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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1921

Page

9

Robbery on streetcar targets conductor and rider

At 6 25 pm two masked men robbed a Lake car rider of 475 dollars and a ring, plus tokens and unset diamond. The conductor was robbed of 40 70 and tokens as he rode the back of the trolley on 10th avenue west and west street. Motorman BE Inglett aided investigation.

Jonn B. Stario Sar Telmo Apts Ave Stewart #t G. W. Humphrey 12Th Ave H Johnson Kinnear Park Tenth Ave Wst BE. L. Inglett

Thief Loots Stores and Homes In Friday Night Burglary Spree

A Friday night spree left J E Barnett's shop at 2112 Ave and Swift Lumber Co at Center robbed of cash and valuables. Jewelry including rings, lavalieres, and a chain plus $200 in twenties were stolen from a home on Meridian Ave. A diamond ring valued at 50 dollars disappeared from a kitchen window on Eastlake Ave, and a platinum ring vanished from a downtown women's store. Local police were notified and investigations underway.

J. E. Barnett Pate Barnett J Men Swift Lumber Company F. A Bunge John Lavalieres G. L Meridian Ave Mia Ray Eastlake Ava Alice Owen Broadway W. BE. Smith The Virginias Aes Virginia St

Busy Mother Ryther continues tireless child aid in Seattle

In Visalia California this morning a letter and a $25 check arrived for the Mother Parrish Home Fund. Weary Wilkins led a brick coupon sale near Second Avenue to boost weekly receipts. The drive seeks to meet a substantial goal as supporters praise Mother Ryther for her 36 years of service and faith.

Visalia Cal Child Home Fund W. A Wii Collins Block Caroline Green Seattle Mother Ryther Mother Ruther Mother Ryther’s Wilkins Inéen Second Ave

Princess Mary Wins Top Rabbit Prize at Show

Princess Mary W won several prizes at King's Lynn for a feather show including best rabbit shown by a lady. Sowa of the king's homer pigeons also took prizes. The princess has always been fond of rabbits.

London Mary W King’s Lynn Sowo Homer

King's Prize Bull Wins Championship at Slough Show

King George’s bullock earned the championship and first prize at the Slough Christmas show where 128 head of fat stock were exhibited. Total proceeds from the event reached 618,500 with exhibitors from the region. The ferret article notes a domestic variety of polecat.

Tordon King George's Slough

Beauty Has Fail for Jinx Marry Young and Flirt

New York scene mixes celebrity marriages and theories of happiness. Mia Tartone, famed as the world’s most beautiful woman, sues for separation from husband French artist Tartone. Mrs Walter Wanger, pursuing separation, cites beauty as a challenge and advocates marrying young and working together. Mrs Warner, known as Justine Johnston, is 21 while her husband, a film manager, is 75.

Mia Pierre Tartone Mra Walter Wanger Jimx Mra Tartone Twas Tartone Mra. Wanger Paul Helied Hoppe

Orient uses washing soda to flavor its food says chemist

You can eat anything used in a modern laundry declared Dr H G Filledge chemist from the University of Pittsburg in a talk before the Laundry Owners association of Oregon Washington and British Columbia at Montellus hall Friday night He cited pure soap washing soda and acetic acid as the only cleaning materials used in the Orient

H. G. Filledge University of Pittsburg Laundry Owners Association of Oregon Washington British Columbia Montellus Hall

Hufland Made New Man of Him Says Returned Soldier

J N Dillon a returned Canadian soldier recalls being a wreck after four years in France. He credits Hufeland Swiss Stomach Tonic with restoring his health and spirit, saying it put him back on his feet and made him feel like a fighting cock. Ad.

Hufbland Europe J. N. Dillon Fifth Brigade Canadian Expeditionary Forces France Hufeland

Relief for Piles Promises Free Trial by Mail

An advertisement seeks sufferers of piles to request a free one dollar trial package of Dr. Van Vieck's Absorption Treatment. It claims no knife or doctor needed, with home use and a money back option if not satisfied. The offer emphasizes years of medical refinement and customer letters praising relief.

Dr. Vieck Co

Western Union Plans Major Wire Network Expansion

Western Union Telegraph announces expansion to 40,000 miles of new copper wire nationwide to meet anticipated business. About 16,000 miles will be on the Pacific coast with a projected cost of 1.5 million dollars. Six new transcontinental lines will be added.

Ban Francisco Western Union Telegraph Company United States Pacific Coast

Investigation into Renton death of J Roberta

The sheriff and coroner Otto Peterson conduct a death inquiry into J Roberta 74 of Renton who was struck by a delivery truck near Bryn Mawr. The driver, an employee of Western Bakeries Inc, took Roberta to a hospital and reported the incident claiming she stepped in front of the vehicle.

Renton J. Roberta Bryn Mawr Otto Peterson Western Bakeries, Inc Roberta

Old Army Welcome Changes Soldier–Officer Bond

Four enlisted men from San Diego defenses arrived at Port Townsend and were greeted by Major Kelley Ben Lemmon U S A. He escorted them by car to Fort Worden where they received hot coffee meals beds and civilian hospitality. The gesture reportedly gave the soldiers a new view of army life.

