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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
15
Seattle politicians kill Tindall garbage bill amid claims by caterers and hog raisers that local restaurants would not sell table scraps to Japanese interests. Public safety committee members Hesketh and others vote to postpone the measure after a Caterers' association majority oppose the rule and a member is expelled for opposing it.
Tokyo reports that 16 war vessels are already ordered under a new eight battleship and eight battle cruiser program. The plan envisions heavy naval expansion with costs around 750 million yen, possibly rising to 1.39 billion yen including future year additions. Analysts warn of tax burdens and political questions if prices rise. Submarine fleet growth and shipyard costs also figure in Japan's expanding naval effort.
The Nippon Journal charges Capt. Edward H. Watson naval attache visited Kure with an assistant to spy on Japanese fortifications. The claim follows longer accusations of American spying, with Watson and aide reportedly in uniform during the official call arranged with the Japanese navy.
Washington Oct 26 Under Secretary Davis denied reports that Britain and Japan joined in a joint stance on Atlantic and Pacific cables. He also rejected claims the United States relinquished any possible claims to the two German cables diverted for Britain and France use.
A white river near Auburn was dragged today to recover the body of 4 year old Shiro Yonetani, son of K pi, a Japanese gardener, who reportedly went into the water while playing.
The health commissioner cannot bar a plumber from obtaining a permit due to prior substandard work. Charles T. Denworth, city corporation counsel, stated the city has no right to refuse a permit based on past performance, ending the debate.
More than 1,000 people attended the Bible conference at the First Presbyterian church Monday night. Dr. Donald D. Munroe lectured daily at 3 pm, and Dr. Sperry Chafer spoke each evening. The session continues through Sunday with topics on Revelations and Grace.
Mias Eva Le Clerc, 45, of Hoquiam Washington, leaped from a Milwaukee passenger train's berth window near Ipswich yesterday. Authorities say she likely suffered storm dementia. Her body was taken to Rochester Massachusetts for burial by her brother A V LeClerc, who accompanied her aboard the trip from Seattle.
Fire routed Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hott from their house at 1 a m Tuesday. They escaped through suffocating smoke. Officials said the fire started in the basement where an electric iron had been left burning. Damage to the house was slight.
Ottawa dispatch reports Iceland plans its first world exposition to be held in Reykjavik next June. The Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce has been asked to provide agricultural and other exhibits.
In Minneapolis on October 24 a sandpit cave-in killed three boys who were building forts. A boy triggered the collapse while trying to pull a tree root from the sand, loosening the pit. A Chinese schoolmaster is shown beckoning a boy in a separate scene.
RS Ella Leftwick, a Kansas City woman, credits Tanlac with a remarkable restoration that has astonished neighbors who have begun using the Master Medicine. “They all agree with me that it is the grandest medicine on earth,” she says.
Personal anecdotes claim Tanlac healed a Kansas City woman and others. Uric acid is blamed for rheumatic pain headaches and kidney strain. The ad promotes Buchu and Marshmallow Compound as a solvent to remove excess uric acid with claims of dramatic kidney relief and long standing improvement. Sold by Joyner Drug Co. and Bookers ash. in Seattle for $1 and $2 bottles.
An old 80 Remington automatic found in the grass near 215 Boylston Ave N is the sole clue in the bomb blast that wrecked the Shong residence. Capt. Tennant says motives shift from revenge on Aronson to a possible crank, with a running man seen nearby as the gun carrier. The blast injured none, but the first floor was ruined and residents escaped upstairs.
In Napa California on October 26 Lowell Mc Cain shot and seriously wounded his sister Mrs Anita Patterson after a quarrel over a dog. A posse found Mc Cain dead near a creek bank, having shot himself.
The Admiral Line steamer President arriving from Seattle was placed in quarantine in San Francisco after health officials found a suspected smallpox case aboard, a female passenger identified as the patient. The report notes another item about a London railroad planning pressed steel tea.
Prince Paul has been named to the Greek throne after King Alexander died from wounds after a monkey attack. With Paul's absence, a cabinet council will rule until he is proclaimed, and a provisional regent will be elected by Parliament while royal power rests with the ministry.
Four Canadian provinces approved a bonedry referendum on liquor importation. Nova Scotia led with about 46,000 votes, Manitoba 15,000, Saskatchewan 10,000, and Alberta 15,000 in favor. Result signals nationwide tightening of liquor controls. Plus a separate item from Vibalia California notes Mina Florence M Longland, a nurse, striking after three days awaiting arson sentence.
The Come Back club at Columbia University forms to aid disabled soldiers by promoting the Spirit's the Thing and focusing on pride in individual ability club standing and community recognition. More than 300 disabled soldiers have joined and the movement aims to start clubs nationwide.
London reports Palestine will adopt English Arabic and Hebrew as official languages with other tongues spoken by diverse communities. The Jewish population uses Spanish and Hebrew, Jerusalem hosts a German colony and many Hussians, reflecting a multilingual land of the Old Testament.
Ban Francisco reports Joseph Merges recalling Diogenes parable and letters from Ehlinger Portland Ore. concerning a burned-out debt of 110 dollars with a half payment and six percent interest. Spokane notes Canadian bootleg whisky prices easing. Columbia plans Come-Back club for disabled soldiers housing.
A fire damaged Hugo Sehoos at Rowlyn in Ellensburg causing about $10,000 in losses. Fire crews contained the blaze with minimal injuries reported.
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