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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

10

MacSwiney Inquest Jury Rules Heart Failure Cause

London report states Terence MacSwiney died of heart failure from prolonged hunger and exhaustion. The inquest noted a dilated heart and acute delirium. body to be moved to St George's Cathedral for cremation-like rites led by Mannix and Bishop Cat. The widow Mrs. MacSwiney testified and identified her husband, describing his occupation as volunteer.

London Terence MacSwiney MacSwiney St. George's Cathedral Tomor Maas Mannix

Four Irish solutions debated as Britain weighs rule

Belfast correspondent reports four possible paths for Ireland: Dominion home rule, separate home rule for Ulster and rest, while Britain resists full independence. A senior British source warns Ireland’s port use could invite invasion and civil war, with Dominion likely to push toward severing ties.

C. C Lyon Belfast Ireland Dominion Ulster Britain Great Britain England Scotand Wales Sho Canada Australia Uwister Jon George

Woman 86 Seeks Divorce After 30 Years of Marriage

Mia Hanna McAfee Ruggles, 86, files for divorce from Mitchell Ruggles, 90, in Maysville Kentucky accusing him of years of lack of support and pestering conduct after a 30 year marriage begun in Brown County Ohio. She cites neglect and ongoing friction as grounds.

Maysville Mia Hanna McAfee Ruggles Mitchell Ruggles Drown County Ohio

Cox Praises MacSwiney During Campaign Stop

Governor James M. Cox praised Terence MacSwiney as a martyr to a cause after discussing the Cork lord mayor’s death. Cox was campaigning in Middletown and planned to speak in Dayton as he intensifies attacks on Senator Harding.

Herbert W. Walker Middletown Ohio League of Nations James M. Cox Attle City Dayton Cox Harding Cincinnati Terence MacSwiney Cork MacSwiney George

British industry aims for peace after coal strike

London dated Oct 27 reports near term settlement of the British walkout seeks to avert future coal conflicts. Government and miners talks paused over owners proposals but to resume at noon. A national wage board for owners and miners is seen as a key compromise to govern wages and coal output. The nine day strike cost about 140 million dollars.

Charles M. McCann London Trades Union Congress

American Mayor to Honor MacSwiney

Charleston October 27 Mayor John P Grace announced he would fast for over one day taking neither food nor drink in sympathy with Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork whose death followed a fast. Grace said he was ashamed that a shorter gesture could not suffice.

Charleston John P. Grace Grace MacSwiney Cork

Seattle Irish Plan MacSwiney Memorial

Memorial services in Seattle will honor Terence MacSwiney, Cork lord mayor, at St James Cathedral on November 3. A solemn high requiem mass will be offered for his soul by Rt Rev B J O Dea, bishop of Washington, beginning at 10 o clock a m.

St St. James Terence MacSwiney Cork Mactiwiney B. J. O'Dea Washington

Hunger Striker Is Buried With Honor

In Cork on October 27 Joseph Murphy received burial in Mac Curtain cemetery reserved for Irish soldiers. A muse was held for the youthful hunger striker at 11 a m with services planned for 5 p m.

Cork Mac. Curtian Joseph Murphy Muse

Pneumonia Linked to Smoke in Chicago Claim

Chicago Health Commissioner Robertson states inhaling large smoke amounts predisposes to pneumonia, claiming 130,000 deaths annually. He warns a baby born in Chicago develops a black lung in three weeks and compares humans to smokeless engines burning fuel as food.

Chicago Ill Robertson

Odd Fellows Encampment Band Concert

The I O F encampment band is set to perform at the Odd Fellows temple on 10th Avenue and Pine Street Wednesday evening. The concert begins at 8 o'clock with dancing to follow later.

Odd Fellows’ Temple 10Th Ave BE. Pine St

Harding Reaches Lenin Report Sparks Public Answer

Secretary Colby announced the State Department has credible reports a man claiming to represent Senator Harding offered to recognize the Russian Soviet government if he wins the presidency. The allegation, relayed by American Commissioner Young at Riga, urged Senator Harding to publicly respond to the charge.

