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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1920
Page
1
A recovering addict recounts a brutal journey from the streets to hospital care and back toward health. She describes the relapse and the turning point after a friend and sister intervened, highlighting the contrast between dope’s deceptive pleasures and the real relief of a sober life.
A chaotic scene on a suburban line drew a crowd as residents queued to present credentials for a misplaced diamond and other items reported missing in the interurban system. The incident prompted the honest conductor to redirect a 10 horsepower jet toward the lost and found department.
The article says Seattle sees rapid growth as small businesses evolve into today’s merchants. It notes ongoing expansion, promising opportunities, and urges readers to watch the Business Opportunities column in The Starter to invest wisely for future success.
Baseball shifts in 1921 move Salt Lake franchise to Vancouver B C while Walter McCredie of Portland Coast club heads Seattle and Hill Lane moves Salt Lake business operations to Vernon. Robert Brown of Vancouver travels to Kansas City with Kiepper as Coast league realignments unfold amid gambling probes and cost concerns.
New census figures reveal California Oregon and Washington hold a Japanese population of 91 332 with Washington at 17 114 1 3 percent of state totals. California notes 70 196 2 percent and Hawaii near 42 7 percent. Census bureau announces results amid notes of undercount and rapid changes from 1910 to 1920.
Marguerite Anderson accused Andreas Anderson of third degree assault after a quarrel over a chicken. The couple fought with a butcher knife, and the matter was heard by Justice of the Peace W Brifiker, with the case taken under advisement.
Police led by Lieut J J Haag raided a Magnolia Bluff bungalow believed housing a religious order. They found four bottles of whisky and five gin bottles, plus traps and caches. Fisherman Herman West, 28, was arrested on liquor possession charges after returning from a supposed fishing trip.
Arthur Herrard, 20, died in Providence hospital after taking gas in his Blanchard street room. The Canadian army veteran suffered shell shock and partial paralysis from Verdun wounds and had been seeking papers to live since returning from World War I. He was found by the landlady Monday morning.
Frank Okada night clerk at the National Hotel was struck on the head with a blunt instrument by one of two sailors he was showing a room to early today. He was hospitalized with a scalp wound after the assault, with no robbery attempted.
A man posing as a detective and a special deputy sheriff demanded hush money from a woman at a Brooklyn hotel in Laula Lendler 50 a Pole. He was arrested after the woman paid him ten dollars in marked money. Extortion charges likely.
Discovery of nine skeletons buried inches under ground in a Baldwinsville cellar sparks murder mystery talk in Syracuse on Nov 16.
King County's grand jury was convened to hear matters related to the city's purchase of the street railways but returned no indictments. The panel commended most county institutions, urged sewage in the jail basement, and noted disputes between Major Caldwell and Prosecutor Brown during investigations.
Hulet M Wells ex Beattie Central Labor council president freed from Leavenworth after one year five months of a two year term for distributing anti draft literature. Palmer signed release and commuted remaining sentence. Wells tried twice at Beattie federal court with Sam Sadler Morris and Joe Pass. four defendants accused of dodgers attacking proposed draft law.
Five cases of butter were stolen from the Red Seal Creamery Co at 1508 Western Ave last night. Police believe the thieves may be the same as those who stole ham and bacon from the Buffalo market Sunday night.
At the university the junior class plans monocles for women to identify each other as classmates. The junior men wear woolen sweaters, marking a contrasting undergraduate fashion stunt.
In Chicago on November 14 Alberta Kyne, eight years wife to Will N. Neff, learned his will left her dower right to Mrs. Samanthe Neff of St. Louis. Kyne received only $1,000 and doubts Neff had any other wife.
Fifteen-year-old Levi Todd uncovered an earthware jar filled with 1300 dollars in gold while treasure hunting in his Newcastle Indiana home cellar. Judge Gauz ruled that finders are keepers.
About 30 cases sit before the grand jury in the south courtroom of the federal building at 10 30 am. Twenty two men seated as jurors with Wm D Perkins of 1317 Minor Ave as foreman. The panel will probe alleged organization for smuggling Japs into the country and 18 defendants charged with conspiracy against the United States.
Maud Moore, 24, and her sweetheart Martin Hunter are sought by detectives in the United States and Canada on first degree murder and accessory indictments. Moore, once convicted in the Larry Harth case near Knoxville, secured a new trial and bond, then vanished. Both forfeited bonds, with a $1,000 reward offered for their capture.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer ordered $3,050 in fines for Nolstead and Harrison narcotics violations including Charlie Petersen $500 and $250 and Orren Johnston $500. Prohibition agents found two stills and mash at 1407 Minor Ave. Henry Broderick Inc raises Brewster apartment rent to $49 for 2 rooms beginning December 1. Millers moved in 1919. two prior increases noted. Stimpson says rent rise to equalize building rates. 206 unit still below others at $42.50 typical. Brewster apartments lie at John Street minor Pontius avenues.
Tonight the university will reveal pledges to Theta Sigma Phi and Sigma Delta Chi the journalism honorary women’s and men’s fraternities during a campus banquet Tuesday night.
A drunken man armed with a revolver terrorized the Highlands area Tuesday morning, forcing entry into homes and threatening residents. He fired at a woman narrowly missing her and was disarmed after a pursuit by A. A. McDougal. He was captured near C. Stimson’s home and jailed, believed to be from Everett with booze sourced at a roadhouse. The Williams family near Seattle Golf and Country Club faced the intrusion, with the mother fleeing to protect her infant. Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich helped transport the suspect to jail.
Seattle police report a repeat fat footpad robbed landlady Mrs. G. Tamateo of the Alaska Commercial hotel at Ninth avenue South and Main street. He took $2 and a bunch of keys. Witness described him as young and wearing a short overcoat.
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