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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
9
Police detectives searched Wednesday for a gang of safe robbers who opened the Y. Wada meat market safe at 204 Second Ave and fled with 50 dollars in cash and 60 dollars in checks. Sheriff Stringer said Seattle may be the Northwest headquarters for expert thieves operating on a regular schedule.
Butte Montana April 21 mine managers admit no ore hoisted in the Hutte district due to a strike by miners led by LWU union No. 800 demanding a six hour day higher pay and better conditions plus release of industrial and political prisoners. Many foreign born strikers seek passports to visit homes while others depart for coastal cities.
Leaders of the strike announce a vote to return to work within 36 hours. If the railroad labor board grants a hearing the return will be hastened. Frank O'Rourke, president of the association, cited.
Jefferson Park Community Club members met at the Jefferson Park Golf Clubhouse to hear Frank E Kannal of the Anti Japanese League discuss the intrusion of Japanese residents into Beacon Hill. He urged an economic focus and no action plan was finalized.
A burglar believed to be the target of a string of home break ins was on the porch of Patrolman EB. BE. Darnell at 671 Newton Street Tuesday night. Darnell fired at the intruder, who fled.
Dispatches from Tokyo and Washington detail Czech and Chinese attacks on Japanese forces in Manchuria, plus reports on the Lamont financial mission in China facing strong opposition and slow progress. A quirk line about a girl and romance closes the item.
An advertisement touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a reliable remedy for itching torture and skin irritation. It sells at 35 cents for a small bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle, with claims of non staining and non sticky performance. The ad credits The E W Rose Co of Cleveland.
Evening events include the annual spring opera by university students at Envy Hall. An illustrated talk on World War II by Le Richard Craven and Mantern lectures precedes the Spanish War Veterans roll call. Dave Matthews presents an 800 mile auto caravan trip to Stockton California with a call for entries by May 6 and information via Main 6060.
A readable section lists marriage licenses issued to individuals in Seattle and nearby locales. Names include Mall Keith Cy Beattle Laure Thorp Laure, Arthur A Poot Beattle, Leeal Bruce Masel BK Seattle, Joseph Wiliam Colting Shelton, Helen Ki Seneecue Seattle, Beattie Stewar h Le, Beattie Larned Beattle, Bichara Seattle, Gladys Moore Boase, Alvin Neasley Pateron Lagat, Hendrick Joseph Seattle, Mabbutt Beattie, Inglia William C Deestur IL, Klechoer Clara A Bloux City IA, Borengi Zella Beattie, Dand John M Beattie, Carrigan Marion LD Beattie, Hervey William T Yakima, Alexander Jean Yakima, Chisick Ed J Fateen, Hayes Mrs Abbie Seattle, Lega.
A list shows divorces granted to multiple individuals, naming petitioners and respondents with varied last names and initials. Addresses appear in scattered form, including Seventh Ave, 19th N, Detroit Ave, King St, Weller St, and related identifiers.
In a breach of promise case a judge cautions against judging a man by a woman's valuation. The discussion centers on social expectations and legal remedies in 19th century court discourse.
Lincoln Nebraska April 11 With returns tallied by noon Hiram Johnson leads Nebraska by about 20000 votes Pryan likely chosen Democratic delegate at large McKelvie ahead of McMullen for governor by roughly 10000 Morehead scores a sweeping Democratic victory for governor Republican presidential vote in 287 precincts outside Dengs county shows Johnson 10221 Wood 1298 Pershing 3592.
Georgia reports 13 percent of counties tallied in the state presidential primary. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer leads with 120 conventional votes across 48 counties while Thomas E Watson has 100 votes in 42 counties. former Senator Hoke Smith runs third.
The census bureau reports Akron Ohio population rose to 204 435, up 139 368 since 1910, a 201 8 percent increase. Wichita Kansas also climbs 27 5 percent to 72 128 residents.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes offering to renew faded garments. It claims Dyes work on wool, silk, linen, cotton and blends, and includes a guidance book with each package. A color card is available from druggists for color matching.
Foreboding hangs over the Municipal Railway as two dozen eggs found on a Fauntleroy car remain unclaimed. Officials grapple with disposal citing a legal finding that the department lacks authority to destroy property in its possession. They plan to seek Corporation Don Walter F. Meter’s guidance on holding periods before auctioning the eggs.
Gov. Campbell transmitted to Washington the approval of the passage through Arizona of Gena Juan J. Rios and Manuel Gamboa and their entourage now in Nogales Sonora. Mexican officers want to move to Mexico City via El Paso as their troops have defected to the Honora government.
In Wilmore Kentucky on April 2 Uncle Frank Grow sits beside a broadcloth suitin he kept for 60 years since its purchase at a high price of 23 dollars. The item reflects a long memory of marital and fashion tradeoffs from the era.
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