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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
13
County Engineer Sam Humes requests a budget of 214,180 for salaries down from 112,500 last year. He seeks 2,879 for better outlays vs 4,041 previously. Public welfare gets 96,470 a drop from 35,570 in 1920. Institutions total 27,720 with the Boys Home school at 7,500.
Oscar Nichol, 14, of 189 Broadway, climbed on boxes near a Cam Electric Light transformer at Portland Street corner. He fell onto the feed leading to the transformer. a thousand volts passed through him, and his body burst into flames and burned.
CENTRALIA Aug 6 The young cannon maker Cy Payette son of J P Payne was injured in an explosion while testing his first cannon made from bicycle frame and a cent of gunpowder. The blast was heard for blocks as pieces of the cannon struck him.
Sylvanus G. Thompson a 71 year old Oakland California man drowned Wednesday at Myrtle Point about 100 miles north of Vancouver B C He was bathing when he sank and was recovered in five minutes but could not be resuscitated He was a native of Bellingham Washington.
Readers glimpse the evolving Sweet Sixteen exhibit styled as a dramatic presentation. Each day the collection of coats suits and dresses is updated to reflect the new Parisian modes guiding Seattle and the Northwest. The emphasis is on coquetry and rapid changes in fashion as the season advances.
In 1919 China saw a sharp rise in timepiece imports with 34,839 clocks and 93,262 watches entering Shanghai alone. This snapshot indicates a broader momentum in the national import market for personal timepieces.
London reports the Tree of Knowledge in Eden once revered by the Moalema of Kurnah was damaged by British Tommies on furlough. A court of Inquiry fixed the damages at 1 750 dollars, with Mosseme seeking compensation from the government.
Mrs Exether Levy mother of Eu mene Levy Seattle theatre man died July 7 left 3000 to Pacific coast charitable institutions. Remainder of estate to sons Eugene Aubrey and Louie Levy and her servant Janac Cooper. PROSSER Orville Blair married Salina Dotson yesterday third Central Yakima Ranches employee to wed in three months.
Policy promises greater variety and keener style in suits coats and dresses with daily Paris reflections from New York buyers. Garments stand on their own merit and refunds are guaranteed without demand. Sizes range from 16 to A and the shop targets Misses and matronly women seeking youthful appearances.
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