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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1920

Page

6

Three Men Arrested in Store Looting Case After Gun Threats

Detectives halted three men after a Tuesday morning break in at Y. Ar awaka store 406 Sixth Ave. S. of clothes and jewelry worth about 1000. Suspects Robert Sanches 23 Mexican R Fer oo Cuban and Jesus Rodriguez Mexican held after gun threat and escape attempt. One hundred rounds ammo two revolvers found at Elgin hotel. Loot included 30 suits and 65 pairs of trousers.

Y. Arawaka Sixth Ave. S Robert Sanches R. Fer Oo Cuban Jesus Rodrigue Fernandes J. C. Harris A. A. Brown Sanches Harris Elgin Hotel Eighth Ave S Weller St. Arawaka

Alibi and fines dominate police court session

Tuesday session saw J Costello claim he could have reached home with his few drinks while Patrolman Sears disputed the account. Judges fined 1930 total as 33 men faced charges of drunkenness and related offenses amid varied testimonies and alibis.

J. Costello J. W. Sears B. Happy Golden Gate Lee Hung Qing Chinatown Lee Wickman Carl Anderson Margaret Polsko May Martin Frank Olmstead Marie Schuliger Henry Shugar Claudia Alexander Alabama Pat Crowe E. Wiles E. Trammer Bryan Becton Allen D. P. Nor Alex Larson B. Bodwell

Suspect Hides Under Bed After Downtown Escape

Ed Crowley and accomplice N Swenn fled two police officers through downtown streets Tuesday night. Crowley was arrested hiding under a bed at the Stewart hotel. The pair allegedly tried to steal two overcoats from C H Harrop’s car near Sixth Ave and First Ave. and Virginia St. Harrop raised the alarm. Patrolmen P B Vike and E W Johnson made the arrests.

Ed Crowley Stewart Hotel Stewart St N. Swenn C. H Harrop Sixth Ave First Ave Virginia St BP. P. Vike E. W. Johnson

Mysterious disappearance of janitor in Lowman Building

Ralph Harper a 29 year old janitor vanished while buying Sunday papers late Saturday prompting a police search. His uncle R A Harper of 4828 25th Ave reported him missing on Wednesday.

Lowman Building Ralph Harper Lowman R. A. Harper 25Th Ave

W Murray Crane Seriously Ill at Dalton Home

Dalton Mass September 8 Former United States Senator W Murray Crane remains seriously ill at his Dalton home as of today according to W M Crane Jr His condition is not considered alarming and is believed to involve the circulatory system E B Cox spoke to the Rotary Club at the Masonic club rooms about The Non partisan League and the ways and means committee provided the program.

Dalton Mass United States W. Murray Crane W. M. Crane, Jr E. B. Cox Rotary Club Masonic Club Nonpartisan League Ways and Means Committee

British cabinet weighs release of Lord Mayor MacSwiney

London reports the cabinet considers freeing Lord Mayor MacSwiney if Irish leaders guarantee an end to police murders. The move follows Sinn Fein briefings noting his hunger strike reaches 28 days and doctors warn of his weakening condition.

London MacSwiney Ita Mac Swiney Brixton Ireland Lloyd George Switzerland Sinn Fein Pope Benedict

U S Mexico in New Difficulty

Washington faces a fresh hurdle as the United States debates recognizing the new Mexican government amid protests against Carranza oil policies. Officials doubt formal responses will arrive soon, with assurances of fair treatment to American oil men as a condition.

Washington Carranza United States de la Huerta Obregon State Department

League to Hear Poland Request for Arbitration

Poland asks the League of Nations to arbitrate its territorial dispute with Lithuania. The council will consider the request at the Paris meeting on September 16. Officials indicated sympathy toward Poland, noting its adherence issues and its initiative in the Russo Polish hostilities.

League Poland London Lithuania League of Nations Paria

Trial of Col William Mayfield for misconduct resumes in Galveston

The case against Col William Mayfield Galveston pro vost marshal resumed in a military court at a hotel ballroom overlooking the gulf. Dirig Gen Wolters testified that Mayfield was ordered to arrest G W Sanders editor of the Houston Press if he arrived in Galveston. Foster of the Houston Chronicle testified the officers acted without authority in the alleged kidnapping.

Galveston Tex William Mayfield Gulf Wort Wolters Mayfield G. W. Sanders Houston Press Sanders Houston Gen. Bell Moyer Colorado M. BE. Foster W Liter The Houston Chronicle

New York to San Francisco Air Mail Begins

The longest air mail route in the world opened from Mineola New York to San Francisco. Pilot Randolph C Page led the first flight from Curtiss Field at 641 am carrying 400 pounds of mail. Cleveland will be the first relay point with mail expected to reach San Francisco in under 60 hours.

