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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1921

Page

7

Police capture bandit suspect after 60 block chase

Copeland, 23, arrested at Ninth and Madison after allegedly holding up four men at the La France cafe, 706 Madison. A blue coat wearer fled east on Mach G. V. Hasselblad and Patrol captured him following a hot pursuit. pistol and shells were recovered.

Special Copeland Ninth Madison St la France Red Bandit Bandy Mach G. V. Hasselblad Terry’ Ave

Ponzi Scheme Target Ends as Miss Anderson Faces Layoff

Thomas Y Nabatame, accused of a fraud scheme, targeted Miss Anderson with flattery before revealing layoffs breaking a contract promise that no stockholder could be fired. She seeks new employment after the dismissal.

Nabatame

World Cable Directory facing fraud allegations

W D Hayman, once a top stock salesman for World Cable Directory Co, resigns amid fraud claims and joins efforts to prosecute. He tells Commissioner Everest that the company failed to honor promises of dividends and jobs, and questions the firm's good faith while detailing his sunk investments.

W. D. Hayman The World Cable Directory Co Hayman State Department of Labor and Industries Everest Cable Company Pron Nabatame Spain World Cable Directory Co

Veterans of World War reunion at Seattle Hardware Co

The third annual reunion of the Veterans of the World War in the Seattle Hardware Co was held at the Hotel Butler on Friday night. Lieut. Krol McLaughlin was elected president of the association.

Seattle Hardware Co Butler Lieut Krol McLaughlin

Filipino Worker Wrecked by Jap Dream Scheme in Seattle

J A Lobregast a World Cable Directory employee once a cannery contractor lost his job home and savings to a Japanese scheme led by Nabatame. He traveled with his family to Seattle for promises of Manila work but received only $25 in wages from the Japanese Tonzi. Lobregast now waits in Seattle in shelter provided by Nabatame at 717 Marionet while hoping for relief.

J. A. Lobregast World Cable Directory Company Lobregant Bremerton Nabatame Manila Philippines Sobergast Seattle Tonzi Lobregast Marionet Polly Taylor Nabatame Thompson Building

Big events close music week recital and concert planned

The closing night features a George Bailey recital at Meany Hall on the university campus and a concert at the YWCA. About 300 formal programs and nearly 4,000 home recitals were reported during the week.

George Bailey Blind Plantat Meany Hall University

Seattle mutt show raises funds for Community Chest

The Star handed the proceeds of a Thursday night dog show at Crystal Pool to Seattle's Community Chest for winter aid. About $535.55 at the door, less tax and minor expenses, was pledged, with four mutts sold at auction for homes and four dollars added to the chest.

Wanda von Kettler Snall Girl Seattle Star Crystal Pool Ir. Wm. Jarquisa John Nickolas Jack Schiffer J. D. Nelson Humane Society Hal Armstrong L. W. Brydon W. H. Woodhall Torkus B. Woof Nick Schwartz Anna FR. Judd Melita Kennela Melita Snow Melita Cupid C. Caumpner L. M. Durkin Kennela City Mocarenger and Transfer Company Clemmer Theatre Management Leslie Warfield 34Th Ave. S Battle Creek Mich America Melita Kennels Otis W. Brinker Bob Johnson

Tokyo Debates Vital Decision in Pacific Peace

Tokyo deliberations by Japan's privy council will shape the outcome of the Washington conference. The struggle pits liberal elements against reactionaries as Tokyo weighs whether to accept Anglo American democracy plans or press for military dominance in China and Far East resources.

New York Privy Council Tokyo Washington Pacific Strugete Japan Far East China Iota Ariea Peking Tokyo Iil Aan Chi

Japan names Korekiyo Takahashi premier after Hara

Tokyo November 12 Baron Korekiyo Takahashi was named premier to succeed the late Hara who was assassinated. He is expected to keep the cabinet intact and is viewed as a liberal who favors friendship with China over militarist plans. Official approval was awaited.

Clarence Dubose Tokyo Baron Korekiyo Taka Lach Japan Hara Takahashi Marquis Baliofski Baron Takahashi Tara China Miliarieta

Quizzes Announced by Civil Service

The city civil service commission lists examinations and dates. November 21 junior secretary for public utilities at 170 dollars, November 23 two motorcycle patrolmen for park department at 146 dollars, November 23 eligible list for class A draftsmen, November 25 promotional exam for chief electrical inspector, December 1 promotional exam for dispatcher and chief schedule clerk in the street railway department.

The City Civil Service Commission Public Utilities Department Park Department Street Railway

Four Men Bail Granted After Deming Rum Seizure

W F Frink Withard hotel J A Remis 1268 John at A Baldwin 1810 Third Ave and J P Cheatham Angeles hotel released on bail after arrest at the Canadian border at Deming by customs officials. Three automobiles and 60 cases of liquor were seized.

W. FF. Frink Withard J. A. Remis John At. A. Baldwin Third Ave J. P. Cheatham Angeles Canadian Deming

First Marine Mail Guards Go on Duty

The first marine postal guards are to be on duty Saturday in Seattle. Puget Sound navy yard reports 24 marines ready within 24 hours and 31 marines are en route from Spokane. John J. Quigsey is assigned as guard on Great Northern train No 4 westbound amid plans for a permanent ex-service guard.

Berytle Puget Sound Navy Yard Seattle Spokane John J. Quigsey Great Northern W. C. Vandervoort Washington, D. C W. FH. Haya

Lamiman Named General Agent for Marquette Railway

BK D Lamiman a noted Seattle transportation figure has been appointed general agent of the Marquette railway reflecting his prominence in local transit circles and expanding the companys leadership team.

BK. D Lamiman Seattle Pore Marquette Railway

Samantha Minton Believed World’s Heaviest Woman Dies

Galena Missouri reports the death of Mrs. Samantha Minton a 600 pound woman once deemed the world’s fattest. Her passing closes a notorious public figure whose size drew national attention and medical headlines.

Galena Samantha Minton

Help Robert Taylor's Search for His Missing Father

A letter to The Stara Bureau of Missing Relatives asks for help locating Robert Leslie Taylor, last heard from in Roseburg Oregon. The fourteen year old from Mount Vernon Washington provides a 90 Amherst Street Montreal address and notes he has not seen his father since infancy.

Stara Bureau of Missing Relatives Biren Amherst St Montreal Canada Roseburg Ore Robert Leslie Taylor Leo Taylor N. Firet Bt Mt. Vernon Wash

Judge Donworth recalls Europe tour before engineers

Judge George Donworth spoke Friday night before the Beattie chapter of the American Association of Engineers, recounting experiences from a recent tour of Europe.

George Donworth Beattie Chapter American Association of Engineers Europe

All Bakeries Reduce Price in Seattle Bread War

Seattle bakeries cut prices after the National Baking Co. led a price reduction. Pound loaves will sell for 7 cents and pound and half loaves for 11 cents, prompting protests but a pledge to match the new lower levels to protect business, despite expected losses per loaf.

Seattle National Baking Co

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