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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1920

Page

7

Auto overturns injuring several near Providence hospital

An automobile driven by Reuben Lewis turned turtle near 1102 D. A. Ewings street early Monday. Miss Hoda Nosenberg was taken to Providence hospital with internal injuries. Miss Frieda Semel, 18, sustained a wrist injury. Ben Levin had a fractured wrist. Reuben Lewis suffered a sprain as the car skidded and struck a curb.

Reuben Lewis D. A. Ewing Hoda Nosenberg Providence Hospital Frieda Semel Ben Levin

Train Kills One Injures Another in Centralia Incident

In Centralia this morning a collision occurred at a street crossing involving a Northern Pacific locomotive and a car driven by Roney. W. D. Wan was fatally injured and Roney was seriously hurt. both victims were hospitalized, with Roney expected to recover.

Igentralia May W. D Wan Roney Zeiger

Norfolk Population Gain Reported in Census

Washington May ce nsus shows Norfolk Virginia a population increase of 71 percent over ten years. The city now lists 115 777 residents according to the census announcement.

Washington Nor- Va

Princeton Men to Sail for England

Princeton track athletes led by Keene Fitzgerald will sail around June 12 to compete in the S& Meet with Oxford and Cambridge, according to the athletic control board plans.

Princeton N. J Keene Fitzgerald Oxford Cam Board of Athletic Control

New Landing Site Offered for Lake Washington Area

A plot south of the Lake Washington canal and north of Washington park was proposed as an airplane landing site by Laurence Colman and Quinac Cooper. They argued the land could be obtained without purchase, urging a meeting of owners to explore plans. The area remains under mixed control by state, park board, government and private owners.

Union Ty Lake Washington Canal Mortlake Park Washington Park Laurence Colman Qenac Cooper Joan Sand State Pask Cotman

Three Burglaries Cleared Up in Lake Burien Case

Three burglaries in Lake Burien were solved after deputies captured Sam Woods, 17, and Tom Peterson, 19. Loot from the crimes was partly recovered, including rifles and ammunition seized from Lingwood farm near Bunnydale, with the youths guiding officers to a hideout in the woods.

Lake Burien Sam Woods Tom Peterson C. H. Beebe Beebe Andy Vaughn Bourghries Lingwood Bunnydale

Wet Court Ruling Waiting Expected by Prohibition Case

Jon Crerny L Christensen and John Adams pleaded not guilty in U S district court. Their counsel asked postponement of final disposition until after a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the national prohibition law, due June 7. Judge Neterer set June 11 for action.

Jon Crerny L. Christensen John Adams United States District Court Counstl Supreme Court Neterer

Father of Slain Bride Wins Odt

Pinebeard confesses to crowning one of his wives Alice of Ladrigeon of Statuie. In St John river Téaho Wan introduced him superior court Monday when Judge Mitchell Gilliam appointed Latrigeon father administrator of her estate under $3,000 bond. A reposition by the Los Angeles sheriff stating that Bluebeard Watson had abtuitted the murder constitutes proof of the oath Jodee Gillen held. Landiingson testified that less than a month after his daughter married Watson she disappeared.

Pinebeard Alice Ladrigeon Statuie St. John River Téaho Wan Hm Superior Court Mitchell Gilliam HH. HM. Latrigeon Los Angeles Bluebeard Watson Jodee Gillen Landiigson Les Watson

Detectives Guard Large Sugar Supply in Chicago

Fifty thousand tons of sugar were guarded in Chicago by government and railroad detectives armed with rifles. Guards were posted in yards to deter price increases beyond the level set by the United States district attorney. The sugar dealer and his attorney agreed to fix sugar at 28 cents per pound retail.

Chicago Pearing United States Ae Sugar Gealere

Ice Cream Makers Seek Butter Fat Reduction

City council will be asked to allow an eight per cent butter fat standard for ice cream. The change was determined at a Saturday meeting of ice cream makers, modifying the current 12 per cent butter fat requirement in the city ordinance.

Mystery Mistrust: Woman Feigns Call Saying Murder

Frantic 11 pm call from a distressed woman on a four party line claimed murder and listed four North Avenue addresses. Motorcycle patrols investigated each site but found no sign of danger. police suspect a distorted hoax.

