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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
23
Patrolman K P Berry was dismissed by Chief W H Searing after an alleged bribe offer of ten dollars for the release of a man and woman he had arrested. Berry and other officers were said to have observed an exchange, with Hugo implicated in the incident and a lieutenant and several patrolmen involved.
Officials of the Auditorium in Chicago demand an explanation for alleged liquor sales in a hotel parcel room by a porter. The notice was sent by an assistant.
United States Attorney John Kelly warned Mrs M Swiney and the archbishop of possible federal court intervention if explanations were not satisfactory. The exchange touched on violation of the prohibition law as a potential basis for action. The Detroit News notes a separate reference to national forests and ten dollars needed in a related item.
The Knights of Columbus ex service men evening school reopens for fall with 450 attending first night and six ex service women joining. William J. Smith named principal. The institution projects 1500 to 1600 enrollment within 400 days. Courses include accounting auto mechanics welding bookkeeping salesmanship citizenship and many more.
Everett resident and Republican nominee candidate Mrs. Hilzabeth Jones toured Seattle on Thursday to promote her bid for state superintendent of public instruction. She has lived in Washington 24 years and spent most of her career in education.
A fragment from Cartoona Magazine lists mended skills and trades such as trig, mechanical drawing, radio telegraphy, typing, commercial art and show-card writing. It suggests practical subjects for readers seeking profitable or timely skill advancement.
Blood and blackened furniture and torn clothing were found in a deserted cabin near Lake Chelan. Sheriff McManus leads the investigation as Frances Springston, owner of the cabin, is being sought.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University and recent Republican presidential hopeful spoke in Seattle Thursday predicting a landslide for Harding. He asserted the public will drive Wiiseniem from power.
London report describes daughters of England’s elite training at West End Athletic club wearing black pantaloons and abbreviated blouses designed by the court dressmaker. Only women of distinguished lineage may join as they practice boxing with embroidered costumes depicting athletic feats.
In the past seven to eight years diamonds increased in value by 200 to 250 percent. Outside groups that conducted drives for funds that year totaled 634 dollars or more, excluding local efforts.
Me Trot Mac Shoes for growing girls shown on English das with flexible welted soles on walking heels in dark brown moosehide. Sizes 214 to 7, widths A to C, priced 10.50 per pair. a¢Dougall Southwick Fifth Fleer.
Advertises Wayne-Knit lisle stockings for boys and girls with double knees heels and toes. Available in white tan and Cordovan. Sizes 6 to 7 14 priced 75c and sizes 8 to 10 priced 85c.
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