British Troops in Dublin Brace for Easter Uprising
British military authorities across Ireland prepared to crush any Easter uprising. Sinn Fein denied plans, calling rumors political agitation. In Cork, tensions rose after the MacCurtain death inquest. Limerick faced disorder with a wild west style hold up netting $10,000 and attacks on police barracks. Mitchell, Sinn Fein leader, eluded arrest after shooting two soldiers.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Cork
Thomas MacCurtain
MacCurtain
Sinn
Newcastle
Cleigh
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Mighty Interesting Folks on the Way to Seattle
The writer notes diverse travelers and oddities seen on a winter train voyage to Seattle. A shrimp ginner turns profits amid debt, while a big game hunter recalls fur farms and pelts. Travelers discuss San Francisco and Puget Sound climate, hotel crowds, and the comforts of American thru trains with roadside insurance and safety perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Ian MacPherson Named Minister of Pensions
London April 3. Ian MacPherson former chief secretary for Ireland is named minister of pensions succeeding Sir L Worthington Evans. MacPherson’s resignation as Irish secretary was announced yesterday and he is replaced by Sir Hamar Greenwood.
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London
Ian MacPherson
Ireland
L. Worthington Evans
MacPherson
Hamar Greenwood
Women Quit Picketing of British Embassy
Picketing of the British embassy by Irish republic advocates ended today in Washington at the state department request. Mrs. T. K. Corliss of New York led the demonstrators and said the object was achieved as she claimed British plans for an Irish massacre would be printed in newspapers.
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Washington
T. K. Corliss
New York
State Department
Curtiss
Pickford Divorce Decree May Be Annulled
Carson City reports the attorney general continues action to set aside Mary Pickford and Owen Moore divorce decree in Douglas County. The AG expects to call on behalf of people to contest the decree, based on today’s findings.
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Mary Pickford
Carson City
Owen Moore
Douglas County
Coal Miners Strike Looms in Eastern Ohio District
About 6 000 coal miners in Eastern Ohio are idle over a wage dispute with the New York agreement. Union officials say day-men seek more than one dollar daily and several thousand objectors stay away as protests spread to five Belleville district mines. District No 10 United Mine Workers convenes in Belleville with Ernest Newsham cautioning on strike likelihood until after Tuesday talks.
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Ohio
New York
Belleville, I
Belleville
State of Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Ernest Newsham
Palmer orders district attorneys to curb coal price hikes
Attorney General Palmer instructed all district attorneys to monitor coal prices in their regions to prevent profiteering after the government price controls ended April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Mount Lassen Erupts Again in California
REDDING Cal April 3 Mount Lassen fired a sputtering eruption at 10 30 a m today. A half hour later activity showed no abatement. It is the first sign of activity since February 9 when the volcano last unleashed clouds of smoke and ashes in a violent blast.
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Redding
Cal
Mount Lassen
United States
Egg prices hold steady despite Easter demand
Retail egg prices ranged from forty three to forty eight cents a dozen on Saturday with variation by size and quality. Despite seasonal demand the market did not show a price boost and buyers may pay slightly more for faster dues this year.
Mexico near new rebellion rumors swirl at border
Conservative observers along the border fear a new crisis that could spark civil strife as reports—unverified and possibly propaganda—flow across from Mexico. Obregon campaign activity and Carranza election concerns are cited with Sonora’s potential revolt to secede from Carranza rule. Gen. Galles directs Obregon efforts from Agua Prieta while De La Huerta allies are noted. Troop mobilizations along Sonora's southern border fuel tensions.
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Douglas
Ariz
Eic
Obregon
Carranza
Sonora
Carranme
Galles
Agua Prieta
de la Huerta
Callies
Diguez
Honora
Burglars Steal 17000 Cigarettes 400 Cigars from Drug Store
Burglars robbed Valentine Drug Store at 1503 Rainier Ave Friday night taking 17000 cigarettes and 400 cigars. T A Morrow, proprietor, reported to police Saturday. this is the second theft at the shop within a month.
Franklin K Lane Heads East for Pan American and Doheny Interests
Franklin K Lane former secretary of the interior left San Francisco at 9 a m for New York. He is believed to be traveling in the interests of the Pan American Oil and Transport Company and the Doheny interests, of which he is vice president.
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Ban Francisco
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
New York
Pan American Ol and Transport Company
Doheny Interests
Felix Barnhard Sues Over Royalty for Dardanella
Felix Barnhard, composer of Dardanella, sues publishers in New York City for royalties claiming only 100 dollars received. He contends lyricist John Black earned 50 thousand dollars for the song.
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New York
Felix Barnhard
Allies demand Turkey disavow nationalist movement
London reports that on April 3 the allies presented a collective note to Turkey demanding an official disavowal of the nationalist movement. The report from Constantinople noted by Exchange Telegraph disputed details.
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London
Turkey
Constantinople
Professor Dehn’s device tests alcohol in beverages
Professor William Dehn of the University of Washington has invented a simple instrument to register the percentage of alcohol in any drink. He believes the device will aid citizens who often buy water or cold tea thinking it is the real article.
