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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
11
June 24. Hiram Johnson's sharp criticism marks the only discord in the GOP convention. Harding’s support appears stable, with Johnson and faction leaders pledging backing. Harting’s advisers signal unity could win if the party stays cohesive. Johnson disputes third-party leadership fears while California support remains strong. production figures and exports noted amid interior policies.
San Francisco June 24 Senator Hiram Johnson is holding his fire but will stand out republican leaders because of the Chicago convention. Johnson' friends say he is seething with indignation at the party's methods and may bolt to an independent ticket. Advocates of a third party expect Johnson to be seen soon to press for a possible independent bid.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels travels through California en route to San Diego and says he will enter politics as a private citizen in San Francisco next week. He declines to forecast political moves while noting the Helm board report on Pacific naval construction is shelved and a naval experts commission will map a new coastal program this summer.
Ban Francis OO June 4 Cox and Palmer face a two thirds delegate requirement at the San Francisco convention, making early balloting uncertain. Cox is strongest against Harding but faces White House influence and Palmer hopes. Democrats fear Wilson aid to Palmer while Cox mirrors Hoover’s Chicago challenge.
A San Francisco report previews the Democratic convention with a dry lead in the platform committee and a Bryan dominated wet faction. Wets may gain if Norman Mack or other New York delegates appear, while a Bryan drawn platform could see a wet candidate emerge if the dry majority falters. A Wilson versus Bryan tryout on league of nations planks looms, signaling who may secure the presidential nomination.
In a June 24 report from San Francisco, the ante con vention campaign shifts to testing how candidates’ teams aim to win the Democratic nomination. Palmer eyes 500 first ballot votes. Cox counts on Middle West and key states. Edwards bets on personal liberty. Davis pursues a dark horse path. Owen seeks progressive strength with Bryan as possible dry ally. McAdoo is seen as a reluctant compromiser. Marshall as pacemaker. Glass tied to current policy. Colby favored to inherit McAdoo’s delegates. other names linger without developed profiles. the party’s dry faction persists in effort.
President Wilson told speakers for his party at the Democratic convention in San Francisco that no reference to prohibition or Irish independence is needed in the platform. He wants a strong affirmative ratification of the League covenant without crippling reservations.
Aviation landing fields at New York and Whitehorse will be made available for the planes in the New York Nome air fight. The event aims to showcase transcontinental air travel and foster organized participation among pilots and sponsors.
A catalog style listing details women’s apparel including 8 negligees in flesh-tinted Crepe de Chine, 1 lavender breakfast coat, several petticoats, smocks in rose blue maize, a blue corduroy robe, middies, and multiple house dresses. Prices range from 95 cents to 12.50 with various sizes noted. Third Fleece.
Roundup of white porcelain platters soup plates custard cups and egg cups including 14 and 16 inch platters 16 inch and 18 inch imported china pieces ruby pink glassware and lamp shades. Prices range from 25 cents to 5 dollars per dozen or piece with various decorations and makers noted. MacDougall Southwick Fourth Floor.
Inventory listing for women's and children's hosiery including cotton lisle and silk items. Open stock shows various pairs by size color and material with prices such as 25c for infant and field items, and $1.00 for wool heather mix sizes 9 to 10. Macbeougall Southwick Street Fleet.
A sale inventory lists 16 pairs of children's shoes at 1.95 each, including 2 pairs button shoes black patent vamp with cloth top in sizes B through D, 8 pairs button shoes black kid sizes B through E, 3 pairs button shoes black kid sizes D, 9.8 pairs laced shoes dull calf black in sizes C through E, and 38 pairs women's laced shoes white below heel in varied sizes from A to E plus multiple stock numbers. The listing ends with Saint 488 and price 4.95.
A list of corsets and bandeau brassieres in multiple brands and colors. Items include H. & W sports corsets in pink and white coutil, Bien Jolie in white treco and pink satin, American Lady in pink coutil, Marvene brocade, and bandeau bras in pink brocade. Sizes range from 21 to 38 with prices noted for some groups. Brand names include H. & W, Bien Jolie, American Lady, Marvene, and MacDOougall-Southwick.
Silk and Leather Hand Bags assortment with styles in black, gray, navy, and patent leathers. Prices range from 4.25 to 19.50 for items including vanity cases, handbags, a silk bag, and overnight cases. Sold by MacDougall Southwick on Street Floor.
Petticoats priced 2.95 to 4. Petticoats described in Belding Latin navy green taupe cerise extra large sizes 36 and 40 and regular size 40. Additional items include two more Petticoats in black and gray taf feta in extra large sizes 36 and 40 and two black mercerized jersey Petticoats with taffeta flounce sizes 34 and 40. MecDoougall Southwich Second Fleet.
A list of corsets and waists offering Ferris and H and W makes in white coutil, pink elastic, and brocade. Includes sizes from 19 to 30, with details on bust and hip measurements and features like button fronts, shoulder straps, back lace, and front faces. Additional items include women and misses waists, and the American Girl and American Lady corsets.
A shopping list from MacDeougall-Southwick aboard the Third Fleet itemizes silk and muslin undergarments. It covers gowns, chemises, pajamas, combinations, drawers, and a boudoir jacket in flesh-tinted and white fabrics with prices from 95 cents to 9.95 dollars. The catalog notes specific fabrics like nainsook, batiste, satin, crepe de chine, and Georgette, with sizes 36 to 44 and occasional model names such as La Grecque.
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