Reopened mystery in Ambrose Small disappearance case
The long unsolved Ambrose Small case returns to the headlines as police consider a renewed probe into his 1919 disappearance. Florence and Gideon Grant push for fresh inquiry while evidence and suspects including a secretary and a mysterious “B. B. Friend” figure surface, linking theaters, a signed debt, and possible foul play around his Toronton home.
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Ambrose Small Wan
Florence
Gideon Grant
Sisters
City Rejects $50,000 Gift for Hospital Naming
On Dr. H M Read’s recommendation the city council postponed indefinitely acceptance of a bequest by Dr J Eugene Jordan to fund a hospital named for him. Read said the sum falls thousands short of the needed amount to complete construction in Spattie.
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City of
Spattie
H. M. Read
J. Eugene Jordan
Fight Carries to Queen Anne Hill
Mayoralty candidate Dan Landon and Dr. BJ Brown clash as they and rivals for city council, school board and port commission plan a meeting at Queen Anne Congregational Church. Brown warns of a tough outlay if elected while Landon defends a Seattle home rule budget plan against a perceived city control bill.
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Dan Landon
BJ. Brown
Queen Anne Hill
Echeo Board and Port Commission
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Queen Anne Ave
Qualer St
Dr. Brown
Landon
Beacon Hil
Thief Steals Thousands in Apartment Loot
Jewelry and securities valued at about 2000 dollars were stolen from Mrs. J. M. Heiner of 1416 B diet street. Among the loot were diamond earrings aged about a century, a cameo ring, a strand of curls, Liberty bonds, cash, stock certificates, and a sealskin coat.
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J. M. Heiner
B. Diet St
Wealthy Rancher Faces Murder Trial in Oregon
Charlies Von Der Ahe, a wealthy rancher, stood trial in Pendleton on charges of murdering Matt Jepeon, a government county recluse, last July. The opening statement alleged threats against Jepeon and his subsequent disappearance. Jury selection was expected to take two days.
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Pendleton
Ore
Charlies von der Ahe
Matt Jepeon
Government County
von der Ahe
Jepeon
Weeks Urges Adequate Army to Meet World Changes
Secretary Weeks told the Senate appropriations committee that the United States must keep an army of at least 150000. He warned that reducing forces risks leaving the nation weak amid shifting power balances and potential pressure from other nations. He stressed readiness and clear intent to defend against aggression.
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A. L. Bradford
Washington
Germany
Russia
Weeks
Senate Appropriations Committee
United States
Two Women Held as Highwaymen After Madison Street Chase
Vera Martines aged 25 and Lay Smith aged 34 were captured after a pursuit along Madison Street from Fifth to Broadway. They allegedly grabbed A K McLay’s pocketbook containing $10, then fled. officers recovered the wallet at the scene.
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Madison St
Fifth Ave
Broadway
Mis
Vera Martines
Lay Smith
Sergi
J. H. Thomas
KR. R. Thompson
A. K. McLay
W. Hillman Sr
McLay
Martines
Madison Sr
Melay
Telegrams Held for Incorrect Addresses at Western Union
A telegram for Mr. Charles Hahn and another for Mrs. Lila B. Williams concerning deaths are held at the Western Union main office due to wrong addresses. The notices await updated delivery details to proceed.
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Charles Hahn
Lila B. Williams
Western Union
Two Portland Bank Men Are Accused
Portland April 6. Leroy Walker chairman of the board of the defunct State Bank of Portland and Anthon Eckern vice president face criminal action to be started today by District Attorney Stanley Myers. State Bank of Portland failed last February and was ordered liquidated after an investigation disclosed alleged fraudulent deals benefiting the executives and harming depositors.
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Portland
Leroy Walker
State Bank of Portland
Anthon Eckern
Stanley Myers
O. B. Robertson
State Bank Examiner of Oregon
Ihs
Robertson
Walker and Eckern
Moonshine Raid Nabs Juvenile Suspect at Fairview Ave
Deputy sheriffs Frank Brewer William Sears and E4 Hughes led a raid on 6031 Fairview Avenue obtaining three gallons of moonshine. A 15 year old youth taken into custody and turned over to the juvenile court after the operation.
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Fairview Ave
Frank Brewer
William Sears
E4 Hughes
Flyer Hits Circus Train in Kansas Crash Kills One
A Frisco line passenger train crashed into the rear of a circus train near Girard, Kansas, killing one person and injuring several others. The derailment occurred on April 25 as the trains collided along the Kansas City to Oklahoma City route.
