Postwar crime wave sweeps across major cities
A The Star survey details postwar crime hitting the East and West with lax policing, political interference, and criminals using autos to evade pursuit. New York reorganizes police, Chicago reports near daily killings and 13,000 robberies totaling 194 million loot, Cleveland works with Loyal American Legion to drive out criminals amid open city and parole issues.
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City and national crime trends reported across cities
Boston police report a rise in bootlegging and drunkenness with 21 400 arrests in the year. St Louis notes crime declines after police changes, with 133 murders in 1919 and robbery drops. Denver votes for Col Philip Van Cise as prosecutor amid blue law rhetoric. New Orleans anticipates spring crime, with fewer murders in 1920. San Francisco records a 50 percent crime drop in 1920 and notes drug traffic concerns.
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Death row rises across states as executions loom
Report lists inmates facing death in Oklahoma Arkansas Wyoming Utah Pennsylvania and Montana. Oklahoma schedules first double electrocution on Feb 25 while Cleveland sees three awaiting execution. Some deaths tied to hate crimes jealousy and robbery.
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Caldwell Rides In Portland Patrol Wagon To Shrine
Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell accompanied by Portland Mayor George L. Baker rode in a police patrol wagon from the Imperial hotel to a Shriners initiation ceremony. Caldwell, chief rabban of Nile temple, was guest of honor for the event.
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Salmon Surplus Explained by Packers Leader
Fred J. Wettrick president of the Standard Salmon Packers' Co. told about 150 Transportation Club members that the so called salmon surplus is a buildup from wartime market elimination, not a real surplus, and urged transportation men nationwide to understand the facts and help rebuild markets.
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University of Washington offers law argumen t course via extension service
The extension service of the University of Washington offers a course in argumentation aimed at lawyers. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p m in the Henry building extension offices.
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Suspend Parcel Post Service to Rumania
Parcel post to Romania has been suspended announced at the local post office. Limits on parcel post to France will rise from 11 pounds to 22 pounds after February 1.
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Slayings Trigger Armed Standoff and Police Funeral Plans
The article details the police shooting spree ending in Det. James O'Brien's death, with Officer Angie's funeral planned alongside a vigil for the fallen and suspicions on Schmitt. It notes gunman Schmitt's arrest, the trial setup, and a citywide push to clear gunmen, plus family impacts including O'Brien's widow and four children.
More Police to Be Asked of Council
Mayor Hugh M Caldwell and Police Chief W H Bearing will appear before Seattle and renew their plea for funds to hire more officers. The force is 48 men short from a year ago according to Searing whose budget request was refused. The move followed Friday night killings and shootings including Detective James O Brien and Patrolmen Angie McMillan Carman and a laborer.
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Robberies Plague Seattle Alleys And Stores
Marching HW Pennington of Anchorage was robbed in an alley near Seventh Ave and Columbia St by two masked bandits who used a gun to demand cash and travelers' checks. Similar thieves on Saturday sought $200 from C L Raymer after forcing him from a car. Unmasked robbers hit Frank Apostel at Cherry Pharmacy stealing $5 and $15.90. Police report arrests of Jim Mitchell and KE Johnson, and notes other burglaries and ransacked homes in Seattle.
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Portland raids shut down planned IWW memorial meeting
In Portland Oregon police arrested thirteen alleged Union Liberty League members last night and blocked a scheduled memorial meeting for Bloody Sunday 1905 Petrograd. Ragnar Johanson of Seattle and Elmer Smith of Centralia were listed as main speakers. city officials said no meeting of IWW or any organization seeking revolutionary action would be allowed.
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Harding E. 'oys Southern Outing
Rock Ledge Florida January 24 The presence of Henry Fletcher former ambassador to Mexico in President-elect Harding's vacation party sparked speculation he could be a secretary of state candidate as a Hughes Root compromise Fletcher entered the diplomatic service under Roosevelt He is related by marriage to Henry P Davidson of J P Morgan Co The Victoria houseboat voyage paused as Harding joined a round of golf on the Rock Ledge links The president elect's face darkened with a tan under the Southern sun and he appeared refreshed
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Enchantress Opera Set for Metropolitan Stage in April
The Enchantress by Victor Herbert will be staged as the university spring opera at the Metropolitan in mid April. Jean McMorran, a campus dramatics leader, will lead the cast under the direction of Dean Irving M. Glen of the fine arts college.
Deadbeat Dan and Ex Flame in Old Money Fire
A terse Sydney Bulletin piece recalls Deadbeat Dan and an old flame, the narrator claiming money was burned by them both. The dialogue hints at financial trouble and past romance ending in loss.
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Percolator of aluminum with ebony handle and glass top
Pictured is a six cup percolator of pure seamless aluminum with a substantial ebonized wood handle and a hinged cover with glass top. Extra good value at 31-65. Housewares Section THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE.
Printed scrim sale for curtains at low price
Downstairs Store offers three scrim patterns 36 inches wide at 25¢ per yard blue dot on white bowknot and pink designs suited for kitchen bath and bedroom use. Also blue floral border curtain voile 36 inches wide 35¢ per yard.
Nose Flute Joins Jazz Scene From Philippines
Walter C. Chambers, a U S soldier stationed in the Philippines, invents a bamboo saxophone or nose flute. The instrument uses a nose cap and humming with the mouth closed to produce music, and any one who can hum a tune can play it.
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Walter C. Chambers
U. S
Philippines
Potato discovery linked to Spanish Portuguese explorers
A historical note asserts that potatoes were discovered by Spanish or Portuguese explorers in the wilds of Chile. The claim places the origin in early colonial exploration and ties it to the native terrain of South America.
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Ha ha ha San Francisco role fuels silent refusal
Dialogue hints at a failed romance with a woman giving only a muffled laugh. The exchange captures a social tension and an implied rejection without explicit confirmation. The snippet centers on a man’s perception of the woman’s response in a casual conversation.
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