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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
8
San Francisco dated analysis notes McAdoo’s withdrawal creates uncertainty in the Democratic field. Palmer may gain McAdoo votes but Cox emerges strongest, especially with Ohio in play, while Palmer’s committee ties offer limited impact on nominating chances.
Ban Francisco observers report Democratic and Republican camps unsettled by Chicago outcomes and unknowns. Central questions focus on Wilson's third term bid Bryan's strategy and party liquor policy, with McAdoo's retirement prompting speculation about leadership shifts.
The Heat campaign remains subdued ahead of San Francisco events this week. State delegations arrive, candidates open offices, and municipal decorations go up while Democrats scout and plan with limited public activity. Senator Glass of Virginia is due to arrive with a draft platform aligned with the president's views.
Old Man Summer arrived in a blaze of heat as Monday marked the official open of sunburn season. Nearly a quarter of the city flocked to salt and fresh water beaches and parks, with Alki Point predicting hot swimming, low tides, and rising water temperatures. Commuters seek afternoon boats and vacation planning begins as open season for outdoor leisure begins.
After a night-long search of the Sound near Alki point for four missing boys, the parents returned home to find them asleep in bed. The lads had rented a boat from Thurlow Beach, South Alki, Saturday morning and did not return by nightfall. Names listed include Donald Smith 12, Will Kilkeen 10, Edwin Harrison 13, and Kenneth Skoog 10 with listed addresses.
PF A Johnson a 45 year old chauffeur and two unidentified men were found in a room at the Milton apartments 1411 Seventh Ave early Sunday. Johnson did not jump as fast as his companions and was captured by Lieut Olmstead after the raid. A small bottle of morphine is held as evidence against him.
Seattle mayor signs ordinance increasing streetcar fares to 10 cents cash or 60 cents in tokens effective July 19. Tokens sold four for 25 cents, eight for 50, or 16 for a dollar. Children 10 rides 25 cents, school riders three cents cash or two for a nickel. Adult cash fare 10 cents or two for 15 cents. Revenue expected to rise about 123190 dollars monthly. token sales locations listed.
Everett report says 13 year old Thomas Eveland, son of Attorney Gordon Do Eveland, drowned Sunday while returning from a Boy Scout weekend. Scout master Diller Fratt warned him to stay away from the edge. he slipped on wet rocks as water hurled him into the air and he vanished beneath the falls.
The distribution of 4,765,000 World War I Victory medals is slated to begin today. Beyond the medals, 13 combatant or major operation clasps, a defensive sector clasp, and five overseas service clasps will also be issued to eligible veterans.
Bon Marché advertises a broad silk and satin selection priced mostly at $1.95 a yard. Crepe de Chine, satin, chiffon taffeta, paulette, and brocaded satins come in multiple widths and colors for dresses, blouses, lingerie, and trims.
Curtain rods with ball ends extend from 27 to 50 inches and are limited to 12 per customer at 12 cents each. Fourth floor features glycerine soap 6 for 25 cents and glycerine castile soap for hands and bath at 6 for 25 cents Tuesday. Upper main floor offers challies 25 cents and wool finished challies 30 inches wide in several colors. Third floor marks The Bon Marche merchandise.
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