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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1920

Page

7

Enemy aliens reach Seattle under federal parole

Fort Doug officials report ten enemy aliens now in Seattle under parole from Fort Douglas. Names listed include George Hausendorfer Helt Allmond Kadgin Ver Evenson Peter Monday and J Carr. McAuley Seattle office says they are restricted to county and must prove reputability to officials. Louis Pragia, freed a week earlier, has been heard from.

Fort Dr. A. Douglas Seattle L Bureau Department of Site J. A. McAuley George Hausendorfer Helt Allmond Kadgin Ver Evenson Peter Monday J . Carr Mr. McAuley Fort Doug Alvo von Alven Louis Pragia McAuley

Swiftwater Bill Reported Missing After Seattle Arrival

Cyril H. Good, 18, of Baglie Gorge Washington, arrived in Seattle to begin on the read and carnival. He disappeared Sunday from the Kerma hotel after registering there. Jesse Arnold was charged and pleaded not guilty in the United District Court Monday morning in connection with the case.

Seattle Read& Carnival Cyril H. Good Baglie Gorge Wash Eriously Kerma Hotel Swiftwater Swift Jesse Arnold United District Court

Rent offer for tiny two room unit at Macre Littl City Farms

Informal ad offering a two room unit to move in at Macre Littl City Farms. Terms include $100 cash and $150 per month rent with options to continue, finish, or own.

Macre Littl City Farms

Murder of two bandits shocks Rainier Valley

The two men died in a gun battle after a staircar robbery spree in Rainier Valley. Deputy Scott’s killer is linked to the slain Cady, while “Blackie the Rat” is suspected in other crimes. Sheriff Stringer has mobilized a wider hunt with help from Scott’s and Jeffries’s teams as the manhunt continues.

Scott Stringer Fred Dubrey Mia Charles Scott W. J. Jeffries Portland Cady Jeffries Governor Withycombe Oregon Pearl Scott Bobby Dorothy

Urges Repeal of 6 More War Laws

Representative Wright of Georgia introduces resolutions in the House calling for repeal of six major World War I era laws. The measures target the Overman Act the Selective Service Act the licensing of explosives the War Finance Corporation Act the moratorium act protecting service members and the president's authority to use armed forces to safeguard interstate commerce.

Washington House Wright Georgia War Finance Corporation

Bandits Escape With Girl's Ring

Seattle police hunt two stickup men after they held up Miss Grace Gianetti in Rainier Valley late Saturday night. A diamond ring valued at 200 dollars was stolen. Gianetti could not provide precise descriptions beyond her name and address.

Seattle Grace Gianetti 26Th Ave Rainier Valley Gianetti Sallanta

Murdered Deputy Carries Crime Secrets to Grave

Deputy Sheriff Robert C. Speott, 32, known as Smiling Bob, died heroically amid his work with Sheriff Stringer in Seattle. He had solved the Eyer and Cohen diamond robberies, raided moonshine joints, and pursued several major cases, but the killer Cady struck as Speott faced him. Speott’s death ends a career marked by relentless pursuit of criminals and concern for reform among youths.

Deeperadoes Robert C. Speott Bob John Stringer Scott Seattle Portland Stringer Eyer Cohen Sheriffs Office Westmaster Paschich Cumberland Oregon Withycombe Beott Speott J. W. Jeffries Tortland Rogues Nemi Ag Washington Cady South End

Pedestrians Hit by Autos 201 This Year

FE. G. Erickson of 114 Boren avenue reported to police that he struck Mrs. William Higley of 11 Eighth avenue with his automobile at Boren avenue and Virginia Street. Higley was taken to the city hospital with a head cut, then returned home. A rain covered windshield and umbrella carried by Mrs. Higley were cited as causes.

Jack Shornick 4Th Ave. N. W Third Ave Pike At Shornick

Bold burglars loot Anklet from actress in Paris raid

In Paris a group of six well dressed thieves raided a hall, stealing Mile La Font's diamond emerald and platinum anklet along with rings and a cigarette case. They entered with police polite manner, flashed pistols, and forced the scandalized dancer to surrender the jeweled anklet as she stood in stockings.

Paris Criqui la Font Paria France Mile Jewela

Revised railroads windup funds total 420 million dollars

Washington reports revised estimates to wind up railroad control total 420 727 841 dollars. The reduction from 436 million comes from removing claims related to possible government charges. The government has invested over 1.2 million in road improvements, with a remaining deficit of over 600 million charged as war cost.

Washington Railroad Administration Congress Shelley

Public Memorial for Bishop Hughes

A public memorial meeting will be held today in local Methodist churches for Bishop Matthew Simpson Hughes 57 of Portland Ore who died in a Cleveland hotel yesterday of pneumonia He fell seriously ill Friday during an extensive speaking tour for the federated churches and refused a week’s rest despite advice.

