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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1920

Page

7

Hope to Solve Girl's Murder in Oakland

Oakland police move to pursue a Chicago witness who claims she saw the March 15 murder of Ulla Carlsson, a servant girl in Piedmont. The informant describes the slayer in detail and will be brought to California for questioning. Police plan to interview her in Chicago and then bring her to Oakland to aid the investigation.

Oakland Cal Alnathon Ulla Carlsson Piedmont Chicago Mise Carlsson North Side Gold Coast

Looked Unhealthy to Dutch Guest in Butte

A Dutch engineer on Holland’s royal commission touring Butte warns his party that the city seems unhealthy. A host shows “mensien” signs indicating a measles case, sparking the remark that the town appears infested with disease during the automobile tour.

Butter Mont Holland Northwest Butte

Soldier Settlers in Canada Thrive on Loans in Alberta

Edmonton reports northern Alberta leads in soldier settler loans with 14 million approved and 10 million disbursed through the Edmonton office. About 3,200 soldiers occupy farms and another 3,200 on homestead lands, with most settler families earning about 2004 from the bumper harvest.

Canada Edmonton Alta Alberta Soldier Settlement Board

Pyramid Relief Measures Reported in Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to relief measures described as Pyramid related. The text is garbled and contains no clear names dates places or concrete actions. No verifiable entities or outcomes can be established from the readable portions.

Shirts Equal a Vamp Says Official

Rochester police chief Joseph M. Quigley argued that modest dress prevents flirtation and crime, claiming immodestly dressed women invite advances. He said that if vampires did not exist mashers would still misuse public appearances, and urged women to avoid clothing he deemed inviting.

Rochester Joseph M. Quigley Quigley

Residents Seek Injunction Over New Reservoir Walls

Citizens from Capitol Hill petition Judge Clay Allen to stop the city from building a reservoir in Volunteer Park. Reformer Louie G. Carpenter testified that despite careful maintenance the reservoir walls would eventually fail due to clay and gravel soils, risking slides and property damage below.

Capitol Hill Volunteer Park Clay Allen Louie G. Carpenter University of

Cleveland Plans on Big Birthday

Cleveland prepares for its 13th anniversary celebration under Mayor Fitzgerald with a 60 member committee to supervise decorations. The 126th birthday falls July 22, 1921, and officials hope to dedicate the new auditorium then, with seating for 15 000 and a cost around 4 million dollars.

Cleveland Fitzgerald

Portable schools sent to reach children in Savannah

Savannah officials announced the board of education will deploy four portable school houses to locations with the heaviest congestion so students can attend classes closer to home. The move aims to keep children in school despite travel barriers and geographic limits.

Savannah Ravannah Mohammed Board of Education

New Welfare Board Members Speak at Republican Club

Mrs Delphine M Johnson newly appointed to the industrial welfare commission by Gov Hart spoke at a King County Women’s Republican club meeting held at Meves cafeteria. Mrs Helene H Wilson representing the Philippine bureau of commerce and industry County Treasurer William A Gaines and Thomas V Revelle were also speakers. All predicted an overwhelming GOP victory in King County.

Delphine M. Johnson Industrial Welfare Commission Hart Helene H. Wilson Philippine Bureau of Commerce and Industry William A. Gaines Thomas V. Revelle King County Women's Republican Club Meves King County

Shriner Ladies to Attend Evening Open Meeting

The Heat tle Shriners and relatives will gather for a special open meeting tonight. The program features vaudeville acts and music by the Nile Temple band with magician Malini as headliner. Dancing continues until midnight.

Osteopaths to Hold First Meet Tonight

The King County Osteopathic Society holds its inaugural meeting in the Bite building offices of Dra. Potter and Hart. Officers will be elected and committees appointed at the session.

Osteopaths King County Osteopathic Society Dra. Potter and Hart Bite

Italian workers aid Italy quake victims with $600

Italian workers of the Pacific Coast Coal Co at Black Diamond raised six hundred dollars for Italy quake victims. The money has been sent to Europe.

