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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1920

Page

14

Three Women Injured As Street Car Collision Occurs

Three women were hurt when a Broadway street car split a switch near Second and Pike streets. Mrs. M. Anderson suffered a deep gash above the eye while Mrs. W. F. Anderson and Mrs. J. A. Bokien received bruises and cuts. Dr. Henderson ordered an investigation into the accident.

Second Ave M. Anderson Bremerton W. F. Anderson Seventh Ave A. Bokien W. Gilet St

Sugar Purse Lures Café Intrigue in Velvet Box

A stylish woman in a downtown lunchroom brandishes a velvet sugar purse. Her companion jokes about rationed sweets, but the woman admits she uses the container to covertly pocket sugar from tables or bowls during dining outings.

Influenza Attack Is Very Slight Says Surgeon General

Washington January 26 Surgeon General Rupert Blue head of the public health service described the national rise in influenza as very slight and mild in nature. He urged local officials and the public to take proper precautions and to avoid alarm.

Washington Rupert Blue United States Public Health Service Blue

Admiral Jellicoe Abandons Voyage

London January 20 United Press reports the admiralty states Admiral Viscount Jellico is returning from the West Indies and has abandoned plans to visit South America and South Africa. No reason given for the return.

London United Press Admiralty Viscount Jellico West Indies South America South Africa

F A Butcher 75 Civil War Vet Dies in Seattle

F A Butcher a 75 year old Civil War veteran died at Swedish hospital Monday after 25 years residence in Seattle Funeral arrangements are being handled by Butterworth and Sons.

F. A. Butcher Swedish Hospital Seattle Butterworth & Sons

Mystery of Middle Temple Lane Murder Deepens

Scotland Yard detective Spargo and barrister Breton probe the killing of John Marbury found with only a torn scrap bearing Roland Kreton's address. They trace to the Anglo Orient hotel and meet Mr Elphick and Mr Cardlestone as they seek Marbury’s last movements and a link to MP Stephen Alymore. A farmer, William Webster, identifies the dead man’s companion as Alymore, hinting at a wider affair.

Roland Kreton Middle Temple Lane Rathbury Scotland Yard Spargo Watchman Hreton Alymore Streton Sparco Breton Mr. Elphick Fleet St Temple Ruthbury Sheton Mr. Breton Anglo Orient Waterloo Southampton Themeeelves Mr. Walters London John Marbury Rathbury Walters Coolumbidgee New South Wales Firkie Marbury Thos Lam Lok Freton Mr. Cardlestone Midde Temple Lane Blackfriars Tudorest Mr Elphick Cardiestone Australia Mr Cardlestone Onald Breton The Downstaire Anl William Webster Oakehire Mr. Webster House of Commons Stephen Alymore M. P Brookminster Aylmore Pacific Club Mr. Aylmore

Work Trousers Featured at Downstairs Store

The Downstairs Store offers men s work trousers in extra heavy Khaki Twill with double stitched seams and full cut for 3.50. Corduroy trousers show quality at 5.00 and 6.00. Cashmere and Kersey cloth styles priced 7.50 and BY DU.

There Is No Sweeper Like The Hoover

Hoover claims superiority from its ability to beat shake and vibrate embedded grit to the surface. It sweeps thoroughly while powerful suction removes dirt and rescues dust scraps threads hairs and lint. The process straightens rug nap and restores coloring.

Scrap of Paper Found on Suspect Prompts Treasure Tale

An unidentified man is described as carrying a bundle of letters, a small leather bag of diamonds, and a considerable amount of gold when last seen. A fragment cited in the story hints at a continuing report in the next issue.

Beattie Seattle Edwin J. Drown Columbia

George Ward freed on $500 bond in cocaine case

George Ward is released on a $500 bond after being bound over to the federal grand jury on a cocaine possession charge by U S Commissioner R W McClelland. Alfred remarks on women as natural born artists in drawing conclusions.

George Ward Federal Grand Jury U. S R. W. McClelland Alfred

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