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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1920

Page

9

Tilden Gains Tennis Match at Wimbledon

William T of Philadelphia defeats Charles Garland of Pittsburg in a Wimbledon match 64 3 4. Schmidzu, the Japanese player, and Mavrogordato 36 6 4. Mavrogordato, a Davis Cup member by birth, advances. Schmidzu faces Lee in the semi finals. Lambert Chambers meets Ryan tomorrow for the ladies title. the Tilden Schmidzu winner advances to meet Gerald F, last year’s champion.

William T Philadelphia Charles Garland Pittsburg Sehmidzu T. M. Mavrogordato Mavrogordato Altho Schmidzu Ry ‘Mola Biurstedt Lambert Chambers Ryan Gerald F

Arab Letter Delivers Compliments In Witty Card Style

A short humorous note describes an Arab writing a letter where all compliments are packed into a witty social gesture. The scene emphasizes politeness and cultural manners in a compact, period voice.

White Center Fire Rebuilds Templeman Home in One Week

Fire destroyed William Templeman and family’s White Center house leaving them penniless and roofless. Neighbors pitched in 300 dollars to buy lumber. 17 men built a new home in seven days and they moved in Sunday night. A house warming dance is planned for Wednesday.

William Templeman White Center Temple Mans

Unified Railroads Urged by Federal Trade Official

William B. Colver, a federal trade commissioner, urged unified operation of the nation’s railroads in a Washington speech before the Advertising Club. He warned that after government operation the railroads returned to private hands and separate operation collapsed within 90 days.

Washington William B. Colver Federal Trade Commissioner Washington Advertising Lab Today Colver

Woman Seeks Marital Freedom After Five Years Abandoned

Catherine Connell 59 of Erie sues in superior court claiming her husband James F R Connell 60 abandoned her about five years ago. They wed in Erie Pennsylvania in 1904.

Catherine Connell James FR. Connell Connells Erie

Women’s Christian Temperance Union honors seniors at tabernacle

The Swedish Tabernacle hosts a WCTU ceremony honoring members over seventy. A Green Lake Commercial Club picnic at Green Lake station follows. A YWCA roof garden concert benefits a campaign for upcoming girls in pleasant omen.

Swedish Tabernacle — Women's Christian Temperance Union Geen Lake Commercial Club Green Lake Station

Reed Loser at S F as Democrats Seat Oregon Delegates

At the Democratic National Convention credentials committee upheld Georgia and Missouri rulings but seated both Oregon delegates with half votes each. Reed of Missouri’s Fifth district was denied a seat 39 to 9 while Palmer’s Georgia delegation faced a 42 to 4 seating. Oregon’s at large seat faced a vacancy claim resolved by seating both delegates.

San Francisco Lincoln Grant Garfield Roosevelt National Committee Georgia Missouri Hunter Palmer California Massachusetts Oklahoma Utah

Bradshaw Denounces Reed Ousting At Missouri Convention

James Bradshaw, an alternate from Missouri's Fifth District, telegrammed from Kansas City declaring he will not take Reed's seat after the state convention ejected Senator James A. Reed. He called the ejectment a damning outrage as the Missouri delegation opened the national convention with one fewer member.

Minister Elected to Northern Baptist Committee

Rev. J. H. Brougher of Los Angeles was elected to the executive committee of the Northern Baptist Convention meeting in Buffalo New York. He defeated Rev. J A Francia of Los Angeles 609 to 422, after Francia supported a resolution opposing marrying divorced couples which was tabled.

Buffalo N. Y J. H. Brougher Los Angeles Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbands Northern Baptist Convention Brrougher J A. Francia Francis

Philippines Cigars Boost Output Appeals to US Demand

The Philippines increased cigar shipments from 155 million in 1914 to 392 million in 1919 with about two thirds of the total output absorbed by the United States, reflecting growing American demand and export growth.

Philippines United States

Cummings Speech Delivers Classic Democratic Convention Moment

At the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco delegates hailed Cummings after a two hour keynote attacking the Republican Party. He defended the league of nations and drew sharp applause as the crowd showed spontaneous, unguarded reactions unlike Chicago delegates.

Fan Francisco America Abraham Lincoln Cummings Republican Party Chicago Senator Lodge Mr. Cummings League of Nationa

Coolidge to Answer Suffrage Question

Governor Coolidge the Republican vice presidential nominee will be asked to explain his stance on ratification of the woman suffrage amendment upon his arrival in Washington. Marie M. Forrest of the National Woman's party plans to urge him to use party influence to hasten Vermont’s action on ratification.

Washington

Six Pioneers Die in Bellingham Within 48 Hours

Bellingham reports the death of six pioneers within the last 48 hours. The deceased include John Getty 66 Herman Franckenberg 63 Ann Drain 63 Martha V Murphy longtime resident 37 years H Gibbs 78 and Louise Benes 82. Funerals for the group will be held locally.

Bellingham John Getty Herman Franckenberg Ann Drain Martha V. Murphy H. Gibbs Mra. Louise Benes

Annual Conference at Gospel Auditorium

Preparations for the annual conference at Gospel auditorium 1414 Seventh Ave run July 2 to 6 with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Bible teachers and evangelists attend. Meetings open to the public. A legal claim of 13 years was stated Monday by Thomas J L Kennedy that city officials have no right to refund 14000 dollars deposited by Merle J Wightman and C BE Muckler for a Seattle to Tacoma short line franchise.

Gospel Auditorium Seventh Ave Thomas J. L. Kennedy Merle J. Wightman C. BE. Muckler Seattle Tacoma

De Valera Urges Independence Platform in San Francisco

Eamon De Valera, president of the Irish Republic, spoke at Dreamland rink urging Democrats to adopt a plank for Ireland's independence. He stated the U.S. should recognize an independent Irish government and called British rule a government of brute forces.

Eamonn de Valera Irish Republic Dreamland Rink United States Ireland Erin

Goats Banished After Night Sounds Awake Neighbors

Neighbors report three goats kept in a backyard at 505 234 Ave created nightly noise. Mrs M Seigel filed the police report on Tuesday citing disturbances. Mrs Beigel notes the animals chanting in unison during late hours, prompting action by authorities.

British Discuss Demo Candidates

London reports high British interest in the San Francisco Democratic National Convention. The Daily News praises American ambassador John W. Davie as prudent and powerful, but predicts labor hostility could defeat A. Mitchell Palmer, and suggests Democrats may struggle without a Wilson platform unless they draft a labor and Irish conciliatory platform.

London San Francisco The Daily News John W. Davie A. Mitchell Mpalmer United States

This Burglar Must Be Quite Married

A thief, admiring Mrs M. McPhee's clothesline at 202 W Blaine, took brown silk stockings a blue silk camisole a pink crepe envelope combination and a pink silk crepe ladies' shirt. Police were notified Tuesday.

M. McPhee W. Blaine St

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