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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
11
A car driven by A. Englund struck a cable car near Fourth Madison just after midnight. Englund suffered lacerations and bruises and his passenger Mrs. Marshall was cut above the right eye. Both auto and cable car were damaged. injuries treated at a hospital.
Trishman from India, John Fitzpatrick, an Irishman born in India, arrives in America to enter the University of Washington for geology and oil engineering. He served in the Indian army, spent 18 months in East Prussia, and has lived in Bombay Calcutta Madras and other cities. He notes American newspapers look local and personal and praises easy access to gasoline powered cars. He plans to return to India after his studies to work in the oil business.
Comic column sketches describe straw hats, a hotel waste basket collection, and a rag man thriving in summer heat. A photo sequence shows a dog, a man packing money, and a street rag trade with bottles and hats discussed as a trade secret.
London reports merchants propose delivering 200000 tons of coal in Europe from China at a price of 500 dollars per ton including all charges. The offer suggests supply amid European energy demand.
An 1885 wind blown affidavit from Corporal Hugh J A Davidson of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police claims the first shot in Louis Riel's second rebellion came from a Riel half breed. The document, found near Regina after a long journey from Prince Albert, supports a view that whites did not start the conflict.
Dennis Conroy 67 died at his home 2041 Yale Ave N Seattle. Funeral at St Patrick Church at 9 am Thursday. Survived by widow two daughters Miss Monica Conroy Mrs A A Hall and son Edwin Conroy all of Seattle. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Olympia officials announced the new capitol unit will cost about 4 million dollars. The temple of justice tops the project at 825000 and the office building underway runs about 875000, with work advancing quickly.
Hyomei is made mainly from eucalyptus oil sourced in inland Australia with antiseptic additives. The product claims that Australian air rich in balsam keeps germs from thriving, reducing coughs and throat infections. Kell Drug Co. markets Hyomei with a satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Lat in America shifts toward pro American stance as Nicaragua forms a coalition of progressives, nacionalistas and liberales to challenge President Emiliano Chamorro. A large parade featured a replica of the Statue of Liberty before the American legation with Benjamin Jefferson observing as crowds chanted United States and national slogans.
Judge Calvin Hall signed an order directing a show cause hearing in the superior court on October 8 to determine why a temporary injunction should not bar reservoir construction. The Board of Public Works plans to open bids for excavation Sept. 24.
Funeral services for Dr. William P. Morgan of Bainbridge Island will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Washington Cremation Society. Known as The Doctor for 43 years he died Monday at Rolling Bay leaving relatives unlocated and his long service noted.
Le Charles Rante of Kent sheltered a chance acquaintance at the Europe hotel on Main. The next morning the stranger vanished with Rante’s cash, a check, watch, chain, charm, shoes and a hat, prompting a police report.
In Chicago, women hire men to do housework as maid shortages persist. Filipino and Japanese youths are in demand for cooking and cleaning while many men take on chores at home. Employment officials note far more requests for girls than available and that some men, including business men, are filling multiple duties.
County Auditor Norman Wardall counts the November races naming two judges to compete for seats. Eight candidates won the needed majority, with successful judges listed as Frater Hall Gilliam Ronald Tallman Dykeman and justices of the peace Brinker and Austin E Griffinitha.
Manitoba’s wheat crop this year is valued at about 17.5 million dollars to producers, a figure derived from the provincial department of agriculture report on crop conditions.
H. Alvin Moore a railroad man and former Republican primary hopeful for congress in the First district announced on Tuesday his plan to run as an independent progressive sticker candidate.
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