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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1920

Page

6

Villa Bandits Seize American Train Near Carralitos

Reports say Phat Francisco Villa and 300 Villistas derailed a northbound Mexican train near Carralitos. Three dozen killed include nineteen soldiers and ten bandits. Mexican authorities report 33 dead in the clash with 50 Yaqui soldiers and train guards. Passengers on the Chihuahua route described ransom talks and casualties among civilians and guards.

Paso Texas Francisco Villa Mexico City Carralitos Chihuahua Joseph Willama Tirty

Express Handlers Continue Citywide Strike

Express handlers and clerks of a major company in Chicago maintain a wage protest threatening the city’s food supply. Earlier a broader strike by wagon men and chauffeurs was averted after negotiations but remains a possibility if demands are not met.

Ighicago Express Hanna American Ex m Company

Congress to Decide US Merchant Marine Policy

Testimony on five senate commerce bills will shape Uncle Sam’s future merchant fleet. Jones bills seek a United States Mercantile Marine corporation to own and operate the government ships for 30 years, preventing private sale of the fleet amid existing injunctions and prior shipping-board actions.

Congress Washington Uncle Sam Commerce Committee Senate Jones United States Merchant Marine Corporation Shipping Board John Horton Payne Payne United States Mercantile Marine Corporation

Bargain Basement Women’s Patent Leather Oxfords

Brand-new bargain offers $4.95 women’s patent leather oxfords from the Bar gain Basement Shoe Department. Five eyelets, leather soles, Louis heels, sizes 3½ to 7, suited for work or play.

Wide-Brimmed Straw Shapes in Glossy Finishes

The ad lists wide brim straw shapes priced at 1.98 and 2.29. The 1.98 line offers straight brim creased crown turn-down and poke shapes in Bluebird Blue Bark Brown Cream and Black with shiny finishes. The 2.29 line features black as the only color.

Inglewood Club Proposes Victory Way Route

A proposal names the arterial highway from the business district via Stewart at Mastlake and 10th avenues to Hothell Way. The plan suggests the title Victory Way as the official designation.

Victory Way Inglewood Country Club Stewart At Mastlake Ave 10Th Ave N. E Hothell Way

Ex-Hun Prince Attacks French Officers at Hotel Action

Berlin incident sparks flight as German prince Joachim Albrecht and crowd clash with two French officers Captain Klan and Rougven and companions in the dining room after Deutschland Ueber Alles played. The French were battered with bottles and other objects. Walters escorted them out.

Berlin Rench Prince Joachim Albrecht Kaiser I Auld Capta Klan Rougven Walters Joachim Albrecht Withentes Freachman Arine

Elaine Davis Restores Maiden Name After Court Order

Mrs. Deaver reverts to Elaine Davis by court order on Monday. The case follows a prior acquittal of James Tt. Deaver in the Holt murder, with Deaver previously claiming estrangement from his wife and later obtaining a divorce.

Elaine Davis James Tt Deaver Monday H. C. Holt Holt

Patent Infringement Case Denied in U S District Court

Charlies TL Boyles application for an injunction against Rinkley Supply Co Washington Iron Works and Olympia Steel Works for alleged patent infringement was denied Saturday in United States district court.

Charlies TL. Boyles Rinkley Supply Co Washington Iron Works Olympia Steel Works U. & District Court

Tarbell Backs Hoover In Seattle Speaking Tour

Ida M Tarbell declared support for Herbert Hoover in Seattle today calling him not a party man and fair on national issues. She condemned socialist experiments and urged a humanitarian labor program speaking at the YMCA and promising a second address Tuesday on industrial welfare.

Ida M. Tarbell Seattle Moover Mies Tarbell Y. M. C. A. Bunday League of Tations Y. M. CA

Anthracite Miners May Suspend Work If Talks Drag

In New York representatives of anthracite miners signaled a possible work suspension if wage talks with operators run past April 1, with no strike expected. The move follows a preliminary meeting noting the likelihood of extended negotiations and a potential wage scale agreement.

New York Dix

Legislature May Add Funds for Extradition

Gov. Mart informs county officials that only 6000 remains in the extradition fund and must cover prisoner returns for the next 13 months unless the legislature appropriates more money.

