Grocer Shoots Negro Robber in City Store
Howard J L Van Dusen a negro former jail cook lay in the city hospital after being shot twice during an alleged hold up at A M Eckard’s grocery at Lith avenue. Eckard fired after the robber tried to open the cash register and fled toward a nearby door leading to a residence. The negro was shot in the abdomen and right leg and lingered through the night with uncertain prospects for recovery. An iron tag from the Sound Navy Yard was in Van Dusen’s possession when officers found him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard JL. van Dusen
A. M. Eckard
P.m. Priday
Rokard
van Duser
Aix
A. Scott
Ith Ave
van Dusen
Sound Navy Yard
Navy
Eckard
Woman's Advice on Reforming a Husband
A witty maxim warns that attempting to reform a husband through marriage spoils a woman's complexion and happiness, suggesting prudence in choosing partners and accepting flaws.
Robbers flee with jewels and furs from Vriday home
Jewelry and furs valued at 2000 dollars were stolen from the Vriday home of Charles Osner at 608 Sthave Friday night. The burglars escaped through a kitchen window as the family returned at 10 pm. detectives Meyer Peyer and Ralph Cochran investigated. The haul included a nine-diamond bell shaped lavamore ring, a pearl and platinum ring, two white fox furs, a coral and gold chain, a ruby and diamond bracelet, three gold rings, and a wristwatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Osner
Sthave
Vriday
Meyer Pey
Sugar exports rise despite shortages reports indicate
Washington December 6 United States exports of sugar reach record levels through October with 180 197 446 pounds sent abroad in that month and 1 119 000 000 pounds for the fiscal year ending June 30 1919. production totals 7 099 000 000 pounds with rate over 650 percent of production. Henry Ritz with John Wedgewood and James McDonald faced attempted burglary charges at Currin Greene Shoe Manufacturing shop 2715 Western Ave. sentence deferred. McDonald and Wedgewood pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Commerce Department
Agricultural Department
Henry Ritz
John Wedgewood
James McDonald
Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company
Western Ave
A. W. Frater
McDonald
Wedgewood
Robbery at Roslyn Hotel Ends in Shootout
Policeman A KR Johnson fought two thugs in a Roslyn hotel hallway at 2 am. He overpowered one, others fled after shooting, looting rooms. Farnum held on open charge. morphine outfit found. Two suspects seen nearby, Farnum arrested later.
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A. KR. Johnson
Roslyn
Pitthave
Republican St
William Shroeder
Johnson
Rowlyn
G. Hanselblad
Po Heeman
Selfrtz
Slim” C
HM. Farnum
Shawn
Kid
Farnum
Cedaret
Ex-service men seek work aid from Chamber of Commerce
About 2,000 ex service men in Seattle are said to be walking the streets unable to secure work. The Private Soldiers and Sailors legion demands the Chamber of Commerce find immediate employment and assist until those men are placed. Frank Pease signs the appeal asking aid for those yet to be placed. The legion asks the county commissioners to refer the matter to the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joba
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Frank Pease
Tabor and Mother Held in Maud Tabor Trunk Mystery
In Lawton Michigan authorities clarified Maud Tabor died a natural death and her body was hidden to spare the family disgrace. Mrs Walter Tabor, Maud’s sister in law, said Maud died in her mother in law’s arms and the family hid the body for three years. Walter Tabor, held with his mother, denies the body is his sister and offers to return to Michigan for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreka
Cal
Walter Tabor
Lawton
Mich
Calkins
Tabor
Maud Tabor
Michigan
Lawton, Mich
Maud
Mra. Tabor
Sarah Tabor
California
Embargo on Oil Shipments Placed by Railroad Admin
The railroad administration ordered an embargo on all fuel oil shipments from Western states to points east of Chicago and St Louis starting December 8. Export and pre November 1 converted industrial plants are exempt. The move aims to curb freight traffic surge caused by East Coast coal shortages forcing plants to switch to oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. CC
Railroad Administration
Chicago
St. Louis
City Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Weatlake Ave Car Crash
Mrs Ella M McWhorter sues the city for 26806 damages claiming negligence after her husband R M McWhorter was killed November 11 when a streetcar on Weatlake Avenue struck him. Nineteen streetcar accident claims were approved by the city council finance committee Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. McWhorter
R. M. McWhorther
McWhorther
Weatlake Ave
City Council
Nasal Catarah and its Serious Season Dangers
Nasal catarah is a common inflammation of the mucous membrane with discharge worsened by colds and weather changes. It may result from impure blood and, if chronic, can lead to consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and relieves symptoms, with Hood's Pills as a gentle liver-regulating aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Seattle to Seek 790000 Bond For Park Improvements
The park board voted to petition the city council to place a 790000 bond levy before voters at the next municipal election in March 1920. Plans include 100000 for Jefferson park clubhouse 100000 for Magnolia boulevard 100000 for Woodland park improvements 100000 for Carkeek park boulevard extension and other projects across Seattle Parks land and facilities.
