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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

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Hart Wins Jap Photo Bride Again In King County Suit

A second divorce bid by Hisano Utsunomiya against Kinsaku Utsunomiya proceeds in King County Superior Court after Judge Hall denied the first suit on grounds of public policy. Prosecutor Dalton plans to protest, while Attorney General Thompson had earlier called the picture bride ceremony illegal.

Hisano Utsunomiya Kinsaku Utsunomiya King County Superior Court Hall C. M. Miller Miller Hanford Cal Dalton C. C. Dalton Fred C. Brown

A Philistine in Bohemia a New York tale of exile and social irony

In 1920 Doubleday publication excerpt sets a scene in Union Square and a New York boarding house. It mingles foreign-born residents, upstairs lodgers, and Kate Dempsey with the star lodger Mr Brunelli. The piece blends satire on nobility, immigration, and urban life with vivid portraits of landladies and tenants.

George Washington Union Square 14Th St Italy Poland Upper Fifth Ave Kate Dempsey Land Jord Katy Mr. Brunelli Brunelli

Missing U S Airman Found on Desert

San Francisco reports confirm Air Mail Pilot J C Eaton, missing since Tuesday after leaving Reno for Elko, landed four miles from the McGill smelters on the desert due to engine trouble. He was unhurt and the plane sustained no serious damage. Communication had been lost since Tuesday.

San Francisco Air Mail J. C. Eaton Reno Nev Elko Eaton Desert McGill Smelters

Star Tennis Expert Weds Star Tennis Expert Weds

Gertrude Mary Schreiner and Sam Robinson married yesterday at the bride's Capitol Hill home. Father Brogan presided, with relatives present. The couple left for Idaho, where Robinson is from. Mrs Robinson, a Seattle tennis figure, holds the city title and Woodland Park crown and contributes tennis news to The Star.

Gertrude Mary Schreiner Fr. X. Schreiner Sam Robinson Nampa Idaho Capitol Hill Father Brogan St. Joseph's Church Woodland Park British Columbia The Star

Rio Grande Shift Leaves Mexican Ranch Owner Uncertain

Ramon Salazar awoke to find the Rio Grande, the U S Mexico boundary, had shifted overnight. His 200 acre Rancho Ya huachal straddled the border with the river now on the United States side, yet the ranch remained Mexico property. Officials note the shift is the largest in 20 years and does not alter the boundary.

Brownsville Texas Ramon Salazar Rancho Yahuachal Mexico Salazar Rio Grande United States

Death Nearly Snatches Baby In Front Of Bread Truck

Mike Colagronsi, year old son of Joe Colagronsi, was playing near Massa's bread truck on Irving Street when the driver started the vehicle. The wheel scraped his scalp, missing a fatal crush by inches. He was taken to City Hospital and is expected to recover with scalp loss.

Mike Colagrosal Joe Colagronsi Irving St Mike Mason Massa Calagrossi

Deer Heads Sell Low at State Auction in St Paul

At the Minnesota state capitol the fish and game department auctioned mounted deer heads confiscated last year for eight dollars each. A sales clerk notes the purchase could amuse visitors, then becomes a bragging topic around the fireplace as residents recall northern woods hunting adventures.

ST. Paul State Capitol State Fish and Game Department Birk North Woods

Jail two for toting concealed weapons

Carrying concealed weapons was the accusation against A. Tizon 25 and EB. G. Wildman 22 arrested at Terry Ave and Howell St by Patrolmen C. Anshus and J. Jorgenson Wednesday night.

A. Tizon EB. G. Wildman Terry Ave Howell C. Anshus J. Jorgenson

Want Ads in The Star Offer Daily Fresh Opportunities

Read Them Over It makes no difference where your interest lies as Want Ads in The Star grow daily. The best way to stay posted is to read the Want Ads every day and advertise your proposition to attract interested parties without delay. Most News Best Ads All Clean.

FLEEING MAN CHARGED AFTER MERCHANT PATROL SHOOTING

W J Logus 29 faced disorderly conduct charges after a dramatic pursuit in the city. He was halted by gunfire from a merchant patrolman near Fifth Ave and Priest while fleeing with Herbert Luteman 26 and Hazel Teel 21. Logus was jailed Thursday after the incident.

W. J. Logus Logus Herbert Luteman Hazel Teel Fifth Ave Priest George Holmes Holmen Logue

MacSwiney Weakens as Hunger Strikes Draw Attention

Lord Mayor MacSwiney shows reduced strength and weak breathing as Sinn Fein denies feeding efforts. News of the case sparks broad interest with hundreds of letters to his wife while Cork hunger strikers remain in poor condition and unlikely to be freed.

London MacSwiney Cork Hifnger

Egg prices rise again on wholesale market

For the second day in a row eggs push up wholesale costs. Thursday retailers pay 70 cents a dozen for ranch eggs and 68 cents for pulleta, reflecting a about two cent rise.

