Star Universal contest winner heads to Hollywood for film work
The winner in The Star Universal moving picture contest will travel to Hollywood to begin a $1,000 contract with Universal Film Co. She will be paid $100 weekly for ten weeks and learn from directors before appearing in test films next week.
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Star Universal Moving Picture Girl
Seattle
Hollywood
Cal
Universal
Universal Film Co
Universal Film Company
Mary Pickford
Star-Universal
King County
Mar-Universal Film Co
Universal City
Women Stripping Clothes Dummies Caught in Downtown Theft
Two women, both mothers, were jailed after shoplifting $1 200 in goods from Tacoma and local stores. They used the stolen items and hid the caches at a home on Laura Davis street. Detectives R R Herbert and TG Montgomery, with Charlie Gibbons and C B Whitman, nabbed them during the act.
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Laura Davia
Tacoma
Ida Popuette
Cook
Leviathans Berth Here At New Port Terminal
The Fushimi Maru and the Wenatchee berthed at Pier B marking record Pacific coast figures with combined value of 22,676,000 for ships and cargo. The Wenatchee cost 4.5 million. the Fushimi 3.25 million. Cargo values total 7,590,000 with supplies at 1,000,000. Notable passengers include Dr. H. Okamateu and Dr. S. Mikami en route to Brussels for an academic conference. Unloading began as docking occurred and a banquet for Captain Shimiden and officers is planned by the port commission and Chamber of Commerce.
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Shipping Board
Wenatchee
Pier B
Port Commission
Pacific Coast
Shanghai
Manila
Tacoma
Fushimi
H. Okamateu
Mikami
Imperial University
Tokyo
Brussels
RK. Shimiden
Port Commission and Chamber of Commerce
Magnol ia Home Section Opens
Seattle unveils Carleton Beach a new exclusive home district west of Magnolia Boulevard along Elliott Bay. The waterfront plat fronts over 7 000 feet offering sweeping marine and Cascade views including Mount Rainier Olympica range and cityscape, aligning with Seattle’s home city plan.
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Seattle
Magnolia Blvd
Elliott Bay
Carleton Beach
Cascade Range
Mount Rainier
Waat
Olympica
General Wood to survey Philippines self government readiness
General Wood travels to the Philippines as a special representative of President Harding to assess Filipino readiness for self government. He says he seeks information with an open mind, and interviews rather than being interviewed. Accompanying him are W Cameron Forbes Col F T McCoy Col Gordon Johnson Maj Edward Rowditch and Lieut O C Wood plus a secretary corps.
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Wood
Philippine Islands
Harding
Philippines
Overland Limited
General Wood
Pacific
Harrison
United States
Cuba
Senate
Manual L. Quezon
Quezon
Sérgio Osmena
House of Representatives
Manila
W. Cameron Forbes
The
Taft
Alee
Congressional Junket
Prensa
Japan
Lkely
F. T. McCoy
Gordon Johnson
Edward Rowditch
O. C. Wood
Taxpayer Car Suit Dismissed in Puget Sound Case
A federal judge signed an order dismissing the petition of 14 taxpayers against Puget Sound Power and Light Co. The plaintiffs may file an amended bill within five days. The order follows a recent memorandum decision by the same court.
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Puget Sound Power & Light Co
United States District Court
Neterer
P Sion
New Pastor Speaks at Y M C A Sunday Service
The Rev. J Ralph Magee new pastor of the First Methodist church will speak at 3 o clock at the Y M C A meeting Sunday on Fill the Gap. E W Brownell vice president of the National Bank of Commerce will discuss Banking at 5 16 p m friendship supper. The Seattle Pacific College quartet will sing at the social mixer at 2 15.
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J. Ralph Magee
First Methodial Church
E. W. Brownell
National Bank of Commerce
Seattle Pacific College Quartet
United Press Chief Seeks White House Talks on Communications
United Press president W. W. Hawkins met with President Harding at the White House for a ten minute conference. They discussed topics from the last two cabinet meetings and an inter-departmental committee on communications has been appointed.
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Washington
W. W. Hawkins
United Press Association
White House
Harding
Burglary Alert Abets Theft From Angier Resident
M Oseran awoke to find his trousers missing from his home after a burglar used a hook to pull the pants through a window during the night. The thief rifled a pocket and stole fourteen dollars before escape.
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M. Oseran
McAdamite Alloy Proposed to Replace Brass in Machinery
An alloy named McAdamite is devised to substitute brass in machine making. The lightweight durable material is touted for wear resistance and cost efficiency, potentially impacting manufacturing practices and tooling choices.
Thieves Break In As Residence Is Left Unlocked
Thieves entered the Giles home at 2132 California Ave on Friday night while the door was open and stole a watch a lavaliere a taffeta dress and a gold ring. The article mentions a superstition about the open door policy and ends with an unrelated ad reference.
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Mre
Giles
California Ave
Mystery Ankles Spark Controversy At City Auto Show
An ankle contest at the auto show erupts into a public mystery as Mme. X wins a preliminary prize and donates ten dollars to the Orthopedic hospital while contenders from California and local entrants stake claims. Officials including Mayor Caldwell and Police Chief will inspect the ankles to determine the $100 prize winner among Bolton Smith and Thompson.
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California
Washington
Marjorie Bolton
Mere Smith
Mira Thompson
Children’s Orthopedia Hospital
Mme, X
Mme
Mme. X
Anklen
Caldwell
Fearing
Gov. Coyle
George W. Allen
W. W. Connor
Bolton
Smith and Thompson
Kennedy Elected President of Iolo Club Veterans Group
Thomas J. L. Kennedy, assistant corporation counsel, was elected president of the Iolo club a veterans political organization at the annual election Friday night. J. K. Witherspoon was chosen secretary. The advisory committee includes Kennedy, W. J. Nelson and Stephen J. Chadwick Jr.
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Thomas J. L. Kennedy
Iolo Club
Veterans
J. K. Witherspoon
National
Spanish War Veterans
Kennedy
W. J. Nelson
Stephen J. Chadwick, Jr
Germans mourn day peace signed proposal sparks mourning observance
Berlin reports widespread agitation for a national day of mourning for war dead. One proposal suggests holding the mourning day on the date the peace treaty was signed. Stereopticon slides showing animal, insect and plant life are available for Chicago schools.
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Berlin
Reichetag
Chicago
Last Day of Auto Show Draws Big Delegations
Seattle hosts the final day of the Auto Show with auto dealers from Port land Olympia and other cities arriving. A day of events includes a 10 30 p m dance at the Hippodrome and a noon banquet at the Burglow for the Washington Automobile Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon as the prehistoric machines are paraded downtown.
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Seattle
Mecca
Washington
Portland
Hippodrome
Olympia
Washington Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Jewelry Store Robbed Again in Butte
The De lavage jewelry store in Butte Montana was robbed for the second time in a week by the same band of thieves. Watches were taken while displays of diamonds remained untouched. Three other robberies in two weeks involved smashed windows and only watches being stolen.
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Butte
Mont
Delavage Jewelry
Revenue Chief Buys Car at Auction
A Dodge touring car forfeited under narcotic law sold for 950 dollars at a U.S. marshal auction Saturday, buying by William T. Beeks chief deputy collector of internal revenue.
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Dodge
William T. Beeks
Internal Revenue
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