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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
1
The Star blasts Mayor Caldwell over car line finances claiming August figures mislead and contrasting them with later data. It argues the six months under Caldwell show larger deficits than prior year and hints at fare changes affecting receipts. The piece promises further coverage on Seattle's mayor and related naming.
The Seattle Star posted an increase of 1 749 in daily circulation for the year ending, boosting its share of the market while rivals fell. The Star's closest competitor dropped by more than 14 000 in circulation, highlighting a shifting local newspaper landscape.
A late 19th and early 20th century struggle among major publishers led to the breakup of a planned news monopoly. E W Scripps Milton A. Reese and others formed rival agencies, with United Press eventually dominating. The Seattle Star and peers rejected the monopoly plan, promoting independent journalism across many cities and offering mail or carrier delivery services.
Mrs S reported a man matching Jim Sphyridis, the described pitchfork killer, skulking near her Hazelwood home by Lake Washington. Sphyridis has been sought for months for the alleged murder of Jane Pappas, niece of Greek Poliopolous, impaled on a hayfork in Merceria. Deputy Sheriff Rh D McCully led a posse from the county stockade toward Hazelwood.
Federal prohibition officers burned a concealed still near New across Lake Washington. They found mash and raisins and two complete stills. arrests were made as investigators saturated the outfit.
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell told the Plymouth church Men’s club that city treasurer figures show the municipal street railway has run at a cash deficit since takeover, with September and August results highlighting losses and calls for plan changes to fund extensions and possible taxation. He criticized The Star editorial tone and defended official accounting as the basis for the claim. The audience exceeded 300 as concerns over the street car fund and warrants outstanding were discussed.
In Yakima last night the Rev. E. J. Bulgin received into church membership the man who shot and killed his son Arthur Bulgin on Saturday. Ralph Lyons, 40, explains the accident occurred during a hunting party. The evangelist exonerated Lyons and the two embraced as sobs filled the tabernacle.
Tacoma police chief prepares extradition papers for Betty Brainerd as George Stage and nurse Faith Nicholson reportedly flee toward Richmond with the kidnapped baby Bobby Stage. Arobust telegram campaign to Richmond Chief of Police failed to gain action, while Mrs Stagg, mother of the child, remains in fragile health.
Earl Roop, a farmer, killed his two young daughters aged 2 and 3 by chloroform while their mother lay ill with a newborn. He buried the bodies in muck and water of the Red Cedar river and surrendered in Lansing after confessing to the sheriff. The case cites despondency over family sickness as a motive.
Man o War defeats Sir Barton by seven lengths over a mile and a quarter at Kenilworth Park in Windsor. Clarence Kummer rides the victorious colt for Samuel Riddle as 60,000 fans cheer. Purse amounts to 75,000 dollars plus a 5,000 cup. track record time of 2 03.1. Jockey change from Sande to Keogh due to fitness.
Mrs. Mentil House, 28, colored, left Slenry House on Monday night taking family savings of 500 dollars. Henry told police he only wanted half the money. The House residence is at 118 12th Ave. Water will be shut off in the district between Lynn at and the Lake Washington canal east of 16th Ave N on Wednesday October 13 from 8 am to 6 pm.
Lord Mayor MacSwiney reaches the sixty first day of his fast in Cork as Sinn Fein reports his condition largely unchanged. Relatives reportedly abandon hope for his release amid the prolonged hunger strike.
Browning Mont October 12 two members of the younger Blackfeet tribe joined in matrimony. The contracting parties were John Kick a Woman and Mary Strike Back.
Advertise your Miscellaneous for Sale Rooms for Rent Furniture for Sale in Star Want Ads and get best results. The Seattle Star has the lowest rate per line and the largest daily circulation of any Seattle newspaper. It will give the best results.
Brooklyn and Cleveland play a tense game with no runs through three innings. Coveleskie dominates, and in the seventh Cleveland breaks through with a run on jamieson double and Coveleskie scoring on a wall-clout.
Cleveland Indians crown baseball world champions by beating Brooklyn 3 to 0 at League Park. Stanley Coveleskie pitched his third win against the Robins, allowing five hits as Cleveland takes the series four games to two in the run to the title. Thousands celebratory crowds flood the stands while manager Tris Speaker is cheered in a touching moment with his mother.
Two base hits by O Nel Jamieson. Three base hit by Speaker. Stolen bases by W Johnston Jamieson. Grimes struck out twice Coveleskie once. Grimes issued four walks. Left on base Brooklyn Cleveland and umpires O Day at plate Dineen at first Klem at second American at third. Time 1:58.
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