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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

22

Slayer of Scott May Be Caught

Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich reports a suspect tied to the murder of Deputy Sheriff Robert Scott, seen in Seattle on April 3 and under the influence. A Vancouver prisoner linked by a former pal is not yet positively identified, and local deputies question prospects for trial.

Matt Starwich Prosser Benton ‘County Tony Robert Scott JL. & Rolph Renton County Scott Seattle Vancouver B.C Starwich

Anti-Red Army Appears In Field Movements

Washington reports new anti Bolshevik activity amid a White Rus movement east of the Polish front near Vilna and in southern fronts. Officials see potential shift weakening Soviet forces as peasants desert and rebels advance toward Omsk. Wrangel emerges as a looming strongman in the disturbed region.

A. L. Bradford Washington, D. C Russia Vilna Ukraine Sibe Polsheviki Omsk Trans Siberian Wrangel S Eemm Curs

Man Arrested Over Radical Literature Possession

Samuel W. Brooks aged 25 of 2011 Terry Avenue was arrested Thursday at Second Avenue and Washington Street with a quantity of radical literature. Police said he is under investigation on Friday.

Samuel W. Brooks Terry Ave Second @ve Washington St

Death Day Warning Sparks Centralia Vigilance

Centralia residents read a threat signed by The Revenge Committee of Milwaukee predicting attackers would arrive October 16 and kill Legionnaires and business figures linked to the 1919 raid. Police and citizens survey streets and watch for marked men as a precaution.

Centralia Revenge Committee Milwaukee Wis Lumber Trust I. W. W. Hall American Legion Centralia Tolay Butte

Sensation in Trial Comes as Olson Defense Rises

George Olson, ex-director of Broadway State Bank, faces disbarment hearings in Seattle as he prepares to testify in his own defense. The case questions the bank records and a $4000 note alleged to cover a $3600 overdraft, amid contested marginal entries and missing original records.

Broadway State Bank George Olson Seattle Olson Howard M. Findley King County Court House Wilmon Tucker W. FR. Bell Bar Association Henry J. Gorin Gorin Par Tucker and Bell

Police Take 6 in Raid on Dope Den

A narcotics squad raid at 2010 Sixth Ave. resulted in six arrests after a policeman bought cocaine from D. Tumble in a poolroom on First Ave. Those taken into custody were Joseph Pintz, 54, P. K. Taylor, 29, John Robertson, 37, Mrs. Charles O’Maley, 23, Hazel Ulser, 22, and Mrs. L. P. Tonseth.

Sixth Ave D. Tumble First Ave Joseph Pintz P. KE. Taylor John Robertson Charles O'Maley Hazel Ulser Mra L. P. Tonseth

Victim of Mob Charged, Oregon Man Claims

Ora Wood of Piverett Washington says a mob in Susanville California jailed him on an I W W charge and threatened to hang him. He alleges city marshal refused to review credentials and he was later driven toward Kiamath Falls before escaping. He plans to file charges with Governor Stephens and the attorney general.

Falla Ora Wood Piverett Wash Sacramento Cal Stephens Susanvilliga Susanville International Union of Timberworkers Kiamath Falla

Sailor Held for Stealing Dividers

Raymond F. Miller, 22, a sailor, is held on an open charge in Kingston Ontario after being accused of stealing a pair of dividers from the Joseph Mayer jewelry store at 41 Marion Street. Authorities report ongoing investigation into the theft.

Raymond F. Miller Joseph Mayer Marion Ot

Is This Winter for Rube Says Blossom in Court

In Chicago on October 1, Mossom Beeley the former wife of pitcher Rube Marquard testified after a divorce was granted. She said Marquard lost his job and earning power, and described his past conduct including a World Series ticket issue and a Cleveland arrest for ticket scalping. She said she would not remarry until she regains income or health. The witness wore a gray coat and fashionable attire.

Chicago Rube Marquard Mossom Beeley Joseph Babeth Mossom Marquard Brooklyn Robina Cleveland Rube Memphis Hus New York Miss Seeley

Night Riders Threaten Cotton Mills Across Southwest

Dallas reports state and federal officials mobilizing to curb terrorist activity by night riders who threaten to fire cotton guns unless prices rise. Guards around the cotton district were reinforced as the date of destruction nears. Officials in San Antonio disputed that the Cameron Texas fire was incendiary, while State Fire Inspector Iredell called it a touch off.

Dallas Tex Gine San Antonio Cameron Texas Iredell

Miller warns on Chinese fight linked to Japanese yoke

Congressman John F. Miller argues if 30,660,000 Chinese in Shantung revolt against Japan the U S would be drawn into war to support Japan. He ties the scenario to the Wer allies treaty and a future league of nations framework.

Shantung Peninsula Eise United States China Og Thin League of Nations John F. Miller

Cox Deplores Motley Array On Route With Governor Cox

Governor James M. Cox on the way to Marion Ohio to stump for himself and speak tonight in Detroit. He denounced Harding supporters as a “motley array” of questionable groups backing the Republican candidate and urged repudiation if elected. The stop in Marion and remarks from his train rear platform highlighted the campaign clash in the runup to voting.

Cox Colimbuas Ohio James M. Cox Menator Harding Marion Detroit Harding Indiana Senator Harding America

League speech at Little's Bar sparks territorial view

A speaker in the University district described the league as a military organization formed to preserve current borders including those of the British empire and the newly formed states in Europe.

Little's Bar British Empire Europe

Sinn Fein tries to seize armoured lorry in Dublin clash

In Dublin a Sinn Fein group attacked an armed lorry in front of the Munster Leinster bank. Fire from soldiers inside the vehicle killed two civilians and wounded two officers. The raiders fled after the truck opened fire.

Dublin Ireland Sinn Fein Munster Leinster Bank Sinn

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