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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

18

Roosevelt Sees Northwest Problems and Progress

In an interview with The Seattle Star, Franklin D. Roosevelt, vice presidential candidate, praises the Northwest’s potential. He argues lands to reclaim, mines to work, and growing industries require progress over clinging to the past, urging voters to choose wisely at the polls.

Yakima Wash Aus America Great Northwest Seattle Star Frank Tin D. Roosevelt Northwestern Northwest West

Roosevelts and Friends Sport Day In Pleasant Scene

A vivid description follows children at play in a sunny yard as they chase a tennis net and mock arguments among a small group. A father arranges a crence hearing and initial decision while the children, including a Mazen-haired girl of 12 and a mix of flaxen haired youths, pretend family leaders in a lively outdoor day.

Anna Babe Ruth Sailor Ndsman

Pedestrian struck by auto driver charged after crash

Catherine Kennedy, 67, of 5509 Adama Street, was bruised when hit by an auto driven by LB. Gilman, 56, of 6917 S2nd Avenue. Gilman was charged with reckless driving and released on $100 bail after Thursday afternoon incident on Rainier Avenue and Bush Place.

Catherine Kennedy Adama St LB. Gilman S2nd Ave Rainier Ave Bush Pl Gilman

Boy Struck By Auto Bruised Hip After Running To Friends

Charles Pigott, year-old son of John J. Pigott, of 209 Highland drive, was knocked to the pavement and cut lip when he ran into the fender of Mrs. D. Mc Grath's car at Highland drive and Queen Anne ave Thursday afternoon. He was chasing playmates across the street. Mrs. McGrath resides at 2432 W. Gath at.

Charles Pigott John J. Pigott Carman Highland Drive D. McGrath Queen Anne Ave

Coin From Pelts Buys Him a Farm

George Van Pelt bought a farm at Dabney Thursday with money obtained from pelts. He is described as having been shot by an unknown assailant in the Kusko kwin district of Alaska during the last year. Van Pelt has been a guest at the Frye hotel.

George van Pelt Dabney Kuskokwin Alaska van Pelt Frye

Hudson Guest at Ladies' Auxiliary Card Party

Forest L Hudson candidate for United States senator was guest of honor at a card party and luncheon organized by the ladies auxiliaries of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at Forest Ere Hall Thursday noon.

Forest L. Hudson United States The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Forest Ere

Anti Suffrage Effort Fails in Tennessee House

Nashville Aug 20 The Tennessee House adjourned without a move to reconsider ratification of suffrage. Speaker Walker did not press his motion within the two day window, signaling weak support to overturn ratification. The motion could be raised by any member when the body reconvenes, though Walker’s exclusive period has expired.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Walker Altho Tomorrrow

Delaware Women Sure to Get Vote

Wilmington August 20 Attorney General Reinhardt ruled that ratification of the 198th amendment will strike the word males from the Delaware constitution allowing all adult residents who are legally qualified to vote. Harrisburg August 20 Attorney General Schaeffer upheld the constitutional right of women to vote in November general election.

Wilmington Del David J. Reinhardt Delaware Harrisburg Schaeffer

Acrobats Feature Palace Hip Program

Acrobats with Persian rugs and oriental splendor perform at Loew's Palace Hip on the new bill. Al Golem and his troupe whirl through tumbling acts and rope tricks, with perilous balance stunts and a magic flair. Also shows the farce Their Wedding Day with Arthur Pickens and Company and multiple mistaken marriages caused by an auto mishap.

al Golem Loew Palace Mar Arthur Pickens and Company Lew Diamond

Incomplete Seattle and Tacoma Financial Figures Displayed

Fragmentary OCR shows monetary totals for Seattle and Tacoma with various figures. Entry includes amounts like 4,877,097.77 and 864,949.05 for Seattle and 693,640.00 and 135,262.00 for Tacoma, plus other rounded sums.

Seattle Tacoma

Girl in Court for Ring Theft

May Golden, 22, accused of throwing a brick through the window of W. C. Hudson's jewelry store at 1120 Howell and stealing a ring valued at $12. Hudson awoke to the crash, drew a gun, and later the ring was found in Golden's pocket. she had been released on suspended sentence after previous offenses.

May Golden W. C. Hudson Howell Hudson Mins Golden

Fire safety briefing given to police force

Capt Stephen K B Daniela of the fire department explained fire hazards to several hundred policemen in the police assembly room Friday morning in a safety briefing.

Stephen KB Daniela Fire Department

Gambling Resorts Shut by Governor in Mexicali

Mexicali, Lower California, Aug. 20. Governor Lula M. Salazar orders a September 1 wind up of gambling and vice concessions. He opposes the concessions and will regulate liquor traffic. Halons closed briefly as Cantu soldiers are mustered out.

Mexicali Lower California Lula M. Salazar Salazar Cantu Army

Erwin Bergdall Sentenced to Four Years for Draft Evading

Gen Bullard of the Eastern army department approves a court martial finding convicting Erwin Bergdall of Philadelphia of draft evasion. The sentence prescribes four years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth federal prison. An unrelated note adds the average car requires five tires annually.

New York Bullard Eastern Department of the Army Erwin Hbergdall Philadelphia Fort Leavenworth

Thieves Drop Gems in Hurried Flight

Burglars ransacked the home of Mrs M. R. Smith at 4502 Woodlawn Ave on Thursday and carried off a gold watch chain four gold rings a child’s opal ring and other jewelry. In their haste they dropped several pieces on the lawn as they fled through a rear window.

Mra M. EB. Smith Woodlawn Ave

Seven Men Held Over Whisky Sales Charge at Hotel

Police court liquor charges pressed against seven men after an attempted booze sale to a dry squad agent at the Milton hotel. The arrested are P. C. Blacker 19 James McPhee 35 Ed Chadwick 26 Albert Martin 21 William Chadwick 29 James Feeney and Harry Burke.

Milton Hotel Beventhave Pike P. C. Blacker James McPhee Ed Chadwick Albert Martin William Chadwick James Feeney Harry Burke

Alimony Order Seeks $25 Payment and Arrears

Superior Judge John Jurey ruled William S. Boone must pay $25 to his former wife within 20 days or face durance vile. The court found Boone $400 in alimony arrears and urged swift compliance.

William S. Boone John Jurey Boone

Russians Must Get Passports New Rules Expand Requirement

Immigration officials announced new passport rules extending coverage beyond hostile aliens to include Canadians and other non hostile foreigners. Any alien who has resided over a year in Canada must obtain a passport to enter the United States, with renewals or special benefits required from the State Department for certain categories.

Immigration Partment United States Canada Newfoundland St. Pierre Island of Miquelon Department of State Jon Island State Department

Unclear vintage ad notes child garment and bowls pricing

The listing mentions two gingham dresses for children sizes 2 to 6 years priced at 2.50 with elfin embroidery and plaid trimming. It also touts new bowls with a sunburst pattern priced at 3.95, emphasizing their value.

Delft

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