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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

14

Taxi Drivers to Tote Guns in Seattle Dispute

Tense city council session fuels clash between Seattle taxi firm leaders and the Jitney Drivers’ union over concealed weapon permits. Taggart demands a permit for Harry Erickson citing threats after a December 20 self-defense shooting. Union officials denounce the claims as largely false as committee defers decision pending police input from Captain J. T. Mason.

Seattle Jitney Drivers’ Union W. Taggart Oliver T. Prickson T. H. Bolton Erickson Jack Martin Taggart J. T. Mason

Press Club Elects slate for March 3 voting

The press club nominates candidates for president FE A Batwell and Frank P. Goss. first vice president Proctor F. Cook. second vice president William S. Chandler. secretary EB H. Thomas. treasurer Ames A. Wood. board of managers include Joseph W. Gilbert FE J Friedlander E E Carpenter D B Duncombe Judge C F Claypool T Thurlby W F Marquat Carlton Fitchett and H W Mason. Election set for March 3. James FE West will address Chamber of Commerce members Friday.

FE. J. Friedlander Pacific Monthly E. E. Carpenter D. B., Duncombe Stars and Stripes Charles FE. Claypool Thomas Thurlby Times W. F. Marquat Carlton Fitchett Poat Intelligencer H. W. Mason Rainier

Cherry's Style Shop Offers Easy Monthly Terms

The ad promotes cashless shopping and low cash spending with Cherry's generous monthly terms. It highlights fashionable women's apparel, wide choices in fabrics and quality, and invites customers to visit Cherry's Style Shop at 207 Rialto Building between Madison and Springets near Pig'n Whistle.

Cherry Rialto Building Second Ave Madison and Springets

Mitzi Hajos Advocates Acrobatics for Health and Fitness

The article highlights Mitzi Hajos promoting acrobatics as a path to health and slenderness. It describes drill routines like walking on hands and toes, lifting legs, and wall-supported poses, claiming such feats can reshape bodies and reduce wrinkles. It notes her role in Head Over Heels and her record of 142 weeks performing in the last three years.

Mitei Hajos Mitzi Seattle

Cash for Campaign Linked to Railroad Workers in 1918

In Grand Rapids witnesses described bribery and payrolls for the Newberry for Senate drive. Allan K. Moore testified he handled about $4,500 for the committee and received $300 from Charles Floyd to pay railroad men who circulated Newberry petitions. He paid $40 to $120 per worker, with no receipts, and noted a $75 weekly salary for 20 weeks plus expenses and about $900 paid to railroad workers.

Grand Rapids Mich Truman H. Newberry United States Senate Michigan Allan K. Moore Newberry Committee Moore Charles Floyd Newberry

Massacre Jury Nearing Completion in Centralia Case

Montesano February 5 rapid progress in jury selection for the Centralia murder trial. All defendants appeared. John Lamb cleared to be fit for court after a recent minor heart episode. Defense counsel attendee Bemigh caused speculation while others such as Aubrey Fisher George Combes and Edward Parrenginer were passed by both sides and clerks and a grain dealer excused on peremptory challenge.

Clem J. Randall J. F. Beimigh Butte Mont Mhmigh American Legion Vanderveer Bemigh LW. W Washington Northwest Defense Committees Aubrey T. Fisher Aberdeen George Combes Hoquiam Edward Parrenginer Moquiam D. Medcalf Co. C. Strayer

Candidates to Give Jap Views on Pacific Coast Question

Seattle voters hear first municipal race tackles Japanese issue as mayoral and council candidates are invited to speak before the Anti Japanese League at the Masonic Club next Wednesday at 8 pm. Ordinances in council seek licensing, non citizen ownership bans, and other measures. Edward Clifford of VFW to preside.

Seattle Anti Japanese League Masonic Club Pacific Coast Edward Clifford Veterans of Foreign Wars

Italian Chamber in Wild Confusion

Rome officials report the chamber of deputies suspended for an hour after a free for all fight between socialists and catholics. The melee lasted over 15 minutes with several deputies injured. Premier Nitti rebuked the deputies and urged upholding the dignity of parliament.

Rome Ciufelli Chamber of Deputies Catholica Nitti

Attractive plaid fabrics offered by The Downstairs Store

The Downstairs Store promotes fabrics in light and dark plaid patterns ideal for school frocks and dainty stripe effects on white grounds. Materials measure thirty two inches wide and are priced at 50 cents per yard.

Treaty's Friends to Meet Saturday in Senate Talks

Senator Hitchcock called a meeting of democratic senators for Saturday morning to discuss the party stance on Senator Lodge's motion to call up the treaty next Monday. He returned from Nebraska and said friends of the treaty would attend.

Washington Hitchcock Lodge Nebraska Enid

Vets Privileged for Homesteads by Senate Action

Washington Feb 6 The Senate approved a resolution by Senator McNary of Oregon granting disabled soldiers sailors and marines referred rights to file homestead entries. The measure clarifies eligibility and extends entry privileges to veterans with the specified service.

Washington Senate McNary Oregon

Federal inquiry probes Dempsey slacker charges

San Francisco February 5 federal officials advanced their inquiry into charges against heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. The probe followed an affidavit by Dempsey's former wife which claimed vindication for the boxer. Officials hinted at possible scrutiny of how the affidavit was obtained.

San Francisco Jack Dempsey Dempsey

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