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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1920

Page

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Sailor Helgar Tortenson Found Said to Be Lost at Sea

A drifting open sailboat washed ashore near Centerville beach thirty miles south of Eureka Calif raising hope that Helgar Tortenson the Bremerton retired chief petty officer who sailed for San Francisco last June may have perished at sea. Local life savers and revenue cutters had previously tried to halt or trace his voyage and his wife has waited at their Bremerton home for news.

Helgar Tortenson Bremerton San Francisco Tortenson Haa Centerville Beach Eureka Calif Star Toric Marine Seven Seas U. S. Navy Cape Flattery Mariner Grays Harbor Revenue Cutters

Governor Cox Makes Seattle Stop Ahead of Portland Trip

Governor Cox arrives in Seattle early and plans outdoor and indoor addresses in Bellingham Everett and Tacoma before a 8 p m Arena speech. He travels by special train from Seattle to Portland after a day of events hosting press and supporters amid crowds and cold.

Jimmie” Cox Seattle Bellingham Kellingham Everett Cox Spokane N ! Pacific Great Tracks Washington

The Marry Month of May A Comical May Tale

In this vivid May fantasy a wealthy widower, Mr Coulson, battles springtime’s enchantments and smells of the city as Mrs Widdup tends him. The scene blends humor and social life with playful verses and a hint of danger as May toys with the household and town.

Air Mail Plane Due in San Francisco

Plane No. 151 piloted by P. J. Murray the first New York to San Francisco mail flight was due to reach San Francisco in the morning from Lovelock Nevada. Delays in Salt Lake City pushed the arrival from yesterday to today and the craft stopped overnight at Lovelock.

San Francisco P. J. Murray Fiest New York Lovelocks Nev Salt Lake Lovelocka

Warning to sleepers prompts dislocated shoulder incident

In Des Moines Iowa on Sept 11 Harry Levich rolled over in his sleep and tore into an unseen opponent. He woke to find a dislocated right shoulder and explained he thought someone was fighting him and reacted.

Des Moines Harry Levich Levich

Painters Rescued After Auto Slams Into Staging at King Street Depot

Two painters William Weed and Leonard Close were saved from serious injury when their staging collapsed after a car skidded, and they clung to a 20 foot iron rail until rescue at the King street depot.

King St William Weed Third Ave N. W Leonard Close 25Th Ave

Water shutoff affects low service system in Seattle area

Water will be shut off tonight from 9 to 11 oclock in Spokawest west of Iown Ave, cutting service for most of the low elevation area around the waterfront as far south as Lincoln Reach. The outage impacts the Wear Seattle and Youngstown regions and all facilities in the low service system.

Spokawest Iown Ave Seattle Youngstown Lincoln Reach

Douglas Douglas for Prosecuting Attorney in Washington

A campaign speech by Malcolm Douglas outlines his vision for the prosecuting attorney's office. He emphasizes character and Americanism defined by heart and soul, urging vigorous leadership and independence from fanaticism. He notes support from comrades and the need to defend against persecutions while upholding justice.

Malcolm Douglas King County Prosecuting Attorney Ion Montesano Wash Douglas Uncle Sam Attorney’s Office

Second-Hand Husband Causes Divorce Suit

John O. Aspenberg filed for divorce stating his wife treated him as a second-hand husband. The suit was filed on Saturday and cites his belief they were already married prior.

John O. Aspenberg John

Kempster Tours Beattie On Way To New Orleans

A. Kempster former manager of Puget Sound Traction and current general manager for the receiver of the New Orleans Railway and Light Co. is in Beattie with his wife and daughter en route to New Orleans. He described the Southern city as the coming metropolis of the region.

Kempster Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co New Orleana Railway & Light Co Beattie New Orleans Metropolia

Brakeman killed in logging car coupling accident

Olympia dispatch reports Mud Bay Logging Co brakeman George Fred Marshall aged 49 was crushed between projecting timbers while attempting to couple two logging cars in the Black Hills. He died instantly and his body was brought to Olympia.

Olympia Mud Bay Logging Co George Fred Marshall Black Hills

Kinkeads Resume Legal Fight After War Wedding

Cecile Louise Kinkead sued Clarence W. Kinkead for divorce on September 11, 1920. The couple had married in March 1918 and endured ongoing disputes and frequent fights since.

