Blast at Camp Pullie Kills Soldier in Night Demonstration
In San Antonio on April 11, Johann Benner an enlisted man from Baltimore was killed and 11 others injured when a pyrotechnic dump exploded during a night firing demonstration by the 17th Infantry Training Battalion. The dying include Adolph Alanis Felix Catothes Antonio Durate Matthew Vin demer Ernest Hamm Frank Walker Ike Loama Harry Staly and others. seriously burned are Robert C. Muir and Robert Green. All injured belong to the 17th Infantry.
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San Antonio
Texas
Johann Benner
Baltimore
Camp Pullle
17Th Infantry
Adolph Alanis
Felix Catohthes
Antonio Durate
New Bedford
Mass
Matthew Vindemer
Washington
Del
Ernest Hamm
Paris
Ala
Frank Walker
Norman
Okla
Ike Loama
Port Arthur
Harry Staly
Amundsen to Resume Flight After Monoplane Crash
Amundsen's big Lar sen monoplane tipped during a forced landing near Clarion Pennsylvania. Repairs rush under H H Hammer Seattle rep to resume transcontinental flight once fixes finish. Pilot cited overheated motor caused a descent from 6000 feet. All occupants bruised but minor injuries. Party includes Capt Amundgen H T Lewis HU Wade E Buhl and J Ondell.
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Rachd Amundsen
Clarion
H. H. Hammer
Seattle
Amundsen
Amund Gen
H. T Lewis
Bellefont
HU. Wade
New York
E. Buh
J. Ondell
Private Rites For Death By Own Action Nertha Brackett
Miss Nertha Brackett shot herself in the First Baptist church choir Sunday evening. Private services will be held at her parents home 2005 N Broad Way. The burial time was not yet announced by the Bonney-Watson company as investigators sought how she obtained the revolver.
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Nertha Brackett
First Baptist Church
Alfred H. Brackett
N. Broad Way
Bonney-Watson Company
Drawing Room Worse Than Bar in Modern Society
Denver april 11 the modern drawing room is producing more drunkards among the young than the old time saloons Rev Hugh L McMenamin rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception says any fool can be a popular host if he can furnish his guests with alcohol
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Denver
Hugh L. McMenamin
Cathedral of the Immaculate Concepion
Harold Williams Sentenced for Auto Theft in Bellingham
In Bellingham Harold Williams aged 22 pled guilty to auto theft and received a sentence of one to five years in the state penitentiary from Judge W. P. Brown.
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Bellingham
Harold Williams
W. P. Brown
Mormon President Warns Against Short Skirts Worn by Daughters
Heber J. Grant, leader of the Mormon church, urges parents to stop their daughters from wearing short skirts during the closing session at the tabernacle. He recalls past attire on streets and condemns modern styles that he says provoke men.
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Salt Lake City
Heber J. Grant
The
Mormon Church
Tabernacle
President Grant
Temple
Israel
Day-Heck case ends as no charges filed
Oklahoma City April 11 The Day-Heck case is closed with no charges to be filed or asked. County Attorney Hughes and attorney Moman Prusett for Jean F Day and army officers said evidence was not sufficient for any charge. The case involved Day a society woman and Lt Col Paul Ward Beck with an alleged attack. Prusett said he would not press charges to clear his client from jeopardy. Army officers said future work would complete army records.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Heck
Hughes
Moman Prusett
Jean F. Day
Army
Day
Niew
Paul Ward Beck
Hawaii Faces Japanese Influence If Chinese Labor Arrives
Maj. H. W. Patton of Washington says Hawaii would fall under Japanese control as Chinese workers are allowed in. He notes white labor can’t endure the climate, 20 000 Japanese children in Hawaii study in Japan, and about 140 000 Japanese residents. He criticizes the government for 1920 income tax receipts of 21.6 million with only a military post established.
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Hawaiian Islands
Maj
H. W. Patton
Washington, D. C
Transportation Club
Maj. Patton
Islands
Japan
Wlanda
Altho
Patton
Officer Dies After Fire Rescue in Forest Near Baguio
Manila April 11 Capt. William D. Briscoe of the Philippine Scouts saved two enlisted men before returning to the blaze. He perished in the flames along with the third man as winds shifted, trapping the group in a forest fire near Baguio. Several others were seriously injured.
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Manila
P. L
William D. Briscoe
Philippine Scouts
Baguio
Col Patten resigns from his regiment amid medical exam failure
Col. Wm. T. Patten, commanding officer of the 161st infantry, resigns after failing to pay the regular army physical examinations. The regimental headquarters move from Seattle to Spokane is announced. Patten also heads the Patten Motor Car Co. of Seattle and will devote full time to that business.
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Wm. T. Patten
161Set
Seattle
Spokane
Col. Patten
Patten Motor Car Co
Ethel Barrymore to be Honor Guest at Kiwanis Luncheon
Ethel Barrymore was set as the honor guest for a Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Washington Annex on Tuesday.
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Ethel Barrymore
Kiwanis Club
Washington Annex
Wedding bells for Miss Bernice McIntyre and Mr Lewis Callow
The ceremony will take place with Rev. Murray officiating. Sister Marjoria McIntyre will serve as best man. The article notes the Hedro Woolley union and mentions Miss McIntyre and Mr Callow as the couple.
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Bernice McIntyre
Hedrooolley
Mr. Lewis
Callow
Mr. Murray
Hedro- Woolley
Mian Marjoria McIntyre
Beattie Sunday Newspaper
Government seeks end to great coal strike in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on April 11 government forces led by Attorney General Daugherty pressed to end the coal strike. He sought to quash Sherman act indictments against 224 operators and union officials to entice wage negotiations, while District Judge Anderson considered the move and the path forward amid continued labor disputes.
