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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1920

Page

14

Confession Clears Portland Murder Case

George Moore 19 and Rus pel Blake 21 confessed to plotting the killing of Harry Dubin sky, an auto hire driver. Blake struck Dubinsky with a tire chain and the pair dumped the body in the Willamette river near Oregon City to steal his car for joy riding with girls.

Portland Ore Harry Dubinsky George Moore Ruspel Blake Moore Blake Dubinsky Willamette River Oregon City

Hotel Olympian to Open July 15 in Olympia

Olympia citizens built the Hotel Olympian at about 325000 dollars. The six story hostelry has over 155 rooms, half with private baths, and includes every convenience for guests ahead of the formal opening on July 15.

Olympia Olympian

William Jennings Bryan the choice for president in 1920

The piece extols William Jennings Bryan as the rightful presidential nominee for all parties, praising his honesty, leadership, and democracy advocacy. It attacks the Republican ticket led by Harding, cites Wall Street influence, and argues for Bryan as the trusted reformer and peace advocate.

William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Bryan David Congress America John Barleycorn United States George Washington Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson Woodrow Wilson Versailles New York Harding Wall Street Wood Lowden Mr. Harting

The American Legion Should Stand Apart From Politics

The American Legion must remain free from party ties to preserve its patriotic role. Attaching itself to any political faction risks undermining its unity and purpose.

American Legion

Credit Due to Seattle Times Convention Coverage

The Seattle Times provides extensive convention reporting delivering comprehensive coverage from multiple perspectives. Readers gain insight into events, participants, and outcomes through detailed articles and analysis.

The Seattle Times

Uniform divorce laws campaign organized in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles league to promote national uniform marriage and divorce laws has been organized, led by Mrs. Georgia P Bullock. She advocates constitutional amendments or federal legislation to standardize marital laws, with support from Superior Court judges on the league's executive board. A nationwide campaign will be launched from LA headquarters.

Los Angeles Georgia P. Bullock National Women’s Law Yers’ Association United States Congress Superior Court The League Bullock Los Angeles League

Missing Relatives Seeks Ole Hovden and John Murphy

Stanwood resident Gulak Hovden seeks his brother Ole Hovden formerly of Company M First Infantry discharged 1919. Last seen April 30 at Red Cross 215 University Seattle. Ole is 5 ft 7 in, 255 lb, blond bald, blue eyes 38. Reach Gullah Hovden Route 3 Hox 64 Stanwood or American Red Cross Seattle. Mary Cayton Kalispell Mont seeks brother John P Murphy. She cannot walk and hopes to hear from him.

Gulak Hovden Stanwood Washington Ole Hovden Company M First Infantry Camp Lewis Red Cross University ,At Gullah Howden Route 3 Hox 64 Legal Department American Red Cross University St. Seattle Mary Cayton Kalispell, Mont John P. Murphy

Woman and Cop Capture Thief Near Rooming House

Mrs. Mary Holmes of 1920 Eighth Ave reported a thief gained entry to secure a room and snatched her necklace before threatening to shoot. G R Trimmer, 23, was jailed awaiting state charges after Patrolman Reynolds arrested him on a downtown street. Fred Newman, present with Trimmer, is also held.

Mary Holmes Eighth Ave G. R. Trimmer

New Community Club Organized In University Place District

M. J. Carrigan was named president of the University Place Community Club formed by residents north of Roosevelt Park and east of Brooklyn. The Ravenna school meeting Friday night launched efforts to promote neighborhood spirit and further development.

M. J. Carrigan Roosevelt Park Brooklyn University Place Ravenna

Seattle Passengers Safe After Derailed Train

Forty Seattle riders were imperiled when the C. M. & St. P. train No. 16 traveling from Seattle to Chicago derailed two miles east of Buffalo Springs North Dakota on Friday. Four were injured, none from Seattle.

Seattle Chicago Buffalo Springs N. D

Mary Warren Found After Mountain Fire Rescue

In the dawn pursuit up the valley, Sim Gage and allies chase the missing Mary Warren. A fire roars as a dangerous encounter ends with Mary alive, Doctor Barnes aiding, and Aleck killed during the tense showdown.

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