Mineola N. Y New York San Francisco Randolph C. Page Washington PD. C de Haviland Curtins Field San Francisco Cleveland Burleson Benator Marding Nebraska Iowa Oregon California

91st Infantry Reunion to be Held in Seattle

Assurances received by the committee in charge of the Piet division reunion indicate strong turnout. Representatives of the 2624 Infantry from Montana Utah Idaho and Wyoming will attend the gathering in force in Seattle on September 36.

2624 Montana Utah Idaho Wyoming

Steve Gaspara Pleads Guilty to Prohibition Violation

Steve Gaspara pleaded guilty in U S district court on Tuesday to violating the national prohibition law. He admitted offense and faces sentencing proceedings in the federal court.

Steve Gaspara Uncle Sam United States District Court

Million Dollars in Bribes Offered by Chicago Booze Ring

Edward Thierry reports on an ongoing crackdown linking booze rings to crime. Captain Hubert Howard, who refused a million in bribes, is cited as key to exposing underworld ties. A federal drive with agents, a grand jury, and police action targets alcohol sales, gambling dens, and disorderly venues across Chicago.

Chicago Edward M. Thierry Chiiicago Hubert Howard Federal Grand Jury Prohibition Forces Chicago Crime Commission Police Department Underworld Bonsta Howard

Boat Mystery Is Cleared Up

The empty rowboat found adrift at Alki Beach on Tens day has a provenance. J. O. Record reports the boat belongs to two local boys, who lost it from its moorings. a woman's handkerchief in the craft ties the find to the boys' family. Names withheld by police.

Alki Beach J. O Reach Drive Boone

Outlook editor to speak on shop representation in Beattie

Sherman Rogers former Washington lumberjack and now industrial editor of the Outlook will address a Beattie meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church Sixth Ave and University on Wednesday night. The session under the joint auspices of the Municipal League industrial relations committee and the Chamber of Commerce labor relations committee will analyze shop representation as practiced by Pacific Stearship company and Bloedel Donovan Mills company. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock.

Sherman Rogers Washington The Outlook Plymouth Congregational Church Sixth Ave Eniversity Beattie Municipal League Chamber of Commerce Pacific Steargship Company Tha Bloedel-Donovan Mills Company

Inquest Set Over Post Messenger Death

An inquest will probe the death of pest W Peterson a post office messenger killed Saturday while riding a motorcycle at Fifth Avenue and Stewart Witnesses say a car driven by CC Olinger struck the rear wheel Peterson suffered a fractured skull and died almost instantly The body lies at Johnson and Hamilton Undertaking establishment Peterson lived at 1208 E Pike Street The report notes the use of electricity in Hellas has more than doubled since 1913.

Pest W. Peterson Peterson CC. T. Olinger Ava W Fifth Ave Stewart

New Fall Wool Middy Blouses With Navy and Maroon

Unending comfort in wool middy blouses offered in navy scarlet and maroon. Fall models feature regulation yoke laced or tie front inserted pockets and close-fitting cuffs with white braid stars and sleeve emblems.

Comforter and Fabric Prices in Large Textile Sale

The listing advertises Comforter Challies in multiple patterns with yard wide fabric at 35 cents a yard. White Cotton Bats at 1.50 each or yard-wide bedding pieces 72 by 90 inches. 36 inch Outing Flannel offered at 40 cents per yard with lengths up to seven yards in blue or pink stripes. Also notes use for night gowns and under skirts from FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD).

New Apron Models Promoted At Low Prices

New apron models featured with priced offers on the second floor. Percale aprons in light and dark patterns cost 1.95 dollars, while a plaid gingham slip over style with sash belt pockets and ruffles sells for 2.95 dollars.

New Little Hats and Coats for Baby

Baby wear catalog item outlines a range of hats and coats for infants. Hats options include felt or beaver designs priced from 2.95 to 10.00 with ribbon streams, plus velvet hats matching coats from 4.95 to 7.50. Coats include practical warm shapes in heavy diagonal coating with lamb collar in brown castor or burgundy at 12.50 and an empire rose or Copenhagen broadcloth coat with smocking and sateen lining at 17.50. BABY SHOP SECOND FLOOR.

Copenhagen

Latest Hat Designs Feature Paradise Reds and Metal Accents

The piece highlights new smart headwear styles with Paradise reds pheasant browns copper tones and intense blues. It notes the return of all-navy and all-black hats and the common gleam of silver or gold across collections.

Paradise

Sale of Alarm Clocks Offer on Top Timekeepers

A newspaper notice promotes alarm clocks from Western Clock Company and New Haven Clock Company. Featured models include America at 1.78, Sleepmeter at 1.98, Junior Tattoo at 2.98, Tattoo Intermittent at 2.98, and Commuter at 3.45. Silverware section on fourth floor.

America Western Clock Company New Haven Clock Company

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