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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

17

Read Marked Cards In Court Shock Trial

In New York on November 6 Assistant District Attorney McGrath read marked cards from the back to challenge the defense and prove marks in a poker game suit. Max Steurer argued for dismissal of the indictment charging that Laula Krohnberg used marked cards in a December game and won a $14 000 stud pot. Stever read the cards, the judge could not decide, and McGrath read the backs without error. The judge reserved decision on Steuer's motion.

New York McGrath Laula Krohnberg Max DD. Steurer Stever McIntyre Steuer

Giant Oysters Caught in Maurice River Cove

In N Jersey, oysters large enough to fill a quart measure 36 per shell are being harvested from Maurice River Cove. About a thousand oysters fill a large barrel and sell for 7 to 7.50 dollars per barrel, a slight price rise from last year.

N. Jersey N. J Maurice River Cove

Deaf Mutes Rewed After Divorce in Dallas

Deaf couple C. M. Wilson and Neva Wilson, previously married and divorced, were remarried by Judge Sam Harnett after they settled their differences. Both parties are deaf mutes and used sign language to conclude the arrangement.

Dallas C. M. Wilson Neva Wilson Sam Harnett

Nail in Shoe Aids Death in Plank Drowning

PEEKSKILL New York on November 6 protruding nail in James Graybill's shoe triggered his fall from the gangplank and doomed rescue attempts. The incident details a fatal drowning blamed on the nail.

Peekskill N. Y James Graybill

Women suffrage shifts view on city street cleaning in Chicago

Miss Deana Marie Anderson, a city street cleaner salesman, argues that newly enfranchised women should use the ballot to improve municipal health. She cites Dr. Jennie C. Murphy on the Chicago city commission and says women can elect better officials to oversee streets and public property.

Miss Anderson Edward M. Thierry Deak Chicago Anderson Eeia Mies Anderson Jennie C. Murphy Yankton, D Miss Murphy

Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother

Advertisement advises stopping meat intake when kidney discomfort occurs and promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia drink to flush and stimulate kidneys. Claims long usage for bladder and urinary issues and general blood purification. Sponsored health product pitch touts safety and low cost.

Woman rises from stenography to sales in city firm

The interview notes a woman who dismissed old stereotypes of salesmanship and explains how she transitioned from a stenographer to selling in a city firm after a chance encounter with a contractor. She cites cleaner cities in London versus American towns and reflects on evolving attitudes toward women in demanding jobs.

America

Spain Wages War on Price of Food

In Madrid and other towns influential committees are forming to push a campaign for lowering prices of essential commodities. The movement focuses on reducing the cost of everyday items for consumers nationwide.

Spain Madrid

Dallas Hen Owners Union Contest Frustrates Neighborhood

Cassie Thorp complains that neighbors keep chickens loose in her yard as a hen owners union forms in Dallas. The city prosecutor suggests arrest but Cassie says new hens keep being released to retaliate. In Columbus, Ohio, Robert Taft, son of William H. Taft, is elected to the state house of representatives.

Dallas Cassie Thorp Cassie Columbus Robert Taft Wm. H. Taft House of Representatives

Funny Stories for Entombed Miners

A brief note from SAN SALVADOR IZALCO near SONSENATE mentions entombed miners and a lighthearted line about funny stories from their situation. The source’s tone appears informal with geographic markers and a focus on miners.

Chesterfield Eng Jesse James Thomas Watson San Salvador Izalco Sonsenate

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