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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

16

Equi and Wilson Get Commutations in Espionage Case

In Atland Oregon Dr Equi of Portland will serve one year and one day in McNeill Island federal prison for espionage act violation. A reprieve earlier granted expires at midnight and Equi will be transported to McNeill Island. Kent Wilson has his sentence commuted, and F W Bold of Bo had 15 months at MecNeill Island stayed with a $500 fine.

Atland Ore If Equi Portland Fed McNeils Island Vic T Wilson United States Phreys Hherry Washington Equi McNeill Kent Wilson F. W. Bold MecNeils Tnland

Woman Preacher Says Men Easy to Reason With

Miss Ruth Grimes, youngest woman pastor in the country, speaks in Chicago about male openness to soul saving. She notes women make strong nurses and can care for souls as well as bodies. Grimes has worked with young people and missions, and her father Rev W B Grimes pastors Blue Island Vincent Methodist Church.

Chicago Ruth Grimes Weto Blue Island Grimes W. B

Denial by Rowell and De Young on Chronicle purchase

San Francisco October 14 reports say Jr H Rowell of the Freeno Cal Republican and M H De Young publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle deny talks to buy the Chronicle. No purchase negotiations are ongoing according to both men.

San Francisco Jr H. Rowell Freeno Cal, Republican M. H. de Young San Francisco Chronicle Lay Rowell

Former Wife Sues Ex Leader of Drys Group

Denver October report says Guy Arthur Holloway once head of the Anti-Saloon League is sued by his former wife for custody of their young son. She petitions because she claims Holloway is incapable of earning $300 a month when he works and she seeks custody.

Sues Denver Guy Arthur Holloway Anti-Saloon League Holloway

Hair color guides furniture purchases in Paris shops

Paris reports women shoppers match furniture styles to hair color. A department headed by a woman handles selections at major stores. Dark hair and bold features influence choices, while dainty blondes prefer lighter designs.

Paris Paria

Midwife Buys Twins to Increase Alimony

Paris police investigate Mme De Donker a midwife accused of buying Brew-born twins from a poor family for 100 dollars claiming they were bought for a rich child. She aimed to use the children to claim higher alimony from her husband.

Paris Mme de Donker

Now Where Was He During the Big War

Paris dispatch reports taxi driver Pierre Lamont heard a tire burst then fled his car as the vehicle continued toward a home pole. A policeman found Pierre back at the station claiming a passenger fired on him and that his quick jump saved his life.

Paris Pierre Lamont Pierre

Major Henry W. Stiness to Leave Duty for Discharge

Major Henry W. Stiness, judge advocate general's department, stationed at Camp LewIs, is ordered to proceed to Bostoff for discharge.

Henry W. Stiness Judge Advocate General's Department Camp Lewis Bostoff

Old Favorites of the New Season on Broadway

Four familiar stars headline the upcoming season with reappearances in renewed or touring shows. Florence Darling stars in The Midnight Rounders at the Century Promenade, Helen Wolcott returns in The Hottentot, Grace La Rue performs Dear Me, and Virginia O'Brien tours with Buddies.

Florence Darling Century Promenade Helen Wolcott

Pilot Injured After Hit and Run on Ninth Ave

J. J. de Villiers, airplane pilot of 1114 Ninth Ave, was confined in the city hospital Thursday with injuries from a Wednesday night collision at Ninth Ave and Benecast. The automobile involved fled the scene without stopping.

Ira Newport 27Th Ave E. N. Campbell Prospect St Pine E. Madison St J. J. de Villiers Ninth Ave Benecast

Woman Keeps Dog Asleep, Husband Sues

In New York on October 14 a husband filed suit alleging he had to sleep on the couch while his wife took their dog to bed. He claimed she valued the dog more than him.

New York Sander

Death by own action seen as brave by nurse in Los Angeles

Charles Whitehead, chief nurse at Los Angeles receiving hospital, argues self destruction acts show nerve and efficiency. He cites method choices, melancholia, and late night crises as factors, noting many repeat attempts and the role of social moments in decisions.

Los Angela Charles Whitehead Los Angeles Receiving Hospital Ays Whitehead

Negro Shot by Policeman in Portland Home

In Portland Oregon on October 14 Henry Johnson a Black man was shot and killed by Patrolman Mc Mahon. Sergeant Bruening and Moe Mahon were searching Johnsons room when he drew a revolver and threatened to shoot. The patrolman fired first and killed him as they searched for moonshine.

Portland Ore McMahon Henry Johnson Bruening Moe Mahon Johnson

Questioning the right age to marry in readers’ letters

A syndicated page collects reader opinions on the ideal marriage age. Answers range from discretion and 16 to 40, with one respondent suggesting 36 for maturity. one participant jokes about being too young to answer.

Anoy WH Furse Third Ave Mitts Emma Lange 50Th St Alla FE. Hartman Fifth Ave N. W Arthur Williams Coun

To Make Auditorium Out of Crystal Pool

The Crystal Pool, idle each winter, is leased to Metropolitan Building Co for three years. In winter it will become an auditorium with about 2 206 seats, one third of the arena capacity. The company will remove the feature when the swimming season returns.

Crystal Metropolitan Building Co Are.n Skagit Bay

Deserted wife meets husband after 19 years

A Lanellly woman, deserted by her husband 19 years ago, unexpectedly meets him in the street. He hands her $2.50, the entire sum she has received from him in decades, prompting a brief moment of surprise and reflection.

London Lanelly

Court Ordered Support Payment Listed

A court ordered the respondent to pay the petitioner five dollars weekly as maintenance during the specified period.

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