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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

15

Japs Domination of Shantung Dominates Geneva Session

In Geneva a Japanese delegation led by Viscount Ishii defended Japan’s role in the League of Nations and signaled restraint on Shantung and race equality topics. Chinese delegates, led by Wellington Koo, watched closely as Ishii framed Japan’s approach and indicated no concrete race equality proposal at this assembly.

Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Viscount Ishii Japan League Ming Ishii Wellington Koo Shantung Manchuria Mongolia California

100 Per Cent Club Hears Swift Agent

C J Hubbard the Swift financial agent at Montevideo and former AUruguayan association secretary addresses the 100 Per Cent Club on Commercial Relations of South America and the United States. The text notes Japanese diplomacy over Shantung and race equality as a trading proposition amid regional tensions.

Swift C. J. Hubbard Swift Interests Montevideo Hubbard American Association of Uruguay South America United States

Daring bank thief captured hiding under bed

Police captured a daring bank burglar Monday night dragging him from under a bed at John Walteradorph’s home 5018 Interlake Ave. A child's bank containing $1.60 was his only loot as he was seen entering the vacant house. Patrolmen W A Elliott and H W Morris of Densmore precinct made the arrest.

John Walteradorph Interlake Ave W. A. Elliott 8. W. Morris Densmore Precinct

May Abolish Utility Department Proposal Emerges

Councilman Oliver T. Erickson urged a charter change to abolish the city utilities division. He asked Corporation Counsel Walter P. Meier to draft a resolution to move its duties to other departments and seek voter approval on the proposition. Officials note the state commission's takeover has limited the division's functions.

Department of Public Utilities Oliver T. Erickson Walter P. Meier Utilities Division Erickson Utilities Department Railway Department State Public Service Commission

Two Robbers Fatally Wounded in Separate Incidents

In Elma, an unknown robber taken on by Mr. and Mrs. Knowles was shot by their son Frank and believed fatally wounded. In Tacoma, coal miner Nick Nago was killed after being shot through the heart while robbing a Burnett pool hall.

Elma W. C. Knowles Frank Tacoma Nick Nago Burnett Nago

Hamon Rooms Ransacked in Chicago Apartment Break-In

Federal and local officials joined a Chicago search for four men who broke into the apartment building of the widow of Jake L Mam on, a slain Oklahoma millionaire and politician. They ransacked the Hamon residence and seized letters and papers said to belong to Mr Mam.

Chicago Dec. T Jake L. Mamion Oklahoma Nvea Namon Charles Willa

Newspaperman Not Held in Hamon Case

Ardmore Oklahoma December reports say petitions circulated for grand jury probe into the death of Jake L Hamon empire builder and political figure. Clara Smith Hamon and Perry Ross named in arrest requests after Ross reportedly interviewed the fugitive near San Antonio Texas.

Ardmore Okla Citigene Jake L. Hamon Glara Smith Hamon Teoge Russell Brown San Antonio Texas Brown Ohls P. M. Rows Clara Smith Hamon Ross

Held for Theft From Navy Yard

Harold E. Wright civilian employee at Bremerton navy yard faces a theft charge for electrical supplies taken from the government. He is to have a hearing Tuesday afternoon before U. S. Commissioner Robt. W. McClelland. Wright was arrested Monday by deputy U. S. Marshal E. K. Tobey. a bicycle he traded for some of the supplies is held by the marshal.

Alex Egran 16Th Ave. B Sam Korner Exran Bert C. Rom Ross Egran Justice of the Peace C. W. Brinker Harold E. Wright Bremerton Navy Yard U. S Robt. W. McClelland Wright E. KR. Tobey United States

Laborer Sues City Over 1920 Street Car Collision

Jake Piernich, a laborer, sues the city for 12000 dollars to cover injuries he alleges occurred when a street car struck the truck he was driving on November 20 1920.

Jake Piernich

Auto Theft Probe Leads to Arrest of D F Leon

D F Leon 99, an engineer, was arrested after going to police to reclaim his stolen auto. The car was found miles from a recent West Seattle holdup scene with five whisky bottles and mash in the tonneau. Officers report possible bootlegging evidence and study whether Leon is a robber or bootlegger.

D. F. Leon P. L. Hardin 44Th Ave. B. W Seattle Leon Rob Ber Hardin

Fate hangs on word from pen in California case

John Kelly also known as John Murphy faces possible deportation to Canada after an immigration hearing reveals he is a parole violator who escaped Folsom prison. He was in Everett for vagrancy and claimed Canadian citizenship before recanting. If deemed Canadian he will be deported. if credentials check out, he will return to Folsom to finish his eight year sentence. WallA WallA elects Ben F Hin as mayor.

John Kelly John Murphy Canada Folsom Penitentiary California Kelly Murphy Folsom Everett Hi Stantatory

Cactus Corn Compound Promises Fast Corn Pain Relief

An old ad claims Cactus Corn Compound stops corn pain instantly and dries the corn to fall off. It warns against cutting corns as dangerous and asserts the product kills corns with a small bottle costing only a few cents. Druggists offer refunds if it fails.

Fire Dept At Lake Burien

Citizens around Lake Burien organize a fire department and improvement club to protect the growing area. They plan a speed truck and a 160 gallon chemical tank with 460 feet of hose, plus a frost proof building with watch tower and signal service on donated Murten property. Local funds cover the project without insurer support.

Lake Burien Charlies Schoening Murten

Hold Funeral for Mrs. E. J. Swalwell

Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Julia Swalwell 64 wife of W G Swalwell lumberman were held at Bonney-Watson Co chapel Monday afternoon. She died Sunday after a long illness.

Effie Julia Swalwell W. G. Swalwell Bonney-Watson Co

Beattie’s Leading Dental Office Ad at 104 Columbia St

An old classified style notice promotes Beattie’s Leading Dental Office located at 104 Columbia Street offering dental services and health care. The fragment mentions the office name and address in a terse advertorial tone.

DK. Mown Beattie Celumbia St

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