Hartley Beaten by Late Votes in District Nomination Sweep

Uncertain primary results resolved by late counts showing Gov Hart renomination by about 6500 votes. Hartley trails, Spear edges Ferm, Starwich leads for sheriff, Coyle dominates lieutenant governor race, with several judges and treasurer seats settled. Precinct totals across multiple districts finalize numerous nominations.

Gov Hart Republican Party Matt Star Party Matt Stagwich Ferm Spear Ronald, Hall Gilliam Tallman Dykeman Frater Austin B. Griffithe Otto W. Brinker HARTS

Hart Resting Cruise After Campaign

Governor Louis F. Hart, fatigued by the campaign, is cruising Puget Sound with friends. He left Wednesday for a brief rest and is expected to return to Seattle Friday evening.

County Officials Show Strain After Election Day

county officials in the county city building appeared tired yet relieved after elections. Deputy Auditor Spear twitched while Deputy Sheriff Starwich wore a broad smile. Prosecutor Brown missed the hour, Justice Brinker seemed ethereal, and Judges Smith and Allen showed blown hopes. Sheriff Stringer was unseen as incumbents muttered about voting correctly.

Spear Matt Starwich Fred C. Brown Otis Brinker John Stringer Bill” Gaines Frank Hull George Grant Tom Dobson Claude Ramsay

Horror Scene Described By Reporter At Wall Street Blast

A United Press reporter on the scene five minutes after the explosion on Broad and Wall describes mangled bodies, shattered windows, and blood across sidewalks near Morgan and Bankers Trust. Eleven injured women and men, including a girl with a severed forearm, are noted among the wreckage.

New York United Press Broad and Wallata Wall St Morgan Concern

Trunk murder suspect held in Montevideo arrival

Eugene Leroy, sought as the killer who shipped a Detroit victim’s body to New York in a trunk, arrived in Montevideo aboard the British steamer Dryden and is being held.

Montevideo Uruguay Eugene Leroy Detroit New York Dryden

Thousands of Christian Girls Seized Into Slavery by Turks

Dr Isaac Yonan, famed Persian educator, told Near East Relief members at a conference luncheon that more than 100,000 Christian girls are held in slavery by Turkish forces in the Near East.

Near East Isaac Yonan Near East Relief Association

Water main improvements asked for by city council

The utilities committee on Thursday recommended appropriating 50 000 dollars for betterments to the city water main system.

Council Utilities Committee Sta

Explosion in Wall Street Area Blasts Morgan Office

A massive blast in New York’s financial district near J. P. Morgan & Co. injures many and kills several. Authorities consider two theories: an accident from a wagon loaded with nitroglycerine or a timed bomb. Morgan officials, including William Joyce, are identified among the dead or injured. Morgan is temporarily unscathed, Morgan buildings suffer extensive damage. The stock exchange suspends deliveries until September 20.

New York Financial District J. P. Morgan & Co Broad and Wall Sts William Joyce Morgan W. F. Patcheson

New York Explosion Probed as Possible Plot Reach

Justice Department reports point to a potential plot behind the New York explosion. Investigations focus on an international angle with federal agents and 5 000 detectives from multiple agencies cooperating. Palmer to receive all reports. Flynn heads the federal probe in New York.

Washington Partment of Justice New York Military Intelligence Bureau Iav Neal Bureau of Investiga Department of Justice J. P. Morgan * Co. of U. S Treasury Department Post Office Bureau of Immigration Palmer William J. Flynn Department

Detroit Police Deploy 56 Detectives to Guard Financial District

Commissioner James Inches ordered a 56-detective squad to patrol the Detroit financial district at noon. The move follows the explosion in the New York financial district and aims to prevent loitering and screening of all callers in the area.

Detroit James Inches Detroit Financial District New York Financial District

Automobile license 24246 N. J. issued to Dunham Beedon

State records show the license 24246 N. J. issued to Dunham Beedon of 1718 South Third East Street South Orange New Jersey. The number is linked to the automobile demolished in the explosion near the Morgan offices in New York.

Trenton N. J Dunham Beedon South Orange Morgan New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wumor Pathos Romance Bohemia Doubleday, Page , Co Wheeler Syndicate, Inc Say Ramon Death Qai UU Lute Hartley Starwich Auditor Gov. Hart Roland H. Hartley King County Weasley L. Jones Col. Inglis Forest Hudson Erickson Wee” Coyle Coyle Northwest French Lamping Gellatly Coman Stringer Babcock Clifford L Joel Warren Ferguson H. P. Rude Paul Houser Thomas F. Murphine Geo. T. Erickson Pliny Allen Ralph Knapp George Meacham Frank Manogue C. BE. Hughes Robt Grass Adam Beeler Adolph Behrens E. H. Guie A. Trippie Morgan House Wall «St Sub-Treasury Arnay Wall and Broad Sts Bankers’ Trust TRUNK Joyce T. W. Joyce Poe Joyce Morgan Building George Whitney T. W. Lamont Dwight W. Morrow Elliott Bacon Broad St Dunham Beldon Beldon J. P. Morgan Europe Junius Spencer Morgan New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Broad Wall Streets Manhattan
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