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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
5
The council discusses a proposed ordinance to raise cash fares to 10 cents and offer three transfers for a quarter, eliminating transfer privileges. If passed as an emergency measure it could take effect immediately with a 30 day limit, aiming to cover expenses and debt service.
A faded caption describes a clerk snapping photos despite grieved bystanders. Two copper coins muffle the moment as a judge hears from complainants. The scene, linked to Shaps Bathing Girls, evokes prosaic old days and mentions granddaughters amid a blurred account.
Miss Florence Hocking a Stanford student, via the university paper, accuses female students of rampant African Golf or crapshooting and cigarette smoking. She claims some women are better crap shooters than men and that many spend excessive time with smoking. Denials and counter charges flood the university office.
The Tong Man was shown Monday night at the Class A theatre despite protests by local Chinese. An injunction obtained Monday afternoon against Sheriff Stringer and a prior one against police aimed to prevent interference. Theatre manager Bart Cramm was arrested on a warrant charging displaying pictures forbidden by city ordinance. The case was to be argued before Presiding Judge Ronald Tuesday morning.
Military services for Elmer B. Riley, a university law student and seas veteran, killed in a Thanksgiving Day auto accident, were held at the Buckley King Chapel in Tacoma at 3 o'clock Tuesday. Costa Rican women have been granted the right to vote and to hold state municipal and congressional offices.
Fragmentary line hints at advertising claim for value and quality, likely a supermarket or food product. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or locations are readable. Summary limited by unreadable OCR. core idea is promotional value focus.
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