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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
9
Pending action by the governor on a pardon for George A Urlin who was convicted of fraudulent property. Judge Boyd J Tailman delivered a post sentence Wednesday. A M 3 4078 W Orchard Jr alleged to have been swindled by Urlin fights the pardon.
An advertisement extols a cheap home cough remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex to make a pint with syrup or substitutes. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, soothes throat and lung membranes, eases tickle and spasms, and promises full satisfaction or money back. It warns buyers to avoid substitutes.
Twenty four indictments reported by the grand jury include fourteen open and ten secret. Open charges center on dope and liquor law violations. War time shipyard fraud indictments delayed awaiting transcription and signing. Names listed include Eugene Douglas Vincent Pircey William Pirtle and others. Also noted are charges of fraud in a matrimonial scheme and burglary of government funds. Japan reports high flu deaths with Capt Saito noting rapid mortality aboard the Arabia Maru arriving in Osaka.
New York Italian hired for the job allegedly bumped off Maurice Moss Enright. Police and State's Attorney Hoyne say Mike Carrozzo and Kamity identified as involved. Investigation links Kamity to the escape car driver and notes prior threats by Murphy. Authorities pursue theory that rival labor factions hired an outsider to eliminate Enright.
Andrew Anderson checked into a Virginia hotel at 804 Virginia St and paid $1390 for a bath. Police report notes a wallet theft during the bathroom visit. The missing items include $160 Canadian, $20 U.S. dollars, and three checks totaling $1210.
Tonight features Maj. Hugh M Caldwell at Ballard High School at 9 30 p m. Masonic Temple hosts Wilson's Modern Business College graduation at 8 30, Industrial Realty Association meets at 6, Eagles’ hall hosts a dance at 9, Odd Fellows hall hosts Seattle Apollo club concert at 8, and the Chamber of Commerce hosts Lathe E Stearns on child welfare under the Women’s Commercial club at 8 with support from the Washington Association of Health and Efficiency. Nathan Eckstein lectures on merchant training and development before the Business Administration club of the university.
Friday schedule lists Masonic club dinner at Aero club 6 p m Maj Hugh M Caldwell at Leschi Improvement Club 3 p m Wolf’s cafeteria speech before Women’s Good Government League 2 p m Plymouth church P T A luncheon 1 p m University gymnasium alumni veterans smoker 1 p m Plymouth Congregational church Parent Teacher luncheon. B Hopkins Mayo hospital obituary notes builder of Northwest first telephone line dies after operation in Rochester Minnesota.
Harry Warren, fatigued and congested, debates staying home for a cold while his wife pushes home remedies. Edith defends Weeks’ cold tablets as safer, while Mrs Warren cautions against sickness from exposure. Harry finally takes a dose, noting only a trace of the cold remains after breakfast.
An advertisement claims Bliss Native Herbs Tablets cure constipation and indigestion, relieve heartburn and bloating, and restore appetite. A testimonial from Bekie Adkins of West Virginia touts relief after three years of stomach trouble. Boxes offer 300 doses for $1.00 with a guaranty signature, made by A. C. Bliss Co in Washington, D.C.
Conditions worsen across Estonia Latvia and Lithuania with hundreds of thousands of children near starvation amid refugee influx and harsh Baltic winter. Armenian Russian Armenia and Finland face severe hunger while Hoover relief warns of millions endangered unless immediate aid is provided.
The Apollo club of Seattle, with 60 male voices directed by Adam Jardine, performs tonight at Odd Fellows hall. Soloist Mrs. Romayn Jansen joins, accompanied by Frances Andrew as pianist. Program includes works by Thayer German Behenck Kureteiner de Koven and Protheroe among others.
Paris reports a second note will be sent to Berlin asking the German government to punish Baron Kurt Von Lersner for refusing to transmit the allied list of German war guilt. A French messenger traveling with Von Lersner will deliver the first and covering notes to M. De Mareilly for transmission to the German foreign office.
Berlin crowding with names on the allied demand for surrender of German war criminals includes former emperor crown prince von Hindenburg and generals such as Ludendorff von Falkenhayn and von Tirpitz. Other listed figures span princes diplomats admirals and military leaders, while German papers react with protest and fear of national fate.
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