davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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pronounced. Commerce and industry of
all descriptions are beginning to feel
the pinch of the money shortage.
MANY are unemployed as the result
of the inability of employers to OBJ
tain funds for Gay rolls. High rates
Of ~interes, are offered for money.
President Menocal is studying the Of
fers of American %fnanciers to assist
during the crisis. He expects 10 call a
Cabinet meeting. The President says
that a solution of the situation must he
based on a guarantee of sugar crops.
General Superintendent Office, St.
Thomas, Oct. 18th The cable between
San Juan, P. r., and Jamaica repaired,
restoring communication With Jamaica
and all points beyond via this Company
lines.
St. John, Oct. 18th. The Atlantic SD
gar refinery here is fclosed indefinitely
presumably because Of the sugar CRISIS.
Some 600 men are ont OF work.
NEW YORK, Oct. 18th 1920.
Flour. Blended Clears St. Lawrence brand
pr. brl. $1,000
Meal, Kindred per 100 lbs $3.50
New Seasons Pork per brl. S31.OO
Heavy Mess Pork per bbl. $31.W
Sugar--Crystals maximum per . IDS
, 1920-10-21

GAASAS 49,
the formation of an association of ma
! tons. Senator Harding In a speech last
night, denied hat the French Gov
eminent has violated international pro-
prieties.
New York, Oct. 18th.-A group of
league of nations advocates left by
special train last night to tour the Pacific
coast, urging the election Of Governor
Cox.
northeast storm warnings were dis
patched early last night, the disturbance
being in the extreme South of Florida.
Northwest winds prevail with a disturb
ance apparently moving northwest to
Florida strait.
Washington, Oct. 18th. The Board of
Inquiry appointed by Secretary Daniels
to investigate the charge that American
marines were guilty of illegal executions
of Haitien natives is to convene on Fri
day. Secretary Daniels has ordered a
sweeping investigation. The Board may
visit Haiti for evidence,
London, Oct. 18th. There is no sign of
a break in the coal strike. All the mines
are idle and the disiocation OF industries
is becoming widespread. There is no in
dication of Government mediation. Par
lament meets today and is certain to dis
cuss the strike. There is an unconfirmed
report that the Government intends to
offer the miners a compromise wage.
There is an increase in the steel mills
shut down.
London, Oct. 18th.-The Poles have
abar doned Minsk and the Bolshe Wiki have
r%eoccupied the city. The Bolshevi IN
der pressure are r~etreating to new posi-
tons in Sleatskia, il the Polesia regions,
Rome. Oct. 18th. Anarchists yester-
day attacked Aureleano Fort. near here.
They were repuIsed by soldiers after
shots were exchanged.
London, Oct. 18th. Lord Mayor Ma"
Sweeney is verse, with symptoms OF
scurYy.
London, Oct. 19th.-There are no de-
velopments on the coal strike. The
strikers Rave maintained order in the
mining districts. twenty-five thousand
London transport workers are expected
to Join in the strike, and transport work.
ers of all sections of the country may do
likewise. Sailing of nearly all ships
between Ireland and England have been
cancelled p conserve coal and the rail
roads are restricting passenger service.
The House of Commons is discussing
the strike without bitterness. The Pre-
mier's speech was conciliatory but there
is little hope of an immediate settlement
of the dispute.
Athens, Oct. 18th.-The condition of
, 1920-10-21

Molasses Sugar $50 test. no quotation.
Cotton, Middling Upland, at Liverpool
per lb. l6 27-10Od.
Exchange, New York and London, 90
days sight 1914
Exchange New York and London, sight
&3.48
LogDcN, Oct. 18th 1920.
Sugar, Demerara Crystals, Govt. c%ontrol-
ed price, duty paid 1925. Cd.
Demerara Crystals free of con
troll, duty paid, 95s. 1O3s.
Moscovado Govt. co trolled price.
duty paid, las. Cd.
free OF contToI duty paid
65s. 75s.
fine 85s.
German Beet $500 fob no sales.
White Java sugar elf United Kingdom
nominal Sos. Cd.
Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal.
Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red no
minal PEI cWt 78s. Cd.
CoJto Medium Fine Sea Island. at Liv-
erp0Oi per ID. nominal
Bank Of England rate of Discount per
cent. Z.
C0ns0ls 45.4
Three per cent rents in Paris Fcs. So. rs.
All prices subject to correction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
YOU'RE DEAD"
THEY TELL HIM

