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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
11
Frederick Gimbel, a York store owner, was held on a charge of profiteering. He was joined by two others, with ten more held in default, under a $1,000 bond, amid violations of a metropolitan statute.
Ferraro who is deaf was in a collision when Churchill sounded his car horn and drove out an alley near Twenty Ave. Jackson suffered bruises. Ferraro resides at 24618 Street and Churchill’s address is Washington Street according to police.
Burglars damaged a window and door at Fisher and Rose's grocery on Friday night and stole currency and two checks totaling $15.80. No victims or suspects named in readable text.
Rob Lee, 40, a barber, admits to five burglaries in the city. Detectives Brown and Harrell report Lee was arrested Saturday and will be charged with second burglary after authorities recovered items valued at several dollars from the crimes.
A horticulturist warns that woolly aphis is present in the county and advises early fruit tree spray as a preventive measure to protect local orchards.
Prosecutor John Frater announced arrests following a robbery at Snoqualmie involving two youths, Alex Mc 19 and James Winies 18. The suspects were detained for further investigation as detectives Matt Starwich Her Tr L. Levell and Frank assisted in the operation.
Fragmentary report notes a person identified as Enitan from D ais le Manes at 60 percent 20th avenue leaving a door unlocked. Two checks totaling 7e5 and 140 dollars in cash were observed on Saturday.
Detectives question Routley about a fatal shooting as Gustaf the 11 year old recounts how a neighbor named Davis first approached Routley over a pup. Davis forced entry and seized a gun after a heated quarrel with threats and rock throwing by Routley and Routley’s son.
The 1920 Naval Appropriation Act funds two six week summer schools at Great Lakes Til for boys from the Western Washington district aged 16 to 20. Applicants need parental consent to join the Naval Reserve for three months and to take typhoid prophylaxis. Courses emphasize practical work, physical development, discipline, naval traditions, recreation, and religious instruction. Enrollees must be high school students meeting naval academy standards and pay travel to Great Lakes. government covers return transport. Start July 14, with applications due July 9 at the Navy Recruiting station 94 Madison Ave.
Willie F. Krause of 708 North 47th Street reported his left leg was pinned between his motorcycle and an automobile driven by A B Booff Jr of 456 ColonelMan building at Fourth Avenue and Olive. Police are investigating the incident.
WH Thompson 1700 W Stth was painting a sign on the Scandinavian bank when Abner Nordlund 18 3231 W 624 St parked his motorcycle by the curb. The bike rolled forward knocking Thompson from the ladder and onto Nordlund. Nordlund reported to police.
Toachi Yamamoto's jewelry collection valued at 4090 dollars was stolen by a burglar who entered his room at 19 Main on Friday night. The event details are limited to the reported loss and location.
Police records show 548 auto accidents reported during the first 17 days of June. Lieutenant Clarence Carr’s traffic division compiled the figures, noting a high rate of incidents.
Montreal June 19 Organized labor in the United States plans action after the AFL convention. Samuel Gompers, reelected for the 38th time, leads 586 delegates in pledging 4,000,000 workers to push for six hour days wage shares and worker representation, while opposing open shop and profiteers and urging political noninterference and Mexico policy. Denver elected for 1921 convention.
Delegations begin arriving at Beattie for the Shrine convention in Portland as Hadd Temple Indiana leads 150 members. The town prepares to host more than 4 000 Shriners with a special call to decorate and welcome visitors. A night seaplane run promotes interest in the event.
Laborers Gua Nelson Bam Champagne and J BR Austin were drinking when they were questioned by the booking sergeant. Austin had been robbed of 190 dollars and Nelson’s pockets contained 110 dollars. All are held for investigation at the instigation of Captain J T Mahon.
A taxi driven by George Kemp of 7466 Woodland Park Ave collided with a car driven by H. Field at Ninth Ave and Pine Street, breaking a telephone pole. Police reported the incident occurred Saturday and the pole was damaged.
Relatives of Carl McDermot, 64, a miner, are being sought after he was found dead in his room at 714 Sixth Ave Saturday by the proprietor. Chief Deputy Coroner Wille M. Carson reports McDermot died of natural causes.
A burglar struck Kirk's Military estore at 1209 First Ave early Saturday. The thief fled toward the waterfront after stealing ten army blankets four pairs of shoes and 250 dollars in cash. Police have not located the suspect.
Secretary of State Colby said he was not a receptive candidate for the permanent chairmanship of the Democratic national convention. Despite his remark prominent Democrats suggested Colby might still be chosen for the post.
Bremerton June 19 Preparatory to proceeding to Alaska to assist in rounding up fierce pirates Eagle boat 67 went from the east coast to undergoing repairs here Eagle boats 294 and 310 are already patrolling Alaskan waters but the pirates have become so daring that reenforcements were sent for.
In San Francisco on June 19, Democratic leaders debate replacing the two thirds nominating rule with a simple majority at the national convention. W. J. Bryan is expected to back the change, while Homer Cummings and other committee members oppose it. Delegations seating, including Georgia’s Smith Watson and Mitchell factions, loom as key issues ahead of the June 25 ruling. The article also notes President Wilson’s World interview and Canada’s 1919 agricultural wealth totaling $7.379 billion.
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