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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
8
A reflective piece argues perpetual motion is impossible due to friction and conservation of energy. It shares a childhood experiment, cautions against overreaching inventors, and explains that all mechanisms ultimately consume stored energy.
Washington May 11 The Supreme Court’s decision on the WeWest prohibition enforcement act suits is awaited by Anti-Saloon League officials and liquor interests before the June 7 summer recess. Either outcome will delay relief for drinkers until postwar action. Congress may be pressed to revise the Volstead Act, while campaigns for light wine and beer exemptions are planned to appear as non intoxicating.
Wire notices from Mexico City report bubonic plague cases in Vera Cruz. London notes death of Dr George Morrison the politician and correspondent. New York announces Norwegian explorer Christian Ledf will use a hydroplane on his sixth Arctic expedition. Fresno reports streetcar strike violence with thrown tig and tomatoes. Osaka news Italian aviators Masiero and Lieut Ferrari arrive in Tokyo from Rome. Stockholm mentions Bolshevik era atrocities and labor tensions. Walla Walla cites Shriners event. New York reveals wholesale forgery via permits to move liquor from bonded warehouses.
In the Mason ic club rooms Arcade building on Thursday noon June 3 the Canadian Club will discuss a steamship for the Fourth of July excursion. Miss Caffray of the First Methodist church is noted for a world first honor.
A multi headed crowd watches as the horse Dobbin belonging to A B C of Lake Forest Park wanders toward a softened bank by the lowered Lake Washington canal. He sinks into oozy turf and is freed by firefighters and local volunteers using ropes and planks. After a rubdown and warm supper the horse recovers.
Ole Hanson, former Seattle mayor, asserts Caldwell knew all details of the $15 million Stone Webster street railway offer. Hanson says Caldwell was consulted on every phase and that Walter Meierman became corporation counsel at Caldwell’s request. Hanson cites wartime transport failures, government shipyard demands, and voting support for the purchase approved by voters.
London May 31 Italian troops commanded by Guabrielle d Annunzio shelled a small town near Fiume that had been held by Italian regulars since May 26. Foreign office officials offered no details and had no confirmation of a planned broader assault on the Jugoslavs.
Federal and county officers raided Bert Kolb's Allentown cabin Sunday morning. Kolb was jailed Monday. The woman fled out the back as deputies entered. A deputy fired five shots in the air. Four quarts of whisky and four quarts of home made brew were confiscated.
Sheriff John Stringer learned Charles Funk held at Eugene Oregon was the suspect in the slaying of Walter Bagnall near Kent last March. Funk was arrested in Eugene after a telegram to Stringer stated a man suspected of being the slayer was detained. Later reports identified Funk as the suspect and note he is wanted here for alleged check frauds.
The trial of Madge Ann Sawyer charged with second degree murder for shooting her husband Howard J. Sawyer on Lake Union May 19 was set for June 14 by Superior Court Judge Mitchell Gilliam. Her lawyer Id C Hyde entered a plea of temporary insanity and the examiner found her sane now after a prior mental state.
Lansing Wells, purchasing agent for the Yellowstone Park Hotel Co., shot himself in Helena. He was 62, a New York native, and died last night from self inflicted gunfire.
Silk Envelope Chemises offered at 1.95 for the June Sale of White. Crepe de Chine envelopes are lace trimmed with hand embroidery and ribbon straps. Other items include Silk Gowns at 86.95 and Camisoles at 1.00 with lace, satin and embroidery details.
The Bon Marche offers thousands of dollars worth of new undermuslins and silk undergarments at reduced prices. A large stock of Philippine underwear is repriced for the occasion. Buyers urged to come in tomorrow for splendid savings.
Philippine Lingerie advertises envelope chemises and gowns at $2.95 $3.95 and $4.50. Descriptions emphasize hand embroidery in floral designs and drawn work across all pieces, highlighting dainty workmanship and value.
Lingerie gowns chemises and petticoats offered at 1.95 with lace embroidery and trim. Night gowns 1.50 and envelope chemises 1.25 to 1.50. Cupid and Windsor batistes pink with blue butterflies attractively trimmed. Bloomers and fine lingerie cloth pieces decorate a second floor sale at Bon Marche.
The June Sale of White features reduced prices on cotton fabrics for lingerie dresses and children's clothing. Listings include 27-inch India Linon 20¢ a yard, mercerized batiste at 35¢ to 60¢, white voiles from 40¢ to 65¢, white organdies 60¢ to 75¢, and Glasgow Suitings 35¢ a yard.
A June sale advertises Dainty White undergarments and summer wear for babies and children. It promotes undershirts for daughters, wash suits for baby boys, and white frocks for little sisters with discounted pricing. The item emphasizes family wardrobes and seasonal bargains.
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