Bevo Becomes Local Patrol Clerk and Chicken Enthusiast
A colorful profile recalls Ray Francis Newton a Seattle officer since 1909. Once neighbor to Police Chief Warren and now report clerk, Newton mixed police life with farming and chicken-raising. He quit smoking and enjoys milk while sharing duties with Captain Joe Manoa.
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Joel F. Warren
Spokane
Warren
Ray Francis Newton
Dawson St. Newton
Dorn
Princeton
Minn
Seattle Police
Fred Milla
Newton
Millis
Joe Manoa
Shakeup in Railway Offices Announced by Private Owners
Changes in local railroad office personnel were announced after railroads returned to private ownership. H. A. Jackson was named assistant to M. J. Costello at Great Northern, while Harry Costigan returns to general freight agent. George S. Smith and Col. Arthur Campbell opened offices. Charles M. Andrews moves to Hinckley Bridge with eight staff. William T. Tyler elected VP of Northern Pacific in charge of operations. Beattle named permanent HQ for North Coast freight tariff bureau with 8. J. Henry in charge.
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M. J. Costello
Great Northern
H. A. Jackson
Harry Costigan
George S. Smith
Burlington
Col
Arthur Campbell
Alaska
Charles M. Andrews
Southern Pacific
Hinckley
William T. Tyler
United States Railroad Administration
Northern Pacific Railway
Beattle
North Coast Freight Tariff Bureau
J. Henry
Wilsons Adriatic Note Is Completed
President Wilson has completed his latest note to the British and French premiers on the Adriatic situation. The State Department will draft diplomatic language, seek the president's final approval, and place it on the cables. The note is not expected to be sent before tomorrow evening.
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Washington
Wilsere
Adriatic
White House
State Department
Wear a Sport Skirt and a Sweater This Spring
Plain and sport skirts priced at 6.75 feature navy serge with a Roman striped hem and accordion pleats. Sport plaids and plain skirts offer navy, black serge, and tricotine fabrics, with braid trims, pockets, belts, and waist sizes from 27 to 36 inches.
Slip-on and Coat Sweaters Hit Bargain Prices
Mercerized cotton coats with two large pockets and belted styling offered at 2.98, while five 5.95 models include slip-ons in wool or mercerized cotton. Colors Emerald, Peacock Blue, Gold, Salmon, Turquoise, Copenhagen, American Beauty. Sizes 38 to 44.
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Copenhagen
Ah Chin Keay Heads for China Trade Mission
Ah Chin Keay, Seattle Chinatown pioneer and head of the citys largest Chinese family, sails for Hongkong on the Kim press of Japan from Victoria to arrange a massive trade extension with China. He plans to form a joint American Chinese exporting firm on return in July and will reunite with his eldest son Chin Tom Keay, 17, who will resume studies at the University of Washington after language training in China. His family includes 12 members.
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Ah Chin Keay
Beattle
Chinatown
Hongkong
Kimpress
Japan
Victoria
B. C
Fred J. Lassen
Seattle
University of Washington
February Passes With Only Two Rainy Days In 1920
February 1920 proved unusually dry with just two rainy days, totaling 4 inches of rain over 29 days. The month’s highs and lows were normal for late winter, with a maximum of 56 degrees and a minimum of 30, and sun on 19 days amid fog and cloud cover.
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Seattle
George N. Saliabury
Salisbury
Rich Man Fights to Escape Jail
San Francisco March 2 Merritt multimillionaire of Pasadena who owns an Orange Crave mansion is appealing in the United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco to avoid five months in jail and a $500 fine for hoarding sugar during the war.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Pasadena
Orange Crave
California
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Policeman on Trial for Beating His Son
M. Carson, a former mounted patrolman, faced a second trial in superior court Tuesday for allegedly beating his 10 year old son Philip with a hearth rake on November 28 1919. The first jury disagreed.
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M. Carson
Philip
Trimmer Targeted in Monday Night Theft
Neighbor H J Trimmer of 601 Columbia Jr reported as victim after a theft Monday night. Suspects, two men living in the same building, escaped with a $200 stickpin and $250 in cash. Police were told Tuesday.
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Trimmer
H. J. Trimmer
Columbia Jr
Speeders and Violators Pay Fines in Police Court
Thirty three speeders and twenty five traffic violators paid fines in Police Judge John B. Gordon's court on Tuesday, adding to city coffers.
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John B. Gordon
Bon Marche Offers Spring Apparel At Economical Prices
With Easter near, Bon Marche presents ready made clothing and materials for making garments, promising beauty utility and service at economical prices for the coming season.
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Bon Marche
Such Attractive Cotton Frocks for $3.95
Dresses shown by salespeople highlight several styles including a two piece breakfast set in plain colored percale or polka dot fabrics trimmed in white. Other options are washable chambray with long or short sleeves trimmed with Roman stripes and white pique, in plain pink or blue. Located on the second floor at The Bon Marche.
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BON
Navy blue or black silks dominate Easter fashion at Fabric Floor
The shop promotes navy blue and black dress silks for spring, listing wide chiffon taffeta at 2.50 a yard, 36 inch black taffeta from 3.75 to 3.75 for heavier weights, Gros de Londre at 4.00, and satin fabrics including Morning Glory Satin and 40 inch Radiant at 4.95 a yard, with a 45 inch satin in navy or black at 6.95 a yard.
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Gros-de-Londre
Grosde-Londre
Birthday Month March Gifts and Cards Sale
March celebrates birthday month with a sale on cards from 5c to 1.00 and gifts for all ages. The Toy Shop offers ball bearing roller skates 3.50 per pair water color sets 50c to 2.00 embroidery sets 1.00 wooden toys rabbits ducks kittens 50c and a real bugle 4.50. Union Street basement.
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Union Street
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Ray Newton
William T- Tyler
Wilson
Cael
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Bon Marché Tea Room
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