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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1920

Page

9

Mayoralty Candidates Present Their Claims

Three candidates outlined their positions at a King County Democratic meeting. MB Calawen claimed practical experience and honesty, Duncan stressed public service and reform, while C. Fitzgerald defended his six year record and commitment to Skagit power and railway accountability.

King County Democratic Municipal Meves Can MB Calawen Corpor Council Ole Hanson Triple al Frank A. Duncan Central Law Council le Hanson Skagit C. &. Fitzgerald

Cobalt Camp Known For Strict Temperance Rules

The mildest mining camp is at Cobalt Canada where there has never been a liquor saloon and public gambling has been prohibited.

Cobalt Canada

Seattle Scots Celebrate Robert Burns Birthday Night

The Seattle Pipe Band, Western hemisphere champions, headlines a Metropolitan theatre Burns event. Frederick Taggart and Mrs Lillian Davie of Vancouver and Mrs C Hackman of Seattle are soloists with a program featuring solos and dances by Misses Johnstone Dow Ferguson Tennant Burton and Palmer.

Scotland Robert Burns Metropolitan Theatre Seattle Cape Nome Cape Horn Seaforth Highlanders Vancouver Lb. C Frederick Taggart Mra Lillian Davie C. Hackman Missen Fither Johnstone Margaret Dow June Ferguson Laura Tennant Claudia Burton Bonita Palmer

Lecture on Business Meth Ode and Canleamanship

Hr L Knox will give a lecture on business meth ode and canleamanship in the Y M C A auditorium next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Hr. L. Knox

Noted Robbery Suspect Confesses to First Hit Shooting

Police recount the confrontation that ended with a fatal shooting after a store raid. Cole, 24, reportedly told Baerman it was his first job and claimed San Francisco as his origin. Sucevich, 27, unmarried, lived near his Madison Street shop. Captain Tennent questioned Cole an hour after his capture. Two dollars remained in the cash register.

Charles Tennant Cole Baerman San Francisco Sucevich Madison St

Episcopal nationwide drive opens with strong response

The 42 million church fundraiser began at noon Sunday and within fifteen minutes Hoquiam reported its full quota subscribed. Seattle headquarters noted Seattle churches were behind Hoquiam but expect to top the goal as reports came in from many churches promising to raise funds.

A. Peterson Funda Hoquiam Seattle Treporta

Montgomery guards prepare for murder trial in Montesano

Eleven defendants in the Grays Harbor case face a murder trial after Judge Wilson denied a change of venue. Prosecutors aim to prove premeditation while the defense argues self defense. Police precautions include 24 deputy sheriffs patrolling Montesano and aid from American Legion members in Centralia, Hoquiam, and Elma.

Clem J. Bandad United Press Montesano Dan Vanderveer W. Wy John M. Wilson Wilson Ow. W Centralia George V. Vanderveer W. W. Hall Grays Harbor Milner & Smith Sesson Grave Harbor John M. Wileaon Olympia Jeff Bartell American Legion Hoquiam Elma Warren Grimm Leutenant Siberian Expeditionary Forces Dale Hubbard Arthur Macelfresh Jen Casagranda Loren Rob Rte Roy Becker Britt Smith Mike Sheehan Bert Bland John Lamb James McInerney Eugene Farnett C. Bland Bert Falukner Elmer & Smith Ole Hansen John Doe Davin Loren Roberta Jeff Bartel

Woman to Face Murder Trial in Marysville

In Marysville California on January 26 the murder trial of Mrs Gertrude Wilson begins amid a crisis as Assistant District Attorney Eadward St Stanwood resigns and DA Raymond Mannel, ill with pneumonia, recognizes Blanwood's departure. Mrs Wilson and her brother Rank McCormick are charged with killing Charles A Brown, a sheep rancher, with detentions in Yuba County jail since November 1. Special prosecutor W H Carlin may seek a postponement as the prosecution loses its key witness Mrs J L Martin who vanished last week.

Tracy Faces Loss In Grappling With Lettuce Planting

In Angeles on January 26 M. D. Tracy lost the decision in a grappling match and then attempted to plant a bed of lettuce. While spading, he dug up his $20 spectacles. If he recovers the spectacles he must dig up the lettuce.

Angeles M. D. Tracy

Local events lineup includes Legion, auxiliary meet and talks

Monday brings events at M Armory Kimner J Noble post members and American Legion with Women's auxiliary candidates. A Muslim Ferit Presbyterian church hosts Major Jack Hamilton speaking on Tibet for France relief. Mayor Fitzgerald addresses King County Colored Men's club. Metropolitan hosts Robert Burns birthday anniversary.

M—Armory Kimner J Noble Post American Legion Women's Auxiliary Firet Presbyterian Church Jack Hamilton Tibet Land of Mystery Patherlens Children of France Washington Hall 14Th Ave K. Fi Witegerald King County Colored Men's Club Metropolitan Robert Hurns

Violinist Heifetz to headline Ladies' Musical Club recital

Metropolitan descha Heifetz, famed violinist, appears in a recital under the auspices of the Ladies' Musical Club this Tuesday afternoon. Attendance and program details remain to be announced.

F. M Descha Heifetz Ladies’ Musical Club

George Burshon Hospitalized After Stroke at Vine Court

George Burshon, 60, a janitor for Mrs Porter's Salad Dressing Co, is in city hospital after a stroke. He was found unconscious in a bathroom at Vine Court apartments, 2602 Third Ave, Sun.

George Burshon

Martial Law in Ireland Considered by British Government

London reports the government may grant Lord French wide powers to quell unrest in Ireland and even declare martial law if needed. An order was issued offering rewards totaling about 700000 dollars for informants leading to arrests after 14 police deaths since July, spurred by the Dublin murder of Assistant Police Commissioner Redmond. Dublin authorities thwarted a martial law proclamation at the last moment.

London Lord French Ireland Redmond Dublin United Press

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