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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

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Elizabeth Magee Returns Home After Elopement

Clyde Bissell, alias Clyde Spinning, and Elizabeth Magee return to Los Angeles after a monthlong search. They wed in Visalia with Magee using her mother's maiden name Creer. Colorado authorities will handle Spinning for robbery and possible parole violations. Magee’s father plans to seek annulment.

Los Angeles Clyde Bissell Elizabeth Magee Seattle Bissell Clyde Spinning Colorado Buena Vista Gatoa Lyle Spinning Visalia Elizabeth “Creer Magee

Thunderstorms and the Northwest torn by memory and myth

A reflective reminiscence contrasts childhood storms and religious fear with modern geology noting repeated floods and land changes from California to the plains. The narrator recalls how thunder and lightning shaped youth, weather as a force, and the shifting earth revealing ancient seas and lakes across regions.

Yachting Race Sees Shamrock Closer With Resolute Hit By Light Breeze

The Shamrock and Resolute battled in a tight yacht race off the Jersey coast. Breeze rose to 12 knots then faded, delaying the start until 1:00 pm. By 2:25 Shamrock led by about a quarter mile as both vessels traded late tactical tacks.

Shamrock Burton Resolute Jersey Highlands Olute Lute Adams Lee Rock

Boys Drop Clay on Passing Auto Under Bridge

Mrs. F. M. Scott narrowly escaped serious injury Tuesday afternoon when boys dropped a large lump of clay on her auto as it passed under the 12th Ave Bridge. The clay tore a hole in the roof and landed in the rear. Officers later could not locate the youths.

F. M. Scott Koys 12Th Ave

Cat or vacation in county auditor office

Vancouver Washington July 21 reports the county auditor's office must either find a cat or grant vacations to all the young lady clerks after a colony of mice established a reign of terror in the office.

Vancouver Wash

Bandits Rob All Man at Fales Paper Co Front

Two bandits assaulted and robbed a man who refused to give his name in front of the Fales Paper Co on Fourth Ave and Dearborn St early Wednesday. Merchant patrolman T. J. Hammer at 802 Seventh Ave notified police.

Fales Paper Co Fourth Ave Dearborn St T. J. Hammer Seventh Ave

Bruce Is Again Held as a Red Alleged I W W Organizer

James Bruce, alleged I W W organizer, was again detained by Sat P F Keefe's red squad this week. A warrant charging criminal syndicalism was filed against him Wednesday by Prosecutor Fred C Brown.

James Bruce Sat. P. F

NAB WOMEN IN WET CABARET RAID

Police raided a Magnolia bluff cabaret at 2320 W Crockett, arresting five women and 12 men at 3 30 am. Seventy eight quarts of beer were seized. Entrance was gained by flashing car lights on the windows and signaling to the proprietor who appeared with a flashlight. Ballard precinct patrolmen conducted the raid.

W. Crockett «T Magnolia Bluff Ballard

Building Bricks Sold as Butter Accusation

Harry Thompson, 30, was accused of attempting to sell crated bricks as butter to raise money for drugs. Detectives Bianchi and Majewski state he offered the butter crate to a Yesterday restaurant proprietor, who, about to open the box, alerted authorities and Thompson fled before being arrested today.

Harry Thompson Joe Bianchi John Majewski Thompson

Turkish Cabinet Resigns After Dispatches Report

TONDON July 21. The Turkish cabinet has resigned, according to dispatches here.

Tondon

Runaway Seattle Boys Found After Indian Wigwam Adventure

Kenneth Sturges eleven and Randall Penney twelve were missing since Sunday after telling parents they would see a picture show. They were found in Port Townsend hotel lobby after spending Sunday with an Indian at a wigwam and returning to Seattle willing to go home.

Kenneth Sturges Randall Penney Seattle Port Townsend Kenneth Randall William A. Sturges Pontius Ave L. W. Penney Terry Ave Penney

Nutt and Acorn Both Arrested After Speeding Incident

After Earle K. Nutt, 44, of 2483 First Ave North, was arrested for speeding 28 mph on 12th Ave Tuesday, A. Acorn of 3500 Frink Blvd was arrested for traffic ordinance violation. Nutt released on $16 bond. Acorn surrendered $2 bond.

Earle K. Nutt First Ave. N 12Th Ave Acorn Nutt White Co Western Distriction Co

May Golden Identified As Hold-Up

Robbery added to charges against May Golden twenty two after Sugiura identified her as the woman who stole 140 dollars from him on Wellers street between 12th and 14th avenues Sunday night. She admitted safecracking shoplifting and pocket picking. May was arrested Monday after a chase with officers. Sugura was taken to city jail Tuesday afternoon.

May Golden Sugiura Shelby At Weller #t 12Th Ave 14Th Ave E. Tennant Highthave Virginia St Hasselblad P. B. Knapp May Sugrura Knapp Wellérst

Prowlers Invade New Washington Hotel Room

F B Ladebese reported theft from room 1016 at the New Washington hotel after three suits two pair of trousers a coat and a hat were stolen. Police were notified Tuesday and are investigating the burglary.

New Washington Hotel F. B. Ladebese

Judge Rules Alimony At Ten Dollars A Week

In Chicago on July 21 Judge Trude ordered Lieut Eddie Nelson to pay his former wife ten dollars weekly alimony citing their divorce case. Mrs Nelson testified that Nelson earned a dollar a minute as an aviator, highlighting the financial stakes in the dispute.