Mart Baa Eal County Legislature Acta

Lake Forest Lane president tends business by phone

William Gourley, president of the Lake Forest Line company, runs his business by telephone while nursing his ill son with scarlet fever.

Chicago William Gourley Lake Forest Lain Company

Fabric catalog notes for Bon Marche early offerings

The item list outlines Bon Marche catalog fabric selections from 1890 including white plain weave linens for dresses, white cotton voiles and lawn in various widths, fluttering sheer fabrics Luna Lawn, Sherrette plain white lawn, Flaxon, Mercerized Batiste, and White Oxford heavy weight for dresses and skirts. Prices range from about 45 cents to $1.85 per yard with widths 32 to 46 inches.

Luna Lawn Luna

Willow Baskets and bath soap sale at Union Street

A low price sale advertises Willow waste paper baskets and serviceable clothes baskets for $2.50. The ad also promotes glycerine Castile soap five bars for 25 cents in the basement shopping booths on Union Street and upper main floor.

ULSD Union Street Ride

Luxor Cosmetic Items Offered at The Bon Marche

Luxor Lip Sticks in rose and dark sell for 25c as part of Luxor line. Luxor Rouge 50c and Luxor Vanity Boxes at 1.00 head the display on the upper main floor. Other Luxor items include Compact Powder 50c, Toilet Water 1.00, Smelling Salts 75c, Powder 50c, Face Powder 50c and 5c, Cold Cream 25c and 50c, Vanishing Cream 25c and 50c, Cuticle Remover 25c, Nail White or Paste 25c.

Luxor

Forgetting Taxes Won’t Excuse You Before Uncle Sam

An 1919 tax guidance warns that excuses for evading taxes won’t be accepted. It outlines penalties for false returns, exemptions for military pay and inheritances, and rules on interest from government and state bonds. It notes insurance payments and official salaries have specific tax treatments and urges proper reporting.

Washington March Bam Revenue Department Revenue Bureau Uncle Ram

Women Conference on Church Plans at Plymouth Church

A woman's training conference will be held each day during the inter church world movement session at Plymouth Congregational Church. Speakers include Mrs Helen Barrett Montgomery and Miss Margaret Hodge at 2 PM and 7 30 PM Monday on the task of Protestant churches at home and abroad. Public invited.

Plymouth Congregational Church Helen Barrett Montgomery Margaret Hodge

Funeral Services for Capt John Taylor

Funeral services for Capt John Taylor will be held Tuesday at 11 am at the Bonney Watson establishment. Taylor died at his home 162 Broadway N. He was a member of the G. A. R. and Eureka lodge F and A M.

John Taylor Broadway N Bonney Watson Capt. Taylor G. A. Ft Eureka Lodge

Theft of cash and an eagle's foot from Moore's room

A theft occurred at 716 First Avenue on Saturday, with forty seven dollars stolen, most in Canadian currency, along with an eagle's foot taken from C. L. Moore's room.

C. L. Moore First Ave

Soviet Armies Engage Poles and Peace Talks Reported

Advices from London say Romania has accepted Tehitcherin's peace proposal as negotiations begin. Soviet forces reportedly deal strong resistance as a major offensive against Poland is anticipated. General Pileudaki speaks on unions and the coming conference excluding Lithuania.

Panir March Alexaida-Voevod Ore M. Tehitcherin Soviet Russia London Poland Lithuania Pileudaki

Better Have a New License Wednesday

County Auditor Norman M. Wi will notify John Stringer and Chief J Warren on the upcoming Wednesday that arrests may begin, as the timetable sets enforcement for those with missing licenses. The notice follows prior warnings and outlines upcoming actions by local authorities.

Norman M. Wi John Stringer J. ¥. Warren

Where Did Frank Get His Treasure

Frank Mathney, 22, is held in the city jail after an arrest at Place Market Sunday night. Police are to determine if he came into possession of three pounds of pork legitimately. Seattle architect Svarz has been chosen as architect for the new armory project worth 126000 dollars.

Copenhagen Frank Mathney Jall Place Market Seattle Svarz Ett Armory

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VILLA Harry B. Want Jersey Mrs. Deaver Hoover Bon Sherrette Ush BON Marche Samuel United States Acta of Congress Rumania Reds Frank Militnery Tin
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