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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

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Prize Winners Named in Cynthia Grey Contest Series

The final Cynthia Grey contest of The Star closes with three winners. First prize $5 goes to Mrs. George Kraemer of 721 17th Ave City. Second prizes $2.50 each go to Mrs. D. W. O'Neil and Mrs. EB. A. Ussher. Checks will be mailed.

Cynthia Grey The Star George Kraemer 17Th Ave D. W. O'Neil R. F. PD Seattle EB. A. Ussher Gregory Way Bremerton Wash Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt

Betty Brainerd Denied Kidnaping Link In Tacoma Case

Betty Brainerd was reported to deny being the woman at the wheel in the car that kidnaped Baby Bobby Stagg from his Tacoma home on September 14. Authorities insist she drove the car and face trial in Tacoma on December 13. Witnesses linked Brainerd to the kidnapping through actions with the child in stores and at the Wahaske home. Deputy Beebe said the defense would fail without locating Bobby and Edith Nicholson.

Betty Brainerd Bobby Stagg Tacoma George Stagg Miss Brainerd Herbert Beebe Betty Stagg Edith Nicholson Henry BR. Wahaaske Slater 10Th Ave Bobby Wahaske Beebe Mida Mary Waller Myrtle Jones W. G. Jones 12Th Ave. N New York Miss Jones Hier S. Strickland Seattle Canadian Pacific Heebewald Miss Oliver Union St

Harding declares League dead after election landslide

Marion Ohio reports President elect Harding declares the League of Nations dead after the Republican victory. A mock funeral for the League is staged as Harding promises to carry out the mandate. Nation's election returns show Harding with 404 electoral votes to Cox 127. Senate 59-37. House 281-153.

Raymond Clapper Marion Ohio League of Nations Miech Warren G. Harding United States League of Nation Harding League Nationa Washington Warren G. Harding James M. Cox Senate House

Deportation Hearing Underway for Jap Stowaway Kishiro Hishinuma

A deportation hearing for Kishiro Hishinuma, a Japanese stowaway found aboard the liner Columbia several days ago, was held Friday before Immigration Inspector W. E. Callahan.

Kishiro Hishinuma Columbia W. E. Callahan

Slay 17 Police In Irish Town

The Evening Star reported Ulster forces killed seventeen police near Mullingar in Meath county. The Irish office said Lieutenant Hambledon died near Nenagh on a Tipperary road. Reprisals caused panic in Mullingar as residences and a creamery burned and a civilian was killed.

London Not Evanteen Eee Tgn'ypollee Free Mullagar Wet Meath

Chinaman Runs Mile While Asleep in Harbor

Patrolmen spot Chinaman Chico trotting along the waterfront at 6 30 am. He appears to be running in his sleep after waking in a ship’s bunk. An interpreter learns he is dreaming of speed, not fleeing, and immigration will ship him back.

Lum Leo Chilo Himalayas China G. F. Reynolds W. W. Dench Reynolds Chio Chico Altho Chip Som H Tho Chico Cuba San Francisco

First Symphony Given Tonight at Meany Hall

The opening concert of Seattle's season by the symphony at Meany Hall on campus. Director John Spargtr praised the ensemble as the most wonderful gathering of musicians here. Recruited artists from eastern centers join the ranks as seats sell briskly.

Seattle Meany Hall University Campus John Spargtr

President Wilson Offers Ship and Yacht to Harding

President Wilson placed at the disposal of President Elect Harding an American battleship and the yacht Mayflower for Harding's planned visit to the Panama Canal.

Wilson Harding Washington President Wilson Elect Harding Mayflower Panama Canal

Divorce suit cites habitual drunkenness and threats in Clark case

Jessie J. Clark files for divorce from Allen J. Clark alleging years of drinking. He allegedly drove her from the home on October 31 1920 while brandishing a knife and a hand wielding an axe and threatening harm to her and potential helpers. The couple married 28 years and have five children aged 12 to 24.

Jessie J. Clark Allen J. Clark Clarks

A Shave and the Grave Habit by Barber Gies

Barber Gies, cheerful despite fear of dead bodies, recounts turning aversion into habit by visiting a morgue at noon. After quitting a shop, he returns to the Palace hotel and keeps regular morgue visits to cope, concluding life is about aversion and habit.

Hal Armstrong Barber C. W. Giles Palace Hotel Ing Seattle Gies Tonya Claire Glen Georgetown

Japanese Press Sees California Vote as Risk to U.S. Ties

Tokyo editorials express disappointment and warn of possible consequences after California voters approve anti alien land law. Kokumin warns seed of armed conflict, Yorozu fears dreadful term, Yomiuri links to presidential race, Nichi Nichi criticizes government delay yet trusts U.S. federal sincerity.

Tokyo California Japan Kokumin Marquis Okuma Yomiuri Harding Ite Nichi Nichi

Robber suspect shot by cop after pursuit

Elwood Cox twenty was shot thru the abdomen by motorcycle patrolman C V Harvey as Cox fled after a holdup at a Standard Oil station. Cox’s companion escaped. police seek the other man. Lincoln, the robbed station agent, says the same man robbed him a month earlier. Cox was hospitalized in critical condition after an operation to save his life.

C. V. Harvey Elwood Cox City Hospital Cox Standard Oillas Sixth Ave Charles St First Ave. S Horton St H. F. Eegert Charles Jr Lincoln Eggert Firatave. 8 Spokane St Harvey William Halffman First Ave Spokawest Rair Halffman Shrvey

Seek to Prevent Oriental Leasing The Anti Japanese League Pushes State Land Act

The Anti Japanese League of Washington seeks signatures for an initiative to restrict land ownership and leases by Japanese and other aliens. The proposed act mirrors California’s 1913 measure, aims to limit leases to two years, requires good faith disclosures, and empowers authorities to escheat land acquired in violation.

Anti Japanese League of Washington California Japan United States United

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