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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
1
The piece argues private streetcar systems in the country run at a loss with cent fares, while buses and suburban shifts worsen finances. It predicts increasing deficits funded by taxation, possible government takeovers or subsidies, and widespread private exit within a decade as public or federal support reshapes transit.
After three days and nights of pursuit, Deputy Starwich and colleagues locked up two highwaymen who robbed Cyril Cohen and his sisters of 20000 in gems. Merritt Higby and Charles P. Brown confessed in detail, with nine stones recovered including the Tabor diamond. Myrtle Higby in custody as a witness pleaded to serve her husband’s sentence. Four others were arrested in the dragnet.
Police lock up in evidence fourteen thousand dollars worth liquor seized during a Friday night raid. Three men remain jailed while a fourth escaped after a gun battle near the police station. Two men were arrested earlier with 15 cases of liquor.
A veteran letter from Lieut Philip Tindall's war comrades urges Seattle to elect him to the city council for a three year term. The appeal highlights his courage leadership and dedication both in combat at the Argonne and in military and civic service.
Jack Lovell a 63 year old gentleman logger woke to law enforcement in the Yukon House corridor at 661 Yesterday early Saturday morning after a bootlegger incident Friday night.
In San Francisco on February 28 a young mother, deserted by her husband New Year’s Day, offers her unborn baby for adoption. She works in a factory for 15 dollars weekly to feed herself and her 18 month old son and fears she cannot raise the child.
Washington February 28. Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper warns that makers of 3 percent beer face federal charges and full enforcement. He spoke in response to inquiries about New Jersey's possible passage of a 3 percent beer measure.
New York police investigated the disappearance of a young woman's gold mesh purse after a ride with Ensign Merrill Sproul of the U. S. Navy. The purse contained a vanity case and other pretties. taxi driver Arthur Gough was found but knew nothing about the loss. Officers were alerted and began inquiries.
Spokane report says Martha Holman, ex Salvation Army captain, confessed after a failed fire to claim insurance. She was arrested within 12 hours, tried, found guilty, and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Vancouver dispatch notes a settlement ending the Australian marine engineers strike, halting a quarter million tons of shipping and restoring traffic.
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