We Love Washington Seattle’s Front Door to the Pacific
Battle Washington August 3 1919. A vivid sales pitch extols Washington state growth and Seattle as a gateway to Pacific trade. It highlights population growth lumber wealth and public markets while urging readers to invest in opportunities from fishing to industry. References Frank Edoardo the mayor and a large national bank scheme hint at broader economic aims.
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Battle
Wash
Seattle
Washington
Chamber of” Commerce
George
Frank Edoardn
Weather summary and forecasts for Hartly and surrounding areas
The report notes variable conditions across Hartly and West Texas with winds moderating and periods of cloudiness. It lists temperatures and forecast regions including Denver, Helena, Louisville, Chicago, New Orleans, and other cities, with scattered wind directions and light to moderate winds. Rain and precipitation expectations are minimal, with occasional clear or cloudy periods noted.
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Fen Antonia
Hartly
Might
Ganiday
Murdey
Texas
West Texan
Partiona
Fmt
Bundaroo
Weilber
Chiara
Denver
Cola
Helena
Mont
Kanese City
Louleville
Slams
Fis
Orleans
Neil
Laute
Minn
Toledo
Onio
Tezes
Sonihewat
Orahoma
New Mexico
Auth
Mexico
Detective onstand in Snook murder trial in Columbus
In Columbus on August 3, detective Lang testified at the murder trial of Dr James Snook for the death of Theora Hix. Van Skaik, who arrested Snook, said he took the ex-professor into custody June 15, and a rooming house owner said Snook and Miss Hix rented a room there for about four months.
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Columbus
Ohio
Br. C. F. Lang
Colombuy
Fosti
Aames J. Bnonk
Theora Hix
Larry van Skaik
Tir
James B Snook
Alate
Snook
Theorn K
Ohio State
van Skaik
Grag
New York
Gange
Mira
Margaret Smalley
Dr. Snock
Mies Hix
Von
Sbr
Inter’rhe
Mes
Alix
Long
Columbus Chemint
James 4
Theotn Hix
OWS
Tony
Miss Flix
Tir. Snook
Jur
Chairman Work to Call G.O.P. for September Meet
Washington March report says Chairman Hubert Work plans to summon the Republican National Committee in Washington between September and the 4th to reject a successor and maintain core leadership. Speculation centers on Claudius H. Inston of Tennessee as the likely next chair. Work is to relinquish.
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Washington, D. G. Aus
Hubert Work
Republican Nartional Committee
Washington
Ykely
Claudius H. Inston
Tennessee
Farmers Prayers for Rain Bring Damaging Floods
Farmers' prayers for rain were answered with torrents that relieved drought in parts of the Middle West but caused desolation in Iowa. Cedar Rapids reported seven inches, while five inches fell locally, flooding crops and inundating miles as high water swelled rivers and washed away railroad tracks and bridges.
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Chicago
Aus
Middle West
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mexican Suffer Hydrophobia After Puma Fight
In Tamaplipas Mexico Aug 2 Elvana Gonzales a Santo Domingo ranch employee fought a puma and escaped with lacerations but contracted hydrophobia from the animal and is feared to die fellow workers reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Tamaplipas
Mexico
Elvana Gonzales
Santo Domingo
Poincare Continues to Regain Health
Paris reports former premier Raymond Poincare remains in unsatisfactory condition after pelvic disorder surgery this week.
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Poincare
Paris
Raymond Poinesre
January Cotton Futures Steady in New Orleans
New Orleans August 3 steamers report cotton futures opening steady with January at 19.19 cents, March near 23 cents, May 18.65 cents, October around 18.65 cents, December unchanged. The market showed little immediate movement as traders awaited further data.
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New Orleans
Radio show to open city auditorium week of music
A major radio show week opens at the city auditorium at 4 o clock Monday. The Light and the Radio Trades association present a varied program featuring Majestic Texas Aztec theaters orchestras and guest stars led by Jack Wallace WOAT.
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Ben Antonie
Howe
Gomné
Light
Radio Trades Association
City Auditorium
Greater Majestic
Texas Theater
Aztec Theater
Gebbardi
Miexican
Sam Dodgers
Eddie Warwick
Mange Trice
Hogars Family
Vic Insible
Eddie Sauer
Ralph Pollock
Ernest Hauser
Dan Galvan
Hart Abel
Eddie Warwicke
David Griffin
Edwardo Martines Timmle Klein
Vernon Geyer
Jack Wallace
WOAT
Chow
Wallirs
Railio ‘Trades Association
M. Chambers
Majestic
Texas
Aztec
Ernest Houser
Earl Abel
Don Galvan
Vic Insitlo
Garce
Mingel
Dag
Probed death of Poteet man in prohibition raid
Inquest opened into the fatal shooting of Tom Chandler, a Poteet farmer killed during a prohibition raid Friday afternoon. U S District Attorney Johnny Harlan and Captain Charles Stevens discussed the case Saturday. Officers described Chandler’s death as an accidental rifle discharge during a pursuit. Hammons and others sought full disclosure from the press. Deputies and investigators from Fort Worth arrived to aid inquiries as the inquest set for 2 p m at the justice office in Poteet.
