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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
11
San Francisco dispatches say Palmer gains momentum as McAdoo withdraws, with Palmer supporters drafting a first ballots plan and Bryan looming as potential ally to block Cox. Analysts note Palmer could unite Wilson and Bryan factions to nominate him early rather than risk deadlock.
Mrs Wanderer, a one year bride, was shot as she tried to enter her mother's flat. Her husband drew his weapon and killed the attacker. Wanderer had earned a France bravery decoration after three years of service.
Mrs Josephine EB Halvorsen aged 50, widow of Severin Halvorsen president of the Diamond Machine Works, died Monday at 7541 Second Ave N FE. She never recovered from the shock of her only son’s death at the Vancouver Washington training camp in 1918 after living in Seattle for 15 years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 at the BER Butterworth & Sons establishment. Burial will be in Waashelli beside the body of her son.
Army goods sale lists Olive Drab All-Wool shirts and Red Cross Cotton Batting followed by hats, blankets, medical items, tents, ponchos and other gear. Includes Navy and Army equipment, cots, gas masks, helmets, belts, canteens, and boy scout gear with prompt mail-order service.
A vintage medical advertisement claims excess uric acid causes rheumatic diseases including muscular, inflammatory, and chronic forms. It touts Buchu and Marshmallow Compound as the cure, urges readers to avoid generic medicines, and offers bottles for $1 and $2 through Es Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
William F. McCombs former DNC chairman and Wilson campaign manager prepared to go to the San Francisco convention to oppose Wilsons League of Nations plank. He denounced smoke screen tactics in Europe and here and urged true democracy against autocracy.
San Francisco plans aspirant reception areas for the Democratic presidential nomination race. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer Senator Owen Senator Hitchcock Senator Carter Glass and possibly Governor Cox are expected to attend, with Cox undecided. The row will be split between the Palace and St Francis hotels.
In San Francisco on June 22 women will urge a common sense approach to the wet and dry issue at the national convention. Mrs George Bay of Chicago, chairman of the women's democratic national committee, said the matter is settled and no plank on liquor should appear in the platform. Male delegates arriving for the convention echoed the view.
Four persons are dead after a motor boat capsized in a swift current on the St Marys river near Fernie British Columbia. The victims are Mrs A C Blaine and Mrs A Mos of Cranbrook Miss Faith Ewing of Kimberley and Miss Thelma Herrott daughter of the proprietor of the St Marys lake boat. The accident happened Sunday night.
A. L. Gregory 45, laborer, held on disorderly conduct charges after a second arrest. Patrolman Harnett had earlier detained Gregory for escaping and fighting, then Gregory struck Patrolman Failing during a new attempt to summon the wagon and was recaptured in an alley near Madison Street between Second and Third Avenues.
In New York on June 22 the American Society of Psychical Research announced ongoing tests to determine if Dr James H Hyslop who died recently has spoken from the other side to friends. Hyslop had predicted he would communicate posthumously and several friends today said they received convincing messages.
Novelties for hair bows feature heavy taffetas two tone stripes moire and plain colors with self colored edges. White cotton crochet bands edges and lace edgings offered in varied patterns with firm weaves and linen finish. Street Floor MacDougall Southwick.
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