Charles Mclaughlin just dropped
dead up here" came a cali from the
woodlawn apartments, 2sis Third
ave. To police station Wednesday
Dr. r. l.. Bolts. from city hospital,
and Pairolmen c. g. Stanley and II.
II. oakcs were detailed.
When they entered the apartment.
white. haired man met them.
Where is he7" broathlessly asked
the doctor.
"whog" asked the white.hairod
man.
Mclaughlin. He's dead.- DIR.
Bolts added.
The white.hairod man pinchod him.
self and said
'Is he7 why, TIM Mclaughlin"
The apparent resurrection was ex.
planned when tenants told the Off
GERS that Mclaughlin had fallen into
chair. to all appearances dead. but
later had revived. Mclaughlin IL so.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
MAINTAIN POSITIONS
THRU NIGHT AND FOG

At a signal from the flagship by
Admiral Hugh Rodman, commander
in.chief Of the Pacific flet. the tre-
mendoue sea fighters swung from
one position TO another with the ease
of the lightest automobile. Even
thru the night and tho fog they
maintained their positions. Dawn
revealed every ship in its expected
position.
And II was not done by following
lights, for we were sailing under
actual war conditions. every portfolio
closed. all lights out. II was done
by those mysterious methods under.
stood only by the men on the bridge
men upon whose knowledge and
quickness depend the lives Of the
more than "A thousand men below
them.
Far beyond the rnnge OF vision
30 miles ahead OF us-airpIanes. on
ernting from the battleships. secuted
for first sight Of the theoretical
enemy.
A mechanical whisper In tho wire
less room announced that the
enemy fleet had been sighted. I'm.
mediately every gun on the ship was
uufn " Page Z. Column "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
$4,000, 100000 EACH
YEAR WANTED
STEAMER AFIRE,
RACES TO PORT

SAN PEDRO. Cal. Dec. s.--with
flames raging in her hold and en-
iangering a cargo valued at close TO
million dollars. the 3.400-ton
freighter sudbury was reported
speeding toward this port this morn
ing.
Wireless messages stated the YES
sci probably would reach here about
noon. Latest advices from the sud
bury reported she was considerably
more than halfway between San
Diego and San Pedro.
Members OF the csew were battling
the blaze. and IL was hoped the sud
bury would be able to reach here
without assistance. II was stated.
however. aid would be needed on ar
rival TO quench the fire.
The entire local fire department
and n harbor tug are in readiness TO
help fight the blaze on the steam
ships arrival.
The Sudbury. bound from New
York TO San Francisco, was to un-
load some goods at Los Angeles har-
Dor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS MAKE
4 LIT WITH PRINCE

Fanaon hade the prince" be seat
Cd that they might talk II over.
During their conversation. in which
the prince diyulgcd that he was
imbued with the remarkable divine
power to heal the sick and wicked.
the two Misses Fanson. one 10. the
other 90, and both unuaually attrac-
tive girls. entered the room.
"AhF' exclaimed the prince" ac-
cording TO Claypool, II perceive that
this beautiful girl is the one who Is
most ailing.
He pointed to the elder daughter.
mo" said Mrs. Fanson, my
youngest daughter is the one. Neith-
er is very sick, but the younger one
ie worse"
The "prince" then informed the
Misses Fanson. II Ia said, that he had
divine power 10 see thru their
bodies" that he had already detect.
ed what their ailments were. but be.
fore he could administer treatments
they would have to come to his
"sanatorlum" and be more thoroly
examined with the aid OF crystals.
By SORT OF Iushfnefic power
Pondextcr lis said to have convinced
both parents before he left that
treatments were necessary to save
their daughters lives. SO magic"
was he that he separated the couple
from $500. II Is alleged. with 81 adj
diiional for each daughters examl.
nation. explaining that they were
not to mention the affair TO anyone
because he had "cut his price"
After an appointment for the first
examination was made. the prince
is said 10 have used the telephone to
inform wife" who was at the sana-
torium on gath ave. that he had
two more patients" that he was
sending her and that he had been
$50 busy all day IN the work Of the
Lord" that he had not had time to
eat.
Fanson asked the divine one" TO
! sit down with his family at dinner.
but the prince" declined graciously
uurn 10 Page I. Column v
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
HELD AS THIEF,
PLEADS INSANE

William +. Brennan. the first mar
in. Western District OF Washington
TO face prosecution under the fedora
auto theft act. entered special in
sanity plea of not guilty In the U. S
district court "Wednesday.
Brennan Is accused. OF transport
ing stolen auto from Portland. Ore.
TO Seattle. Crossing the interstate
line with the vehicle brings him un
der the provisions OF the new Dyer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
THREE GIRLS
MAKE ESCAPE