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William Dehn
University of Washington
Mayor Orders Shake-Up In Police Dept Over Chinatown Probe
Mayor Caldwell announced a police shake-up following investigations into vice conditions in Chinatown. Building Inspector J A Johnson was not reappointed as Whaley, Rainier Power manager and ex athlete, was arrested with six others in a probe linked to illegal building work for gambling dens. Police sergeants Donlan and Jennings were reinstated while Bjarnason was not. The mayor cited ongoing inquiries and indicated more changes to come in the department.
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Caldwell
Chinatown
J. A. Johnson
City Hall
Avenee
Ralph Whaley
Washington State College
Rainier Heat & Power Company
Johnson
Whaley
Warren
Whatley
Albert Rosby
The
Heat and Power Company
Paria House
Sixth Ave
Rosby
J. C. Chin
Weller
James Lee
Louie Quan
Sung Long Company
T. Wong
John Donlan
P. H. Jennings
Paris House
Midway Hotel
Jacob Bjarnason
Bjarnason
Altho
Pijarnasan
Divorce Complaint Alleges Abuse by Caveman Husband
Velina Laresen files for divorce from Hans Laresen alleging he dragged her by the hair during fits of peevishness and spirited their children away. The weekend filing cites spousal cruelty and loss of custody as key issues in the case.
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Velina Laresen
Hans
New Building Chief Appointed In Seattle
Caldwell states the appointment of a new superintendent of buildings does not reflect on Johnson. Blackwell, a long time Seattle resident, is named head of the department and brings strong qualifications as an architect and engineer.
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Johnson
Caldwell
Blackwell
Baldings
Seattle
American Institute of Architects
American Society of Civil Engineers
U. S. Shipping Board
Father Seeks 10217 Damages Over Child's Elevator Death
Frank Byrd a 12 year old messenger died when the Mehlhorn building elevator failed on January 14. His father John Byrd filed suit in superior court seeking 10217.75 dollars in damages against August Mehlhorn Anna G Neu and Osborne Tremper, alleging lack of safety appliances caused the death.
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Frank Byrd
Mehlhorn
John ©. Byrd
August Mehlhorn
Anna G. Neu
Osborne & Tremper
Superior Court
Fishermen Aim for $100 a Day by Junk Fishing
Portsmouth April 3. Fishermen make $100 a day here by fishing for junk around the navy yard and along the wharves. The activity draws workers and residents curious about the scavenging effort.
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Portsmouth
Meneare’ Makirfe
Navy Yard
Waitress Seeks Arrest Over $845 Seal Skin Coat
New York April 3 Mabel Wilson a waitress caused the arrest of a woman alleging theft of a seal skin coat valued at 845 dollars.
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Aitress
New York
Mabel Wilsoh
Habitual Criminal Charge For Arthur Woods Set
Judge Mitchell Gilliam scheduled the case of Arthur Woods for April 19. Woods, recently convicted of escaping from county jail, faces life in prison if convicted as a habitual criminal.
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Mitchell Gilliam
Arthur Woods
Woods
Easter eggs hens take trip from Downing farm
Mrs H B Downing reported to police that her prize rooster and three hens disappeared Friday night in a gunny sack. The dogs of the thief remain unknown. Luther F B was cited in a divorce suit noting weekly strikes. The couple wed April 28 1919 with attorney Clarence Anderson representing Mrs Downing.
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House of Downing
H. B. Downing
Maude W. Everett
Luther FB
Superior Court
Clarence Anderson
Man is killed in Bothell road quarrel
Bud Curtis 24 is shot and dies in city hospital after a dispute with I Rader 35 over Curtis wife. Curtis allegedly attacked Rader before being shot in groin and neck. Rader discharged a pistol to scare him, then fired six shots, two hitting Curtis. Curtis death bed statement supported by wife. Curtis and wife had separated recently.
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Bud” Curtis
Seattle
Lake City
Bud Curtis
Bothell Highway
I. Rader
Bothell Road
Curtis
Rader
Board slams architect department over costly school buildouts
Judge Richard Winsor told The Star the district wasted more than 30000 dollars last year on an incompetent architect's department and accused contractors of collusion. He said the new parental school is a botch and plans for two emergency high schools remain unstarted.
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Richard Winsor
The
Star Today
Winsor
Walter J. Santmeyer
Portland
F. A. Naramore
Botch
Judge Winsor
Rounds Clift Company
Greenwood School
Girl killed by Jap Motorist in Pacific City
Myrtle 11 died after being run over by Kawasaki a Japanese motorist in Pacific City shortly after noon Saturday. Deputy sheriffs Matt Starwich and A Brown arrested Kawasaki as inquest by Chief Deputy Coroner Willis H Carson will determine if reckless driving charges follow. The girl stayed at Thomas Ferron’s home in Pacific City and Kawasaki listed 1504 Broadway Tacoma.
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Kawasaki
Tion
Myrtle 11
Conall
Pacific City
Matt Starwich
A. Brown
Pacific Ci
Willis H. Carson
Thomas Ferron
Broadway
Tacoma
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