Hughes Cleveland Matthew Simpson Hughes Portland Ore Mishop Hughes Federated Churches

Bank cashier not in prison after embezzlement conviction

Prosecutor Fred C. Brown questions why J Harwood Morris former Fremont State Bank cashier, convicted of embezzlement, is not imprisoned. Morris received March 24 commitment but remains free. Brown cites influence delaying sentence and potentially quashing it. Supreme Court ruled against Morris and ordered serving the sentence, yet he remains at large.

Fred C. Brown J. Harwood Morris Fremont State Bank Brown Morris Priso Supreme Court

Blizzard Kills Missouri Peach Crop

The Easter Blizzard devastated Missouri fruit belts with the entire peach crop killed, along with apples plums and cherries. The state board of agriculture estimated damage at 6 million dollars with other crops damaged early. Average Missouri apple and peach production are about 1 000 000 and 5 000 000 bushels respectively.

Jefferson City Missouri State Board of Agriculture

Plead Not Guilty to Dope Charges in Court

Edgar Pf. Hurd Thomas C. Evans Ollie May Roberts and Eva Bell Roberta denied in the United States district court Monday that they were guilty of narcotic law violation as charged.

Edgar Pf. Hurd Thomas C. Evans Ollie May Roberts Eva Bell Roberta United States District Court

Potatoes Prices Climb As Shortage Paralyzes Market

Wholesale dealers report Yakima potatoes at 160 dollars a ton with housewives paying far more for limited supply. Officials cite crop shortages nationwide and reluctance to store spuds, while storage holds sit idle and movement stalls along Western avenues. In Denver, Vanderlip says wartime loans cannot be canceled and hints at a possible revival of cross border coalitions, as he heads to Japan.

Yakima Washington Idaho Noreles California Port Commission Commission Spokane St Bell St Seattle C. Kiyce & Co C. W. Chamberlain Co John Gourney & Co Gromaman Mros Liberty Fruit and

Local Markets Prices and Livestock Quotations

Market notes list dairy prices chickens ducks and hens, along with wholesale and live animal rates. Quotes cover butter cheese eggs pork veal lamb and stockyard quotients, with generic remarks about security and silence.

Status of the New York Stock Exchange

Prices were irregular at the market opening with United States Steel and United States Rubber up and Republic steady. American Woolen rose to 125 1/4, Marine preferred high, Studebaker fluctuated and ended above 109. Call money stood at 6 percent as sugar stocks moved higher.

New York United Mates United States Republic Btudebaker I. Realty Central Leather International Paper Off United Mates Healty Studebaker Crucible

Market swings across grains and livestock amid rain and strikes

Chicago grain futures slid after an early rally as rain and strike news weighed on corn and oats. May corn opened at 1.45 and fell. September corn weakened despite an initial rise. Denver cattle and calf markets showed steady to strong demand, while San Francisco butter and cheese prices held firm in varied grades.

Chicago Middle West

City to Build Houses of Mud in London

London civic housing commission undertakes mud house experiment to relieve housing congestion. Architect calls them pine de terre with cement plaster exteriors and metal lath interiors. Molds like Edleon cement houses shape outer walls. District to be dubbed Mudtown as brick and stone materials are diverted to new university and school builds.

London Ont Canada London Civic Housing Commission Edleon

Market reports show mixed livestock and steady grain prices

Readable figures indicate cattle receipts at 2 053 head with market steady to higher for steers and cows, while sheep receipts total 405 head and prices show small gains for valley lambs. Butter and cheese prices are listed with minor variations. New York spot exchange opens firm with sterling at a fresh high around 3.95 to 4.04 dollars and francs and Canadian currencies edging up.

Portland Bulk of Wales Best Valley New York France

Dame Fashion After Hubby s Pay Slip

Paris fashion houses unveil a weekly hat model to woo clients with a new headpiece each week. Modistes promise hats tailored to harmonize with seasonal gowns, pressuring women to keep adding hats as part of a costly wardrobe scheme.

Hubby Paris

New York Coffee and Sugar Quotations

New York listings show coffee prices for various grades and sizes and sugar quotations per pound. Bertha Rose pleads not guilty to narcotic law violations before Federal Judge Neterer Monday morning. James D. Hoge holds a 30 day option on the Downs building near his 11 story HP lodge on Second Ave and Cherry St.

Bertha Rose Neterer Monnday James D. Hoge Downs Second Ave Cherry

Tides in Seattle Reported With Times and Heights

Tide forecast for Seattle lists low tides at 1 29 a m and 7 20 p m with heights 4 9 ft and 6 7 ft respectively. High tides occur at 6 56 a m 10 8 ft and 12 44 p m 6 7 ft.

Aha

Seattle Arrivals and Departures List April 4

Ships listed arriving and departing Seattle include Admiral Farragut from San Diego via San Francisco at 10 46 pm and Yosemite from San Francisco at 10 pm Also on schedule are UAC O Bnohemiah from sea station at 6 pm motor adir Dootyalla from San Pedro via San Francisco at 1 68 pm water Myades from Tacoma at 4 20 pm Prince Rupert from Prince Rupert BC via porte at 4 pm and City of Beattie bound for southeastern Alaska at 104 m. Ascindon sails to San Francisco at 12 35 m and Africa Mary heads to Tacoma at 200 m Prince Rupert sails to Prince Rupert via porte at 11 45 pm.

