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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
1
The article recounts C W Gies the barber in Palace hotel who sees dead faces nightly from his work and recalls a strange tale of a pear linked to a family grave. A country friend brings a pear with dreams of being dead and a fruit that seems to bridge life and the grave.
Mrs. Mia Larson, wife of Tacoma and Camp Lewis bank presidents, will testify against a Seattle gas company at the Public Service Commission hearing Monday. She cites rising bills from October to December and plans a citywide caller campaign to urge attendance, while noting her family minimizes gas use and pays bills yet seeks relief.
George T. Stagg former Tacoma newspaperman pleaded guilty to kidnapping his son Bobby and received a 10 to 15 year sentence. He absolved Betty Brainerd of blame, while Edith Cunningham Stagg, the child's mother, sought a pardon and stated she would help if safe. Prosecutor Askren moved to dismiss Brainerd's charge. dismissal granted.
Good News Eggs reports wholesale prices easing with a 9 cent drop over three days. Saturday ranch eggs quoted at 66 cents per dozen, down 2 cents from yesterday, while pullets sell for 48 cents.
Seattle residents urge action as the state public service commission convenes Monday at the Press club to hear complaints about weeks of low quality gas. A large turnout is hoped to pressure the commission into addressing the issue and preventing a permanent downgrade.
Seven men drowned when a rowboat carrying 18 workers from the South Charleston armor plate plant sank while crossing the Kanawha River at Spring Hill West Virginia. Rescue boats saved 11 men. the victims resided in Dunbar and were returning home for a half holiday.
Olof Jaconson files a divorce complaint against Ruth Jaconson claiming she deserted him on the wedding day December 1, 1919 and never returned.
In Bellingham on December 18 two armed masked banditsheld up the Orpheum pool room escaping with 300 dollars. Over twenty patrons were relieved of valuables. The same establishment suffered a similar robbery last month.
Federal prohibition agents found a large cache of opium and cocaine in baggage at King Street Station before noon Saturday. Seizure included sixty eight five tael cans of smoking opium worth 6800 and about two pounds of cocaine appraised at 1200, hidden in suitcases. no arrests made and owner not identified. The drugs were turned over to federal narcotics agents.
The murder trial of John C. Wolrod, charged with second degree murder in the Oct 1 1920 shooting of James Hendrey, will begin in the superior court January 17. The date was set by Presiding Judge J T Ronald on Saturday morning.
In a daylight hold up on Third avenue and Pine street at 1055 am a man robbed C. R. Johnson of 40 dollars and fled down the alley toward Pike Street. Johnson, 25, 5 ft 7 in and 140 pounds, wore a dark gray cap. A second robbery by the same gunman occurred near the police station as George N. Brown, 419 Senecast Bristol Hotel, lost 92 dollars and a watch. Police traced neither suspect.
H. A. Nash, colored, was given a 30 day jail term and a $100 fine by Police Judge John B. Gordon after being found with a blackjack at 12th avenue and Thomas street. Nash was arrested Wednesday night by Sergeant W. F. Dentan and Patrolman EB. Wallett who testified the weapon was in his possession.
Brandishing a large gun, one of two bandits held C. T. McDonald at 1200 Franklin Ave early Saturday while the partner rifled pockets on Nelson Place and Eastlake Ave. McDonald did not glimpse the second robber.
The Ryther Child home Friday received a $306 donation from the employer of the Admiral line. It was the largest single contribution to the current fundraising campaign.
Governor Hart refuses to meet with Isom White clemency supporters saying he is too busy preparing for the upcoming state legislature. Mrs White, Isom’s mother, plans to travel to Olympia with the committee despite the setback.
In courtroom remarks BY GEORGE T STA, the defendant claims Betty Brainerd is innocent and describes the act as unpremeditated and impulsive. He says he intended to care for his boy and forced Miss Brainerd to drive, insisting she learned of nothing until the moment he told her to go.
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