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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
1
A columnist recalls a Sunday in a typical American neighborhood, noting a lost bull terrier and a found baby. He contrasts the calm, routine day with grand reform drives, arguing ordinary life reflects the nation more than crusades. He sympathizes with the child’s adventure and critiques broad political agitation.
A brief report notes events in Los Angeles with a dress rehearsal scheduled at 5 30 on Wednesday. The fragmented text mentions buildings and quakes but lacks clear details or participants.
A local display features salesgirls modeling costumes for a forthcoming event titled Fan Tan. The piece highlights the selection process and the anticipated crowd size.
Seattle area fans rush Scott benefit tickets at Levy's Orpheum for a 9 15 p m show featuring Scott kiddies in the Ziegfeld beauty contest. A 5 30 p m dress rehearsal at the stage door will train candidates on stage entrance applause and other show girl skills under Filey Ward and Bess Hill.
A Seattle contest offers $20 to any child more freckled than Wesley Barry of Don't Ever Marry. Wes, who acted with Mary Pickford, is said to be the freckledest in the USA, and Liberty manager John Von Herberg backed the claim with cash. The Star promises further details in Wednesday edition.
La Presse reports Boulogne correspondent notes the allies may seize additional German land if Berlin shows bad faith in implementing supreme council orders. In Springfield, 103-year-old Josiah Sharick celebrates a leap into aviation, recalling birth in Effingham, Illinois, in 1817.
Trial opened with jurors screened for death penalty views after Bud Curtis accused Ingram Rader of ruining his home. Curtis declared he would confront Rader with fists, and a fight at Ranight Wood camp near Lake Park ended with Rader dead and Curtis awaiting trial.
U S department of justice agents led by Chief J F Mc Auley probed rumors that Standard Oil Co hoarded large gasoline caches in and near Seattle. Reports claimed a tanker near Seattle and reserve tanks filled, with talk of price hikes to 20 cents a gallon. District Manager Melvan dismissed the rumors and promised relief when tanker Drake delivers 1,000,000 gallons in 17 days.
The gas shortage worsens with a ban covering essential industries and limited supplies. A tanker arrives June 29 to relieve demand, while farmers, fishermen, doctors, emergency services, and police are prioritized. Officials pledge partial relief by July 1 and Rainier Park access is secured via travel assurances.
Sixteen years ago Ivan Hutson carved his initials on the back of a turtle in Washington Pennsylvania and set it free. His son later found the turtle and brought it home rekindling a family memory.
A powerful southern California quake and aftershocks caused over 100000 dollars in damage, injuring several and killing one woman in fright. Inglewood was hardest hit with multiple buildings damaged including a hotel and theatre. Widespread fear and minor telephone outages followed as residents reported freak incidents.
Governor Stephens urges California to push an exclusion act amid protests over Japanese land ownership and the so called picture brides. The note cites rising Japanese populations and calls for curbs on land rights to curb immigration and influence.
Editorial warns California seeks peace but predicts Hawaii’s fate could reach the West Coast. It urges Washington and the local government to act now to prevent Japanese penetration in commerce, industry, education, and legislation, arguing self-preservation requires firm action.
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