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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1920

Page

3

Germans Cling to War Guilty by Carl D Groat

Berlin reports show Germany pressing to modify delivery and trial terms for war criminals as Hindenburg and Ludendorff could become targets for surrender, amid fears their followers would resist. In New York City a 14 day voyage of the City of Pueblo ended in hoarse horror with crew mutiny and a bloodied captaincy.

Iied Berlin Germany Ten Herr von Simenon Paria Hany Hindenburg Luden Dan New York City of Pueblo Pacific Coast Co North River

50-Gallon Still Seized by Police in Seattle

Seattle police seized a 50 gallon still and over 200 gallons of mash after a raid on a roadhouse. Two suspects, K. F. and C. C. Caswell, were arrested on open charges and held at the city jail. The seizure aimed to curb bootlegging tied to the Sunnydale roadhouse.

Seattle K. F C. C. Caswell Sunnydale

How Kisses Change Says Dalton 2900 Divorces Here in 1919

Divorce proctor C C Dalton muses on changing kisses and marriage in Seattle. He notes that about 2900 divorces were granted in King County superior courts in 1919, a record, with two thirds of petitioners childless.

Dalton C. C. Dalton King County Beattle Reno Los Angeles

Ebert Urges German Unity in New Year Manifesto

President Ebert warns that 1919 will decide if Germany remains a nation or collapses under internal strife. He calls on all Germans to unite and contribute to restoring the fatherland despite hardships and foreign pressures.

London Germany Ebert

Methodist Church Worker Passes On

Frank M. Guion former school board member and 25 year president of an insurance firm died at home 6602 KE Green Lakeway. He led the First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school 13 years and is survived by widow Julia A. Guion son Raymond P. Guion brother Aaron Guion and sister Mattie A. Burrell plus three grandchildren BURRELL Guion Frank Halsted and Helene Halsted all of Seattle. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary in Seattle March 9 1919.

Frank M. Guion Green Lakeway Guion First Methodist Episcopal Church Julia A. Guion Raymond P. Guion Aaron Guion New York City

Boy with Broken Ankle Hit by Car in City

August Degey a 3 year old boy sustained a broken ankle a badly cut lip and two missing teeth after being struck by an auto driven by A Jorski 1115 29th Ave at 24th Ave and Jackson Jorski said the lad and two companions were playing in the street when August ran into the path of the car despite a warning honk Jorski was released on his own recognizance after booking.

August Degey A. Jorski 29Th Ave 24Th Ave Jackson Jorski

Auto Bandits Rob Citizen on Street

Three armed highwaymen robbed Sam Benezra at a curbside on 26th Avenue and Yester Way late Thursday night. They approached in a car, points guns, one man searches him, and they take $17 before fleeing. Benezra lives at 128 27th Ave. The incident was reported to police.

Sam Benezra 27Th Ave 26Th Ave Yester Menezra

Nurses Shortage Hits Seattle During Pneumonia Spike

Miss Rice, secretary of the King County Graduate Nurses association, warns Seattle faces a severe shortage of trained nurses. The shortage could become critical if an epidemic strikes, though relief is expected as nurses return from holidays.

Miss Rice

Seattle Youth Dies Aboard Ship McClure In Norfolk

The only son of Mr and Mrs William C McClure of 6246 14th Ave NE Seattle was killed in an accident aboard the U S S Eyota off Norfolk Virginia a few days ago. McClure enrolled in UW engineering in 1915 and joined the navy at the start of WWI receiving training at UW. He later served on the Atlantic coast and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Seattle U. S Frank W. McClure Eyota Norfolk William C McClure 14Th Ave McClure University of Washington Engineering College Navy U. of W U. of W. Naval Etation Atlantic Coast University Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Plan New Move in Wet Fight

In New Jersey Edward J. Edwards, elected governor on a wet platform, argues that differing wording in ratification resolutions may undermine the prohibition amendment. Washington preliminaries reportedly show some states used alcoholic squora while others used intoxicating liquors, which could jeopardize ratification if verified.

Jersey City N. J Lanning Edward J. Edwards New Jersey Washington Edwards Lansing

Something Parents Ought to Think About

Article urges parents to seek early dental examinations for children to prevent decay and systemic health problems. Dr. Robert Shanklin and Associates advertise free tooth examinations and consultations using the BE. R. Parker System, warning that poor dental health in youth can lead to ulcers and abscesses later.

Mexican oil to U S cut down

Export of Mexican oil to the United States fell 25 percent in November after General Carranza barred drilling of new wells by American firms. British interests faced no restrictions. Total American oil exports from Mexico dropped by 1.54 million barrels from October to November, signaling a potential U S shortage for the year starting April.

Washington United States Mexico Carranza Companion Shipping Board

Gas Range Explodes in Boston Café

A kitchen range explosion at 4 a.m. Friday in the Boston cafe at 1110 Third Ave blew out two windows and lightly cut an employee's hand while he swamped out after lighting the gas. Police report the worker was not badly injured.

Boston Third Ave Jay LaVine

Stove Explosion Damages Home On 28th Avenue

A coal oil stove exploded at the residence of Mrs. W. Winkiey, 151 28th Ave, Thursday causing $450 damage to the house and furnishings.

Prisoners Witness Hanging in Chicago Jail

Two hundred inmates at Cool County Jail watched the execution of Durrage from cells facing the court where the scaffold stood. Jailer Davis and Sheriff Peters arranged the display, denying a wider audience despite objections from local leaders and governor Lowden. Telephones were cut to block any last minute reprieve before dawn.

Chicago Cool County Buffalo Durrage W. T. Davis C. W. Peters Frank O. Lowden Davis Onofrio Gargano Davies

Aged Shipbuilder Smith Dead at Kent

Smith a pioneer resident of Kent and the Puget Sound country died at his Kent home at age 76. He came to the region in 1876 and became a shipbuilder later settling in Kent. Survived by widow Sadie Smith two brothers Richard of California Caleb of Nova Scotia and a niece Mrs P Storie of Tacoma.

Kent Puget Sound Smith Sadie Smith Richard Smith California Caleb Smith Nova Scotia P. Storie Tacoma

Italian King Victor Emmanuel to visit Americas and South America

A Central News dispatch from Home reports King Victor Emmanuel of Italy will undertake a grand tour visiting the United States Brazil Uruguay and Argentina during the coming season. A World War I homing pigeon released from Troyes France in 1914 traveled 620 miles in 13% hours and served in government duties until its death near Blackburn England.

Italy London Victor Emmanuel United States Brazil Uruguay Argentine Troyes France Blackburn Eng

Brash Knuckles Arrest in Flijah Jackson Case

Flijah Jackson, 22, was arrested early Friday near First Ave and Pike St by Sergi Haag and E W Pielow after police found a set of knuckles and old keys in his possession. He is held on an charges.

Flijah Jackson Negra

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