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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

16

Harding Declares League of Nations a Blunder

July 22 Canton Ohio Warren G Harding accepts the Republican nomination praising constitutional government and opposing the League of Nations as a distant threat to independence. He calls for peaceful association by justice while pledging strong Congress cooperation and tariff revival.

Marion Association of All Nations Warren G. Harding League of Nations League Harding Republic Republican Party Garfield Park Ameri Althoot Henry Lodge

Bayer Aspirin Trade Card Promotes Genuine Tablets

Aspirin labeled Bayer on genuine Bayer Tablet is claimed safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. Accept only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism cold and pain. Tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists. Bayer manufactures aspirin as monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.

Bayer

Western Gas Trade Mystery Draws Attention

Douglas Van Horne, a former oil employee, accuses John D. Rockefeller of manipulating gas supplies to profit motorists. He cites 38 cent eastern gas on the coast and 40 cent western gas on the Atlantic coast, noting limited western gas on the coast and limited eastern gas on the Atlantic coast. He reports Olympia sightings of 38 cent eastern gas and a Fairmount West Virginia letter describing 40 cent western gas.

John D. Rockefeller Douglas van Horne Lyon Building van Horne Atlantic Olympia S. Morris Fairmount W. Va

Sophia Tragedy Witness Calls It Plain Murder

Juneau Alaska July 22 Captain James Lloyd veteran shipmaster testified that holding passengers aboard the stranded steamer Sophia amounted to plain murder He described Captain Locke as pushing the ship despite weather and said he aimed to build a reputation for speed The 1918 Lynn Canal disaster on a reef near Vanderbilt Reef killed 280 people and involved transfer questions to the Princess Alice and Canadian company actions

Juneau Alaska James Lloyd P. W. Martin Lloyd Locke Sophia Skagway Lynn Canal Passage Myrtie Orwell Lowell Oswell Martin Peterson Vanderbilt Reef C. W. Stidham Sophia Pasengers

Harding Won't Go Barnstorming Across Nation

Senator Harding will speak in several large cities but will not run a barnstorming tour. Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said the front porch campaign may include speeches at nationally important centers and could cover both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

Tor Harding Hl. Haya Republcan National Commiittee Republican Campaign Committee Hays Harding

Beers Seized in Raid. Six Arrested at Bellevue Avenue House

Motorcycle officers raided a house at 226 Hellevue ave N early Thursday and seized four quarts of beer and hundreds of empty bottles. Two women and four men were arrested. Ethel Hardin, 33, a waitress, was charged as proprietor.

Hellevue Ave Ethel Hardin

Gottstein Released on Bail After 1914 Murder Conviction

William Gottstein, convicted of murdering John Murray in 1914 and sentenced to 10 to 25 years, was freed on $15,000 bail Thursday. His lawyers may seek a Supreme Court rehearing within days after the high court upheld the conviction.

William Gottstein John Murray Walla Walla At Liberty Supreme Court

La Follette Breaks With Republican Party

Madison Wis July 22 Senator Robert M La Follette repudiates the Republican party in a signed editorial in his magazine saying the old parties have failed and calling for an aggressively progressive party. He cites party bosses and special interests and criticizes both major conventions.

Madison Wis Robert M. LA Follette Wisconsin United States Senate la Follette Harding Cox

Liberals Split as They Debate Third Party Endorsement

In Yakima liberals decide in early hours to not endorse a third party and to enter Republican primaries. In separate ballots the Triple Alliance and Committee of 48 favor a third party with support for a former labor party in the national campaign. Debate continues past midnight. In Pullman Washington fake speed cops are hunted by the sheriff for taking “coach bonds” from tourists along roads near the city.

Yakima Inf Merial Nonpartisan League Railwaymen's Welfare League Triple Alliance Committee of 48 Pullman Wash Sheriff's Department Ita

Notify Cox on Sth of August

Governor Cox will receive formal notification August 7 in Dayton and Franklin Roosevelt August 9 at Hyde Park New York. Cox plans to return to Trail’s End near Dayton after arrival and await his acceptance speech. Bryan’s nomination prompts Cox camp to seek a dry stance amid possible pressure from Bryan over the wet issue.

Herbert W. Walker Columbus Ohio James M. Cox Dayton Franklin Dol Roosevelt Hyde Park New York Cox George White Trail Ind W. J. Bryan Prohibition Party Bryan

Runaway Youths Held by Police

Two 16 year olds Harvey Kinzek and Edward Togers were found prowling cars outside the Armory. Spokane patrolmen G C Collins and W C OGorman report the youths ran away from Spokane homes and are being held by juvenile authorities.

