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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
13
Mrs. Starwick of 627th Avenue North saved her four year old son from smoke and flames during a rear sewing when a fire threatened their apartment. Both escaped unharmed though the home suffered about $1,000 in furnishings and $100 in apartment damage.
Med in probate court y. W. Martius of Mus Music House Inc leaves the bulk of his estate valued over 100 000 to friend August Mehrhorn Jr with no known relatives. Several bequests to Mystic Shrine noted as part of the will. Lewis Garretson potentate of North America listed in the record.
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves aches and stiff joints from weather exposure without rubbing. Claims deep penetration without staining skin. Sold by druggists for 35c and 1.40, implying economy for household use.
A blaze swept Madison Illinois destroying a helmet forge and rolling mill. Thirty four homes were partially burned and the loss is estimated at about one million dollars.
The College of Steanne de la Pecatiera about 60 miles from Quebec on the St Lawrence river was destroyed by fire yesterday. The blaze caused about $596,000 in losses. No injuries were reported among the 500 students.
Irish-Americans of King County will be represented at a joint meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Woodmen of the World hall at Fourth Ave and Marien St.
Aberdeen December 16 Firemen Frank Rattle and Joseph Ruffner Jr. saved several people from a Martinson apartment fire. Ruffner alerted authorities and helped two boys to safety while Rattle carried a man, his wife, and a baby from an upper floor. Everett incident reports a 16 year old killed by a log at Wallace Fails Lamber Co. camp.
Uniontown Pa December 16. Fire destroyed the Faultdance Lumber Co. plant six miles from here and is believed caused by incendiaries. Loss listed as 50000 dollars. Local district has suffered 31 fires in recent months.
The Maccabees club Seattle Young Judea plans a discussion on the economic and moral impact of a Jewish nation in Palestine at Betterment house at 7 50 pm Thursday A vaudeville performance and dancing follow. Olympia Vancouver streetcar fares rise to 10 cents December 26 per public service commission ruling.
Dec 14 Paris dispatches say American citizens in Smyrna have been molested after a state of siege was declared by Creek troops. Officials provided no details. Americans in Smyrna are believed to be Red Cross and relief workers who entered with allied troops and stayed during Greek occupation.
A man named Joe Larson of 1479 W List Ave slept in bed while smoking a cigarette causing a fire that damaged the house and contents estimated at 200 dollars. A woman named John Parne sustained injuries to the face and head with ten dollars in physician fees reported.
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