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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1920

Page

9

Japs Turn Christians for Policy

Charles A. Trumbull, editor, says Christianity in Japan is seen as a political tool by some Japanese to mirror American and British models. He notes many converts abandon the faith during crises, while a few stay true and influence the East, though Americans’ motives are questioned and Oriental public opinion remains wary of political aims.

Francisco Orient Charlies A. Trum Philadelphia Tokyo United States Gays Trumbull Americana Trumbull Japan Chris Trom Korea United China

Juda message to Jewish people at Temple de here

Three members of the fly squadron of the Union of American Hebrew congregations will bring the message of Juda to the Jewish people at Temple de here at 8 p m Tuesday. Visitors are Dr Nathan Krass and Straus of New York and Harris Weinstock of San Francisco.

Thentry Union of American Hebrew Congregations Temple de Here Nathan Krass and Straues New York City Harris Weinstock Los Fran

Harold K. Vann Appointed Acting Chief Probation Officer

Harold K. Vann, formerly of Bell Ingham and recently of Los Angeles, is appointed acting chief probation officer by Superior Judge King Dyke man in the juvenile court. He succeeds Dr. Lilburn Merrill, who resigned to head the State Custodial School at Medical Lake. Fresno report notes Jay Robb and Lt. Davies arrested locally, with a plot to smuggle Chinese into the U S and Los Angeles area.

Harold K. Vann Bell Ingham Los Angeles King Dykeman Vann Lilburn Merrill Medical Lake Fresno Cal Jay Robb Lt. Davies Joe A

Co ed Edith Bartow Died in Pacific University Case

Edith Bartow an 11 year old student at Pacific University was found dead in Herrick hall with a chloroform soaked towel about her head. Coroner Limber ruled death caused by chloroform possibly from an effort to ease earache. The Portland freshman’s death remains unexplained.

Forest Grove Ore Edith Bartow Pacific University Herrick Hall Limber

Suspect Escapes After Cle Elum Robbery Shootout

After shooting Patrolman Frank Haight and being captured in Cle Elum the robber escaped early Sunday. Police say a description matching the suspect was seen leaving a train at Auburn on Sunday.

Frank Haight Cle Elum Auburn

No Dentistry License Fined $50 in Guilty Plea

Arthur Caldwell faced charges of practicing dentistry without a license. He pleaded guilty before Superior Judge Boyd J. Tallman, changing from not guilty, and was fined $50 plus costs. Caldwell promised not to repeat the offense.

Arthur Caldwell Boyd J. Tallman Caldwell

Stolen Payroll Money From Registered Mail Bag

Post office inspectors seek to recover 95000 in currency stolen from a registered mail bag between Pittsburgh and Weirton. The Weirton Steel payroll money was placed in the bag in Pittsburgh and found missing upon its delivery, with only paper bundles left in the bag.

Steubenville Pittsburg Weirton Weirton Steel Company Pittaburg Tts Dentation

Officers Search for Mail Robbers

In Omaha Nebraska on November 15 investigators sought the men who entered a storage mail car at the Union Pacific transfer station in Cornell Bhuille and stole 11 pouches of registered mail. Police and federal officers conducted broad roundups in two cities as Chief Clerk Charlen H Woods estimated the loss at about $20,000 with one pouch later recovered. No arrests had been made.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Cornell Bhuille Charlen H. Woods Railway Mall Woods

Loot From Council Bluffs Train Robbery Labeled Private Property

Officials from the Federal Reserve Bank and the U S Mint concluded that most loot from the Council Bluffs train robbery was private shipments of valuables. They denied reports that money moved from the mint to the New York subtreasury.

Francis Boo Offlitala 7Th Federal Reserve Bank United States Mint Council Bluffs New York T. W. Shanahan

Despondent man commits suicide at daughter's home

Alfred N. Holcomb, 64, a retired mating engineer, shot himself in the head at his daughter Mrs James Buck 8218 Federal Ave Monday. He had been despondent due to illness keeping him from work.

Alfred N. Holcomb Jm. W. Buck Federal

Bail Forfeited In Prohibition Case Against Kromrey

A federal court forfeited one thousand dollars bail after B Kromrey did not appeal the indictment charging violation of the national prohibition and internal revenue laws. Kromrey was secretly indicted in February for operating a still and possessing 120 gallons of corn mash and distilled spirits.

B. Krowrey Dnever National Prohibition Internal Revenue Lawa Kromrey

Jailed for Driving While Intoxicated Incident Near University

A man identified as driving while intoxicated faced charges after his car collided with a truck at University Street and Western Avenue. One passenger, William Wipn of 308 34th Ave, was injured in the crash. Local authorities cited A.J. Kane Meeting, 808 24th Ave, for the incident.

Beattie Society Celebrates Seattle’s 69th Birthday

Members of the Beattie rhetorical society gathered at Mrs. Morgan J. Carbeck’s home Saturday to observe the 69th anniversary of Seattle and honor early pioneers during their yearly celebration.

