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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

7

Days in Jail Window Climber

A fragmented line mentions a jail sentence of sixty three days for a window climber. The readable portion notes the duration and subject but lacks full context or sentencing details.

Swiss lad leaves Montreal hotel to inherit 200000 francs

Olympia reports Joe Haller, a Swiss cook who fed state highway crews, will depart for Europe after learning his father died and left him 200,000 francs and the Continental hotel at Montreal. He announces his departure on the first boat.

Olympia Switzerland State Highway Department Joe Haller Montreal Joe Europe

Dance evenings for enlisted men at Soldiers and Sailors club

Two separate dances begin Thursday and Friday night for enlisted men only. Hostesses at Fourth Ave and Cherry will issue admission cards via call or chaperon. Cards required. dance attendees must register names at the club. Main 2286 for telephonic arrangements.

Ory Soldiers and Sailors’ Club Fourth Ave Cherry Hoetessen Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club

Man Chokes Woman In Break-In At Eighth Ave Home

Police seek a 25 year old man who forced entry to Mrs L Nealdean at 1917 Eighth Ave Tuesday. He choked her and fled when she screamed as neighbors aided her. Description: heavyset, dark clothing, cap, about five feet tall and inches tall.

Mra . L. Nealdean Eighth Ave Mra. Nealdean

Jefferson Bank Closes in Iowa Run Fears Prompt Flight

The City Bank of Jefferson Iowa closed its doors amid fears of a run. President Jay M Whegina of the Farmers and Merchants bank rushed to Des Moines by air for several thousand dollars in currency. The bank was capitalized at $50 000. A separate note mentions Turnholt Belgium hosting a lacemaking school attended by 1400 children.

Des Moines Iowa City Bank Jefferson Here Jay M. Whegina Farmers and Merchants Bank

Airship Blimp 610 Plunges into Jamaica Bay During Yacht Race

The naval blimp 610 carrying four officers and three newspaper men fell 3000 feet into Jamaica Bay as ballast was dumped during yacht races. Motor boats rescued all aboard after the craft submerged and blew onto rocks near Barren Island.

Paul R. Mallon New York Jamaica Bay O. K Louieville Earl Daniels Daniels O. B. Calla J. R. Dennin Naval Station Ooner Barren Island

Lipton yacht Shamrock leads in five mile windward race

The Shamrock and Resolute faced light winds as about 100 spectators watched the fifth race toward the cup defense. Shamrock repaired a torn jib and finished within reach of the Lipton challenge, with Resolute close behind.

Shamrock Resolute Lipton Adama New York Yacht Club Royal Ulster Yacht Club

Four Convicts Escape Monroe Reformatory Slips to Seattle

Four prisoners fled the Monroe reformatory after scaling a barricade as a guard’s rifle jammed. The fugitives Ployd Beverly Albert Star Joy Garrison and Floyd Simmons from King Yakima Spokane and Thurston counties slipped into Seattle pursued by King County deputies and police and remained at large as dawn approached.

Seattle Monroe Reformatory Snohomish County Reformatory Liberty Ployd Beverly King County Albert Star Yakima County Joy Garrison Spokane County Floyd Simmons Thurston County Everett Beverly

Burglary Report Linked to Comet Room Timé Event

Car l Landgren living near First ave and Bellet reported a break in Tuesday. Burglars entered his room from a room across the court Timé with a plank. Landgren claims minus a suit and says I love to eat at Boldt's.

Bridge Court Carl Landgren First Ave Landgren

Night Notices and Births in City Resources

Public events at the Veterans Home and Atlantic fleet reception fill the city agenda. Births announced include Strangberg, Horton, and several others across Swedish and Providence hospitals. marriages and legal notices list numerous names and residences. Deaths and obituaries appear for Labineky, Prenatt, Nelson, Waite, and others in local papers.

Nietsel Sexton Hkellef Corps Piente Neen Mainier Valley Mieeta Labineky Patroney Providence Hospital Jose Third Ave N. Nelson Carl Belmont Ave Waite Fred W Auburn Wash Damm Worthy J City View Hanson 12Th Ave Jackeony John Halloran William

Jail Worries Jack Johnson Returns From Exile

Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion arrives at Los Angeles jail after surrendering to Sheriff Cline in Tijuana. He was brought to Fort Leavenworth on a scheduled second lap of a chaperoned trip and admits a prior eight year exile ending with a Mann Act conviction. Johnson expresses optimism, plans to bond and appeal, and is recorded with assets of 462 dollars and a pair of red dice.

Angeles Jack Johnson United States Fort Leavenworth Los Angeles Cline Los Angeles County Tijuana Johnson Canada Jackson Amile Jack Chicago

Roessler Reported AWOL From Camp Murray Guard

Deputy Sheriff received word that Herman E Roessler 40 a Sterling Hat Co employee 66 Pike St is AWOL from Camp Murray during two weeks of summer National Guard maneuvers Roessler serves with Co B element and is noted for bat blocking in the factory.

National Guard Herman E. Roessler Sterling Hat Co Pike St E. Hughes Roessler Camp Murray Co. B. National Guard

Sheriff Warns of Large Durham Bull on Seattle Streets

The sheriff requests vigilance for a 1,200 pound Durham bull reported roaming toward Seattle. Dairyman Adolph Bronber stated the animal strayed and was seen heading into the city Tuesday.

Seattle Sheriff's Department Adolph Bronber Meadows Dairyman

Palm Canyon Fire Reaches 400 Men Battling to Save Palms

Riverside California July 21 Reinforcements head to Palm Canyon to relieve crews who have fought for 34 hours to protect the United States only native palm collection. Marchfield plans to send another squad today to continue the relief effort targeting the fire line.

Riverside Cal Palm Canyon United States Marchfield

Grand Larceny Charged in Y Ishikawa Deal Case

Grand Larceny charges were filed against Joe Poppovich by Prosecutor Fred C. Brown on Wednesday. Poppovich allegedly appropriated 36.5 belonging to Y Ishikawa while acting as the latter's agent in a business transaction.

Joe Poppovich Fred C. Brown Poppovich Y. Ishikawa

Workmen Halt Possible Collision Outside Duthie Shipyard

Workmen intervened to prevent a fight between EB. Jones and Mat Blaustein near the Duthie shipyard Tuesday afternoon. Blaustein was struck by Jones’ car as he darted into the auto path. Blaustein reportedly tore the license from Jones’ vehicle amid the incident.

Jones Fighth Ave Mat Blaustein 20Th Ave Blaustein Jones’ Auto Duthie Pilaustein Jones Auto Auto

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