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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
9
A New York report describes widespread graft and openly sold wine and whisky in night spots. Merchants claim favorable rates from officials and officers, with 5 000 places reportedly selling liquor freely, despite police pressure and enforcement talk.
Miss Violet Heming known as Queen of Batik appeared in a dark Batik costume with pearl accessories. The Congress hotel ball, organized by the National Art Service league, drew social attention as a highlighted event in Chicago.
Berlin dispatch reports Herr Hebbard a surgeon of large practice was committed to an asylum after long continuing operations. He allegedly operated after a patient died and removed a man s arm and a woman s ear during one procedure, all deemed unnecessary.
The American Association of Fairs and Expositions bans dime museum freaks such as the dog faced boy and bearded lady, declaring refined sketches comedies and uplifting movies better suited for intelligent audiences.
London dispatch reports Mary Ann Norrin of Christian Malford, aged 61, who had been dumb for 33 years and bed ridden for 49, regained her speech during a bronchitis recovery after coughing. The item notes language etymology claiming two thirds of English words derive from Latin.
A Paris fashion note reports a leather and nails hat for women. The crown uses black Morocco leather fitted to the head and studded with small bright steel nails. Designers also create matching leather handbags in bold colors.
In San Francisco on December 17 F. McGuire was fined 150 dollars for selling bad eggs. The case highlights a local enforcement action against adulterated food.
In Chicago on December 17 guards delivered the alimony awarded to Mrs. Clara M. Neff from Dr. Jamen M. Neff. The $40,000 settlement was carried in twenty dollar bills by five guards and then removed by a second guard after delivery.
In a Boston Globe excerpt, Mabel declares she can only be Jack’s sister as she is promised to Senator Brockson. Jack asks if she would use her influence to secure him a diplomatic service position.
London police charge a man with attempted murder of his mother and for attacking a four month old baby, whom he allegedly hung by the heels from a beam. The child’s mother aided the infant and the suspect was remanded for medical observation.
London December 17. The Rev. A L Sylvester, vicar of Wembley, outlined a curate’s day of service showing he was busy from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. with duties including prayers visits and pastoral rounds.
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