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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1920

Page

8

U P EXPECTS ADOO CHOICE

Republican leaders plan to oppose McAdoo at the Democratic national convention opening in San Francisco June 28. The GOP fears James M Cox may be the strongest rival for the presidential nomination and discusses possible vice presidential choices. Prominent names tied to the Democratic nomination include Thomas R. Marshall A Mitchell Palmer Edward I Edwards Edith Gilbert M Homer and others.

Harold DR. Jacobs Republican Today William G. McAdoo Democrats of National Convention Francisco Pacific Coast Wheeler San Francisco White House New York City James M. Cox Thomas R. Marshall A. Mitchell Palmer Edward I. Edwards New Ley F. Edith Gilbert M Nebraska Homer

Moodie Killed in Auto Crash Near Yale Avenue

Albert Moodie former U S attorney died after an auto collision Saturday night at Yale avenue and street. He was 35, fractured skull, brought to hospital but did not regain consciousness. Moodie left a wife and two children.

Albert Moetdie U. S Major William Lantz Yale Ave Th Are. N. E

Woman Shot While Feeding Chicks in Providence

Samuel J. Clark of Kirkland was wounded Monday in Providence while feeding chicks. He knocked a rifle to the ground and it discharged, striking him in the abdomen.

Samuel J. Clark Kirklandly Providence

Bomb Explodes in Havana Theatre During Opera

A bomb exploded at the National Theatre in Havana during the performance of Aida, injuring several people. Police and emergency responders flooded the scene as investigators began assessing the blast's cause and locating casualties.

Havana T Vana Cuba

Battle on Pier Ends with Man Wounded in Harbor

Bar ney McCaffrey, 43, logger, is held after a Sunday incident near Pier in which he struck farmer W. Cooper in the head. The two fell into the water and McCaffrey reportedly continued the assault until a dock worker knocked him unconscious with a barrel stave. Cooper was hospitalized in dangerous condition.

Barney McCaffrey McCaffrey Ly. W. Cooper Cooper

Wilson Names Two for Public Office

President Wilson makes two recess appointments naming Norman H. Davis of New York as under secretary of state and Mrs Genevieve Reid of California as receiver of public moneys at San Francisco on June 14 in Washington.

Washington Wilson Norman H. Davis New York Genevieve Reid California San Francisco

California Scientists Attend Seattle Science Meeting

A delegation from the California Academy of Sciences led by Barton W. Evermann left Berkeley for Seattle to attend the Association for the Advancement of Science convention scheduled June 17 to 19.

Seattle Berkeley Cal Barton W. Evermann California Academy of Sciences Association For the Advancement of Science

Candidates Row Sad Sight Following the Big Noise

Chicago June 14 The visiting scene outside party headquarters after Harding and Coolidge victory shows Harding’s gilded chairs Johnson’s worn red carpet path Poindexter’s large canvas sign and a torn booth while Coolidge’s Massachusetts travel placard and Hoover’s empty room reflect a somber mood across the Candidates Row observers note janitors and a lone sweeper amid wrecked partitions and gloom.

Harding Johnson Pilgrima Hiram Lowden Coolidge Wood Theodore Roosevelt Poindexter Canvay Ft. Coolidge Massachusetts Boston Hoover Rutter

Gasoline Rationing Due to Rain Declared by Local Dealers

Seattle’s gasoline supply was conserved greatly Sunday by bad weather, dealers said Monday. Standard Oil will ration five gallons for pleasure cars and ten for trucks today, while Shell will fill all orders unless a surge in demand requires changes.

Seattle Standard C! Company Shell Company

Burglar Suspect Held After Highwayman Escape

Roy Hurley a 40 year old shingleman was held in the city jail after police pursued a highwayman who escaped at First Ave and Railroad Ave following a gun fusillade Saturday night. Detectives Montgomery McLennan and Cochran arrested him Sunday in a shack near Alaska Ave and 24th Ave south. A suitcase of loot from FE Kohlhase at 5311 W Alaska Ave was found. Voiney Burt 30 and Frank Kelly 34 are also held pending burglary investigation.

First Ave Railroad Ave Roy Hurley Montgomery, McLennan Cochran Alaska 24Th Ave.s FE. H. Kohlhase At. Voiney H. Burt Frank Kelly Cook

One Killed in Train Smashup Near Chicago

A Pere Marquette passenger train collided head on with a standing freight near Chicago on June 14 injuring seven passengers and killing conductor R. Dutch Batenan of Holland Michigan. Firemen reported bodies in debris and many travelers were thrown from rear coaches.

