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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
1
A personal reflection links superstition and psychology with lost objects and telepathy. The narrator recalls a hilltop search for a car key, theorizes subconscious guidance, and muses on hunches, intuition, and the idea of an inner voice directing actions and detections.
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr calls judges to meet July 12 for first view of pictures from nearly 190 American cities in the national salesgirls beauty contest. Judges include Neysa McMein Alfred Cheney Johnston R W Walsh Edward Quirk and Ziegfeld. The winner will star in Mayflower photoplay with Miriam Cooper and in a Ziegfeld show at $100 weekly for 12 weeks.
Nogales Arizona records its hottest night as four forest fires burn near the city. Heat from the flames pushes temperatures to about 130 and remains near 126 at night. Authorities expect the fires to be controlled today.
City officials indicate no referendum vote will occur on the 64 cent fare for the municipal railway after a conference with Corporation Counsel. They contend state law grants the city council exclusive power to set or reduce fares and will defend the action in court if a referendum petition is filed. City Treasurer Ed L. Terry warns against placing the railway fund on a July 26 warrant if the July 19 fare increase is blocked by the petition.
A brown eyed carrier pigeon named Billy fled the home of his owner and was found exhausted in the New Richmond hotel by Mrs. Scott. After care in a basement crate, Billy flew toward Tacorma then returned to the hotel two days later. An aluminum band and a rubber racing tag identify him. the caretaker hopes to locate the owner.
A fragmented notice from New York on July 9 states babies headed for the beach at Coney Inland must leave bottles and perambulators outside the restricted area, signaling new safety measures for seaside visitors.
A three week old girl named Joy was found abandoned on a doorstep at 1873 Forrest Street on Beacon Hill. Mrs. Ruby Connell and her husband kept the infant and plan to apply for adoption in superior court after a doctor deemed Joy a fine baby. The Connells said they will care for Joy if possible and named her Joy. Authorities were notified and Mina Ruby Connell led the shelter discussion.
Seattle's heat ends as forecaster George N. Salisbury predicts a fair cool Saturday. Thermometer shows 58 degrees at noon Friday versus 84 on Thursday.
Navy Chief and Admiral Hugh Hkedman arrive in Seattle aboard the battleship New Mexico anchored off Pier 1. They join Interior Secretary John Barton Payne for a luncheon at the Seattle Yacht Club before boarding the Athanita to Sand Point for aerial battles and Alaska tour planning. Payne cites rail development and settlement in Alaska as key issues for opening the region’s coal field wealth. The party plans a two week Alaska cruise to continue official investigations.
City officials plan interviews with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne to obtain cabinet support for tanker arrival. A regular oil supply would save Seattle about 500000 by avoiding a switch from oil to coal at the Lake Union fighting plant, Judge Moore said.
Denver reports the Colorado supreme court heard an appeal from W. EB Stokes, New York magnate, challenging a custody ruling by Judge Ben Lindsey that placed James and Muriel Stokes with Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes. The divorce suit is pending in New York. the children remain with Mrs. Stokes.
VANCOUVER B C July 9 Deputy Sheriff McMurray of New York a delegate to the San Francisco democrat convention collapsed last night on his arrival here from a paralytic stroke. At noon today a bulletin from St Pauls hospital said his condition was very serious.
Washington reports indicate a civil war has erupted in China as advices received by the state department today confirm hostilities. The notice reflects rapid diplomatic updates and potential implications for international relations and foreign policy.
Four workmen were hurt when a Northern Pacific crane overturned under a bridge foot of Lander Street while lifting a bridge span. Carpenters Thompson Carlson Cornell and McInnes suffered injuries. Carlson unconscious, all rushed to hospital as investigation begins.
The author of the Machu stories releases a new thriller titled Dope. The novel, filled with gripping incidents, explores the narcotic traffic and will begin in The Star Monday.
San Francisco July 9 The county grand jury returned indictments charging larceny and embezzlement against three workers for the state board of pharmacy. The cases stem from a narcotics inquiry prompted by Sam Morlen a confessed drug peddler who testified he paid for protection. Indicted are John de Vries Emile G Coret and Mae Anderson all board inspectors and a coworker.
Ballard physician Thomas P. Butler indicted by a grand jury for alleged fraud in issuing narcotics prescriptions pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday morning.
Judge Clay Allen ruled Friday that A Miyaki and BR Okazaki must receive a junk dealer license immediately after city officials refused the permit. He ordered a writ of mandamus and barred interference as the petitioners meet required conditions.
Joseph A. Percival 47, while taking pies from a wagon in front of a grocery at Sixth Ave and Sgqnecast, was struck from behind by a runaway automobile and pinned between the ears. He was taken to City Hospital with bruises to the thighs and possible internal injuries.
Victoria July 9. Griffith R. Hughes owner of the Times and a leading figure in the town is arrested on charges of stealing 600 dollars. The information filed by W J Spencer of David Spencer Limited notes shortages between 350000 and 500000. Hughes long served as auditor and financial adviser for the firm, the largest retailer in British Columbia.
Elbert Blancett, killer of Clyde Armour, Sioux City tourist, was executed by hanging in Santa Fe county jail. His mother, Mrs. May Baker of Friday Harbor Washington, retrieved the body. Fellow inmates collected coins to help pay Blancett's funeral expenses. A New York dispatch notes a bakery fire with 1000 dollars in losses and a man named Jr. Madison appearing as a ghost.
Mrs. Ady of 825 27th Ave S was struck in the shoulder by a .22 caliber shot fired from a gun by a known person near her home at noon Friday. Patrolman Grady and motorcycle officers investigated the area, but Mrs Ady could offer no motive or suspect and remained unaware of any enemies.
Bolsheviks push along a 60 front and have advanced about 200 miles since seizing territory from the Poles. Russian reports say decisive moment has arrived as Warsaw reports Volyn troops rushing to the colors. Polish universities and technical schools close as students enlist. Bolshevik north front progress threatens the Baltic frontier and a cut of Poland from the Baltic states.
Paris officials report England has approached the United States about an Anglo-American Pacific alliance as a substitute for the Anglo-Japanese pact due to expire in 1921. The overture comes from British officials at the French foreign office.
Babe Ruth thrilled fans at the Polo Grounds as he hit his 25th homer of the season in the fifth inning of the Yankees vs. Detroit game. No runners on base. The event coincided with Ruth Day, celebrated by local Knights of Columbus, who later presented him a diamond watch fob.
Detroit clinched a slim 8 to 6 victory at New York as Peake posted a 9 1/4 inning performance. Oldham Ainsmith and Hannah led the offense while St Louis closed strong with Bowler Asook and Davis providing key hits.
Fragmentary NL update mentions Boston and Philadelphia teams, Cincinnati context, and umpires McQuillan Gowty Reuther Wingo. Details are incomplete but point to game notes and player references from historical box scores.
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