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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
10
In Portland on October 11 Mrea Begenisich leaped from a burning apartment building’s third story to rescue her infant. She landed on a shed roof and survived without injury. Neighbor E. G. Duxbury wrapped the child in a wet blanket to shield it from flames. fire crews limited damage to the residence.
William McGrath, agent for the on strike stevedores, surrendered to authorities in San Francisco on murder charges. The case involves the shooting of Nelson S. Dunning as he rode home after unloading a ship with his brother. Dunning was killed and McGrath was indicted by a grand jury.
Dr Henry Suzzallo president of the university and Prof E B were guests of the Chinese Welfare Society at a banquet in Shanghai cafe 106 Second Ave Friday night commemorating the eighth anniversary and the Republic of China.
Federal agents captured two men and arrested Chris Hartwig 42 and Paul Ritchey 10 on an open charge after a raid on a Lake Union houseboat. Police say the operation produced 250 gallons of mash and eight gallons of grape, seized as evidence of bootlegging in Seattle.
Burglary reports filter into the police station early Saturday detailing losses. Japanese jeweler R. Oka at 208 Eighth Ave reports $12 cash and a gold watch missing. Astoria Hotel guest G. F. Martinson loses a gold watch and chain plus $11. William Spieler at 2119% Second Ave. loses $18 cash and a gold watch. Devereport resident C. KR at 701 First Ave reports a gold watch missing. A. M. Jangen of 26158 Cherry Ave. loses a watch. J. Gillette of 212 Pike St. reports $30 stolen from under his safe.
Omaha match lasting two hours and twenty six minutes ended when John Pesek of Shelton Nebraska won one fall from Jim Londos Greek champion after Londos refused to continue due to injuries.
Lieut colonel Walter B Beala Seattle attorney and Judge advocate of the List division will return to law practice after war service in France, per a message received by his wife in Seattle.
Secretary Daniela of the navy selects Catherine Mubhlenberg Chapin, a nine year old descendant of Muhlenbergs, as sponsor after a preacher quits his pulpit and leads a Revolutionary War battle. She cracks sparkling wine on the bow to christen the destroyer Woodbury.
In superior court Friday Lester Ganldolfo grocer and James J Callaghan former charity commissioner faced two charges dismissed. Callaghan was convicted on one charge for securing money through fraudulent claims while in office and pardoned by Gov. Hart before a two and a half year sentence.
Buford Webb killed Deputy Vreeland and Frank Curtice after a citywide pursuit by about 200 farmers in Bozeman. He was cornered in a granary where he died by a farmer’s gunshot as the mob prepared to dynamite the building. Webb had earlier attacked Harvey Plumlee and evaded arrest.
A burglar entered Sallee Brothers bakery at 4200 Fremont Ave at 8 30 PM Priday demanded money and fled on a streetcar with 50 in cash Karl Sallee was present during the robbery and forced to keep quiet Motorcycle officers halted inbound cars but the suspect was not found.
Nineteen people accused of involvement in a counter revolution were executed in Moscow by the Bolsheviks. A state of war has been declared in Moscow and over 700 individuals are in custody, according to Petrograd dispatches.
Paris reports France demands the extradition of Gena, von Heinrich, and von Graevenitz, former Lille governors, for enforcing an iron rule that enslaved residents.
Paris reports the French government will reintroduce bread cards due to difficulty securing enough wheat for the country. The move follows the general elections and targets rationing of staple bread supplies nationwide.
London October 11 The war is over but Britain will keep its passport system for years to come. The aim remains to exclude undesirables from British territory and to control entry.
The Manchester city council unanimously elected Alderman Tom Yox, leader of the Labour group, as the next mayor. He will be the first Labour mayor of Manchester.
A quipty line notes many men fish all day yet net nothing, while elusive visionary mack erel symbolizes unwon aims. The wry reflection contrasts effort with unrealizable rewards in a coastal setting.
Rheumatic pain flares with weather changes and varies by individual. Excess uric acid in blood affects muscles and joints. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to provide relief in thousands of cases with Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative option.
A letter thanks W. H. Klepper, chairman, Elks Salvation Army Committee, Seattle, for a contribution toward the Salvation Army project in Seattle. It mentions funds for a working girls home, a working man's hotel, and the headquarters building. Signed Address.
The campaign continues beyond the closing hour as Seattle seeks to raise 250000 for Salvation Army work. At stake are funds for a working girls' home and a hotel housing “down and outers.”
Hibernians announce a dance at West Wolf Hall Saturday evening with special features promised by John Moore, chairman.
In Chicago on October 11 a Methodist lay electoral college urged a minimum pastor salary of 15000, arguing sermons may cost more per person. The proposal aims to standardize pay and support clergy workloads across congregations.
8S. F. Hoskinson, a Seattle pioneer, has come back to the city after two decades away. He recalls spending the day trying to locate someone familiar but found no one, noting that the streets are crowded.
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