Pacific Coast Coal Co Black Diamond Italy Europe

City Council Acts On Fares Code and Street Plans

The Monday council session approved reduced fares for servicemen in vocational schools and the revised wiring code. It allocated 1500 dollars to complete loops at Madison and Madrona termini and 4000 dollars for a November 2 special election. Pending: 14th Ave N to University Way name change and pavement projects on Nickerson Street.

Madison Madrona Carroll Ordimance 14Th Ave N. KE University Way Carleton Park Mth Ave

Married the Ashes of Japanese Lovers

In Tokyo two lovers who could not wed killed themselves by leaping from a cliff at Atami. Their ashes were cremated and a Buddhist wedding ceremony was held over the ashes to honor a belief that the union continues in the next world.

Tokyo Ity Mail Lau Japan Atami

Indicted Pair Lose Fight on Removal

The United States circuit court of appeals affirms a removal order for George F. Mowe and Christian Tronevig, indicted in New York for conspiracy to defraud related to Alaska copper mine stock. They were arrested in Seattle and ordered removed to New York following indictment. The appeal was taken under advisement by the circuit court.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals George F. Mowe Christian Tronevig New York Alaska Seattle United States Commmandioner McClelland

Ballard Elks Open New Lodge Home Saturday

Ballard lodge No. 827 B P O Elks will move into a new home at Ballard avenue and Vernon place this Saturday. Ceremonies begin at 2 30 p m and are planned to run to midnight with an expected attendance of about 1500.

Ballard Lodge B. P.O Fike Ballard Ave Vernon Place

Free 30 Day Trial Offer for Rupture Cure Device

Advertisement promises a free 30 day trial of a rupture treatment device sent to you without charge. It urges sending name to receive the invention and a measurement blank, then wear the belt or truss for 30 days to test cure. If unsatisfied the device can be returned at no cost. BEASYHOLD CO. 4099 Keoh Ride Kansas City Missouri.

Beasyhold CO Kanena City

War Parents Assn backs Referendum No 2 bonus bill

The War Parents Association of Washington unanimously endorsed Referendum No 2, the soldiers bonus bill, at an executive session held at the Bolo Club headquarters in the Butler Hotel on Monday evening.

State of Washington Bolo Club Butler Hotel

Meany Re-elected Head of Mountaineers Club

The Mountaineers re elect Prof Edmond 8 Meany of the University of Washington as president for another term. Meany has led the club for the past 12 years.

The Mountaineers Edmond 8. Meany University of Washington Prof. Meany Club

Dexter Horton Bank President Improves After Illness

N. H. Latimer, president of the Dexter Horton National Bank, is rapidly improving after an illness confined him to his home for the last month.

N. H. Latimer Dexter Horton National Bank

Public ownership and cost cuts in government proposal

The document argues for public ownership and serarion of public sites to reduce government costs. It pledges reorganized and improved ferry service at lower outlays, a compressed budget, and removal of tolls while addressing county balance sheets and fringe expenditures. It warns against ring rule and political jobs funded by public expense.

Serarion Heaan Womanfare

Bond Revoked in Dope Case in San Francisco

In San Francisco on October 19 a 13500 bond for John De Vries was revoked after sensational court disclosures tying him to the narcotic ring. De Vries, a former state pharmacy board inspector, remains in sheriff custody as Orville Attix’s testimony prompted the cancellation of his bond during the trial.

Ban Francisco San Francisco John de Vries State Pharmacy Board Orville Attix de Vries Ball

New Building Plan for University of Washington Campus

Plans for a new group of university buildings on the University of Washington campus are advancing. Ground will be broken for the first structure, a nonmetallics laboratory, 60 by 90 feet, located just south of engineering hall.

Mines Group University of Washington Engineering Hall

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