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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
15
Gov Cox will address audiences in Seattle in the evening and in Tacoma in the afternoon on the 11th. Democratic headquarters are at 329 Lyon in Seattle, with telephone Elliott 2158. The schedule aims for an evening Seattle event or an afternoon Tacoma appearance, with both sides willing to adjust.
Cleveland report of Mary Kiss filing a second divorce suit within a year from her husband Joho. The action seeks legal separation with wishes to end the marriage and reflects ongoing marital dispute.
A sailor aboard the British steamer Dryden denies being Eugene Leroy, the man sought for the Detroit and New York trunk miner murders. With no U S Brasil extradition treaty, he will be sent to Buenos Aires after the Dryden sails. He was arrested on the ship at Rio de Janeiro following American requests.
Robert P. Mall reports trees in Mexico reaching 40 feet with 18 inch trunks bearing cotton bolls as large as cucumbers, claiming extensive cotton growth associated with the unusual trees observed during his investigation.
Jim the Jumper is at work in Toledo. Three homes were recently entered and ransacked, the robber escaping by jumping through glass windows.
In San Francisco Police Judge Ownes opens an auto internment camp to curb traffic violations. The court abandons fines as ineffective and orders seizure of vehicles for a period, directing owners to relocate cars to the new facility.
A remark notes how some women can calm a baby in two minutes with lullaby singing and can keep a crowd awake all night with a talking hue band act, illustrating contrasting vocal influence.
Aug 26 108 ANOMLES Cal Justice Sidney Reeve heard a case about Bethal Taylor a four year old girl claimed as the daughter of Mrs J Taylor of Bayonne N J and unofficially adopted seven years ago by F B Johnson a bachelor who says he received the child for 15 dollars Now that Johnson plans to marry he seeks to turn the child over to the Children\"s Home Society Justice Reeve took the matter under advisement.
The Bureau of Supplier and Accounts in Washington outlines a call for proposals dated September 10 1920 for printer services and supplies to the yard at Puget Sound. Paymaster General of the Navy signs the notice and invites applicants to apply for the fare and related costs.
A suit filed in the superior court alleges city negligence caused January flooding at the Hub Clothing company 615 First Ave. Water pipe burst and damaged merchandise valued at 2826 dollars.
Advertises immediate home construction on chosen lots with no mortgages. Offers $100 cash and $20 monthly payments, with three new houses under way and two already finished. Includes graded streets sidewalks water mains. Encourages visit to city office for drive out and judgment.
The notice outlines 2000 ft of street grading 2000 ft of water mains and 3000 ft of sidewalks planned. Contracts for three new houses to be let this week with more houses to follow as sales occur. Prospective buyers urged to visit the property Saturday or Sunday and contact immediately.
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