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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
9
The A. G. Barnes four ring wild animal circus visits Seattle on May 27 28 and 29 featuring a New York chorus trans planted to the backs of horses with 40 horses singing while they dance. The act includes 60 beauties replacing some trainers and the show emphasizes visual feats and captivating display.
A brief item notes a woman’s composed reaction as her rival proves skilled through training. The report highlights sportsmanship and competition dynamics without sensational detail.
A municipal league event features J J Bhive ly former state insurance commissioner and National Fire Prevention Association representative speaking on fire prevention at the cafeteria. Educational talks for mothers on child welfare follow at Frederick Nelson auditorium. An open house for Krainier Post American Legion and a debate on provincial awards to China are noted along with several births listed at local hospitals.
A compilation of marriage licenses shows names, ages, and residences across Beattie and surrounding areas. Entries include Charles G Wheeler Seattle 24 Ida Lulian Styler England 23 Henry John Pirb OS Catherine M Hannah Seattle legal Arthur I Chettain Chicago 26 and many others with Beattie as a frequent locale or origin.
New Bedford leaders under the Board of Commerce announce a 10 story hotel with 200 bedrooms, dining rooms, ball room, and gardens to serve travelers and function as a civic center. The project, funded by 6 percent first mortgage bonds, will open this summer and be leased for 21 years with rental yielding steady returns. Seattle is noted as a larger comparison.
A Spokane tragedy unfolds in wartime memory as Dan V Ban, born 1961 in Austria, returns from service haunted by his love for Sandpoint, Idaho’s Helen Hill. After posing as 19 to enlist, he serves abroad, wrestles with guilt, and ends his life beneath Spokane’s Monroe Street Bridge as Helen mourns nearby.
Mayor Caldwell vetoed a council bill granting a $5,000 deficiency appropriation for city advertising. He stated he will not sign any deficiency bills this season, explaining the measure contains a deficiency clause.
Mayor Caldwell announced on Monday he will hold an early week conference to discuss the railway finance situation. The plan aims to address funding needs and budgetary concerns facing the transit system.
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