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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
9
A Geneva dispatch notes the world’s first real congress of nations with strong Japanese presence. The American delegation appears puzzled by league politics as reporters fill seats and dispense dispatches. The article highlights a disjointed American view amid many nations and limited American official presence.
More than 400 persons attend the T Cochran post No 40 Legion open house at Ballard Monday evening. Members of the Seat Rainier and Noble posts with ladies are present. The event is presided over by George, commander of the Cochran post.
Adams was given a week to plead at his request as he faces a grand larceny charge alleging falsified fire insurance documents. He appeared before Judge J. T. Ronald for arraignment.
Germany seeks a voice in the League of Nations discussions over mandates. Millen accuses Berlin of impudence and aims to expose German tactics. The assembly plans to wait for a new US administration before covenant amendments and considers Austria Bulgaria for membership, with Baltic petitions held.
Rainier National Park advisory board at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday proposed one way roads between Paradise Inn and Nisqually Glacier to ease congestion. The board agreed action is needed instead of stopping traffic at the control station.
George W Walker a Seattle pioneer died Sunday at his home 364 John st was laid to rest at the Bonney-Watson chapel with services at 2 p m followed by burial in Washelli cemetery
Funeral arrangements were in preparation for Don Campbell who died Monday at Paseo. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Campbell of 116 Fourth Ave.
Funeral services were held at the Bonney Witton establishment on Tuesday afternoon for Dr Abraham Sharples father of Dr C W Sharples. Cremation followed.
Idaho Falls report says Oregon Short Line passenger train No 29 derailed at Cotton switch. Engineer Joseph Burno injured in the incident and reported in critical condition.Authorities investigating cause and assessing damages to rolling stock.
In Wheeling West Virginia spiral puttees become the latest fashion among high school girls and spread to older sisters. Stores report rising demand as the weather dips and girls claim the wraps keep their legs warm.
The Brotherhood of the First Methodist Church plans Wednesday reunion and banquet in the church auditorium. Captain Maxx Mc Culloush, an army aviator, died in a crash at Boiling Field.
A man received a manslaughter sentence for a July incident in the state pen where a fight at a bar led to a deadly shooting after a drinking party ended. The assailant fired at Chris G. Greeer during a brawl when a return to the scene triggered violence.
In probate court Tuesday Judge KR Gay of Buenos Aires left real and personal property to his widow Mrs Lillian B R Gay. The decedent's life insurance goes to daughter Mrs Hazel Gay Hiumber. Farthquake shocks were felt in Cordoba and Las Lala.
An aeroplane stalled 800 feet above the University and crashed into a bunker on the golf course Tuesday afternoon. Passengers David Logs, Darwin Mélenest, Leslie I. Frounda and Loew escaped serious injury. plane damage was $150 while the Merit team prepared to photograph the new stadium.
Fire partially destroyed the Sunday school building of Plymouth Church Brooklyn once preached by Henry Ward Beecher. The blaze damaged the church’s mares and water line, destroyed Beecher’s historic portrait, and ruined relics, manuscripts, notes, and Beecher’s Civil War sword and uniform.
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed Mother Ryther’s drive to raise twenty five thousand dollars for an expansion to her child home. More than 190 youngsters are cared for. Donations and clothing and food gifts are being received at Empire Building Room 254. The effort continues through the year. Also noted, services were held for William Paul Allan, a former O and W Railway special agent, who died Sunday at Swedish Hospital.
Mrs Willam W Utter head of the Seattle Red Cross roll call warns only one day remains to pay annual dues and enroll. She appeals to Seattle citizens and outlying towns noting gratifying enrollment and progress. In Vancouver B C W D Rocks, iron ore and mining expert, drops dead.
An old advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary arven dissolved into the scalp at night will destroy dandruff by morning. It asserts four more applications remove all signs and itching ceases, hair appears healthier, and statesquidarvon is available at any drug store as an inexpensive remedy.
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