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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
1
A wartime era tale follows poet David who leaves Verney to seek fame. He rides with a powerful carriage crew into an unknown town and encounters a mysterious lady and a towering gentleman guiding his fate toward Paris and a new life.
Joe Jackson the White Sox outfielder testified before the Cook County grand jury after meeting with Judge McDonald following indictments for conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series. Jackson said he was paid $5,000 by pitcher Claude Williams, with Risberg and McMullin named as principal payoff men.
The grand jury voted indictments against eight White Sox players linked to the 1919 World Series fix. Foreman HL Brigham announced suspensions while noting indictments not yet drawn. Eddie Cicotte testified about the scheme, crying and saying he regretted taking the money as he left the criminal building with investigator Willam Sullivan.
Hurley faced a grand larceny charge after entering E. H. Kohihase’s home on Alaska Street and stealing property valued over 400 dollars. Deputy Prosecutor Frater urged six months in jail with treatment for a drug habit as a new baby nears, and the judge ordered confinement while the welfare commission assists the family.
Washington officials rejected the Packers plan to dispose of their interests in 15 large stockyards to a holding company organized by F. H. Prince and Company of Boston.
San Francisco reports sugar drops of 25 cents per 100 pounds with cane at 14 dollars and beet at 13.80, mirroring national price declines as government control ends. Butter falls to 70 to 75 cents per pound as wholesalers anticipate further decreases across foodstuffs.
Two women, Ida Parsons and Beeste Van Stone, were seriously hurt when Lake Burien cars collided head on at a sharp DeMar curve. Both were seated near the front of Seattle bound and outbound cars driven by W. Scott and George W. Bartung. The crash followed a failure to wait on a siding, per city transportation head D. W. Henderson.
Mrs. PC Sullivan reports a gray suede bag containing a diamond dinner ring lost today near St. Joseph's church or along the route to The Gables at 16th and Harrison. Ring is valued at 4000 dollars. Detectives search area. reward offered for return.
Dr. Charles Strub president of the San Francisco baseball club warns that if Bill Ramier of Salt Lake is reinstated by league directors on Thursday the club may withdraw from the league. Ramier faces reinstatement after suspension for alleged gambling, a move that could disrupt Pacific coast baseball. President McCarthy threatens to resign if his ruling is reversed.
Special Officer W. O. Steim entered a Denver restaurant to arrest several alleged craps shooters. A custard pie barrage failed to deter him and five pie flingers were arrested along with bone rollers.
In the first game Pittsburg loses 6 to 4 at Cincinnati after a 0 6 2 line for Pittsburg and 0 6 2 for Cincinnati with Cooper Schmidt Luque Eller and Rariden contributing. The second game Pittsburg wins 8 to 7 at Cincinnati with Hamilton Morrison Schmidt Eller Brenton and Rariden and Allen credited.
Chicago reports the Cockiny grand jury indicted eight White Sox players for alleged throwing of the 1919 World Series. John Heydier and Ban Johnson called for cleansing baseball, while Kid Gleason focused on team play and pennant hopes. John McGraw urged full evidence disclosure before commenting. William Veeck pressed harsh punishment, framing baseball as a national pastime.
Eddie Cicotte White Sox pitcher confessed to grand jury that eight players were paid by gamblers during the 1919 World Series. He named amounts for himself and Joe Jackson and described payments hidden under pillows at a Cincinnati hotel. He said other players also received money. he expressed deep shame and noted personal regrets. Separate dispatch reports ongoing negotiations between the United States and Japan over California anti Japanese discrimination laws.
Two ordinances approved by city council and signed by Mayor Caldwell place jitney initiative to a public vote and repeal the Moore ordinance barring jitneys from the main business district.
Jerry Lynch a window cleaner lost balance while washing a second floor window at the Willard restaurant 906 Summit Ave on Tuesday. He fell to the pavement breaking one leg and was taken to Swedish hospital. Lynch resides at 515 Second Ave North and works for Pioneer Window Cleaning Co. 112.
A narrative of boxing and streetbrawl violence featuring Joe Mattson’s defeat by a young challenger, Belgian Frank Van Geystel’s dance hall punchout, and the county jail arrest of a deputy who once floored Mattson. The tale links ring lore with a real life counterpunch at Bryn Mawr and Lake Washington.
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