Tried to Cash Another's Check Lands in Jail
William Kernan, 35, was arrested after cashing a check for 415.15 at Burnett Bros. jewelers in Seattle. The check belonged to Maud Thompson and was mailed by J. B. Thomas Real Estate Co. Detectives and the Chamber of Commerce vigilance unit traced the case, leading to Kernan's capture before he could use the altered ring sale. He remains jailed on an open charge.
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William Kernan
Burnett Bros. Jewelers
Second Ave
Kernan
Miss Maud Thompson
E. Harrison St
J. BE. Thomas Real Estate Co
Misa Josephine
Spielbaugher
Vigilance Department
Retail Trade Bureau
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Friedlander & Sons
Miss Thompson
American Buyings Bank & Trust Co
Friedlander
Mias Spielbaugher
Chamber of Commerce
Mina Spielbaugher
Burnett Bros
McLennan
Seattle
Marmola Prescription Tablets Marketed as Fat Reducers
Abroad reports hail Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, economical fat reducer that claims to shed two to four pounds per week without exercise or dieting. The catalog promises harmless results and offers the large $1 case from Marmola Co at 64 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
City Law Keeps Out the Movies in Riordan's Town
Harrison New Jersey on October 17 reports the largest town without a movie theatre. Mayor Riordan backs an ordinance requiring a $10,000 license fee for moving picture theatres and the council supports the measure.
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Harrison
N. J
Riordan
Moving Picture Theatres
Rent Demands Trigger Eviction Notices at Nesika Apts Beattie
Historical notice fragment shows landlord threatening eviction for nonpayment of $65 monthly rent at Nesika apartments 2021 Fourth Ave Beattie. It cites October 1919 vacancy and unlawful detainer language. Tenants in multiple units reportedly received similar ultimatums Project notes rent increases from $47.50 to $55 and gas charges shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landforda
Nosika Apartments
Nesika Apartments
Fourth Ave
Virginia
Lenora Ats
City of
Beattie
H. J. DE Bruier
New rank for generals due
The senate military affairs committee voted to report favorably a bill to confer the rank of lieutenant general permanently on Gen. Peyton C. March, Maj. Gen. RL. Bullard, and Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett. The panel acted unanimously after Sec retary Baker, who had earlier pushed full generalship for March, consented to the measure. Only the three named generals are considered for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Peyton Co. March
RL. Bullard
Hunter Liggett
Baker
March
Seattle Welcomes Air Federation Delegation For World Flight
Arrangements for the International Aeronautical Federation committee reception were announced. Seattle plans a round the world serial derby tour with inspectors visiting proposed landing fields. Delegates arrive next Wednesday night and will tour the city by automobile followed by a noon luncheon hosted by Mayor Fitzgerald’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Aeronautical Federation Committee
Seattle
Fitzgerald
San Francisco Banks Hit Record Deposits
San Francisco reports that deposits held by individuals at California banks surpassed one billion dollars for the first time in state history, at the close of business September 12, according to the state banking department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United Press
Pennsylvania Legion Resolutions Spark Hibernian Protest
The American Legion in Pennsylvania refused to reconsider its resolution calling Eamon de Valera a traitor. This sparked many Ancient Order of Hibernians members to urge affiliated members to resign from the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Eamon de Valera
The
Irish Republic
Order of Hibernians
Legion
Unusual Hat Styles Highlight Saturday Sale
Silk velvet and beaver trimmed hats offered in navy brown taupe and two toned hues. Black hats feature colored facings ostrich trims feathers tassels and decorative ribbons.
Coats for Little Women Special Offers Velours and Kerseys
The Little Women crowd can find coats in sizes 14 16 and 18 in velours and kerseys. Semi and full lined options available with and without fur collars. Colors include navy brown burgundy and green priced at 15.00.
100 Girls Rain Capes Special
Mercerized sateen rain capes for girls in sizes 6 through 14 priced at 3.25 with attached hoods and boned ber lining. Durable finish and bright color options available.
Parks Board Sends Three Young Elk to London Zoo
Vancouver parks board ships three young elk born in Vancouver park paddocks to the London Zoo. The process began in October with the animals sourced from local paddocks.
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Vancouver
B. C
Parks Board
London Zoo
Vancouver Park
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Union
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London
Times
Rome
Italy
Naples
Regg
Begg
S. C. Wells & Co
LeRoy, N
City Law
Aber Apse Gin CO
California
Bone-Day Shoe Mfg. CO
Seattle, Wash
N. B. Westerman
Carl Schermer
First Ave
K. K. Tvete
South Main St
Hernhard'’s Shoe Store
L. CC. Smith Bids. Peterson Shoe Store
Kawert Shoe Co
Bullard
Liggett
Bill
AIR Committee
Harriman
William A. Harriman
FE. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Mra. Harriman
Oregon & Washington
Portland
New York City
Mount High
Hibernians
University Street
West End Tailore
British East Africa
Bartell Drug Co
Elk
Scott & Bowne
Makers
Scott's Cie
Dr. King
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