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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1920

Page

5

Bill Blackbird Confesses True Identity in Odd Tale

In a whimsical scene Bill Blackbird discovers he has been painted as Oliver Oriole and must reveal his real name. The Fairy Mushroom warns of a delay as orioles depart later in May, while Bill contemplates washing off the mislabeling and escaping his painted disguise.

Bill Blackbird Nick Nacy Bil Oriole Mr. P Bill Orioles Mils Blackbird Oliver Oriole Hill N. BE. A

Mischief Plan By Forest Row: Sammy Jay Persuades Trio

A children's tale follows Sammy Jay and Blacky the Crow Reddy Fox and Shadow the Weasel as they scheme to crash Peter Rabbit’s surprise party for Uncle Billy Possum. Sammy Jay plots a ruse while others plot to join the feast. Next story: Peter Rabbit Sends Out Word.

Ammy Jay Peter Rabbit Billy Possum Blacky the Crow Reddy Fox Shadow Sammy Jay Jolly Mr. Sun Blacky Crow Weasel Billy Poesum Lone Pine Blacky the Red Sammy Jay Bammy Billy Bowser the Hound

Medal Found On Witness In Manning Riot Inquest

In Centralia a medal believed to have been given to W. L. W. who took part in the Armistice day shooting was found on Otto Haltia, a witness at the inquest into Thomas Manning’s death during the recent strike riot. In Portland, Oregon, six forest fires marked the season’s first.

Merchandise seized leads to W A Clark arrest

Detectives James O'Brien and T J Montgomery found about 500 dollars worth of merchandise in the home of W A Clark at 611 Wall St on Friday and detained him on an open charge. Detectives will identify the goods as stolen property.

W. A. Clark Wall St James O'Brien T. 3 Montgomery

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted to cure tiredness and digestive issues

An Irish style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for tired feelings and poor digestion. A grateful woman credits relief from sour stomach and distress, while a Justice of the Peace in Indiana says it made food taste good after three bottles, boosting appetite and daily meals.

Peru Hood

Soviet Policy Shift Prompts Thord Gray Remarks

General Thord Gray, former Kolchak ally, argues propaganda against Soviet Russia harms Allied interests and that Russia must be engaged commercially and diplomatically. He says his view changed during his time in Russia and now supports dealing with the Soviet government for civilization’s sake.

New York Russia Germany England France Italy I. Thord Gray Kolchak Thord-Gray

Noted Citizens Face Duty and Pay in Honest News

A thoughtful line stresses that those who can pay sustain duty with honest coin. It argues that those who dodge their responsibilities reveal a weaker character than the man who accepts his duties reliably.

Man Seeks Annulment Claims Unknown Wife Name

William R. Coyne, married last November, says in his annulment suit he does not know his wife's exact name. He was told after the wedding that she was Mrs. Mabel Woels of Chicago and still connected to Charles J. Woelz there.

San Franciao May Altho William R. Coyne Mabel Camp Mabel Woels Chicago Charles J. Woelz

Humphreys small booklets advertised for grip influenza cough

A Quincy woman requests multiple copies of Humphreys small booklets claiming relief after two years of doctoring. The notice promotes Doctor's Book of all diseases mailed free and lists Ramphrey’s Homeo Medicine Co. at 156 Willant Street, New York.

City Cases Before High State Court

Three important cases involving the city will be argued before the supreme court of Washington. Walter F. Meier says C A LaGrave defends a suit to rescind an order granting him two months salary after dismissal. Rainier Heat and Power seeks 30000 from the city over damages from a watermain break. William Chiselett argues that George R K Wilsons will left 5000 to the tuberculosis sanitarium is invalid.

Supreme Court of Washington Walter F. Meier C. A. LaGrave City Comptroller’s Office LaGrave Rainier Heat and Power Company William Chiselett Legenee George RK. Wilson

Mystery Man of Iowa Huntsman Dies in West

Bates Huntsman 83 Iowa's mystery man dies while known for a treasure hunt that aimed to locate 90000 dollars buried on the Klondike farm in Taylor County. He rose to prominence as a defendant in an 1868 murder case tied to a slain wealthy cattleman once linked to the James boys.

Bedford Iowa Bates Huntsmaun Huntsman

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