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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
2
Police traced a desperate smuggling attempt in Cleveland as a motor hearse paused for a midnight Pittsburgh train. Three men attempted to haul a coffin filled with 141 quarts of whisky, the container nearly square, before a long chase led to capture.
The article notes that world output of genuine Oriental pearls has never reached a total value of ten million dollars annually at the source, indicating a persistent shortfall in supply and market value.
Texans in Nagadoches mobilize for a wild man hunt after reports spread by travelers. An itinerant minister helped spread the tale but no volunteers joined the effort. A draft system selected three men to pursue the captive. They captured Hans Deiter, an escapee from Michigan state penitentiary who lived near the river for months.
An advertisement touts Asthmadel Joyner as instant relief for fever and asthma. One dose allegedly eases respiratory inflammation and hay fever symptoms. Available at druggists or by mail from Joyner Drug Co. Spokane WA for $1.10.
Ban Francisco reports F H Shoemaker, Sausalito postmaster, faced a $600 breakfast bill after hiding postage stamps in the kitchen stove. A morning cook used the stamps for breakfast and inspector I M French says Shoemaker must pay for the stamps.
A tense scene described with a wild man crying out for help while bystanders ran away, leaving authorities to handle the incident and assess danger. The event centers on public disturbance and reaction of the crowd.
A fragmentary exchange about swimming and danger at sea. The speaker notes head swim on water and another remarks about danger in a cane boat. The line evokes a casual, maritime mood with a touch of humor.
Mrs W Ra ley, while in bed in Houston, watched her child play with matches and ignite a mattress in an adjacent room. Neighbors were summoned and saved the child. The text notes a repeating rifle's early 1840 popularity but 1864 U S army adoption.
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