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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
14
New York reported no new proof after days of sweeping artifacts from Wall and Broad streets. Alfred J. Tafey said most of the 17 items had been examined. weights used as slugs showed a reddish residue under analysis. A Brooklyn post office postcard warned of a bomb, signed T. N. on Saturday in a chute note.
James J Burns asserts a wall street explosion was plotted by Bolshevik elements to trigger a moral panic and reign of terror. He describes a noon detonation with a time bomb and points to a wider network linked to Chicago post bombs and other targets. He says police work is vigorous and expects arrests soon.
A letter bearing the threat you will get yours next was received by Mayor Peters on Tuesday. It is the third such message found in his mail recently. Peters treated it as a joke but handed it to police for investigation.
Waterbury Connecticut plea admitted planting a bomb near the home of Superintendent Michael Kolachak. He received a sentence of 10 to 16 years in the penitentiary and a fine of 11000.
A car driven by Mrs H Woodseworth of 2132 Tenth Ave Ny skidded on Tenth Ave N at Harrison St and struck A Jorgenson’s truck. The woman suffered bruises and was being treated at the scene.
Albany September 22 The New York state assembly expelled three socialist members after a seven hour debate by a 45 to 0 vote Charlies Solomon Louise Waidman and August Claessens were expelled while Samuel Dewitt and Samuel Orr were seated 87 to 4 Dewitt and Orr resigned after the vote The socialist party claimed the action was not in good faith and socialists were not trusted.
Joe Miller a 15 year old alleged boy burglar is in city jail awaiting trial for burglary. Detectives Freeman and McGraw arrested him Tuesday after he tried to pawn jewelry at Second Ave and Washington St. Five rings two watches keys and a flashlight found on Miller suggest prowling houses in the city. Miller denies escaping from Chehalis county jail. Lieut Wickman of pawnshop detail is checking the found articles for connections to local burglaries.
At a Seattle Advertising Club meeting held Tuesday at noon in the Bon Marche grill rooms W B Henderson of the Frank Waterhouse Co spoke on Foreign Trade Advertising Mrs Grace Craig spoke on Going After What You Want and Getting It and Fred Braid on Community Value of Inter Club Relations An advertising study hour for October 6 at the Pig n Whistle was announced by Warren Crane
J I Olson of 120 Fairview Ave reported a wrenching back after being struck by Edward R Jensen of the Dawson Hotel at Fourth Ave and Stewart and later near Westlake Ave and Olive St Tuesday afternoon.
J G Jackson of 4242 14th Ave N told police that his vehicle struck a woman pedestrian at Second Ave and Senecast on Tuesday afternoon.
Elmer R Austin of 911 North 86th Avenue injured an unidentified pedestrian near Firat Avenue and Spring Street on Tuesday. Police report no further details available.
London reports little change in Terence MacSwiney condition as he reaches the 41st day of a hunger strike. Severe head pain is mentioned as articles about his health are investigated for false portrayal. The MacSwiney family thanks supporters for sympathy and affirms fair handling of the public.
Dublin reports calm after violence in Ireland with Balbriggan citizens filing damage claims over 25 000 as police reprisals. Two hundred disguised officers demolished 28 houses and wounded several citizens dragging residents from beds and forcing them into street parades in night clothing.
Cork dispatch reports eleven strikers entered the 44th day of jail fasting with little change in condition. Authorities attributed the slow decline to careful care including oil stoves for warmth and hot water bottles. The prisoners were described as extremely weak and speaking only in whispers.
Police reprisals for Sinn Fein attacks included the killing of County Councillor Lynch in a hotel. Armed men invaded the Royal Exchange, overpowered the porter, and shot Lynch through the heart. The attackers were described as uniformed volunteer constabulary members.
The Boys and Girls Club will host a work fair and picnic at Rent on October 2 inviting teachers and parents. Rose M. Davis leads games with assistants, the Black Diamond band provides music, and motion pictures plus club exhibits will be shown. Pet stock and flowers entries welcome from all boys and girls.
Indianapolic the 22nd the boys of '01 passed in review before their commander as the Grand Army of the Republic encampment closed. Veterans struggled to finish the mile march and were aided by accompanying autos while Daniel M. Mall, commander-in-chief, reviewed the parade. Four percent of the milk produced nationwide is used in ice cream making.
Fresno report notes Imperial Valley residents build teacherages to ease teacher shortages. Authorities plan free bungalows for teaching corps to attract and house educators.
Dumais was brought in from the New Tichmond hotel late Tuesday suffering from the effects of the deadly drink. He had an I W W dues book and 23 cents on him. Frank Casey sent in from Skagit hotel 207% Wiretave was nearly blinded Wednesday. He is affected by the same poison that killed Dumais.
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