Three girls. who icaped TO liberty
from a window in tho Juvenile deten.
tion home at 200 Broadway, during
the supper hour Tuesday night,
were being sought by police Wednes-
day. They are Lola Mondorf. II,
walterine Nissen. ie. and Blossom
Dimes. 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
CABLE Breaks
CARS HALTED

with the breaking OF cable on
the Yesler way line. street Cur traf.
fic was temporarily halted at 1880
wednesday morning. Service was TO
be resumed within half an hour, ac.
cording to statement from the rail.
way offices at noon. No serious dam
aga was reported.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08

Hon. the Pacific fleet NO. me reet
composed at present Nth bateships and l6 de-
stroyers sailing straight line NTH the desr0yers the
TANKS This the formation used sohen sailing out to meet
the enemy Should the enemy sight the fleet first he mould
be able to only the leading ships and could not tel hoo
many mere behind.
No shocs the fleet in prospective battle formation form
the fleet guide indicated by The shaded ship is
imaginary, the distance being maintained tho
present ApIanes far advance scout for sight Of the
enentu.
No shosos the sudden shift should the enemy appear TO
the foricovd right The ship in the middle column shifts
to the left that in the right column shifts to the center Iedp-
strong front line facing the enemy The destrovers
drop back TO protect the and left flank from submarine
destroyer attack and all during the actual
attack dash around and thru the columns Other formations
used but those explained above the most important
ones
Drawings for purposes Of lcditv sho,o ships steaming
much closer than in actual practice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
DROP CHARGES
AGAINST YOUNG

At the request Of the prosecuting
attorneys office. charges OF grand
larceny against Ed Young were dis
missed at the beginning OF the trial
In Judge Boyd ]. Tallman's court
Wednesday, Young was accused by
Betty Durant OF misrepreseuting
property he sold her. The prosecu-
tor decided there were no grounds
for criminal prosecution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
Paul
Bunyan::
Paul B. Runion.
"B, for Benion."
His Undoing.
And His Wooing.

This Is positively faai bnnssns tsst
<Ay. The star has printed all the stock
l<xends In some form or ether, hxtem-
pexixrd myths have been eliminated :"
FAR =. possible .nd. aithe Interest In the
epse herr. --sths tall tisnter eensiaaes ua-
nnhasr1. % iet shc unre~tratnsd imaxifas-
! oes1~ OF rsut'. admirers have fah play
wessid require the establishment OF a
permanent Paul ftnnyaa Department. an
The star.
The ~erse. 1. flttinxiy concluded, We
hrll~ve. with the following rssnunnira-
4ss~n frou III G. Hemp ef sn.ausltnse
kHxll-. " ho traces the origin of the bnn-
yan myth 10. onr fsal u. Ranien. NAeh-
iwnn lasstf.rrfnsn, whose ~>aGkeratsd ae-
<uunts ef his spn exploits made him .
1asersfe la the woods camps fer whtIe,
but eventually led TO his uodoinx.
clear the stage for Mr.. ftemp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
j. OF W. ME n HAL TFL|CHT
OF PRINCE WITH COED
Vets Score Pro-JapS:
Four Posts Join in Letter.
Reply to Sam Hill, DR.. Matthews, etc.
Lines Are Dra.Dn Definitely"
"Greatest Threat Since 1861"

The line is drawn definitely between your views and
ours is the blunt statement of the four Seattle posts of the
American Legion reply TO proJapanese articles by Rev.
NJ. A. Matthews, w. B. Henderson, Il. s. Lippy, Eugene
Hunt Rev J. L. Gordon and Judge Thomas Burke. The
japanese propaganda published September 20 oco-
Der and October Is in the Business Chronicle weekly pub
lication here edited by Edwin Sevin-
At joint meeting of the four Seattle posts committee
of each post appointed to answer these articles
The committee consisted of Philip Tinda chairman. and
John j. Sullivan Elmer Noble post Stephen +. Chadwick
and A. c. Deutsch Seattle post George A. Hubbard and
Lloyd X. Savage Lloyd T. Cochran post; w. NJ ingis and
Ewing ID. Colvin Rainier post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
A LII ARMED UP;
"A NOBODY TO ROB

The victim is all that is needed to
make another holdup here. The rob
hers are two rough characters who
visited X. Kawaguh's shop, at Sc w.
Main st.. Tuesday. They stole an au-
tomato pistol.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
Take Coats; Leave
Behind Booze Smell