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Seattle
Park Board
Vridayt Wage
Jefferson Park
Magnolia Boulevard
Woodland Park
Carkeek Park
University of Washington
Laurelhurst
Montlake
University
Roosevelt Park
Park
Ravenna Boulevard
Green Lake
Madison Park
Seward Park
Rainier Beach
Alki Beach
Georgetown
South
Seward Parka
Christmas Shoppers Spend Vast Luxury Money
Washington dispatch reports Christmas shoppers spend about 165 million dollars daily on luxuries with 21 shopping days left. Government tax take about 250 million dollars, taxes on luxuries range 3 to 20 percent, average 10. Post Office plans to handle about 25 million parcel post packages in the 10 days before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United
Washington, D. C
Aista
Post Office Department
Oscar Wilde Loses Faith in Mankind
Oscar Wilde at Presley hotel reported to police that two men he met at the People cafe on Second Avenue lured him to his room at the New Avon hotel where they assaulted him and stole 75 dollars before disappearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Presley
Weller St
Oscar
People's Cafe
Second Ave
New Avon
Ohio Coal Miners Are Talking Peace
Ohio coal operators and miners officials were considering Governor Cox's plan to open mines next week. Both sides will meet again Monday at the governor's offices to report weekend consultations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Hollanders Here Organize Sunday Meeting in Seattle
All Hollanders of Seattle are invited to attend a meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday in Washington Hall at 115 14th Ave to perfect a local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington Hall
14Th Ave
Bids Opened for Alki Trunk Sewer Project
Three bids for the Alki trunk sewer system were opened by the board of public works on Friday. Bids ranged from 169 to 191,460 with the district assessment limit set at 172,402 and the city engineer's estimate at 162,000. A decision on acceptance will be made at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alki
Board of Public Works
Negro W W Plans Organization in City Trial
On Friday Perry Murphy colored told police court he plans to organize the negroes of the city. Judge John B. Gordon continued the case as Murphy faced a syndicalism charge.
Acquitted of Murder in Washington Case
A Chehalis jury after 30 minutes acquitted Walter Cline of second degree murder in the death of Kirk Asbury his brother in law at Morton Washington last spring. The shooting occurred in the Cline home and the defense claimed self defense.
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Chehalis
Walter Cline
Kirk Asbury
Morton
Wash
Cline
A. P. Davis May Be Skagit River Engineer
A. P. Davis, chief engineer of the reclamation service, may join the Skagit river power project as consulting engineer. He would act if President Wilson and Secretary Lane give consent, with travel to Seattle planned for early next spring upon approval.
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Washington
C. B. Fitzgerald
Beattie
A. P. Davis
The
Reclamation Service
Skagit River
Wilson
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Daria
Seattle
Seven Arrested in Gambling Raid at Pool Room
Seattle police seized a pool room at 1407% First Ave after a raid at 1 a.m. Saturday arresting seven men Carl Henry 29 Ewing Thompson 39 J. Boone 64 W. Brown 38 J. Waters 42 Charles Malone 32 and J H Balllargeon. A deck of cards and 445 dollars were taken as evidence and all were released on 26 dollar bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
First Ave
Carl Henry
Ewing Thompson
J. Boone
W. Brown
J. Waters
Charles Malone
J. H. Balllargeon
Big Band Concert and Dance Planned for December 9
The Odd Fellows band, 75 musicians, will perform at Douglas hall at Tenth avenue and East Pine street next Tuesday evening. Proceeds go to the band fund. The program features operatic and popular numbers. The band recently got new uniforms and plans a state concert tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Band
Douglas Hall
Tenth Ave
E. Pine St
Plans New Stunt by Gabriele at Spalato and Laibach
The Serbian delegation reports to the peace conference that Gabriele d Annunzio plans to occupy Spalato and Laibach. Belgrade orders the Serbian army to resist by force to prevent the move.
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Gabriele
Paris
dUnited Press
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Spalato
Laibach
Belgrade
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