Sues Car Company for Huge Damages
Thomas Johns Jr aged 15 through his guardian filed a district court suit against the United Street Car Company and Esmer Sullivan for $15,000 damages claiming his right arm was injured when a street car collided with the automobile truck he drove. The suit names the motorman and others, with Reynolds & Sypher as attorneys. Blanche Curtis seeks a divorce from Harry Curtis alias Leon Thomas on grounds of desertion and non-support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johns Jr
Thomas Johns Er
Uit
District
Uutte Street Car Company
Esmer Sullivan
Iman
Nezli
Reynolds & Sypher. A Corporation
W. Carroll
N. F. Hold
John Shinman
Purcha
W. J. Carroll
Blanche Curtis
Harry Curtis
Leon Thomas
Sugar Campaign Urges Rapid Sugar Conservation
A state food administrator urges Americans to obey sugar regulations within six weeks. The message stresses swift action, reduced allowances, and shared sacrifice for allies, warning that failures now could prevent any improvement until after the next crop in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Allied Food Council
America
F. W. Haskins
Local Food Administration
State Board
Haskins
Short Weight Case Dismissed by Court
In police court William Lutey faced charges of selling short weight crab apples. Complainant Mrs. B. P. Higgins alleged five pounds three fourths ounces vs six pounds per the bill. Neither side agreed on the weight entry. the case was dismissed due to the dispute and lack of consensus on the writing. Washington report notes a separate item on Jewish youths and Sabbath registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lutey
B. P. Higgins
War Savings Drive Brightens Town Parade Effort
Crowds gathered for a circus parade as a war savings drive neared its peak. The event featured banners and a follow up campaign to spur stamp purchases, with a stated goal of boosting trips to the state fair and supporting patriotic town efforts. Captains and volunteers distributed materials and supervised booths across East Park Street and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Burton
Park Street
Gladys Or
M. Bi. Preston
Hradlee
Kate Hammond Fogarty
Helen Dutty
Opal Sage
Law stenographers soon to be called to duty
Adjutant General Grew sent a letter to local boards predicting that law stenographers will join service. Only white men of group C or limited or special service may be accepted. Volunteers urged to file by August 31 to work in provost marshal and judge advocates departments reporting court martial cases and field matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Raphers
War savings booths report early success and ongoing goals
In Spokane on August 22 1924 war savings booths show progress with $747,875 raised in the first 20 days of August. The county exceeded its monthly quota by 3657, yet organizers urge continued sales to avoid oversubscription. Also noted are espionage-related legal actions and a Baltic region report from Stockholm noting Soviet disinterest in the far Baltic provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Silver Bow
Rai Hy
Stockholm
Berlin
Anzieger
Russia
Baltic
Thieves Lock Wheel In Position To Block Access
A report describes thieves jamming a wheel to block entry and tampering with it by an unauthorized person, triggering four rings from the device as a security response.
Washington urges women to conserve sugar for canning
Local food administration appeals to housewives to limit sugar use for canning and preserving vegetables. A Washington telegram warns waste could threaten winter supply, urging diligent use and preventing excess tables and fruit use. Officials promise enforcement if households exceed allotted sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Haskihe
Secret Service
Golfers and caddies join war savings stamp drive
On the golf links players and caddies alike convert rounds into war savings stamps purchases. A striped sweater observer notes tips and bonds as caddies earn, while a boy boasts ten dollars in stamps from summer play. The group decides to award stamps as prizes, merging leisure with duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsay
Chiminie
Corry Resigns Efficiency Job and Other Notices
A collage of brief items reports Corry resigning from an efficiency post, a torpedoed vessel Cultore valued at 7,161 tons, the Sheep Shearers Union No. 1 forming to operate a mercantile business, and charges of grand larceny against Maude Nyland and Jim Brenna for a $75 theft from D. W. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cultore
Coporation
Army Transport Service
UNION
Sheep Shearers’ Union, No. 1
North America
A. Myercantite
Ite
Recorder’s. of
Maude Nyland
Jim Brenna
D. W. Lewis
St Park Street
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CAR Company
General Crowder
Tiecanse
Syria
Ome Iisle
J Ante
Vale Eas
Symons
Garmants
Children’s Carter Union
Senate
Richelieu Union
Faick Pu
Dresden
Hildren
Canada
War Trade Board
Ing
Shipping, Board Today
Spokane
Hall
Chicago
Seattle
Tacoma
W. D. Haywood
Granite Ellis Paint Co
Corry
Bernas Stuar
Riestsad
Mene
Cate
Uae
George Fair
Cuti
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