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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1920

Page

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Prohibition revolt shakes Iron County Mich over liquor raids

Federal and state agents plan a joint push in Iron county to seize stills as Dalrymple dispatches from the rebellion region. Prohibition officials report a store raid near Iron River and a clash with Iron County officials over credentials and transport of wine.

Chicago Leo J. Grove Michigan Upper Peninsula Grove State Constabulary Iron River Scalcucei Brothers Steve Joseph John M. McDonough Iron County H. Heniba Claude Brown Jesse Alien McDonough A. Mitchell Palmer Topeka Kan Dalrymple Washington Daniel C. Roper Internal Revenue Bureau Palmer Mqnor Mich M. 8. McDonough Prohibition Roper Kramer

Seattle Mother Seeks Arrest in Kidnapping Case

Mrs. Elsie Adams reports her husband Joseph Adams an I W W member abducted her two daughters Elate seven and Frances six after a Sunday school outing at Madrona Presbyterian church. The family sent a telegram from Portland claiming money and safety while authorities pursue Adams toward San Francisco where he is believed to have hidden.

Joseph Adams Seattle San Francisco Elsie Adama 33Rd Ave Portland Elate Frances South Sheriffs Office Adams California Elsie Frances Adams

Peace talks shift as premiers weigh Russian offers

London reports Premium Lloyd George and Ninni Pa Russia avoid direct dealings with the government yet favor resuming commerce if the Soviet demonstrates ability. British, French and Italian premiers discuss peace proposals from the Bolsheviks as pressure mounts for a settlement.

London Lloyd George Ninni PO Russia Mathc Council of Premiers Cco Millerand J. O'Grady Copenhagen O'Grady Latvinoff Ruma The Star Westminster Gazette Europe Wen Great Britain Italy Belgium Hungary Turkey Greece Jugo Slavia Vittorio Scialoia Paris Scialoia

Washington as a mixed portrait in history and duty

The piece argues Washington was an austere, dutiful figure not famed for brilliance, yet crucial to the nation’s birth. It contrasts public reverence with his private restraint, noting his reluctance for office and his steadfast resolve amid rough troops and crisis. The narrator also laments calls for compassion toward city wildlife and ends with a page reference.

Dalrymple Prohibition Dalrympie Aving George Washington George Washington Leaington Patrick Henry Neek Continental Army

Three Arrested As Auto Speeders

Three motorists were booked at the police station Monday for speeding. J. A. Johnson, 30 miles. Rosenberg, 35 miles. and GU. W., 27 miles.

J. A. Johnson Rosenberg GU. W

Ten Yards of Red Flannel to Wrap Topmosts Neck

In New York Central Park the giraffe Topmost suffers quinsy after getting feet wet. Keeper Hurton bandages the inflamed throat with ten yards of red flannel and six rolls of absorbent cotton taking an hour of care. He laments it as a tough misfortune for the animal.

New York Central Park Hurton Gogh

Verdicts and accusations swirl around Bryan murder case

Walter Fulton, counsel for acquitted defendant William Fay Ealy, argues that suspicions point to "Fat" Dreiver in the Bryan murder. The jury cleared Ealy of strangling Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bryan on October 19, while defense witnesses suggested officials hid the true killer and noted Dreiver’s odd statements.

Ealy Fulton A. J Fat Dreiver Easy W. Uneworth Unsworth

Prisoners Stage Riot in Montesano Jail

In Montesano, six defendants in the Massa Cre trial over four World War veterans’ murders caused a jail riot at breakfast, throwing food and utensils. The disturbance was quelled and the inmates placed in solitary confinement as Judge John M. Wileen prepares to resume the trial with an alternate juror due to illness.

Parr Lot A. R. Johnson Hoquiam James A. Ball Montesano Courthoue City Hall Loren Roberts Ihs

Democrats urge Wallace for cabinet in Wilson era

Seattle attendees of the Democratic State Central Committee plan to urge Hugh Wallace to succeed Robert Lansing as secretary of state. The endorsement will be telegraphed to President Wilson soon. Committee chair George F. Christensen says the party remains united with multiple governor and senator candidates. A meeting at Hotel Frye eyed Spokane as the convention host for late April or early May.

Seattle Democratic State Central Committee Hugh Wallace France Robert Lansing Wilson George F. Christensen Stevenson Christensen Republican United States Frye Spokane

Arrest of Washington Communist Labor Party secretary

Ruby Herman, longtime secretary of the Communist Labor Party in Washington, was arrested at Everett on the suggestion of the justice department. She is the first Northwest member charged with criminal syndicalism, with a $3,000 bond set. Her husband Emil Herman is serving a federal espionage sentence at McNeil Island.

Ruby Herman Communist Labor Party Washington Everett Department of Justice Northwest

Bolshevik seize Murmansk in north Russia

A Lloyds dispatch from Varda Norway reports Bolshevik revolutionists seized Murmansk in the north Russian anti Bolshevik district. They took control of most harbor shipping except one vessel that escaped under British and Belgian officers after a bullet riddled attack. Several wounded reached Varda.

Murmansk Russia London Varda Norway Lloyd’s Vardo

Policemen Ball Sets New Fund Record

The Policemen Relief Association reports $7,136.76 net from the ball, not counting a $1,400 expense account. Sergt. William Justus, secretary, announced the tally, with Capt. Mans Damm calling it a record-breaking event.

Police Relief Association Sergt William Justus Association Mans Damm

Pedestrians Hit by Autos 182 This Year

Mrs. M. L. Moe and Mise E. L. Anderson, both of 4222 Latona Ave, sustained minor injuries Sunday after an auto driven by J. H. Lemm of 5128 Garden S collided with a car driven by E. Nelson at East Lake Ave and Fuhrman St.

M. L. Moe Latona Ave Mise E. L. Anderson J. H. Lemm Garden Sr E. Nelson 14Th Ave. S Eastlake Ave Fuhrman

Pedestrian Hit by Auto Reported by Driver

F W Beebe of 138 W 82nd reported to police that he struck a pedestrian A W Smith on Sunday at Second Ave and Senecast. Smith was uninjured and the driver did not obtain a contact address.

F. W. Beebe A. W. Smith Second Ave Senecast Smith

Pedestrian Struck by Car Injures Local Lad

A car driven by FB G Rader of 420 Queen Anne avenue struck the 7 year old son of EB R Deibert of 2027 Fairmont avenue near West Waite Street and 47th Avenue. The boy sustained minor bruises.

FB. G. Rader Queen Anne Ave EB. R. Deibert Fairmont Ave W. Waitest 47Th Ave

Burglars Take $16.50 From Boy's Bank

Burglars stole $16.50 from a boy's bank at the home of Mrs. Charles Sill, 623 82nd Ave, Saturday night. Police have been notified.

Boy’s Bank Charles Sill 82Nd Ave

Bright Days Prompt Country and Suburban Living

The article highlights sunny days spurring interest in country or suburban moves and urges readers to check Classified Page for used cars and bargains in homes and acreage. It frames outdoor living as a key appeal and points to local listings as entry points.

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Michigan Anid PET Ly BY ED L. Kenn Dana Walter Fulton Mae Papa Mrs. Bryan Oaly Nemitz Mra. Bryan Wallace Emil Herman
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