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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1920

Page

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Flaming Heart and Gold Anchors Doomed by Jail Time

Vae Lee, 25, and Bo'sn Cornell, bearer of gold crossed anchors, fall from passion after spending 1700 on their honeymoon. Court action looms as they face charges, hearts cooled, and Mrs Cornell's chain and cross become symbols of betrayed faith and fading love.

Vae Lee Warrant R. L. Cornell Bo’s'n Cornell Cornell Vida B. Cornell Hope Charity Faith Cornel Seattle Miss Lee Altho

Auto crash on Fremont bridge injures pedestrian and youth

An early Saturday collision on Fremont bridge involved a Rainier shipyards foreman John Torrick whose auto struck a man alighting a street car. The pedestrian fled. Torrick reported no injuries. Later, 12 year old Joseph Grant Jr. received a fractured wrist after being hit by W Sundstrom’s car. Sundstrom was arrested and released on own recognizance. The incidents push Seattle’s yearly killed and injured tally higher.

John Torrick Rainier Fremont Bridge Joseph Grant, Jr Hunter Bird W. Sundatrom 46Th Ave Sundstrom

City residents seek answers across all neighborhoods

The snippet shows a prompt noting that people in every city section are demanding information and clarity on an unspecified issue, reflecting broad public interest and concern.

Seattle needs modern traffic division says Lieut Carr

Lieut C G Carr urges Seattle to establish a unified traffic division with an air of authority and full facilities. He cites national examples, calls for city wide education and strict enforcement, and notes Seattle's fragmented system and failure to register drivers or cite offenders. He warns growing cities must reform to save lives.

C. G. Carr Seattle America Carr Lieut. Carr New York Detroit Cleveland Ilénger

City traffic code push aims for safer streets and order

The Auto Accident Editor outlines a plan to print life saver ideas and create a city traffic division with a dedicated head, trained officers, and public education. Offenders will be directed to the traffic head, with strict enforcement after a designated education period. Seattle's code is cited as a model for effective enforcement and public cooperation.

Star Carr

Safer streets or cautious drivers in a fast moving era

A columnist laments street danger from speeding autos and reckless pedestrians, arguing the era has shifted from ox teams to 30 mile per hour traffic. He doubts stricter laws will help and calls for better perception of sudden death on crowded streets.

Ox Team

Extra Money for You Hints in Attic Storage Room

A note promotes extra money by suggesting packages of goods stored in a home attic or storage room may be sold or used to raise funds. The tone imitates a salesman urging readers to act on hidden items kept by a mother figure. The piece hints at turning stored items into cash.

They Are Worth Dollars They Are Worth Dollars

A fragment urges sellers to convert items into cash by starting a savings account. It claims the money will fund college courses or future business ventures. Advertisers are told to list these items in The Star For Sale column and call Main 600.

The Star Phone Main 600

Seattle Registration Closes Tuesday at 9 P M

Seattle voters race to register before the 9 P M Tuesday deadline for the primary and general municipal elections. With three days left, records show 88 070 names on the books and an expected surge to reach near 100 000 if 3 910 voters enroll in time.

Seattle

Spokane to Retry Alleged I. W. W.'s

Spokane preparations for retrying 40 alleged I W W members on charges of criminal syndicalism after renewed proceedings.

Spokane

Mystery of Kver diamond robbery solved by sheriff

Sheriff Stringer’s deputies recovered more than six thousand dollars worth of gems, closed in on a supposed gang of burglars, and arrested five members including three women. A key witness, a female fence, led to arrests after overheard remarks in a Second Avenue restaurant. The gang leader, Claude Bragg, is in Walla Walla penitentiary, with others linked to burglaries in Seattle and Spokane.

John Stringer Spokane Walla Walla Ave R. C. Scott Sheriff's Office Land Scott Henry A. Kyer Augustine & Kyer Kyer 13Th Ave. N Beatt Reasie McCurdy Claude Bragg John M. Carmody C. A. Beebe Bragg Beche Seattle Dahl

Plan Co op Apartment in Seattle With 1000 Rooms

Seattle plans a cooperative apartment house of 1000 rooms costing about 1.239 million dollars. Sidney T of Manard Rental Agency says the site will overlook Lake Washington, to rise 11 stories in two sections. Eight ground floor units will have private frontage and all tenants share gardens, playgrounds, a cafe, and other modern conveniences.

Seattle Sidney T Manard Rental Agency L. C. Smith Lake Manard

Barber Charged With Theft After Haircut Incident

In Portland on January 24, F. Wilson sues alleging the barber trimmed his hair and, while doing so, removed a $20 bill from his pocket. The case centers on alleged theft tied to a routine haircut.

Portland F. Wilson

Husband of Woman Killed by Auto Is Hit by Street Car

George Johnson a 818 Allen pl building contractor whose wife was killed by an auto earlier this week was struck by a street car at Fourth Ave and Westlake about 930 am Saturday. He escaped serious injury, saying he was dazed while thinking of his wife and did not see the car turning the corner.

Second Ave George Johnson Allen Pl Fourth Ave Westlake Seaboard Building

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