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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1919

Page

5

Crashed Oakland Train Kills Six Injure Many

Six people were killed and one injured when a Key Route electric train crashed into a loaded jitney bus in Oakland California. Edward Wilson and Mead Smith are sought as conductor and inspector. Miss Erma Warner among the injured suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures. Federal action followed a streetcar strike with arrests of six men by U S Marshals as guards kept operation running amid tense conditions.

Oakland Cal United Preas Beeer Edward Wilson Mead Smith Erma Warner San Francisco-Oakland Terminal United States Holohan Ti Cnoratsu

Red Literature Seized in Gary Raids by Army and Officials

Army intel officers seized nearly a ton of radical literature in Gary Indiana raid centers. Maj Gen Leonard Wood blamed agitators for the outbreaks. DOJ agents with army officers arrested three alleged Bolshevik leaders. A mass citizens meeting followed under officer direction. Maj J G Bye led volunteers to aid order. Two former soldiers volunteered for duty.

Gary Ind Army Leonard Wood Department of Justice J. G

Lake that vanishes and reappears in Georgia

A Georgia lake grows three miles long then vanishes for three to four years, leaving a sandy basin. It returns from underground in about two weeks, restoring the water body to its original expanse.

Georgia

Seattle Salvation Army drive faces shortfall in big fellows effort

City Chair man W H Klepper says Seattle must cut back to serious business to reach the 250000 quota. He orders 400 Elk volunteers to file full subscription reports as canvassing continues. Wealthy residents are blamed for holding back while workers and small businessmen contribute, funding two Seattle buildings including a working girls home.

Seattle Salvation Army W. H. Klepper Collins Building Klepper Chester BK Roberta Elth Sens

Allen Wants Particulars In Liquor Indictment Hearing

Judge J M Ralston of Clallam County will hear the bill of particulars in the liquor with intent to dispose charge against Judge Clay Allen likely Friday. Four deputy sheriffs and seven other deputies linked to the disappearance of over 2000 quarts of whisky from the county city building June 4 entered demurrers. Ralston recently overruled motions to quash the indictments.

Clay Allen J. M. Ralston Clallam A. W. Frater Matt Starwich Stewart Campbell Roy Murdock Fred A. Brown Allen Ralston

Funeral services for James D. Trenholme

Funeral services for James D. Trenholme a well known shipping man who died after a prolonged illness were held at St Mark's Episcopal church at 2 pm Tuesday. Masonic services followed at the grave in Wanshells cemetery with pallbearers Col. W. T. Perkins G. B. E. Thorndyke Judge Clay Allen Judge C. S. Hall Frank Whitkins and H. D. Hurley serving as escorts.

James D. Trenholme St. Mark's Episcopal

Nine Hurt In Auto Mishaps

Nine persons suffered injuries in street car and automobile accidents. Five women and a child were among those hurt, with no serious injuries reported. A collision occurred at Mt Ave and EB Union and another at Third Ave and Pike. Passengers included Mrs D EB Hughes, Anna Uhrich, Kate Herman, Mary Bretthner and daughter Clara, Mrs DeHart Sullivan, and Ida May Zimmer and family. Police released Harry Mandell after he reported the incident.

Mrs. Vanderbilt Granted Divorce in Desertion Case

In Newport Rhode Island Mrs Cathleen Vanderbilt was granted a divorce from Reginald C Vanderbilt on desertion grounds. The court awarded custody of their 15 year old daughter Cathleen to Mrs Vanderbilt, following yesterday's superior court proceeding.

Newport, R. L Cathleen Vanderbilt Reginald C. Vanderbilt

Wilson Improves as President Shows Interest in Conference

Washington reports the president’s condition improving slowly with cooler weather aiding recovery. He ate soft boiled eggs for breakfast and, despite rest, expressed interest in official business and the industrial conference. Doctors note Dr Grayson struggles to reach required officials. Messages of support from King George and King Albert arrive.

Cary T. Grayson Bar! Curzon Viscount Grey White House George Gregan Albert Belgium Chicago Wilson Grayson

Round Table Men Adjourn After Short Conference

The industrial peace conference adjourned after a 30 minute session with no business. During the adjournment the three groups representing capital labor and the public will meet separately to prepare proposals for introduction tomorrow morning. Individual delegates may not present revolutions without group consent.

Washington Industrial Peace Conference

October Home Furnishing Days in the Drapery Section

The drapery department highlights couch covers and portieres as space saving home solutions. Fourth floor displays include repp portieres at 8 dollars a pair, Gordon repp couch covers 12.95, velour overdrapes 8 to 12, tapestry couch covers and table covers priced 3 to 3.50.

Repp Gordon Repp

Sample Coats at Absurdly Low Prices at Bon Marche Basement

Bargain basement coats offered by Sample Coats from a large Eastern jobbing house. Velour Velvet coats priced at 17.50 with six styles including Dolman and semi-Dolman models. Trimmings feature self-covered or novelty buttons and plush collars. Eight autumn shades including Navy, Taupe, and Burgundy.

Copenhagen

Winter coat assortment with priced materials

Sample Winter Coats including Scotch Tweeds Silvertones and Velours shown in this assortment. Styles vary with lined and unlined models and coats priced at 24.75.

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