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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1921

Page

7

Bergdoll Arrest Plea Drives Seattle Post Rally

The American Legion Seattle Post 14 urges the army to seize Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, an escaped draft evader, and bring him back from Germany. The resolution asks for a large reward for his capture alive and notes his evasion and crimes against the country. A county conference set for February 22 filed committee picks including J. P. Henderson and Ralph Hammer.

Grover Cleve Bergioll Germany Congress Seattle Post Amer Lagion Bergtol United States Geer J. P. Henderson Ralph Hammer Washington State Nantichhool University of F& Furnish Veterans’ Welfare Commission Post

Seattle Barber Trade Shows Strong Haircut Spending

Retail figures from the Commerce Department show men spent substantial sums in 1920 for haircuts and barber services while women and girls spent near or above $100,000 at related establishments. The data note significant spending on millinery ready to wear and tailored goods, with dental services also mentioned.

Seattle

Starwich Rests Fi a Whoopee Shouted Sheriff at Home

The report describes Sheriff Matt nence at his Auburn residence demanding rest on Sunday and seizing an axe to split two cords of wood while muttering at interviewers about taking a break.

Starwich Matt Nence Auburn

Identification of body found near highway confirmed

Coroner H. Corson directs examination confirming the body found in a brush off the highway south of Des Moines is Okura Kane, a Japanese gambler and convicted derer, per records from Japanese den and tailors.

Dee Moines Okura Kane Derer H. Corson

Smallpox Vaccination Urged After Epidemic Rise

Dr Read ring warns of a persistent smallpox outbreak in Seattle and northern cities for two years. Dr H M, health commissioner, urged the public to vaccinate in a Friday address.

Readring Seattle H. M

Greenwich Follies and Burlesque Sizzle Hit Seattle Stages

The Greenwich Follies, a grand New York musical revue, opens in Seattle with a strong lineup including James Vatta Ted Lewis Al Herman Sylvia Junon Vera Gordon Jane Carroll and Emilie Fitzgerald. Wilkes stock brings Joseph McManus as leading man in Civilian Clothes while Levy’s Orpheum features The Ragtime Wedding and Illusionist La Follette headlining Palace Hip.

Satira Greenwich Follien Metropolitan Seattle New York Greenwich Village Theatre James Vatta Ted Lewis al Herman Sylvia Junon Vera Gordon Jane Carroll Hickey Brothers Emilie Fitzgerald Joseph McManager Wilkes Wilkes Stock Company Wilkes Theatre Oliver Morcoseco Mr. McManus Thomas Wilkes John M. Cooke South Arthur Vinton McManus San Franchsco Levy's Orpheum Levy Third Ave Lew White White Ted Alimarck Palace Hip la Follette Palace Rand Gould Cromwells Fred Elsie Burk Denny Louise Furtey Pantages M. I. Greenwald Parl Cavanaugh Charlie Addie Wilkens Orville Stamm Hercules Paul Petching Minerva Courtney Harry Irwin Stewart Sta

For Good Juicy Steak go to Boldat Advertisement

A compact hint directs readers to Boldat's Advertisement for the claim of a good juicy steak. The note emphasizes evaluating Boldat's ad for steak offers.

Boldat

Revue Show Promises Costume Changes and Surprises

A regional revue features the girls performing a number with five complete costume changes. Principal cast members Jens Mendelson Yvonne Farr and Frankie Grover will be seen in new power surprises and standout moments during the routine.

Jens Mendelson Yvonne Farr Frankie Grover

De Luxe Chicken Thieves Strike Mortimer Heights Coop

Chicken thieves descended on J. T. Bille’s coop at Mortimer Heights and carted away 60 chicks on an auto.

de Luxe J. T. Bille Mortimer Heights

Missing Relatives Notice From Martavites Group

The Martavites request help locating relatives Cheater Edwin Rey and Harry Howe brothers thought possibly in Alaska. If anyone knows their addresses or whereabouts, contact Mrs. Anna C. Hendry at 433 Eleanor Ave Pitcairn Pa to relay information.

