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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
The Seattle Star announces that its circulation rose by about 11,749 copies in six months from 1949 to 1950, expanding reading to about 45,000 new readers. The paper credits independence and candor, stating no axes to grind and a willingness to censure only for public good.
The Star declares commitment to accuracy and apology for errors. It invites reader feedback to improve coverage and welcomes suggestions to help Seattle and the Northwest become better places to live.
The census bureau reports continental United States population at 105,683,108, an increase of 13,710,842 people or 14.9 percent. This release, dated October 7, provides the latest national total and growth figure.
In the old French Quarter Robbins and Dumars recall a vanished fortune tied to Gaspard Morin, a respected jeweler. Madame Tibault’s cafe scene frames a case about a missing twenty thousand dollars and a gilded Virgin statue linked to Morin’s death.
Government reports compare six months ending October 1, 1920 with 1919 figures. The Seattle Star shows 50,163 versus 61,912, a loss of 11,749. The Second Paper records 68,171 versus 53,477, a gain of 14,694. The Third Paper posts 51,072 versus 50,905, a gain of 167. Star leads the Second Paper by 8,435 and leads the Third Paper by 11,007.
The Central Labor Council in Temple (California) recorded opposition to Roy Wolff's death penalty. A Bremerton Central Trades and Labor Council delegation urged commutation, noting two of Wolff's brothers belong to Bremerton unions.
In Everett, 1916 born couple Mr Hattie M Glass 63 seeks divorce from William H Glass 79 alleging lack of necessities of life. He counters with bills totaling 895,956 he says he paid. Judge Everett Smith presides as the couple cites unhappiness and desire for a home.
Ring Lardner recounts a travel diary style day at Ebbetts Field with humor about reporters, a broken seat, and a stray plot to topple baseball writers. He notes Rosy Robbie versus Man o War talk and includes score rumors, subway rides, and a lunch break while foreshadowing future pitches and expenses.
An acetylene torch blast on the oil tanker G. R. Crowe at a Brooklyn dock leaves three dead and 20 to 30 injured with four others missing. Foreman John Starr, boilermaker Barney McCoy, and plumber Thomas Fox were killed. Starr was blown 200 feet onto a neighboring deck.
Brooklyn wins a tight World Series game as Zach Wheat leads with four hits and the defense shines. Speaker and Burns dazzle for Brooklyn with sharp plays while Cleveland falters on key errors and weak hitting. The crowd of over 23 000 roars as the park buzzes with classic fall baseball intensity.
Baseball recap notes Cleveland and Brooklyn early action with walks and singles leading to scoring. Matis pitched for Cleveland as Konetchy, Kilduff, Bowell, and Ray appear in fielding and hitting mishaps. Second inning highlights Gardner’s line drive and defensive plays amid a disrupted fly chase.
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