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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1919

Page

10

Progressives Decide Issue in Senate Power Fight

United Press reports that Senate Progressives will not back Penrose or Warren for finance and appropriations chairs or for president pro tem. They aim to avoid risking Republican control while keeping leverage to block old guard leadership. Final plans hinge on candidate picks and strategy.

Washington Senate Penrose Warren Appropriations R Warren Progress Old Guard Hiram Johnson Lenroot

Hood's Sarsaparilla a Spring Blood Purifier

A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal tonic for blood, liver, and kidney ailments. It claims long-standing efficacy, broad sales, and medicine crafted by experienced physicians and a seasoned pharmacist.

Hood

Customs booze theft case up before federal grand jury

Federal grand jurors convened to consider the theft of about $20 000 worth of whisky from the U S apraiser s warehouse. Ten men have been arrested with several former policemen among them and indictments hinge on grand jury action. The case of counterfeiter F B Wilson and related shooting of Deputy Marshal Rooke will also be examined. Additional witnesses connected to sailing ship Edward West raid are sought. The panel includes R P Callahan David H M Paul Nelson W Parker Tillie Gordon and others.

Tuesaday U. S Robert C. Saunders U. 8 Gus F. Hasselblad W. F. Patton Nd Hagen Dick Russell Thomas Russell Health Department J. W. Lochwane Fred Smart Ed Carey Joe Mangini Jimmy Morrison F. B. Wilson U. & Marshal Rooke Hooke Mia Elsie Winterbottom Ruth Phippa Frederick Hansen Edward West Hansen Charles Hannan West Federal Grand Jury R. P. Callahan David HM. Paul Nelson W. Parker Tillie Gordon Claude A. Richie Joseph R. Dorsey Peter Sorenson Lillian Hadcliffe Harry Coughlin C. H. Bennett Albert Guntafson Wm. Snell W. E. Morris Estella Brunts L. Willoughby Theo. W. Smith A. M. Snyder Sam McGee W. W. Butler EB. J. Beeka Chas. H. Rattray Wm. E. Stevens John F. Schnei- Clark C.C . Wrage

Street Car Crashes Into Cabbage Patch

Motorman F. E. Morton steered a street car off its rails near N 29th and plunged into a Green Lake garden patch. The impact felled a light pole and damaged sidewalk and curb for about 50 feet. Passengers were shaken but none injured. Conductor I. W. Fowler was aboard.

F. E. Morton Green Lake Garden N. 29Th Ft I. W. Fowler

Concert At Camp Lewis Honors General Johnston

A free concert honoring Major General Wm. H. Johnston and staff will be held Friday evening, May 16, at the Liberty theatre Camp Lewis. Sponsors include the Camp Lewis Red Cross and the Camp Lewis YMCA with cooperation from the theatre. Officers, men in camp, and the public are invited.

Wm. H. Johnston Liberty Theatre Camp Lewis Winnifred Lugrin Fahey Victoria B. C Harrison T. Raymond Bellingham Waah Camp

No Demand For State Seed Oysters At Tacoma Sale

As the state fishery reserves opened seed oyster sales Monday there were no buyers. Three thousand sacks at 1.50 per sack were offered at the Oyster Reserve in Thurston County and Clifton Reserve in Mason County, but growers statewide show sufficient supply and are not purchasing.

Thurston County Clifton Mason County

Want Old Glory in School Rooms

At a Seattle Business club meeting on Monday night members voted 50 dollars to the Ladies auxiliary of the G A B for placing an American flag in every public school room. Auxiliary members say only 20 percent of schoolrooms currently display the Stars and Stripes.

Business Club of Seattle Ladies’ Auxiliary

World learns of newborn Irene Van Horne

Officer Ralph Van Horne of the police automobile division welcomes a daughter named Irene born at 7 p.m. weighing six pounds eight and a half ounces at the Van Horne residence. The event is announced to the world as Cody, cigars bought, and pride expressed.

Ralph van Horne 32Nd Ave Automobile Division The Police Department van Horne Ralph Irene

Portland Wife Sues Over Denied Funny Papers

Mrs. Frederick Norton files for divorce alleging her husband blocked their children from reading the funny papers. The suit highlights family frictions and custody questions in Portland.

Portland Frederick Norton

Drapery Remnant Sale On Lace Nets and Silks

Cretonnes priced 35 to 2.00 reduced to 15c to 95c yard. Lace nets worth 50c to 3.00 cut to 25c to 55c yard. Silk kapock from 2.75 3.50 reduced to 85c 1.35 yard. Scrims marquisette damasks velours and tapestries offered at radical reductions. Lace nets 54 inches wide ecru, made for a government contract, superior quality. Rooming house and hotel furnishers targeted. small quantities, broad variety, best remnant values yet. Manufacturers seconds with minor weaving defects but intact wear. Shades 36x72 inches in green tan, mounted on spring rollers. On sale tomorrow and Thursday each 55c.

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