Seattle Beattie Rhetorical Society Morgan J. Carbeck

Mint Ships Halted For Some Time

Mint, which had made no shipments of any consequence for some time, shows a prolonged pause in its production and distribution activities.

Mint

Red Flannel Undies Fade From Seattle Fashion

A Star reporter finds Seattle stores have no red flannel underwear in stock for years. Clerks cite no demand since the Beattie fire and shift toward pale pink garments. Few buyers, mostly old-timers or far-north visitors, persist scenting the era of crimson rambers.

Seattle Cheasty’s Frederick & Nelson Lawnjoree YALE Crimeon Farma Filson's Outfitting Company

Chicago nurse graduate killed in elevator accident

Anna Neyquist, 23, a Chicago woman who had just graduated as a nurse, died in an elevator accident on graduation day. Authorities are investigating the incident and extending condolences to her family.

Chicago Mies Anna Neyquist

Two actresses found slain in Grant Park Chicago

In Chicago on November 15 two young actresses Ming Mary Rhodes of Altoona and Lillian Thompson of Boston were found dead in Grant Park. Coroner Hoffman said death stemmed from internal cause as police traced a car to the scene and noted drag marks and facial injuries. Six men were detained, including James Meeks and Robert McCarthy, electricians with the Jane Cowl company, who lived with the women. others held were Silvio Cit, Peter Cit, and James Comas.

Citncago Caune Ming Mary Rhodes Altoona Lillian Thompson Boston Peter M. Hoffman Grant Park Chicago Lake Front Mary Rhodes Rhodes Mary Alma Ramey Limpy Morgan Wit Heaees Simmons James Meeks Robert McCarthy Jane Cowl Company Silvio Peter Cit James Comas

Kilian’s Body Found After Tide Washes Ashore

The body of Professor Henry P. F. Kilian, former Broadway High School teacher of Germany, was found floating near the Tulalip reservation and brought to Beattie for burial. Kilian vanished October 25 from Birmingham. a search linked to Sheriff Etringer’s hounds traced footsteps to the beach. A farmer, Thomas Bigan, reported spotting the body on Saturday as the tide carried it in. He leaves a widow and seven children.

Tulalip Indian Reservation Birmingham Henry PF. W. Kilian Germany Broadway High School Beattie Killian John Etringer Koeattle Thomas Btgan Kilian

Senator Jones Addresses Sea School Graduates

Senator Weasley J. Jones told 48 graduates of the West Beattleton Sea Training Bureau that seafaring men today uphold the great traditions of the national merchant marine. The address emphasized the duty of graduates to carry on maritime heritage.

Weasley J. Jones West Beattletion The Shipping Board Sea Training Bureau

Veterans Discuss $500,000 Home Plan at Winter Meeting

The first winter session of the Veterans federation met in Hoosevelt hall on Saturday to discuss plans for a $500,000 veterans housing project. Delegates explored funding, site selection, and construction timeline for the proposed bund ing.

Veterans’ Federation Hoosevelt Hall

Hot Tar Pot Accident Burns Man at Plant

A hot tar pot overturned at a light company plant on Seventh avenue and Jefferson street Sunday burning the face and hands of Peter Ebrich of 1064 45th avenue BR. He was treated at Seattle General Hospital.

Peter Ebrich 45Th Ave Light Company Seventh Ave Jefferson St Seattle General Hospital

Jews Seeking United States Emigration Reported

Berlin reports from Danzig Hamburg and Bremen indicate Jews are planning emigration to the United States amid rising tensions and travel restrictions in their home regions.

Berlin United States Danzig Mamburg Bremen

Foley advertising pitch for patent medicines and trial package

A fragmented advertisement promises a trial package from Foley & Co. for coughs colds croup and rheumatic pains. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pill Foley Cathartic Tablets and urges mailing a cutout with name and address to a Chicago address.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

U S Policy on Freedom of the Seas Cited by University Historian

Professor Pichard Scholts of the University of Washington told the King County Democratic meeting that Ameren must adopt a foreign policy recognizing freedom of the seas. The noon gathering echoed a U S insistence on maritime freedom as a core policy position.

Ameren Pichard &. Scholts University of Washington King County Democratic Society

Rules Civil Service Can't Railroad Man

Corporation Counsel Walter F. said the civil service commission may not reclassify a man out of office simply because a department head assigns him radically new duties. The ruling addresses limits on administrative reassignments within civil service.

Civil Service Commission Walter F

Seek Here for Lost Mayor of Vancouver

Mrs Ralph Percival daughter in law of the missing mayor leads a coast wide search from Seattle to locate the Vancouver official. The mayor disappeared October 17 and his family refuse to believe he is dead, continuing the hunt.

Ralph Percival Vancouver Ward Heattle Percival

Weber Named Chief Draftsman in Utilities Department

Meier Saturday reports Alfred Weber, chief draftsman in the utilities department since 1909, involved in a case as Panamacana declared well sustaining by official canal zone publication.

Alfred Weber Utilities Department Washington

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