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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

Page

12

Death Mystery and Coal Conservation Across The Nation

Widespread coal conservation and service cuts continued as miners strike loomed. Chicago rail and business hours shifted to conserve fuel while officials warned no settlement would end the need for coal saving. In Michigan, authorities pursued Maud Tabor’s trunk death mystery as Mrs Tabor and her son faced questions in California.

Chicago, Dee Chicago Pacific Coast Fuel Administration Yreka Cal Lawton Mich Mra Sarah Tabor Maud Mrs. Tabor Altho Walter Joseph Virgo Florence Critchlow

Ford Sisters Dazzle Moore Audiences at Orpheum

The Ford Sisters electrify the Moore audience with dynamic dancing and original costumes aided by a jase pand. Grace de Mar captivates as a newly married woman impersonator while Jane Barber and Jerome Jacks riff 20 minutes of witty banter.

Jase Moore New Orpheum Stuart Barnes Grace de Mar Orpheum Edna Louiie Billy Frawley Ckit Jack Lalit Sterling Marguerite The Howards Tiny Burnett

Many Would Adopt Deserted Baby Girl

A blue eyed 18 month old girl found alone in a San Francisco department store last week now has adoption offers from a dozen or more homes. Applications arrive at the juvenile detention home at three or four daily while search for her parents continues. The child cannot be adopted until abandonment is declared by the juvenile court. Probation officers suspect kidnapping from an eastern city and abandonment here by abductors.

San Francisco

What's Become of John Mills

Pedestrians who knew John Mills a cheerful newsie at Second Ave and Madison St have wondered about his absence over the last two to three days. Police were notified by his father J W Mills that the boy left home December 5 to sell papers and has not returned.

John Mills Newsie Second Ave Madison

Trained hail storm anecdote from Jefferson County official

A public anecdote reports County Purchasing Agent Charles Barton Wood describing a “trained hail storm.” He recounted riding with horses near Port Townsend, claiming ice pellets blasted his face as the storm pursued him back, a tale told Monday and interrupted by Jim Dunlap.

Charles Barton Wood Jefferson County Charlies Jim Dunlap Charles Port Townsend Dunlap

Aged Man Held as Dope Runner in Chinatown

Police believe 60 year old H. Minaker acted as a dope runner in Chinatown and is in city jail pending investigation. He was arrested after a car he rode in sped away when a bullet from Patrolman Fred Nicolar struck a rear tire at Eighth Ave and Weller St. No drugs were found on Minaker during a search.

H. Minaker Chinatown Minaker Fred Nicolar Eighth Ave Weller St Nicolar

Unknown Man Hit by Woman Driver

Police seek the unidentified man struck Monday morning at Rainier avenue and Charles street by a car driven by Mrs. B. H. Kemper. He was knocked down and dragged several feet as he crossed the street. Mrs. Kemper said another vehicle picked him up for a hospital. No hospital victims had been reported by late Monday.

Rainier Ave Charles Sr B. H. Kemper

Waterhouse Reames to Give Addresses at Industry Meet

Frank Waterhouse president of Frank Waterhouse & Co. and Clarence L. Reames former U S district attorney will address a meeting of Associated Industries of Seattle at the Masonic Temple auditorium Harvard avenue and Priest at 8 30 p m Monday BB B Fish Portland machinist also scheduled to speak per advance notice of the event.

Frank Waterhouse Frank Waterhouse & Co Clarence L. Reames U. S BB B. Fish Portland Machinist Associated Industries Seat Ue Masonic Temple Harvard Ave

Russians Arrested in Raid Released by Court

Andrew Maidanuk and Romas Nelovich, Russians, were ordered released Monday morning after three weeks in custody from a police raid at 521 King Street. Insufficient evidence was cited. Police found hundreds of ruble notes and Bolsheviki subscription blanks on arrest. Maidanuk was described as a leader of Russian Reds in Seattle.

Andrew Maidanuk Romas Nelovich King St Communist Party Maidanuk Reds Seattle

Devereux Players Open Week at Metropolitan Classics

Devereux Players at Metropolitan present Sheridan and Goldsmith comedies with Zinita Craf as leading lady. The schedule includes The School for Scandal on Mon Wed Fri Sat and She Stoops to Conquer on Tue Thu Sat afternoon. Rostand Romancers and Tehekoff The Proposal play Wed afternoon at 8 for students.

Sheridan Goldsmith Rostand Tehekoff Metropolitan Devereux Zinita Craf

Puget Sound School Masters Elect New Officers

Thomas KE Hulse deputy county superintendent was elected president at the Tacoma meeting. Jank Farrar principal of Washington Irving School Seattle was chosen secretary.

Thomas KE. Hulse Puget Sound Tacoma Jank Farrar Washington Irving School Seattle

Fortify the System with Brom quinine tablets ad

An advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a germ destroyer tonic and laxative claimed to prevent colds grip and influenza. It features Be. W. Grove’s signature on the box.

BE. W. Grove

Co-ops Plan Jubilee Blow-out at Greenwood Hall

Preparatory to opening their own co operative store Green wood co operators announce a jubilee blowout Tuesday night at Greenwood hall 83rd and Greenwood ave with W B Harris noted as co op comedian. Organizers of the Consumers Co operative association will address the audience and the event will feature local talent and a dance for the public.

Greenwood Co Greenwood Hall 83Rd Greenwood Ave W. B. Harris Consumers Co-operative Association

Supreme Court Allows Banks to Charge Higher Interest

The Supreme Court ruled that national banks may charge interest above state maximums. The Citizens' and Scriven County Bank sued the National Bank of Savannah, Ga., arguing prepaid interest inflated the rate beyond Georgia’s 8 percent cap. Justices Pitney Clarke and Brandeis dissented.

Supreme Court Washington Citizens’ and Scriven County Bank National Bank of Savannah Georgia Pitney, Clarke and Brandeis

Plan to Dispose of Fiume Dispute

London reports a definite settlement plan for the Fiume crisis will be presented by Italian foreign minister Vitorio Scialoia during his London visit. He arrived from Paris and will discuss the dispute with British officials, with a likely conference with Premier Lloyd George anticipated.

London United Press Fiume Vitorio Scialoia Pari Scialola Lloyd-George

Amphion Society to Sing at Seattle Temple Concert

The Amphion society of Seattle directed by Claude Madden will perform a semi annual concert Tuesday night at the Masonic Temple. Assisting soloist Marie Sidonius Zendt will join the program as the ensemble marks its tenth season.

Amphion Society Masonic Temple Amphion Society of Seattle Claude Madden Marie Sidonius Zendt

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