Harvey Kinzek Edward Togers G. C. Collins W. C. O'Gorman Spokane

Shortage Fears Amid Rail Car Crisis in Spokane

Local dispatch reports a bail wire shortage driven by a broader car shortage tied to actions by the S. C. C. officials. The notice warns of dangers from matches and cigar ends sparking forest fires and urges protection of woods, streams, and scenery.

Evere Spokane S. C. Cc

Bryan Nomination Sparks Prohibition Convention

Lincoln Nebraska July 22 delegates await a Bryan acceptance of the nomination given by acclamation after a stampede at the convention. The platform endorses anti liquor measures, entry into the league of nations, compulsory education, farmer aid, child labor opposition, higher teacher pay, budget discipline, and enforcement of laws.

Lincoln Neb National Prohibition W. J. Bryan Bryan Oliver W. Stewart Resolutions Committee United States League of Nations

Trimmings on sale for children frocks and lace items

White net trimmings 27 inches wide with tiny ruffles offered at 1.95 a yard. 40 inch white net flouncing with small ruffles 2.95 a yard. 40 inch cream net with small ruffles 3.95 a yard. Organdy flouncings 40 inches wide 1.59 a yard. Lace bands for camisoles cream and white 0.25 a yard. Filet crochet lace and bands 0.65 each.

Georgette Blouses Offered In Several Colors And Sizes

Attractive georgette blouses with beaded and embroidered trims. Available in white flesh sunset beige and navy. Sizes 84 to 42. Third Floor.

Seven Unions Accept Award in United States Rail Wage Dispute

Seven railroad unions confirmed acceptance of the wage award issued by the U S railroad labor wage board. The Order of Railway Telegraphers rejected the award and signaled a strike vote. Trainmen engineers switchmen shopmen locomotive firemen and enginemen and mates and pilots reportedly accepted the award while others deliberated. Full union labor executives met overnight seeking common ground and considering a referendum on recommendations. The sessions followed the board’s refusal to reopen hearings on certain points.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Wage Board Labor Board

Fifty Switchmen Wage Walkout in Denver Strike

About 50 Chicago Burlington and Quincy switchmen in Denver walked off the job in protest of the U S labor wage board award. Some men planned to report for the midnight shift while others were due at 8 a m. several remained away. Other rail lines entering Denver were not affected.

Denver Chicago, Burlington & Quincy United States Labor Wage Board Frey

New Rail Increase May Boost Postage

Washington reports that railroads may seek higher mail transportation rates from the Interstate Commerce Commission to help cover a $600,000,000 award to workers. Post office officials say any rise in mail volume would likely raise postal charges.

Washington Interstate Merce Commission Post Office Department

Luggage price list from Hartmann trunks and bags

A catalog of discounted luggage items including Black Cowhide Bags 16 to 18 inches at 9.50, Women's high grade Bags Silk lined at 20, Dress Trunks 15.95, Hartmann Steamer Wardrobe 47.50, Hartmann Wardrobe 69.50, Hartmann Bachelor Wardrobe Trunk 85, and Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk 137.50.

Hartmann

Textile Balls Sale at Discount Prices

Advertisement notes Kensington Cro and White offers 75¢ balls of 10¢ items labeled oreticelli Sweat in turquoise blue cactus or silk yellow Kelly green colors. Regular price $1.50 now reduced.

Kensington Orticelli

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BY Raymond Clapper Congress Mexico Prof Meering Henry Cabot Lodge Warrein G. Harding League of Nations Covenant Holy Alliance Lodge World Court of Justice Europe Senate Hamilton Club Michigan New York County Frank Hitchcock Leonard Wood William R. Wilcox Hughes Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Gen. T. Coleman du Pont Delaware Will H. Hays Senator Harding McKinley Canton Caledonia Silver Padilla Bay Mount Vernon Skagit County Sparks & Dye Second Ave John Estebeth Amy Stidham Sena Gottstein Porter Porter Baking Company Seattle ILA Follette Days WM. J. Bryan Daniel Poling Christian Findeavor Society Marie C. Brehm California Frasier-Patisrson CO Second Avenue University Street Batavia Bacilla Chet Twist Ecru Marabou Capes
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