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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

8

Siberians May Fight Japanese in Siberia

Washington reports indicate social revolutionaries not Bolsheviks have seized Vindi and extended influence toward Irkutsk. Fighting with Japanese troops could erupt soon in the Irkutsk to Vladivostok corridor as U S troops remain in Siberia and tensions rise after clashes near Khakhorovka. General Graves notes uprisings are seen as foreign interference opposition.

Washington Siberian Irkutsk Vladivostok Siberia United States Khakhorovka Japan Graves Semenoff

Even a Bartender Must Eat at Times

Francisco February fifth report notes John Reas once a bartender and briefly a “stein” insert seeks a kitchen or general housework position. He claims even bartenders must eat and mentions he tended 88 years in the trade.

Francisco John Reas Stein

Divorces Denied To Aged Couple In Chicago Court

Circuit Judge David dismissed the divorce case of David Wolf aged 67 and his wife aged 60 after Mrs. David criticized the branch for their age. The judge cited an age limit for divorces and ruled there had been no contact for six months.

Chicago David David Wolf

Governor Hart Signals July Re election Plan

Governor Louis F. Hart stated at the New Washington hotel on Wednesday night that preparations for a renewed campaign would begin after July, signaling a hot pursuit of reelection.

Louis F. Hart New Washington Hotel

Arrest Two Women for Toting Molasses

Police stopped a 2 am raid, detaining Mabel Morris 26 and Bertha Ross 35 after finding a suitcase said to hold opium. Investigators later determined the container held molasses. Both women are held on an open charge.

Mabel Morris Bertha Ross

Train Tunnel Kiss Turns To Lifetime Habit Joke

A groom who kissed his bride each time the train entered a tunnel on their wedding tour may later adopt a habit of taking a drink whenever the train passes through a tunnel, according to the lighthearted remark.

Man shoots at boxing match in Oakland arena

Thomas Munse, a shipyard worker, fired at a man thought to be H. C. Lido during preliminaries at the Oakland Auditorium. Lido was struck in the right arm and fled. police say Munse was wanted for alleged assaults on strike breakers. Munse was arrested as fans fled in the chaos.

Oakland Cal Oakland Auditorium Thomas Munse H. C. Lido Lido Munse

American Held by Mexican Bandits Kidnap at Durango Plant

Joseph F. E. Askew, an American employee of the Tia Hualilo company, was kidnapped during a nighttime raid on February 2 at the Lardo plantation in Durango. The U S embassy in Mexico City has filed an urgent plea with the Mexican foreign office for Askew’s immediate safe release.

Washington Joseph FE. Askew Lardo Durango State Department Askew Mexico City

The $50,000 Mint Theft Confession in Denver

Denver police arrested Orville Harrington, assayist, who confessed to thefts of gold bullion from the United States mint totaling over $50,000. All stolen gold was recovered from a sidewalk cache at Harringtons home. The thefts date back to September.

Denver Col United States Mint Orville Harrington Harrington

Did They Put Drugs in Marys Cigarettes

Boyd Bartless and H C Hall, both carpenters aged 61 and 43, are jailed Thursday under police investigation for allegedly drugging Mary Hartshorn, 24, with tobacco cigarets she smoked. The woman is held as a witness. Arrests occurred at the Imperial hotel, 1408 Fourth Ave.

Boyd Bartless H. C. Hall Mary Hartshorn Imperial Hotel Fourth Ave

Watch theft and return over broken mainspring

Henvurson of 707 Sixth Ave reported a watch theft on Tuesday and said the thief returned the watch on Wednesday with the mainspring broken. He speculated the thief did not want to incur repair trouble.

Henvurson Sixth Ave

Average age of Americans killed in the late war

The report states the average age of Americans killed in the late war was 23, reflecting the young ages of many servicemen among the casualties.

The Bon Marche Clears Winter Hats at Reduced Prices

The Remaining Trimmed Winter Hats Will Soon Go at These Prices as reductions have been taken on these Winter Hats to make way for newer stocks. With the uncertainty of the Spring weather you will find plenty of use for a winter hat in the next few weeks.

Velvet hats priced at 2.95 with floral trims

Velvet hats show close-fitting styles with wings and flower appliques. The selection features black and colored velvets with petal embellishments and velvet textures.

Hats Reduced to 5.95 in Millinery Section

Velvet hats trimmed with fur feathers metal or wool stitching. Some hats feature duvetyn and wrapped turban styles. Millinery section third floor.

Easily Wheeled Go Carts for Baby's Pleasure

Go Carts for babies offered at Bon Marche with sturdy builds and affordable prices. Collapsible models priced at 19.50, Fulton models at 17.50, padded seat versions at 19.50, and a 30.00 Fulton Palace with high sides. Special one day offer encourages spring purchases. basement Union Street side.

Fulton Fulton Palace Union Street

Pacific and Royal Society Packages Half Price

Half price sale on Package Goods at The Bon Marche Art Section third floor. Readymade dresses for infants and children plus stamped rompers and embroidery items. Includes girls and rompers in multiple sizes, blue chambrette dresses, and various telephone accessory pieces.

Pacific and Royal Society Pacific and Royal Society BON Marche

Corset Shop at the Bon Marche Offers Expert Fitting

Style and comfort are attained in the corset shop where expert corsetieres fit your new corset and select the proper brassieres or bandeaux to give gowns correct lines. Corset Shop on the Bon Marche second floor.

Bon Marche

Everybody Wants Oxfords This Season

Shopping trends show Oxfords dominating footwear choices as shoppers seek stylish comfort this season. Retailers report strong demand across men and women lines with classic and modern styles selling quickly.

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