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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
1
The Seattle Star posts an 11,749 rise in daily circulation for the year ending, maintaining leadership as other Seattle papers fall. Pledges from competitors show declines, with the closest rival down by over 14,000 copies.
The article traces early comic strip origins in New York papers and notes figures like Walter Alaimar who created Tom and Helen. It discusses the rise of the polite comic, the influence of Hearst, and the Star’s commitment to clean, non gutter humor. It also references Will Rogers’ strip and the Star’s distribution across Washington state.
Sacramento Oct 16 Governor Stephens commuted Roy Wolff from execution to life in prison. Wolff, once of Seattle, had been sentenced to hang on October 22 for the killing of taxicab driver Elmer Greer in Fresno.
Agnes O Neill leads a Washington University fashion show at Meany hall to teach freshmen and Seattle visitors proper street afternoon and evening dress. 35 models wear own clothes with footwear and hair styling shown by coordinators and Iris Canfield’s Fine Arts team.
Report of Bobby Stagg’s surrender to New York police from five days ago proves false as Tacoma and Richmond officials deny any child in custody. Police stress legal action remains and extradition, if pursued, will be handled by the courts.
Inspector Frasch of the health department reports arrest of Nichimura proprietor for failing to provide heat in the apartment. Nichi Nichimura cited after a Saturday offense. $15 bail posted.
City council members discuss possible crowing dog and barking rooster legislation. Walter Meter, city legal chief, was campaigning for the local GOP amid reports some ex service men are forming a "Dead Men's Club."
Government reports show a broad decline in prices for farm products and clothing. September saw a 15.6 percent drop in prices. October 1 farm values include potatoes at 1.35 per bushel, apples at 1.92, butter 54.1 cents, eggs 50.1 cents per dozen, chickens 26.4 cents per pound, and wheat 2.14 per bushel. Officials foresee a permanent trend toward lower living costs. The dollar’s purchasing power has risen from 37 to about 55 cents since the prewar period.
Reduction of salaries for 450 clerks and bookkeepers in the post office department begins. The workers affected earned between 2000 and 3000 dollars annually as advised by Postmaster General Harrison to Postmaster Carlisle.
In Cleveland on October 16, merchants said no broad price cuts are expected until wagon prices fall from the current level, despite some commodities already easing. Local businessmen stressed the need for a genuine drop to occur before widespread reductions.
Portland officials and merchants report clothing prices are about twenty percent lower following the nationwide price reduction wave. Ben Belling, a leading Portland clothier, notes the decline and hints at continued adjustments.
Portland detectives arrested nine boys last night and this morning on charges of stealing more than 100 automobiles and committing several burglaries. Willam Herder, 18, allegedly confessed and named others in the gang. Further arrests were expected as the investigation continued.
Denver Promises a lively day as the Colorado Cat club launches its first kitten show. Entrants must be over two months and under nine months to qualify, drawing enthusiasts for a lively feline display.
Carl H. Jones of 4401 W Bertona Street reported a theft. Thieves took a sentimental watch and a minus suit shotgun a suitcase and two elk teeth were noted in the description. Jones said the line I love you was not meant to be taken literally. Police were informed Saturday.
Patrolman RE. D. Van Horne reported an extra tire taken from his car near Third Ave and Wikest Friday night. The incident was described as a theft by unknown culprits. Police urged anyone with information to come forward.
Carmen Browner Selby 20 was granted a divorce from Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy due to cruelty. She testified he struck her after their marriage and said he wanted a true gin he could love. Judge Jackson remarked the girl might act as a buffer for the community.
Police sought Lucille La Belle and Peter Dunn of 103 Prefontaine Building after a Saturday incident in which Lucille allegedly stole 420 dollars from Pete Dunn and locked him inside a room. Motorcycle Patrolman O K Holachumaker released Pete.
The Lost and Found department auctioned hair nets to automobile tires abandoned on city street cars. Charles A. Chambers, head of the department, presided with the gavel as the sale took place at the Westlake market.
Police believe a bootlegger ring is exposed after the arrest of Walter Moore 27 and the capture by Patrolmen C V Harvey and A J Mill on Olive Street. Moore fled a speeding pursuit, Harvey clung to the car tail rack, fired at the wheel, and Moore finally stopped near Second Avenue and Virginia Street with six whisky bottles found in the auto. George Brooke 20 was later arrested.
In Batavia a United States air mail service pilot McMullen was killed when his plane crashed in heavy fog after departing Chicago on the Omaha route. Witnesses George White and his wife saw the machine drop and explode, pulling the aviator from burning wreckage.
Victoria B C mayor R J Porter sent airborne greetings to Seattle mayor Hugh M Caldwell celebrating the first international mail service between Canada and the United States. Porter hailed the service as binding the United States and Canada closer in friendship.
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