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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

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Thousands Witness MacSwiney Funeral Start in London

Thousands gather at St George's Cathedral as Terence MacSwiney's funeral opens in London. The scene unfolds with Sinn Fein colors, a Sinn Fein guard, and a three mile cortege led by Irish pipers toward Euston station for transport to Holyhead and on to Dublin.

London Macswiney Ihe Sinn Fein MacEwiney Mactwiney Friends Euston Station England Ireland MacSwingy Buwhiest Cathedral Lambeth Road Black Friars Road Thames Victoria Embankment Holy Head Channel Dublin

Declines Millions Won't Sell Prince Declines Offer

Mile. Zizi Lambrine, wife of Prince Carol of Romania, refuses $5,000,000 to quit the prince, hoping the romance ends. Prince Carol backs her stance after returning from Paris and mood to become a plain citizen if needed. Lambrine, daughter of a Russian general, and Carol wed in Odessa in 1918. Betty Brainerd to be extradited from New York to Washington state for kidnapping charges involving the Kiesel child. extradition papers granted by Governor Smith. Brainerd consents to surrender and pledges to return for trial, asking Seattle supporters to withhold judgment.

Bucharest Rumania Zizi Lambrine Prince Carol of Marie of Paria Carol Prince Carol Paris United States America Mile. Lambrine Odessa New York Betty Braiferd Washington State George T Miss Brainerd Seattle Tacoma

Geer Rules For Cynthia Grey Contest Answers

Seattle readers answer Miss Grey on 10 questions about love marriage and etiquette from a mimeographed contest. The Star invites entries and promises prizes. questions cover burial, discipline, remarriage, smoking, voting rights for felons, engagement timing, mother in law etiquette, linen initials, and ironing solutions.

Cynthia Grey Mise Girey Seattle Mest Office of the Star Mie Ffrey

Involuntary Bathes Case Filed in New York Lawsuit

Personal friends sue over a bill for involuntary baths in New York. The filing references George and Clark in a motor pong burning incident. The action seeks more than unspecified amount.

Friends New York George Clark

Drinkers Burned by Prohibition Whisky Trade Distorts Markets

Herbert Corey reports from multiple eastern and western cities on illicit liquor during Prohibition. He describes widespread illicit distilling across the Canadian border, counterfeit labels, and a booming bootlegging network. He notes high profits, weak enforcement, and public dangers from poor quality or poisoned spirits.

George la Cork Boone United States

Harding Wins UW Straw Vote At University Of Washington

Straw poll results at the University of Washington show Harding leading with 1994 votes, Cox 848, Debn 415, Christensen 106, and Watkins 12 in the presidential preference survey.

University of Washington Harding Cox Debn Christensen Watkins

What Do You KNOW About Seattle

Questions quiz readers on Seattle history and trivia. Answers reveal oldest Beat 9 park, start of Lake Washington canal war work, and the Seattle resident who invented the Iron Chink. Previous questions recap Rainier Avenue length and early city bounds and Seattle’s first electric railway debut on March 11, 1889.

Lake Washington Canal Seattle Rainier Ave Yester Way Galer St Lake Washington Hanford At Bay

Telephone Your Wants in The Seattle Star Ad Page

An ad pitch explains how easy it is to place want ads by phone. Call The Seattle Star and ask for the Want Ad Department for courteous assistance and fastest service. The notice highlights the paper as the largest circulation with best results.

Grey Gex Star Central Want Seattle Star

Smug Town Shamed By Angry Girl

Newcastle PA in October 28 coverage portrays Ada McIntyre shunned after a reckless act, drawing condemnation from a minister and locals. The piece notes Parliament of judgment, two women involved, a fatal assault by J C Abraham, and ongoing murder trial proceedings with witness statements and a police matron offering support.

Newcastle Mis Ada MelIntyre T. Irvin Pennsylvania McIntyre Rae Muirhead Evangelist Billy Sunday

Divorce Suit Details Seize Morning March and Song

Mrs. Clinton L. Mundy sues for divorce claiming her husband woke her at 3 a.m. to march around their room while he sang Onward Christian Soldiers. The retold quip notes such gossip as a sign of petty infidelity.

New York Clinton L. Mundy

Man Charged For Breaking Quarantine To See Ill Children

John W. Seibert was charged Thursday with breaking quarantine after leaving his side of the house to visit his three sick boys with diphtheria. Isabel McKinnoc, county health nurse, said he refused private quarters and claimed the right to disobey the rules.

John W. Seibert Isabel McKinnoc Seibert

McDougall Held on Embezzlement Charge in Tenino

George P Listman president of the Listman Investment Co alleges Herbert McDougall former solicitor for the association in Tenino was jailed today on embezzlement charges. Listman says McDougall worked there until July when discharged and company books and papers were taken. He claims two contracts remained with McDougall who later collected 380 dollars without accounting.

George P. Listman Listman Investment Co L. Co. Smith Herbert McDougall Association Tenino Listman McDougall Jtly

Death threat painted on sidewalk in front of residence

Police are informed of a red painted threat on the sidewalk outside 2210 Franklin Ave in front of Mrs M Holborn. The message reads Beware Death with an unreadable name scrawled beneath. The resident reports significant worry and police have opened an inquiry.

Woman Charged Over Indecent Language Incident

Elizabeth McDonald was charged by the prosecuting attorney with indecent language after a Saturday evening conversation at Market and 17th Street Northwest. The complaint states she used indecent words about Margaret Clements, heard by Harold Birch of a nearby grocer and witnesses Ermine Kroesing and Birch.

Ald Market 17Th St. N. W Margaret Clements Harold Birch Birch Ermine Kroesing

Bedroom lock stops burglars at Mrs Walker home

Burglars entered through a window at 157 16th Avenue but failed to steal jewels when a bedroom door lock prevented entry. The report notes the incident occurred last night and was investigated by police. The second item states the Church of England leads in recognizing women in church offices.

United States

Wilson Frees Two Radicals Amid War Era Controversy

The article details President Wilson commuting sentences of Sam Sadler and W. E. Mead, radicals linked to anti draft propaganda and conspiracy. Sadler and the Pass brothers were previously sentenced to two years at McNeill Island. Mead to five for efforts to deter U S. participation and allegedly securing Canadian army loyalties. Mead reportedly withdrew from the I W W after trial exhibits.

Sam Sadler W. E McNeill Island Liberty Wilson Sadler United States Pass Brothers Hulet M McNeila Mead Canadian Engineers Tuuily Arizona

Jitney Strike Drama Hits Seattle Politics

Seattle jitney bus drivers faced a setback as a compromise with auto drivers was postponed by a joint judiciary and public utilities committee meeting before the upcoming vote. Key council members split on pigeonholing the plan while jitneurs and supporters push for a cooperative path after the election.

Judiciary and Public Utilities Committees W. Bh, Moore A. T. Drake R. H Thomson Phil Tindall R. B. Hesketh O. T. Erickson Jitneurs

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