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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
4
The Star lists free Situations Wanted notices for ex service men and a mix of real estate and business ads. Listings include cars, farms, acreage, rental housing, and exchanges with contact cues, plus stocks and bonds offers and loans hush.
Directory itemizing attorneys at law patent attorneys accountants chiropractors loan companies jewelers optician painting and repair firms piano tuners plumbing and heating suppliers and window cleaning services. Includes addresses and brief service notes such as free consultations and loan terms.
The life of Ah Sue spans disputes over her sold price of 800 dollars and custody by Seattle tongs. Hale Wing’s testimony links her to tong wars. immigration officials pursue deportation while Ah Sue appeals for habeas corpus in federal court. She remains detained awaiting a hearing as the case unfolds.
Edward MacGrath, superintendent of railway mail service, said Monday that no definite decisions emerged from a trip to Victoria on the Seattle to Victoria air mail plan. He will wire Ottawa to seek cooperation, else the U S may push the service alone, with Washington growing impatient at the delay.
A. P. Dilley of 309 Waldorf hotel reported a intruder after going to bed. A man entered room 306. Dilley restrained him and police, led by Motor Patrolman J. J. Rush, arrested the intruder who gave his name as Joe Greenberg, 28, a solicitor.
Prosecutor Jed C. Brown swore out a grand larceny warrant Monday for Ray Kelers over an alleged theft of a car from the Hippodrome on July 21. Kelers was arrested recently in Centria for possession of the machine.
Federal officers found 23 quarts of corn whisky in an alleged blind pig run by Josie Winters at 201% Second Ave. Josie Winters pleaded guilty and was fined $100 by U.S. Judge Frank H. Rudkin. Home made advice proves as unsatisfactory as any other brand.
In Clinton Indiana on July 26 about 2500 Til nois coal miners walked off their jobs. Union officials offered no comment though the action reflected dissatisfaction with the federal commission award.
Morris Bernstein is charged with first degree forgery after allegedly drafting a $47.50 check on the Seattle National Bank using the name Edward Burnett. Prosecutor Fred C. Brown filed the information on Monday.
A divorce complaint filed in superior court accuses L. F. of browbeating and harassing N. M. after a marriage begun in 1902. When N. M. asked for alimony the couple’s troubles escalated, prompting the court action. The filing names two Joneses, one L. F. and the other N. M., in connection with the case.
Spokane July 26 Ray Hayes a brakeman and his wife were halted by two would be robbers on their way home. Hayes dodged two bullets and gave chase when one assailant fired. He said they came mad and he acted in self defense.
H V Minick of Oxford hotel told police Monday that a man snatched his solid gold cased watch at Breakers cafe located at 404 Fifth Ave. 8. The incident description and victim's account were given to authorities.
Burglars entered C. A. Partiow's home at 1209 BE Union Street over the weekend but failed to open the safe. The attempt ended without entry or theft.
A thief entered M Chapman's home and stole $15 worth of goods while the family was on a Sunday outing. Ralph Kennett, 24, a chauffeur, was arrested on a theft accusation tied to a brown hat from KB I Gadd at 628 West Queen Anne Avenue. Patrolman Van Horne made the arrest at 625 Priest Street. Washington street resident M O Okamoto reported a strangling incident after disentangling from an unknown man.
Princess Raindrop aged 14 daughter of a Piute chieftain and Laughing Brook aged 11, awaiting return to the Mojave Indian school in Arizona after camping atop a city hill for several days. They told officials the school felt artificial and longed for the open country. local authorities ordered their return.
Bella Henderson fourteen and logger Tom Hovland vanished Sunday night near Kanasket. Bloodhounds join a hunting party as A Henderson appeals to Sheriff Stringer. Shreds of clothing found. Kioth Henderson and Hovland work for Page Lumber Co eight miles beyond Kanasket. Deputy Beebe and Murphy with dogs continue the manhunt Monday afternoon.
Lieut. Col. Walter B. Beals, a nonpartisan judicial ticket candidate, chronicles birthplace in St Paul Minnesota, career from Seattle lawyer to judge advocate in World War I, promotion to lieutenant colonel in 1919, and leadership roles in patriotic societies including the Washington Society Sons of the American Revolution and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Mrs Vankirk reported a purse containing 95 dollars stolen from her room at 1019 Terry Ave. She notified police Monday. In other items Congressman John F Miller will speak August 3 in Greenwood Hall to Woodland Park Republican club members and others. The club will hold open meetings until after the primaries. Various candidates have addressed meetings. Irrelevant ad-like lines about shoe prices and kissing are noted.
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