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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

20

Paw Paw Woman Admits Death Story Was False

Dee Tabor confessed the death of Maud Tabor, formerly said to be caused by an operation performed by Joseph Virgo, was a fabrication. Maud's body found in a trunk in the Lawton home, later moved to a chest by her mother and Cox, with detectives deeming the tale untrue. The 82 year old woman and her son Walter faced arrest after earlier claims, while the Chicago undertaker was involved in prior legal actions.

Pawpaw Mich Dee Mrch Tabor Maud Tabor Maud Joseph Virgo Tena Lawton Cox Mra Florence Critchlow Chicago Walter California Paw Mur Mre Sanders New Cliine

Wild Hour Christmas Shoppers Surge in Downtown Chaos

A vivid 11th hour shopper scene unfolds in busy downtown stores as frenzied crowds surge over top. The narrator recalls a chaotic, almost-mob like assault of shoppers rushing cash registers and jostling others in a frantic holiday rush.

Gay Morpheus Somnus Dashoff Pant Adar Carpentier Mr.ett

Army Store unveils new sale list and prices

New sale list at the U S army quartermaster corps retail store foot of Stacyst offers markdowns on harnesses corned beef rubber boots woolen socks iodine and roast beef with shipments of bacon soap and army wagons expected soon. Prices are far below regular retail with items such as mixed candy 26 cents per large box full rigged saddles 40 dollars and corn beef 6 pound cans 1 75 per can.

U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps Foot of Stacyst

Defense to show insanity in New murder case

Los Angeles December report on Harry S. New’s murder trial describes the defense seeking an insanity plea with depositions alleging he brooded over connections to Senator Marty New and displayed a brooding nature. Testimony recounts the July 4 romance with Frieda Lesser, his alleged confession, and the fatal shooting.

Los Angeles United Presa Harry S. New East United States Marty 8 New Indiana Rattle Wmnakesa Mra Lily Burger Senator New Frieda Leeser Dana Condon EB. L. Sanner Edna Clancy Banner Fr Lesser Mina Lesser Miss Lesser Herman Cline I. N. Sibert Indianapolis Sibert Frieda Lesser Cline

D Annunzio Relinquishes Command at Fiume

Rome dispatch reports Gabriele D Annunzio has given up command of Fiume and departed aboard the British liner Pannonia. The move ends his controversial hold over the city amid the postwar turmoil.

London United Press Rome Today Gabriele Annunzio Fiume

A Friend Of The Soldiers Seeks Fair Treatment

A reader voices concern about women and families with no children owning homes and working in clerical or yard roles. The note argues soldiers deserve fair treatment and urges authorities to act, offering to provide further case examples.

Sam

Ex-soldier criticizes postwar job scene in Seattle letters

A veteran writes from Seattle praising local coverage of unemployed soldiers while urging fair hiring for ex servicemen. Another letter laments foreigners taking jobs, arguing American workers deserve chances as shipbuilding and other industries rebound after the war.

the Star Seattle Charles Smith

C. P. R. Steamer Nearing Port After Sinking Threat

The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess May, reported sinking last night, is about four miles off the Delaware Bay entrance with danger of disaster passed, according to Navy Department messages.

Washington United Preas Delaware Bay Navy Department

Germans Receive Note on Protocol in Paris

Berlin envoy Kurt Von Lersner said the German delegation received a final note from the Allies demanding Germany sign the protocol first. He explained modifications would be considered later due to telegraph delays. Von Lersner and all German experts will return to Berlin tonight, with a German representative remaining in Paris.

Kurt von Lersner Germany von Lersnér Paul Durasta Paris Berlin von Lersner

Week-Old Baby Left Motherless in Tragic Loss

Mrs. Lillian A. Schlichting, 25, wife of John B. Schlichting of 714 8 Pinett, died Sunday night at Swedish hospital. She leaves a one-week-old daughter Betty, husband, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kelsall with brothers Harry and Ray Kelsall. Funeral services have not yet been announced.

Lillian A. Schlichting John B. Schlichting Pinett Swedish Hospital Betty Schlichting Albert Kelsall Harry C. Kelsall Ray R. Kelsall

Real estate man arrested over barber shop lease dispute

Frank Bohall of the California Realty, 921 Green Building, was arrested Monday on a complaint by Mrs. Jessie Cooper of 1527 Belmont Ave. She says he leased her barber shop in Bremerton which had already been leased to a third party.

Frank Bohall California Realty Company Green Building Jessie Cooper Belmont Ave Bremerton

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