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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
24
Motorcycle officers searched early Friday for two highwaymen who robbed Reguedon laborer of $50 near 705% street and Reguedon Jackson. The men, about six feet tall, wore hats over their eyes and fled after ordering him to move on. A witness summoned police but the duo remained at large.
Major General Commandant orders reorganization of the Fifth Regiment of Marines at Quantico Virginia. Officers urged to accept former Army and Marine personnel for transfer from recruiting offices to Quantico for enlistment before joining the unit. The Fifth Marines, famed for stopping Germans at Chateau Thierry, will be central in the new structure.
Portland reports local census supervisor Bennett says race suicide reduces expected counts. He notes earlier estimates used five persons per family, but 1930 figures may show four on average, causing actual census totals to fall short of prior estimates.
The Republican state central committee endorsed United States Senator Miles Poindexter for president and selected Bellingham as the convention site for Tuesday April 27. King county will send 751 delegates of 1,087 total to the state convention at the New Arctic hotel.
Wire briefs note events across cities from Pittsburg and Chicago to Everett and New York. Items include church remarks by Rev. Dr. Thompson, death of H. B. Endicott, a fist fight in Panama assembly, a murder arrest in Chicago, Whitworth college expansion, freight cars derailing in Everett, a 25 000 acre land deal in Chehalis, death of Rev Jeremiah McKean, bridge contracting near Quinault river, a hoax infernal machine finding in Reno, suffrage arrivals from Portland, a journalist’s death in New York, Utah Idaho Sugar Co plans in Yakima, tornado damage near Macon, and drownings at a Toronto mill.
George Cascarden of 1220 Boyleston avenue was robbed of 24 dollars at gunpoint early Friday. The colored bandit hid in his car’s rear seat after Cascarden left his machine by the curb and ordered him to place money on the sidewalk before fleeing.
The city proposes Elliott avenue between Garfield and Baysta be improved at a cost of 600000 dollars contingent on acceptance of plans by the city council. The plan also contemplates extending Western avenue from Eagle street to Elliott avenue.
A Pittsburg notice lists a peculiar condition for housing a couple with at least one child. The owner says he is fond of children and desires a child in the household.
Washington reports the wheat market price anomalies are blamed on housewives choice of brands. Despite government guarantees and large wheat stocks, certain flour types fetch high prices while others drop, with no real shortage in America and a predicted price tumble ahead.
Waclaw Zobiesky, a laborer, was brought to a St Louis court for dining and not paying at Thomas Miller's restaurant on Biddle Market. He wore his clothes in court and was fined ten dollars after being escorted out and back in. He claimed he liked the country and boasted of eating two meals at once.
New York report notes bedding prices have risen 50 to 40 percent since January 1919. Springs, once $12 to $15, now range from $20 to $60 according to local manufacturers.
Thieves obtained a pass key and entered the room of Mrs. A. Buechell at 2616 First Ave on Thursday afternoon during her absence, stealing $9. No arrests reported.
John Merrick, 36, a logger, stepped from a Sound steamer with two bottles of grape and minutes later paid $100 for appearance in police court at the city jail.
In Pittsburg a marine named Marie Marie Roberts faced a crowd awaiting fortune telling on February 1. The "We Gee" board did not reveal police presence or an imminent arrest, leaving a dozen onlookers disappointed as officers waited to make a move.
A baby born to Mrs. Frank Theiss in Aurora amazed observers by arriving with two molars already visible. The unusual dental display drew attention as the newborn settled in.
Railway officials met at OW station on Thursday to plan how to handle local terminals when roads reopen on March 2.
Funeral services for Reuben Cobb aged 59 were held Thursday from Booney-Watson's chapel. The obituary notes his date of death and service details.
All wool tricotine jersey and serge dresses offered at advance low prices. Tricotines feature straight line models with silk embroidery and braiding. Jerseys present embroidered bodice tunic and new features. Serjes show smart braid and button trimming. Dresses suited for immediate wear.
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