Ftr Admiral Farragut San Diego San Francisco Atr Yosemite UAC Bnohemiah Sea Station San Pedro Tacoma Prince Rupert B. C Porte City of Beattie Alaska Ascindon San Franchsco Africa Mary

Maritime Train of Vessels and Routes Noted in Seattle Area Log

Wireless Canadian Government reports a list of ships and positions including Sir Horace X Siaater bound for San Francisco, Admiral Farragut for Beattie, Wapama near Everett, Lyman Stewart to Vancouver, Queen to Seattle, Mavilah Beattie to Yokohama, Norwood to Katalla, Wathen Portland to Yokohama, Northwestern Cordova to Juneau and other vessels with distances from reference points and estimated times in the Seattle area maritime log.

Sir Horace X. Siaater Fagle Harbor San Francisco Bagie Harbor At & Pom Ste Admiral Farragut San Franciaco Beattie Beatti At & Pom Fred Master Everett San Pedro At & Pm Wapama Viverett Point Wilson Ate Lyman Stewart Port San Luis Vancouver Queen Heattle Heattie P. m Topeka Columbia River Lehtelip Mavilah Yokohama Norwood Kacersion Inlet Katalla Cape Fipe Wathen Portland Northwestern Cordova Juneau Cape St. Elias

Vessels in Port at Seattle Today

A catalog of ships and docks in Seattle ports listing numerous vessels by name and berth. Entries include Great Northern pier, Kashima Maru, St. Paul, Victoria, Alameda, Wawona, Libby Maine, and many others. Also notes on yards, docks, and steamers in various piers and lines along Lake Union and the East Waterway.

Smith Cove Henry Villard Etry Kalan Maru Cross Keys Ater Myades Great Northern Pier Hell St Guy C. Goes St. Paul A. & C. G. Snohomish Mier Bergen Sehr Yosomite Pier Schr Bender Tires Heohr Chas BR. Witaon John A. Plier Heir Maid of Orleans Tr Victoria Alameda Redondo Lateouche Pacific Coast U. L Swiftcure Chas G. Moody Bee Eiwell Mer Ttr Admiral Farragut Pacific Coast Engineering Works Str Fastern Glade Triron Pacific Dock Oridono Maru Skinner & Eddy Yarde Eastern Coran Eastern Planet Benj. F. Packard Lontum Lander Ehr Wawona Madnsford terminal—Motor Schr W. F Eee Bk W. F Spokane Pk Oriental Etr Geo Curtis Abner Coburn Motor Ehhr Libby Maine Lake Union Halle Snoqualmie Broxton Leota Endymion Fort Jackson Addison Houghton Boweamont Hourneville Allenhurst Abilia Adria Capraria Electra Delwin Abydos Arecademia Academia Pesuta Black

Public Markets Westlake Stalls and Bargains Amid Busy Produce Row

A dense list of stall numbers and daily specials from Westlake market aisles notes pork, veal, milk, butter, and canned goods with prices such as 25¢ to 42¢, plus fresh seafood including cod and salmon. Shoppers navigate stalls 105 130 and 2 6 as markers for prunes, citrus powder, and oats while lemons, oats, and flour headline price cuts.

Westlake Ike M van Camp Lima Ihe Borden's Charton

Taxes Paid So Far This Year Beat Previous Record

Taxes totaling 11707042 were paid during the first three months of 1920, says County Treasurer William A. Gaines. The amount surpasses the 1919 total for the same period by 4560447, evidencing a record collection pace. Dexter Horton National Bank will alter New York block to extend from Second to Third avenues on Cherry Street.

William A. Gaines Dexter Horton National Bank New York Block Second Third Ave Cherry St

Japan Changes Finance Plan Amid Bankers’ Pressure

Tokyo reports the council may drop Mongolia and Manchuria from a multinational loan consortium to aid China. Thomas Lamont, a New York banker, urged inclusion of the regions, arguing the reservations were unnecessary. The group of American British and French bankers formed in Paris last May to aid the Chinese government, with Japan opposing broader scope.

Tokyo Council Mongolia Manchuria Thomas W. Lamont New Y ¥ i Lamont Mott International Paria Japan

Building Chief Ruling On Ferris Wheel Permits

George A. Meagher issued a decision Monday affirming that the superintendent of buildings has jurisdiction over issuing permits for Ferris wheels. The ruling clarifies authority in amusement ride oversight.

Ferris Wheels George A. Meagher

What'll Happen to All This Junk

Instant Corporation Counsel G A Meagner told EF D O'Brien assistant superintendent of utilities that he could not sell destroy or otherwise dispose of confiscated defective weighing machines.

Instant Corporation G . A. Meagner EF. D. O’brien Utilities

Robbery Reported at Flatiron Building Four Rooms

J D Simpson reported to police Monday morning that four rooms in the Flatiron Building on West Lake Avenue were robbed Sunday night. He could not estimate the losses.

Weatlake Ave J. D. Simpson Simpson

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