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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

8

Spy film depicting Japanese spy system vanishes from market

A three month old motion picture titled Who's Your Servant? depicting a Japanese secret agent in a U S naval officer's home was pulled from distribution. The film's disappearance is blamed on Japanese diplomatic pressure and alleged race prejudice fears. Japanese officials and figures connected to the film are cited as orchestrating its removal.

America Tokyo Ton San Francisco Washington Littl Brown Brothers Spurlos National Foreign Trades Convention Seesue Hayakawa

Wealthy merchant sued for divorce and support

Mrs. Celia Buttnick, wife of Morris Buttnick, files in superior court claiming years of miserliness and neglect. She seeks separate maintenance of $500 monthly while alleging he left 18 months ago and supports his luxury lifestyle in a $75,000 mansion. They married in 1901 with three children, one now an adult. She cites dental care denial due to finances and notes his control of Buttnick Jobbing and Investment Co, valued near a quarter million, with $10,000 yearly salaries for both spouses.

Morris Buttnick Celia Buttnick Superior Court Buttnicks Madison

Governor Olcott Sats Air Record

Oregon Governor Olcott, traveling by air, flew from Blaine Washington to Stockton California then to San Francisco Bay and Sacramento for supper with Governor Stephens. He departed at 1230 a m for Salem Oregon.

Sacramento Cal Olcott Oregon Blaine Wash Stockton San Francisco Bay Stephens Salem

Oil Contracts Let by Daniels Navy on Atlantic Coast

Secretary Daniels announced contracts for 5,700,000 barrels of fuel oil for the navy on the Atlantic coast. The awards go to Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Standard Oil Company of Louisiana, the Texas Company, and Cochran Harper Company of Boston.

Washington Daniels Navy Atlantic Standard Oil Companies New Jersey Louisiana Texas Company Cochran Harper Company Poston

Pinto and the Lovely Lily A suffering horse tale

The story follows Pinto a wild range colt who befriends Lovely Lily on Capitol Hill. After a brutal trek from Yakima country to Seattle he endures starvation and abuse at Northwest Products plant. He is killed to save Lily whose fate hinges on his sacrifice and the Humane Society aids pursue charges against manager F H Ashley and others.

Minto Lily Pinto Capitol Hill Yakima Northwest Productso Black River Junction Northwest Products Company Hulmane Society Producta F. H. Ashley Toppeniah Seattle M. Cook Charles M. Porter Francis Herman The Humane Society Earl Ramage Ed Hughes John Frater Ashley Cook the Lovely

Styles in Cotton Serge to Cotton Baronette

The fashion notice lists fabrics Cotton Serge Cotton Gabardine Cotton Shantung and Cotton Baronette with trims such as wide tucks pin tucks hemstitching pockets belts and pearl buttons. Available in waist sizes 25 to 30.

Rose Burgundy Copenhagen

Despondent Issaquah Farmer Ends His Life

J. P. Nelson, an 80 year old Issaquah farmer, slashed his throat on Monday at his ranch. Found by his daughter, he had been despondent over domestic troubles and a failing mind. Relatives say his wife sought a guardian for him, which may have caused his brood. The body lay against a stump.

J. P. Nelson Nelson

Korean Slain in Palas Grocery Revolver Duel

James Palas a Sacramento grocer was released on bail after a fatal revolver duel with an unidentified Korean in Palas grocery. Palas refused to buy jewelry from the Korean, triggering the deadly confrontation last night.

Sacramento Cal James Palas Palas

Qualified electors reach near 100000 in Seattle election

Seattle’s qualified electors total 99,998 as of the school election in June. The count signals a turnout near one hundred thousand, surpassing numbers in any prior municipal, state, or national election with only two more voters needed to hit the century mark.

Seattle

Imitation Pearl Created by Oyster Shell Insertion

Japanese craftspeople fasten a mother of pearl piece inside the pearly oyster shells and leave it for several years to form a convincing imitation pearl. The process relies on natural shell deposition over time to create a lustrous bead.

Georgette Crepe at 2 45 a Yard in Fine Prints

Georgette crepe priced at 2.45 dollars per yard offers 40 inch width and the latest designs. This advertisement highlights quality and fashionable colorings for the fabric.

Panama Beach

Ribbon Special at 50c for taffeta or satin

Attractive ribbon selection on the upper main floor offers stiff taffeta or satin ribbons in many colors ideal for hairwork, ribbon bonbons, or sashes.

Divinity Puffs 50clb Daintiest Candy Picks

Divinity puffs offer a dainty candy choice for any reader seeking a sweet treat. The item promises light texture and delicate flavor in a compact confection suitable for gift or personal indulgence.

Men’s Dandy Good Shirts at Moderate Prices

The Bon Marche advertises men’s shirts in repp, poplin, and pebble cloth with one and two tone stripes in many colors. Sizes 14 to 17, soft cuffs, well made, guaranteed colors, on the lower main floor.

BON Marche

Go Carts and Children's Wear Featured in Basement Sale

Advertisement notes Fulton Collapsible Go Carts priced at 8.95 with light weight designs and 10 inch wheels, Fulton high side Folding Go Carts at 27.50 to 30.00 with 12 inch wheels, plus 45 cent per yard galateas for dresses and skirts in assorted colors and widths.

Fulton

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