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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
16
Joseph E. Dolan pleaded not guilty to transporting liquor when arraigned before Judge Neter er and a trial was set for March 26. Wilford Nadine shifted from not guilty to guilty, incurring a $200 fine and 90 days in county jail for the offense.
Benjamin Franklin of Seattle is released on 750 bond. His case will go before a federal jury soon. He was arrested for driving a jitney with a case of whiskey in the back seat, officers allege.
Federal agents raid the Yellow stone hotel at 1212 First Ave. arresting proprietor Florence Da vidson, 28, and actor L. P. Mars, 37. A quantity of liquor is confiscated. The couple are jailed awaiting hearing before Commissioner R. W. McClelland today.
Dry squad officers arrested Frank Constantino, 46, an Italian laborer, at 1725 23d Ave South, after a raid on Wednesday. They confiscated a half-gallon jug of grape and he is held for federal investigation.
In Vladivostok on March 11 authorities cracked down after thieves sold liquor in forbidden quantities. Thirteen ex-bar keepers faced charges following a garden party mishap and are under arrest.
David M. Hall of Columbus, Ohio, commander in chief of the G A R, predicted favorable congressional action on the Fuller bill to raise civil war veterans pensions to 50 dollars monthly and widows pensions to 30 dollars. Five Seattle G A R posts hosted him at Eagles hall Wednesday night.
Washington reports a wide sale of 4 per cent beer in St. Louis sparks wet leaders to push Missouri into the prohibition battle. Rhode Island New Jersey and Wisconsin back state rights against the 18th Amendment while Maine leads 26 states opposing the Rhode Island suit.
Dr. L. M. Gandier head of the Anti-Saloon League of California lies critically ill at his Los Angeles home. He says he has a fighting chance and notes some improvement after undergoing cancer surgery on February 11.
Oscar Johnson was arrested Saturday by police for liquor possession. He posted $500 cash bail and appeared before United States Commissioner R W McClelland on Wednesday. He was ordered to appear in court on March 20.
Kameji Yamamoto and his bride Sawano sought admission after crossing via Mexico. They failed the new literacy test and received a year and a half temporary entry by posting a $1000 bond. After extensions, they disappeared and the bond now sits with immigration authorities while photos circulate. PULLMAN notes Kappa Kappa Gamma grants a chapter to Zeta Phi at Washington State College.
Advertisement touts a pine cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup to stop coughs within 24 hours. It claims effectiveness for bronchial asthma, hoarseness, and throat ailments and warns against substitutes while promoting a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Indiana.
In the Nations Section a line of sanitary aprons offers rubberized rubber with net top and side loops for supporter at 50 cents, and a rubberized silk flesh and white style at 1.50. Garment shields in flesh-colored silk with elastic shoulder strap are 1.25 per pair. Notions on First Floor.
In the 1920 vignette two sisters Chrys and Jane argue over a ouija board’s truth about their blind father. They plot a daring rescue at sea while debating faith in spiritualism and family duty, as the hook leaves their plan unfinished.
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