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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
8
City Attorney George A outlines recommended changes to the traffic code including bans on double parking and parking on downtown avenues for pin machines. Provisions restrict loading periods on First, Third and Fourth avenues and limit downtown parking to short intervals, with stricter enforcement planned.
Oakland police report Pat Murphy, on duty at the city hotel, was frisked for his pen while lining up prisoners for morning inspection. Murphy fears a thief may have infiltrated the hotel, leaving him uneasy about safety and integrity in the area.
Glasgow reports Bryant and May Ltd purchases 9800 acres in Scotland to plant aspen trees, aiming to end dependence on Russian supply. Separately services for Mrs. Goodrich, aged about 80, will be Friday at 12 p.m. at Butterworth's from EB 80th Street.
Miss Alice M. Robertson of Muskogee Oklahoma a Republican candidate wins the second district seat in Congress becoming the second woman in the House. Known as The Jane Addams of the West she has a long record including postmistress service under Roosevelt and wartime cafeteria work for soldiers.
In Toledo on November 4 a horse car marked Man o War carried a horse that bore little likeness to the famous racer. The horse was heavily blanketed and drew attention with bottles clinking in its stall. Detectives, led by Inspector W D Delehanty, investigated as the hay was found filled with liquor.
In Des Moines on November 4 a city order bans bare leg choruses in burlesque shows affecting principals and chorus performers as authorities vow strict enforcement.
The piece argues against male voting and credits 1920 with a shift where women would dominate household roles. It cites Dr. T Baillie Smith and Mrs Aaron Watkins, noting men leaving jobs and assuming home duties while women advance. It mentions Sarah T Higgins calling for change and warns of political manipulation.
An Japanese woman submerged herself in a pond declaring she gave her life for granddaughter Rei Rate, 17, believed to be sick due to the pond god. The note, found after the act, attributes the granddaughter’s illness to the god and expresses the elder’s wish to appease it.
In Memphis on November 4 Mrs Fannie Goll was not at home when intruders broke in. They left a note claiming they took all her clothing and warned they would return for her next.
The Evansville city directory lists Mayor Bosse as honorable and notes that no other city residents are labeled honorable.
A sale advertisement touts hemp mattresses and beds in stock. HE MATTRESSES are all cotton felt, priced at 9.25 dollars, well made and comfortable with blue cre tonne tick and roll edge in all sizes. T BEDS are full size with two types of posts and fillers in white ivory and Vernis finishes.
Fourth floor sale offers imperfect window shades and a variety of tapestry and Axminster rugs in multiple colors. Prices range from $1.25 to $5.45 with sizes 27 by 54 inches. Limited quantities and reduced prices attract buyers for hall and bedroom use.
Bon Marche slashes prices on women’s leather pumps and oxford heels to 5.85 with broken size lines. Children’s and boys’ shoes in gunmetal calf or patent leather drop to 3.65 to 4.65 with various styles and laces. Lower main floor.
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