Central Wast Exchange Vomce Centra Enki Mth Ave 20Th Ave. N 18Th Ave. N Polie Athenta

Bon Marche Holds Old Fashioned Employee Fair

A lively Bon Marche Saturday night fair raised money for the employee mutual savings fund. The evening offered a Kiendyke dance hall fortune telling booth miniature fish ponds and a fan orchestra to amuse staff. The fund funds thrift with weekly contributions and will distribute over $15 000 this June.

mutual @vings fund

Prisoner Recaptured After Escape in California Transit

Fredt J. Jenkins, held on a forgery charge, escaped from a King County deputy in Maryeville, California, and was recaptured several hours later after being transported from Los Angeles. Sheriff John Stringer was notified at noon Monday.

King County Hertie Barr Maryeville Cal Fredt J. Jenkins Los Angeles Warn John Stringer

Jitney Drivers’ City Charges Delayed to May Court

Continuance granted for 10 jitney drivers charged with violation under new jitney ordinances. Police Judge John E B Gorden allowed delay at request of attorney Wah Crawford to await a federal court motion for permanent injunction. City cases set for May 31.

John EB. Gorden Wah Crawford Ure City Ms Cave

Furniture Stolen From West First Street Home

Mrs Frank Witbre reported to police Monday morning that several hundred dollars of furniture were taken from 1015 Firetave West, after she left the house unattended while moving.

Firetave Prank T. Wit Bre Ie Wee

Boy Arrested for Hooking on Auto

Joe Summers 17 was arrested Sunday for riding up alongside an automobile on Second Ave. Police report he was attempting to cling to the moving car as it traveled.

Joe Summers

Stowaways Found Aboard Steamer Fastern Soldier Dy

Seven Japanese stowaways were found hiding in the fresh water tanks of the steamer Fastern Soldier Dy by migration inspectors. They were denied admittance and started their homeward trip to Nippon.

Fastern Nippon

Woman Charged Divorce After Black Eye Fight

Mary Nicol filed for divorce alleging her husband Robert H. Nicol assaulted her after returning from church leaving her eyes bruised. The complaint was filed Monday in the court.

Mary Nicol Robert H. Nicol

Seattle Chamber Launches City Advertising Campaign

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce plans a three year national ad campaign spending 100000 dollars annually to promote Seattle by framing it as a strong, low risk investment and to attract new industry. Other cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are pursuing similar efforts. The plan begins next month with a budget renewal to support industrial outreach.

Chamber of Commerce Seattle Organi Gation Finance Committee Chamber Chambers Industrial Bureau The Beattie Ia San Francisco Elan Busi News Sos Angeles San Diego Citien New Orleans Baltimore Kanaan

$750000 Fire Hits Portland Blaze Destroys Two Plants

A Sunday fire in North Portland Industrial District destroys the North Portland Box Company plant valued at 200000 and Standifer Construction shipyard worth 450000. Winds reached 40 mph threatening 25 million in property before shifting and allowing crews to regain control by 4 pm.

Portland, Or North Portland North Portland Box Company Standifer Construction Company Box Company Portland

Fire destroys San Francisco glass plant injures workers

Officials of the Illinois Pacific Glass company prepared to rebuild their San Francisco plant after a fire yesterday that caused an estimated loss between 500000 and 1000000 dollars. Two firemen and one woman were injured, none seriously.

San Francisco Illinois Pacific Dlam Company

NEW POTATOES SCARCE HERE

New California potato receipts on the local wholesale market were light at the week's opening. No sweet potatoes were available. Overall spud markets strengthened with British Columbia offerings the lowest at several cents per pound. Asparagus and green peas remained firm with modest price levels. Strawberries steady with Kennewick shipments at $6 a crate and California variety at $41 a crate. Butter and ore markets held steady with no price changes.

California

Local Markets and Prices from Regional Trade Data

The listing shows wholesale prices for nuts dairy and grain items across multiple regions including Kennewick and Keyeton with figures for almonds walnuts and cheese products. It also notes dairy product prices and a 1920 procurement notice seeking bids to supply food for detained aliens in Seattle with a July 1920 start date.

Arrest Him With Red Propaganda

James F. Turner, 35, was arrested after officers found I. W. W. literature and a loaded revolver on him Sunday. Turner is held in the city jail awaiting federal investigation, detained by Sergt. William Steen and Patrolman L. L. Norton.

James FE. “Turner William Steen Ll. L. Norton

She Finds Threat and Charges Husband in Hotel Incident

Clara P. Punn, a lady barber, located a threatening note in her room at the Stewart hotel Sunday night and, by Monday, Prosecutor Thown tacue issued a warrant against her former husband M. R. Magin for threat to kill.

Clara Tpunn Barber Stewart Hotel M. R. Magin

Lady Diana Denies Film Offer Report

London May 4 Lady Diana Duff Cooper denies a report she declined an offer from an American movie company for a film and says I wish I had.

