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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

7

Federals Move to Seize Lower California Territory

Mexican federal forces prepare to attack Lower California by land and sea. They plan to base operations at Ensenada and San Felipe to push Gov Exteban Canty from power, as De la Huerta seeks to regain control nationwide after Nuern Vill a’s surrender.

Mexico City California Exteban Canty President de la Huerta Ensenada San Felipe Nuemien Villa de la Huerta Mexico Diag

Villa Surrender Confirmed Amid Mexico Extradition Demand

Washington officials confirm the surrender of Francisco Villa the Mexican rebel leader to the Mexican government. The state department says no extradition of William Wilford connected to the Columbus New Mexico raid is under consideration, despite a U S demand.

Washington Francisco Villa

Francisco Vila Reported Healthy From Raids

El Paso reports Francisco Vila once known as Robin Hood of Mexico is healthy after raids. Messages to the Mexican consulate indicate his retirement to private life under guarantees from the De Tea Hyver government. Vila is described as enormously wealthy from ten years of banditry and plans to hide caches of bullion.

EL Paso Texas Francisco Vila Robin Heed Mexico Ville Tn Chihuahua Durango

Brick Butter Scam Confession Ties Two South End Men

Parry Thompson allegedly confessed to Detective A A Brown about a bricks for butter bunco. Thompson was arrested by Detective Joe Bianchi after attempting to sell bricks as butter. A South End restaurant owner, who bought the brick crate, opened it before payment and learned of Thompson’s arrest. Thompson reportedly said he had welded two crates of bricks for ten dollars each before being sought.

South End Parry Thompson Thompson A. A. Brown Joe Bianchi Witter Brown

Bandits sought after Peyton bank robbery

Denver July 29 two bandits sought in three counties for robbing the State bank at Peyton, Colo., of 16600 in cash and securities. They lacked an assistant cashier and a customer, looted the vault and fled in an automobile. Motion pictures replace public auctions in selling livestock.

Denver Ponssa Peyton Colo Tne

Reds Violate Polish Armistice Invasion Report

London reports say Bolsheviks violated the Polish armistice by occupying Pinsk Bkolka and Wolkowyszek and breaching the ceasefire line. Premier Saluteron warned Russia’s conduct jeopardizes the London peace conference with the Reds and elements of the Allies seeking a Septembers gathering.

London Tinsk Pinsk Bkolka Wolkowyseka Pirtwk Russia

Poland Reports Heavy Fighting on Front Lines

War office reports continued heavy fighting along the front with Polish forces resisting repeated attacks near Rokoda and surrounding regions. Reports mention Polish representatives being allowed to view the armistice lines at Brest-Litovak and Novitchi, while Soviet commander Toucha chevaky informs of the televised view.

Warsaw Tales Polaceviki War Office Rokoda Tandon Brest-Litowak Novitchi

Robertson and Others Listed With Seattle Residences

A compiled list shows individuals with residences in Seattle including Robert A. Robertson age 42 and May A Albino, plus Karl P Mobley of Santa Cruz and others such as Tra O Salem and Thomas Davin of Seattle. Ages range from mid twenties to seventies with several entries from Tacoma and Uniontown.

Robertson Robert A Seattle Albino May A. Tosch Gertrude Tbs Carl G Suottie Leepeltevenson Hazel D Legal Frederick We Fonter Otis Blanche Os Poster Wash Reier Frederick

Divorces Granted In Murky Court Docket

Divorce actions granted include Luter T from W Le Stetson and Tenbel from Edward Gote. Also listed are Oliver and Malinda with an apparent spouse mix. Final outcomes unclear due to garbled OCR.

Luter W. le Stetson Tenbel Edward Gote Oliver Malinda Ron Roy

Fragmentary obituary style notice with scattered names

A damaged OCR fragment lists several names and ages including Sara A Rohanjeter 66 and Charles Johnsen 59 with address hints at 1522 W 60th Ave and 2868 16th Ave W plus mentions infant Crawford and hospital reference. The text is garbled and incomplete.

Rohanjeter Sara A Hon- Johnsen Charles Crawford 16Th Ave Pent Fone Hanita Andy Aintsa SM Freektin

Escaped Killer Sought After Conviction in Japan Case

British Columbia officials issued a watch for George Van Horst an escaped convict from New Westminster penitentiary. He had slain a Japanese man years ago robbed a house 60 000 gem value and later assaulted port commissioner T S Lippy. Capt M J Powers recalls the arrest and parole history ending with the lethal act after his release.

British Columbia George van Horst New Westminster van Torst van Horst M. J. Powere T.S. Lippy Lippy J. T. Mason Hans Damm South End Walla Walla Powers

King County Sues to Vacate 1919 Divorce Decree

Attorney for King County appeared before Superior Judge Cal vin 8S Mall with a petition to vacate a divorce decree awarded Barry C. Jackson from Minnie C. Jackson in January 1919 on grounds of fraud. The state says Jackson filed an affidavit claiming he was unaware of his wife's residence and knew she lived in Venice, California. He testified he tried twice to learn her residence but failed.

King County Calvin Mall Barry C. Jackson Minnie C. Jackson Jackson Venice Cal Mante

South End Auto Show Draws Seattle Residents

Seattle residents invited to an event at 1110 Bailey St Georgetown showcasing automobile accessories with music and dancing. Committee headed by Louis Lee of the Jack Kniffe Windshield Co announced the plans Thursday.

Seattle Bailey St Georgetown Louis Lee Jackkniffe Windshield Co

New Carburetor Promises 46 to 50 Miles per Gallon

An Air Friction Carburetor Co invention claims Ford and other cars will use 30 to 50 percent less gasoline. It enables easier cold starts, higher mileage, and allows cheap fuel or kerosene blends. Dealers seek agents. 30 day trial offered with easy installation.

Ford Madison St Dayton Ohio Adv

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