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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

12

Ireland Simmers With Bloodshed As Strife Rages

Dublin dispatch describes Ireland as a vast slaughter zone with Protestants and Catholics attacking each other and British forces acting to maintain order. It notes two core problems two sides, Sinn Fein and Ulster, and cites 70 000 British troops plus tanks and planes deployed to crush the Irish push for independence.

Dublin Ireland North Ulster Sinn Fein Tony All Ireland North Ireland Sinn

Britain coal strike ends with possible wage rise

London report from Downing Street says talks between miners and government progress toward a wage increase and higher output. MP William Brace described a small advance while officials avoided details as rail strike was called off at miners' request. Hope remains for a speedy settlement and no restart of mining this week.

London Great Britain Lloyd George Downing St William Brace

3rd Party Candidate in Seattle Addresses Noon Mass

Parney P. Christensen former labor candidate for president will be in Seattle Wednesday. He will address a noon mass meeting at Levy's Orpheum theatre and speak on the American industrial situation.

Parney P. Christensen Seattle Levy Orpheum Theatre Christensen

Domestic Workers to Form Club Soon

City domestic workers are urged to meet at the Y W C A Wednesday evening to organize a Domestic Workers' club led by Miss 8. J. McFarland. William Moore, age 14, died after being accidentally shot by his brother during a hunt. A Czech Slovakia hat maker exported thousands of velour hats annually.

Domestic Workers’ Club 8. J. McFarland Portland Ore William Moore

Hunger Striker MacSwiney Dies Under Watchful Irish Crisis

The report outlines the death of Terence MacSwiney after a 68 day fast in Brixton prison amid escalating tensions over Ireland. It notes government resistance to freeing hunger strikers, subsequent reprisals, and international appeals from Irish leaders and citizens.

Michael Fitzgerald Brixton Ireland Sinn Fein Sinn New York Terence MacSwiney Irish Self Determination League Terence Muriel

Dublin Mourning for MacSwiney

Dublin beds down in mourning for Lord Mayor MacSwiney as church bells toll and mourners gather for prayers. The Mansion House flag is at half mast while British troops still occupy the residence and made no move to stop the lowering of the flag. Mourning spreads to churches across Ireland.

MacSwiney MacCurtain Republican Court Cork Sinn Fein A Thruout Fast Swanzy Dublin Mansion House Ireland

California nurse on hunger strike in Visalia jail

Florence M. Longland, 36, jailed after arson conviction, has now begun a hunger strike for three days. She endures a swollen tongue and parched throat while awaiting sentencing, admitting extreme thirst and toying with the idea of fried chicken but remaining without food or water.

Visalia Cal Florence M. Longland

Fasts Hunger Strike Aims to Convert Daughter

In Lexington on October 25 Rev. Joseph Wooldridge, weakened to a whisper, enters his 28th day of refusing food to compel his daughter, a local schoolteacher, to confess faith after his revival meetings at Denmark. He began the fast six weeks ago.

Lexington Joseph Wooldridge Dodldridge Denmark

Walsh Assails British Chiefs Over MacSwiney Death

Frank P. Walsh current head of the American Commission for Irish Independence says the U S State Department should seek an immediate hearing to protest Ireland’s conditions after the death of Lord Mayor MacSwiney. He condemns the British government for alleged crimes and vows justice under an Irish republic.

New York United Prens Mac ®Winey Frank P. Walsh American Commission For Irish Independence State Department Ireland Mac&winey Waleh Republic of Ireland MacSwiney Iriah

Wanted A Cow Must Be Active

Alaska dairy researchers seek an active hardy cow that is a good mother for the territory. Professor C C Georgeson, head of the United States experimental stations in the territory, notes difficulties in finding the right type in the Par North.

