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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1919

Page

8

Police Officer Kills Sergeant in Seattle Shooting

A Seattle police sergeant was killed in a shooting involving his wife’s lover, Ed Roselius, who was later taken into custody at his home. Witnesses recalled a pursuit from First Avenue to Railroad Ave as Roselius confronted Sgt. Carleton, with the suspect warning, Then he began shouting, He won’t wreck another home. Edna Carleton, wife of the slain officer, aided in disarming Roselius at the scene. Carleton, 41, had served 15 years on the force and is survived by his wife and a son.

Joel Warren Senat F. Keefe Roselius Eee Carleton First Ave Yester Edward Schubert Pioneer Square Sergt Railroad Ave Ro‘Sellus Edna Carleton Seventh Ave Roseliar

British Labor Wins Municipal Election Victory

Early returns from Saturdays municipal elections show a nationwide laborite landslide with Labor defeating veteran mayor Sir Busby Bird in Shoreditch and sweeping councils. Labor gains include a strong showing in working districts while the Progressive and Municipal Reform parties win few seats.

London Labor Shoreditch Busby Bird Progressive Municipal Reform Party

Ring Around Moon Harmless Says He

A clear lunar halo Sunday night sparked superstition and amateur forecasts. Official Weatherwright George N. Salisbury explained the halo results from lunar rays refracting through fine high altitude cloud particles and is not unusual for this time of year.

Weatherwise George N. Salisbury

Roselius Family Ties Mention Sergeant Carleton Partnership

The text notes Thomas P. Carleton and two stepsons in the Roselius household. Mrs. Jennie Roselius is 29, her husband 37 and a ten year veteran of the force. No children are in the Roselius family but an adopted daughter of Mrs. Roselius' late sister lives with them. Sergeant Carleton allegedly met Mrs. Roselius last year when stationed at West Seattle, introduced by Roselius.

Thomas P. Carleton Jennie Roselius Roselius Sergeant Carleton West Seattle

Prominent Society Figures Face Engagement Controversy

The family of Beatrice M. Benjamin Pratt objects to her engagement to Preston Gibson, noted Washington society man and playwright. Gibson is twice married and divorced. Both families hail from old social lineages and are prominent in society.

New York Beatrice M. Benjamin Pratt Preston Gibson Washington Gibson

Unemployment Probe Urged at International Labor Conference

At the conference Vie Count de Bea of Spain urged a 15 nation commission to conduct a thorough worldwide unemployment study. The proposal foresees a broad inquiry with time for full examination in all countries. No action was taken. the matter awaits the forthcoming commission.

Washington United Areas International Labor Conference Viecount de Ea de Bea

Final Senate Vote Sought on Peace Treaty

Democratic leaders propose a final vote on the peace treaty for Thursday November 6 with voting continuing until Saturday at 3 pm if two thirds approval is not reached. The plan limits speaking time and sets daily sessions, with minority resolutions also to be considered if the treaty fails.

Washington United Press Senate Hitchcock Ward Hitchcock Senate Foreign Relations Committee RED Cross

Cabinet to Consider Engineer Union Coal Strike Commission

Secretary Lane said the cabinet will review the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers proposal for a government appointed commission to handle the coal strike and broader industrial tensions. He noted it aligns with President Wilsons offer to miners to submit demands to a commission he would name. A weekly cabinet meeting is planned for tomorrow and endorsement is anticipated if the strike ends.

Washington Lane Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Wilson RED Cross

Colorado Miners Lose Homes During Strike

Colorado miners in Trinidad report 2500 of 4000 out of work as district secretary Lewellyn returns from New Mexico. Men are being expelled from company houses amid widespread suffering and union aid efforts.

Colorado Trinidad Colo Lewellyn Colorado Miners Raton N. M

Woman Kills Self At Birthday Party

A birthday gathering at Mrs. Daisy Hogan’s home ended with Misa Bertha Jones, 32, taking carbolic acid in an upper room and dying three hours later at City Hospital. Detectives and deputy coroners probe motive. uncle Charles Dell doubts it was intentional. Jones had debt and suspects of robbery, but motives remain unclear. She left a purse with 140 in bills and 35 in coin. family suspects robbery. Funeral plans pending arrival of her sister Mabel Schenck. Funeral arrangements are being organized. body at Home Undertaking parlors.

Daisy Hogan Belmont Ave Misa Bertha Jonea Charles Dell Misa Jones David B. Carr Hogan Home Dell Mins Jones Elia Jones Cedar St Mra Mabel Schenck Berkeley Cal Schenck RED Crobr

Waitress Held After Home Shooting Incident

Thomas Ss 41 was shot 20 times and remains in critical condition at City Hospital along with 23 year old Edwards. Miss Edwards states Ludwig forced entry, grappled, and was shot during a struggle over a gun. Ludwig, a carpenter, says he went to rent a room and was shot. Edwards is jailed on an open charge pending investigation.

Thomas Edwards 12Th Ave S Ludwig Minerva Haver St. Regis Weller RED Crosb

100000 on Strike Tells Western Pa Mines

Union mines in Western Pennsylvania nearly halted as 100000 strikers pressing claims, while non union areas plan increased output. Strike leaders expect the Pennsylvania halt to hold. operators say non union regions in Connellsville Uniontown and Greensburg will meet immediate consumer needs with rising numbers returning to work.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Connellsville Uniontown Greensburg RED Cross

Russian Troops Evacuate Gatchina After Bolshevik Counteroffensive

Unofficial Helsingfors dispatches say Russian Northwestern army troops evacuated Gatchina Thursday night. Anti Bolshevik forces under General Yudenitch took Gatchina weeks earlier as a base for the push on Petrograd, with the retreat likely tied to a Bolshevik counteroffensive.

London Helsingfors Gatchina Yudeniteh Petrograd

Allied Order To Romania On Conference Note

Paris Nov 3 The peace conference supreme council orders Romania to reply to its October 12 note the text of which was suppressed The inter allied transports commission also orders Poland to open railways between Germany and Poland for transit and movement during the postwar period

Paris Supreme Council of the Peace Conference Today Rumania Inter-Allied Transports Commission Today Poland Germany RED Crosb

Holding Troops in Colorado Coal Zone

Coal mines largely shut down across Colorado with only exempted mines under contract operating. Six Colorado Fuel and Iron company mines run under troop protection with 25 to 60 percent of normal forces at work. Militia officers refuse union leaders’ demand to withdraw troops from mining camps.

Denver Colo United Press Colorado Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

Winter Coat Styles Highlight Velvet and Velour Finishes

November the Coat Month coats feature belted flaring forms in browns and blues with good tailoring and fine materials. Velours and velour silvertone fabrics appear with plain lines, convertible collars, and novelty harness stitching. Prices run from 35 to 45 dollars.

Hats for Tiny Tots and Dress-Up Styles

Trimmed hats in velvet and felt with rose color options blue tan brown and pink priced from 1.95 to 3.50. Tiny white broadcloth crepe de chine and Bengalinefur dress-up hats with lace embroidery trimmed priced from 2.95 to 7.50.

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