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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1920

Page

8

Year of Prohibition Proves It's Success Says Dry Enforcer

George B B Waters reports on John F. Kramer head of the prohibition enforcement division claiming a year of prohibition reduced drinking, closed saloons, and cut crime. He cites figures of saloons, prices, revenue loss, and social effects across several states with varied enforcement outcomes.

George BB Waters lAmerica John F. Kramer Bition Baltimore Central Prohibition Kramer Keeley Columbus John Barleycorn Chicago New York Wichita Falls Tex Ofd Uncle Sam Maassachusetts New Jersey

Labor Party Aims to Kill Off Democrats

Chicago July 1 Labor party leaders outline aims to run a national ticket in 1924 to defeat Democrats and split the vote from Republicans. Fitzpatrick, Chicago labor head, says the party seeks workers over college graduates and hopes Samuel Gompers and AFL influence will back them. Delegates from 25 states attend the Chicago convention July 11 12 13 with leaders from several labor and reform groups.

Edward M. Thierry Chicago John la S Committee of 45 Labor Party 48Ers U. S Fitzpatrick Chicago Federation of Labor and Labor Party United States Frank J. Esper National Labor Party Illinois Max Hayes Cleveland Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers A. F

Was Learning to Drive Hits Boy On Blaine Boulevard

Hugh L. English 14 ran down James L. Rankin Jr. 56 on Blaine boulevard near Madrona park Wednesday. Rankin believed to have both ankles fractured. Chauffeur M W Lee, with English, charged with giving auto driving lessons on a boulevard and released on 50 dollar bail.

Blaine Boulevard Madrona Park Hugh L. English FE. G English Twenty-first Ave James L. Rankin, Jr James Rankin Thirty-ninth Ave Rankin M. W. Lee

Roderick Hotel Placed Under Ban by City Commissioners

Centralia July 1 City commissioners refused to permit J C G McCallister to operate the Roderick hotel The hotel figured conspicuously in the Armistice day shooting with no reason given Also noted services for Arthur H Pittlehall University of Washington freshman killed in a mine shaft fall at Wallace Idaho will be held at 2 p m Thursday from the Freemont Baptist church Burial at Washells cemetery Pittlekau Lincoln high graduate worked in the mine during his summer also mentioned presidential postmaster state convention planned.

Centralia J C G. McCallister Roderick Roderick Hotel Arthur Pittlehall University of Washington Wallace Idaho Fremont Baptist Church Washells Cemetery Pittlekau Lincoln

Vacation Time at Courthouse

King county superior courts closed except for emergency matters as judges take summer vacations July through August. The schedule lists each judge and week of hearings, with Mitchell Gilliam’s court staying open for emergencies for one week. In Yakima, land office records show 165 homestead filings in the past year.

King County Superior Courts Mitchell Gilliam Mitchel Gil Yam Boyd J Tallman Everett Smith Calvin 8. Hall Yakima Land Office

Jazz in Demand in China College

Clancey M. Lewis of the Washington Manufacturers' Association received manifests on Wednesday for a full set of American jazz producing instruments. The tools were consigned to Pui Ching College in Canton.

Clancey M. Lewis Manufacturers’ Association of Washington Pui Ching College Canton

Lottery Players Jailed in Bunch

Twelve alleged lottery players were arrested by Patrolmen Baerman and Anderson at 508 Seventh Ave and were to face Judge Gordon Thursday. John Wid, 46, and A Franklin, 25, both described as colored, were due in court after arrests by Sergt. Pielow and squad at 911 Hiawatha Place for narcotic use. Hans Cloud, who broke jail awaiting auto theft trial, was recaptured near Bend Oregon.

KR. F. Baerman N. P. Anderson Seventh Ave John B Gordon Thureday John Wid A. Franklin Sergt Ed Pielow Hiawatha Pl Pielow Prosser Hans Cloud Bend Ore

Retrial Requested in Rader Case Over Lake City Murder

Attorneys for Ingram Pulher, convicted of second degree murder in the Lake City killing of Bud Dean Curtis after a quarrel over Mrs Curtis, filed a motion for a new trial on Wednesday. Superior Judge Calvin S Hall will hear arguments between July 22 and 29.

Ingram Pulher Bud Dean Curtis

Luther Burbank Ill in Sanatorium in San Francisco

Luther Burbank and his wife arrived at a sanitarium in San Francisco from Santa Rosa for treatment. The nature and seriousness of his illness were not disclosed.

Luther Burbank San Francisco Santa Rosa Burbank

Freed, Young sue in turn after acquittal

Thomas G. Young former Beattle branch manager freed of a $42 824.41 embezzlement charge from International Motor Co sues for 70 000 alleging the firm owed him profits and breach of contract since his March 10 1919 departure. Attorneys claim the debt was acknowledged and to be liquidated from profits. defense disputes employment relation.

Superior International Motor Company Thomas G. Young Beattle Young Tallman Walter Fulton James Kt. Gates Motor Company Hinault

Aberdeen Grays Harbor port plans dredge acquisitions

Grays Harbor port commission outlines plan to acquire dredges to improve harbor navigation and dredging capacity. The move aims to enhance deeper channel access and support regional commerce and fishing industries.

Aberdeen Graya Harbor Port Commission Plana

LeGore Pleads Guilty By Mail for Out of Season Ducks

LeGore of Great Falls Montana pleaded guilty by mail to possessing wild ducks out of season and paid a $10 fine with the plea. U S District Attorney Saunders received the letter Wednesday noting others had been fined $10 for the offense and the court accepted the same penalty.

Mortimore LeGore Great Falls Mont U. S Saunders

Girl Wounded as Bomb Hits Cork Police Station

In Cork, Ireland a bomb exploded near the Kingstown police station, the Sinn Fein movement claimed the murderers of Lord Mayor MacCurtain, a night of shooting followed, and a young girl was wounded while troops sealed off the area with no arrests. In Beattyville Kentucky two teamsters were killed when 600 pounds of nitroglycerine exploded.

Cork Kingst Sinn Felnern MacCurtain

Woman slays babies then dies in Chicago tragedy

Chicago police report a 26 year old woman Margaret Emerson slashed sleeping children and then killed herself before authorities could intervene. One infant survived. Authorities cite possible separation from her husband as a trigger for the fatal act.

Chicago Mra Margaret Emerson Margaret

Lady Parker Visits Seattle Guests at New Wingdon Hotel

Lady Parker wife of English novelist Sir G Parker travels to Seattle for a stay at the New Wingdon hotel until July 7 before heading to the Orient. She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Aspegren of New York and her physician who recently underwent an operation at Swedish hospital and reported improved.

Lady Parker Sir G Parker Seattle New Wington Orient John Aspegren New York

Rhubarb Pie Vanilla Ice Cream Tea or Coffee

Sixth floor Bon Marche listing highlights rhubarb pie and vanilla ice cream with tea or coffee options. A compact department store card note indicates available snacks on the sixth floor.

BON Marche

Slightly Imperfect 30-Piece Camp Dinner Set

A 30-piece camp dinner set is offered at 295 dollars as slightly imperfect. The set includes 6 dinner plates 6 pie plates 6 tea cups 6 tea saucers and 6 fruit dishes. Phone orders are not accepted at this price.

BON Marche

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