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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
8
Prank Cogswell and his daughter Dorothy were killed when their plane crashed 35 feet at a flying field near Tacoma Washington. The driver, WT Wilkinson, escaped with minor injuries and is reported in critical condition.
Charles Ander, aged sailor, was found dead by hanging in the woods near town, last seen June 12. The discovery occurred Saturday, with a handkerchief tied to a ring believed to have been the means. The item notes Boldt's ad and a reference to rising food costs.
SAN FRANCISCO June 08 William Jennings Bryan described as the dry apostle, discusses convention aims beyond hotel talk. Oklahoma Senator Owen targets profiteers and the H C L question, while Tom Love manages the candidacy amid McAdoo expectations. Cox campaign head Ed Moore maintains optimism despite crowded sessions. Palmer, Carlin, and Palmer forces push for nomination as the scene plays out.
A San Francisco dispatch reports the Bryan faction facing a concerted push to sideline him at the convention. Promoters of Edwards echo unity against Bryan while noting 710 delegates remain undecided. Observers foresee a televised clash as the party battles over two thirds rules, McAdoo Edwards Palmer Cox factions, and moral versus wet issues.
A June 28 sketch portrays William Jennings Bryan as a benevolent host in a crowded headquarters anteroom. The scene shows Hindu, Filipino, Irish, and prohibitionist visitors awaiting his guidance while Bryan himself beams in a doorway, with Charley Bryan and Dr. Carr guiding visitors for sympathy and advice.
At King Street station a 24 year old porter Cain leaped from railing and fell 20 feet through the glass roof ending on the pavement. He was injured and charged as disorderly. Policeman Reynolds, who was on another call, confronted Cain and detained Alonzo Johnson and George Robinson with two heavy grips. Johnson and Robinson, both porters, were found with 16 quarts of whisky and booked for violating the prohibition ordinance. Cain claimed no partnership in the liquor deal.
In Huntingburg Indiana on June 28 a Woodmen of the World picnic party was struck by a train, causing ten deaths and nine serious injuries. Nearby Franklin Indiana saw seven members of one family killed when an auto driven by William Litherland of Nashville was struck by a passenger train. two others were seriously injured.
Prosecutor asked Monday to file a robbery charge against Henry Bush an 18 year old student arrested at Seventh Avenue and Madison Street at 2 am Sunday. Irons traveling man living at Withard Hotel said Bush held a gun during the robbery on 14th Avenue and KE minutes earlier. officers Reynolds and Dench made the arrest.
Ellwood City PA June 2. Mrs James Carlin and her five children aged from 5 weeks to 11 years perished in a blaze that destroyed the Kraus block. The fire caused an estimated $35,000 in damage.
A fire in two Brookyln factory buildings destroyed dolls valued as part of a $40,000 loss. Pink and blonde dolls along with other figures burned while nearby residents fled to the streets until firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Sheriff John Stringer says three men John Sinkovich Viete Tutikovich and Joe Dugan are held on vagrancy charges as suspects in last weeks Black Diamond bank explosion. County officials continue to investigate the case.
Federal Judge Neterer admitted forty three persons to citizenship in the United States district court on Saturday. The nationalities listed included British eighteen, Norwegian eight, Swedish seven, German three, Danish Austrian Turkish Creek and Hollanders one each, with Swine represented by two.
Robert B. Mark secretary of the Mark Motor Co died Sunday at his home 1027 Bellevue Ave. He is survived by his wife a brother BE M Mark and a sister Mrs A Raumohr. Funeral services set for 4 pm Monday at Bonney Watsons.
Former county tax assessor and Beattie resident John W. Doyle died Sunday at 1007 Eddy Street after 27 years in Beattie. He served under Gen. Miles at Fort Custer as an old Indian fighter. Survived by widow Jane Doyle and son John Doyle, both of Beattie. Georgetown Undertaking parlors handle the arrangements.
Ten men were arrested by Patrolmen N. P. Anderson and R. F. Baerman in a pool room at Western Ave and in room 209 Collins Building Saturday night and were to face gambling charges in police court Monday. A number played cards.
Westchester penitentiary guards search the vast Rockefeller estate at Pocantico Hills for escaped prisoner Frank McCarl who was reportedly seen entering the property near Tarrytown New York on June 28.
Constantinople reports that all fortifications on both sides of the Dardanelles have been destroyed by allied military and naval forces as required by the peace treaty terms.
Stylish top coats and sports at the season's best materials Silvertones Velours and Trico tines are shown in a half dozen models. They are unlined or half lined with silk in Leaf Green Tan Belgian Navy Blue Black and White Mixtures. Sizes range from 16 to 40.
Bon Marche announces deep price cuts on black silks with thousands of yards on sale. Dress Satin and various satins drop to 1.95 to 4.95 a yard, plus Crepe and Chiffon options in 40 inch widths marketed for dresses and blouses with emphasis on quality and drape.
The notice highlights festive Fourth of July attire and presents Mercerized Damask and a heavy Mercerized Table Damask as affordable durable options. The damask is described as 64 inches wide with neat patterns suitable for both summer use and constant wear.
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