Coast Defenses San Diego Port Townsend Kelley Benjamin Lemmon Fort Worden Army Ife

Robbery at Union Station Leaves One Dead

Six men carjacked the Jackson post office at Union station in Dallas. Two postal clerks were shot, a man died beneath a racing auto, and a federal reserve shipment was stolen. Authorities pursued five robbers who fled in a touring car after grabbing mail and money.

Dallas Texas Jackson Postoffice Union Station Federal Reserve Bank Anderson Moore Porter Jane Cullom Post Office Albert Smith G. W. Street Smith Fed. OM Treasury Department Washington Lake Worth Fort Worth Rufus Clemmons W. & Scribner Clemmons Scribner

Postpone Action on School Clinic Fight

A proposed bill to deemphasize maintenance of a state school clinic was delayed Friday. A conference between the school board and a League for the Conservation of Public Health committee will be held Saturday evening to discuss the matter.

Eachool Board League For the Conservation of Public Health

THS Charity Ball Nets Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy One

The THS charity ball held December 28 raised 2471.75 dollars for the Beattie Day Nursery Association, as reported by treasurer Mrs. Louila L. Mendel.

Ciren Beattie Day Nursery Louila L. Mendel

Veterans pleads for work as ex servicemen seek jobs

In Seattle 2,500 ex service men many with families face destitution. 500 are truly needy. Veterans groups have provided meals and loans but emphasize the need for employment, any odd job or steady work. The Veterans Employment Office and local officials urge offers of work to aid families. Don McEwan, Chairman Relief Committee, Seattle Post No. 18.

the Star Ex Services Heatth American Legion Veterans of Foreign Warne Post 24 Veterans’ Employment Office Third Ave Guy Parmalee Seattle Post No Don McEwan Relief Committee Beattle

City district renames itself Olympic Heights

Residents of the highest city point gathered at W. A. Shinkle’s home to form a corporation for a club house likely at 35th Ave and 8th St. W. A. Shinkle, Myrtle A., and Ada Lewis Schulz led the effort with $1000 pledged. Officers include President Ada Lewis Schulz and Secretary T. Oren Watson. The district along 25th Ave Southwest has grown rapidly in three years with homes tripling.

W. A. Shinkle 36Th Ave Myrtle A Olympic Heights 35Th Ave Kenyon St Aite West Beattle Alaska Unti Mra Ada Lewis Schulz C. A. Ferris T. Oren Watson Carl Lenz J. KR. Seaborn A. L. Ladely J. K. Jenkins C. Stenstrom Mre Jas. Sturrock Joseph Granger

Seattle Post Dance Night at Christen sen’s Bar

The Seattle Post to Dance Wednesday Beattie Poet No. 18 of the American Legion will hold its monthly dance Wednesday night at Christensen's bar 1108 Broadway. The public is invited. This will be the event now the 30, when the annual tal will be held.

Seattle Post Beattie The American Legion Christensen's Broadway

Reed College honors Seattle students in campus roles

Portland report notes Arthur J. McLean named student assistant on college administrative committee. Annabel Kennedy serves as literary editor for Reed College Quest freshman issue. Seattle students receive campus recognition for leadership and literary work.

Portland Ore Seattle Reed College Arthur J. McLean Annabel] Kennedy Tasue Reed College Quest

Rain Causes Night Crash Damages In City

Two men were cut and two bruised when D G Trenholme lost control on a slippery Eastlake Avenue and Martin Street paving. A telephone pole was knocked down, two street cars and an auto were damaged, and a railway repair car struck the pole. Names include Trenholme and Drumbelier with injuries. other workers McParland and Guam were shaken but uninjured.

D. G. Trenholme Thirst Eastlake Ave Martin Trenholme J. Drumbelier Cowen Park William McParland Larry Guam

Devil Mask from Thibet Exhibited by Missionary

A frightful mask with five skulls tied to a headpiece from the oriental devil dance of Thibet is described as having been brought to America by Rev. H. B. Marz who spent sixteen years in Central Asia as a missionary.

America H. B. Marz Loye Centralsia

Jury Frees Men and Awards Small Sums in Court

After acquitting Gus Muncon and William Barnes on narcotics charges, a jury in Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton's court Friday collected about $2.50 for each freed man. George Oleon, defense counsel, made an impassioned plea for funds.

Gus Muncon William Barnes Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton George Oleon

Beacon Hill Plans to Buy Two Jitneys

Plans for the purchase of two jitneys by the residents of South Beacon Hill were declared at a meeting of the Beacon Hill Street Car Extension club at Christensen's hall Friday night. The club would turn over the site to the railway to be operated as an extension to the Beacon Hill lines.

South Beacon Hill Beacon Hill

Funeral service held for minister born on 6033 30th Ave

A funeral was held Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church for the late minister born at death last Tuesday on 6033 30th Avenue 8. The observance drew mourners and church colleagues reflecting on his life and service.

Eral 30Th Ave First Presbyterian Church

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