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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1919

Page

8

Four Youths Rob Seattle Motorists In High Speed Bandit Run

Sheriff reports four young bandits on Seattle area roadways during Sunday night spree. Victims including Mrs. Browder and Mr. Griggs describe a car pursuit through Holly and Woodinville, thefts totaling about six dollars, and a pistol demand. Police linked multiple hold ups from University district to North Seattle with two suspects in a high car and two wearing caps.

WeKverett Sherif Stringer Seattle University District Woodland Fhat Mar B. H. Hitaman Bothell Browder Madison St L. I. Griggs Seat Holly Woodinville Griggs Brigg Briggs Catherine Boyd Ave. S E. Main John St Irene Ashford 28Th Ave Falls Iy Main Miss J. D. Sheridan Diller Hotel City Sheridan Unity District A. O'Brien Greenwood Ave S7th St O'Brien Boyd A. F P. Peterson William Copes Peterson 20Th Ave J. L. Forbes F. L. More Copes Edward Attila Thomas St 9Th Ave Seneca Attila

Yankees Get Ready for Allied Games

Paris May 12 Harry W Malloney Stanford coach aids American athletes preparing for the inter allied games. Active trainees include Lieut Harry Worthington three time national broad jump title holder Pat Ryan five hammer world records Sergt Howard P Drew world record 100 yard dash and 220 yard champion Lieut F L Maker UC high jump champion.

Paris Harry W. Maloney Stanford University Lieut Harry Worthington Pat Ryan Sergt Howard P. Drew F. L University of California

Meeting of Russian Bolsheviks Disrupted in Los Angeles

Police forcibly broke up a hall meeting in Boyle Heights where Russians were said to be organizing a Bolshevist movement. No arrests were made, material radical literature was seized, attendees were recorded, and the incident was reported to the department of justice for investigation.

Los Angeles Boyle Heights Department of Justice

Shipyard worker injured after auto strike near Yester Way

Harry Lovson of Ames shipyard suffered a wrenched right leg and bruises when struck by a car driven by L. Kints of 3419 Tist Ave S on Yester Way between Second and Third Aves. He was taken to City Hospital. He reported not seeing the vehicle approaching.

Harry Lovson Ames Shipyard L. Kints Tist Ave. S Yester Way Second Third Aves Lovson

Oakland Policeman Posts Bail After Robison Assault

A. B. Smith, Oakland's tallest officer, posted $26 bail for Tom Robison who is 6 feet 5 and 135 pounds. Robison floored the cop with a wallop during a raid.

Oakland A. B. Smith Tom Robison Robison

The Star Advertising Voice Prompts Local Marketing

The Star positions itself as a premier advertising medium with broad reach and trusted local coverage. It emphasizes affordable campaigns, tailored messages, and strong engagement across newspapers and digital platforms for businesses of all sizes.

Admiral of the Nancies Best Naval Aviator in United States

A profile of Commander John H Towers a young naval aviator praised as the best all around in the United States. It notes his early work with Glenn Curtiss and Cyril Porte, roles with the America seaplane effort, and leadership of the NC Nancies seaplane division.

Nancies United States New York John H. Towers Uncle Sam Transatlantic Towers Glenn H. Curtine Fret Enalyn Towers Chespeake Bay Hanmondsport N. Y Cyril Porte Atlantic America Porte Nancy Swank Besr

U S Sea Flight Planes Ready for 1200 Mile Jump

From Trepassey Newfoundland to the Azores the NC-1 NC-4 and NC-4 are prepared for a 1200 mile transatlantic hop. Weather reports and engine checks slow the start. Commander Towers awaits NC-4 arrival before ordering the push.

U. S A. E. Johnson United Press U. S. S. Pral Rif Trepassey N. F Towers Chatham Mass Mander Read NC4 Trepaccey Midocean Azores Maas Harry Hawker Newfoundland Hawker United States J. H. Towers Plymouth England

Traitors to Allies Plot With Bolshevik Leaders

Special to The Star reports a Bolshevik outbreak planned for Murmansk and spread to allied troops if not uncovered. Proclamations urging workers to kill authorities and switch allegiance to Lenine and Trotsky were seized. Demonstrations were banned and troops guarded the quarter where plotters were captured.

Stockholm Murmansk Lenine Trotsky

The Charm of White Millinery at 10.00

The advertisement highlights white hats priced at ten dollars featuring wide drooping brims. Milans and hemps in white with ribbon and blossom trim, colored hemps with ribbon novelties, black horsehair hats, wings in arrangements, Georgettes and satin facings. Second floor.

Baby Shop Creepers and Rompers Price List

Practical Gingham Creepers in pink and blue with braid trim 75¢ to 85¢. White madras Creepers 1.50. Little Crepe Creepers 1.50. Other Creepers up to 3.95. Playtime Rompers 1.50. White Barred Dimity Rompers 2.50. Romper Suits 3.50. Second Floor Baby Shop.

Bon Marche

40 Inch Crepe de Chine and 35 Inch Black Satin Deals

Silk Crepe de Chine 40 inches wide in ivory flesh pink rose gray Belgium navy and other colors offered at 1.65. Black Satin 35 inches wide priced at 1.75, described as rich lustrous and durable for waists skirts and suits.

BON Marche

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