Kinkeads Cecile Louise Kinkead Clarence W. Kinkead

October Venue Drawn for Jury Panel in Superior Court

One hundred and enly names appear on the October jury list drawn Saturday in the department of Superior Judge Ronald.

Ronald

Won't Probe Death of Olive Thomas

Paris authorities near abandoning the Olive Thomas death inquiry. They accept the physician prescribed mercurial poison theory, suggesting the American actress died by accident from overdose.

Olive Thomas Paris

Puget Sound Navigation Rates Suspended for 90 Days

Proposed passenger and freight rate increases for the Puget Sound Navigation Company are suspended for 90 days. Cor poration Counsel Walter F. Meter reports the action based on advices from the public service commission received Saturday.

Puget Sound Navigation Company Walter F. Meter Public Service Commission

It All Started Over a Blackberry Bush

Jane Doe Keen of 4807 First Ave N W picked berries from neighbor Edna Gilligan’s shrub. Gilligan objected and Keen allegedly attacked her. Prosecutor Brown charges Keen with third degree assault. Justice Brinker will hear the case.

Jane Doe Keen First Ave. N. W Edna Gilligan Brown

MacSwiney sinks as hunger strike enters 30th day

Lord Mayor MacSwiney on the 30th day of his hunger strike is reported to be sinking fast. Sinn Fein headquarters issues bulletins on his condition every few hours. The latest bulletin states he is very much worse.

London MacSwiney Sinn Fein

Lamping and Coman Debate Set for Monday Noon

George B. Lamping and E. T. Coman, gubernatorial candidates, to debate Monday at Levy's Orpheum. It marks the first joint appearance of two leading state hopefuls in a single event. Each will speak about 16 minutes. the hour long forum is chaired by Dan Landon and scheduled to start at 12 10 p.m.

George B. Lamping E. T. Coman Levy Orpheum Lamping Comania Spokane Hoth Coman Lamping Coman Orphe Republican Party Theodore Roosevelt Hart Goeliatly Dan Landon

Firefighters Respond to Grill Stove Fire

Puncture pipes dancers in the City Grill on Third Avenue and Yea ler Way caused a stovepipe to detach from a heater. Smoke poured from three entrances as the alarm was sounded. It marked the department's first dispatch for a stove fire.

Third Ave Yealer Way

Rexburg Population Grows by 1885 in Ten Years

The 1920 census shows Rexburg Idaho with 3,569 residents, up 1,676 since 1910 an 88.5 percent rise. The report also notes almost 18,000 veterans are being cared for in U S hospitals.

Washington Census Bureau Rexburg Idaho U. S

James Middleton Cox Seeks Connection With Voters On Tour

The Democratic presidential candidate James Middleton Cox speaks plainly and directly on the road after San Francisco naming himself as Jimmie. He shows no time for evasive phrases, stresses frankness and a fighting spirit, and aims to stay true to himself regardless of political pressures.

James Middleton Cox Jimmie San Francisco

Seattle Welcomes Governor Cox In Nonpartisan Speech

Seattle greets Governor Cox with open hospitality as a presidential candidate. The city emphasizes its nonpartisan stance and invites Cox to present his program, noting past votes for Wilson in 1916 and Roosevelt in 1912. Seattle wants to size him up at close range and hear him without prejudice.

Seattle Cox Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Governor Cox

Cox arrives in Seattle for Tacoma address and parade

The Cox program details a 7 10 a m departure through Seattle toward Bellingham and a 3 30 p m train to Tacoma. Activities include a 2 p m parade on King Street, an address at the Tacoma stadium, and an 8 p m arena appearance followed by a press club reception. The party departs Seattle around midnight for Portland.

Tacoma Y. and Occidental Toma Seattle Ornor Cox Washington Hotel Namie Cea Cox Bellingham Everett King St Jackson Prefontaine Place Stewart Fifth Times Square Olive Yesler Stadium Arena New Washington Hotel Party Press Club Special Portland

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Satanial Bremerton Mariner California Gov. Cox Wunmor By C. Henry Doubdieday, Paget& Co Wheeler Syndicate, Inc Prithee Juliet Circe Gramercy Park Widdup May Mr. Coulson Turtledove Higgins Frisco Evich Levy’s James I Cah Herbert Corey
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