Chicago Trude Eddie Nelson Nelson

Alaska Aviators Again on the Way

Erie Pa July 21 The three flyers of the army squadron under Capt St Clair Street left Mineola N Y bound for Alaska weather bound here since last Thursday. They flew to Grand Rapids Mich in rapid succession today the other flyer left yesterday afternoon and arrived at Grand Rapids safely last night.

Erie St. Clair Street Mineola N. Y Alaska Grand Rapids Mich

Rickey Interruption At Prohibitionists Meeting

Lincoln reporter notes the national prohibitionista executive committee meeting was interrupted when a hotel page called for Beers Rickey and Lightwines. No one answered. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln Nebraska.

R. G. Rickey Lincoln Neb The National Prohibitionista Mr. Beers Mr. G. Rickey Lightwines

Man Jailed Ninety Days For Shoes Theft

C G Smith was jailed for 90 days by Justice Otis W Brinker after stealing a pair of brogues valued at 12.50 from J F Currier. The incident occurred Wednesday as police records show.

C. G. Smith Otis W. Brinker Smith J. F. Currier

Rainier Fiesta Opens Thursday Feature by Gov Hart

The Rainier valley annual fiesta opens Thursday with games sports and music. Gov Louis F Hart will give an address on the second day as part of the three day celebration.

Rainier Valley Louis F. Hart

They Are Going Crazy Over Ouija Boards

Dr Marcus L Curry in Trenton notes mania for ouija boards crowds scare him for public mental health. he warns asylum overcrowding unless tastes shift to wholesome diversions.

CYA Board Trenton N. J Marcus L. Curry

Three Soldiers Wounded in Ireland Ambush Near Bally Bourney

Three soldiers were wounded when an armed band ambushed a military lorry near Bally Bourney in Cork today. The attack occurred as the column traveled through the area, with authorities pursuing the assailants.

Ireland Cork Bally Bourney

Navy Men Swarm to City for Midshipmen Tours

Seattle welcomed hundreds of midshipmen officers and sailors today with tours of the city by auto and dinners in private homes. A parade of 750 visiting future admirals led by a battleship band was a highlight, with midshipmen to assemble for the march at 1:30 p m. Officials planned a naval review with Secretary Daniels and Interior Secretary Payne aboard the Idaho, and extended shore leave for Washington state cadets.

Seattle Naval Training Academy Annapolis Washington St Yester Way Second Ave Second Virginia St Armory E. J. Fuller Fuller Fourth and Madison East Coast Connecticut Bell St Payne Idaho Alaska King County Democratic Club Chamber of Commerce Washington State J. D. Shaw Spokane California B. B. Adell C. Adell A. A. Ageton G. Baker, Jr H. D. Batterton K R. Belch G. M. Brooke W. P. Burford R. BE. Carr B. B. Cassels J. R

1700 Girls Sought to Dance with Sailors

Naval recruiters seek 1700 young women to dance with sailors from the battle fleet. The appeal calls for eligible girls to join a mass social event at the Armory, inviting participation from readers.

Purse and Diamond Ring Returned After Lost Pocketing

Mrs J E Castner of 1766 Market Ballard reported losing a purse on Pier 4 containing legal papers and a $300 diamond ring. On Tuesday George Coryell Jr a lawyer of Empire Building 1162 66 returned the purse and contents in response to her ad.

J. E. Castner Ballard Diogenes Pier 4 George Coryell, Jr Empire Building

Tokens For Sale As Fare Schedule Changes

Beginning Thursday tokens for street car fares go on sale at principal transfer points to speed traffic when the new fare schedule starts next Saturday. Tokens cost four for a quarter and may be paid with cash or fares. Five cent tokens now in use expire Saturday but may be redeemed at room 507 county city building. Officials ask buyers to limit purchases to 25 cents during the initial period to aid conductors.

D. W. Henderson

Erwin Bergdoll Surrenders to Authorities at Governors Island

Erwin Bergdoll of Philadelphia, long sought as a draft evader, surrendered to federal authorities today at Governor's Island. He is Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s brother, with a nationwide search underway for the latter. Bergdoll was ordered confined at Fort Jay, a prison once used for his brother during an escape episode.

New York Erwin Bergdoll Philadelphia Governor's Island Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Bergdoll Fort Jay

Runaway Car Injures Two Young Girls

Nadine Barber five and cousin Jessie four suffered cuts and bruises after a runaway auto ride down East Olive street Tuesday evening. Jessie jumped from the car and escaped with minor injuries while Nadine remained in the front seat until the vehicle crashed into a woodshed. Nadine is the daughter of O. E. Barber and Jessie is G. W. Barber's child, both residents of local addresses.

Nadine Barber Jessie Olive St. Hill G. W. Barber Olive St Nadine O. E. Barber Llth Ave

Murderer Mose Gibson Sentenced to Hang

Santa Ana California July 21 Mose Gibson, killer of Roy Trapp a Fullerton rancher, was sentenced to hang at San Quentin Prison on September 24 after pleading guilty to first degree murder.

Santa Ana Cal Mose Gibson Roy Trapp Fullerton San Quentin Prison

Fire Sweeps Marysville Business Block

A morning blaze in Marysville California destroyed a block of businesses with damage estimated at 250000 dollars. The fire started in Fred E Moore garage and quickly spread to surrounding stores in the business district.

Marysville Cal Fred 8. Moore

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