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Tom Chandler
Johnny Harlan
Charles Stevens
Prohibition Force
Dartman
George A. Hammons
Prohibition
Hartman
Yidl- Wel
Charres
Sitevens
Pres
Chandler
Poteet
Hammond
Presa
Hammons
Justice
N. J
Texzady
Fort Worth
Poteec
Stevens
Flo
Carson
Mam
Fern
Cost of living up slightly in U S figures show rise
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports cost of living increased by about one tenth of one percent over the past year. June figures indicate prices were 76.2 percent higher than a year earlier, reflecting modest inflation in the latest government data.
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Washington, D
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U S Pajamas Shock Russians in Soviet Tour
American delegates touring Soviet Russia for business and professional observations have adopted wearing pajamas for the full day, astonishing Russian onlookers. On the Volga trip they shed day clothes for bathing attire, finding PJ comfort more practical in the heat while traveling from Stalingrad toward Kislovodsk.
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Hislovoder
U. S
Soviet Russia
Volga
Stalingrady
Kislovodyk
Police Sergeant William Polian Dies at 63 in San Antonio
Police Sergeant William Polian, 63, of the San Antonio Police Department, died Saturday morning at Kenny sanitorium after a major operation five days earlier. He had served since 1913, promoted to desk sergeant in 1917, and was secretary of the police and firemen's fund. Funeral plans were being arranged by Chief Owen Kildey and Captain J. F. Brown.
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William Polinn
San Antonio
Kenny
Owen Kildey
J. F. Brown
Polian
Hope
Police
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Police and Firemen's Fond
Leviathan Stopped at Sea for Medical Operation
The Leviathan, the United States Lines liner, halted mid ocean for nearly an hour off Southampton while Mrs. Fred A Frillen, wife of the House of Representatives committee chairman for mayo affairs, underwent an emergency appendicitis operation.
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Southampton
England
Leviathan
United States Lines
Fred A. Frillen
House of Representatives
Mayo
Boy Lights Cigaret Gas Tank Explodes
Johnny Tarnes seventeen paused to light a cigarette near a gas tank and suffered severe burns to his face and much of his body. He was treated at the receiving hospital for first and second degree injuries.
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Rey Gavtarine
Anghdes
Johnny Tarnes
Graf Zeppelin Nears U S On Second Transatlantic Run
The Graf Zeppelin, two and a half days from the Azores, sails toward Lakehurst on its second U.S. voyage. Reports place her about 425 miles southwest of the Azores at 4 am EST, with 1,750 miles remaining direct and about 2,000 miles with deviations. Commander Dr. Hugo Eckener expects to reach Lakehurst Sunday afternoon as preparations mount for a 200,000-strong reception.
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Atlantic
Lakehurst
United States
Azores
United Statra
Tlugo Eckener
Norfolk
Geemude
Wheeling
Gibraltar
Naval
Washington
Chatham
Mass
Philadelphia
Lakewurst
N. J
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
Woman Recovers Lost Envelope After Garbage Wagon Chase
Newark reports a woman named Mrs John Viparino rode through a wagon line and, after missing an envelope containing money, tracked the garbage wagon with a neighbor. The driver refused to search until they reached the dump, where a half hour of searching recovered the $82.
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Newark
John Viparino
Sun
New Pipeline Aimed at Carrying Laredo Oil North
Rumors in Laredo say a new pipeline to the north is planned to move oil from the Laredo fields toward the Winter Garden district. Several gas well owners have been approached about selling gas at the well. It is too soon to confirm construction, but leaks suggest the plan may become a reality.
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Laredo
Winter Garden
M Sreret
Boy Dies In Ice Cream Truck Explosion
A five year old, John Muha, died at a hospital after a gasoline tank on a wrecked ice cream truck exploded in Trenton New Jersey. Thirteen others were hospitalized with burns, six in serious condition, as a bystander removed the tank cap and fuel spilled onto a crowd.
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Trenton
N. J
UPI
Numier
John Muha
Spain to Free U S Tourist Charged With Plaque Theft
A Chicago tourist arrested after allegedly taking a valuable porcelain plaque from a royal palace is to be provisionally released on bail. Spanish authorities say the act was a prank during a tourist visit, with the plaque later found to be missing from the palace area and the suspect held in the village jail.
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Spain
U. S
EL Escortat
Bre
Hacker
Dee
Chicago
Det
Xoarde
Mlelog
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Big Asia
Acros
Pacific
Mediterranean
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India
Trent Ocean
United Airceaft
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Wey
Army
Navy
SMSO
Onstand
G.O.P
City Walts
Poteet Man
U.S
Seagt, Polian Lame
Deata
Zep
Laredo Oil
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