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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

8

Chief Warren's Appeal For Men Up To Council

The Seattle council weighs Warren's demand for 75 additional patrolmen to curb a crime wave. Mayor Fitzgerald backs the move and the public safety and finance committees will review the request, with action planned for next week. The measure also seeks four patrol rovers and five new sergeants. Chief Warren argues immediate relief is vital to police protection.

Seattle Warren Fitegerald Council Public Safety and Finance Committees Public Safety Committee Finance Committee Fitzgerald

Brincken seeks to block deportation after prison release

Von Brincken convicted under neutrality laws while attaché of the German consulate in this city plans to fight deportation after leaving Teleare from the federal prison on Island. His counsel Henry M. Owens indicated Brincken will be released next Friday and authorities will promptly issue a federal warrant to begin deportation proceedings.

Attorney A B Winste Disbarred by Washington Bar

A B Winste, a Yapmia attorney, was disbarred by the Washington Supreme Court on Monday for soliciting a payment to secure the selective draft exemption. The case hinges on unethical conduct involving promises of influence.

Ympia A. B. Winste Washington Wment

Byron's Sentence Allowed to Stand

The Supreme Court refused to review the case, leaving in place a lower court ruling that Carlos L. Byron of Seattle defrauded victims by falsely claiming he could obtain patents to Oregon lands. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison and a $1000 fine.

Washington Supreme Court Carlos L. Byron Seattle Byron Oregon

Mexico Denies Jenkins Plea In Bail Revocation

The Puebla criminal court refused William C. Jenkins a request to revoke bail and return him to the penitentiary. The judge said Mexican law forbids revoking a liberty on bail. Jenkins, American consular agent at Puebla, claimed release was against his wishes and sought remand to prison to expedite the case.

United Press Mexico City Jah Puebla William C. Jenkins William ©. Jenkins Jenkins Aaid

Girl Teacher Edith Pitt Found Dead in Canyonville Ore

Edith Pitt a teacher at Orchard Valley school near Canyonville Ore was found dead with a bullet wound yesterday. It was unclear whether the death was suicide or murder. Miss Pitt had returned from holiday to Mrs LeBlancs home two miles north of the city. Mrs LeBlanc found Miss Pitt in bed after receiving no response to calls. The report notes an unrelated line about Albanians claiming to be the most ancient race of Europe.

Canyonville Ore Edith Pitt Orchard Valley Soheal Miss Pitt Mra. LeBlanc Thi City University of Washington Westwood Cal Seattle Dan Stockton Ontario Toledo O. Chester Bankert Mattie Bankert

Tragedy at Jackson Apartments Ends In Double Suicide

Mrs. Mattie Bankert and Stanley Trevella died after luncheon in the Jackson apartments at 1621 Eighth Ave. Bankert shot Trevella and then herself. The two letters found reveal a love triangle and a plan to die together to protect her son and secure mourning.

George Nankert Dean Condon University of Washington Stanley Dpd. Trevella Henry Clara Bankert Bankert Miss Bankert Mise Rankert Trewella Mixes Plankett Weatwood Cal Mra Rankert

Republicans Rally for 1920 Campaign Agenda

In Chicago the Republican national organization outlined key 1920 campaign themes. Will Hays Gen Leonard Wood Gov Frank Lowden and women leaders pressed unity, labor balance, strong anti reds measures and fiscal prudence as Roosevelt’s death anniversary was marked.

Chicago Republican National Organization Will Hi Hays Frank ©. Lowden Leonard Wand Theodore Roosevelt Wood Red America Lowden

Police Search for Lost Girl in Chicago River Banks

Police began a search of the Chicago river banks for 20 year old heiress Jeanne Anna De Kay missing since Saturday from Hull House where she stayed with Miss Jane Addams after arriving from Switzerland. Her parents live in Lucerne.

Chicago Jeanne Anna de Kay Hull House Jane Addams Switzerland Lucerne

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Mexico Ralph H. Turner Europe Mr. B Clara Stanley Mattie M Hays Medill McCormick Police Today Pen Nee Ree Smyrna Bolivias Nainsook Batiste
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