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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1920

Page

14

Prolific Sunday Crime Report From Seattle Streets

Two prowlers were foiled by patrolmen while two others escaped. A. G. Mey was held up at Eastlake and Martin for 55 dollars. A second victim reported no loss. Albert Harrison 18 faces prowl charges near Grand Central. A chase by Patrolman Parker led to a suspect named Frobese 17.Shots fired by Patrolman Bridges failed to stop two prowlers behind the Metropolitan Theatre. A burglary wake left a thief fleeing over a fence after tampering with a basement door. A Campbell Hard Co. employee was bitten by a robber who fled after a failed register robbery.

Seattle A. G. Mey Fairview Ave Eastlake Martin St Hardin 44Th Ave S&s W 36Th Ave Morgan St Grand Central Albert Harrison Central Station S&s. Weich Trolman C. H. Parker First Ave Irginia St Chase Parker Frobese Pues Robert Bridges Miley Metropolitan Theatre H. L. Brown Lynn St. Gren Campbell Hardy Co

Two Boys Slain and Mother Shot in Ohio Tragedy

In Youngstown Ohio two young boys Warren Kohler aged five and Mia Alta Kohler aged twenty six are killed and their mother wounded after a home fire. Howard Williams reports seeing the blaze and saving Mrs Kohler who is hospitalized and recovering. Police pursue suspects connected with the crime and arson with ongoing investigations.

Youngstown Ohio Warren Kohler Mia Alta M. Kohiler Howard Williams Williams Kobier Fastio Gas Co Kohler

Embryo Song Leaders Meet Tonight in Seattle

One hundred six persons enrolled in the unity song leaders class conducted by L A Pilcher under the Seattle Community program will meet at 8 p m Monday at Pilgrim Congregational church. More enrollments are expected.

L. A. Pilcher Aus Seattle Pilgrim Congregational Church

University Downtown Art Courses Opened

University extension service and Seattle Fine Arts Society offer art courses at the Women’s University Club tonight. Enrollments may be made at 1044 Henry Building or the Women’s University Club offices. Classes cover free hand drawing decorative art sculpture and architecture.

Theniversity Extension Service Seattle Fine Arts Society Women’s University Club University Henry Building Omen's University Club

Industrial disputes in Canada shed 66556 working days in October

During October 1936 66556 working days were lost through industrial disputes in Canada reflecting widespread labor unrest and interruptions to production across provinces. The figure highlights the scale of labor conflict and its impact on the economy.

Canada

Mob violence threat fades after triple killing at Santa Rows jail

A 2000 strong Santa Rows mob gathered outside the county jail after a triple killing sparked rumors and threats. Police and sheriff's deputies held the prisoners and refused mob demands for lynching, delaying action as detectives pursued identification and possible charges.

Valento Boyd Bonoma County Officera Sheriff's Office Santa Row nicouNp

Boyd's Record Investigated by City Police Contacts

San Francisco Police Chief wired Seattle officers to check Boyd's record. Records name George Baron alias Ellison, sent to Walla Walla in 1908 for robbery, 43 then, described as 5 8 brown eyes, black hair, farmer. Baron's aliases include George Barron and John Slavin. arrested in San Francisco in 1914 at age 27, born in Australia, shoemaker.

O'Brien San Francisco Seattle Boyd O’brien Walla Walla George Baron George Ellison Pierce County Baron George Barron John Slavin Australia

One Man Killed as Virginia Mob Storms Jail

A mob led by Tate Brondell attacked the Wise jail to seize a Black prisoner named Williams accused of assaulting Creed Robinett of Appalachia. Brondell and guards exchanged fire. Brondell died. A second mob reportedly formed at Appalachia with a machine gun mounted. Sheriff Corder ordered guards to shoot to kill. Robinett, an elderly merchant, may not survive. Benjamin Holt, inventor of the caterpillar tractor, died in Stockton, California.

Bristol Wise Here Appalachia Corder Tate Brondell Williams Creed Robinett Robinett

Congress Opens New Session With Swearing In

Congress convened for its new session with both houses meeting at noon. Speaker Gillett and Vice President Marshall presided as most members attended, new members were sworn in, and a committee to notify the president was appointed.

Martin Washington Gillett House Marshall Senate Congress

Government urged to fund annual expenditures for 1922

Secretary of the Treasury Houst on asked Congress for appropriations totaling 4 008 449 857 36 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1922 in the annual department estimates. The request surpasses the current year by 855 497 372 68 while remaining about 400 million less than the 1919 proposal.

Washington Congress Secretary of the Treasury Houston

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