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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
8
A draft ordinance sets rules for jitney operation in Seattle. Corporation Counsel F. Meter outlines that the council will decide allowed streets routes and terminals with penalties of 100 dollars and 30 days for violations. The measure empowers the council to regulate fares and routes under the new regulations.
In an odd incident at 1409 Boren, F nmn and George Hop both 21 and 39 respectively tried door handles and used a skeleton key to enter an apartment. The door opened to reveal a woman in bed who called for help and notified police. Patrolman J. J. arrived with hand restraints and detained the two men in the latest police method.
Clara Nesselhouse a Star newspaper stenographer in the circulation department may be dead after leaving 24 West Howe Tuesday. A telegram from her mother reported her father is very ill and urged her to return home but no word has come. Relatives and friends have not seen her since Tuesday evening.
Mayor Caldwell commends Patrolman P P McNamee and the police department for heroic actions during the Lincoln hotel fire. He cites McNamee’s cooperation with Fireman C R Dooley and requests official recognition and a meeting to discuss honors.
Seattle insurance agents canvassed the business district for an Armenian relief campaign to aid 250000 homeless orphans and 100000 Turkish harem girls. Agents, under I A Naden and others, invaded stores and offices. auto dealers join tomorrow led by J L Greenwell. One injured in a collision at 17th Avenue and East Union.
A store at 1616 Piret Ave in West Amen faced a raid by the dry squad on Wednesday after investigators found hard cider sold as a soft drink masquerading as a harmless elder.
Paddy McDonald was nabbed by federal prohibition officers Tuesday night at the Valdemar hotel 1118 Third Ave when four quarts of whisky were located in his room.
Seattle police drop search for “Blackie the Rat” amid double killing by a bandit gang. Captain Tennant says the man in custody is not the suspect and the real robber remains at large as officers comb the city. Meanwhile an open house highlights American made dues and explosives exhibits by the university chemistry department on April 18.
J. J. Regan of LeRoy reports a burglary Thursday at the hotel room where barber clippers and his Tacoma barber college diploma vanished along with his divorce papers.
In San Jose California yesterday five year old Joseph Vierra was run down and killed by a landing De Haviland aircraft. He and a companion played in tall grass near an aviation field when pilot L Tennington failed to see them. The plane crushed the boy instantly and the field was fenced off after the accident.
More than seven million barrels of oil are shipped monthly from Mea Feo, reflecting a robust export flow. The article notes sustained production and continued demand driving the high monthly figure.
Prof. J. Allen Smith resigns as dean of the graduate school at the University of Washington to devote full time to original work in political science. He has been connected with the university since 1909.
Frank Karobecha, 24, a cook, was arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons after Patrolman O Grady found a gun on his hip Wednesday.
Patrolman arrests Walter Hearne a 29 year old Black porter after finding him with 20 sheets believed from a Great Northern Pullman car as he left the King Street station late Wednesday afternoon.
Early Thursday police arrested thirty three Orientals in a gambling raid in the Milwaukee hotel basement at Seventh Ave and King St. A fan tan layout was seized as evidence in the operation.
C. D. Lillopoulos Greek consul in Beatle delivered an eloquent tribute to Venizelos, the premier credited with Greece forward unity, during the Grecian independence anniversary celebration held Wednesday night at the YMCA auditorium.
Alexander Howat, president of the Kanes Missouri district of the United Mine Workers, was brought into a Pittsbing court on contempt charges. He first refused to defend, but when findings began and Howat was to be jailed, his lawyers announced a defense. The hearing continued into Friday amid wet weather.
A beggar departed with Dr Campbell’s hat from a rack while the doctor tended a patient. The incident occurred Wednesday and the beggar lingered to notice the hat, leaving his own on the hook.
Harold Wright, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wright, 311 29th Ave North, was instantly killed Wednesday night when he grasped a fallen electric light wire crossing Dewey Place and A Thomas Street. The accident occurred at the corner and authorities investigated the scene.
Miners from the state elected Robert H. Harlin president of U M of A District No. 10 and Ernest Newsham secretary to represent them at a wage investigation conference with two mine operators and one mining engineer. N D Moore and D Buckingham will represent the operators.
This season features warmer wear with a special price on a versatile sweater. The catalog highlights ripple slip-ons with straight or bell sleeves and coat sweaters in semi Tuxedo styles, described as very becoming and suitable for all occasions.
Miss Frances Grant Heverle opens Silk Week with a series of lectures on Silk Clothes in the Making. Admission is by tickets available at the Personal Service Booth on the second floor.
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