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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

9

Sawyer trial recounts gun, map, and juror views in murder case

Testimony describes bullet severing arteries near the heart and a 60 to 76 foot run before death. Officials present a map of the shooting area while Mrs. Madge Anna Sawyer faces jury scrutiny, with witnesses detailing the weapon, gun safety, and Mrs. Sawyer’s alleged self defense claim. Jurors include diverse local residents and a Vancouver sister sits with mourning attire.

Patterson Sawyer W. C Bickford Harry Thompson Bickford A. Nicholson A. P. Calhoun DPD J. Hart Hart Charlies Waechter Hyde Madge Anna Sawyer Howard J. Sawyer Lake Union H. Jaundraw Barber Greenwood Herman O. Neubert Inet 66Th Ave J. L. Martin Sarah Prosser Madison At P. F. Bethagen Ferdinand «T A. W. Stauffer Marie Hewett Vancouver B. C Canada

Handel aria and cello noted in mixed concert reaction

A page one appraisal praises Trish melody McCormack’s Handel Imperial Bolomon rendering for its dramatic force and vocal sweetness, while deeming the cellist adequate though not a virtuoso. The reviewer extols the cello’s tone as close to perfection, noting its sobbing beauty above other voices.

McCormack

Urge Bourbons to Favor Wets at French Lick Meeting

At French Lick Indiana on June 14 Democrats circulated telegrams and letters on wet platform prospects naming Governor Smith Charles Murphy Senator Watson and Tom Tauburt owner of the resort and Indiana party leader The messages favored Governor Edwards New Jersey as presidential nominee and hinted New York might back Brith on first ballot Hoover’s name also talked as a possible anti Bryan anti Wilson choice in a bid to defeat McAdoo or any administration ally.

French Lick Ind United States Smith New York Charles Murphy Tammany Hall Watson Tom Taarurt Indiana Taggart Edwards New Jersey Brith San Francisco Davin Marshall Hoover Herbert

Democrats Promise Platform Aimed at Women Vote

Mrs. George Tasa of the Democratic National Committee arrived in San Francisco stating the party will adopt a platform appealing to millions of women voters. She said the Democrats will select a presidential candidate who meets the platform’s standards and noted Republicans are excluding women from inner councils, while Democrats claim women participate in party leadership nationwide.

San Francisco Democratic Party George Tasa Democratic National Committee Aleo Convention Mra Mana

Graduation Exercises at Beatle High and Queen Lincoln

The district presents graduation events at both Beatle High School and Queen Lincoln Auditorium tonight. East side ceremony streams cover Broadway High School students and the class of 800.

Meany Hall Entveretty Oueen Lincoln Setard

Free psychology lecture and church fundraiser in Seattle area

A fragmented event list shows a free lecture on Practical Psychology at the Masonic Temple by Eisie Lincoln and a fundraiser for George parish school at Vraternal Hall. It also notes multiple residents listed with addresses and genders, plus minor community notices in Seattle and surrounding locales.

Masonic Temple Eisie Lincoln Plenedict Neon J Thoman Will

Marriage licenses and legal notices in Beattie area

List of marriage licenses showing names, ages, and residences including Liphaul Chemawa Oregon Balem Finet Seattle Krumdick Bridges Swarts Willard Maker Mortons Dunn Morton Nelson Beattie Nissen Furton Overtook Nolan Adler Johnston Murphy Calder Callow Nora Everett Walia Beattie Towle Surviving deaths and divorces including Holmquist Anita infant Budd Yone Okamoto Ole Leknes James Hamilton and others listed with ages and locations in Seattle Tacoma and Beattie region.

Liphaul Chemawa Morgal A. Balem Finet Charles F Seattle Legal Krumdick Helen D Legal Bridges Thomas Beattie Swarts Zolia J Onceene Willard Dudley W Legal Maker Ella G Legal Mortons Joseph MH Bend Dunn, Marie Morton Ralph KR Freeport Legal Nelson May A. Beattie Lees Schaffner Nfyrom Scenesene Sehida Mary Beattie Eeee Wolcker J. Conrad Olympia Legal Anderson Minnie Cllie Legal Schulta Charter EB Westerberg Folcom BE Badick Lewis A Siegel Dorothy H Lelande Andrew Allee Walia John 1 Legal Nolan Rone Hull Eng Legal Adler Conrad Tacoma Hambliet Maude A Johnston Charter L Legal Murphy Bila Hruce Leonard Mayer Augusta Martha Ewing Edwin Davin Ethelyn le Linville Frank J Holland Bertha M

Anti Saloon League Opposes Cox for President

The Anti Saloon League declared against Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio as the presidential nominee. Wayne Wheeler called Cox the logical candidate for the wets but said, with prohibition the nation is under law, his candidacy is unthinkable and a menace to order. Bryan also voiced opposition in the accompanying statement.

Anti-Saloon League Cox Washington Anti Saloon League James M. Cox Ohio Wayne Wheeler League

Poison mistaken for flour hits Ogden family

In Ogden Utah on June 16 Mrs William Howard used poison meant for spraying fruit trees on a bread board by mistake. One grandson died and seven other family members are ill after consuming the contaminated bread.

Ogden Utah William Howard

Demos Face Irish Question at Democratic National Convention

In San Francisco on June 28 the Democratic National Convention will decide Ireland policy as Illinois weighs sending former Gov. Edward F. Dunne to represent the resolution committee. Charles Boachenstein, national committeeman, pledges strong Illinois support to Ireland's freedom. If a minority report reaches the floor, gallery backing could surge.

Ban Francisco Ireland Illinois Edward F. Dunne Resolution Committee Dunne United States Charles Boeachenstein Dilmois Delege San Francisco Ilinois

Marshall Not Favoring Wets

Vice President Marshall rests in San Francisco after Chicago trip and is expected to join the Democratic National Convention resolutions committee as Indiana member. He will oppose liquor declaration, push law enforcement, and call the Irish question none of America’s business. He denies presidential candidacy and declined comment on the Republican ticket. he sent Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts a telegram of sympathy.

San Francisco Marshall Chicago Indiana Resolutions Committee America Feago Cootge Massachusette

Davis Would Not Refuse Nomination

American attorney John W. Davis said he would not refuse a Democratic nomination if offered, though not actively seeking the presidency. He dismissed rumors that Colonel F M House was en route to London with a nominating trifecta as moonshine and said he knew nothing about House’s European trip.

Davis London John W. Davis F. M. House Colonel House

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