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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
1
Merrill Perry, 19, nicknamed the hoy bandit, was captured by detectives after confessing to five Friday night robberies in Auburn. He admitted hitting two bar shops a grocery a butcher and a general store and an electrical shop, keeping $51.40 cash a $50 bond and an automatic gun amid his spree.
The piece muses on Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and a late 19th century mood, praising pioneer character and nation building. It notes how five generations produced leaders of instinct and will, then warns of decline toward mediocrity and machinery over human endeavor.
Safe destroyed by nitroglycerin explosion at Consumers Hay and Grain Co on Stone Way. Two drawers found at Interlake and Blewett. Weas believed to be the same amateur gang behind recent jobs. Frank Gordon reported the blast at 7 20 Saturday morning. No injuries or clues yet. office wrecked and evidence of soap used to bore the safe.
Detroit January 10 The Mount Clemens Sugar company and its president James Davideason were named in a federal grand jury indictment alleging the sale of sugar at an excessive price. They allegedly sold 61 998 pounds and 76 668 pounds at 17 cents when the fair retail price was 11 cents.
The Buford, called the Soviet ark, arrived at Kiel for repairs. It was unclear how long the vessel would stay, with Libau or Fliga reported as its final destination.
The piece lambasts political rhetoric and empty promises from local leaders. It urges enlightened, genuine voices and hints that a true Jefferson or Moosevelt could reveal direction, even joking that a Buffalo Bill would at least return when he left.
A reader writes to Miss Claire about a depicted leap year girl, expressing romantic hopes and asking if the illustrated subject is single or married. The note mentions the writer's willingness to propose and seeks the identity of the girl in the unclosed picture.
Mrs Sanford B Ricaby, Seattle mayoral candidate, pledges a humane, harmonious city during reconstruction. She vows not to favor unions or radicals, supports business leaders, and aims to make Seattle a welcoming metropolis with kindness at its core.
Oscar Sather of Detroit was indicted by a federal grand jury for sending about 40 threatening letters to President Wilson and other prominent figures. Authorities say the notes bore the signature Elijah Du Norden Prophet of God and were sent to foreign ambassadors and public officials.
Witnesses at a coroner’s inquest into H. H. Behnke's death described the Green Lake street car crash at Woodland Park avenue and 39th street. Motorman M. R. Fullerton may have attempted to slow the car before the first curve, while brake rod damage and overheard remarks raised questions about speed and responsibility.
Seattle will need more houses in the next five years than in the last two decades as new industries look to the city. The article argues that buying property now is practical amid a nationwide trend toward progress and prosperity.
Marshal Foch warned that final Versailles ratifications will not banish war. He said prudence and preparedness are essential, noting war can begin at peaceful frontiers and calling war a science and industry that must evolve with progress. He urged readiness to meet unfavorable events.
Paris dispatch reports 4 11 p m ratifications exchange ending World War I treaty of Versailles. German protocol signed. Wallace absent. Clemenceau notes ratifications and immediate treaty effect as Big Three discuss Fiume. Italy gains Istria. Adriatic coast neutralized under League control.
Louise Cody an 18 year old woman believed a telephone marriage in a movie booth was real after Carl Ackerman offered a spontaneous ceremony. They lived together five days before she realized it was a hoax and returned home. Ackerman claimed she was naive and blamed the situation on her trusting nature.
New York dispatch reports 23 year old Mrs Edna Leslie arrested on bigamy charges admitting marriages to four men Charles Hoffman Robert Sammons George Faucett and John Leslie starting at age 16. She pleaded she did not know it was illegal. The report adds Dublin gun attack on Castle Hackett police barracks with police repelling attackers.
Victor L. Berger, Milwaukee socialist, convicted under the espionage act, was expelled from membership in Congress for the second time in a 328 to 6 vote with six not voting. Berger announced he expected to be seated and appeared on the House floor after the prayer.
A Seattle area call for submissions closes at midnight for the Laugh and Live Longer contest. Mrs. J. McGregor of 261914 E Spring St submitted a limerick about a poor woman in a shoe living in Seattle. The Star offers $25 for the best city wide celebration plan and $10 prizes for a funny Seattle story and a Seattle based limerick.
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