Referendum petition drives and a vigilant detective scene
Washington activists prepare a whirlwind week for signatures on seven referendum petitions organized by the Washington State Referendum League. Locations include Labor Temple and 20 plus shops, with petitions covering several measures. In a parallel thread, ex prosecutor now in private practice Murphy recalls a vengeful ex-convict promising to get even, and a kidnap scare linked to that case unfolds.
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Washington State Referendum League
Attorney J H Allen Cleared in Pacific County Disbarment
Judge Wright dismissed the disbarment case Friday night finding Attorney J H Allen clean of all charges. Testimony and letters showed he kept an exact accounting of client funds, clearing him of alleged money misappropriation.
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Wright
Pacific County
Allen
Patrolman Lee Blount Is Discharged in Georgetown
Patrolman Lee Blount formerly assigned as No 30 in Georgetown was discharged by Chief Lang on Saturday after admitting his involvement related to a condition of a laundry girl aged about 11 at the Florence Crittenton home. Blount, married with two children, resided at 906 28th Ave. He joined the force in May 1909.
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Georgetown
Lang
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Blount
28Th Ave
Department
Bright Lights Linked to Seattle Woman Death in SF
San Francisco police say the death of Chase Garfield, formerly of Seattle, was a self inflicted act tied to his wife’s pursuit of San Francisco’s bright lights. A torn delivery letter from Garfield’s husband in Los Angeles reveals his plea for the wife to abandon cafe life and return to their home with their son.
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Chase Garfield
Seattle
Los Angeles
Bargain Night at Boylston Ave Unitarian Bazaar
Bargain night closes the Boylston Avenue Unitarian church bazaar with dancing music and a ventriloquist. Large crowds have attended and more sales at bargain rates are expected as the event ends Saturday night.
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Boylston Ave
Veterans recall surrender at Appomattox event
Civil War veterans gathered at the state Armory on Friday to reenact memories of the surrender ending the war. Speakers F. H. Hurd Hellen Richardson and O. A. Benjamin recalled their parts in Grant receiving Lee's sword, marking the war's close.
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Receiver sought for John Panton Co by borrowers and firms
Alleging insolvency, with assets $25 000 greater than liabilities W and J Sloane the R G Corset Co and other mercantile establishments have asked a receiver for the John Panton Co.
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John Panton Co
Belgians Organize New Belgian American Club
Belgian Americans organized Friday night with 26 new members joining Saturday. Vice Consul Joseph Hertog, the club president, expressed gratitude for relief afforded by the United States.
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United States
Joseph Hertog
Baptist Society to Meet Next Friday in Church
The first annual meeting of the Columbia river district of the Women’s American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society will be held next Friday in the First Baptist Church.
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Columbia River District
Women's American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Divine healer faces potential arrest over alleged confinement
April 10 Tacoma reports Arthur Jordan, owner of the Home of Peace, may be ordered arrested after allegations he holds Mrs. Hulda Fault, recently taken from Steilacoom hospital, as a prisoner. Neighbors describe her frantic, demon-beating rituals while Jordan claims cures. Judge Tallman ordered her removal for treatment.
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Hulda Fault
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Jordan
Four men given varied sentences in state court
Four men convicted of offenses against the state received sentences from fifteen days to five years in superior court Saturday. Ignacio Ramos, a Mexican, held up and robbed a man at Seventh and Lane and drew five years at Walla Walla. Sam D. Merrill, a pickpocket, gets two to fifteen years at Monroe reformatory. Jack Rudge and Loren Roulat fined one dollar and fifteen days in county jail for beating two Arabian peddlers.
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Monroe Reformatory
Jack Rudge
Loren Roulat
Gay Dance at Hippodrome Raises Charity Funds
Gay men and gayer women enjoyed a Friday night dance at the Hippodrome, one of the largest society gatherings. Luncheons in decorated boxes preceded the event, with an orchestra playing until midnight. CARD CLUB ENDS SEASON at Mrs. McGuirk’s home on 17th Ave marked the club’s final meeting, with spring flowers and a 14-person cover.
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Frayed Verses and City News From A Seattle Paper
A jumble of items appears from Seattle area: a satirical poem urging acts against a fly and social critique. Chief Lang bans Sunday holidays for summer. West Seattle high school debaters crown state champs by beating Lincoln High. Vancouver, British Columbia? No, Tacoma to Vladivostok shipment for Russian army. railroads protest freight rate hearing. Wilkes Barre streetcar strike to be arbitrated. a bridge prize story of a woman winning eight prizes and $20 for Belgian aid. Yale professor Thomas Lounsbury dies at 77. Liverpool waterfront fire causes heavy losses with six firefighters overcome. Tacoma arson case in court. Everett mill dispute with shingle workers. U.S. Comptroller notes bank clearings up. Seattle tailor Rosenthal sentenced for second-degree arson.
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Washington
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Seattle
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Nookechamp Fisherman Unveils Catchall Bait Invention
Special Correspondent reports Joes Sanzer of Skagit county, famed perch hunter, has devised a new fishing bait blending rich dirt with ground rubber overshoes and old tires. The worms fed on the mix stretch to eight inches and snap like rubber bands, promising record catches.
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Advice column on social life and personal growth
A reader asks how to entertain a young man at home with four sisters and no musical instrument. The columnist suggests inviting him to perform, making candy together, and using wholesome activities to develop genuine friendship. Other letters discuss clothing, career guidance, immigration papers, and companion animals.
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Local hydro aeroplane pioneer Gustav E K Reimers found dead
Gustav EK Reimers, known in Bellingham for lake Whatcom hydro aeroplane experiments, was found dead in a city hotel. He died by his own action, authorities report.
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Gustav EK. Reimers
Lake Whatcom
Street Car Flirtation Ends in Jail
A Seattle crime tale reports John Hawkins, a married streetcar conductor, arrested after a flirtation with Mise Elete Ryan prompts a warrant. Ryan, living at 710 Pine, learned Hawkins has a family on the Renton line. police found him in York dispatcher's office.
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Renton & Southern
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Renton
Read Whitehead
Lambert
York
Find Dead Man on Sea Beach After Train Ride
Passengers on a Great Northern train found Leo Craig fifteen washed ashore a mile north of Edmonds on Saturday morning. The Richmond Beach youth drowned March 16 after a skiff trip with three companions, the boat capsizing. P Peter, son of Richmond Beach, rescued three of the boys.
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Leo Craig
Edmonds
Craig
Robert Craig
Richmond Beach
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