The tenants of Mrs Lucia Nedvi-
decks house. at a77s 61st ave. s..
took with them two coats valued ut
$3.50 and left behind a pungent aro-
ma OF whisky.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08

which are now failing to pro-
duce sufficient revenue for
the government, according to
the secretary.
AT least $4,000, 900, 900
must be collected during the
next three years, Houston de-
clared, if the government is to
pay its ordinary expense and
meet $500, 900, 900 worth Of
floating debts and Victory
notes before May, 1928.
Concerning the excess profits tax.
repeal OF which business men are de-
manding. Houston wrote:
20 PER CENT TAX
ON CORPORATIONS
THE excess profits tax. however.
must be replaced. not merely re-
pealed. and l believe II should be r.
placed in large part By some form Of
corporation profits tax"
The 20 per cent tax on undivided
profits of corporations is Houston'a
porations now are escaping with =
single tax of 10 per cent, he sat4
while individuals and partners are
obliged to pay surtaxes ranging up to
s5 and 10 per cent on incomes over
SIS 900.
The lower surtax rates on incomes
slightly more than $1,000 a year
would be increased by Houston.
The secretary also recommended
abolition of the present consumers
tax on ice cream and similar iuxuries,
, and urged against a radical" use Of
the general sales tax.
$50 ,00O. 900 TAX
ON CANDY ASKED
1ouston presented this summary -
show what his plan OF tax revision would
yield the government In addition TO the
money now collected:
Normal income tax. $3.50. .s4o.o 200. thru
Increasing rates from and per cent
to and IL per cent
Read3usted surtaxes, tsS0, 900, 900.
Corporation income tax. stes.ooo ooe.
by Increasing present rate by per cent.
Corporation undis,ributed profits. $780,
600 coo, 20 per cent. new tax.
Federal auto license. 500, 900. 900. 50
cents per horse power, new tax.
Gasoline, S90,pOV,VoV, cents per Eai-
lon. new tax.
Admissions to theatres. s7o ooo. 200. -
per cent increase.
Tobacco and snuff. ss.ooo.ooo increase
6 cents per pound.
Cigarets and cigars. sT5.ooo. 900. Is
cents to 81 per l. .o0o additional.
Autos and accessories. 100000, 900, )
per cent additional.
Musical instruments. sis,ooo.ooo. per
cent additional
Chewing gum. s2.ooo,ooo. per cent
additional
candy. ,so.ooo.o 900. per cent addi-
tional.
Movie films. $1,000 600.
Toilet soap. jeweiry, perfumes. etc.
stamp taxes. ,is4.ooo. 900. 100 per cent
additional.
SAYS BUDGET SYSTEM
Is IMPERATIVE
Houston scored practically all of n
multitude of proposals advanced for
the refunding of Liberty bonds and
Victory notes into longer term se-
curities at higher rates of interest.
He'also condemned the continual agi-
| tation for the government to tako
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
Tobacco, Candy
AND GAS TAXES
MAY Be BOOSTED
Houston Tells Congress
$4,000, ,0O0, 900 Must Be Raised
in Next Three Years

CECRETARY HOUSTONS PROPOSAL to
~ increase the tax incomes of less than
$1,000 is positively outrageous The more SO be-
cause the surtax is to be lowered on incomes
$5OOO
The tax is sufficiently burdensome it stands
today, so far as the man of moderate means is
concerned.
Every cent more taken from him is much
taken out of his actual living means.
Secretary Houston's proposal s preposterous.
1t MUST BE FOUGHT TO A FINISH. His
startling proposition revealed today in the
following dispatch
BY RALPH +. COUCH
WASHINGTON Dec. S.-Secretary of the Treasury
Houston today asked congress to boost the federal income
rate cent incomes under $50O0 Houston at the
time asked that:
Surtaxes be lowered the larger incomes $1,000
Corporations made to pay flat tax of 20 cent un
divided profits. - x
Sig increases be made in existing consumers taxes on ~
bacco cigars cigares candy chewing gum and the like
Gasoline be taxed cents gallon and autos so cents
horsepower.
So. 900 100000 EACH
YEAR WANTED
Housons proposals contained in his annual report
presented to Speaker Get of the house, at and
intended TO net the approximately 81
That part of the report dealing with taxation
intended guide to congress passing laws
take the place of those enacted during the period and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
BY PAUL \. WILSON

