Michigan Votes In Presidential Primary Tally
Detroit April 5 Michigan voters opened polls early to cast ballots in the presidential nominations. Hoovers backers claimed momentum while Hoover supporters faced questions over turnout and splits in the Democratic primary with Palmer seen as a leader for the indorsement. Weather and campaign activity shaped expectations as polls ran from morning to evening.
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Detroit
Michigan
Leonard Wood
Hoover
Hiram Johnson
California
Wisconsin presidential primaries split between La Follette slate and Wood backers
Milwaukee April 5 The Wisconsin presidential primaries shaped up as a test of Gen Wood's standing. Two sets of Republican delegates appeared one La Follette slate and the other with Wood backers. The La Follette delegates nominally have no preference for president. Democratic delegation candidates expressed no preference.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Gen Wood
Dope Cache Nabbed by Police Arrest at 3733 15th Ave N
Police detectives captured A. N. Crary and A Bweeney Sunday at 3733 15th Ave N with a satchel containing opium remnants valued at 1 000 dollars. They were charged with disposing of 1 500 dollars worth of opium. A man with a week as a book agent remarks on isolation.
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A. N. Crary
15Th Ave. N
Postal Clerk Arrested in Mail Robbery Case
Harry E. Ellison a 21 year old postal clerk employed on trains between Seattle and Skykomish from Sept 16 to Oct 28 1919 is charged with stealing 15 letters containing cash and currency. Police say $200 in War Savings Stamps were found at his home 428 Blewett St and he was released on $1000 bail awaiting hearing Tuesday.
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Harry E. Ellison
A. & Marshall Colligan
Postoffice
T. Pingham
Ellison
Seattle
Skykomish
Blewett St
United States
Bowman
Soldier Bonus Bill Ready for Referendum
Copies of the soldiers' compensation bill passed for referendum by the legislature may be obtained from Colt W. M. Inglis Soldiers' and Sailors' club or J. M. Hitt state librarian.
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Soldiers
Colt. W
Federal Control Requests 436 Million for Railroads
Washington on April 5 federal control seeks 436 million dollars to wind up federal control of railroads. Swager Sheriey director of finance for the railroad administration testifies before the house appropriations committee. If approved it will bring total congressional funding to 1 446 000 000 to end federal railroad oversight.
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House Appropriations Committee
Swager Sheriey
Railroad Administration
Congress
1500 Rotarians Attend Opening Session in Victoria
More than 1,500 Rotarians were in attendance at the opening of the International Association of Rotary club in Victoria on Monday. Nearly 275 Seattle Rotarians were part of the big delegation, which gathered here Sunday before departing for the Canadian city.
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International Association of Rotary Clube
Victoria
Seattle
Robbery at James Angus Grocery on Nickerson Street
A Sunday night robbery at 114 Nickerson Street James Angus grocery ended with the theft of $110.45 after a customer demanded cigars. The robber, aided by a lookout outside, fled with a accomplice.
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James Angus
Nickerson St
Angus
Youth killed by officers in Portland station lobby
Wayne Cason, son of local attorney Heoone Casem, was shot and killed Sunday evening in the Portland police station lobby after arrest for drunkenness. Three officers struggled to subdue him as he resisted, injuring Patrolman Smith and prompting scuffles en route. The pistol found eight feet from the body, with witnesses split on whether it fired on impact or after hitting the floor.
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Portland
Wayne Cason
Heoone Casem
Cason
Smith
Buddies to Dance Tuesday Evening at Redding Hall
Seattle post No. 18 American Legion invites Mayor Caldwell and Chief of Police Joe Warren to a first annual dance at Firetave Hall. Buddies to Dance Tuesday evening promise a lively social event with music and camaraderie in Redding hall.
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Redding Hall
Firetave
Roy al
Seattle Post
American Legion
Mayor Caldwell
Joe Warren
Stork Fills Ranks Depleted by Death
FOUND DEAD in bed at 1819 Seventh Ave. John C. Morrison, carpenter, was found dead with pneumonia likely three days earlier. He had no relatives in this city and the body is in the hands of undertakers.
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Seventh Ave. Bunday
John C. Morrison
Morrison
Blizzard Grips Middle West With Severe Snowfall
A massive blizzard covered the Middle West with several feet of snow, crippling telegraph and telephone lines, threatening crops and food supplies. Chicago endured heavy snow from yesterday morning to night, while rail service suffered long delays due to strikes and widespread disruption.
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Chicago
Middle West
Middle Western
Old Rag-Picker’s Coveted Estate Worth Six Thousand Dollars
Relatives from England, France, South Africa, India and British Columbia contest the will of Robert Pledge the recluse rag picker who died in Danville Illinois The estate is reported as about 6000 dollars and long filings fill the ehrenit court records as nephews and nieces seek a share of the property
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Danville, II
Robert Pledge
Pledge
England
France
South Africa
India
Mintieth Columbia
Wiedge
Early to bed and early to rise proverb
A saying extols the benefits of regular schedules for health and fortune, noting that routine work discipline can influence a man’s well being and wealth. The adage blends traditional advice with a playful twist on outcomes.
Inquest Set In Shooting Case
Inquest into the slaying of Pud Dean Curtis 24 woodman shot by Ingram Rader fellow woodman at Lake City Saturday will be held at 9 40 oclock Wednesday. Curtis died after being taken to the city hospital. The Curtises had a 10 month old daughter and Rader has a 2 year old son. Rader is held incommunicado at the county jail.
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Pud Dean Curtis
Woodeman
Ingram Rader
Lake City
Mra. Curtis
Nader
Mader
Curtia
Curtises
Hadera
Rader
Irail
Father saves boy from fire at Pryberg home
Fire destroyed the Pryberg residence at 2915 16th Ave Sunday night collapsing a stairway as H I Pryberg carried his year old son from upstairs flames. he fell eight feet but both survived. The mother and two other children were away. Fire spread to the next house owned by Ovle Hagen causing $200 damage.
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H. I .Pryberg
16Th Ave
Pryberg
Mothe
Ovle Hagen
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