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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
12
Prohibition officers raided the rooming house run by Mary Warner and found 47 quarts of assorted adulterated booze. A federal jury convicted her on June 5 and she filed a motion for a new trial the following Monday.
Verner Lindquist, longtime alleged violator of the national prohibition law, pleaded not guilty on Monday in U S court. He rose to prominence after a Meadowdale house raid with his brother Fred and later deputies said he was caught returning a truckload of stolen whisky along a Marginal Way route.
Andy Hydes, convicted of illegal alcohol sales, filed motions for arrest of judgment and for a new trial in federal court on Monday. Judge Jeremiah Neterer denied both motions, and Hydes was fined 359 dollars.
J H Parker owner of a First Ave drug store pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday to liquor law violation charges. Prohibition officers allege a man bought eight two ounce Jamaica ginger bottles at Parker's pharmacy on June 2 for beverage use. Clerk D W Larke who sold the cold cure also faces federal charges.
Federal officers discovered a dozen quarts of grape brandy in Battesta Martan's possession on May 2. He admitted the finding to Judge Neterer, who fined him sixteen dollars and sixty six cents per quart.
John Strensland, a farmer from Redmond, told Judge Mitchell Gilliam he owned 12 cows and 11 children while being examined for jury duty. The court excused him from serving.
The Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. suit seeking 401017 dollars against the county and city was continued one week by Judge Clay Allen after opening arguments by attorney James B. Howe.
In Bismarck North Dakota an ex serviceman Ambrose Gal Liger was assaulted by a mob after showing sympathy for the National Nonpartisan League. The incident reflects rising political tension amid postwar unrest and party activity in the state.
City council approves a $10,000 cash appropriation by unanimous vote to empower Mayor Caldwell to fully investigate the $15,600,000 street railway purchase. The mayor may spend freely and report no accounting until the probe ends. no debate or comment was recorded.
Suit filed in superior court alleges Smith and Pashaly brokers earned a 420000 commission for helping Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Co. secure shipbuilding contracts estimated at 16800000. In Los Angeles a captain and a lieutenant were wounded by burglars just before a wedding.
A sales listing outlines fruit dishes bread trays vegetable and butter dishes sandwich trays bon bon dishes syrup jugs gravy boats sugars and creamer chop dishes coffee sets and more with prices ranging from 1.75 to 45.00. It notes a 5 percent revenue tax and includes a stock of 1847 Rogers and Community Plate. Black velveteen jackets sized 31 to 44 are offered as cold weather attire.
Special offer highlights 40 inch plaid fabric in rich color schemes for girls and women. Upper Main Floor features 200 yards of plaid suitable for skirts and children's wear, reduced to 2.45 per yard from 3.50 as a disposal sale.
The United States circuit court of appeals reversed a district court ruling that had awarded J. E. Ballaine $30,000 against W. J. Bolland W. A. Stavert and F. C. Jemmet for alleged malicious prosecution of a Seward land title suit. The higher court found Ballaine's testimony on property loss speculative and required actual damages.
In a stampede aboard the American steamer St. Charles more than 800 fine steers leaped into the water opposite Morro Castle and were eaten by sharks. Sanitary officers reported 130 dead steers aboard when the ship reached harbor with about fifty already disposed of.
H. J. Lindley former Spokane mayor speaks on retail merchandising at Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Masonic club Tuesday. Lindley now directs the Western States Retail association. WALLA WALLA Sheriff Yates and janitor Connick freed of booze charges.
One of the largest gatherings of women in Seattle heard state organizer J C Herbeman of the Republican state committee and attorney John P Hartman speak Monday to the Women’s King County Republican Club at Meves cafeteria.
K C Russell of 3712 North Ninth Street Tacoma Washington says Tanlac improved his health dramatically. He details relief from indigestion headaches rheumatism and weight gain after six bottles and praises Bartell Drug Stores Seattle for selling Tanlac under a special Tanlac representative.
Colorado Springs reports that Alice Taylor of Cleveland Ohio serves as president of the American Library Association as the organization continues its national duties and initiatives.
A quick home method uses a stiff paste of powdered delatone applied to the hairy area. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off, removing skin hair. The note warns to use real delatone and cautions against disappointment.
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