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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
9
Photographs by Don Com and James Hare for The Star capture Polish peasants fleeing west as the front collapses. A crowd tracks refugees along railway lines while one man wheels a hand cart carrying all his possessions.
Nestor Walkka and Ed Paja of Deep River, longtime saloon and brewery operators, were jailed in Astoria on federal prohibition charges. With Federal Prohibition Agent Leonard Regan, they entered Deep Silver and seized beer and brewing equipment from the hotel bar and nearby brewery.
Carl Gerber a 30 year old iron molder shot and killed Mrs Ernest Downs 44 at the Downs home amid jealousy allegations. He then attempted to shoot himself but failed to discharge. Gerber was arrested and jailed. he had draft evasion conviction in the past. Mrs Downs was wife of Ernest Downs a log sealer and Gerber was a boarder in their house. Witnesses noted they had been drinking an extract with water prior to the incident.
A readable list of birth and admission notices includes multiple patients and newborns from Seattle General and Columbus sanitariums, with names such as Frank Johnson, imperial and minor hospital references, and various street addresses. The fragment notes newborn boys and girls, including a Providence hospital entry, alongside listed guardians and physicians.
Frankie Riley, chauffeur for Reliable Taxicab Co., was found under his taxi in front of the Butler hotel Thursday. A bystander feared he had been hit, but Lt Ralph Olmstead ruled Riley drunk. Separate fire at 1406 10 Western Ave damaged three shops for about 9000, including Babcock Wilson restaurant and May er Bakery. Cause undetermined.
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