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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1920

Page

3

GAVE WIFE POISON CONFESSION RAISES QUESTIONS

San Diego Cal August 13 Do they do not believe that T F who is said to have admitted by burying his wife at a lonely spot on Mission creek after her death a month ago has told the whole story Police planned to question Flash again today Flash collapsed during a rigid inquiry yesterday when according to police he admitted mixing a cap se of poison which he is said to have declared his wife afterward seen and swallowed her death following Police said today that he also felt that his first wife had died both the wheels of a train and that given harmless drugs to a Diego girl since the death of his wife Flash is a chief pharmacist's mate in the navy

San Diego Cal T. F Mission Creek Flash Diego Piash Navy

Mrs Slattery Granted Divorce in Seattle Hearing

Marie G. Slattery was granted a divorce from John Silat by Judge King Dykeman on late Thursday. The suit cites instability of temperament as grounds. Slattery was formerly Baillargeon and was connected to the Seattle legal scene.

Marie G. Slattery John Silat Seattle Joh F. Miller King

Beeman Campaigns On Foot After Car Theft Incident

Thomas R. Beeman, candidate for county engineer, arrived at the courthouse energized after thieves stole his automobile from the city building Thursday night. He plans to continue campaigning on foot.

Thomas R. Beeman

Weasel Sailing Around the Brit Med Isles at Night

Mrs Whimper Oh laments her husband’s actions as Mrs Pstinger notes consequences of infidelity. A witty line hints at a stealthy escapade, comparing it to a weasel sailing unseen around British medical isles at night, briefly described.

Mrs. Whimper Pstinger Brit Med Isles

Smoke Blanket Hangs Over City As Fires Burn

Heavy smoke from surrounding forest fires blankets the city at noon. Snoqualmie National Forest reports only minor fires while nearby logging works blaze in adjacent districts. Smoke extends north of Arlington and across Snohomish county toward Seattle and Auburn near Beverly Park and Silver Lake as temperatures rise from 84 to 1109?

Forest Supervisors Snoqualmie National Forest Forest Fire Association Arlington Snohomish County Seattle Auburn Beverly Park Sliver Lake

Hartford Doctor Named to State Chiropractic Board

Dr. Charles J. Carlson of Hartford died June 14 and was appointed to the state board of chiropractors by Governor Holcomb slightly over a month later, the announcement showed the appointment.

Hartford Conun

Potatoes on Same Plant as Tomatoes Explanation

Mrs. S M Tucker reports a garden oddity claiming a single plant bears potatoes on one end of a vine and tomatoes on the other. She contacted The Star from 2827 West 69th Street to seek local gardener inspection.

S M. Tucker Io Fallard Mra. Tucker Lews

Missing Heir Bobs Up After 18 Years

LYONS N Y Aug 13 Willam A Goodnow who disappeared 15 years ago and was legally dead has returned He is heir to 24500 from an uncle and the money was turned over to Goodnow's wife and son He contemplates suing for it W W LEWIS lost his topper from his auto Thursday night A man picked it up and ran The topper is black silk seven inches high worn by Lewis on special occasions Lewis lives at 1617 Fourth Ave

Lyons N. Y Willam A. Goodnow Goodnow W. W. Lewis Lewis Fourth Ave

Acid exposure affects twenty two firemen at Times building fire

Twenty two firefighters from four companies battled a basement fire in the Times building after a pile of paper ignited from spontaneous heat. They were exposed to fumes from a carboy of nitric or hydrochloric acid but returned to duty the next day with only minor lung impairment.

Times Frank Maxon

Boy's Shot at Father Unites Estranged Pair

In San Francisco a boy uses a gun to intervene in a family rift. The judge condemns the method but notes its effect, as Ralph Williams wounds the father to stop mistreatment of the mother. The trio is now reconciled, the incident marking a troubled past.

Ban Francisco Mall Ralph Williams

Jones Defends Marine Bill at Republican Club

Senator Wesley L. Jones told the Young Men's Republican club that a national calamity is possible if the merchant marine board of seven, approved June 6, is not appointed soon. He cautioned that Section 28 is debated but the act aims to aid the U S merchant marine, with emphasis on Seattle Tacoma and Pacific coast ports.

Wesley L. Jones Young Men's Republican Club Seattle Tacoma Pacific Coast

Monarchist Songs Cheer in North Prussian Resorts

Cafes and cabarets in North Prussia erupt with tumultuous enthusiasm as they sing tunes about the Kaiser and the possible monarchist revival amid postwar tensions and political nostalgia.

Prussian Berlin Germany

One Firm Expands Funeral Firm Ties in Newark

Newark Aug 13 Jacob Jolie Jr takes over the family undertaking business started by his father in 1851. The firm has conducted 20,000 funerals since its founding and now operates solo after previously sharing with Jolie Sr and another brother.

Newark N. J Jacob Jolie, Jr Lade

Quite the contrary industrial rest holding up business

A cartoonish exchange contrasts factory owners and manufacturers over unrest. The speaker notes their own business is hampered by industrial rest, suggesting ongoing labor or production delays affecting output.

Community Day at Youngstown Field

A full program marks Community Day at Youngstown playfield on Saturday August 14. Events begin at 1:00 with races, followed by a married men versus singles baseball game at 3:30 and a girls baseball match at 5:50. Races resume at 4:15 and 5:00 features a band concert with a basket supper and community sing at 6:00. Children perform folk dances at 7:15 to close the day. attendees are urged to bring lunch baskets.

Youngstown

Hudson to Address Railway Men in King County

Forest L. Hudson a Republican candidate for U S senator will address King county railway men on August 22 at the Railwaymen trade council headquarters.

Ponzi’s wife defends him as escape from scandal grows

The woman who married Charles Ponzi says she knew of his prison record in Atlanta and Montreal before their engagement and believes he is innocent. She vows to prove her love and claims Ponzi will face his obligations. Officials assess his liabilities as Massachusetts Attorney General notes possible millions.

Mra. Ponzi Atlanta Montreal Ponzi Poven Renitentiaries Ponai Allen Massachusetts Ponazi Milona

Launch Crew Faces Charge In Whisky Import Case

United States district court filed charges Friday against the gasoline launch crew of 4181y for transportation and importation of whisky. Four crew members were unable to post $600 bail each and await federal action after custody transfer. The vessel had been overhauled earlier in the week. Royal suspects include Dick Co Raymond C Heller and a Baker. The crew was arrested by Capt. Ben Lichtenberg and held in Seattle jail.

United States District Court Dick Co Raymond C. Heller Baker Ben Lichtenberg Seattle

Little Ponzis Operate In Small Scale Exchange

In Los Angeles on August 13 a reporter notes a fascination with "Little Ponzis" as a scaled down version of exchange schemes. A Boston money wizard is cited, with one man sending $100 to a friend abroad periodically and receiving about $120 in return.

Los Angeles Boston

Fashionable school color sweaters and hosiery on sale

Comfortable sweaters with large roll collars in school colors priced 10.00 to 16.50. Regulation percale blouses in striped and figured patterns with attached collars in sizes 6 to 16 years. MacDougall Southwick displays boy and girl hosiery notes with multiple styles and specials across children sizes.

MacDougall-Southwick

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