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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

8

Allies Worry Over Adriatic Dispute Status

Washington reports Allies’ reply to Wilson's protest on the Adriatic settlement is being decoded at the state department before sending to the White House. London notes the reply was altered toward conciliation, with Nitti pressing for a decisive outcome. Britain seeks avoid alienating the U S while balancing Italy and Yugoslavia.

Washington Wilson Adriatic Department State Department White House

Deschanel Named France President After Poincare Transfer

Paris February 18 United Press Raymond Poincare transferred presidential powers to Paul Deschanel in the Elysee palace near 3 p m Deschanel was elected January 17 by a joint session in Versailles Poincare read his farewell message urging peace with Turkey support for a stronger league of nations and the Versailles treaty enforcement The senate adjourned to resume as a high court to try former Premier Caillaux.

ED L. Keen United Press London Sply Wilson Davis Morning Post Matin Paris Lori Grey Lord Cecil Premier Nitti Raymond Poincare France Paul Deschanel Elysee Palace Deschanel Senate Chamber of Deputies Versailles Poincare Chamber Marshal Foch Georges Clemenceau Turkey League of Nations Germany High Court of Justice Caillaux

Hendershot Freed by Jury in Manslaughter Trial

Boise Idaho February 18 The jury in the manslaughter case against O P Hendershot secretary of the State Fair association found him not guilty. Morris died eight days after being struck in the face by the secretary.

Boise Idaho O. P. Hendershot State Fair Association Michael Morris Hendershot Morris the Fair Association

Chicago Criminal Courts Closed Due to Fewer Cases

Two Chicago criminal court branches closed because of a decline in criminal dockets since the prohibition law took effect. Chief Justice Olwen stated cases fell steadily and judges were moved to civil court duties.

Chicago Chicago Criminal Court Olwen

New York Hotels Apply For Liquor Permits For Cooking

New York hotels clubs and restaurants have obtained or applied for permits to keep wines and liquors for culinary use. The filing deadline for applications to stock liquor outside the owner’s home closes tomorrow night at the internal revenue office.

New York Collector of Internal Revenue

Seattle Style Fashion Mentioned In The Star

The item notes three quarter length winter wear, a silk faced hat with rich threads, and colors that brighten dark outfits. Daisy Henry offers two tickets to a Navy show at the Met for readers who identify the pictured women. The subject pictured is Miss Marguerite Monson of 8611 Ashworth Ave.

Ithiu Seattle Daisy Henry Noreeis Navy Met The Star Marguerite Monson Ashworth Ave Copenhagen

McAdoo Declines Georgia Presidential Primary Vote

William G. McAdoo refused to allow his name to be voted on in Georgia Democratic primaries. He urged uninstructed delegates from states where possible, while saying it is a duty to accept a nomination if unsolicited. He sent the telegram to Milledgeville, Georgia, his boyhood home.

New York United Press Willliam G. McAdoo Georgia McAdoo Miller Bell Milledgeville, Ga

Proves His Son Just as Old as He

A Norwegian naturalization applicant in Tacoma explains to the clerk that after arriving ten years ago he married a widow with eleven children and the oldest son is his age, with the wife twenty years older. The clerk grants citizenship.

Tacoma

Listening In on Phone Unlawful

Spokane court reports a law making tapping a telephone a misdemeanor. Miss Mayme Barbar had R. W. Hurd arrested for intercepting a message, and Edward Ruble had a warrant for allegedly beating him after listening to the call.

Spokane

Deputy Presents Silver Set as Bride Is Arrested at Jail

Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Kearney received a silver set Tuesday night at the county jail on the arrival of his bride from Spokane. Mrs. Kearney was arrested on arrival, and he went to the jail to post bail.

Charles H. Kearney Spokane

Layettes and Bath Aprons Ad for Second Floor

19-piece layettes including essentials for a new baby priced at 15.00. Better 32-piece layettes for 21.50. Arnold Bath Aprons for the mother priced at 2.50. Second Floor.

Arnold

Flower Trimmed Turbans and Patent Leather Hats

The description notes flower trimmed turbans with scarfs of marine fabric, alongside patent leather hats and hats featuring wire crowns.

Bon Marche Finds: Salad Forks and Spreaders at Low Prices

The Bon Marche offers a set of three Salad Forks and a set of three Butter Spreaders for 1.25 each. Berry Spoons, Cold Meat Forks, and Gravy Ladles are all priced at 1.25 each. This sale highlights affordable flatware options for kitchen and table settings.

Rug Sale Highlights Brussels and Wilton Velvet Tributes

The Bon Marche advertises a rug sale featuring a 9x12 Brussels rug at 42.50 and inexpensive options including 8 3x10 and 6-foot sizes, wool fiber and plain center designs. It touts seamless Wilton Velvet rugs at 55.00, 9x12 Axminster rugs at 77.50, and emphasizes durability, color harmony, and latest designs for bedrooms and living or dining rooms.

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