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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco dispatch reports Japanese migration rising after California land act. Steamship lines show rising steerage bookings to Kobe and Nagasaki on ships like the Siberia Maru and Seiyo Maru. Reports mention plans to ship gold aboard the Maru and 500 additional Japanese slated for Japan aboard Seiyo Maru.
Four Japanese steamship companies plan a merger of interests according to private advices circulated today in San Francisco. Reported to be involved are Nippon Yusen Kaisha Osaka Kaisha Toyo Kaisen Kai and Kokusai Kisen Kaisha.
City water will be cut off Tuesday between ith ave N E and 20th ave N E and also between Ravenna blvd and KE 8th pt from 9 a m to 4 p m causing service disruption for residents and businesses in the affected area.
In San Francisco on November 15, Superior Judge Griffin voiced doubt about Mooney's guilt after weighing Draper Hand's alleged frame up claim. Officials including DA Brady and Acting Chief O'Brien investigate the Hand statements while Gov. Stephens has not commented on new action. Captain Matheson calls Hand unbalanced, and Lt Goff denies involvement in any frame up.
Arthur Swanson, urged by post office inspectors, was bound over to the federal grand jury on $2,500 bail after appearing before United States Commissioner Robt. W. McClelland. Inspectors allege a prison record and suggest Swanson may be linked to recent apartment house mail box robberies.
A burglar removed the front door of a Buffalo market at 418 Denny Way Sunday night and stole eight slabs of bacon and two hams. The thief entered by lifting the door from its hinges.
The Supreme Court today let stand the conviction of Samuel C. Jackson for forging interstate bills of lading in shipments from Newberg Oregon to New York City.
Seattle Retail Jewelers association warns of fake by night jewelers during the holiday season and says the prosecuting attorney will be informed. H. N. Moore, secretary, announces the plan and monitoring.
Florence Kubey a Seattle violinist filed a complaint with Prosecuting Attorney Brown against Capt. RK D. Allen of the U S Quartermaster Corps after alleging he tore down and replaced a U S flag above her home on Armistice Eve. Neighbors call the act an attempt to impose military authority on civilians.
ROME November 15 The Messagers say Louis Einstein American minister to Bulgaria will be appointed ambassador to Italy.
The Supreme Court declares a recess from November 22 to December 6 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Chief justices and all justices will pause official duties during the period. Regular sessions resume December 6.
Governor Henry J. Allen was told by former senator Hendricks and senator elect Melver that Northwestern Kansas farmers burn corn as fuel. Some burn it for cost, others because coal is unavailable, reflecting fuel shortages and rising prices during the period.
Industrial engineer J. C. Lindsay will address the Municipal League at Meves' cafeteria Tuesday noon on Some of Seattle's Industrial Problems. The public is invited.
The New York World announced that photographs were sent by wire from New York to St Louis. The transmission took eight minutes to complete.
Mayor Caldwell urged Judge Honak to adjourn the county grand jury until January when Malcolm Douglas becomes prosecuting attorney. He questioned the Brown led inquiry into a 15 million dollar streetcar deal while Judge Ronald allowed continued proceedings saying a special jury could be convened if needed. witnesses included Mrs Daley Dennis and others as the panel pressed toward a possible report.
Washington reports the United States will not send a delegate to the first assembly meeting of the league of nations in Geneva. The absence follows statements from the state department after earlier hints from Secretary Colby and President Wilson.
Four unidentified youths in a car chased 14 year old Mary Channesian near 2238 15th Ave W Interbay as she walked to school. The girl fought back and screamed drawing two helpers who frightened the attackers into fleeing. She was shaken and reluctant to return to school. A similar attempt was reported a week earlier by Krikor Bogkosian.
Federal authorities investigate James Francis Ryan alias Rowbottom after his arrest by Patrolman C E Failing. He wore a sailor’s uniform believed stolen, now construed as possible navy desertion.
Sault Ste. Marie Mich November 15 Tugs head to the rescue of the steam er Widlar wrecked near Pancake shoals ten miles northeast of Whitefish Bay. The Widlar carries a crew of 33 men and struck the shoals on Saturday.
The Supreme Court agreed to advance the appeal of Victor L. Berger, Milwaukee socialist leader, from conviction on espionage act charges. The case will be heard after cases assigned for Monday, December 6.
Burglars robbed two Seattle venues Sunday night or Monday morning, stealing cash checks and currency near $2,000. The Northold Inn on University Street, and Seattle Music House on Third Avenue, suffered safes smashed or opened with partial dial turns. Detectives consider a lone insider with access to the combination a strong possibility while police doubt an expert crackmen gang.
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