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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1920
Page
1
Terence MacSwiney, lord mayor of Cork, died at Brixton Prison at 5 40 a m after a 70 day hunger strike. His wife and sisters faced restricted access while officials expected a formal inquest.
Police theorize an I. W. W. planted the dynamite bomb that shattered the Shong residence at 216 Belmont Ave N at 3:30 am. Four occupants slept upstairs and were unhurt. Damage is estimated at least 5,000 dollars as windows, walls, and the front door were blown out. A man was seen fleeing after the explosion.
The Seattle Star reports an 11 749 rise in daily circulation in the near ending period while most rival papers show declines. The Star’s gain contrasts with others, its closest competitor losing over 14 000 in circulation.
The Star highlights Cynthia Grey as a trusted adviser who assists readers with personal letters and juvenile court guidance. Her outreach helps homes avoid breakups and guides many youths toward honest paths, with free advice and statewide delivery offers.
Readers share reasons for skipping church. Concerns include church outreach, busy schedules, lack of sociability, and spouses influencing attendance. Responses from Mrs Mayfield, Mrs Malakopv, Mrs McDaniel, and Mrs Paul reflect community views on church life and engagement.
Charlies BE Kelly, a drug store proprietor, pleaded not guilty in United Benten court Monday to charges of trafficking in narcotics as per a jury indictment.
ATHENS October 24 reports remain unchanged in King Alexander’s condition per an official bulletin issued by court physicians.
The Getchell store of BE Eckert in Snohomish County was burglarized last night with 400 dollars in merchandise taken. Bloodhounds Dynamite and Lightning tracked the thief to John Nelson’s home, half a mile away, where the stolen goods were found and Nelson confessed.
London reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney was convicted of sedition by a court martial and sentenced to two years in Brixton prison. He possessed Cork council resolutions pledging allegiance to the Irish republic and a secret cipher of the Irish police. He refused to eat after sentencing, denouncing the court as a sham.
Charged with blackmail stemming from a September burglary, Trude failed to appear for trial before Justice Otto Brinker and forfeited 50 dollars in cash bail. Prosecutors say he threatened to frame William Sthwarts and induce detective James Doom to arrest him.
Anna Helgren sues Ranghild Schoblom for 2600 dollars in a slander action filed today in superior court. The suit alleges that on March 2 at 47 West Street and in the presence of H. Be. Dahletrom and others Schoblom stated she was housekeeping for an unmarried man and implied her conduct was questionable.
Co. D. Hillman a former realty operator in California and here with wife Bessie Olive Hulman face a $25 229.75 attorney fee suit before Judge Boyd J. Tallman. George H. Rummens, former Hillman counsel, says he won a suit at the state supreme court saving Hillman about 150 000 and was paid only 500 as an initial retainer.
Mrs. K Towell of Bellingham asks Seattle authorities to help locate her husband who disappeared Sunday after her husband’s infatuation with Mrs. Etta Curry. Mrs Curry left home Wednesday saying she would not return.
Miss Eather V. Johnson, 1920 graduate of the University of Washington law school, was admitted Monday to practice in the federal court by order of Judge Jeremiah Neterer. Miss Charlotte Kolmitz, assistant United States district attorney, was sponsor for Johnson.
Councilman Oliver T. Erickson sponsors a Monday effort to secure a special afternoon meeting of the city council. The purpose is to obtain final action on proposed changes to the jitney ordinance amendment regarding routing and related regulatory matters.
The United States reports the murder of M. Berrey, an American from Hinbee Arizona, at Cananea Sonora Mexico. Secretary Colby orders the Nogales consul to urge Mexican authorities to apprehend suspect Raymond Navarre, a discharged miner once rejected by the Cananea copper company. A reward is offered by the company.
In Montreal Oct 25 voters in Alberta Manitoba and BC divided over liquor policy as provinces weigh state control. The wets claim BC election will influence results with Nova Scotia likely to vote dry.
Tokyo reports that several Korean provisional government ministers in Shanghai have secretly gone to Manchuria to prepare for military operations with a date set for the end of November. The clone watch in Tokyo intensified as details emerged.
Washington October 25 The Supreme Court refused to review Harry B McCartney v Secretary Colby ending an attempt to terminate the technical state of war with Germany. The ruling leaves in place ongoing wartime status and related legal actions.
Captain Duncan Matheson said the suspected killer of Mrs. Ruby Allen of Mobile Alabama likely fled to Mexico or Canada. He believes the man known as Dougal, possibly a discharged Canadian soldier, strangled Mrs. Allen in a hotel room last Wednesday.
Martin J. Viysik, state safety board member, charges that Dr S J Kloeber as chairman interferes with board work. He says Kloeber destroyed the minimum wage commission and creates a barrier between himself and labor representatives. He accuses irregularities and dictatorial management.
Charlies H. Hodge, charged with impersonating a secret service officer and obtaining money under false pretenses, pleaded not guilty at arraignment in federal court Monday. The case centers on alleged impersonation and fraud related to money exchanges.
Pickpockets stole eighty dollars from C. K. B. Earle a clerk at 737 North 66th Street while he boarded a Green Lake streetcar at Second Avenue and Pike Street Sunday night.
Deyner of 9627 14th Ave. N. E. shows improvement at city hospital after sustaining head and back injuries when struck by a street car on Fourth Avenue end Dexter Street Sunday night.
Edwin Tobey deputy U S marshal said he slept, thinking a burglar was outside. A dynamite blast leveled the home of F K R Shong early Monday, two blocks from Tobey’s residence.
A writ of habeas corpus was entered in federal court to halt deportation proceedings for Jung Ham and Seid Yam both Chinese nationals. They were arrested in Ketchikan last June on orders from Assistant Secretary of Labor Pout and brought to Seattle for detention. They face deportation on grounds of being undesirable aliens.
William Spurrier a Northwest lumberman was killed when dynamite exploded in a barn at his farm near Pine River Minnesota The blast occurred Sunday morning and was reported to his parents Judge and Mrs W A Spurrier of Des Moines Iowa No further details were provided by authorities or the family
Ralph Benjamin and Edgar Wheeler of The Star trade quotes in a page 14 debate. Wheeler accuses Benjamin of backwatering a la Harding while Benjamin claims the league is the bank and the issue is Wilsonism.
In Roanoke Indiana an explosion at Simons United Brethren Church injured twenty parishioners, one seriously. Rev J H Barker had just urged the crowd to come forward for salvation when the blast occurred. janitor Earl Rupert and pastor Rev D W Scartman were among the injured. Authorities suspect basement gas escape.
Charles Walker of 4346 36th Ave W reported a scalp wound when F J Ohman s auto at 4324 36th Ave W was struck by a taxi driven by J M White of 825 Yakima Ave at Broadway and EB Prie St on Sunday morning. Prie St location cited.
Cynthia Grey recalls waking at 3 40 after a bomb exploded near her Belmont avenue home. She initially believed a meteor had struck the building and slept through the event, only learning the truth while going to the office. The blast alarmed neighbors and drew a fire department response.
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