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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
3
Paris report tells of a wife turned nurse and cook who earned the Legion of Honor for bravery at the front. After the war she resigned from medical service and became a cook, wearing the decoration only on Sundays, until a general discovered her past and praised her service.
Eugene V. Debs spoke via attorneys in Atlanta prison during the hearing of five suspended socialist lawmakers. John Stanchfield read Debs' Cleveland 1919 speech, criticizing the Supreme Court and praising Lenin and Trotsky, with socialist advocates pushing for full submission of the address.
Internal Revenue agents raided an alleged hop den at 675 King Street early Thursday morning. More than a dozen Chinese opium smokers escaped through secret passageways as authorities seized opium and smoking paraphernalia. The den’s interior reeked of poppy fumes and warm pipes lay scattered. Agents August Hamer P H Watson A A Osbourne and W H James led the operation.
Frank Olker reported his hotel pants lost $295 during a late night incident. An unidentified intruder removed $45 in cash and $250 in traveling checks while Olker rested after retir ing at the Post hotel on Ninth Ave and Yeelerway.
W. E. Burke, 35, laborer of 9218 18th Ave. 8 W., is in Providence Hospital with a fractured skull after being accidentally struck on the head while working at a construction site on Frontenac Ave 412. The report notes the danger of foolish actions even among men.
Between May 15 and June 1 this year twenty seaplanes will hop off at Lake Union for the Seattle to Alaska derby. The Aero Club of the North has perfected plans and prizes range from 25000 to 35000 dollars. Participants include Lieut Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Cuff Durant Willam Hoeing and Dave Logg. Firms such as H and M Farman and Interm Allied Ai will supply entries.
The hopoff starts from Lake Union with a 1000 mile first leg to Seattle to Juneau in one normatop flight. The return trip includes stops at Skagway Sitka Petersburg Wrangell Ketchikan and Hyder. Government ships and motor boats will patrol the course to aid planes that must alight with oil and emtence supplies.
Cambridge mass A Harvard University affiliated corporation boosts pay for teachers by 20 percent as part of wage improvements noted in a wire brief from the city. The item lists multiple global notes from Cairo to Paris including civic and political developments.
Influenza outbreaks spread across the Inland Empire with Spokane erecting barriers and Moscow reporting the first death. Genesee Idaho cites 40 cases, while Washington and Fresno California announce rising illness and school closings as the epidemic grows.
Thieves broke into the Municipal golf links tool room Wednesday night and stole tools and clothing belonging to club professional Joseph Jefferson. Three locks were pried from the tool room door.
Harold Van Kird expected to be with his mother who is gravely ill, several months after his disappearance in connection with Ian Cleveland.
Local retailer cuts deep on cosmetic and personal care items with marked down bundles. Tetlow Pussywillow powder to Bourjois items, shaving creams and soaps offered at fractional prices. Includes brushes, dyes, perfumes, sachets, and skin care items from multiple brands.
Silk Glove Box and Silk Handkerchief Box with blue trim and gold lace priced at 2.25 each. Sanitas Luncheon Sets 13 pieces in Delft style at 95e. Hand embroidered garments and accessories priced from 95 cents to 14.95 with details on fabrics colors and sizes. MacDougall-Southwick Fifth Floor showcases this assortment of needlework items and boxes.
A mixed sale sheet lists women's shoes in multiple sizes and colors with prices, plus home decor items including Kapock Silk Drapes Cretonne Marquisette and Voile fabrics, Filet Net, Velvet and leather portieres and hassocks with specific measurements and totals. The entries reference vendor MacDougall-Southwick on Fifth Floor or Fourth Floor.
A vintage catalog item details imitation shell back combs in gray and brown, La Casque and Braid pins with amethyst or rhinestones, finger rings in coral and silver, hair barrette, watch bracelets, and miscellaneous gold filled mounts. MacDougall-Southwick, First Tieor.
Silk Middy Braid navy khaki 3 yards per bolt 4 bolts for 25c Cotton Middy Braid red 4 yards per bolt 4 bolts for 25c Embroidery Edging white with navy edge 2 for 25c Wire Hair Pins black bronze 8 for 25c Shell Hair Pins 6 to box 4 for 25c Trimming Buttons 6 for 25c Cotton Belting white three inches wide 6 for 25c MacDougall Southwick First Floor
The Drapery Section on the Fourth Floor lists numerous stationery boxes in assorted colors and brands with prices from 1.00 to 7.50. Also offered are leather table mats in various shapes and colors priced up to 4.50 and leather pillow covers up to 7.50.
MacDougall Southwick advertises fabric and accessory remnants on the first floor including organdy and satin collars, gray and tan Jersey collars, various lace trimmed pieces, silk cords with beads, organdy vesting, plush chokers, heathecoat marine fabrics, veiling in black brown and more, with prices from 25c to $1.95. The sale is exclusive to the Times.
Listing of women's dresses coats and imported fabrics with sizes 16 to 44, including evening dresses in satin taffeta and lace, serge dresses, wool and satin coats, velvete velvet cape and table cloths. Prices range from 7.50 to 17.50 with multiple color options. Located on second floor MacDougall Southwick and Gray Linen Shop.
Catalog item list from MacDougall Southwick First Fleet detailing silk and leather goods. Items include bags canteens purses and frames with prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Features silk crochet bags Ming toy bags leather cases and framed pictures.
The listing details varied ribbon stocks with different yardage and prices and a selection of curtains. Items include Latin blue and gold and blue and green ribbons, wash ribbons in white with rose patterns, and white wash ribbons with blue patterns. Curtain offerings include Swiss applique, voile, and Marquisette in ecru or cream on Fourth Floor MacDougall-Southwick.
The 71 year old known as Old Dad Merton died in city hospital from injuries after a fall down a stairway to a basement near Ben Singer’s home. He roamed the city triangle and Forest Park, slept outdoors, swore by his teeth and refused beds and underwear, and performed chores for neighbors to fuel his simple life. His Ozark fall pilgrimage was described as a constitutional. Robbery charges followed a separate kidnap case against A J Jones and Robert Taylor.
1044 Henry building announces a Spanish class as enrollment opens. County auditor urges renewing auto licenses with a bold plea. This week only 1 237 licenses renewed out of 40 000. A stove fire caused 25 damage at Charles R Brower asbestos shop 114 Virginia St Wednesday.
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