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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

14

Bandits Rob Bank of $50,000. Hunt Under Way

An Oakland bank robbery netted about $50,000. A quartet fled by car toward the bay, prompting a coast-to-coast search. Police and sheriffs in Alameda Contra Costa San Francisco and surrounding counties guarded roads and ferries as leads pointed to multiple routes including San Ramon valley and Stockton. No arrests reported.

Oakland Cal Allie Alvarado Bank Chaise Campbel Sis West Oakland A. L. Lawrence Francises Francisco Stn Kland Ferry San Francisco Tobbers Otto Man John Sullivan Alamo San San Ramon Valley Contra Costa County Stockton San Joaquin Santa County

Two Women Testify in Stage Kidnapping Case

In the unfolding Stage kidnap case two society women refused comment on others statements made in writing. Telegrams and sworn affidavits implicate several parties, with police and Elks lodge involvement alleged as they pursue the missing Bobby King.

Miem Brainerd Acjeondine Starwich Betty Jamex Cohen 4. Va Nother Miss Brainerd M Wen Richmond John Stringer C. A. Prerry Edith Nicholson Harry Evans Chief Smith Tap Elks’ Lodge New York Brainerd Bobby Miss Nicholson George Stage Kid Bobby King Seattle O. YW Brinker

Alpine Postoffice Safe Cracked in King County Theft

A northeastern King county postoffice at Alpine near license was looted of mail and registered items early Wednesday. Postoffice inspectors are investigating as telegrams report stolen unde and other valuables amid the breach.

Alpine Ficense King County

Bootlegger Seeks U S Protection Over King Street Rum

A Seattle man labeled Nicolle Bellu visits the federal prohibition office asking to see bootleggers arrested. Inspector Moore notes a tip about a soft drink parlor at 801 King St. and later police arrest Bellu’s contact at 501 King St with moonshine. subsequent report links Bellu to 601 King St. and confirms ongoing watch.

Federal Prohibition Office Inspector Moore McDonald Tacoma Moore Seattle King St Nicolle U Allen Police Dry Squad King At Mesaine Moor Bellu Nicolle Bellu O'Hara Kinget

Notorious Oregon case of Storrs and Ruth Garrison ends in prison

In Okanogan in 1919 Douglas Storrs and Ruth Garrison became entwined in a deadly love plot. Ruth poisoned Mrs Grace Storrs with strychnine at the Bon Marche tea room and then confessed after police exposure. Storrs was convicted of seduction and received a five year term, later released on bail as his fate hovered toward appeal.

Okanogan Storrs Sheriff's Office Ruth Garrison Seattle Mra Grace Elizabeth Storrs Ruth Grace Storrs Tennant Dugno Beattle Okanagan Storra Roth Jane John & Darey P. J0 Smith Huth Ruthie Supreme Court Jurey

Eight-year-old dies after shotgun accident in Chileno Valley

In Santa Rosa California Jackie Baumgarter, eight, was hospitalized in Petaluma in grave condition after a shotgun discharged while another boy, Cornelius Fredericks, eight, showed him the gun. Jackie walked home a quarter mile, told his mother, and collapsed. The incident occurred late yesterday in Chileno Valley near Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Cal Jackie Baumgarter Petaluma Jackie Cornelius Fredericks Chileno Valley

Inquest Planned Into Boy’s Death In Northeast City

Deputy Coroner Frank Koepfli announced an inquest into the death of Royal Gongan age 14 of 107 Boren Ave North. The crash occurred at Westlake Ave and Highland Drive when a car driven by Bodiner struck the boy and he was run over by a second vehicle driven by Strong. The inquest date is not yet set.

Frank Koepfii Royal Gongan Boren Ave Westlake Ave Highland Drive Koepfli Edward Hayden Ninth Ave Bodiner Second Marine D. P. Strong Bunnyside Ave

Soviet advances and antired recruitment reported abroad

Reports from the French foreign office say Hel shevikh troops advanced against General Wrangel on the Sea of Azov recapturing several towns. Berlin dispatches say Entente sourdes sources report a new drive to recruit an anti red army in Russia using remnants of Bermondt and other detachments.

