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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
7
In an ornate promotion, a Sellers cabinet touts superior features unseen in other cabinets. It claims 300 to 400 article capacity, oak construction, enamel interior, polished metal top, gravity door catches, sanitary glass doors, nickel hinges, and exclusive patents. The ad invites visits to compare and promises no extra cost for the advanced design.
Odd pieces including dressers chiffoniers dressing tables and beds in varied woods and styles. About 100 items offered to dispose quickly with bargain sale prices listed for walnut mahogany and oak pieces including beds dressers chiffoniers and dressing tables with discounts from original tags.
The 400 Chamber of Commerce executive committee and bureau discuss potential state legislation of interest to the bureau. Speakers include Dr Eugene Murphy and William Short addressing immigration restrictions. Margaret Hodge leads church task remarks at Plymouth Church with others, and Oscar Beagle headlines at the Masonic Temple.
Trinity Church hosts a revival led by James Moore Hickson, described as an English Christian healer, in a program described as a miracle gathering. The event occurs under local religious auspices and features additional lectures on social topics at nearby venues.
A long OCR list shows numerous individuals with ages and Seattle Beattie addresses, including Lucy Beattie, Mildred Kippola, Edith Finball, Daisy Radford, Wendell Barham, George Davis, and others. The names appear with varying street addresses and cities like Bremerton and Poulsbo, indicating a residential directory snippet.
Irene Ward, 26, ate 20 grains of poison in her room at the San Juan apartments 1326 Seventh Avenue after a note from painter Jack Davis said he was going on a long journey. She was rushed to City Hospital in serious condition and refused to reveal her name. The patient, known to residents as Mrs Irene Davis, berated attendants for not letting her finish the job.
A man undressed in view of the public Monday morning prompting Motorcycle Patrolman J. J. Rush to chase to a garage at 1719 Nagle Place. A pile of army clothes was found. the man had already left the scene.
Residents of the Campbell school district near Renton gave Miss Margery Long, a teacher, a $100 donation on Monday to buy a new trousseau after her home was burned in a fire Saturday night.
R. G. Forbes reports his father bound Bible stolen Sunday night on an interurban ride. He suspects three Filipino boys being involved. He filed a police report at 712 49th Ave North.
Fort Lawton sailor F N Burrill woke Sunday night to a prowler leaving his room at the Stanley hotel with Burrill’s purse containing $30. The incident prompted a police report and an investigation into the hotel security.
An old public health notice advises taking Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a preventive measure against colds grip and influenza. It urges looking for Bh. W. Grove’s signature on the box before purchase.
March 8 The legality of constitutional prohibition is argued before theU S Supreme Court in a battle among federal government dry forces and liquor interests over whether prohibition can be maintained as a constitutional amendment and if the enforcement law is valid. The case pits states rights against federal power. Also noted are local police disciplinary actions involving Dry Squad officers over suspected theft and reported raids.
The Census Bureau lists Everett Washington at 27 614 residents, up 2 800 people or 11 3 percent since 1910. Ottumwa Iowa rises to 23 003 and Lewiston Maine to 21 707 with increases of 991 (45 percent) and 6 460 (28 percent) respectively.
Former Sheriff James Woollery, once sheriff of King County, was appointed constable on Monday by county commissioners to replace James Lambert who resigned after pleading guilty to graft on Friday afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair tonic that adds length, thickness, shine, and vitality. It claims the product refreshes the scalp, checks dandruff, prevents shedding, and restores color and brightness with a 50 cent bottle at drug or toilet counters.
A Seattle Star report lists pedestrians struck by cars in January and February. Names, ages, and locations include an unidentified 20 year old at Broadway and Pine. Albert Rollienson at Occidental and Yersier Way. an unidentified 65 year old on Havenside Bridge. The article notes 138 January and 67 February incidents with a 71 reduction and urges a traffic division in the police department.
In Chicago the Republican National Committee met to finalize preliminary convention plans. Will Hays led the session stating the chairman's duty is to elect the candidate. Attendees included Herrt Adams Pabler Cook Hem enway and others with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Frank Hitchcock returning as Wood supporters. Governor Lowden of Illinois traveled to New York for a speaking engagement tomorrow night.
Maj A D Smith, an airborne aviator, today holds the record for a one day flight from Seattle to San Diego. He covered 1150 miles Saturday in nine hours and 42 minutes of flying time. He landed in San Diego at 5 05 p m.
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