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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

10

Man Held For Death Of Boys In Illinois Town

Marion, DL Aug 5. Toney Hemphill 17 and Amel Calcaterera 14 were found dead in a hollow near Royalton with throats cut and heads crushed. Santino Desantis of West Frankfort held in county jail in connection with their disappearance and murders. Police say the killings may have been to silence information about bank robberies.

Marion, DL Toney Hemphill Amel Calcaterera Royalton Santino Desantis West Frankfort Marion Desanti Desantis Reyalton Calcaterera

Ferris Defeats Gore in Oklahoma Primary Nomination

Complete returns from 2,155 of 2,700 precincts show Scott Ferris winning the Democratic nomination for United States senator with a 26,722 plurality over Senator Thomas F. Gore. Results reflect the Aug. 5 primary in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Okla Scott Ferris Thomas F. Gore United States

Vice President Marshall Heads to Portland Campaign

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall traveled from San Francisco to Portland after a brief stop yesterday following his return from Del Monte. He said he plans to actively participate in the Democratic national campaign.

San Francisco Thomas R. Marshall Portland del Monte Marshall

Warrant Denied for Mistreating Child Case

A warrant for the arrest of Mr. Isabdelie Osburn and her son Philip Osburn on charges of mistreating 12 year old Ernest Bugard was refused by Judge A W Frater. Humane Officer R C Wolcott reported the action and the judge took the case under advisement to avoid a legal tangle.

Isabdelie Osburn 26Th Ave Philip Osburn Ernest Bugard King County Humane R C. Wolcott A. W. Frater Frater

Science links sight to electrical phenomena in new theory

A new theory in science proposes that sight arises from electrical phenomena. The article contrasts this idea with previous views and cites experimental implications for perception.

Congressmen Probe Jap Labor in Northwest Laundries

Congressmen Albert Johnson and John B Baker visited Japanese run businesses and institutions in the Northwest to study wage equality and labor practices. Johnson planned to stay through the week with trips to Grays Harbor after Tacoma, while Baker headed to Hood River then California.

Albert Johnson John B. Baker California House Immigration Committee Baker Hood River Ore Johnson Tacoma Grays Harbor

Japanese landholdings in Oregon totals 2815 acres

Portland August 5 news notes that Japanese own 2815 acres of land in Oregon and lease 7911 more. There are 3493 adult Japanese residents in the state, per figures from the Japanese Association of Oregon. holdings have fallen 875 acres since 1913 as the immigration committee withholds a hearing in Oregon.

Portland Oregon Japanese Association of Oregon Concreasional Committees On Immigration and Naturalization

Ferguson Opens Up Headquarters Here

Republican candidate D. K. Ferguson opened a county auditor campaign headquarters at the 225 Lyon Building with Dick Paria in charge. Paria had chaired the municipal campaign last spring that elected Lieutenant Tindall to the city council by the largest majority ever for a councilman in this city.

D. K B. Ferguson Lyon Building Dick Paria Farin Lieutenant Tindall

Evaporation Reduces Whisky Stock After Prohibition Start

The prohibition commissioner reports national whiskey stocks fell from 69 million to 64 million gallons as of January 16, 1920, since prohibition began. Evaporation and loss are cited amid the drop.

United States

Three Bells Curfew Enforced as Toledo Fines 312

Toledo on August 6 reports a curfew plan when three bells arrive. Judge Young presides and fines 312 men for loitering at corners in the early morning hours.

Toledo Mays Young

Australia’s Burns Visits Beattle on Way to San Francisco

COL. JAMEPS BURNS, an Australian shipper, visits Beattle en route to San Francisco on business. He says Australia is recovering from the war but faces radical labor issues similar to America. In Portland, Oregon, Albert M. Grillley, 44, a prominent physical director, is dead.

Col. Jameps Burns Beattle San Francisco Burns Australia America Portland, Ore Albert M. Grilley

Oregon woman gains 39 pounds and feels fine

Mollie Abbey of Jennings Lodge Oregon credits Tanlac with ending nine years of stomach misery and dizziness. She says the remedy boosted her weight from 96 to 135 pounds and restored her appetite energy and health after short treatment. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.

Tanlace Taniac Tanlac Seattle Bartell Drug Stores

Bargain Hour at Store: Hosiery, Hats, Fabrics and Sleepwear

The ad lists limited time deals including 200 pairs of children's hose in black and white sizes 9 10 10 1 2 with prices 19 cents per pair. Silk taffeta and ribbons in 5 and 6 inch widths in several greens reds lavenders yellows Nile cerise, priced per yard 20 cents. 100 silk motor hats and caps, previously 1.50 1.75 and 2.75, now 98 cents each. 200 yards of white curtain Swiss with pink and blue data priced 25 cents per yard. 100 white knit cotton pants 6 to 12 old years, previously 50 cents, now 35 cents per pair.

Coman Opens Campaign in Western Washington

Senator Edwin T. Coman, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, launches campaign in Western Washington with talks in Kent and Auburn on Thursday. He attends the Old Settlers Picnic at Ferndale Whatcom County on Friday and appears at a farmers' event in Enumclaw on Saturday. Carl John Young, founder of C. J. Young Iron Works and Seattle resident for two decades, dies after a four week illness. Body remains at Bonney Watson's.

Edwin T. Coman Washington Kent Auburn Ferndale Whatcom County Enumclaw Carl John Young C. J. Young Iron Works Seattle Bonney Watson's

Blind man experiences distinct color senses through sounds

A blind man reports perceiving different colors as varying sounds, describing a cross sensory experience where auditory input maps to color perception. He notes color distinctions correspond to pitch and timbre, suggesting a form of synesthetic interpretation linking senses.

Michigan Representative Ford at GOP gathering and conference

Representative Joseph W. Ford ney of Michigan spoke to the Young Men's Republican club at the Masonic club Arcade building detailing campaign issues and Republican achievements in Congress. He later joined a political conference with local GOP leaders at the Rainier club. Airplanes carry daily an average of 2,100 pounds of mail.

Joseph W. Fordney Michigan Young Men’s Republican Club Masonic Club Arcade Congress Rainier Club

Oh give me some more of thal coffee Jim Boldt

An archival ad line exclaims a craving for more coffee attributed to Jim Boldt, reflecting a humorous or promotional tone from a historical newspaper page.

Thal Jim Boldt Adv

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