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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

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Millionaire Barbour Accused in Assault on New York Model

Miss May B. Collins, artiste model of New York and Paris, files two suits totaling about 500000 against Robert Barbour a millionaire manufacturer alleging abduction assault and breach of promise. She says he beat her blindfolded with straps after luring her to his Paterson apartment and that private detectives trail him aboard a tramp schooner.

New York May B. Collins Paris Robert Barbour Collins Europe

Indians Tie World Series With 5 1 Victory Over Robins

Slugging and sharp fielding lift Cleveland to a 5 to 1 win over Brooklyn at League Park. Coveleskie earned the win while Myer and others starred in the field as Cleveland evened the best of seven series at two games apiece.

Henry L. Farrell League Park Totaal Dians Obie Brooklyn Nationals Stanley Covedenkle Robins Tories Hile Indians Jack Leon Cadore Coveleskie

Seattle Star Leads In Daily Circulation Increase

The Seattle Star posted an 11 749 rise in daily circulation for the year ending October 1, achieving undisputed leadership. Other Seattle papers lost circulation with The Star’s nearest rival dropping over 14 000.

Seattle Star Seattle Star

Independent Seattle Star Upholds Absolute Newspaper Independence

The Star declares its independence from business and political alliances. It asserts ownership by the newspaper, no ties to outside firms, and a commitment to serve the general public, believing steadfast adherence will lead to enduring success.

The Star Alitroads Segttic Burt Steadfnat

Let's Bury the Hammer Boost City Carline

The Star editor praises past editorial efforts and urges residents to stop hammering city leaders. The piece urges encouragement for those trying to make the car line project a success and thanks a straightforward City Councilman.

Boost City Carline the Star

What makes a girl kiss a man from readers

A reader quiz collects terse answers from several women across addresses. Dr Zamora Criswell says a kiss happens because he wants it. Miss Thelma Fischer and Miss Zimmer suggest asking others or the girl. Mrs Hourn defers to the girl.

Zamora Criswell Cauffman Third Ave Thelma Fischer Seattle Cynthia Grey B. A. Zimmer L. C. Smith C. C. Hourn 24Th Ave MRHS J. M’callick 39Th Ave

Pickford Suit to Come Up Nov 6 in Nevada Case

Hearing on the demurrer in Mary Pickford versus Owen Moore to annul divorce in Nevada will be held November 6. Gavin McNab, representing Miss Pickford, argues the Minden superior court lacks jurisdiction and that Nevada is not the proper plaintiff.

Minden Mary Pickford

Moscow Revolt Alarms Soviets As Britain Demands Prisoner Release

A Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports a great rebellion in Moscow, seat of the soviet government. Foreign Minister Curzon sent a stern reply to Bolshevik responses demanding immediate release of British prisoners and end to red propaganda. Negotiations at Riga indicate Polish and Russian armistice terms under discussion as hostilities pause. A note adds a photographic device is used to distinguish music from noise.

London Moscow Copenhagen Daily Telegraph Riga Curzon Britain M. Krausin Foreign Office Evening Standard Tchitcherin Krasein

Booze Cave Explosion Injures Two Men

Two men were badly burned when a moonshine still exploded in an underground cave three miles north of the city. Frank D Annunzo, 30, and his brother John, 47, were hospitalized with severe burns and refused to reveal the exact location or details to investigators.

Frank John D’annunizio Providence Hospital le Neverrly Chad Ballard C. B E. Tennant Ballard D’annunsio John Everett Ord John Waat Evergreen Cemetery Caldwell

Firlands Not Under Civil Service Board Ruling

The Civil Service Commission has no power of classification over Firlands city employees or Cedar River watershed staff, ruled Saturday by Nelson T. Hartson, assistant corporation counsel.

Civil Service Commission Firlands Cedar River Nelson T. Hartson

Family troubles lead woman to attempt suicide with chloroform

Mrs. H. G. Taylor, 36, of 1811 BE. Fir, told police the act was due to family troubles. She attempted self harm by taking chloroform late Friday, saying it was simply family troubles.

