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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

15

Massacre of Chinese in Siberia by Japanese forces

A late 1920s report details mass killings of Chinese refugees near Mago on the Amur River, the involvement of Japanese command, and a rescue of 18 foreigners. It cites George S. Dyer and claims extensive detentions and executions of Chinese, with accusations against Japanese officials and claims of supplied weapons from Fort Twingradht.

Jack Mason Vladivostok Meason and Mail Amur Nikolayevsk Mago Orsk George 8 Dyer America Chen Japa P. H. Lin Siberia Lin Red Peril Mao Reda

Map Proves Japanese Charges False Amid Amur Winter

A wartime dispatch describes Chinese detainees in harsh conditions beside the Amur front. It recounts frostbitten sailors, dire food shortages, and aid from the American Red Cross via the Erivan and Vladivostok. The writer seeks permission for the Chinese to sail home aboard their own ships.

Shipa Mhore Amur Mago Nikolayevsk America Kiang Heng Nikolayevak Erivan Saghalin Mason

World Sunday school convention condemns racial discrimination

The World Sunday school convention in Tokyo adopted resolutions denouncing racial discrimination. The measures address the American Japanese situation arising from the anti Japanese program in California.

Tokyo World Sunday School Convention California

Woman 109, Oldest Iowa Resident, Dies in Waterloo

Waterloo born Imac Spoors dies at 109 after eight days of illness. She is recorded as Iowa's oldest resident at the time of her death.

Iowa Waterloo Imac Spoors

Probe 100000 Jewel Robbery at Sleepy Hollow Club

Detectives suspect an inside job in a 100000 jewel theft at Sleepy Hollow Country Club adjoining the Rockefeller estate. Robbers entered the bedrooms of Mrs Clarence C Chapman and Mrs C K Danforth, taking a 60000 pearl necklace, a watch, a diamond bracelet, money and other jewels.

New York Sleepy Holly Country Club Clarence C. Chapman C. K. Danforth Danforth Sleepy Hollow Club William Rockefeller

Driver Basford Sued for 25600 Dollar Car Fatality

Horace G Basford the driver of the auto that fatally injured John Swanson at Westlake Avenue and Highland Drive on June 17 faces a $25600 damages suit in superior court. J H Kelly administrator of the estate acts for the widow and children alleging excessive speed and failure to sound the horn.

Horace G. Basford John 8. Swanson Westlake Ave Highland Drive J. H. Kelly Entate Basford

Freeman Press Club Dance Series at W O W Hall

The Freeman Press Club hosts the third dance in the series at W O W hall on Fourth and Marion tonight from 8 30 to 10 20. Dancing runs from 9 to 13 with music by Carty.

Freeman Press Club W. O. W. Hall Marion Carty

Licensed Still Case Defeats Volstead Prosecution

Federal Judge Neterer rules in the case of P Mazzone Mary Maxeene and Giordano that licensed still operators cannot be prosecuted under the Volstead act without proof of liquor possession. Agents testified to making grape alcohol and raisin mash found at the perfume factory on 24th Ave. Grand jury indictments and abatement action were begun but dismissed against the trio.

Neterer P. Mazzone Mary Maxeene J. Giordano P. Mazzone 24Th Ave Mary Giordano Nan Mauer Ls Cn Aboee Noterer Diamianal

Johnson Held for Manslaughter Out on Bond

Charlies Johnson charged with manslaughter released by judge Brinker on $2000 bond. Preliminary hearing set for October 24. Accused of drunk driving when his auto fatally injured J. C. Kinghorn on Interlaken Avenue near Green Lake.

Charlies Johnson Otie W. Brinker Johnson J. C. Kinghorn Interlaken Ave Green Lake Bivd

Home Made Still Case Sees Pinehurst Man Fined

Joseph Darling of Pinehurst pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a home made still. He was fined two hundred dollars after the Wednesday court session.

Joseph Darling Pinehurst

British Coal Strike Set to Start Saturday

The British coal strike will begin Saturday after miners' executives approved earlier strike notices. A 600000 to 100000 vote rejected the owners' minimum production clause, while the strike action had been decided previously. Herbert Smith warned the strike was unavoidable and that government inaction on a 2 shillings daily wage rise harmed negotiations. The men fear starvation if the conflict intensifies.

London Miners’ Federation Herbert Smith Atrikhe Smith

Tanlac Revival Lift Recounts Woman’s Recovery

A Beattie Washington demonstrator praises Tanlac after a severe collapse from flu and rheumatic pain left her fatigued and ill. She credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, weight, nerve strength, and overall well being, noting dramatic improvement after five bottles. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Martel Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.

Taniac Mra F. C. Adagw Spring St Beattie Washington Hill Seattle Martel Drug Stores Tanlac

Two Boys Accused of Entering Twelve Homes and Stores

George J. Clair, 14, and Samel Ruben, 12, were arrested after police say they confessed to robbing 13 houses and stores. Investigations linked their confessions to residents’ reports, with loot including jewelry and revolvers from multiple addresses on Boylston and 46th avenues and nearby streets.

George J. Clair Samel Ruben Mra. L. Levy Boylston Ave J. W. Taldwin Mra. M. Corry 46Th Ave M. F. Meorhan 12Th Ave Pred Alexander Charles Shuman 25Th C. ¥. Hansen Heacon D. B. Kirkse

Palmer Preaches Printers Ink At Masonic Club Talk

Dr. B J Palmer chiropractic leader spoke on Printers Ink at the Masonic club room on Wednesday night. He urged building a better mouse trap and using advertising to draw customers, echoing the Hubbard aphorism.

B. J. Palmer Elbert Hubbard Masonic Club Dr. Palmer

Hunting Parents of Russ Children in Geneva Aids Effort

The League of Red Crows mailed the names and addresses of 780 Russian children who recently left for Petrograd. Efforts by relief groups to locate the parents or relatives have so far failed, leaving many families missing.

Geneva Switzerland League of Red Crows New Tal Petrograd

The Price She Pays Ad For Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

An advertisement declares that modern life wears women down with backache headaches and nerves. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy to restore health for women in condition.

Lydia BE Pinkham

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