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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1920
Page
14
Police search for a bold gunman who robbed Lewis Hoover and friend Joseph Blu in the Pioneer store at 637 First Ave Sunday night. He forced Hoover to hand over $191.21 from the till and departed leisurely, reportedly seen boarding a Seattle streetcar. Officers checked the car but found no trace of the robber.
In Tacoma a tall man visits M P Myers tin shop asking for a still. Myers refuses claiming it’s for another customer. The visitor insists, a dispute ensues, and the revenue agent’s badge ends up in jail.
Malta Mont Nov 1 The big horse company in Montana will cease horse raising and sell thousands at final auction. The X company will shift to cattle only in the future as motor cars and tractors are blamed by officials for the change.
A discussion explores whether mothers shape baby talk for their children or children imitate their mothers, examining language development and family interaction dynamics.
Salvation Army campaign in Seattle by the 91st division men and Elks aims to raise 125000 for a girls home and men’s service building. The big benefit dance will be at the Armory Saturday night despite no final return figures yet. Drive HQ will stay open to collect late subscriptions.
Report notes large salmon and fur catches raise wealth of Alaska Natives. Indians travel outside to buy items, demanding ship berths and captain seats. Purser complaints rise as every purchase prompts a 100 dollar bill. carriers struggle to provide change. Includes Minnesota crash: Mercedes Nolan among three killed in a car wreck.
Several hundred women signed the Red Cross membership roll at the Fine Arts building as part of a home block plan to collect annual dues. Meeting chair Mrs Utter stressed the effort is not a drive for money but a messenger system between members and headquarters with a one dollar dues target. Seattle will stage the collection and the list of community chairmen is to be announced this week.
The weather bureau reports unsettled conditions east of the Mississippi on election day with rain and clouds from a moving disturbance. Clearing is expected later in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and parts of the East Gulf states, while heavy snow in the plains may hinder rural voters. west of the Mississippi, fair cold weather is forecast.
At a weekly King County Democratic Club meeting in seven cafeteria on Saturday, members offered national and state Democratic victory predictions for Tuesday's elections.
Claude C. Ramsay candidate for reelection to the county board of commissioners First district spoke at a Republican rally in Kirkland promising to continue road building and careful use of public money under his progressive policy.
Last minute statements from three gubernatorial candidates claim victory. Gov. Louis F. Hart predicts the entire Republican ticket will succeed. Judge W. W. Biack expects a plurality of at least 25 000. Robert Bridges foresees the largest vote ever for a governor in this state.
Traveling men may vote while on the road if they obtain a certificate of registration before leaving home precinct. The document allows voting at the nearest polling place when traveling.
Senator Wesley L. Jones will address the final luncheon of the Women s King County Republican club at Meves Cafetaria at noon Monday. Monday night Alfred H Lundin and Edward Judd will speak at Redmond and a rally is set for Tnumclawn led by Victor Zednick and F B Creel.
The notes state the L C Smith building floors unknown. Clarence B. Bagley is listed as Seattle historian and public works secretary. Ballard’s annexation occurred in May 1907. Other items claim the highest Seattle point is at 35th Ave, W and Othello St at about 620 feet, and the largest schooner beer in town pre dry spell.
The article notes Grover Cleveland Taft Wilson era lucky telegraph device used for election news. It describes Cox ending his campaign in Toledo amid a belief that luck influences outcomes. It also covers Cox’s stance on the league of nations and Harding’s opposition, with election returns due Tuesday night.
Senator Warren G. Harding projects a GOP win in Ohio and a stronger Senate majority as he campaigns from his Marion offices. He urges decisive support for Republican aims, warns against a Democratic plan to join the League of Nations, and promises to consult the Senate and American people before shaping foreign policy.
On the eve of the election each of the three parties asserts victory. Republican spokesman Charles Hebberd expresses confidence in large Republican wins, Democratic chair George F. Christensen predicts Democrats carry Washington, and Farmer-Labor leader D. C. Coates says the former labor ticket will perform strongly west and east of the mountains, strongest on the west.
A San Francisco report explains coffee tasting as a key step in blend creation. The tasters sample each shipment at a table of cups before grinding and roasting, revealing the careful selection behind every breakfast coffee.
A Denver article notes bootleggers test liquor by burning a teaspoon sample. Fire burned blue indicates safer whiskey, red-tinged flame signals wood alcohol. The piece mocks long practice, claiming some earn over $600 monthly, with talk of connoisseurs choosing percolators or tin pots for coffee.
A comparison notes New York City's student count exceeds North Dakota's total population. The figures reflect urban schooling scale versus statewide demographics, highlighting district size differences.
Edward B. Carlson a news vendor was shot in the right thigh during a poolroom fight at 703 Union St he was reported out of danger. Police could not obtain a statement on the cause and another man was stabbed but not found. Carlson initially claimed he was shot by boys with a rifle near 86th St and Greenwood Ave. He admitted drinking.
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