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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1920

Page

16

Varsity Debate on Shantung Award at University

Under the auspices of the American Association a debate on Shantung is planned at 8 p m in the Fine Arts auditorium. Kenneth Cole and Hamlet Dodd of the University of Washington will speak for the affirmative with James Bailey and Morris Robins opposing.

American Association Raee Shantung China Alle’ieace Fine Arts Kenneth Cole Hamlet Dodd University of Washington James Bailey Morris Robins

Bargain Sale of Gar Tickets

City plans to finance the municipal railway by selling street car tickets in 1000 ticket blocks at a five percent discount. City Comptroller Harry W. Carroll proposes the plan, Mayor Caldwell says it merits consideration, and will bring the idea to the next council meeting. Superintendent Henderson opposes a warrant based operation and expects economies may shift traction to a paying basis. Carroll argues the sale would provide cash and avoid bank warrants.

Harry W. Carroll Caldwell Henderson Carroll

Charge Boy Forged Check for 10000

San Francisco May 17 William De Pons a 19 year old San Diego boy was arrested here on forgery charges and left with two San Diego officers to face the charge. He admitted forging a ten thousand dollar check payable to James Rolph Jr mayor of San Francisco and endorsed Fred Wray.

San Francisco Wilam de Pons San Diego de Pons Tain Matheson James Rolph Fred Wray

Fight Over Field Will Nearing End

Chicago May 17 trustees for the Field estate hear arguments completing the controversy over the Marshall Field will disposing of 100 000 000 in trust. The will allocated two fifths to Marshall Field III two fifths to Henry Field and a daughter the remaining fifth. Henry Field's death complicated the matter.

Chicago Marshall Wield Marshall Field Henry Field Henry Meld

Prepare to Launch British Challenger

Charles Nicholson the marine expert and designer of Shamrock Challenger for America's Cup directed preparations for launching the sloop in New York on May 17. He arrived yesterday from England. A widow claims dower rights to an illegitimate son by Penny Marsh, an English actress.

New York Charles Nicholson Shamrock TV Waa Ile England Penny Marsh

Blake Will Sell Out All His Furniture

Fred Blake owner of the Blake Furniture Store on Pike street near Fourth plans a full liquidation. The stock in the store and basement warehouse will be sold at prices from one fourth to one half off, with many items under half price. The Pike street store will close Monday and Tuesday. the sale opens Wednesday at 10 am and runs until exhausted. A full report appears in Tuesday's Star.

Fred Blake Blake Pike Street Fourth Avenue Seaboard National Bank Fourth Pitth Avenues Seattle Star

Sale Ad Highlights Fabrics Gloves and Linoleum Deals

A newspaper ad promotes Crepe De Chine fabric at bargain prices with shades Black Ivory White and Good weight material. It also offers Kid Gloves two clasp Glace at 1.75 and services on remnants from six to thirteen and a half square yards. Inlaid Linoleum special 1.25 per square yard and He rinted Linoleum at 0.86 per square yard. Linoleum Fourth Floor and Groves First Floor feature.

Groves

Eight Carpet Sweepers Offered In Oak and Mahogany

Eight standard carpet sweepers in oak and mahogany finishes priced at $2.95 each. On fourth floor.

Carter's Underwear Sale Ends Stock Clearance

Closeout sale of Carter's men underwear in four lots. Medium weight mercerized rifle and heavy ribbed cotton suits in white and ecru sizes 36 to 48. Prices cut from 2.00 2.50 to 1.65 per suit. Also ribbed cotton union suits sizes 34 to 46 now 2.35. Silk lisle and plain white wool suits offered at 3.45. Located in the men's section just inside the entrance.

Carter

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