Pans French Foreign Office Today Helshevikh Wrangel Sea of Agef Berlin Entente Sourdes Today Russia Bermondt

Four Women Nabbed in City Drug Raid

Under direction of Police Sergeant Momér L. Unland, officers netted five alleged drug addicts Wednesday night. The detainees include A. J. Cheatham, 26, a driver. Mia. A. J. Cheat ham, 21. Violet Louver, 26. Lillian Murtey, 71. and Margaret Castie, 32.

Momér L. Unland A. J. Cheatham Mia Violet Louver Lillian Murtey Margaret Castie

China Exports 1.86 Million Tons Soya Beans in 1918

In 1918 China shipped 1,855,880 tons of soya beans and bean products, valued at about 647,000,000. The figure reflects a substantial trade with significant revenue from agricultural commodities.

China

More Troops for Ireland Promised by Creenwood

Dublin October 14 Sir Hamar Creenwood chief secretary for Ireland announced a large new constabulary capable of crushing any disturbance in Ireland. He pledged a special force akin to Mogland to be created under the Royal Irish Constabulary with thousands more officers deemed necessary to end terrorism and murder.

Dublin Ireland Hamar Creenwood Creenwood Mogland

Mayor MacSwiney’s Mind Clouded in Hunger Strike

Lord Mayor MacSwiney remains in Brixton prison on his 63rd day of hunger strike as relatives report his mind clouded. A fragment from Oct 14 notes him speaking of baking raisin jack and selling it locally, with a judge’s remark about two hundred and costs.

London MacSwiney Brixton Mastwiney Akton Costa Hieponer

Republicans Hold Four Rallies Tonight

Republicans plan four gatherings with speakers including John I Miller and Pliny L Allen. Alfred Hylandin Capt C N Dickinson and others will address crowds at Phelans hall Columba City and Alhambra cafe 12th ave B and Jackson and Liberty theatre Auburn.

Jattle’s Hall University District Mien Hester Hosford California John I. Miller Alfred Hylandin C. N. Dickinson Phelan Colvin W. A Liberty Theatre Auburn

Artillery Transfer Won’t Change Army Policy

The Puget Sound district has twice the artillery personnel of the Ban Pranchep district. The transfer of the North Pacific coal artillery district headquarters to Bay City will not affect army purchasing policy here, according to the Washington representative to the Chamber of Commerce.

Puget Sound Ban Pranchep North Pacific Coal Artillery District Bay City Army Charmber of Commerce Washington

Read Bible, Then Crisisman Commits Suicide at 91

Landon, Oct. 14. John Bwitt, 91, killed himself by slashing his throat after telling police he was reading the Bible when he felt urged to injure himself. He had been in a personal crisis before the act.

Landon John Bwitt

Harding Enters Southern Zone On Path to Louisville

Republican candidate Warren G. Harding travels through Kentucky toward Louisville after a warm Southern reception. Large crowds at Chattanooga and Louisville rally for him, with support for a strong tariff and criticisms of the League of Nations amid cotton price concerns.

Raymond Clappen Benator Harding Louieville Tennessee Warren G. Harding Kentucky Chattanooga League of Nations Harding

Women Entering Education Since 1702

Since 1702 there has been a steady rise in women joining the educational profession. The trend reflects growing female participation in teaching roles over successive generations.

Civil War in Germany Urged at Socialist Convention

Halle Germany Oct 13 delegates debated Germany s fate at a socialist convention. Daumig urged a proletariat state alliance with Soviet Russia while Crispien warned against terror and Moscow submission. Next discussions to include unions in Moscow and French delegates.

Halle Germany Herr Daumig Whevik Moncow Zinovieff del M. Longuet

Campus chorus rehearses first night under Dean Glen

Campus songsters gave a strong first rehearsal the alb university chorus met Wednesday night under the direction of Dean Irving M. Glen of the music department.

Alb University Pus Irving M. Glen

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SSES Alpine P U.S Federal Building O Har Douglas Storrs Nee Sane Thomas M. Askren A. R. Hilen Dead Boy Frederick & Nelson Fifth Avenue Pine Street Tomen’s OMEN Vici
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