H. G. Taylor BE. Fir

First Santa Clara cyclone hits San Jose outskirts

A likely first cyclone in Santa Clara valley swept through San Jose causing several hundred dollars in damage. One man, M Bambra, was injured, and 15 year old Joe Gringwall was thrown into a bush but unharmed. Winds lifted shingles, trees, and a prune tree from Haven Grove roofs.

San Jose Cal Santa Clara Valley M. Bambra San Francisco Weather Bureau Cambra Joe Gringwall Guadalupe Creek Haven Grove

California Booze Probe Echoes in San Francisco

In San Francisco on October 9, federal officers questioned Harry J. of Redondo Cal and William Dean regarding a probe into illegal liquor diversion from bonded warehouses. Simultaneous rumors surround the death of former prohibition director Loren A. Handley in a recent automobile wreck.

San Francisco Harry J Redondo Cal Tate William Dean Brolaski Federal Loren A. Handley Prohibition

Tiny Mouse Prisoner Paroled From City Station

The smallest prisoner ever held in the police station, a tiny white mouse with red eyes, was paroled Saturday to Patrolman R. C. Wataoa. The mouse arrived in the patrol wagon and was suspected of nibbling in a cellar.

R. C. Wataoa

Rube Marquard Arrest Incident At League Park

Brooklyn manager Robinson and star pitcher Rube Marquard were arrested after a ticket scalping incident at League Park in Cleveland. Officials said a scalper used Marquard’s name to a prospective buyer, a case of mistaken identity. Both men defended themselves amid sharp exchange over the incident.

League Park Cleveland Rube Marquard Robinson Brooklyn Rube Marquard

Retail Prices Cut in Los Angeles

Los Angeles reports retail price reductions begin with announcements from M. A. Hamburst, head of a major department store, that price cuts will take effect Monday. Furrier Willard H. George confirms permanent reductions, signaling broad price relief in merchandise.

Los Angeles Cal M. A. Hamburst Willard H. George

Earthquake Devastates Vera Cruz Villages Fragments Reported

A quake in Vera Cruz yesterday rocked central Mexico and damaged several villages. Communication with affected districts was interrupted as reports arrived.

Mexico City Vera Cruz

Box Score Two-base Hit Griffith and Runners Steal

Sacrifice fly Gardner drives in a run. Walie off Cadore appears, Marquard, Pfeffer, Coveleskie and others face multiple outs. Notable double plays Myers to Alton to Kilduff Gewell to Wamby to Burne Waby to Burne Wild pitch Pfeffer Passed ball Millier Left on base Brooklyn two Cleveland six.

Griffith Gardner Walie Cadere Marquard Pfeffer Coveleskie Mruck My Cadere Mamaus Hite Cadeore Mamaux Innin Myers Alton Kilduff Gewell Wamby Burne Waby Millier Brooklyn Cleveland Wheat Jamieson EB. Smith Konetchy Wampy W. Johnston Sewell Conster O'Neill Johnston Leon Cadore Olson

Fourth Game Play by Play in Brooklyn versus Cleveland

Play by play recaps a tense fourth game with Brooklyn on offense and Cleveland pitching. Key moments include Griffith and Wheat power hits, Wamby and Speaker scoring for Cleveland, Coveleskie pitching strong for Brooklyn, and Burns and Burns driving in runs as the Robbins threaten in the fourth. Continuous action highlights late plays and defensive gems, including Myers’ spectacular catch and Gardner’s fielding.

Brooklyn Olson Gardner W. Johnston J. Johnston Sewell Griffith Tunns Cleveland Jacmieson Cadore Wamby Speaker K. Smith Smith Myera Kilduff Miller Coveleskie Mamaus Myere Marquard Burna Eri Wood Wwsonar Myers Sewell Spacemer Burns O’neill Coveleakie O'Neill

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