Washington Colby State Department Harding Lenine Trarding Young Riga G. Wella Vanderlip Moscow Washington D

Harding Denies Knowledge of Vandertip Deal

Senator Harding in Marion Ohio on October 21 said he had never heard of Vandertip and knew nothing of any dealings discussed in dispatches. He insisted Vandertip is not his agent and he has no agent or interest in the matter.

Marion, Ohie Harding Colby Vandertip

Vanderlip Sells Strong Siberia Land Deals

New York October 27 Vanderlip of California speaking for a Pacific canal capital syndicate has arranged development of natural resources in northeastern Siberia. The cablegram from Ludwig Martens and George Tehitcherin confirms the consummation. The Soviet government bureau calls it a notable achievement toward mutually advantageous relations with American business men.

New York Washington

Congressmen Miller criticizes government ownership of railroads

Congressman John F. Miller told a Queen Anne audience Tuesday night that wartime federal control of railroads proved government ownership and operation impractical. The speech highlighted public concerns over nationalized transport policy and the wartime experience.

Miller U.S Queen Anne Public Traly John F. Miller

Seattle Honors T. R. Memory in Civic Event

The Young Men's Republican club plans a nonpartisan gathering at the Metropolitan theatre to honor Theodore Roosevelt on what would be his 62nd birthday. Former Congressman Robert Gordon Co uatna of Iowa will deliver the oration with Col. George B. Lamping presiding. The Metropolitan theatre orchestra will perform music.

Theodore Roosevelt Genttig Metropolitan Theatre Young Men's Republican Club Robert Gordon Couatna Iowa Congress Hoosevelt George B. Lamping Col Roosevelt Metropolitan Theatre Orchestra Muaig

Mooseheart Day Observed by Beattie Lodge Moose Club

Beattie Lodge No. 811 Loyal Order of Moose will mark Mooseheart Day with an open session at 9 p m in the Moose Temple at 209 Senecast. The event features music refreshments and dancing as the public honors Theodore Roosevelt a former Moose member with tribute.

Beattie Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Kxtge Moose Templa Senecast Alec Theodore Roosevelt Moose

Principals Hold Monthly Meeting At Masonic Club

Public school principals held their monthly meeting and banquet Tuesday night in the Masonic club rooms. Leo Baisden, president of the Principals association, presided.

Masonic Club Leo Baisden Principal’ Association

Two suicides shock city at Massachusetts and Ninth Ave

Despondent Mia Nellie Silberhorn 46 shot herself in a bedroom mirror as husband Fr C Silberhorn janitor for the Labor Temple Conc elation ate supper in the kitchen at 2110 Massachusetts. Death quick. coroner notified. A niece and nephew Frances Mc Abeer 12 and Fred Mc Abeer 15 slept nearby. In a separate tragedy Walter Robert Reid 35 miner wrote Goodbye my love on a photo of his wife Mildred and then shot himself at 1426 Ninth Ave. landlady Mrs Marie McDonald found the body Tuesday afternoon.

Mia Nellie Silberhorn Fr. C. Silberhorn Labor Temple Concelation Massachusetts Frances McAbeer Fred McAbeer Suleida Walter Robert Reid Miner Mildred Lila Ninth Ave Marie McDonald

Mahany Urges Democrats At Prem Club Meeting

Rowland B. Mahany assistant secretary of labor urged Democrats at the Prem club auditorium meeting under Com-Roosevelt club auspices. He warned that Harding election would favor the nation’s sinister wealth and called reactionary elements to back the Republican ticket. Hugh C. Todd Democratic candidate for Congress in the first district spoke strongly for the bonus bill, drawing liberal applause.

Rowland B. Mahany Prem Club Com-Roosevelt Club Mahany Harding Hugh C. Todd Congress

Bon Marche Delicatessen Specials Highlights

Bon Marche promotes home made mince meat at 28 pounds and pork sausage fresh daily. Strawberry conserve and mayonnaise on special prices per pound. Puyallup and Sumner butter and choice kippered salmon offer value. Delicatessen on the upper main floor.

Hallowe’en Jonathan Bon Marche

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