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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
14
A 22 year old aboard the bark MelLaurin recounts a voyage marked by opium fumes and dope trade. He describes recruitment in Sacramento, brutal treatment by a ship's doctor, and a descent into addiction among crew, noting payoffs, abuses, and losses.
Milwaukee officials plan a Wednesday arrival in Seattle by special car led by H. B. Byram of Chicago president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. R. M. Calkins and B. B. Greer will accompany him as vice presidents.
The census report lists Dale Washington with a population of 920, a drop of 66 residents or 7.5 percent. Police in New Dawson arrested Robert Carlson, 36, a riveter, after an incident on Fourth Avenue and Stewart Street.
A rubber plant narrates an urbane, sorrowful tale from a shabby New York room. A single woman shows care, a traveling lover returns after long absence, and the plant witnesses intimate moments love and loss among performers and dreamers. A quiet, human comedy-drama unfolds through peripatetic city life.
Gov James Cox democratic presidential candidate finished a state swing in Washington with a long dry speech at the Arena. George F Cotterill chaired and defended Cox against prohibitionists while criticizing Harding and the front porch campaign. Cox attacked big business funding, urged hawks for the Hague tribunal, and urged Alaska’s freedom as he spoke to reporters at the Press club.
Miss Daisy Felter and Miss Susan Felter of New Brunswick New Jersey were killed by a rifle shot as the maniacal killer Crazy Mike Maresurkiewiecz ran amuck. A soldier who tried to arrest him shot the attacker. the sisters were in an automobile and supported an invalid mother and brother.
James H. Begg grand master of Washington Masons and lodge officers will attend the cornerstone laying for the new YMCA building in Everett at 2:30 next Thursday. Begg will officiate and Walter F. Meir Seattle corporation counsel will deliver the dedicatory address.
Chicago yardmen and other rail workers voted to end the outlaw strike, with 4000 members of the Chicago Yardmen's association attending a mass meeting. Officials expected a quick return to normal freight and industry stability as workers began manning the rails again.
Traffic rules of the air will be compiled by a panel appointed by the Aero Club of the Northwest and will work with the state public safety committee to establish guidelines.
Gov. James M. Cox pledges a real business administration if elected. He would appoint a budget commissioner to coordinate all departments and cut war taxes, blaming senatorial oligarchy for blocking peace treaty and war-era laws. He cites Ohio record and Northwest trip to support the plan. He argues public lands could help pay war debts to veterans.
K. G. O'Neill, 30, held in city jail, allegedly confessed to a wholesale burglary of hotel rooms. He is accused of looting scores of rooms since February, with over 100 keys found in his pockets. He rented rooms to obtain keys then returned to plunder when others occupied.
Miss Louisa Fietcher a 17 year old Indianapolis heiress was found near Ipswich after fleeing her summer home. She had cropped hair and wore overalls while working as a hired hand at Upland farm. She said she ran away due to harsh discipline since childhood.
Harry Romm pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Neterer in district court Saturday to smuggling 10 taels of smoking opium into the United States and was fined $250.
A raid on 308 Fifth Ave near S. Tanaka's restaurant led Patrolmen Anderson and Baerman to uncover two quarts of saki and arrest Tanaka after suspicion arose.
A one man street car jumped the track early Sunday at 28rd and BE Unitn Street, lodging between two stores. Motorman Harry Carlson was operating the car and twelve passengers were badly shaken.
Scores of hat styles fill the 910.UU display with soft-brim tams sailors and crushed crowns in dark Malay brown to light sand shades. Rich tassels and embroidery in metallic chenille silk and ribbon decorate hats for matrons and college girls alike.
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