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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

9

Blood Test Fails to Prove Madelaine’s Mother in Court

In Atlanta Judge George L. Bell oversees a custody battle over 17 month old Madelaine Louise born at Grady Hospital. A complex “sword test” and expert opinions fail to identify a single mother as Madelaine calls both Mrs. Pittman and Mrs. Garner “mama.” The case hinges on parentage across two families with limited conclusive evidence.

Solomon Iinstanter George L. Bell Madelaine Louise Bel Wil Mra Daniel Mra Johan C. Garner Made Madelaine Smothers Bell Grady Hospital Pittman Garner Elizabeth Mary Elisabeth Garners John Garner Louise Rosemt Mia Garner

Mysterious Slayer Buried Near Prosser

An unidentified man believed to be Harry Green's killer was buried in a Prosser cemetery after a suspected self inflicted death near the Columbia River at Bluffs. A bandit wore a large handkerchief over his face during the murder of Mrs. Gregg earlier, and an award of 93,000 had been offered for Gregg's capture.

Seattle Salvation Army fund drive rallies city

Seattle launches a week long effort to raise 126000 for a girls’ working and central service building. Elks led committees organize a cleanup drive with events as the campaign gains strong public support and declares the fundraising a success while noting the strong backing for the workers behind the cause.

Seattle Salvation Army Lassie the Elks W. H. Klepper

Chinese Skull Cracked in City Fight Over Debt

Providence hospital reported Mon Yee, a young Chinese immigrant, in stable condition after a Saturday night fight. The altercation with Joe Doro, a Filipino, began over a debt of about $25 Yee reportedly owed Doro.

Providence Hospital Mon Yee Joe Doro Doro

Two Men Struck by Street Cars in Dexter and Ward Incident

Two men are injured after separate street car incidents at Dexter avenue and Ward street. Yred Grauberger was repairing a tire when a car struck him breaking his leg. Earl B. Degner sustained a deep gash over the left eye while guarding the auto after Grauberger was taken away.

Yred Grauberger Rhira Ave Waa Grrauberger Earl KB. Degner 14Th Ave N. BE Dexter Ave Ward Kenneth Gleason Seneca W. L. Jennings Walker Seventhave Pike St

Italian Benefit Concert Tonight at Metropolitan Theater

Italian tenor Sergio Zanco and Madam Eugene di Primo will headline a concert Monday night at the Metropolitan Theater. Proceeds go to Italian earthquake victims.

Sergio Zanco Eugene di Primo Metropolitan Theatre

Prominent Chinese Sons Pursue UW Education

Two sons of China, Ted Naal Shing and Lu Lin, arrive at the University of Washington this fall. Naal Shing is the son of a wealthy Chinese department store merchant, while Lu Lin is the son of a leading 1912 revolutionary chief. In Yakima, investigators probe fires that destroyed three hop houses near White Swan following a recent arson.

China University of Washington Ted Naal Shing Lu Lin Yakima Incendiarion White Swan

Elks to Bury Henry Starr in Seattle Funeral

William Henry Starr, Seattle hunter, found dead at the base of a 60 foot cliff in the Cascade mountains near Index. Elks will conduct services Tuesday afternoon at Bonney Watson's. Starr leaves a widow and child at 3213 Yesterway. He served in the police city squad and with the street railway department, losing his life while mountain goat hunting.

Elks William Henry Starr Seattle Cascade Mountains Index Bonney Watson Starr Yesterway Police Ciry Squad Street Railway Department

Rifle team honors split as Seattle Spokane tie

Seattle and Spokane Guardsmen tied for team honors in state National Guard rifle matches. Seattle rifle experts won individual honors with Lieut Allan of Spokane leading the individuals at 147 of 300. Lieut W G Rogeta of Brattle won the pistol contest with 10 hits of 120.

Spokane Seattle Washington Tional Guard T Ie Lieut W. Allon W. G. Rogeta Brattle

Drug Store Victim of Drug Burglars

Burglars stole one ounce of opium and merchandise valued at several hundred dollars from the First Hit pharmacy located at Ninth Ave and Madison St Sunday night. Police are investigating the burglary and reviewing nearby surveillance. No injuries reported.

Ninth Ave Madison At

Thousands seek flu remedies from Herb Medicine Mine ad

A Seattle advertisement from Herb Medicine Mine Co promotes flu remedies. The notice lists a P O Box 851 as contact and urges readers to obtain treatment options.

Herb Medicine Mine. Co P.O Seattle

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