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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

2

Girl Gives Prize to Church in Cathedral Debt Drive

A Catholic fundraising campaign at St James aims to raise over 100000 for cathedral debt and diocesan needs. About hundred team captains plan April 24 to May 34 drives with pledges from St James members to donate one tenth of their incomes quarterly. The prize winner donated to church funds and a letter from Rev. J G Stafford notes the prize will aid the contest. General chairman W W Connor and Kane lead the drive planning.

Othr St. James Home For Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Providence Sisters the of Folks Home The of the Good Shepherd Gerber Harrison J. G. Stafford St Cathedral United States Army W. W. Connor E. H. Kane

Food profiteers gain by walkout in Chicago strike

Federal officials questioned 33 food dealers mainly produce men as a grand jury probes strike actions affecting prices and transport. Potatoes jumped $5.50 to $7.75 per hundred pounds, with butter green vegetables eggs and meats following. Government meats stored here were to be released to Chicago for sale.

Chicago

Angry Bride Seeks Annulment Over Age Gap Claim

Ruth C. Ransom alleges she married C. Horrobin at 2415 North 40th Street on July 23, 1919. She says she was misled about his age claiming he was 71 while he was 20, and seeks annulment through legal action.

Ruth C. Ransom C. Horrobin N. 40Th St. W

Cows Distracted as Two Men Absent from County Stockade

George and Fred Fooled the Cows out to bring in the cows at the county stockade Friday. Deputies were still searching for George and Fred.

George Fred

Noted St Francis Shows San Francisco's Spirit

The St Francis Hotel in San Francisco is praised for embodying the city’s spirit, offering warmth and welcome to visitors. It stands as a landmark in the downtown area with 1,000 rooms and multiple ballrooms, hosting presidents, ambassadors, and dignitaries. The hotel was funded by a bond issue after the 1906 fire and remains a premier Western hotel.

St. Francis San Francisco Seattle Beattie Star USA City St. Francia Union Square America Chicago The Prince of Siam California Althout St. Francis Hotel

Overall club debated by five random residents

Quentin Quidnunc asks five people from varied jobs if they would join an overall club. Responses range from favorable to cautious with notes on dress requirements and social norms.

Thomas B. Foster U. S. Secret Service Federal Building

Fireman alleges wife kept him from home with parties

Joseph Volk, a city fireman, testified in divorce court that every time he answered the phone a strange man caller asked for his wife May Elizabeth Volk. He said she hosted dances and frequent parties at their 614 Pith avenue home, with regular attendance and without him.

Dorothy London Lady Curragh England Helminghama France Miss Fairfax Champfleury National Gallery Min Margate Meira Mora Curragh Susan Dick Gasgoyne Nick Gasgoyne Mrs Armine Curragh Moira Joseph Volk May Elizabeth Volk Pith Ave. W Volky

Damages Sought Over Loss of Job and Suspect Incident

A man sues for damages claiming a tall man with glasses took $20 from his wife’s purse in an incident that cost him his job. The suit targets Mae M. Young and cites Edwin C. Hansett as the affected salesman. Also notes Rainier Club president ER A Strout recovering from appendicitis and Alaska Governor Riggs addressing Queen Anne High School students and staff.

Mae M. Young Edwin C. C. Hansett Hiawatha Pl Strom Hansett Mra. Young Superior Court Priv A. Strout Rainier Club Thomas J Riggs Alaska Queen Anne High School

How Rheumatism Can Be Overcome

In poor health rheumatism may develop when conditions favor it. Blood rich and well oxidized helps eliminate poisons. Mrs Elizabeth Wilson of Los Angeles credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her rheumatism and improving nerves and appetite after using the pills for two weeks. The ad promotes purchases by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady.

Elizabeth Wilson Mestrella Avenue Los Angeles Cal Dr. Williams

Horse Didn't Pull Cost Suspect Fine and Costs

Mrs. J. L. Zimmerman testified she saw A. C. Lowery beating a horse. She confronted him at 6306 Keystone Place and struck him. Lowery appeared before Justice W. Brinker and paid a $5 fine plus $24.70 in costs for cruelty to an animal.

J. L. Zimmerman Zimmerman A. C. Lowery Keystone Place Lowery Ous W. Brinker

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