Chicago Batenan Holland Mich Here Pere Marquette Michigan

Four Murders in Detroit Sunday

Detroit reports four murders on Sunday with two men shot by robbers, another killed by a bullet from a case proprietor, and a woman slain by a former husband. The city logs a grim day of violence with multiple fatal shootings.

Detroit

Children Adrift in Boat Are Saved

Four children aged 3, 6, 9 and their 11 year old cousin were rescued after drifting in a small boat on Lake Erie for more than 25 hours. They were saved by the steamer City of Toledo and are the sons of Merwin Case of Toledo and Violet Sperry, their cousin.

Detroit Lake Erie City Toledo Robert Richard Merwin Merwin Case Violet Sperry

Funeral services for Lola Bell McLean

Funeral services for Lola Bell McLean, who died Sunday at her home at 414 Alphaa ast, will be held Monday at 4 p.m from Butterschworths.

Lola Bell McLean Alphaa Butterworth's

Explosion Kills Two on Boat in Miami

In Miami Florida two field demolishers were killed and a third injured when eight pounds of high explosive detonated aboard their boat. The trio were reportedly handling dynamite at the time, with authorities investigating the cause of the blast.

Miami Fla

Democratic wets aim to sway nominating rule at convention

San Francisco reports show party leaders seek to shunt prohibition repeal by exploiting the two thirds nomination rule. Gov Edwards of New Jersey emerges as a wet favorite with San Francisco media and the California Wine Growers' Association backing his bid.

San Francisco Laaders Democratic Party Gov. Edwards New Jersey Edwards Altho Preas California Wine Growers’ Association Bur Resolutions Committee

Japan's Navy Plan Opposed By Business Leaders

In Tokyo three elder statesmen attend diplomacy council meetings on Siberia policy. They signal possible government shift in Siberia stance. Opposition grows against the big navy bill tied to Income tax funding, with Japanese businessmen voicing strong resistance.

Tokyo Japan Asmet Diplomatic Council Siberia

Korean clash leaves dozens dead near Japanese garrisons

Reports from Tokyo state that in Northern Korea a Korean attack on Japanese positions escalated. Japanese forces engaged and two Japanese and 24 Koreans were killed as fighters followed Koreans into Chinese territory.

Tokyo Korea

Stadium funds again urged drive resumes in Blane's cafe

The University of Washington stadium drive restarts Tuesday with an executive committee and 60 business men to arrange continued fundraising. The first drive raised 174200 dollars under Chairman W L Rhodes. Plans aim to finish the first section of 24000 seats for the Dartmouth game by November 28, needing 218231.30 dollars total.

University of Washington Stadium Blane W. L. Rhodes Dartmouth

Caruso Seeks Stolen Gems On Estate Hunt

Private detectives, armed with picks and shovels, search Enrico Caruso's 100 acre East Hampton estate for jewels worth about half a million dollars stolen from the singer's home. Guards have been doubled after a threat to the family.

East Hampton N. Y Enrico Caruso

Sugar Shipment From Argentina to United States

14,000 tons of Argentine sugar contracted by Frederick J. Stimson will be delivered to New York at about 0.15 dollars per pound. President Irigoyen waived Argentina’s export restrictions as a special favor to the United States.

U. S Buenos Aires Frederick J. Stimson United States Argentine New York Irigoyen

Fabric and Linen Prices in Local Store Advertisement

Local ad lists pillow cases at 45 and 50 and 65 cents, bleached sheets at 2.25 to 2.90, damask cloths, feather pillows, woolna p blankets, and Huck towels. Highlights include a bleached sheeting deal at 1.00 per yard, 26 yards wide, with a limit of 10 yards per customer.

Awnings Striped Material Sells At 39 Cents Yard

1000 yards of red and white striped awning drill is offered at 39 cents per yard. The fabric measures 27 inches wide and is described as of good weight and very serviceable for porches or windows.

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U. P Adoo Moodie Auto Blake MR Peanett Hugh Baillie Coolidge THE BON March Bargain Basement Just the Star BY Dan L. Beebe Nippon First Drive Caruso Georgette Booth Merrick Singer
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