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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1920

Page

9

Mothers Claim Baby in Georgia Court Battle

A Georgia court hears a century style dispute as Madelaine Pittman and Garner Garner argue over the baby. The case references Solomon and features expert testimony on paternity tests and age evidence as two mothers claim the child. The matter centers on rightful parentage and the nurses’ role in baby identification.

Atlanta Plains of i Madelaine Pittman Johnn R. Madélaine Grady Hospital Mee Garner Mra Pitt Mra Pittroan Mattelaine Jude Allen Fr. Bunce May Leathen Tom Seneen

Salt Sea Bandits Rob City Couple of Thieves

Police report two suspects nabbed after mugging a woman near Pike and Meopatras last night. Victim’s purse held $290 in cash and a $50 Liberty Head coin. suspects fled toward 415 before being detained. One man jailed on charges while the other remained in custody.

Martin Spe Charrealoe

Motorcycle arrest shocks city youth on University Street

Patrolman V. Har arrested 16 year old James Loway at University Street in March after catching him riding a motorbike with an open cutout. The youth was brought to the police station where officers found the cycle had been stolen from Puyallup in October. He was turned over to juvenile authorities.

V. Har James Loway University St. Mon Puyallup Metober

Lecture on Moscow Revolution by Swiss Speaker

Albert Baechtomtz, a young Swiss labor student, will speak at the Labor Temple auditorium Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock about life in Moscow during the Russian Revolution. The public is invited.

Moscow Albert Baechtomtz

Thief Loots Police Officer Strecker Home Birthday Party

A thief looted the home of Patrolman W. J. Strecker on Pind Avenue during a birthday anniversary gathering for Strecker and his neighbor Ray La Grand. Stolen items included jewelry from the residence as the celebration continued nearby.

W. J. Strecker Streck Ray la Grand Strecker Pind Ave

Fined Lightly for "Doing No Wrong" in Vendonteland

Washington Supreme Court agreed to review the Amer socialist party conviction for publishing The Orent Maé poems. The party faces a $5,000 fine.

Washington Supreme Court Amer Socialist Party Calle Orent Maé‘pems

Man Confesses to Killing Hunter Near Allyn

John Baker of Belfair confessed yesterday that he shot and killed Wayne Baldwin in the woods near Allyn early Saturday. He claimed the shooting occurred during a deer-shining mislight and led to the death being cleared up. Baker was held on a $600 bond on a man slaughter charge.

Port Orchard John Baker Btellacoom Wayne Baldwin Allyn Maker Baker Baldwin Alain H. KB German Lakers Man Read

Canada Leads in Paper Production in British Columbia

The article notes British Columbia’s rise as a major center for thin paper manufacturing. It recalls that ten years ago pulp production was minimal, yet by 1919 pulpwood investments reached $66,000,000, ranking BC third among Canadian provinces in pulp factory investment and output.

Vancouver Bb. C British Columbian Columbia Canada

Pair Held Here as Marine Deserters

A. F. Cote, 26, and F. L. Curnow, 18, were taken into custody in the city on Tuesday accused of desertion from the Marine Corps at Bremerton. Authorities say they are also implicated in stealing government property.

A. F. Cote F. L. Curnow City Bremerton

Fire destroys Chicago block in early morning blaze

A six story business block in Chicago was destroyed by a blaze that began early today. Firefighters brought the fire under control at 7 40 a.m., about two hours after discovery, with the lot valued at $100000.

Chicago

Twelve Men Arrested in Union Street Gambling Raid

Police raid at 708 Union Street nets twelve men arrested Monday afternoon. Detectives say the suspects were charged with gun running and related offenses.

Union #1 Piice

Two Suspects Arrested in Spokane for Sermon Theft

Detectives Brown and Harris report C W Spear and Richard Carter, both in their twenties, stole sermons valued at 500 dollars from a Spokane minister living at the Victoria hotel. The pair, held for Spokane police, also tied to a Spokane burglary with an associate named Tred Kinney who was captured when a revolver misfired.

Spokane C. W. Spear Richard Carter A. A. Brown L. C. Harris Victoria Hotel Spear Bradley Apokane

Seattle welcomes 8000 tourists via Welcome Bureau services

The Washington Information Bureau of Beattie Chamber of Commerce reports the service, launched as an experiment, has become a market success. It guides tourists and new residents to attractions and lodging, distributes literature, and directs inquirers to 1211 Fourth Ave for free assistance.

Puget Sound Weehington Gre Beattie Chamber of Commerce Seattle

Suspects Held on Theft Charge in Riverton Hospital Case

Horace L. Curley aged 96 and Joe Winning aged 26 are accused of stealing a suitcase and clothing from Roy Teal at Riverton Pulmonary Hospital. Detectives A. A. Brown and L. Harris arrested them on open charges in city fall.

Heli City Horace L. Curley Joe Winning Roy Teal Riverton Pulmonary Hospital A. A. Brown L. ©. Harris

Vancouver Pleads for Water Deepen Columbia River

Vancouver residents urged federal engineers to deepen the Columbia River between Vancouver and the Willamette mouth. A recent project verity report prompted a hearing after the agency granted it yesterday.

Vancouver Wash Columbia River Willamette

200 000 Acres Open for Colorado Entry

Denver Oct 19 More than 700000 acres of land in Colorado have been released for Nomestead entry. The land reserved for power development may be taken if the government needs it for power sites. Most of the land lies in five valleys.

Denver Colorado Worl M. D. McEniry United States Land Service Valteva

Masons Hold Rites for Hero

Funeral services for John McGord, 73, were held Monday afternoon in the Corinthian room of the Mason temple under the auspices of St. John's Lodge No. 6, Pree and Accepted Masons.

John McGord Aanon Masonite Temple St. John's Lodge No. 6

Democratic candidates to speak at University Hall meeting

Democratic hopefuls Black and Todd were scheduled to address a crowd at the University Masonic hall and Green Lake district meeting. The Prem club session was postponed. County candidates speak at the University branch library, with further appearances planned in Spokane Wednesday night. Barrett alias Harrison Barr, a captured convict from Nebraska, was arrested there.

Black Todd Judes W. OW Ena Hegh Tod

Indigestion Corrected by Williams Pink Pills

An advertisement explains indigestion stems from stomach issues and offers Williams Pink Pills as a remedy. It cites Mrs. M Doerrmann of Dubuque and promotes a booklet What to Eat and How to Eat free by mail from Schenectady.

Cine Ind William Ik Pilla Acta Mre M. Doerrmann Arlington Street Dubuque Town Deeremann Dr. Wiliam’ Maticine Co Schenectady N.Y Aldraggiete Willams

O-Cedar Mop Price Increase To November 1st

The notice warns a 25 cent price rise for O-Cedar Mops due to higher costs after the war. It explains prewar materials, current shortages, and labor cost jumps, insisting the increase is necessary to maintain standards for millions of households. Buy now at existing prices while available.

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