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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
8
A detailed chronicle of the America's Cup from the 1851 victory of America through a long line of defenses and challengers. It outlines key races, boats, and figures including Lipton's Shamrock designs, Columbia, Defender, Vita and others, noting changes in challengers and outcomes up to 1914.
Analysis by T. D. Scott of Shamrock IV and Resolute ahead of the Sandy Hook races. He notes handicap weather and boat size will shape the result, with Resolute favored in light winds and Shamrock needing superior handling to overcome length and sail area.
Gov Louis Hart will appoint a new state secretary of state to succeed Capt L M Howell who died in Tacoma after a short illness. Howell served since 1908, lived in Tacoma since 1846, and led in the Tacoma Rifles and National Guard. State offices will close on the day of the funeral and flags will fly at half mast for 30 days starting today.
Richard Smith a 21 year old porter in the White building barber shop near Fourth Ave is held for stabbing Lou Slinkard barber who was treated in city hospital. The altercation began when Smith cursed Slinkard and Miss Myrtle Patterson a 3610 Renton Ave manicurist reported Smith knocked Slinkard down then attacked with a knife.
City officials announce relief from refinery shortage as General Petroleum commits to delivering 55 000 barrels of fuel oil to Seattle's Lake Union steam plant. The U S Shipping Board will permit use of the tanker Devolente, with the city paying San Pedro prices plus transport.
Mayor Caldwell indicated support for giving city police officers one day off per week. The council will consider a 118000 dollar appropriations item to implement a six day work week for 617 officers, with 32 traffic division and 34 detectives already enjoying Sundays off.
Lieut. A. M. Nachtwey of Sound Aeroplane Co. set a record with 64 passenger flights in eight days and nine exhibition flights in one day aboard the Canadian Curtiss plane GM 4 during an eight day Everett visit over the Fourth. Nachtwey announced the reopening of his aeroplane hangar at 3701 Marginalway with Lt. Lodge, offering daily flights. he attributes most accidents to pilots rather than faulty planes.
Yakima physicians report little hope for the recovery of A C Turner, Yakima County commissioner, who had recently returned from a Portland sanitarium. Bremerton Navy Yard to pay first 240 bonus for 1919 to workers earning under 2600 dollars a year, the sum to be issued on Thursday.
The Veterans' Republican club organized and held its first meeting in Noonevelt Hall at 1616 Third Ave. The club invites all who have served in the U S armed forces to join and promote republican principles.
In Tortent France an American munitions train exploded killing eight men and wounding three. Local officials report the blast occurred near the town, with investigators seeking cause and full details continuing.
Fire Chief F L Stetson proposes a $65 000 electrically driven fire boat to guard Balmon Bay waterfront as part of a $1 670 746 budget. Total salaries 1 372 510. supplies 129 006. equipment 169 230. Salaries include 129 200 for 80 new firefighters under a recent council ordinance for a rotating day off system.
Little Tots announces a mid summer sale featuring coats and play suits at deep discounts. The offer lists 2 coats at 5.70 and 5.97, 3 coats at 6.68 and 8.34, 24 play suits, 19 beach suits in pink and blue seersucker, and 25 Jim Dandy khaki play suits all reduced for clearance. Prices shown in cents or dollars with final line noting floor condition.
Delicatessen offers Washington Cream Cheese at 34 cents per pound Bon Marche Mayonnaise 44 cents per pound Libby's Apple Butter 21 cents per pound Henry Jilg's Famous Sausages highlighted on main floor promotions at Bon Marche.
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