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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

2

Simmons Defends Negroes At Chicago Riot Address

Roscoe C. Simmons nephew of Booker T. Washington told a packed YMCA audience that white Americans deserted by mobs have not supported Negroes and that no native-born American assisted riot violence. He urged that removing fear from the Negro and ending Bolshevik alarm would curb mob intimidation and danger from red flags.

Booker T. Washington America YY. M A. Simmons Chicago

Legion Denies False Charge Across Seattle Posts

Representatives of all Seattle American Legion posts issued a statement after a Wednesday conference denying reports that members were directed to assist in loading munitions for Russia on a Seattle dock. The group said the legion is not aimed at fighting labor groups and members must not use the organization’s name to back strikes or assist any side in the issue.

American Legion Seattle Lssue

Guests Made Merry Took Her Jewelry

Police search for an ungrateful guest or guests who attended a party at Miss Mamie Johnson's home at 1406 27th Ave and helped themselves to jewelry on her dresser. The loot included a diamond ring and lavaliere. theft occurred while guests were in another room.

Mamie Johnson 27Th Ave Miss Johnson

Funeral Saturday for Mrs. Viola V. Lewis in Seattle

Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Virginia Lewis 59 who died Tuesday at her home 3301 24th Ave. Seattle will be held at the Benney Watson chapel at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon. She had resided in Seattle for two years coming from Chicken Creek Alaska. She is survived by a son John Weasley Lewis of Seattle.

Viola Virginia Lewis 24Th Ave Benney-Watson Chapel

Heroic Assistant Secretary Dies Blocking Oleo Plant Robbery

In Chicago Merle Bucker, 40, assistant secretary at an oleo margarine plant, died after charging four armed bandits who demanded the payroll. The thieves fled empty handed as Bucker was shot during the confrontation.

Chicago Merle Bucker Bucker

Confessions of a Bride Continues in Wartime Intrigue

In a San Jose setting, a woman recalls a tense exchange with Bob about Dr. Certeis and a bullet that saved a life. The lovers clash over trust as a park clue appears, linking Curtis San Jose to a spy web and a dangerous romance. To be continued.

Bob Mrs. Lorimer Babs Chance Berghoff Europe Certeis Curtis San Jose

Break a Cold In Few Hours With Papes Cold Compound

Break a cold in few hours with Papes Cold Compound. Take every two hours for three doses to relieve stuffed nose, head pressure, feverishness, and sneezing. Quick relief, low cost, tastes pleasant, contains no quinine.

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