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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
1
The Seattle Star rose by 11 749 copies in the year ending October 1, topping Seattle papers as the leader. All other local papers saw declines, with the Star's closest competitor shedding over 14 000 in daily circulation.
Tacoma dispatch reports Mrs. George Stagg collapses under stress three weeks after her baby Bobby was abducted by ex husband George Stagg and Betty Brainerd. She clung to the search, fainted publicly, and prayed beside the empty crib as officers chased clues. News from Captain Strickland notes she asked for word when Bobby is found.
Tonight at 9 o'clock the registration books close. Those registered since January 1, 1920 qualify to vote in the November 2 general election. National, congressional, state and county officers will be elected. Register at the city county building to avoid losing your vote.
London dispatch reports Terence Mac Swiney began his 60th day of fasting in Brixton prison with his mind as alert as ever. Relatives say his resolve to fast until death or unconditional release remains firm.
Lew Olson admitted drinking Sunday night at a Victoria hotel but is deeply involved in the disappearance of $230 he had earlier. He believes the funds could not have been consumed by a game of cue.
Star correspondent Jack Mason presents an exclusive series from Siberia detailing Japanese aggression. Mason claims unique access and frames the report as a major contribution to contemporary history.
Ireland awaits police reprisals as Sinn Fein ambushes near Newcestown kill one officer and wound four. Eight soldiers missing after a motor lorry explosion near Castle Rea. Attacks reported in Belfast and Cork with raids on homes for arms and ammunition. No opposition reported at Cork operations.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell will speak before the Men's club at Plymouth church on Sixth avenue and University street Monday evening. He will present further data on the street car system as part of a four talk series about the municipal railway's financial condition. Caldwell stressed the talks aim to reveal all facts from his election campaign promises.
Mrs. Mary L. Bordeaux wife of Joseph Bordeaux a Seattle lumber man was injured but not seriously when the Marmon touring car carrying the Bordeaux family and Mrs. Bordeauxs sister left the Olympia highway near Tacoma Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred as they swerved to avoid another vehicle near Camp Murray and the car toppled down a steep bank overturning.
Burglars hit 267 West Nickerson Street Sunday night but left behind a pair of rubbers and a raincoat, according to C. Stosser who reported the incident to police Monday.
Police searched for a roughly dressed man who, at about nightfall, tried to force a bedroom window as M. Jones of 4215 Sunnyside Ave returned home. Jones, age about 38, wore an old dark suit and fired a shot but the intruder could not be located.
London dispatch reports the Russian government sent a noncommittal note to Lord Curzon after his warning that the British fleet might attack Soviet submarines observed in the Baltic. Foreign Minister Tchitcherin said the Soviet representative in London, M Krassin, would receive instructions.
Timeline shows June 2 Blakely abducted from Norristown, June 6 seven ransom letters range 46 000 to 15 000, June 1 The Crank threatens 6 000 ransom, June 17 Coughlin deposits 13 000 at Swedeville, August 2 The Crank captured by decoy, August 6 police grill Pasquale who implicates Joe the Coker and a mother’s motive, August 7 no new details, August 13 Pasquale charged, October 11 Pasquale says baby smothered during flight.
Norristown NY child Coughlin was smothered and buried near Key Harbor New Jersey by August Pasquale who confessed in Norristown jail to kidnapping and killing. Major Lynn Adams said Pasquale led to the death details and search for the grave continues with Captain Gearhart sent to locate the body.
London reports a Vilna seizure by hastily organized Polish troops under General Zeligowski. He was said to be elected commander by Vilna residents, though Polish authorities repudiated him. Lithuania’s government withdrew to Kovno, while Vilnius denounced Poland as behind the coup.
King Lee known as Lee Can, a noted dope peddler, is set for trial in U S district court Tuesday on one count of buying 10 grains of cocaine on May 19, 1920 and a second count of narcotics dealing without proper tax. Each count carries up to five years in prison or a $2000 fine or both, with typical sentences ranging from $200 to $490 or about a year in jail for similar cases.
William Bloodn aged 43 of 4501 Greenwood Ave was admitted to Minor hospital Monday with two shattered ribs from an accident at the old Skinner and Eddy shipyards Bilooan is married.
About fifty five new freshmen moved into Lander and Terry dormitories after a Friday night initiation at the university. Mothers of the new students would have worried had they seen their sons.
The Supreme Court today denied a petition for rehearing of the prohibition cases. The suits, decided last June, upheld the prohibition act and Volstead act. The court issued no decision, only an order stating it would not rehear the cases.
The Supreme Court refused to review the conviction of S. Nakano for keeping a disorderly house within five miles of Fort Mason California, violating federal statutes.
The nude body of an unidentified man was discovered in Rio Hondo Canyon near Los Angeles. Deputies investigated the death as possibly connected to a bootleggers war.
Freshmen of 1924 at the university will take the Ephebic oath on Meany hall steps Sunday evening October 24 at 7 30. Professor Meany administers the annual oath to incoming students. Circle No 3 of Holy Trinity Lutheran church plans a rummage sale at the Pine Street public market on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Cleveland defeats Brooklyn 4 to 2 in game six of the series behind Walter Mails who pitched 16 scoreless innings. Sherrod Smith matched him early before Cleveland broke through with a decisive run on Speaker’s first inning score and Burns’ late double. Brooklyn threatened but failed to tie the game in the eighth as Olson was left stranded.
Detectives investigate a likely inside safe tampering at Alexander and Baldwin, 500 Melhorn Building, where $200 cash and papers were stolen between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. The safe remained locked, inner door opened with a key, and no forced entry marks found. Alexander and Baldwin act as agents for Matson Navigation Co. and several Hawaiian sugar firms. about 11 people work in the offices.
Co owner Lambro and C Bennett along with an accomplice were picked up by the coast cutter Guard off Smiths Island with 89 quarts of liquor in their launch. They pleaded guilty in federal court Monday and each was fined 400 dollars.
A couple, dressed up for a county fair, asked the city council for a marriage license. They were told it was too wet to marry on Monday and directed to the marriage license clerk in the auditor’s office.
Betty Brainerd, former Seattle newspaperwoman, is in custody in New York on charges tied to a sensational kidnapping involving Bobby Stagg, son of Mrs. Stagg of Tacoma. Authorities say more arrests are anticipated as investigators hinge on East Coast leads.
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