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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1920

Page

4

Second Trial Planned in Centralia Armistice Day Killings

In Washington seven men were found guilty of second degree murder and two were acquitted or given insanity findings after a long Armistice Day shooting trial in Centralia. Warren Grimm Arthur MacElfresh and others were killed near the I W W hall. Defense and prosecution weigh retry options as labor jury verdict looms.

Warren Grimm Bert Faulkner Chehalis Seat McElfresh Huitt Smith George F. Vanderveer Smith Sheehan Lewis County American Legion Legion I. W. W. Hall Vanderveer Northwest Industrial Workers of Centralia L W. W. Hall Seminary Hill Avalon Hotel Hall Arnold Hotel Elmer Smith Mike Sheehan Warren O. Grimm Arthur MacMifresh Tien Cassagranda Dale Hubbard Wesley Everest Warren Grimm Leutenant Siberian Expeditionary Forces University of Washington Washington Tom Morgan Loren Roberts Roberta Steelf L W. W Industrialiata Lewte County

Portland Girl Shot in Denver Mystery Fire

Police probe a Denver shooting after a Portland girl, Helen Smith, is wounded in a hotel incident. John Mik alias Jim Staikoff is in county custody with unclear motive as detectives verify a torn letter hinting at family ties to Addie Morse of Portland and potential kin to Mrs Guy Wooding.

Mhe Cole John Mik Jim Staikoff Helen Smith Beto Lillie Erickson Addie Morse Portland Guy Wooding River

Girl Held for Lingerie Theft

An 18 year old girl living at 402 Avenue is jailed on theft charges after silk lingerie and a fur cape valued at $500 were reported stolen from Mr. F. Peterson at 616 334 Avenue. Police say the suspect previously threatened to drown in Lake Washington and was found partially submerged along its shore.

Ave Lake Washington Seatle Jove F. Peterson Peterson Frea C. Brown Peter

Hospitals receive three orthopedic beds donation

Three beds for orthopedic use are donated to the Orthopedic hospital along with funds to cover patient care for one year. The gift comes from the Chauncey Wright Restaurants Co, the Skagit County Tuberculosis Society, and the Bellingham Rotary Club.

Chauncey Wright Restaurants Co Skagit County

Williams Named to Internal Revenue Commandeer

President Wilson announced at the White House that Wil lam Martin Williams solicitor for the department of agriculture is named commander of internal revenue. The appointment was disclosed in Washington on March 15.

Washington Willam Martin Williams Department of Agriculture Wilson Internal Revenue White House

Judge Proposes Jury Reform Limiting Juror Service

Spokane March 15 Judge William A Hunecke urges the legislature to amend jury laws He would not keep juries together except during court sessions and would not excuse veniremen unless serving as juror would waste or destroy property

Spokane Leetslature William A. Hunecke

Police Seek Missing Miner And $5000 In Seattle Note

Police hunt for Hill missing from the Albrecht apartments at 1911 Ninth Ave after leaving a note to W M Ky ler saying he would fetch 6000 dollars loaned. Last seen at Arcade entrance by Agnes London who rooms there. Hill once a longshoreman injured on the waterfront two years ago and awarded 5000 dollars.

Albrecht Ninth Ave Seattle Hill W. M. Kyler Rooma Nates Fill Arcade Agnes London TTI Miss London Miss Hill Tacoma Hoi Long

They Join Party and Dig Up Cash

EB A Goetz and Poward L Mc Grath witnessed a highway robbery near 707 16th Ave N Saturday night. They restrained the assailants by offering cash and valuables totaling 65 dollars plus two watches a diamond ring and a diamond stick pin. two shots were fired at McGrath as he fled.

EB A. Goetz Poward L. McGrath Goetz 16Th Ave. N McGrath

Irish Freedom Enthusiasm at Hip Irish Freedom Meeting

Irish residents celebrated St Patrick's Day with a mass meeting at the Hippodrome organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. John O Phelan urged Irish freedom to an enraptured audience while Edward J. Coen spoke against the Irish bond certificate plan.

St. Patrick’s Day Hippodrome Order of Lilbernians John Lo O'Phelan Emerald Isle Edward J. Coen

Knee-Length Silk Lined Suits Range in Sizes 16 to 42

The range includes skeleton finished and half or full silk lined styles. The new knee-length cut is a feature of the offering. Sizes available run from 16 to 42.

Colorful fabrics on sale at low yard prices

Plain and changeable silk poplin at 1.45 a yard offers navy Copenhagen American Beauty pink emerald white and brown. Chiffon taffeta 2.50 a yard with wide color range. Dress satins 2.85 a yard plus Paulette Tricolette and black chiffon taffeta 2.85 to 2.95 a yard. Five pieces of black dress satin 2.35 a yard.

Copenhagen Belgium Navy Marine China

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