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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1919

Page

3

Dope Runner Captured in Seattle Chinatown Bust

Sing, a Chinese man aged, reportedly a trusted runner for narcotics, was arrested by federal and city officers in Chinatown Seattle. Investigators found opium worth about $200, opium pipes, bowls, a lamp, a hook and syringes in a leather suitcase. Sing is jailed on open charges as the investigation continues.

Sing Seattle Chinatown Bing Maynard Ave King Sr Sing Ia

Harry Lauder Leads All Theatre Acts in Benefit Program

A Friday morning charity show at the Metropolitan will feature acts from every local theatre led by Sir Harry Lauder. Performers include Jane Morgan Alexis Luce the Wilkes Players Haymans Kintyre James H Cullen and more with music by city orchestras. Proceeds support the Actors Fund at Staten Island home. tickets cost 1 or 2 dollars and all acts donate their time.

Harry Lauder Metropolitan Oscar Gerard Levy Orpheum Jane Morgan Wilkes Palace Hip International Company Pantages Doris Duncan Oak James HL Cullen Moore Roamin Gloamin Alexis Luce Haymans and Kintyre James H. Cullen the Moore Three International Nine Pantages Theatre Oak Quartet Oak Theatre Actors Staten Island New York

Girl in Hiding Won by Father

In Los Angeles a custody dispute ends with the father, Alfred Herb, awarded custody of the daughter after a divorce from mother Alice Herbstritt. The girl, who fled home, was hidden with the court noting she would not return unless the mother threatened an orphan asylum.

Los Angeles Alice Herbstritt Alfred Herb Graham Herbatritt

Estimated 8000 to 10000 drug addicts in Seattle

City Health Commissioner H M Read told the Municipal league that from eight thousand to ten thousand drug addicts exist in Seattle. He blamed prohibition for the rise and said narcotics use has surged nationwide, with crimes tied to drug use. He cited New York New Orleans and Los Angeles as examples and praised New Orleans drug clinics for reducing morphine use and curing rates.

Seattle H. M. Read Municipal League United States Dr. Read Dr. Head League New York City New Orleans Los Angeles

Cellar Robbery Attracts Brazen Trio In San Francisco

Three burglars rang a bell at the Gilheaney home and, luring eight year old Eleanor to guide them, found a barrel of whisky valued at 1250 dollars stored in the cellar. They loaded the liquor into an automobile and drove off.

Ban Francisco Mary Gilheaney Eleanor

Three Dead in Italy Rioting Over Opening of Chamber

Three people die and more than a dozen are injured as socialist demonstrations turn violent in Rome Milan and Florence near the opening of the chamber of deputies. Carabinieri fire on crowds in Milan killing two and in Rome a demonstrator shoots at police as a general strike is called.

Camilia Cianfarra United Press Rome Dee Chamber of Deputies Milan Carabinieri Atx Florence Popolo Tremano I the Oncervatore Romane Orlando Chamber Tomamo Tiftoni Senate Victor Emmanuel Saragona Nitto

Theatre Called Own Worst Enemy

Rev Dr John Treach Stratton at Calvary Baptist Church argued the modern theatre is its own worst enemy and that today’s plays are filled with suggestion and innuendo. He said actor and actress morals are deplorably low and cited Edwin Roeoth about preferring his daughter Edwina under discipline over the stage.

New York John Treach Stratton Straton Calvary Baptist Church Modern Playhouse Edwin Roeoth Edwina

Mexico Stands Pat On Denial In Jenkins Case

Mexico maintains its stance in the Jenkins case and says relations with the United States remain delicate yet open to an amicable settlement. Hilario Medina says the local Puebla court handles the case and federal jurisdiction may await a supreme court ruling. Jenkins can gain freedom by posting bail and is being treated well while Puebla authorities investigate collusion rumors.

United Press Mexico City Jenkins Hilario Medina Mexico United States Medina William ©. Jenkines Puebla Supreme Court

U S Intervenes Debate Grows After Mexican Crisis

Washington reports say Senator Fall's Mexico investigating committee can issue a partial report at any time on US armed intervention. Secretary Lansing discussed the matter with Fall after a border visit, while Mexico withholds release of American consul Jenkins at Puebla amid a perjury case. Norman Rowe, a British subject, was kidnapped at Zacatecas but released after protests, highlighting perceived bias against Americans in Mexico.

Washington, D.C United Press Fall Mexico United States Lansing Congress William ©. Jenkins Puebla Jenkins State Department Wilson Venacio Bonillas Bonillas Hilario Medina Mexico City Washington Norman Rowe Zacatecas Rowe Great Britain Carranza

Paris Dispatch: King Alfonso Retains Premier Toca’s Cabinet

Dispatches from Madrid report that King Alfonso has decided to keep Premier Toca’s cabinet after earlier rumors of resignation. The decision follows ongoing political turmoil and cabinet reshuffles in Spain.

Paris Madrid Alfonso Toca

Justice of Mexico Stand Cited by Medina Conclusion

A fragment cites Medina concluding that readers will be convinced of the justice of Mexico's stand. The quote reflects a stance in the discussion and highlights support for Mexico's position.

Mexico Medina

Tragedy Hits Smithsonian Universal Expedition in Belgian Congo

Two Americans Joseph Armstrong and William Stowell die in a derailment near Sakania while an expedition with the Smithsonian and Universal Film Company suffers multiple injuries. Survivors include Pliny Horne Henry Kohler Edward Thierry and others. rescue delays and hospital transfers follow the wreck near Elizabethville in the Belgian Congo.

Cleveland, Ohie Smithsonian Institute Universal Film Company Bingo Forest Belgian Congo South Africa Newspaper Enterprise Association Edward M. Thierry Elizabethville Pliny Horne Los Angeles Henry N. Kohler

Auto injures two six-year-olds on Summit and Pike

Two six year old girls Estelle Thompson and Edith A Larson were hit by a car driven by V L Saxe at Summit avenue and Pike street Tuesday afternoon. Thompson suffered a broken leg and facial injuries while Larson had a severely cut face. One girl was knocked free of the car and the other crawled out from under it. Both were taken to the Swedish hospital. Saxe was arrested and released on personal recognizance.

Summit Ave Pike St V. L. Saxe N. Glet Estelle Thompson Knox Hotel Edith A. Larson Belmont Ave Estelle Edith Saxe

Many League Seeks Report on Car Line

Members of the Municipal League of Seattle call for a monthly financial report on the street railway. A committee led by J Haight, Carl Reeves and Howes reported a resolution, adopted by the league, urging the city council to have the comptroller publish a record of the street railway’s finances.

Municipal of Seattle Mi Street Railway J Haight Carl Reeves Howes League

Pioneer Physician Dies at Rochester

Seattle doctor Dr. Alfred Raymond died in Rochester Minnesota at 5 Tuesday morning after an operation at the Mayo Clinic four days earlier. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Raymond and one daughter, both residing at 702 35th Ave.

Alfred Raymond Seattle Noe Minn Mayo Clinic Raymond 1 Raymond Ily 35Th Ave

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