Edwin Rey Harry Howe Alaska Anna C. Hendry Eleanor Pitcairn

Carnival to aid Draper Home in Des Moines

A midwinter carnival at Crystal Pool runs each afternoon and evening starting Monday to raise 40 000 for a new Draper Home. The event features musical and comic acts, dancing, booths, and an auction rug donated by a Seattle woman. Proceeds support expanding the Draper Home shelter for Fatherless and motherless children, now outgrown.

Des Moines Crystal Pool Seattle Combs

Poindexter Opposes Philippine Change Policy

Senator Miles Poindexter voices opposition to any change in the Philippine government until after the new administration takes office. He also supports retaining the United States Shipping Board training at Hollywood and warns against reducing appropriations for foreign and domestic commerce and the consular and diplomatic service.

Philippine Islands Miles Poindexter Robert 8. Boyna Chamber of Commerce Poindexter United States Shipping Board Remel Hollywood Chamber

Eagleson Cleared in Death Case After Inquest

Dr. J B Eagleson faced an automobile attack that fatally injured 63 year old Sarah Metjuire. A coroner's probe Friday exonerated Eagleson of blame, citing the victim's lack of care as the cause of the accident.

J. B. Eagleson Sarah Metjuire

Ad Club to Hear Meier and Douglas Tuesday Noon

Ad Club members will hear Meier and Douglas Corporation Counsel Meier speak Tuesday at noon at the Lon Marche. The talk covers advertisers concerns and the Better Business Bureau.

Ad Club Meier Douglas Corporation Ment Better Business Bureau

Frisco Ferries Collision Amid Bay Fog

In heavy fog Frisco Bay ferries Medmont Oakland and Piedmont collided near the Oakland Mole. No injuries reported. Both ships sustained minor damage but remained under their own power as Bay ferries operated on a half schedule with crowding and frightened passengers but no panic.

Ban Francisco Southern Pacific Medmont Oakland Oakland Mole San Francisco Wis Oakland Piedmont

Wife Cannot Testify for Husband in Mail Fraud Case

Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer barred Mrs. George J. Hibbard from testifying for her husband who is accused of using the mails to defraud. The ruling sustained the objection that a wife of an accused is not a competent witness under the law.

Jeremiah Neterer George J. Hibbard F.C. Reagan

Quick Relief From Constipation

A fragmented health ad describes a product claimed to provide fast relief from constipation. The text references thousands of users and urges trying the remedy, with repeated mentions of the product name and supposed effectiveness.

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Bergdoll Legion OWL Drug Company Josef Hofmann Phyllis Cameron Howard Russell Mary McCraey Hampton Blake Moore Oscar Gerard Earl Cavannaugh Louise Hurley Bureau of Missing Relatives Draper Home Eagleson Frisco Ferries Dr. Edwards Naib Jie Frank Mato Vaupeville Mi Oo Oo Rena Ranen Ginevig Annette Kellernan Stuart Barnes Vokers Don Janet France Fie Ollie Walters Teseane Brothers Ramedelis Deye Eatre AV Restaurant Clint Willard Fr. c. Ripper E. George Wood Musical Review Bates Joseph McManus Jane Morgan Ant the Wiles Los Angeles Matt& Sun Tomour Bohemians, Inc Quartier Latin Phillip Bartholomae John Murray Anderson A. Baldwin Sloane Greenwich Village James Watts the Jazz King Sylvia Jason Verna Gordon Fortune Gallo Elwyn Concert Bureau Stara Anna Fitziu Alice Gentle Lucia di Lammermeer Mario Homer Sinagra Ballester Tesedaz Uepreers Butterfly Fitziu DeMette Agostini Valie Tales of Hoffman Valle DeBaisi Barron Aguetiai Trovatore Bettina Freeman DeMette Inzerilla Balleater Cervi Gaetano Merola Orchestra Halceny Madison Eddie Wright Oscar Gerard Lew White Li Homan Osnother M. L. Sireenwald Earl Cavanaugh Ann Francis Wilkens Tango Musical Flower Garden Nelson Juggler Orville Stamm. “the Roy Hercules Courtney Irwin
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