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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1920

Page

8

Jap Slashed in Street Attack. Injured Worker Dies Not

A 40 year old Japanese railroad shop employee living on Maynard avenue was found with a severe throat wound on the Newman porch. He named a gang of countrymen as assailants but gave no motive and refused to identify them. He was treated at City Hospital and is expected to survive.

M. Japaneses Maynard Ave George Newman Newman Ave Fejloka Newhome Newman Porch R. F. Baeroe Newman Home

Chinatown gunfight shocks San Francisco

Three young Chinese bandits opened fire in Chinatown in a revolver duel with chop suey restaurant owners Chung Bong and Lock Fong Ming. Twenty shots were fired. Chung Bong was shot in the right shoulder and Ming was severely beaten. The trio fled uninjured and empty handed.

San Francisco Chinatown Chung Bong Lock Fong Ming Chung

Powhatan Adrift In Ocean Storm Off Halifax

Wireless messages from Charlestown navy yard report the Powhatan transport taking on water and in grave danger off Halifax. Gresham Acushnet and Lady Laurier stand by while destroyers Isherwood Breck were reassigned. 271 passengers were moved to the Northern Pacific earlier as the ship drifted in heavy seas about 200 miles from Halifax.

Boston Charlestown Navy Yard Halifax Gresham Acushnet Lady Laurier Isherwood Breck New York Powhatan Northern Pacific Nova Scotia Naval Communication Office

Tom Vick Charged After Prohibition Violation Incident

A man identified as Tom Vick, 24, Canneryman, was stopped Sunday night near Washington and Railroad Ave. by agents of the inquisitive dirty squad. A quart bottle of liquor was seized from his grip with the man claiming a mistaken bag. He denied wrongdoing and was charged with violating the Prohibition law.

Washington Railroad Ave Tom Vick

Fog Delays Steamer Jefferson En Route to Seattle

The steamer Jefferson, from Southeastern Alaska, faced heavy fog and delays of over 24 hours. Last contact was at 6 15 am Sunday, 10 miles south of Alert Bay, about 200 miles north of Vancouver Island, with concerns for the vessel and crew.

Alaska Jefferson Seattle Wireless Alert Bay Vancouver Island

Despondent Austrian Man Attempts Suicide in Cumberland

Chirik Guatovich of Cumberland, an Austrian, attempted death by his own action by shooting himself through the head on Sunday. He was brought to the city hospital Monday in serious condition after being taken there by relative Eli Guatovich in an automobile.

Chirik Guatovich Cumberland Eli Guatovich

Tip Toe Burglars Take 72 Diamonds in Seattle Homes

Burglars entered two Seattle residences through the kitchen Sunday without disturbing pots. Dr. W. N. Powers of 7003 Greenwood Ave reported 72 diamonds in a pin valued at 500 dollars and 50 dollars missing. Mia. 4. 1L. May of 6727 Phinney Ave was missing 4 dollars.

Seattle W. N. Powers Greenwood Ave Phinney Ave

Even Bachelors Have a Problem

L B Coleman hangs his pants over the foot of a bed in a Kenneth hotel room on First Avenue. The door is unlocked, adding a note of comic misfortune to a casual lodging scene.

L. B. Coleman Kenneth Hotel First Ave

Seattle man among injured in Canadian Pacific wreck

At least 15 dead and many injured after a rear end collision of two Vancouver express sections near Corbell Ontario. Names include Susan Peden and Hugh Peden of Vancouver, James Tilley, doctors and numerous travelers. The first section stalled due to extreme cold as torpedoes were placed to move the train. several Seattle residents named Rasmussen later found not to be among the injured.

Ottawa Ont Vancouver Express Canadian Pacific Corbell North Bay Mia Susan Peden Vancouver Wallace Hugh Peden James Tilley J. W. Chambers Calgary W. Beall Simmons Charlies H. Beall Arthur Bengalla Henel Breckenridge Lealie I. Burrowa Victoria C. A. Coderea Winnipeg Maude Copley Col BR. Innia William K. Lemme Mies McLaughlin G. Murray Saskatoon G. Maclaren George Tasmanansen Seattle George Saamannen Dorothy Skeene Los Angeles T. J. Spencer Medicine Hat G. KB. Graham John Adamson Altho George Rasmussena C. P. RB

Ambassadors Seek Dutch Extradition of Former German Emperor

Paris dispatch says the council of ambassadors will press Holland to surrender the former German emperor for trial by an Allied tribunal. The French government is instructed to answer the Dutch note point by point while awaiting US ratification of the Versailles treaty. Pending that ratification, French delegates will fill presidencies of plebiscite commissions instead of American or German representatives. Polish appeals for aid against Bolsheviks reach the council.

