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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
16
Arthur Lebeau of Winooski Vermont says Tanlac put him in the pink of condition after years of indigestion weakness and insomnia. He reports improved appetite steadier nerves and restful sleep following his third bottle and urges others to try the medicine.
A lobby exhibit at the public library promotes the American Library Association move ment Books for Everybody. Volunteers in costumes answer questions as Seattle is allotted 17 000 of a 2 000 000 national drive to fund rural libraries lighthouse keepers and merchant marine reading rooms.
Local bakery promotes Boldt’s Lunch Pastry and Hard Rolls with a bold advertisement. The notice highlights fresh baked goods and daily specials for customers seeking hearty, convenient options.
Postal Inspector J B Swensen announced no government action against William 8 Payne alias Perry Cunningham alias Guy Warren, charged in matrimonial swindles. Payne was arrested after a Ta coma visit with a woman who claimed to be Mrs Caldwell and alleged wife, though she later denied the claim. He has a wife and infant, with alleged operations from a furnished room at 922 West Avenue. The inspector stressed lack of proof Payne swindled women but said he is not a man to be at large in society.
John Wallace, chairman of the Metal Trades Association, was chosen to succeed Frank Waterhouse as president at the annual trustees election held Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic Club. Officers elected include Roy J. Kinnear as first vice president B W Sawyer of Brace and Herbert Mill Co as second vice president and Moritz Thomern as treasurer. Captain Alfred Bickford remains executive secretary under the new leadership.
In Spokane the brewery and soft drink workers union adopts a resolution urging modification of prohibition laws to permit 2.75 percent beer and light wines, while the Vancouver Metal Trades Council counteracts to affirm prohibition. The outcome may hinge on Bill Bryan’s plank in San Francisco.
Mrs Bodkin, after six years as buyer and manager in a large department store millinery section, has taken over as store manager at Maxime's. Her extensive experience in millinery is noted and she is well known in the trade.
Report of the 1912 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore from June 25 to July 2 with balloting details across the 10th 25th 42nd and final ballots. The tally shows totals and thresholds for nomination and the number of ballots required for choice.
Superior Judge A. W. Frater on Tuesday dismissed the cases against Regina Post and Regina Sheehan charged with practicing dentistry without licenses. He concurred with Judge Boyd J. Tallman’s similar ruling, holding that cleaning teeth is not dentistry.
J M Martin of Odessa was sentenced by Judge Mitchell Gilliam to two years to fifteen years in the penitentiary for forgery after cashing a bogus $90 check drawn on the State Bank of Kent.
Vern Hubbard of 1412 EE Spruce street confronted a shadowy man near Miss Eva Fentons home at 811 West 62nd street Tuesday night. Hubbard, returning Miss Fenton home, was robbed after the man vaulted a fence and flashed a revolver, taking $95.
The elderly widow Mrs. R. EF. Smith asks for a home to keep house for a man as a long term arrangement. She states she can do work for two and notes she is leaving a current employing family. Address Box 101 Route 8 Seattle.
In San Francisco on June 30 the resolutions committee held hearings on prohibition. Bryan spoke as a showman for various dry and wet groups while dry advocates claimed about 320 million Americans demand sustained prohibition. The weather cooled the arena but the platform stayed dry and crackling.
The Bayer name appears on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed for headaches toothaches and more. Accept only an unbroken Bayer package with proper directions. small tins of 12 cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
One person was killed during four storms that swept over New York City last night after the summer heat wave. In Monroe County deputy sheriff Albert Sherman was arrested in connection with religious riots at Railoux Corners Sunday night, where Walter Gilday was killed.
Army tents in multiple sizes with prices, olive drab shirts and reclaimed shirts, camping blankets, jackets, wool socks, and other gear. Boots and shoes advertised with a note on Munson last and a claim of no foot trouble, plus pillows and quilts. Daily new features and big shipment arriving Thursday. Located one block north of the Courthouse, Elliott 6367.
At the Democratic convention in San Francisco crowds mistook R. C. Faulkner for President Wilson as he toured the throngs in a top hat and frock coat. The famous lookalike teased delegates with smiles and nods before retreating to a closed car to avoid extra excitement.
London June 30 dispatch says the Greek advance in Asia Minor has been halted to consolidate positions. Polish forces are retreating on the front from Vilna to Caminetz and Godolsk as Bolshevik pressure mounts in the Ukraine according to Moscow dispatches.
R. C. McCormick, noted New Richmond hotel property owner and pioneer business figure, lies seriously ill at his apartment in the hotel. Little hope is held for recovery.
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