported.
Four youths and two young women arrested at Westlake avenue and Priest after a small auto collided with another car. An 18 year old woman held at the wheel with Eva Kellogg 23 Charles Shamrock 19 and Harold Shamrock 18. Vehicle owned by Ernest Nuernberger of Port Orchard. All held on disorderly conduct charges.
Prices of fresh vegetables tumbled on the Chicago produce market today due to heavy arrivals. Strawberries onions lettuce rhubarb and radishes fell about 50 percent in price.
BE. R. Wadlington reported on Friday that he lost 102 dollars to a cons run by well dressed agents with fraternal emblems at a joint called Sure Thing. Wadlington refused to name details beyond the loss.
A burglar wearing a white mask and carrying a flashlight robbed Miss J. Martin of a ten dollar bill and a diamond lavallier at 160 10th Avenue shortly after midnight Thursday. Police were notified Friday morning and Motorcycle Patrolman Frank Bertrand investigated.
Seattle continues to grow with population increases each year and a dynamic business scene. The city offers opportunities as many businesses change hands and listings appear on the Classified Page.
Former Mayor Ole Hanson discusses the street railway purchase and Caldwell's role as city attorney. He accuses Caldwell of bias and of steering the deal away from public vote while Caldwell had advised and helped plan the traction fight. Hanson recalls Caldwell’s absence at a Washington moment and questions Caldwell’s stance on municipal bonds.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell branded Ole Hanson’s claim of consulting him on the streetcar deal as unqualifiedly false. He said the inquiry into the Skagit river bond project would continue and mocked Hanson’s disappearance claims while detailing past city discussions to lease rather than buy the line.
Four hundred boys who deliver The Star and sell papers on suburban corners will be guests of Eddie Milne, manager of Pantages Theatre, at Friday evenings performance. The group will assemble at The Star office on Seventh Ave and University Street before marching to the venue.
Harriet Evell a 16 year old schoolgirl was found dead on the kitchen floor at her mother's Oakland home. Mrs Evell said the gas jet in the cooking range was open and the room filled with gas. The coroner is investigating the death.
Retailers in the public market defend high vegetable prices by citing steep stall rents of 100 to 125 dollars per month for 15 by 25 foot spaces. They say weekly trade is dull, so profit on Saturdays should offset costs. City officials note farmers market stalls cost only 25 cents daily, yet prices remain similar. Saunders warns of possible U S Attorney action as merchants deny excessive profits.
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