The first complete battle maneuv-
ers held by the Pacific fleet, just
concluded Off San Francisco bay.
have satisfied navy officials and OBJ
servers that this unit Of the United
States navy. designated 10 protect
the West coast. Is being maintained
at the highest possible point of ef-
ficiency.
Seven drcadnaughts. with IS de-
stroyers, went thru their formation
drill for three days with the precis-
ion Of the best trained football squad
In the country--and this Is no mean
naxnuarfanr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
WAS READY
TO DESERT
WHITE WIFE
University Girls Rescued
From Clutches OF Healer
lust in Time

Two young men students Of the
University of Washington who feared
for the safety OF two girl friends. 70
whom they are said 90 be engaged.
caused the arrest OF Professor" Il.
G. Pondester. seif@tyied prince Of In.
dla and magic healer, Of 2is zsth
avs. u was learned today. Just a.
the prince was preparing 20 dodge
hia white wife here and ny with the
younger of tho two girls TO his royal
palace" in HindustAn.
The girl. who had gone 20 the
prince" with her elder sister 10 get
treatments for imaginary dsseaHra.
became frightened AZ rondexssrss al.
fexnd proposals. II Is said. ana In.
vfarFnaA nor Inivws<kp esoAanf-trisnd
of th~A ~rrpfessor's~ intsnfions. with
the result thnt today the ssheaicr" Is
hrId by the superior court IN bonds
u 81. 500 10 answer n charge of grand
In rtsqftw
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08

THE opposition TO the Japanese. In
the final analysis. ia founded upon
an instructive recognition of the inn
possibility OF an amalgsmation OF
the two races. II such an amaiga-
nation were possible the fact that
the language. religion and habits Of
the Japanese immigrants are differ
cni from ours would be OF secondary
importance. for those differences
might be expected TO disappear in one
or two generations. But no number
Of generations viii eliminate the fact
that Americans are Of enc great di.
vision Of the human race and the
tauannra of another
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08

Bremerton. I watched in action more
than 5000. 900. 900 worth Of American
peace insurance, manned by more
than 1900 OF the nations best
man power. In spite of rough wealth
er and rains and pitoh-black dark.
ness they maintained their positions
to dot. II WAS a marvellous demon.
stration OF efficient team work and
trnfnfuo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
FOLLOWS STORMY MEETING
WITH PARENTS

The arrest followed stormy meet.
ing OF the prince" and the two
students in the home Of the sirlE'
parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Fan.
son. In the outskirts Of Auburn. one
evening recently.
stances leading up TO Pondrxterss
downfall were made public for the
/ first time today by Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney G. Il. ciaypool
According to claypooi the prince
made his first appearance In Auburn
some weeks ago. clad in a red tur
han. long flowing robes and bedeckcd
with quantities OF massive. the
cheap. iewelry.
lie knocked at the Tanrons' door
When Mrs. Fanson appeared. tbs
prince" Is alleged to have informed
her.
Madam. arm sent here by tbs
Lord. There Is someone III In thii
house. | have come 10 cure them
Much astonishcd. Mrs. Fanann Il
sald to have admitted that her wv,
daughters had. or thought they had
some minor ailments. The prince
entered and extended his loft hand e
Fanson. who had come from an
other room. explaining that princei
OF India always greeted friends Will
the left hand because II was nearcs
tho hearf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
LIKE GIGANTIC MACHINE
CONTROLLED BY ONE HAND

With every gun trained on a pros
pective enemy. every man al his sta.
ton, every water-tight door closed.
and with every precaution OF actual
war taken. the Pacific fleet. stretch.
ing out for miles over the ocean,
marched and countermarched. about.
faced and shifted from one position
20 another just like a gigantic ma.
chine controlled by single hand.
As the only newspaper correspond
ent permitted 10 travel with the
fleet In It's last maneuvers before
sailing ON it's long tour of South
American waters next January. I
was privileged TO see a sight seldom
witnessed by any civilian.
Aboard the Arkansas, now at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-08
SELvIN DECLINES TO STATE
WHETHER ISSUES WERE SUBSIDIZED

The committee wrote Selvn, inquiring TO whether the
issues named had been subsidized and by whom and how
many copies had been issued The committee believed
material TO know whether or not the special editions OF the
ness chrvficc being sent to Eastern and foreign
interests with the purpose of making it appear that Seattle
strongly proap This information Seyin declined to
furnish.
The committee then drafted reply to the articles which
approved by the four posts and also by Roosevelt post
Veterans OF Foreign Wars and by post
United Spanish War veterans. 1t follows in part