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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1919

Page

3

Fragmentary Notice of Payment Figures

A fragmented OCR item shows numbers including 310.00 and 91.00 with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or governing entities are readable.

King of Gamblers Becomes Father of Five in Seattle

Charley Louie, once Seattle’s feared gambling boss, shifts life course becoming a father to five boys. He renounces the high-stakes scene, defends his family, and runs a small shop while planning a safer future amid lingering threats from high binders.

Charley Louie Seattle Charley Charles Beckingham King St Chief Beckingham Washington #t Beckingham Chinatown Sixth Ave Atore China

Federal grand jury weighs Seattle profiteering case

A federal grand jury hearing in September heard evidence that Seattle businessmen including landlords restaurant operators shoemakers tailors and grocers profited from shortages. Attorney General Palmer and local district attorneys plan a:: conference in Seattle to combat rising living costs as city administration changes delay Friday talks.

Federal Grand Jury Seattle United Washington Palmer Bert Haney Portland Francia A. Garret Spokane Saunders

National trade conference to be held in Atlantic City

H Parsons president of Mitle Chamber of Commerce and E Chilberg head a general committee to organize a national trade conference in Atlantic City New Jersey for the week starting September 29. The meeting will include cabinet officers and experts from England France and Belgium. Delegates will be chosen for a five man panel from each country and will tour major trade centers after the conference.

H. Parsons Mitle Chamber of Commerce E. Chilberg Ae Rvecie Chamber of Commerce Atlantic City N. J National Chamber England France Belgium Coun

Senator Jones Urges Camp Lewis National Cemetery Initiative

Fragmentary note indicates Senator Jones pressed for a national cemetery at Camp Lewis and offered assistance. The text references the National Cemetery, Department, and communication with the Bureau of Commerce, suggesting cross bureau interest in relocating or establishing cemetery facilities.

Sader

Boy Rescues Girl From Hayden Lake in Daring Rescue

A 9 year old boy, Twohy of Washington, saved a girl who had gone under at Hayden Lake. Wagner, 25, assisted or supported the rescue as bystanders watched. The incident took place in August near the Old National Bank area.

Old National Bank Wagner Hayden Lake

Button to Speak at Y Sunday Night at Six

An event at the Y on Sunday evening features Button speaking at 6 PM. The address places the gathering near the corner of up and Washington streets.

Button Washington

Butler Boosts School Drive at Chamber Lunch

Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, will speak before the Chamber of Commerce on education in the world of business. The civic bureau backs the Back-to-School week August 24 to 39 and will handle the program with Worrall Wilson presiding.

Civic Bureau Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University The Chamber of Commerce Masonic Club Worrall Wilson Butler United States W. H. Olin Civic Bureau Committee

Inter Church Noon Lunch group forms at Meves cafeteria

Ministers and laymen organized at Meves cafeteria to form The Inter Church Noon Lunch. R. Le Sweaney elected president and Rev. E. B. Sutton secretary. Meetings set for Wednesdays at noon upstairs in the cafeteria. A. K. Leone invited to speak next Wednesday.

Meves R. le Sweaney E. B. Sutton A. K. Leone

Train Hits Auto Truck Near Albany Resulting in Fatality

Albany Ore August 28 Victor Walley died when the auto truck he rode in was struck by a train a mile north of the city. The other occupant J R Moresley was thrown from the vehicle but escaped serious injury.

Albany Ore Victor Wallett

Fonduco to Load Lumber Cargo from Lake Union for Atlantic

The Fonduco, 3 500 tons, chartered to Strathern and Dixon, will be the first ship to load cargo in Lake Union and sail to Atlantic coast ports via the Panama Canal. It has been taking on rough and finished lumber at Brace and Hergert mill and was built at Anderson and Porter in Raymond.

United States Shipping Board Fonduco Strathern & Dixon Lake Union Atlantic Coast Brace & Hergert Atlantic Panama Canal Anderson & Porter Raymond

Goats Used to Clear Farm Weeds in Quakertown Pa

Quakertown Pennsylvania August 28 1920 The Gulick farm near Hilltown solves weed clearance by turning loose a small flock of goats to eat ivy and fence line growth The rapid grazing reduces surplus foliage at the farm Meanwhile Seattle police seek suspects who removed an iron grate from a market window at Queen Anne 621 Queen Anne Ave and stole eight slabs of bacon eight cans of cooking compound and 15 pounds of sausage

Quakertown Gulick Farm Hilltown Seattle Queen Anne Market Queen Anne Ave

Girl Says Seattle Judges Are Expert Home Brewers

A Seattle vendor claims judges at the courthouse brew the finest home beverage and notes widespread basement brewing. She describes supply houses selling hops malt yeast and bottles with rising prices amid a thriving at home beverage industry under dry laws enforcement.

Seattle

Southern Pacific Traffic Is Better

Sacramento division traffic improved with trains on schedule after switchmen and yard men returned to work. Superintendent J D Brennan credited Sacramento with setting the example as bay district workers followed.

Sacramento Cal Southern Pacific J.D. Brennan Brennan Bay District

Proverbial Advice on Servants: Praise Publicly Reprove Privately

A saying advises owners to commend a good servant openly while addressing faults in private. The maxims promote public encouragement and discreet correction to maintain dignity and efficiency.

Plasterers Wanted by Master Plasterers Association

The Master Plasterers Association seeks 20 experienced plasterers at nine dollars per day and several apprentices. An excellent opportunity to learn a trade.

Master Plasterers Association

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