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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1919

Page

12

Shannahans Held in North Alaska Murder Probe

A coroner jury in Alaska returned a verdict against Pat Mhannahn and Shannahans held in connection with the murder of Assistant District Attorney Steve Ragan. Witnesses say they saw the shooting at the Stedman Hotel. others may be implicated.

Entcrirgan Alaska Soroner Steve Ragan Pat MhannAhan Connecton Teraurder Shannahan Sted&man Ile

Scandinavian-American Bank Reopens After Solvency Ruling

The Scandinavian American bank in Fargo closed by the state banking board has reopened. State examiner Lofthus surrendered receiveshio following a supreme court decision that the bank is solvent.

Wallet lost at shipyard contains funds for Ireland

Pat Foley of Skinner Biddy shipyards offers a $60 reward for the return of a wallet lost in the yard between 4 p m and m on Wednesday. The wallet holds $200 and safety deposit keys marked 2476. Foley says the money was saved to send home to old folks in Ireland for Christmas and asks for its return.

Pat Foley Skinner Biddy Shipyards Haw M m Ireland Foley Poley Union At

Ballard Cars to Run on First Ave Change Planned

Ballard 28th Ave N W cars formerly Division A will move from Third Ave to First Ave starting next Monday morning October 27. Municipal railway officials say the shift eases Third Ave congestion and satisfies Ballard residents seeking uniform Ballard car service.

Ballard First Ave Ballard 28Th Ave N. W Third Ave Ave Trena

Two Week Christmas Vacation For Seattle Schoolchildren

Every student in Seattle will enjoy a two week Christmas vacation this year from December until January 5. The message notes that the break applies to all schoolchildren, with district officials stating the closure aligns with holiday practices.

Seattle

My Advice to My Daughter on Keeping Up to Date

A mother urges Vera to stay current with modern life, stressing that women must understand business, contracts, and public affairs. She argues reading daily newspapers and consulting libraries keeps women informed and capable in both professional and home roles.

Mae Eee Kitty Vera

Lumbermen Refuse to Hire I W W Members in Inland Empire

SPOKANE October 25 Lumbermen in the Inland Empire will hire no more I W W members Employment agencies report orders to cancel job orders for men The I W W strike continues to loom alarm spreads as industrials drift into small groups B Johanson recently released on bond from Leavenworth is in town for a series of I W W meetings.

Spokaive Inland Empire W. W's B. Johanson Laavwemworth

Bold claim ad for laxative tablets and medical supply

A terse advertisement promotes a laxative product named BHOALO QUININE with a call to action for full dosage. It mentions a supposed remedy for a cold and lists a seller or brand identifier BROMO Qui NINE Tablets with vague loot or suture references and a partial name W. GROVE.

BE. W. Grove Gurea A

Ambition and Wants A Fragment From A 19th Century Ad

A garbled advert fragment discusses desire and grit with mentions of ambition and reward. It references fashion items, overstock garments, and women’s wear at a department store location. Names and dates are unreadable in the corrupted text.

Reece

Sugar Price in Chicago Falls to 12 Cents a Pound

Chicago on October 25 reports sugar selling at 12 cents per pound for carry home, with delivery still higher. A fair price board, using beet sugar broker prices, set a market price of 10 cents.

Chicago

Portland Cement Official Resigns in War Probe

Paul C. Bates resigned as vice president of the Oregon Portland Cement Co. after findings from his war investigation into an alleged cement company combine. He testified in federal court that the government charges Oregon Portland Cement officials conspired with other firms to divide the Western territory and raise prices.

Portland, Ore Paul C. Bates Oregon Portland Cement Comy Bates Oregon Portland Cement Company

Halloween warning from Police Chief on vandalism

Police Chief Warren warned on Saturday that Halloween tricks like vandalism will not be tolerated. He said officers will strictly enforce laws against acts such as hoisting a cow to a flagpole greasing streetcars and erecting wire entanglements threatening public safety.

Warren

Portland Mayor Skips Western Mayors Conference

Mayor Baker of Portland cannot attend the Western Mayors Conference called by Mayor Brown of Sacramento on October 30 in Sacramento due to heavy official duties. He will designate a capable representative to attend in his place.

Portland Ore Baker Brown Sacramento California

Water shutdown on Seventh and Dearborn streets

Next Monday water will be shut off from 9 am to 4 pm on Seventh Ave South from King to Charles, on Seventh Ave South from Dearborn to Dearborn and Charles and King streets, and on Dearborn and Charles from Seventh Ave South to Ninth Ave South.

Seventh Ave. S&s King At Charles St Hth Ave. S Dearborn St Dearborn St. Charles St King St Seventh Ave. S Ninth Ave

Navy to Release Sugar for Sick Navy

The navy will release 1,000,000 pounds of sugar per month for the next two months if needed, with two pounds weekly for all navy employees and civilians at yards and stations. Sales price set at 9 1/2 cents per pound.

Washington Navy Daniels

Man Compelled to Visit Pawnshops at Times

A man is described as being driven to frequent pawnshops for necessity and financial pressure, illustrating persistent borrowing behavior and social strain.

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