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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
1
The Seattle Star shows an 11 749 increase in daily circulation for the year ending October 1, while its rival The Star experiences a loss exceeding 14 000. Official figures reveal leadership in the local newspaper market and shifting audience dynamics.
The Star defends its move to concise stories and smaller type to ease eye strain amid paper shortages. Editor B. A. Week notes longer pieces are condensed, headlines shaved, and features trimmed, urging readers to share the improved readability and mail delivery options for fifty cents a month in Washington.
Edward F attorney says affidavit implicates Ron Murphy Seattle infielder who says gambler Raymond approached him about a slush fund to bribe Coast League players to throw games last year. Murphy claims funds were paid by Raymond and that Borton’s bribery charges are disputed. Wehrle prepared to present affidavit to county grand jury as baseball cases resume.
Chicago, Oct 22. Cook county jury to indict others tied to conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series and other games. Reports say two former major league players and a former champion prizefighter will be named as bribe agents and payoff men in the sprawling case.
The Anti Japanese League of Washington will mail questionnaires to legislative candidates asking support for laws against Japanese landownership similar to California measures. California copies are requested to copy the proposed laws for circulation near voting booths on November 2 in Washington. A Whek.
Lee Sullivan recalls meeting Captain Joe Mason and Sergeant Jake Bjornson as he joins the force. The scene at central station shows patrolmen preparing for duty and a shift to plain clothes with the dope squad. Sullivan anticipates a long night in China town and notes the cast of officers.
London report details Terence MacSwiney in failing health on his 71st day of hunger strike. The text notes alternating calm and delirium with periods of feeding granted during conscious moments. Government and medical observers await further developments.
At 445 am Friday, Captain E C Collier and motorcycle officers arrested fifteen men at 511% Third Ave for gambling. David Bortera, 27, a bartender, ran the game and was released on 250 dollar bail. others posted 25 dollar bonds.
A new night rider terror plot reported in Dallas Texas fears to intimidate cotton growers by refusing sale until prices rise. The Handley gin east of Fort Worth was destroyed with an estimated loss of 7000 dollars. Corsicana company received threats to burn its plant if it continued operations.
Philadelphia detectives issued a warrant for William P. Brines charged with the murder of Elmer C. Drewen a Dartmouth student. Brines was being sought as the investigation continued with authorities pursuing leads in the case.
Tacoma Police Chief Searing received a cryptic letter signed R K Tacoma claiming a need to wear a protector crown piece. Detective Worsham was asked to decipher the missive. Morimoto, 41, was charged after Mallory reported a shooting in the city limits while Morimoto claimed he was shooting quail.
Baby Bobby Stagg, missing for over a month, was found in Vancouver and returned to his mother Mrs. Stagg in Tacoma. He woke in his crib with a kiss, recognized his mother slowly, and resumed life with toys and neighbors visiting. Mrs. Stagg seeks prosecutions and extradition of Betty Brainerd. Capt. Strickland advances extradition efforts.
A powerful editor schemes to create a sensational kidnap yarn to rouse national emotion. His pawns exploit a real missing child case and manipulate coast to coast papers, claiming a guaranteed reunion while smearing truth with staged charity and staged tears.
In the Stagg baby kidnapping case the public fixates on Betty Brainerd amid accusations while friends defend her loyalty and warmth. The author, a former colleague, argues the public lacks Betty’s side and calls for fair judgment beyond sensational headlines.
London reports Britain moving toward a war footing as an emergency bill grants the government military and rationing powers. Shortt presents the measure amid a miners strike with unions backing disruption of rail and transport. Cabinet officials fear demands cannot be met and see a likely breakdown of negotiations.
Thousands idle as coal miners remain on strike and railway workers threaten action. Government officials deem a railway walkout likely a bluff to regain miner negotiations, while Leeds shows no commitment and Liverpool and South Wales edge toward potential strike.
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