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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
15
San Jose reports a brief earthquake shock felt before 9 am with light damage and glass breakage. Seismographs at Mount observatory captured the hard tremor. the event is described as a local affair with residents briefly rushing into streets.
Rome reports an early quake toll near 900000 with widespread destruction across Versilia and Legione di Genoa areas. Victor Emmanuel visited ruined towns as rescue workers recovered bodies in Fivizzano Garfagnana and surrounding villages, with 500000 to 750000 homeless and many still buried.
Reno Nevada September 9 with only a few precincts reporting Tasker L Oddie led Brewster Adams for the Republican U S senate nomination as results trickled in. Other races included Charles R Evans defeating M R Stoddard and Walter Pratt for the Democratic at large congressional nomination. Samuel Alien over W T McMeill for the Republican nomination. Charles B Henderson unopposed for the Democratic senatorial nomination.
Milwaukee report shows senator Irvin L. Lenroot leading James M Thompson by 23,216 votes after 1,759 of 2,378 precincts. Esch loses in bid for senate seat while Democratic voting remains light. John J Blaine leads Roy P Wilcox for governor by about 1,900 votes.
The Arizona primary results were not yet complete when A. Mulford Winsor conceded the Democratic nomination for governor. Senator Marus A. Smith led KR. C. Stanford and A. A. Worsley for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination by about 2,000 votes, with no Republican contests reported.
Georgia faced a test of the 19th amendment as Mary L. Mepham a suffrage worker was denied a ballot in the September 8 election. She sought guidance from Secretary of State Colby on how to proceed.
Chicago dispatch reports Harry M. Blair assistant treasurer of the Republican National Committee testified before the Senate campaign funds inquiry. He said drives for funds were planned in nearly every city, though no fixed quotas existed. Blair named 20 cities where campaigns have been or will be conducted.
Mrs Ellen C Winslow is sought by Mrs Roby C Brown seeking her location. Mrs Brown, daughter of Mrs Winslow, will arrange contact and expects Mrs Winslow to return from Olympia in two weeks. Mrs Brown can be reached by Rainier phone 484 W.
Gov James M Cox democratic presidential candidate arrives Seattle Saturday at 1 30 p m will be met at the depot by a Mock of auton parade forms at the depot travels up Third Ave to Stewart St then down Second Ave to the Tacoma Interurban depot He will board a special interurban train for Tacoma where he speaks at the Stadium at 3 30 p m He returns to Seattle about 7 p m and speaks at the Arena later His itinerary includes Spokane Ritzville Lind Connell Pas eo Walla Walla and Mount Vernon stops with multiple interurban connections and evening meetings in Seattle and Tacoma
Great Falls Montana September 9 Governor James M Cox calling for the discharge of Will Hays urged during a stop en route to Helena to open Montana campaign. Cox cited Dudley Blossom admitting a $400000 fund raise in Cleveland and challenged testimony from Chicago Republicans to support his demand. He said further city chairmen should be examined under oath.
Governor James M. Cox told a Helena audience the United States is viewed as quitters by wartime allies because the senatorial oligarchy blocked entry into the league of nations. He warned America must overcome distrust to regain prosperity and relief for Europe, with stops in Anaconda and Butte before a Washington stump tour.
William G. McAdoo will undertake an extensive stamping tour for Governor Cox. He also criticized any modification of the Volstead act, signaling strong support for current Prohibition policy.
Thomas E. Watson, former congressman and 1900 populist presidential candidate, has been nominated for United States senator in Georgia according to early returns. The campaign featured a notable clash with the American Legion.
Public petitions flood the California governor with pleas to halt the hanging of Roy Wolff as supporters cite last letters from the boy praising faith and divine mercy. A sister reveals their mother’s failing health as petitions pour in from across California and the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle and Yakima.
California Republicans plan to question Warren G. Harding on the Japanese issue when they visit his Marion front porch. Raymond Benjamin of the RNC said Harding promised a concise answer to every question. The San Francisco party of about 40 will travel to Marion, reaching September 13.
Senator Warren G. Harding, returning from a reception in the Twin Cities, sought another chance to travel to the country as he headed back toward Marion, Ohio. The upbeat reception marked a strong showing for his campaign tour.
Mrs Christina Deborah Smith dies at her son in laws home in Haller lake Seattle Pioneer funeral set for Friday at 3 from Ronney Watson. Burial at Lake View Cemetery follows service with local residents attending.
