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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

20

Girl Sues Railroad Over Alleged Assault Linked to Conductor

Launette Langlois an 18 year old files $20,000 damages in federal court against the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroad alleging assault by trainmaster D D Spayde while in company care on a Seattle trip from Tomahawk Wisconsin. She claims loss of purse containing ticket and money triggered action and cites a sequence of conductors refusing to honor an emergency past and Spayde forcing entry to her hotel room with a lodger driving him out.

D. Spayde Chicago Montmarth N. D D. D. Spayde Spayde St. Charlies Mise Langlois Miles City Mont Seattle BE. F. Jones Seventh Ave N. E

Mine Cave-In Claims Life At Black Diamond Mine

Louis Rosal aged 45 was crushed to death when rock fell from the tunnel ceiling at Pacific Coast Coal Co. Black Diamond mine. Tony Cuccini narrowly escaped as his coworker perished. Chicago C. Mason urges open shop stance as national manufacturers head.

Pacific Coast Coal Co Black Diamond Louis Rosal Tony Cuccini Chicago Mason National Association of Manufacturers

Congress Actions and Hearings Across Committees

Congress conducts a busy day with a chorus of hearings and debates. The Republican caucus aims to choose a Senate chaplain while committees on manufactures tariff naval bases and disarmament hear witnesses. Palmer testifies on Argentine sugar purchase and farm groups press for credits. Ways and Means opens tariff hearings on agricultural products as Charlies Plex faces charges at the Walsh committee.

Cancua Senate Manufactures Johnson House Committee On Pacific Henry White Naval Affairs Palmer Agriculture Committee Banking and Currency Committee Europe Ways and Means Charlies Plex The Fleet Corporation Shipping Board Walsh

Underwear Sale: Union Suits and Shirts Drawer Sets

Local store advertises heavy-weight ribbed cotton Union Suits in sizes 28 to 50 and long sleeve shirts with fleece backed ribbed garments in ecru and gray. Drawers come in ankle length with sizes 32 to 46. sets priced at $1.25 per garment.

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Plush Coats on Sale Reduced to 35 Dollars

Coats on the second floor include 25 plush models in loose and belted backs with shawl and convertible collars. Sizes range 16 to 42. Several coats were cut from 45 and 50 dollars to new sale prices of 39 65 and 59 50 with multiple other reductions noted.

Girls' Plush and Cloth Coats Reduced

Catalog note shows multiple coats on sale including Beaver Plush and cloth coats in sizes 12 16 18 with marked reductions from prices such as 37.50 27.50 22.50 34.50 37.50 to sale prices around 17.50 24.50 and 27.50. Various styles and broken lines indicate broad discount across the selection.

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Bank Teller 17 Arrested in Vancouver Bank Theft Case

Hector Ransom a 17 year old teller at the Bank of Toronto in Vancouver B C was arrested after allegedly stealing 5000 dollars from the bank. He reportedly hid the money in a basement after claiming a holdup and is to be arraigned in police court.

Vancouver B. C Hector Ransom Bank of Toronto

Four Downtown Hotels Ordered Vacated Within 10 Days

City building department orders four downtown hotels vacated within ten days amid allegations the owners ignored orders for extensive alterations. Names of the hotels or owners were not disclosed to protect lessees.

City Building Department

Widow Receives Navy Cross for Brig. Gen. Davison

The Navy Cross awarded posthumously to Brig. Gen. Peter W. Davison for distinguished service as executive officer to the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, was presented to his widow Mrs. Esther F. Davison by Lieut. Col. J. T. Watson at the Adrian Court apartments. The action marked a rare Army officer Navy Medal presentation.

Peter Weimer Davison Hoboken N. J Mra Esther F. Davison J. T. Watson Adrian Court

Sick Girl Breaks 130 Day Silence in Philadelphia

Miss Joan Lippincott, 20, who was believed abducted by sleeping sickness from her Philadelphia home in August, spoke the first words in 130 days saying Mother, I'm glad you're here. In St Louis, F Leslie Clendeen closes his dance hall until further notice for shuffle and toddle dances.

Philadelphia Joan Lippincott ST. Louis F. Leslie Clendeen

Birth rate up French rate drops

Paris reports the Supreme Council on births deems France at risk from a low birth rate. It cites a national rate of seven to eight per thousand versus higher rates in other countries. Infant mortality is about 20 percent of births in France, compared with around 10 percent elsewhere.

Paris Supreme Council On France

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