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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
6
At 80 meetings Sunday evening speakers warned that 22 percent of the nation’s total graduates left schools in 1919. They urged a larger national teaching staff, expanded physical training, and a faster school building program to relieve housing and staffing shortages, noting Seattle’s high school dropout rate and the city’s three year lag in facilities.
Burglars broke into the Brunswick cafe at 1925 Second Ave early Sunday morning. They prepared themselves a meal before robbing the place of $15 and cigars, then fled. The injured proprietor told police the burglars cleaned up everything but the dishes.
Thomas W. Lamont associate of J P Morgan and a college trustee will be entertained Tuesday at the New Waah by members of the Smith Col club of Seattle.
The MM C A general preparatory in community singing enters its second term under Professor Isaac, with sessions scheduled Monday evening. The program aims to improve choral skills and group vocal coordination for members.
Havana reports show unrest as President Menocal faces strike trouble and exile labor camps on Pines Island loom as a possible remedy. Mills work amid dockyard quarrels while perishable cargos flood seas and harbor costs mount, with Cuba's sugar price rising locally.
The annual policemen's ball is set for Tuesday night at the Masonic Temple Harvard Ave and Priest. The floor is waxed punch prepared and Chief Warren has a special squad to ensure patrolmen stay proper on the dance floor.
Kansas City reports a waitress stating income of 5200 1800 military 3500 tip as per tax form. The casual claim links to an unusual income mix and unclear documentation, with no official confirmation.
Funeral services for Mrs Arabella Phillipa 80 widow of Capt Henry F Phillipa Civil War officer will be held 2 oclock Tuesday at the Masonic temple. She came to Seattle in 1881 and lived on Third Ave and Pine. Survived by two daughters Mrs J F White and Mrs H M Frye and two sons Oscar F Phillipe and Edward Phillips.
Early Sunday morning police raided homes at 2432 Weasternave 616 W Blewett St and 370 W Blewett Ave arresting fourteen men and nine women. An automobile and a quantity of home made beer and whisky were confiscated. All detainees were released on bail.
The Indiana Daily Times endorses William G. McAdoo for the presidency if the people demand his services. The paper, regarded as Indiana's progressive Democratic organ, states he would accept the nomination when urged.
A burglary report from Roy Smith at 1815 Ninth Ave notes a theft Sunday. The loot included clothing and a short sleeve shirt made for a lone armed man.
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