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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
1
A first person account traces a descent from cocaine to heroin, detailing the lure of the first “shot” and the ensuing habit. The narrator describes quitting jobs, losing scruples, and slipping into a life of dope parties, with emphasis on the social spread of addiction.
Prohibition Director Donald McDonald says sales of hops malt and other home brew ingredients will not be halted in Washington state until official federal guidance arrives. Dispatches suggest officials may rule against sales to non bakers or confectioners, but McDonald notes enforcement would be complex given wide retail availability and moonshine concerns.
In Dublin on November 12 the remaining Sinn Fein hunger strikers at Gork prison ended their 95 day fast. Nine prisoners survived with two having died. Abandonment followed intervention by Bishop Cohalan as the inmates grew weak and emaciated and were not expected to endure many more hours.
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork’s late lord mayor offered to testify before the American commission on Ireland and her offer was accepted. Passport arrangements were not yet addressed.
The Irish home rule bill, promised for more than a decade, goes to the Lords for approval after passing Commons on the third reading. The bill envisions two separate legislatures in Ireland, North and South, selecting a 40 member council to form a permanent Irish parliament.
J P Tumulty secretary to President Wilson said he intends to enter private business after leaving the White House March 4. He acknowledged talks about a possible appointment to the United States court of customs appeals but gave no definite plan for his future work.
The King County Legislative League will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen hall to discuss the Japanese question and related problems.
Olavus Kall aged about 70, known as Oscar, was found in city hospital after eluding county care. His son Karl R. Kall of 514 Seneca tracked him down, confirming the true name and arranging care at the county hospital where he feels more content. The case hinged on a Star report prompting the search and identification by attendants.
George Jones pleaded guilty to manufacture and possession of moonshine and will be sentenced on November 19 by Federal Judge Neterer in the district court.
New York November 12 Why Lula Rae Drake feeds 30 000 Italian war orphans The war time Italian doctor warned their deaths due to no milk She vowed they shall not die and organized the American Free Milk and Relief for Italy Funds came through monthly entertainment and subscriptions Headquarters are in the Hotel Van derbilt
The 17 year old, Carl Johnson, told police he agreed to shoot five members of the Heiserman family for $200. A shaggy shepherd dog waited outside the jail, the boy's sole friend, as details of the crime were calmly given.
London reports hostilities between Armenia and Turkey have ceased. Armenian representatives say an armistice was agreed Sunday, with Turkish forces to retain Alexandropol pending negotiations.
Fred Mitchell an ex convict from MecNeil's island allegedly passed drugs to prisoners through soda fountain straws pushed through jail windows. Jailer William Barr says Mitchell was arrested Thursday evening and charged with communicating with prisoners unlawfully and possessing narcotics.
Paris November 12 French delegates to the League of Nations have been instructed to withdraw if Germany is admitted according to the Echo de Paris. The report signals strong French opposition to German entry and potential diplomatic repercussions.
Four automobile bandits robbed the First National Bank at Kingston Ohio and escaped with about 4 000 in currency and 150 000 to 200 000 in stocks and bonds plus Liberty bonds. Clerks were forced into an inner office and the thieves searched the vault and counter. Dozens of armed citizens and police pursued the bandits.
Joseph Harringer sues Tom Keenan in Judge Clay Allen's court for 10000 dollars alleging alienation of Harringer's wife, who left him June 6, 1918. Keenan denies the charge and the suit proceeds.
Louis B. Bradley filed a superior court suit Friday morning seeking $646.94 claimed as the balance due on a bond for services. Bradley alleges he worked for the former King County Labor Party at $200 a month from April 26 to August 30, 1920, and that $173 was paid.
President Wilson is preparing the Thanksgiving Day proclamation and is expected to leave it at the White House within a few days, a report from Washington states.
Washington sources report no information on reports that President Wilson will be offered a titular position with the League of Nations after his March retirement. Officials from the White House and State Department denied knowledge of any such plan or discussions.
Merle Crowell associate editor of the American Magazine addressed university students Friday morning. He argued the secret of success in writing is to tell simply about matters you are acquainted with, noting the West and romance as fertile topics for an Easterner audience.
A second Pilgrim half dollar was brought to The Star by news vendor Jesse Weaver at First and Blanchard. The coin, minted to honor the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, appears amid local circulation reports in Seattle. PORT ANGELES reports extensive improvements planned for Parrafine Co. Inc. plant.
Five dollars extra in come each week amounts to $250 a year. Can you use this money. If 80 why not rent your spare room to some good tenant. A Room for Rent ad in The Star will put you in touch with people who want warm, comfortable rooms this winter. Telephone Main 600. The Paper With the Results The Seattle Star.
A purse received by the Lost and Found at Muny railway on James Street led to a panic when a dead rat was discovered inside. Fifty women employees rushed to help the clerk, sparking pandemonium and city hall chaos.
Beginning Monday November 15 1920 Ballard 28th Avenue line cars return to First Ave as before the Second Ave and Pine Street work. South terminus is First Ave and Yesterway. Northbound Alki East Queen Anne Fauntleroy line operates to First Ave and Washington St then east to Second Ave north to Second Ave. Southbound uses Second Ave Pine Street First Ave Washington St.
Mah Kin alias Jim Kin, a Chinaman, was released from McNeil Island penitentiary after 13 months. He was convicted in federal court in Seattle last December of smuggling two Chinese aliens into the United States from British Columbia.
Eighteen persons were injured when a passenger train on the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad struck a broken rail near Bloomington. Four cars, including two Pullmans, derailed as the Houston to Brownsville train was traveling through the outskirts.
A suit filed in superior court seeks 21 500 damages from King County after the Des Moines road paving exploded on June 2 1920 wrecking the McClungs car and injuring Mrs McClung. Plaintiffs H F McClung and Myrtle P McClung claim the county commissioners denied their earlier damage claim.
German police surrounded seized metal plants and gas plant sites in Berlin as radicals backed by striking workers failed to hold their positions. The government pressed on with a swift nonviolent roundup, replacing workers with students and experts after a two week electrical workers strike ended.
Grand jury probes Friday raised rumors of a contempt citation against Mayor Caldwell and named Mrs. Sweetman, a county clerk deputy, as a possible witness. Whitney, a Republican figure, may be summoned as court noise grows over alleged leaks and the streetcar deal. Witnesses listed include A. W. Leonard of Puget Sound Light Power, Frank Dabney, George H. Tilden, and J. F. Lane.
Constantinople dispatch reports General Wrangel's communiqué declares all Bolshevik attempts at Perekop failed. Soviet forces were beaten back with heavy losses as Wrangel proclaimed a siege in the Crimea.
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