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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
5
Thieves pried the Empire Meat Market safe at 614 Broadway but found it empty. Owner G C Terry says the shop was looted twice last winter and the outer door left unlocked. Office papers scattered. bacon and hams found near the entry as two motorcycle officers investigated.
John Rodeen and Ray Decker were detained on Open charges after alleged plot to plant dope in victims’ pockets and extort hush money by posing as police. Police say both men carried guns and badges and were arrested near Seventh Ave and King St after encounters with victims in Chinatown.
John F Carman admitted to police he drank heavily on Wednesday night and sought rest at a Horseshoe lodging house. He woke to find $200 in small bills and $40 in cash plus personal letters missing from his room.
Seattle becomes a music hub with Wallace and Freed forming Musicland at 220 Pine Street. Wallace, a Pacific coast champion Wurlitzer bulldogger and composer of Hindustan Olipay Girl Ju Ji Just for You, teams with Arthur Freed, famed as both vocalist and composer of Cairo Waltz of My Heart Garden of Other Days and I Hate You. Their shop will produce and publish home crown melodies and attract top songwriters.
In downtown rooming houses and hotels residents faced a cold spell caused by thieves stealing overcoats and clothing. Ed Quinn of Pike Avenue reported his loss included an overcoat and full outfit, while Paul Vaile of the Stanley hotel contributed a mono gravamed outfit to a local fund called Help the Cold Burglar.
The socialist party and the Confederation of Labour halted the general strike. workers are to report to employers tomorrow. Four killed in clashes between strikers and carabinieri, with disorder across northern Italy as socialists protested government protection of deputies attacked in Rome.
Cold mornings tough on starts yet IT guarantees smooth starts. Visit 2015 Third Ave to see Mr Atwood for help with your vehicle.
Postal officials urged the public to mail Christmas parcels early and follow rules to prevent loss and delay. They advised prepaid postage, full address on all parcels, careful packaging, insuring valuable items, and marking parcels Do not open until Christmas. Written inscriptions are limited to nonpersonal dedications.
Police catch 23 year old Henry Hickey after a break in at Shafer Bros clothing store 1303 First Ave. A suitcase of clothing is recovered later from an alley. Hickey and roommate 8 R Dix are detained with Dix charged pending investigation. Hickey held on burglary info. Store cash $8 left. Hickey had $9.06 in his possession.
Douglas Wyoming December 4 The general condition of Willem L Cardale a Wyoming train bandit shot down and captured Tuesday is slightly improved though the right lung wound remains unchanged Dr L W Story in charge of Douglas hospital says Carlisle is under constant guard and there is grave doubt of his recovery with no pneumonia and no interviews allowed at present.
Barney Byrnes a Seattle jeweler at 815 Second Ave was charged Wednesday with fake advertising by Frank T Gordon a special investigator for the prosecuting attorney The arrest follows numerous public complaints The shop allegedly operated as Luclo and sold a Gordon watch marked down from 25 to 12 50 though valued at 3 50 and containing six glass jewels.
The jury in the forgery case against Agnes Kilen reported to Judge Boyd J. Tallman that they were hopelessly divided over the forged check charge of $60 against Frye Meat Market, and could not reach a verdict.
S Nakouchi was charged with possession of intoxicating liquor on August 20 near Green River. Deputy Von Gerete and Deputy Ramage found 140 gallons buried on Nakouchi's farm near Green River. arrest followed by Prosecuting Attorney Fred Brown.
Fashion notes say long gloves return with the vogue. French glove leathers rise to new highs as 16 button length leads spring taste in the United States. Paris offerings range from 12 to 20 buttons in leather silk and chamois suede.
San Francisco resident J. A. McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair explains a home mixture to darken gray hair. Mix water bay rum Harbo Compound and glycerine in measured amounts, apply twice weekly, and achieve a soft gleaming shade without dye or stickiness.
A rear window at 348 18th Ave North was pried open allowing a thief to enter and rob Miss Deholla Schoder of jewelry. The haul included a gold lavalier with three moonstones a pearl and diamond brooch and a gold link wristlet.
A trap set near San Francisco caught a large gray wolf, the largest pelt on the peninsula. The animal dragged a buried post four feet long toward the ocean and was shot after a pursuit about a mile and a half.
Washington December 4 The board of ordnance has resumed tests of models of guns that hurl small caliber bullets in streams by centrifugal force. The guns are gas engine operated and believed valuable for airplane use.
The armistice was declared while 38,000 service members remained in the armed forces. The figure reflects ongoing mobilization and personnel presence at the time of the ceasefire.
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