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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
1
In a hot July city Hollis and I escape to cool rooms where my one act play is read aloud. The scene reveals Capt. Marchmont discovering his wife’s duplicity and a dramatic confrontation builds from the forged note.
Wealthy Los Angeles broker Jacob Charles Denton is found dead with no clear cause or violence. Police query a Spanish girl and two other women, note a recent will, and trace Denton’s movements and possible hiding. His packed suitcase implies he never left for trips with planned stops in Phoenix and Kansas City.
A chain of deputy sheriffs raided a Cumberland pool room and gambling lounge late Friday night arresting owners George Mandr and Mike men. Both were released on 1500 dollars cash bail each on charges of maintaining a gambling game and possessing intoxicating liquor.
Police hold five packages of morphine as evidence against Arthur Miller Friday after an arrest at Third Avenue and Union Street by Lieut. G. V. Hasselblag and Patrolman Pr. E. Knapp. The suspect is in custody.
Roy Boozer of Tott paid a $200 fine in federal court Friday after admitting possession of a quart of alcohol described as hooch. The case underscores enforcement of illegal liquor possession in the area.
Detectives took Maurice O'Keefe from his Endoline shack to jail on forgery charges tied to McAteer Shipbuilding Co. A prior escape from the county stockade weeks earlier is noted by Detective Rh R Herbert.
Knoxville residents buy firearms to guard homes against a midnight marauder who assaults and shoots women. The sixth death in a year occurs with Miss Alice Burnett a 20 year old killed Wednesday. Attorney General Mynatt urges citizens to arm themselves and shoot to kill.
A fragmented report cites Mia I. Mitaul of 668 Dearborn as involved with two bottles, described by dry squaders as evidence of vigor. The source notes her grape was fine and vigorous, but details remain unclear.
A revolver named as evidence was linked to Frank Christoph 20 after his arrest by Sergeant H. L. Uniand at Third and Battery early Friday morning. The incident followed a morning confrontation prompting to seize the weapon.
Police report a street car incident involving Kinya Okajima of 619% Jackson Ave. who said a pickpocket stole $95 from his pocket. No injuries were noted and authorities continue the investigation.
Police seek a companion described as a “friend” who shared Henry Lewis’s bed at 519 King Street Thursday night. The man’s identity is sought as investigators pursue a credit theft claim tied to the incident.
In Sing Sing a death row youth asks why his wife cannot explain. Pearl Bryant O'Dell lies in a city hospital with their infant daughter, while O'Dell faces execution for Kneipp murder framed by a trapped marriage. The couple wed briefly before the killing and prison officials arranged the baby’s birth outside the prison walls.
A veteran in Seattle appeals for employment as a driver and mechanic after three and a half years in the air services. He says he cannot find work despite two weeks of job hunting and asks readers to call East 21977 if they can help.
At Cleveland League Park on September 24 United Press reports Chicago White Sox lefty Red Faber vs. Cleveland Indians southpaw Mails opening the second stage of the pennant race. The two teams clash as the season heats up.
Eight bottles of home made brew led to John Stokes of 964 John Street being picked up by dry squad officers in the city last Friday. The incident involved HMB discovery and subsequent arrest.
Thieves entered through a fire escape window at A. J. Pappadokin’s shop on 1517 Pike Street and stole $95 from the cash register Thursday night.
Walter McNamara of 922 N 80th St was in city hospital due to an overdose of morphine, doctors said Friday. Police and hospital officials investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The United States will maintain its exile policy toward Japanese immigrants while seeking to avoid conflict with Japan. Tokyo demands federal action to block California's anti Japanese land law vote, warning of anti American sentiment if enacted. State Department weighs timing and a tentative settlement plan amid rising tensions.
Tokyo reports the cabinet council will sue in American courts if California passes the anti alien land law. The move argues the measure violates the U S constitution and the most favored nation clause of the Japanese treaty. The issue has not yet been adjudicated by any court.
Detectives M. M. Freeman and Scott McGraw say Pacano stole larger hats from John Pa canoe. The 25 year old mechanic was jailed Friday after the incident in the city.
Babe Ruth belted his 51st homer of the season in the first inning of the second game against Washington at New York. He connected on a shoulder high pitch from Shaw for a solo shot into the right field bleachers with no runners aboard. Earlier Ruth also hit his 50th homer in the first inning off Acosta in a pregame.
A Mexican bandit crossed the Tacate border near Tijuana and robbed the Tecata store. Proprietor Preston Cort was shot in the leg but will live. The lone robber escaped with loot as deputies search the hills for him.
Anna Madge Sawyer sought a new trial in a Lake Union killing case. Superior Judge Boyd J. Talisman heard arguments Friday as E C Hyde, her attorney, argued court error and newly uncovered witnesses. Deputy prosecutors T H Patterson and John Frater opposed.
Charles Gundson aged 14 of 4008 Phinney Avenue was tackled by a larger boy during a playground incident. He suffered a fractured collarbone and dislocated shoulder and was taken to Seattle General Hospital. Police say the boy was playing football. the mother disputes this.
A communiqué from Gen. Wrangel's forces in the Crimea reports 10000 prisoners captured in six days of offensive action. The statement says the 23rd Soviet division surrendered and notes Wrangel occupied Alexandrovsk, per a Moscow wireless.
Deputy prosecutor Carmody seizes a leather flask from Lieut Wickman during a tense arrest. The bottle contains nitro and ties to Dorge McHugh, a suspected car thief with three accomplices. McHugh was arrested after detectives found bomb and pistol components in his car.
Sheriff Gifford leads a 300 acre manhunt through Nisqually woods near Yelm for Albert Hall, a Spokane native believed 21, after his train escape and prior Tacoma confinement. He was captured briefly in Chehalis before escaping again.
A week-old baby girl with blue eyes was found on the doorstep of George Duffy, a blacksmith in San Mateo. The Duffy family, having seven of their own children, surrendered the infant to authorities, calling the act a strange display of humor by a stranger or the baby’s guardian.
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