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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1920

Page

14

Johnson backs CP as winner in San Francisco speech

July 4 reporting that John Johnson argues the central campaign issue is whether the United States enters European and Asian diplomacy or maintains independence. He contrasts Republican and Democratic platforms, condemns the covenant and supports a return to Washington, Jefferson, Monroe policies.

Washington Jefferson Monroe Republican Party Washington, Jefferson Democratic Party United States Congress America

Harding Cox Poised for Presidential Clash in Ohio

In Marion on July 1 Raymond Clapper reports Harding and Cox facing a sharp campaign in Ohio with mutual congratulations. The race is shaping into a conservative progressive contest as Republicans push a return to normal while Democrats seek further liberal legislation. Harding emphasizes party unity as Cox camps for aggressive public positions.

Marion. O Harding Cox Coz Ohio Will Hays Will Hays, National Chairman, Here, Gen. T. Coleman DuPont Delaware

League of Nations as central issue in 1920 campaign

Chicago July 1 The league of nations became the paramount issue of the 1920 presidential campaign as W A F Hays and GOP leaders laid groundwork with Senator New Willis Cook and John T Adams to push the league topic. Hays said personalities would not enter the contest and Cox was picked to head the Democratic ticket signaling a focus on the Midwest. Hays then planned talks with Daugherty Hert Mulvane and Caswell on strategy.

Chicago League of Nations WAFH Hays Republican National Committee New Willis Cook South Dakota John T. Adams Iown Cox Harry M. Daugherty Ohio A. T. Hert Kentucky David Mulvane Kansas IL. A. Caswell Minnesota

Tenor Tom Burke Secures $500000 Insurance For U S Tour

English tenor Tom Burke has been insured for $500,000 by William Morris as he prepares a concert tour of the United States and Canada. Burke is set to receive the largest salary ever paid a British singer.

Iondon Tom Burke United States Canada William Morris

Cox and Wilson to Meet Soon in White House Talks

Administration officials expect a conference between President Wilson and Democratic candidate Governor Cox to be arranged soon likely at the White House. The date is not set, and the talks aim to halt rumors of friction between Wilson and Cox and their followers.

Washington Wilson Cox White House

Victoria Liner Docking Reveals Light Damage at Todd Dock

The Victoria of Alaska Steamship fleet docked at Todd dry dock showing steering frame bent and some forward plates damaged from ice floes in the Bering Sea. Repairs finish today ahead of a second voyage to the Bering Sea next Monday. The North Western sailing to Seward and Southwestern Alaska was postponed to Saturday due to a three day holiday.

Victoria Alaska Steamahp Company Todd Dry Dock Bering Sea Seward Alaska

Beef Iron and Wine Bootlegger Held

A. Barthoff, 36, a Russian laborer, started selling beef, front and wine at Sixth Ave and Jackson St. He registered 18 percent alcohol and used a shaving mug as a serving glass. Officers arrested him and found a Bikes emblem on him. The captain said state charges would be filed for wearing the emblem after Barthoff admitted he was not a member.

A. Barthof¢e Himeel Sixth Ave Jackson St F. J. Phillips A. R. Johnson EB. L. Hedges Barthoff

Plead Not Guilty of Syndicalism in Local Case

Carl Johnson William Cunningham and John Cameron pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam. Prosecutor Fred Co Brown filed informations after preliminary hearings that day before Justice Otis W Brinker.

Carl Johnson William Cunningham John Cameron Mitchell Gilliam Fred Co. Brown Otis W. Brinker

Carrier pigeon stops for lunch on Seattle feeder route

A pigeon thought to be part of the Seattle to Oakland race last week paused at the Florida Street elevator in West Seattle for grain. The bird bears wing and leg markers 8087 2497 and 8087 A-1-20-D for identification.

Harvey P Pratt Former Seattle businessman Dies in California

Harvey P Pratt a former Seattle businessman died last week in Sacramento California. He was buried Tuesday afternoon at Lakeview Cemetery after services at Butterworth and Boons at 4 oclock. He was a brother of Arthur W Pratt Seattle dairyman and survived by three sisters in Seattle Mrs Lucy C Cassels Mrs J L Wetherby and Mrs Emily Eaton.

