Police foil waterfront gambling raid and arrest man
Police sergeant Ralph Osura disrupted a waterfront gambling party at 3 AM on Pier 10. He fired shots, arresting Michael OMalley after a pursuit through Rat Road Avenue and King Street. a second man escaped. OMalley, found with three decks of cards five dice and a dollar bill, faces disorderly conduct charges.
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Ralph Ozura
Michael O'Ma Ey
Pier 10
Osura
Ratroad Ave
O'Malley
Styles in Overalls to Remain Simple and Tasteful
Detroit designers report spring and summer overalls will stay simple yet in good taste. The chief designer notes the sudden popularity of this working man garb won’t alter material or styles. Prices may rise if supply tightens, but currently there is no reason for price increases.
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Detroit
Mich
Europe Wants U. S. to Help Armenia
SAN REMO April 20 Night The council of premiers decided to address President Wilson and the American people, recommending the United States offer financial support to Armenia. The premiers will point out that America is particularly interested in the new Armenian nation and that no other power is in position to aid its firm establishment.
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San Remo
Council of Premiers
Wilson
United States
Armenia
America
Davisson and Silver Win Tacoma City Commissioner Seats
Ira W. Davisson, commissioner of light and water, and James W. Silver, labor leader, were elected city commissioners. Frank Pettit and Maj. Robert Howard were defeated. Davisson won 12,176 votes, Silver 10,864, Howard 8,208, Pettit 7,071.
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Tacoma
Ira W. Daviason
Light and Water
Jame W. Silver
Frank Tettit
Public Safety
Maj
Robert ©. Howard
Davidson
Silver
Howard
Pettit
Milk Price Increase Expected This Week
Milk prices are set to rise by one cent late this week with delivered milk at 13 cents per quart and retail milk at 11 cents. The hike stems from a higher tariff approved for producers by Mayor Caldwell's milk commission, with the burden shifted to consumers.
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Miles
Caldwell
Special Milk Commission
A. F Bird
Patrolman Ford Dismissed Again Over Extortion Charges
Patrolman A G Ford was dismissed from the police force for a second time on extortion charges. He had been reinstated a week earlier after a prior dismissal on an extortion charge dated March 6. The latest accusation involves attempts to extort money from C C Brooks and others detained on gambling allegations at the Quinn hotel on March 6.
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Ford
A. G. Ford
C. C. Brooks
Quinn Hotel
Port Officials to Meet in Tacoma
Northwest port officials invited to a conference in Tacoma on Thursday led by T. S. S Lippy Seattle port commissioner and president of the Pacific Coast Association of Port Authorities.
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Tacoma
Northwest
T. S&s
Lippy
Seattle
Pacific Coast Association of Port Authorities
Bisbee Deportation Trial Turns Page in Labor War
Bisbee deportation case advances with prosecutor French seeking to prove deportations extended over six weeks beyond July 12 1917 and alleging a kangaroo court in Bisbee after the deportations He claims copper companies in the Warren district fought organized labor and aided the spread of the I W W and that AFL members were replaced by I W W workers with witnesses from the AFL and others to testify tomorrow.
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Tombstone
Arts
Bisbee
French
Warren
American Federation of Labor
W. W
Surgeon's Slayer Will Face Inquiry
The grand jury will hear evidence Thursday in the case of Thomas W. Simpkin a demented printer who shot and killed Dr. James W. Markoe at St Georges Protestant Episcopal church Sunday Indictment on charge of murder in the first degree will be asked. The court will appoint a lunacy commission and efforts will be made to have Simpkin sent to Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
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New York
Thomas W. Simpkin
James W. Markoe
St. Georges Protestant Episcopal Church
Simpkin
State Hospital
Matteawan
Overalls OK Except in Pinch Case Cited in Chicago
Chicago reports Milas Florence Hoseld found in violation under a local law forbidding wearing garments of the opposite sex. The Monaic code requires correct attire and punishes deviations, though the affair appears minor.
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Chicago
Milas Florence Hoseld
Bargain Household Goods Haul Includes Cans Pans and Polishes
Local sale lists galvanized iron garbage cans at 2.95 per unit and 16 inch diameter with reinforced sides. Aluminum casseroles 1.95 with frames for family size. Frying pans 0.39 each in steel with wire handles for camping. Wash boards 0.59 with wooden frames. Liquid Veneer furniture polish 0.15 per four ounce bottle for mops and dust cloths.
China Dinner Set Reduced to 51.70 at Bon Marche
A 55 piece fine quality dinner set with translucent china and Greek key border is offered for 51 dollars 70 cents. The item is advertised on the fourth floor of The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Whipped Cream Set Priced at One Dollar
A cut glass whipped cream or mayonnaise set with a ladle is offered for one dollar. The item emphasizes a single dollar price point and targets everyday dining use. No additional figures or brands are mentioned.
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Europe
U. S
Davisson
Kangaroo Court
O. K
Jersey
Amateen
Leia Saasseheld
Sei
Rome
Johnson Bros
Srconp
Thrpon Marche
Malin
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