Paris United Presa Council of Ambassadors Holland Germany United States

Italy Strike Breaks As Workers Return To Jobs

Rome reports the nationwide railway strike easing with many workers resuming duties. The government mobilizes staff into the hardest hit divisions and 10 additional automobile routes open in Emilia. Forty five strikers are sentenced for attempts to intimidate others.

Camillo Cianfarra United Press Rome Hergia Emilia

Secretary Baker III Ill at Home in Washington

Washington January 26. Secretary of War Baker is ill at his home and confined to his room since yesterday noon. Col. Roger Brooks of the surgeon general’s office says the illness is likely only a cold that should improve after several days indoors.

Washington Baker Roger Brooks

Third Gangster Is Held in Jail

Lawrence White a 23 year old sailor has joined two accomplices in the city jail. Miss Irma Lawrence of Navarre hotel reports recovery of jewelry stolen Thursday night. Biegerstaffe Hastil hotel burglary suspect already in custody was arrested Saturday night and jewelry found in his pockets.

Lawrence White Irma Lawrence Navarre Hotel Seventh Ave Pike St White Richardson

Policeman Crawford Weds Miss Josephson at Ballard Presbyterian

Police Sgt Joseph J Crawford and Miss Salina Josephson of 1425 West 67th street were married Sunday night at the bride's home by Rev Honor I Wilhelm of Ballard Presbyterian Church. Best man was W C Morrison, a fellow officer.

Joseph J. Crawford Salina Josephson W. 67Th Young Lady’s Honor I. Wilhelm Ballard Presbyterian Church W. C. Morrison

Canada’s Governor General Salary Compared to US President

The governor-general of Canada earns 50000 dollars annually, which is 25000 dollars less than the annual pay of the president of the United States. The comparison highlights the gap between the two heads of state in official compensation.

Canada United States

Bon Marche Silk Fabrics For Spring Sewing Arrivals

The Bon Marche promotes silk fabrics for spring sewing with versatile options for home dressmakers. Messaline satin at 1.95 per yard, crepe de chine in multiple colors, wash satins at 2.50, printed georgettes at 2.95, Baronette satin and silk chiffon velvets priced for the season.

Petticoat Lane Silk Petticoats at Bon Marche

Petticoat Lane offers silk underskirts at 6.95 with all taffeta satin and jersey tops. Fresh spring models in multiple colors for street or wear. Cotton Petticoats from 1.25. silk up to 19.50. Petticoat Lane Second Floor Bon Marche.

Bon Marche

Embroidery Flouncings at 90c Yard in Store Display

Spring sewing rush fuels demand for Embroidery Flouncings offered at 90c per yard. Swiss and lawn fabrics range 27 to 40 inches wide with open and blind designs. Available on the upper main floor of the shop.

Warm Night Wear for Little Ones at Bon Marche

Baby shop offers flannelette gowns white and colored with collars or not in sizes 2 to 14 priced 1.25 to 1.50. Sleepers with feet for 4 to 8 years at 1.25. Wee gowns 6 months to 2 years 95c. Billie Burke Pajamas white pink blue 14 to 18 years 1.95. Bon Marche presents warm, practical nightwear for youngsters and teens.

Billie Burke

Special Lot of Large Ankle Shoes at Bon Marche

Women with larger ankles can be fitted from a special lot at the Bon Marche. The lines are somewhat broken but the price is remarkably low, and size must match the lot to fit properly.

Broken Lines of Shoes at Bon Marche Sale

Broken lines of women and white Egyptian cloth shoes offered at the Bon Marche on the upper main floor. Styles include black kid vamps black cravenette tops flexible soles and military heels, sizes 4 to 9 at 5.85 a pair. Egyptian cloth ankle shoes with enameled leather Louis heels widths A to EE sizes 8 to 8 at 5.85.

BON Marche

White Cotton Goods Price List from Fabric Floor (Third)

Mercerized batiste 2814 inches wide at 30c a yard. Mercerized batiste 40 inches wide up to 20 yards at 50c a yard. Checked nainsook pajama quality 86 inches wide up to 5 yards at 80c a yard. White pique sorted cards up to 10 yards at 50c a yard.

Batiste

10 Piece Cooking Set Special

Oxford brown and white fire proof cooking set priced at $1.75 includes 1 casserole 6 custard cups 1 mixing bowl and 1 shallow dish. No phone orders at this price. Fourth Floor.

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C.P.R BON Marchergain Copenhagen Fog S. S. Jefferson B.C Entente Kaiser Italy Secy Baker III Belgium
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