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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

16

Harding urges scrapping league ends futility of talk

Des Moines, Oct 7 Senator Warren G Harding said rejection, not interpretation, should be the fate of League of Nations obligations. He argued it is futile to discuss scrapping something already scrapped and endorsed Cummins while noting strong opposition to his railroad act reflection. He framed an America self reliant politically and questioned Wilson era associations.

Raymond Clapper Des Moines Iowa Warren G. Harding Harding Cummins America Wilson Paris

Christensen Heads Demos At State Central Meeting

At the Democratic state central committee meeting in the Frye hotel, George F. Christensen of Stevenson was re elected chairman. R L Smith won the open seat left by Martin Maloney who asked not to be voted a member. Maloney will join the executive committee to retain his influence. Finances were discussed and Cox was urged to still aim to carry the state.

Democratic State Central Committee Frye Hotel George F. Christensen Stevenson Skamania County Martin Maloney R. L. Smith Maloney Cox

All GOP Governor Aspirants Back Hart Campaign Effort

Republican candidates for governor rally behind Hart, with the central committee and Chairman Hebdberd planning a broad speaking tour to support the state campaign.

Hart Republican Aidhet Cerptral Committee Hebdberd

Agnes Hart Wilson Seeks Congress Seat in 15th District

Miss Agnes Hart Wilson, daughter of former secretary of labor William B. Wilson, announces candidacy for Congress from Pennsylvania's 15th district. She has been prominent in Washington social circles since her father's cabinet appointment.

President Wilson William B. Wilson Pennsylvania Washington Agnes Hart Wilson Congress Miss Wilson

Premier of Canada to Attend Seattle Yukon Order Dinner

Arthur Meighen will join a Seattle dinner on December 1 celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Yukon Order of Pioneers. A representative of President Wilson and all state senators and congressmen are expected to attend.

Arthur Meighan Canada Wilson Yukon Order of Pioneers

Tumulty Demands Produce Records

Washington October TJ. P. Tumulty secretary to President Wilson says Senator Spencer of Missouri is invited to produce official records of the peace conference to back his charge that the president promised military aid to Romanians and Serbs if attacked again. He notes no stenographic reports exist here, only an official note in Paris.

Washington TJ. P. Tumulty Wilson Spencer Missouri Tumulty Paris

Chinese Alphabet Reduced to Thirty Nine Letters

A curious language reform replaces sixty eight hundred and eight letters of Chinese with a compact set of thirty nine symbols to form a new alphabet. The change aims to simplify writing and reading while preserving pronunciation and meaning for education and literacy.

Gubernatorial Campaigns Highlighted by Republican Tour

The state sees gubernatorial candidates and a score of other leading Republicans touring to build support. The cross state visits aim to rally party backing ahead of key races and mobilize voters.

States Gaining In Population In 1920 Census Figures

The census bureau released 1920 counts for states with totals and 1910-to-1920 increases. Virginia 2,206,361. Pennsylvania 8,720,159. Ohio 6,759,368. Michigan 3,667,222. Florida 966,296. Arkansas 1,760,996. Philadelphia corrected 1,825,779 and Detroit revised 993,678 with large percentage rises.

Washington State of Town Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio State of Michigan Florida Arkansas Michigan Philadelphia Detroit Mich

Fall Advertising Term at Y Opens

Fall and winter advertising course opens Oct 19 announced by the educational department of the YMCA. Conducted by a committee of local advertisers and merchants, the course is open to men aiming for advertising as a profession and to others including merchants.

Saving money a common concern across jobs

Inquiries reveal varied habits among professionals about saving income for rainy days. Electrician George H Maire plans to save for the future, while others express reluctance or deferment, noting different personal circumstances and attitudes toward thrift.

In 5 Accidents She Lives in 6th Dies

London report details Mia. Joan Campbell a 72 year old woman known for seven years of street accidents. After sixth crash she died of injuries from being struck by a vehicle. Her habit was to dart into traffic without looking for approaching cars. The article also notes an unrelated line about an electric furnace at 3730 degrees.

London Mia Joan Campbell

Tanlac Restores Health Says A Eltzroth Of Portland Oregon

A 70 year old Portland man A Eltzroth reports Tanlac changed his life after two years of stomach and kidney trouble. He describes improved appetite sleep energy and relief from rheumatism and dizziness after multiple bottles and now praises the remedy to friends. The note mentions Tanlac being sold in Seattle by Bartel Stores.

O.G.C Sirs Goitre W. S. McIntyre O. G. C. Gottre W.D. McIntyre Portland Tanlac A. Eltzroth Dana Street Oregon Sry Taniac Seattle Bartel

Jenkins Quits Mexico Region After Kidnapping and Pressued Claim

William Jenkins former American consul at Puebla quits Mexico for good after being kidnapped by bandits a year ago and released on a $160 000 ransom. He reportedly prepared a claim against the Mexican government for mistreatment by federal authorities following his release and charges of conspiracy in paying the ransom.

Jenkins Puebla Mexico State Department

Laundrymen to Attend National Convention in San Francisco

After a day at Fortuna park with a native foods barbecue, over 300 Northwest laundrymen will ride a special train to San Francisco for the Laundryowners' National Association 37th annual convention from October 11 to 16. Twenty seven Seattle laundrymen are among the delegates.

Fortuna Park San Francisco Laundryowners’ National Association Seattle

Freed From Charge of Taking Cordwood

George Chatters, arrested Tuesday after patrolmen said they caught him with cordwood, was released for lack of sufficient evidence. The Star reported his statement Wednesday.

George Chatters the Star

Cotton War Narrows in Georgia

Atlanta October 7. Destruction of cotton ginns and businesses across the cotton belt spurred by refusals to halt operations while prices farmers deem below cost. Armed guards are posted around several establishments and one community has closed. Warnings threaten destruction of sellers who move cotton before November.

Atlanta South

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