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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
9
Guido Inno cemti, 30, Seattle, a discharged soldier, is held in Tacoma city jail as police investigate a report that he attempted to shoot Mrs. Katherin Stimler, said to be an old sweetheart of his.
G. H. Rush of Portland was killed when a train struck the automobile he rode in near Baker. William Hermiston of Baker survived with minor injuries. The accident occurred last night prompting investigations by local authorities.
In the last 24 hours burglars emptied a merchant’s unlocked safe of cash and checks, switched clothes with a victim, and left footprints on flour. A juvenile was arrested as a suspect in a church theft. Other incidents include a missing new suit swapped for an old one, and a hotel housekeeper account of stolen valuables.
Los Angeles will host the 1920 Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs convention chosen at the Portland meeting. Chief Elliott Whitehead of Oakland was elected president and Harry W. Hringhuret of Seattle was reelected secretary a role he has held for 22 years.
A cache of five quarts of whisky and one quart of wine was found in Mrs. Mabel Campbell's home at 2303 Alkiave by the dry squad on Thursday. Her 5-year-old son Jack was also brought to the station and then turned over to Mrs. Campbell's sister while the mother is held on liquor ordinance charges.
Dr V H Kaganjian a Harvard Dental School professor who helped Allied troops with facial reconstructions says war developed techniques will aid peacetime accidents including car crashes and tuberculosis cases. He notes Harvard plans a ten million dollar endowment this fall to fund his work.
The crop year brings a sugar famine that strains housewives and trade. A San Francisco longshoremen strike threatens sugar shipments to the Northwest while fruit markets report varied supplies and prices. Yakima beet sugar is due in October as cling peaches pears and other fruit enter canning season. Butter eggs and hay markets show little change amid shifting egg sizes and price signals.
Delegates at the United Mine Workers convention in Cleveland prepare for major votes on the wage and hour scale and on nationalization plans. A meeting with mine operators in Buffalo is scheduled for September 25 to discuss the scale, with the report likely Monday. Two nationalization options are on the table: direct government purchase or joint state supervision with miners, operators and officials.
London authorities report a plot to set fire to huts in German internment camps. German officers were warned that if huts are destroyed no housing will be provided for affected men and they must live outside. The trouble is linked to officers from the scuttled fleet who moved from Sapa Flow to Owwertry.
Washington September 18 The American Forestry Association urges planting permanent Christmas trees in communities. A live tree would eliminate annual waste from cutting down a tree each season and provide ongoing benefits beyond decoration.
A 60 foot bone unearthed along the Deer river banks in Alberta is believed to be part of a dinosaur skeleton. A. J. Gayfe, CN railway divisional engineer, said efforts will be made to locate additional parts.
In Yarmouth England a fish merchant reports a live oyster captured and killed a mouse that tried to eat it. The oyster opened its shell to feed, then closed and killed the mouse.
Murphine calls to end the looped transfers that let riders ride downtown and back on a nickel. He estimates daily losses at 500 dollars and proposes a single transfer system. New receipts will use time punched transfers printed on colored paper each day starting next week.
A listing of multiple groceteria sites across Queen Anne Hill University District Green Lake and White Center with street addresses and a central information phone number Main 3574 for inquiries or complaints.
The Lawson airliner carrying 14 passengers landed at Bolling Field at 12 55 p m completing the first leg of its trans continental flight to San Francisco. The flight was held at 11 o'clock due to head winds but arrived safely.
Wanda Pa September 19 Arthur Hieber of Laceyville rural route has stopped helping patrons after repeated favors. The latest note on his mail box asked him to feed the pigs and fowl during a three week motor trip, prompting his resignation.
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