Lord Mayor Machwiney's hunger strike weakens further as a Linn Fey bulletin reports a bad night with giddiness numbness and diminished strength. Doctors note continued deterioration and numb limbs despite medical care.
Chicago report says Terence MacSwiney, Cork city lord mayor, may extend his hunger strike for weeks without severe pain. Dr Ruth Lighthall, a physician, warned he could live three weeks or longer based on other fasting cases and her own experience, noting his mental clarity despite weakness.
Galveston Tex Sept 9 Evidence in the court martial of Milly Mayfield accused of attempting to arrest V Sanders editor of the Houston Post was to go to Governor Hobby for approval. Hearing closed late yesterday.
Matsuri, a night clerk at the Tourtet hotel on Occidental avenue, was nearly scalped when his head was caught in a defective elevator early Wednesday. The injury was reported at the city hospital on Thursday.
Randolph C Page piloting the mail plane inaugurating the New York to San Francisco system departed from Iowa City at 1045 a.m. He slept here overnight and is headed to Omaha next, with Salt Lake City as tonight's target.
A state college in Ames, Indiana provides a two week course in tractor operation for farmers seeking hands on training and practical experience on rural equipment.
The board consents to an investigation into recent cruise troubles caused by a few disciplined cadets. Captain Gibson defends the crew’s discipline and argues that punishment was justified. The Vicksburg left Seattle last May cruising to San Diego and Hawaii, with an Alaska leg cut due to engine trouble.
In San Francisco J. D. Damonte a 57 year old wealthy retired Boston businessman died after a motor vehicle crash. Police investigate theft of a diamond ring and a diamond stickpin valued at 1500 dollars from his body.
A movement to bar Archbishop Daniel J. Mannix from Australia is underway, prompted by Sinn Fein sympathies. Patrick Duffy, an Australian businessman known as the apple king, arrived from Sydney and said government officials support definite steps to prevent the archbishop’s return to his archbishopric.
Luis M. Salazar was designated as permanent governor of Lower California after receiving the chief executive's commission from Mexico City. The appointment comes as the region confirms its new administrative leadership.
Augustine and Kyer Firetave grocers reported to police Thursday that a payroll of 598 dollars in currency disappeared between Third and Union near the store. The incident involves a driver, with authorities investigating the loss.
Ray Hayes aged 25 accused of burgling Sunnyside pharmacy at 2500 Meridian. Police say he has a long criminal record and was picked up after detectives Simondeon and Fuller located him near Fourth Ave. The loot included watches fountain pens and Canadian coins. Hayes, described as a dope fiend, was previously imprisoned in Ohio San Francisco and Tacoma and once escaped county stockade. He had a prior sentence for attempted robbery. He reportedly used disguises to snatch purses.
Pat H. O'Brien a 45 year old waiter from Meridian 803% was adjudged insane and committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane on Wednesday by Superior Judge A. W. Frater following examinations by Doctors Calhoun and Grant. He reportedly attempted suicide with a revolver last Thursday, which his family confiscated.
San Francisco officials announce the first eastbound mail plane from New York will begin service tomorrow morning. Mayor James Rolph and regional representatives will greet the aircraft expected to arrive at the Marina around 2 p.m.
Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier will serve with Vivian Carkeek representing the Seattle Real Estate association drafting a new bill to consolidate city and county governments. A third member will be chosen by Carkeek and Meter, and the committee will push a concrete plan to the state legislature next session.
Offiers visited 508 King Street Wednesday and arrested Saki as customers swarmed the soft drink parlor. At 603 King Street Pete Suda was also arrested after officers noticed a line formed before a barrel in his shop. Authorities note Germans simulate sausage production for solidity and elasticity.
Miss Olive Thomas the film star remains in extremely grave condition from mercurial poisoning at Neuilly American hospital. Director Jowneph Choate of Los Angeles reports no improvement after consultation with Paris specialists while keeping hope alive. Jack Pickford denies quarrel and says his wife took an overdose from a bottle of mercury containing medicine.
Los Angeles reports Olive Thomas, previously said to suffer mercury poisoning in Paris, now diagnosed with pneumonia. Jack Pickford, her husband, cabled Mia Charlotte Pickford, his mother, to share the update.
CHICAGO Sept. 9 Two officials of a Brooklyn New Jersey chemical firm Adolph Widder and Samuel Weiss were arrested by the Department of Justice in Newark dyes theft case. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in dyes are missing from a government warehouse with a nation wide plot alleged. Federal agents recovered about 60 000 dollars worth of the stolen property last night.
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