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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
In a Washington briefing on April 22, lawmakers including Representative Garner outline extending veteran benefits to all who served in the army navy or marine corps. They back funding via higher war profits taxes with plans to tax heavily to finance the program whileHouse Republicans agree to support soldier aid legislation.
Kansas City reports on a new curfew pledge shaped by negotiations. The piece notes youths face a later curfew and stricter social limits as parents and officials seek to curb late parties and dances amid concerns over recent misbehavior.
Washington April 21 A mystery surrounds the million dollar building known as the Russian embassy amid rumors of poverty and antique furniture being sold to meet expenses. Officials seek who governs the embassy and whether the czar’s heirs or a Russian government own it, while Boris A. Rakhmetieff acts as ambassador without a government.
Prosecutor Fred C. Brown pursues case against alleged unlicensed dentists, endorsed by the King County Dental Society. The move highlights ongoing enforcement in Seattle's dental community.
The article lists trimmings including silk floss, narrow braid, covered buttons, leather belts and vestees richly embroidered with colored silks and tinsel in sizes from 16 to 42.
The display features six apron styles in gingham percale and madras with belts and one pocket. Options include striped wide and narrow, cluster figures, plain colors in Blue Gray Pink Lavender Green Tan and Black accents with rick rack or white tape and V or square necklines.
McCall and Ladies' Home Journal Patterns offered in sizes for women, misses, or children. Not all patterns available in every size or style.
Miss Mary Roberta from MOT 29th Ave arrives with a 32 member Red Crown workers contingent from Siberia, traveling under advisories. Dr Corbin BE Judd of Sumner returns with Capt A S Grinnell’s body, Seattle, who died in Siberia February 23. Grinnell led publicity for Red Crow trip 1917 to 1919. Funeral under Knights Templar.
Judge J. T. Ronald sustained a demurrer in a case brought by J. W. Robinson claiming poor service and wasted stenographer time after the phone was removed for nonpayment. Robinson sought to stop the removal but failed to prevent it.
Two men named A. W. Maher and B. P. Grimmett were arrested in Oakland after police found a complete wire tapping outfit in their car. They are held to communicado as investigators check their movements amid claims they belong to a statewide wiretapping gang.
The University of Washington marks the 16th annual campus day with a strict no collar dress code. The program centers on clearing the pot for memorial trees planted for Armistice Day honored fallen students, 55 U W men and one woman, from the war.
Former Fairbanks residents organize a reunion at Redding's Hall First Ave N and Royal at 3 30 Friday evening April 39. Gene Huckina heads the executive committee stating Alaskan residents will host the gathering.
Captain Glasmeock of the steamer Admiral Watson reports Mount Katmai in eruption. A jet of flame is visible for many miles at night and a towering column of smoke rises during the day, observed from the vessel off Alaska.
Sacramento reports Governor Stephens granted Anton Lapara a reprieve delaying his execution. The murder sentence for Lapara tied to Mario Alioto’s death in San Francisco is rescheduled for June 25.
Dr. John R. Brinckley of Milford Kansas operated in New York yesterday to transplant goat glands into a male patient. The goat was brought from Fironx 200 and Brinckley said he has performed many similar operations with success.
A fire partially destroyed Mrs W Kingsley rooming house at 1906 Minor Ave and spread to the adjacent Reynolds home causing about 2500 in damages to both properties on Wednesday.
A thief represented himself as a city light inspector and stole two rings valued at 800 dollars from RK P Ballard at 2844 Cascadia Ave on Wednesday, details incomplete.
In Long Beach California yesterday afternoon George Daly the pilot and Edward J Connors the passenger were killed when Daly’s plane fell about 1000 feet into the ocean. Daly was attempting a loop when he lost control of the aircraft.
Lot 2 Marabou Special price frames neckpieces in taupe brown or black at 4.00 or 6.00. One third less on neckpieces of mara bou ostrich blend silk lined in various styles priced Friday 10.00 to 13.33.
A fabric floor listing offers Voile remnants suitable for summer frocks or children's wear. Lengths up to 5 yards with stripes and small florals, priced at 25e per yard. widths are 38 inches, with a limit of under 10 yards per piece. Third floor designation.
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