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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
9
Cinching evidence links Smith, a carpenter, to the bombing of the home of F R Shong on 215 Belvedere Avenue N. The gun was bought in Claire Wisconsin on November 29. Capt C B Tennant says no other links exist and notes threatening letters and powder factory work preceding the explosion that killed four. An arrest of Smith’s sanity is expected.
Authorities recovered about $23,000 to $23,860 in currency hidden by the suspect in Omaha. The money was part of a large train loot and ties to a fugitive known as Captain Calling, previously claimed as a war hero. He was captured near the Oklahoma border after a flight from the city. The case involved federal authorities and a grand jury investigation.
Eugene Rankinsionist, once a pro ticket candidate for the preach of the United States, died at his home in Los Angeles on November 20. Henry Murray, visiting Chafin, wrapped quilts around him to save him from flames that engulfed the residence in a devastating fire.
Governor Hart and dignitaries including Senator Mira Poindexter and Adjutant General Maurice Thompson will attend a Beattie gala hosted by the Seattle Press Club. Mrs Hart and Miss Ella Hart are also listed among attendees as reporters, an orchestra, and formal attire mark the event.
Congress reconvenes next Monday to face a heavy workload with mounting demands for new legislation. Congressional leaders warn the session will be long and busy as representatives arrive daily to urge action.
The killer explained he suspected his wife of infidelity and warned her of consequences. He followed her by taxi to a restaurant with a man and two women, forced her into the cab, tracked to Alder Street, then shot her after she ran. He claimed sole responsibility.
Macon Ga November 10 with further arrest in connection with the alleged murder of Fred D Shepard wealthy peach grower the case deepens. Dr F Mugene Elmer husband of one of the four prisoners says Shepard was poisoned and that shocking developments will come within a week. Mrs Agnie EB Cutts wife of attorney Ekbridge Cutts of Fitzgerald Ga is jailed in Bibb county awaiting further action.
Mrs Jake L Hamon wife of the Republican national committeeman and millionaire plans to seek vindication for her husband who died from a bullet wound in Ardmore on Friday according to reports.
From Millet Alberta to New Jersey and Hoboken notes show Mrs A unsen seeks Thomas Huling last heard from 4 and ex sergeant W Clark who enlisted Seattle 1916 and served in Hoboken and Camp Jackson details and a Navy transport letters page mentions Christmas cargo for milers in the Pacific port.
Grand jury returns five counts of criminal assault and abduction against Alien McDonnell Kruvosky Tom Brady Edward Murphy and James Carey for alleged early Thanksgiving attack on Jean Stanley of Portland and Jessie Montgomery of Reno. Kruvosky alibi established. Montgomery and Stanley described as hysterical. Police note crowd of underworld figures outside grand jury room.
The coast boomed as a 39 foot high southwest gale drove ships toward rocks near James Island off the Quillayute river. The Titan barely avoided the rocks and searched for the Pirate with government assistance, hoping dawn would reveal safety.
Police search underway after George Amith aged 10 and Harry Prendergast aged 12 were held by burglars in a housebreak. The report notes police involvement and ongoing investigation with no further details on suspects or location.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic aches and joint pain. It claims rapid, skin friendly relief and urges readers to buy a trial bottle at drug stores. The copy promotes soothing application for rheumatism, neuraglia, lumbago, backache and sprains.
Prices for butter fell four cents per pound and eggs and spuds also decreased. New quotations show butter at 640 per brick and 70 cents per pound for Kennedy brand. potatoes at 42 dollars per ton.
A Champaign resident Patrick Dilion describes relief from body aches night-time pain and fatigue after using Dr Williams' Pink Pills. He credits improved blood strength, sleep, and ability to work with the treatment and urges others to obtain the medicine from druggists or by mail from Schenectady.
Uric acid blamed for rheumatic symptoms including rheumatism headaches indigestion liver troubles and kidney issues. The Joyner Drug Co promotes Marshmallow Compound as the best non patent remedy claiming it dissolves uric acid and restores kidney and bladder health with a bottle often enough to spare longer treatment.
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