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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
2
A chaotic scene at Green Street involves Old Timer a Maltean chimpanzee from U S 8 station and other animals as the creature climbs, chases, and injures a child before being moved to a taxidier. Police and attendants intervene while residents describe the animal as a bad boy and the event draws hundreds.
Edgar Morton a 29 year old colored gambler held four aces three times in 20 minutes then used a razor when Hawkins of Nashville beat him with a straight flash Morton injured Maxwell and Hawkins after the assault sent to county hospital police report notes lacerations to face and neck and Morton’s statements to Captain Frank Lee.
Sacramento report says John Ruby and Robert Alteen fought in the street. Ruby jailed after the scuffle while Alteen sought bail. In court Alteen claimed ignorance of the fight despite a four inch eye cut. Police say Ruby kicked Alteen in the gutter.
The public safety committee proposes an ordinance requiring automatic sprinkler systems in buildings five stories or more. If approved by the city council, the plan would make sprinklers standard equipment in those tall structures to ensure immediate fire response.
Maj. Gen. Liggett of the coast department was slated to address the Chamber of Commerce council luncheon at the Arcade on Friday noon, with discussion focusing on city finances and tax rates.
Mrs Nathan Messenger of Roxbury Mass reports receiving a brass urn claimed to hold her husband's ashes and an anonymous letter about his death in Denver Recent searches of Denver hospitals and death records found no trace of Nathan Messenger His wife suspects a ruse and seeks authorities to locate him as reports about his death remain unverified.
Police Chief W. Y. Searing recommends licensing cabarets and all public places with card tables and soft drink parlors. The proposal would set licenses and fines for downtown districts if the city council adopts it.
John A. Gellatly of Weaptetlee resumes his Republican gubernatorial bid after a two week Eastern campaign tour. He plans a two week push from his Seattle headquarters at 216 Marion St, with church workers attempting to assist at local churches.
No. 2 Brownie at $3.33 No. 2A Brownie at $4.58 No. 2 C Bro at $5.97. All Kodak Films bought here Saturday and returned by noon Monday will be developed free of charge. Kodak Section Upper Main Floor wine.
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