London Diana Duff-Cooper

Hicks Demands Astor Seat Return in Commons Row

London May 4 Sir W Johnston Hicks M P says Lady Astor occupies his former parliamentary seat. He asserts he was in India when her seat was given and seeks to reclaim the constituency in Parliament.

London W. Johnson Hicks M. P Lady Astor House of Commons India

Clocks Jazzing in Parts Disturb Gobelins Tenants

Odd clock activity disturbs residents in the Gobelins quarter of Paria as clocks and tablets supposedly dance in a house. A court has just opened on Federal avenue between I, Aloha and EK. Prospect street.

Gobelins Paria Nipron Yuwen Kalsha Company Federal Ave Aloha Prospect

Tides in Seattle Report Confused OCR Data

OCR excerpt shows fragmented tide readings for Seattle with times and varying depths. The garbled text lists “First Tide,” “Second High Tide,” and inconsistent numbers like 40 ft and 27 ft, but many items are unreadable or repeated, indicating a damaged source.

Seattle Arrivals and Departures May 2 to May 10 Seattle

Vague listing of ships arriving and departing Seattle with multiple city and port destinations. Entries include Manila Manila via porte, Tacoma, Muroran, Ben Diego via Ban Praneiece, Beattie en route to Routh eneterm, Admiral Betiey to Tacoma, Port Gantade, Menta via porte, Hono lulu via Bellingham, and other vessels such as Argyll Magean Chienege and Fulton with unclear times and spellings.

Manila Porte Bndicott Tacoma Aveyl Vancouver Kebe Muroran Mehie¢y Ben Diego Ban Praneiece Tr Oty Beattie Ote Fulton British Columbia

Vessels in Other Ports Update Arrivals and Departures

Ships arriving and leaving various ports with times and destinations. Listings include Beattie Han Francisco, Queen, Molindinah, Ernest HM Meyer, Astoria, Victoria D C, Emprean, Lae An aries, Vancouver, Portland, Admiral Dewey, J A Moffett, W Porter, Ofen Port Bank, Norwood, Ketchikan, West Jessup, and others with arrival or sailing details.

Beattie Francisco Multnomah Seattle Everett Thoreday Jamea Queen Nome City Molindinah Pedro Af Ernest HM. Meyer Astoria Striwattwa Hhangheal Victoria, D. C Emprean Wougkenag Manatmo Vancouver B. C Iran Manita Porta Hellingham Btr Hyaden Créer Bealtie Tecra Admiral Bohiey Gatled Mey Atayll Peattia Admiral Dewey Praneleco Walkera Portland Petro Cape Plance W. & Porter Gavieta Heaitia Ofen Port Bank Milewoorth Wmridge Yokohama Geattle Port Port Townered Et £ P.m. Etr Norwood, Gam- Dire Bay For Meonah Chatham Straits At & P Ketchikan Cape Et Bilas Tacoma Jessup Cape Flattery

Grain futures rise on Board of Trade amid light demand

May corn opens at 1.79 assistant unchanged then climbs to 1.80. July corn opens 1.584% and advances 7% to 1.59. September corn slips to 1.48% then recovers. Oats follow with small gains and losses across May July September. Provisions move higher on demand and market optimism due to railroad congestion easing.

Ctlicagg May Board of Trade Ad Mater

New York May 24 Market Review Signals Thin Trading

The New York Evening News financial review reports no buying power in today's market. Bears extended short positions as prices showed limited gains and dull trading, with sentiment improving only late in the day but lacking momentum for broad moves.

New York New York Evening Tun Financial Review Bears

Foreign exchange strong at opening in New York market

Quotations showed strength at the opening of the foreign exchange market with demand sterling at 0.80, francs 1.74, Canadian dollars around 1.56, and American cable and live checks posting gains. Denver livestock market reports large receipts and lower cattle prices with top cattle near 14.66 and hogs lower.

New York Denver

New York Mercantile Paper Beats 1% Bar Record

New York markets show irregular trading with mercantile paper quoted at 1.01 dollars amid fluctuating yields and a reported 4 9 percent reading. Investors monitor bonds and currency as monthly data circulate.

New York Mercantile Paper

Westlake Public Markets Place A Busy Food Row

Readable scraps show stalls at Westlake markets listing prices for meats fruits and pantry staples. Items include beef ribs chops lemons soap powder Del Monte goods coffee and canned tomatoes with varied prices, suggesting a bustling produce and general goods hub.

Westlake

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