Harvey P. Pratt Seattle Sacramento Cal Lakeview Cemetery Ferr. Butterworth & Boons Mr. Pratt Arthur W. Pratt Lucy C. Cassels J. l. Wetherby Emily Eaton Anna Johnson John C. Johnson

Takima pawned suitcase. police hunt spawner in San Diego

In San Diego on July 7 Takima admitted pawning a suitcase at a local shop. Police recovered the item and are now seeking the person who supplied the goods and inspired the crime.

San Diego Takima

Bandit Shoots Wounds Victim in South End

Police hunted a bandit who shot and grazed John P. Christenson, 36, carpenter, near Sixth and Westlake avenues at 11 30 p m Tuesday. Christenson fled, was treated at City hospital for a seven inch wound, and police linked the assailant to another 11 p m robbery in front of 124 Borenave.

South End John P. Christenson Carpenter Sixth Ave Westlake Ave Christensen Althe Christenson City Hospital O. Berg Borenave, N

Bandits Rob Party in Car Near Union Gap Yakima

Six highwaymen chose Union Gap six miles south of Yakima for a trio of holdups. An auto party from Toppenish lost 11 dollars and their car, which was later recovered. Two other attempts failed as drivers sped off through a Plank barricade. several shots were fired.

Yakima Union Gap Toppenish

Auto Bandits Steal $10,000 in Chicago Heist

Two bank messengers were held up and robbed of $10,000 on a Chicago street. The robbers swerved alongside the car on the running board, snatched the money bag, and fled.

Chicago

Auto kills boy. driver charged after fatal collision

F J Averill of 1131 List Ave faces reckless driving charges after his car struck Richard son of Mr and Mrs Richetad at Boren Ave and Virginia St. The youth, age 8, died from a skull fracture at City Hospital. Averill, secretary manager of Pacific Door & Manufacturing Co, claims he did not see the boy until too late. Lieut Clarence Carr investigates.

F. J. Averill Richard Averill Pacific Door & Manufacturing Co List Ave

Aged Mariner Believed Lost After Sea Voyage From Bremerton

Helgar Torstensen a retired navy petty officer set out from Bremerton on June 3 in a discarded dinghy bound for San Francisco. Rescued by Westport lifeboat he pressed on after repairs and was later sighted far down the coast by a Seattle bound ship. No word since, and authorities warned naval vessels and lighthouses to remain alert.

Bremerton San Francisco Helgar Torstensen Navy Torstensen Westport Altho

Transportation Picnic set for Draper's Grove on July 31

The transportation club hosts its annual picnic at Draper's Grove near the Des Moines beach on July 31 with baseball field sports a basket picnic and dancing in the evening. J Wesley Young and M J Roche oversee the event with a 1 pm automobile departure from club HQ at Second Ave and Cherry St. The affair is organized by the Great Northern Railway city passenger agent and another coordinator.

Transportation Club Draper's Grove Des Moines J. Wesley Young Great Northern Railway M. J. Roche Second Ave Cherry St

Vacation undergarments for girls bloomers priced low

Bloomers in black or white sateen with band top and elastic knee shirring. Sizes 4 to 16 years. Priced at 1.08 dollars. Suitable for happy romp ing girls during vacation season.

Infants Vest 35c at The Downstairs Store

Mercerized lisle infant vests priced at 35 cents. Front buttoning with lustrous shell stitching. Sizes 1, 2 and 8 available. Located at The Downstairs Store.

Flames destroy Oriental town Okhotsk in fire loss

Tokyo reports a blaze that wiped out the city of Okhotsk on the west shore of the Sea of Okhotsk. The disaster caused property losses totaling 4 million dollars as relayed by wireless dispatches.

Okhotsk Sea of Okhotsk

Pendleton Population Grows by 65 Percent

The census bureau reported Pendleton Oregon has 7387 residents, up 2927 since the last count, a 65.6 percent increase, reflecting substantial growth in the city.

Washington Census Bureau Pendleton Ore

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