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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
6
In Rockland Massachusetts Mrs Titian Russell abandons a plan to dispose of her husband Carl in a national husband lottery. She notes the idea is illegal and considers private sale. Letters from across the country pour in as Carl reads messages while the family contemplates the outcome.
About 600 teachers attended the opening session at Broadway high school as the annual institute began. Dr. Thomas M. Barnet spoke on education for a new democracy while Mrs. B. B. Buchanan urged stronger physical education. Nominations were made for King County Teachers League officers and executive board positions representing superintendents and teachers from various districts.
In Belfast violence between Orangemen and Catholics worsens as transport halts and famine fear grows. Military reinforcements arrive after another night of shootings and arson. The week’s toll reaches 23 dead and 250 wounded with four more dead and fifty wounded reported. Snipers strike, adding to scattered outbreaks.
George Bertelsen a tobacco salesman in the Pantages building is furious after thieves boarded a Renton car with five pounds of natural leaf twist chewing tobacco Wednesday. Two men exited the car soon after with a sack said to be Bertelsen’s.
William Driscoll of 4101 W Dakota Ave reported two men pickpocketed him near Spokane Street and Whatcom Avenue as he boarded a streetcar. They took 15 EngHah currency and 10 American coins, with Driscoll unaware of the theft until after boarding.
Seattle residents may view the process of transforming skins from shark, whale, sea lion, seal, walrus, porpoise, and reindeer into leather. The Universal By-Products tannery at Edmonds begins public tours on September 7 and will remain open all day.
Six year old James Mar a Chinese boy suffered arm fractures after being struck at Fifth Ave and Jackson St by a car driven by S S Kuromiya a Japanese man who was arrested and released on 150 bail. Another boy Ingall Johnson living at 2803 W 6th Ave was struck Thursday by Harry Johnson of 2825 W 56th St. he was not injured. An unidentified boy riding a coaster was hit near 620 20th Ave by St Madgwick of St Charles Hotel. he was uninjured. EB W Kinsey of 44271 Woodlawn Ave reported backing a truck into a ditch at Prospect Ave and Fairview St injuring a worker in the ditch. the worker was unnamed.
Charlies W. Hayes, a bank chauffeur for the Anglo and London Paris National, disappeared with about $59,000 in afternoon collections. Hayes was left at Kearney and Sutter streets with directions to wait for bank collectors Emil Serveau and A F Kroder, who later found the car and money missing.
Mrs. A. O'Hara, arrested after police broke up a seance at 1903 Terry Ave, forfeited $200 bail Wednesday afternoon when she did not appear in court.
A typhoon centered around the Philippine islands was reported in dispatches. The US steamer Eastern Marina from New York carrying oil was driven ashore near Manila. Cavite naval station was unroofed and damaged. no loss of life reported.
San Francisco news reports a Standard Oil tanker Richmond damaged in a collision with another Standard Oil tanker Lyman Stewart off Fort Brags. Both ships were en route to Seattle. Richmond expected to reach port today, while Stewart's damage status was unclear but believed able to proceed north.
C D Hillman former Seattle real estate speculator filed in superior court to restrain William J Smith Western Union manager from divulging telegrams sent through the local office related to the 1 million dollar land suit filed in San Francisco. Hillman says telegrams were privileged communications and must not be revealed. The suit named Poward Wineman as plaintiff to recover land in Solano county said to exceed 1 million.
Two boneless hams weighing 112 pounds each were stolen Wednesday night from King Farm Products at 1904 Pike Pl after intruders forced an entrance with pass keys. Police investigate the break in.
Vital statistics report lists multiple birth entries including Edward Seton at Swedish hospital and Clifford Maison at Swedish hospital with a girl, and Robert Med Valand, Charles J, Cecil N, J C Wandesford, Kent Karry W, Brien T, Nickolas others also noted as born at Swedish hospital.
A mixed docket lists marriage licenses for numerous individuals with residences and ages in Seattle, Tacoma, and nearby areas, followed by several divorces granted between married pairs, and deaths including ages and last known locations. The fragmentary file shows names such as Peter Hote, Lina Dickie, Thomas hush, Emil Hutterman, Roy Reynolds, Harold K.K., and many Beattie residents, plus Os and Yakima entries, with hospitals cited for deaths.
A blaze last night damaged the Parley Bottle company plant and the Independent Paper company plant on Seventh street in San Francisco, with losses totaling about $200,000. Fire officials reported no serious injuries.
John Barrett, retiring after 14 years as Pan American Union executive and 26 years in international service, announces the early formation of a League of American Countries and People. The proposed league aims to unite Pan American progress and peace, drawing support from representative figures across North Central and South America.
E C Lilly faces first degree murder in the Beabreeze death of partner William Woodworth. Fire aboard the gun boat Beabreeze near Juneau left Woodworth dead. Lilly survived two miles away with Woodworths gun and ammunition. A third man A S Jack is missing. Lilly claimed Jack left at Port Walter. Lilly offered no explanation for failing to save Woodworth. In Plainfield Charles W King, longtime J P Morgan secretary, has died in England.
In King County a jury verdict declared the death of a mule named Melissa unjustifiable homicide. James McCoy fired a birdshot load at the animal to stop it after it damaged a neighbor’s horse. The court awarded Henry Jones, the mule’s owner, two hundred dollars in compensation.
Libel of Dan Devereaux and others against the steamer Dora to recover wages was dismissed by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer in a Wednesday order. Settlement has been made out of court.
The public safety committee delayed action on the Tindall garbage ordinance intended to stop selling garbage to tap dog raisers. The panel also killed a proposal for mandatory auto signal devices and postponed retroactivity for building code provisions for two weeks. Mayor Caldwell urged action, citing lack of authority to alter pre code structures and urging safety measures.
Fire losses in Seattle for the first half of 1920 totaled 1,089,601.50 dollars. The figure comes in a report to the city council by Fire Marshal Harry W. Bringhuret.
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