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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
8
Dublin reports police fought off more than 200 raiders surrounding the barracks. Officers were captured briefly and bound, then rescued after a desperate battle. Raiders used bombs and blocked roads. an attempt to dynamite the building failed.
Tonight at 8 p m on Queen Anne avenue the War Mothers league hosts a council event. At 7 45 p m the Queen Anne community meeting convenes at the branch library. At 8 p m Dr By a national Episcopal leader speaks at Trinity Church on a nationwide cam project valued at 42 000 000 dollars.
A Wednesday event at 1616 Third Ave Seattle gathers candidates for the Now-Meves cafeteria council to address taxpayers. The American Legion and Labor Temple host, with the Central Labor Council presenting a weekly union bulletin at 8 p m.
Mrs Julia Pombies, 19, left a death note blaming a "mystery man" and announced she would end it all. The note to Joseph Pombles described love beyond the first husband, and police noted her employment as a cafe entertainer.
The Hague reports the Dutch government will likely refuse the allied demand for extradition of William II, citing constitutional protections and treaties. The note from Paris requests his surrender for trial on war crimes, while outlining other charges against German officials.
Myrtle Hilliman testified she married Philip Hillman after he threatened suicide and she feared for the child she guardians. She described a forced union in a windowless shack as Superior Judge Clay Allen heard the case, which the court took under advisement.
An 82 year old woman from Willesden told a magistrate that her eye was blackened by her 65 year old younger brother in a family incident. The report notes the ages of the siblings and the London setting.
Seattle voters will not get a chance to approve bonds for an aviation landing field or park and playfield improvements after a five to four council vote. Opponents Erickson Thomson Lane Bolton and Moore blocked the measures, while Carroll Drake Hesketh Haas supported them. Moore cited the city’s financial state as a reason opponents reserved the right to note conditions in council minutes.
Twenty eight Chinese men appeared before Justice Otle W. Brinker after a raid produced a fan tan outfit and money. Deputy Sheriff J C Connor testified. The judge dismissed the gambling charge, calling circumstantial evidence insufficient.
Mark Sullivan in Collier's Weekly predicts Bryan will name the Democratic candidate for president William Jennings Bryan is named as the likely nominee. Sullivan also lists Gen Wood Senator Johnson and Gov Lowden as main Republican contenders.
Thirteen alleged I. W. W. members charged with violating the state criminal syndicalism act will be tried in Montesano on January 29. They pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Aberdeen city attorney A. E. Cross was appointed by the court as defense counsel.
Johannes Keen, 23, and Elva T. Green, 24, were jailed after a night arrest at Jefferson Street and Broadway. A patrolman stopped them. Keen carried a revolver as police investigated the incident.
J Peter Agnew chief deputy comptroller recounts a voter registration encounter when an self described alien claims the right to vote without naturalization proof. Agnew notes the law requires proof and laments the daily frustration of enforcing it.
Mrs J L Cornier of 107 Firetave NW reports theft of $35 worth of clothing from the family clothesline during the night. The plaintive plea and list of stolen items were received by authorities Tuesday morning.
In Rochester New York James L Rae and Pearl Rae face trial for the murder of Edward Kneip. The defense plans to invoke insanity and unwritten law arguing heredity and marital strain shield them. Prosecutor Love seeks justice while Dr. Wallace Herriman examines the couple.
Mrs Futicki of 1019 Main Street saved her 2 year old son by hugging him to her breast when East Union Street car No 341 struck near Ninth Avenue. She was thrown several feet, rushed to city hospital with head injuries and painful lacerations.
Ex service men are urged to contact the Veterans Welfare Commission for job listings now posted at the club. Several positions are highlighted as particularly wanted for those out of work seeking opportunities.
Officials announced Tuesday that money orders drawn on Canada are not payable in the United States except at the point of issue. The rule aims to curb speculation since US gold currency trades at a premium in Canada, inconveniencing gold speculators.
Mary Larson files in superior court for damages after being thrown from a West Lake streetcar at Harrison Street on October 19 1919. She seeks 5531 dollars in compensation for injuries from the sudden jerk of the open car door.
Nine year old Orin Davis missing after leaving home at 515 22nd Avenue and seen boarding a streetcar near a corner grocery Monday morning. Neighbors corroborate sighting. search follows. A second incident near Miss Hazel Thompson at 1627 24th Avenue ties a taxi chauffeur to a late Monday robbery report.
Mre Nan Brady was restrained from harming her husband W R Brady after he filed for divorce. Superior Judge Frater signed the restraining order amid Brady's claim that she threatened to "get" him.
In a divorce complaint Elva Burke recounts her ex husband Frank J. Starke returning to coerce remarriage. At Ames shipyard in Seattle ER C Young was pinned between timbers Monday afternoon. Doctors at Seattle General Hospital say hips bruised but not seriously injured.
Advertises a full size bungalow style bed with 11 to 16 inch continuous posts priced at 11.50 dollars. Describes serviceability and low cost. Mentions location on the fourth floor.
Join the home dressmaking course led by Miss Frances Grant Heverler on February 2 at the Bon Marche sixth floor Tea Room. Sessions run Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A practical butterfly style negligee in box loom crepe is shown, available in all sizes, with ribbon trim.
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