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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
15
Sheriff says Pearl O'Dell’s malice drove Edward Kneip's death after jealousy over a favored lover. The案 notes footprints and torn shoe heel marks near the body, while Pearl recounted beating Kneip and burning evidence.
Two men slugged Antone Brodin at 2437 West 8th Street near Mainet in a South End cider joint alley shortly after midnight. They escaped with $18. Brodin suspects probable acquaintances made moments earlier inside the cider joint.
Rh. W. Douglas, formerly head of the auto license department, is promoted to chief clerk in County Auditor Wardall's office. He previously served as private secretary to Cornelius Vanderbilt.
King County assessor Frank W. Hull reports property valued at 123 743 924 dollars as untaxed. The assessment covers federal state county and city property plus church cemetery and hospital holdings.
A Rochester bride faced the question of revealing a past to her husband and, after confessing, faces indictment for a former lover’s murder. The piece debates whether spouses should share past romantic histories, reflecting on gender roles, justice in love, and societal double standards.
Oakland police using armed squads comb the foothills early today to capture two gangs of automobile bandits who terrorized the area last night. A car stolen from Chas Limberg was used in several holdups in a few hours. Pedestrians were robbed and money and jewels worth hundreds of dollars taken.
In San Point Idaho on January 19 the first major court fight against the I W W opens as 22 alleged members go on trial charged with criminal syndicalism.
Two masked men relieved county hospital employee T. FB Ray of 4.75 dollars at Bailey and Carleton streets around 1 a m Monday. Suspects wore white handkerchief masks.
Charles H. Bebb begins his third term as president of the University club. The election took place Saturday and new trustees were selected, including Dr. C. W. Sharples and J. D. Hull.
Mrs. Mollie De Beer, 33, is jailed on a charge of picking pockets. She is accused of taking a marked $20 bill from a woman’s pocket.
Lieutenant Commander Milton H. L. Anderson of the navy serves as post communications officer on the staff of Admiral H. B. Wilson, commander of the Atlantic fleet. Anderson is a Broadway High School graduate.
Patrolman PR. L. Litsey receives 30 day suspension after chief Warren cites intoxication while in uniform. The order notes Litsey walked chalk for 18 years before this temporary retirement.
The Bon Marché offers New Marquisettes at 45c a yard featuring bird designs and rose and blue tones. New Filet Nets priced 80c to 2.00 a yard with Japanese patterns suitable for drapery. Madras Overhangings at 1.00 a yard provide overdrapes that blend with rose blue brown or green. 30 inches wide.
Ad section features Distinctive Casaque Blouses at $15.00 and collapsible go-carts priced from $12.95 to $30.00. Light-weight folding sulkies listed at $6.50 and reclining go-cart models at $15.00. Indicates a basement Union Street display with second floor items including night gowns from $1.50 and flannelette gowns at $2.50 to $2.95.
Fourth floor Bon Marche offers Sanitary Glass Washboard and medium laundry basket for $1.15. The complete set is advertised for home laundry use and phone orders are not accepted at this price.
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