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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
22
Shr officials of the Consumers' Packip company were found guilty on 14 counts of defrauding stockholders and the country of $500000. They faced jail sentences of 70 years as a jury verdict was returned in Chicago on October 12.
A federal grand jury in New York returned indictments against Armour & Co and its president J Ogden Armour charging exorbitant profits from lamb sales. The 137 counts allege Armour sold lambs in New York at 24 dollars per hundredweight while paying 18.46 dollars.
San Francisco police link the strangling murder of Mrs. Ruby Allen of Mobile, Alabama, to a man found dead on a San Mateo county beach. Night clerk Edward Comgrove says a hotel guest named KR E Donaldson may be the same man. A slipper print in the sand complicates identification as officers plan further checks at Mateo.
New York story details Peggy Mitchell, a Broadway actress, who cared for George Darby Laurie on a Westbound train and later learned he left her $30000 in his will. The nurse Mina Mitchell’s selfless act led to the unexpected inheritance.
Ohio State University women vote and immediately seek boxing training. Mission department head says they aim to teach students to defend themselves and box, signaling a push for physical education and self defense skills among coeds.
A reminiscence recalls Betty Brainerd once a lively society columnist who later led juvenile court work. She earned respect among officials, aided distressed mothers, and stayed connected to those she helped, even as many urged her to quit for social work. A friend notes her impulsive warmth and dedication to children and families.
In Elkhart Indiana on October 22 a man named Howard Congdon hid 250 dollars in a basket of apples during a town trip. He sold many baskets then searched repeatedly but could not locate his money. In San Diego on October 22 Jean Cane pleaded with a U S commissioner for access to a wine cellar key as ranch hands left him due to lack of wine. Federal agents reported 3000 gallons of wine found in Catarang’s cellar.
Mrs. Eliza J. Ofileapie, 29, wed Ambrose Bierly, 43, marking a new chapter in a convoluted matrimonial history in Jefferson Indiana. The couple had prior marriages with Bierly as her second husband and her as Gillespie's fifth wife after she divorced George L. Gillespie.
The admiralty salvage ship has finished operations for this year after recovering bullion from the Laurentic, the 1917 mined auxiliary cruiser bound for America with ingots. No significant metal was recovered and operations will resume next spring.
A fragment notes that vaccinating Russians is difficult as doctors fear the term. It mentions a reluctance to accept vaccination and describes a lengthy U.S. bill on national codification spanning over 1,100 pages.
Uncle Sam seeks 250 unmarried men with high school education to train for balloon and airship command. Government provides equipment plus personal attention and pays 75 dollars monthly with one daily ration allowance.
Olympia reports Governor Louta F. Blart has declared the week from October 30 to November to celebrate Washington apples and inform the world about their quality and wonders. The proclamation calls for statewide recognition and promotion of local apple growers and produce.
The United States state department announced that prohibition agents will not search the baggage of foreign diplomats entering the country for liquor. This decision outlines an exemption to carry liquor without search by agents.
Squeese, a Merwian dog hero of World War I famed for squeezing through machine gun fire, died from poison gas. Once mascot at a Santa Barbara hotel he rescued Gladys McQuaid of Montecito from drowning. A throne was prepared for him at a Santa Barbara dog show before burial.
Paris October 22 Madame Sarah Bernhardt receives congratulatory messages on her 75th birthday The Divine Sarah still takes the stage despite fragile health and great age. In Evanston Illinois October 22 residents boast the city as highly pious with half the population attending church.
In Goshen New York on October 22 J N Roberty and H M Leifheit reported a record catch of 605 fish from Brookside Pond. The haul included bass catfish pickerel and perch and was transferred alive to Orange Lake for restocking.
Los Angeles County grand jury reopened the murder case of Jacob C today with witnesses set to recount circumstantial evidence. Testimony focuses on Denton’s disappearance and the alleged seizure of his property dating to June 2, challenging statements by former tenant Minard Peete central to the probe.
A catalog note features a tailored model coat for girls with a large foldable collar in Navy, Brown and Gray sizes 10 12 14 priced at 19.50. Additional coats in Novelty Cheviots Polo Cloth and Chinchillas offered in multiple colors and sizes 8 to 14 priced 10.50 to 25.00. Purses of black leather with top or side handles offered at 1.00 at The Downstairs Store.
Advertises Boys' Susie Suits priced at 10.00 with claim of durable material and reliable service for school and play wear. The text emphasizes value and confidence in product quality.
In dark brown sizes 31 to 42 waist measurement priced at $4.50. The Downstairs Store.
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