Alaska Par North C. C. Georgeson United States

Governor Cox On Final Lap

Governor James M. Cox moves westward with seven campaign working days left aiming to win Ohio and Indiana. He plans rallies in Charleston and Huntington West Virginia then Cincinnati Dayton Akron Toledo and Indianapolis and Chicago with Chicago Saturday.

Cox West Virginia Wheeling Charleston Huntington Ashland Ohio Cincinnati Dayton Akron Toledo Indianapolis Chicago

Women's Legislative Council to Convene Assembly in Washington

Beginning at 9 30 a m Thursday and continuing through Friday the fourth midyear assembly of the Women's Legislative Council of Washington will be held at the Y M C A Mrs Victoria L Trumbull is chairman.

Women's Legislative Council of Washington Y. W. Co. A. Mra Victoria L. Trumbull la

State Educators to Convene at Yakima

Annual meeting of the Washington Educational association will be held at Yakima Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A new platform will be submitted and reorganization accomplished. Stores in Portland have No Smoking signs in women's rest rooms.

Yakima The Washington Educational Association Portland Ore

Two Men Arrested After $2000 Clothing Theft

Furs silks and wearing apparel valued at $2000 were recovered Monday. John Consiglio 22 and Frank Burns 25 recently released from prison were jailed on stealing charges from June Denby of the Boston house Railroad avenue and Main street. Detectives Tom Hayden and G W Humphrey made the arrests.

John Consiglio Frank Burns June Denby Boston House Railroad Ave Main Et Tom Hayden G. W. Humphrey

Degree of Honor to Convene on Tuesday

The Degree of Honor will hold its 18th semi annual district convention at Evergreen hall Areafe building Tuesday at 10 a.m. Mrs Mary Weile will preside. A report on the recent national convention is planned. A luncheon will be served at 1 30.

Evergeen Hall Areafe Mra Mary Weile

Cincinnati Hotel Chef Crafts 400 Pound Sugar Vase

A Cincinnati hotel chef fashioned a massive decorative vase weighing 400 pounds from confectioners sugar. The rare sugar sculpture drew attention from guests and staff alike, showcasing culinary artistry and precision in a hospitality setting.

Cincinnati

Voters urged to quicken pace for November 2 election

County Auditor Norman Wardall warns that all qualified voters must vote swiftly behind the voting machine. If each ballot takes two minutes, the entire electorate could finish in time. KE KR Coffin urges transferees who moved this year to update addresses promptly to vote on election day.

Norman Wardall KE. KR. Coffin

Inquest Sought After Death Of Don Durkee

Seattle news item reports an inquest possible into the death of Donald Durkee seven fatally struck by a car at 11th and E Pine while running across the street during a football game at Lincoln Park. Funeral services were set for Monday at Bonney Watson parlors with cremation planned. he lived with his aunt Mrs Helen Elder at Kth Ave and BE Marion. James B Howe, a Seattle attorney, was elected president of the Rainier club succeeding J A Strout.

Donald Durkee H. Warnes 12Th Ave H. Pine 11Th Ave E. Pine Bonney Watson's Donald Lincoln Park Mra. Helen Elder Kth Ave BE. Marion James B. Howe Seattle The Rainier Club J. A. Strout

Raids Break Up Opium Den At Penn Hotel

Police arrested five women and nine men in an early morning raid on an alleged opium den at the Penn hotel on Fifth Avenue. Sergia J Lt Zimmerman H J Unland and four patrolmen forced entry on the third floor and took Nell McDonough Irene Halley Ruth Smith Marian Jones Harry Knelb J M Denny C R Meyer Wen Maxfield W J Mason Daveton HM A Weaver George Allen Bh Kompton into custody.

Penn Hotel Fifth Ave Sergia J. Lt. Zimmerman H. J. Unland Nell McDonough Irene Halley Ruth Smith Laeborn Marian Jones Harry Knelb J. M. Denny C. R. Meyer Wen Maxfield W. J. Mason Daveton HM. A. Weaver George Allen Bh. Kompton

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