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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
1
A reflective piece praises faithful dogs and recalls a dog Lady mistreated by a trainer. It laments unseen dogs in gutters, then shifts to a public recruitment notice by Uncle Sam offering diverse jobs with varied pay scales, urging readers to apply at the post office building.
Admiral William S. Sims testifies before a senate subcommittee, calling for a sweeping inquiry into wartime navy management. He accuses leaders of delay, lack of policy, and poor subordination choices, while defending enlisted rewards and noting the Jacob Jones loss.
A 14 year old paper carrier watched three masked men blow a West Seattle post office safe with nitro. The robbers, described as black bandits in black coats, forced him to lie on the floor and later marched him to Avalon and Admiral ways before fleeing. Police reported shattered safe door and scattered dust while the bandits threatened the boy and planned to return though no one was charged. Robert White is related to Capt. Albert P. Spaulding and attends Lafayette school.
A strong wind broke a window at Florence Hat Shop on Second Avenue and Union Street Friday night. A police officer observed the opening during the incident.
Three laborers and a fireman were arrested and charged after a booze incident. John Wershing 37 Gilbert Jorgenson 57 and Byron Corsetyea 23 refused to divulge the secret.
William Hoffman, a motorcycle patrolman, arrested Detective William Worsham Friday night for speeding on Capitol Hill reporting a 35 mile an hour violation. Hoffman cited duty and noted the speed encounter with a fellow officer.
A strong gust forced pedestrian J. L. Kearns aged 69 into the path of a car driven by M. J. Molin of 2262 27th Ave N. Late Friday night at 19th Ave N and Galer St caused severe bruises and possible internal injuries per police statements.
The council will decide on a proposed park bond of 750000 and an aviation landing site bond of 500000 next Monday. If approved the bonds go to a municipal election on March 2 for voter consideration.
George King, who had been divorced 27 days, married Mary A. Hoffee on January 2 and was fined $100 by Superior Judge A. W. Frater for contempt of court. The law bans a divorcee from remarriage within six months.
Police report of a burglary at W. D. Hawk on 203% First Avenue. Thieves stole a bolt of English blue serge material, with Lieut. Jack Wickman notified.
Burglars used a car to haul away diamonds valued at 300 dollars and clothing worth 100 dollars from Ed Roesch's residence at 21 McGraw Street on Friday night.
Letter writers weigh whether private homes should be searched for liquor. Opinions split between defending home privacy and endorsing suspicion probes, with remarks about liberty, property, and government intrusion. Community voices from various addresses share stance on raids and personal rights.
Melo Taini and William Machem were convicted in city police court on liquor charges and fined $100 each. They were required to post $500 bail when arraigned before U S Commissioner R W McClelland on Friday afternoon, sending the case to federal court.
A longshoreman identified as M. Davis, described as a Negro, was arrested at 17th Ave and E First after carrying a box hook and a loaded weapon. He is held pending imitation.
Ralph Woodall aged 20 flashed a police badge to threaten and took 10 dollars from Mrs. Sullivan 22 at the Larned hotel located at 2041 West Lake Avenue. He is held in the city jail on an open charge.
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