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Indianapolis
Daugherty
Union
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Candidates Invited to Queen Anne Hill Meeting
Queen Anne Hill residents may meet the mayor and city council candidates Tuesday night at Queen Anne Congregational Church. The event, under the Queens Anne Commercial Club, invites all candidates to speak.
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Queen Anne Hill
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Queen Anne Are
Taylor Et
Queen Anne Commercial Club
Debate over new state camp for National Guard
Taxpayers face thousands in expense for a proposed Murray site while current Camp Murray remains outdated. Guardsmen warn travel to rifle ranges and rehab costs will drain morale and waste training days. Rumors swirl of a contracted builder tied to Governor and Louis Hart.
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National Guard
Lewis
Tsn
Camp Lewis
Murray's
Rock
National
Murray Sirrah
Miller Meier clash marks heated mayoral debate
Miller calls Meier a liar at Alki Community Club meeting. Meier retorts calling Miller the old man and recalls a job request. The exchange follows disputes over the street railway contract and other contracts during the race.
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Charlies
Miller
Walter FP. Moeier
Alki
Meier
Corporation Counsel's Office
Stone & Webwher
Care Jones
Pugilist Held on Murder Charge In Chicago
Lightweight contender William Jaber Friedman surrendered to police in Chicago after being sought in the Abe Rubin saloon shooting. Rubin was killed and four others injured in the incident. Friedman posted a $10,000 bond.
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Chicago
William “Jaber” Friedman
Abe Rubin
Friedman
Frauds Alleged Lose Vast Sums in War Contracts
Representatives Johnson of South Dakota and Woodruff of Michigan charged in the house that the government lost hundreds of millions through fraudulent contracts during the war. They urged a congressional investigation and DOJ prosecutions of those responsible.
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Washington
Johnson
South Dakota
Woodruff
Michigan
Republicana
House
Department of Justice
Russians Protest Japan at Genoa Conference Row
At Genoa the first political committee met this afternoon as George Tehitcherin led a protest against Japan’s presence. Count Ishii replied Japan is here to stay despite the objection. In a separate note, Dwight B. Waldo, newly elected president of Bellingham State Normal, will remain in Kalamazoo until June before returning to lead in Bellingham.
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Genoa
Japan
George Tehitcherin
Count Ishii
Thhitcherin
Bellingham
Bellingham State Normal School
Dwight B. Waldo
Kalamazoo
Navy Budget Fight Over 67 000 Man Force Sparks Debate
Washington April 11 Strong navy advocates warn a 67 000 man navy would junk national sea power and weaken coast defenses. Opponents push for 84 000, claiming inland lawmakers are warming to the bigger fleet as Mendel and Kelly express renewed confidence the bill will pass.
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Laurence M. Benedict
Washington
Japan
Great Britain
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Mendel
Pat Kelly
Michigan
To Form Bolo Club in U of W District
King County Bolo club members in the University district will meet at the Railway Exchange building Second avenue and Cherry street Tuesday at 8 p m to organize a district Bolo club. War veterans of any war are eligible and invited to attend tonight's meeting.
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King County
Bolo Club
University District
Railway Ixchange
Second Ave
Cherry St
Sparks to Appeal to Higher Court
Oliver M. Sparks convicted of using the mails to defraud in a land settlement promotion in Skagit county will appeal to the federal circuit court of appeals. The appeal follows the denial of a new trial motion by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer and postponement of sentencing until April 24.
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Oliver M. Sparks
Skagit County
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
RE. H. Flick
Sparks
Flick
Jeremiah Neterer
Candidates invited to mayor council meeting at church
All candidates for mayor and council are invited to attend a meeting at Queen Anne Congregational Church on Queen Anne Ave and Galer St at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Harry Ballinger serves as chairman of the meeting.
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Queen Anne Congregational Church
Queen Anne Ave
Galer St
Harry Ballinger
Tragedy Near Ontario Creek Claims 13 Year Old Life
Averill Davison aged 13 drowns in Stoddard Creek near Ontario despite efforts by his 15 year old brother Henry to rescue him.
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Los Angeles
Averill Davison
Stoddard Creek
Ontario
Henry
Taxpayers Face Higher Street Railway Costs in 1923
A. H. Wise man told the Associated Stenographers at the American Bank building Monday night that taxpayers now pay about a million annually for street railway support and will bear at least five million more in 1923, affecting local employment.
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Street Railway
Erickson
A. HH. Wiseman
American Hank
Trade forecast: iron and steel cuts by Southern Pacific official
C M Andrews district freight and passenger agent for the Southern Pacific lines announces a forecasted decrease in Seattle foreign trade driven by reductions on iron and steel commodities for export, outlining expected impacts on shipments and market activity.
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Seattle
C. M. Andrews
Southern Pacific Lines
Houses Bombed in Labor Fight in Chicago
Chicago reportage describes two contractors and members of the arbitration committee having their homes partially demolished by bombs during the night. The attack followed a renewed outbreak in Chicago’s labor war as contractors barricaded themselves and their property to enforce the arbitration award.
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Chicago
Citizens’ Committee
Arbitration Award For
Bombe
Bombings Target City Pit Contractors After Wage Award
Reports say two large pit contractors P. Regan and Henry C Ghan were seriously injured as blasts hit homes of 14 contractors and their families. Investigators attribute the attacks to a wage award decision by Judge Landia.
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Man P. Regan
Henry Cghan
O'Callaghan
Jane
Lice
Landia
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Eng
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