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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

17

Federal grand jury returns wide set of indictments

A federal grand jury returned sixteen open indictments for prohibition violations narcotic related offenses and other crimes with bail amounts from 500 to 1500 dollars. one no true bill was returned for Walter Jenkins 18. Indictments name Julius Orth Fred Rackner and others including Andrew Johansen Mary O Neal Tullo Carvochi and Jennie Rackmer among those charged with liquor possession moonshining and narcotics importation.

Federal Grand Jury Pasmwerton Julius Orth Fred Rackner Andrew Harry Johansen Mary O'Neal Tullo Carvochi P i Joseph O'Donnell Jennie Tom Rackmer Ira Woeat al Breh John Montgomery Ralph Culver L. Herman F Randixon D. McVae Joe Stogpovich Thomas Petrovich S. Saka HL. Harume Ernest Erwin Magar PB Ollie May Roberts Eva Dell Sam Chin Lee Yew Creed Lane Joseph H. Robinson Lee Sing Ah Sing Atlas Jon Que Young Wah Lee Yen Way You Kong Fred Strautmman John Cleoudis Jom Walter Jenkins

Kidnapped boy found unharmed in Lexington hotel

In Lexington on March 25 a wealthy man’s son who was abducted last Wednesday was located by his mother in a hotel room. He had been held for two days with one kidnapper escaping. a ransom note of 25000 dollars was left. The boy described being kept in a bath room and on an elevator, with authorities tracing the suspects.

Lexington Mr. Little Paul Phoenix Keller Jed

Blain Cleared of U S Charge

Captain John F. Blain former North Pacific district manager for the U S Emergency Fleet Corp is cleared today of graft charges in federal indictments. The first charge was demurred the second sustained on technical grounds and the third was dismissed for lack of specific unfied defendants. Blain had been accused of taking private commissions for supplies on government ships during his official duties.

John F. Blain North Pacific U. & Emergency Fleet Corporation Blain Shipping Board Neterer

Buchu and Marshmallow Compound Uric Acid Solvent

Uric Acid causes widespread suffering from headaches to kidney troubles and rheumatic conditions. The Buchu and Marshmallow Compound is promoted as a non patent remedy that claims to dissolve uric acid, restore kidney and bladder function, and provide noticeable improvement after one bottle. One 1.00 dollar bottle is advertised postpaid.

15000 Americans Send to England for Their Suits

Chicago dispatch reports that 15000 International Harvester company workers nationwide have shipped over 250000 dollars of men’s clothing to London for spring wear. The surplus stock from British tailors for demolished Tommies will cost about 18 dollars per suit.

Chicago HC. of L International Harvester Company London

Submarine sinks off Santa Margarita reef in California

A submarine sank in fifty feet of water off Santa Margarita Island in Lower California after being pulled from the shoals on Thursday. It had been wrecked two weeks earlier. Divers plan attempts to salvage the vessel.

Los Angeles Santa Margarita Island Lower California

Heart Injured Gilmer Is Dead

Calvin Olimer of Seattle survived a major heart operation in San Francisco but succumbed to pneumonia. He died early today in the French hospital after a seven day battle at viewing and repairing the heart. Dr Asa Collings opened Gilmer's chest and removed arteries to stop bleeding and heal the wound.

San Francisco Calvin Olimer Seattle Asa Collings Gilmer

Man shoots himself after divorce and gun charge

Patrick J. McGuern a Skinner and Wddy shipyard foreman recounts a breakfast dispute. A Beatle woman he met led to remarriage, a warded warrant, and a divorce. Gilmer later tried reconciliation, shot himself, and became tied to a gun ordinance violation. the gun seller was fined twenty dollars.

Patrick J. McGuern Skinner & Wddy Grace Madison Seattle Gilmers Gilmer

Sunnydale Broadhouse Changes Hands After Sale

Frank Mossi, former owner, said Friday the Sunnydale Broadhouse has new ownership. The buyer will continue to operate the roadhouse, according to Koes.

Sunnydale Broadhouse Frank Mossi Koes

Doctor Lured to His Death In Brooklyn Tenement

New York March 26 A wealthy physician De V. J. Camplas was lured to a decoy wick call and found dead in a Brooklyn rooming house. Police theorize robbery motive. The physician was stabbed and reportedly strangled the decoy patient during the struggle.

New York de V. J. Camplas Brooklyn Pollce

Divorce suit cites alleged affair and relocation

Thomas F. Silverthorn accuses Peter Gonigan of winning his wife Alice away in a divorce suit filed Friday. Alice Clugue now lives at 819 Howell, under her maiden name, in the alleged case.

Thomas F. Silverthorn Peter Gonigan Alice Howell At Alice Clugue

Chicago Employes Out of Luck Over Pay Increase

Chicago workers faced a 10 percent raise delay as lenders refused a 4 million dollar loan. With funds running out, the city plans to seek state legislative aid to cover payroll needs.

Chicago Bawkers

Library Janitor Denies Burglary Ingem Theft

H. C. Bell, a 64 year old colored janitor at the public library, denies being the burglar in a gem theft case. He failed to explain how he obtained the stolen gems from Berry's Art and Craft shop, as police continue the investigation.

Aitho H. C. Bell Ema Berry Arte Police Hell Ia Jal

Attalia Residents Plan 3000 Foot Drill for Water or Oil

Residents of Attalia form a close corporation and plan a 3000 foot drilling project with the slogan oil or water equality. The plan seeks to explore for either resource in the area.

Walla Walla Attalia

Leonard Wood Declared In Good Health After Operation

March 26 New York friends of Major Gen Leonard Wood report the brain tumor operation years ago did not impair his mind or body. The Leonard Wood committee meeting at Las Robinson’s home quoted Dr Harvey Cushing as authority. Dr Albert Lambert cited Wood as being in good physical shape.

New York Leonard Weed Leonard Wood Committee Mialas Robinson Theodore Roosevelt Albert Lambert Wood Harvey Cushing Bowton Lambert

Lundquist Lilly Plan Aims to Cut Clothing Costs

Readers are urged to consider buying upstairs at Lundquist Lilly as clothing prices rise. The article emphasizes the cost advantages and urges investigation of the store policy for men and boys in Seattle.

Mes and Boys Seattle

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