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Fort Scott
Kans
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Girard
Boulder Canyon Project Bill Introduced by Congress
A bill to develop the lower Colorado River via the Boulder canyon project was introduced in the House by Rep Swing of California and in the Senate by Sen Hiram Johnson. The proposal envisions construction of a dam identified as the greatest dam in the world.
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Boulder Canyon
Congress
Washington
Colorado River
Representative Swing
California
House
Hiram Johnson
Senate
Rheumatism Drives Hotel Man to Death
Everett report states John Lundeen, proprietor of a Lake Stevens pleasure resort, driven by acute rheumatism, waded into the lake yesterday and shot himself through the head with a revolver, ending his life.
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Everett
John Lundeen
Lake Stevens
White House Backing Smith McNary Bill Reclamation Plan
The administration pledges hearty support to reclamation projects as proposed in the Smith McNary bill now before Congress. Officials at the White House indicated the measure has strong presidential backing and aims to advance watershed and irrigation developments.
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White House
Smith-McNary
Washington
Smith McNary
Congress
Seattle councilman candidate dies at 44
Harry Bruskevith, 44, a former councilman candidate and member of the Seattle Real Estate Association, died at Seattle General Hospital Monday. He is survived by his widow Mabel Bruskevith and two children, Gladys 13 and Lawrence.
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Harry Bruskevith
Seattle Real Estate Association
Seattle General Hospital
Mabel Bruskevith
Gladys
Lawrence
First Forest Fire of Season Near Polls Springs
Red Bluff California reports the Deer creek headwaters near Polls Springs in the Lassen forest as the scene of the first forest fire of the season. Officials warn of continued fire risk as crews assess the blaze and monitor spread.
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Red Bluff
Cal
Polls’ Springs
Lasgen Forest
Japanese Schoolboy Letter Interpreted For City Mayor
A letter from a Japanese schoolboy, written in Nipponese, was received by the mayor on Tuesday. Councilman Phil Tindall translated the epistle which asks about where the writer lives and identifies the City of Shatol in Washington Province.
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Shatol
Washington
Phil Tindall
Speeder Tags Considered to Publicly Shame Offenders
Chief William H. Searing announced proposed legislation to issue colored license plates for speeders and violators. At the next traffic officers meeting the plan would be incorporated to publicly ridicule offenders in addition to fines. The police court docket listed sixty speeding cases and seventy four minor violations. William Cronk had his license revoked and fined three hundred dollars for driving while intoxicated.
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Beattie
William H. Searing
Searing
Tureday
C. C. Dalton
William Cronk
Former Patricia Inn Owner Arrested in Seattle Fraud Case
Elmer Scott and wife Agnes faced a secret indictment accusing them of using the mafia to defraud. A federal grand jury charged March 21 that the Patricia restaurant in Pourthave was misrepresented as profitable to sell it to a purchaser named Hager, ending their ownership.
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Los Angeles
Elmer Scott
Agnes
Seattle
Patricia
Pourthave
Scotta
Scotts
Hager
White Elephant
Wanted a Trim and He Got It At Hotel Washington Barber
J. H. Liu entered the Hotel Washington barber shop on Tuesday seeking a trim. He left short of cash and valuables, reporting a loss of $100, two steamer tickets and a baggage check in addition to his hair.
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J. H. Liu
Washington
Fights Deputy in County Buildingover power by Deputy Sheriff
In the county city building Tuesday morning 8 W Brandt 62 fought Deputy Sheriff Frank Anderson as the latter attempted to serve a nonsupport warrant on the first floor. Brandt was overpowered and taken to the sheriff office then moved to the county jail. He stated his occupation as an engineer though he said he was out of work.
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W. Brandt
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Brandt
Bolo Club Plans Endorsement For Next Tuesday Election
The Bolo club will endorse a ticket for the upcoming general election at tonight’s meeting in Veterans hall on Third avenue. A committee on endorsements will report its findings at the gathering. Burglars entered two homes Monday night stealing jewelry valued at 150 dollars. A I Guy of Boeing lost a diamond ring worth 100 dollars. P G Hendrickson reported rings valued at 50 dollars stolen.
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Veterans’ Hall
Third Ave
A. I. Guy
Boeing Airplane Company
P. G. Hendrickson
Olive al
Governor Folwell Hart Addresses Lions Club at Pig'n Whistle
Governor L F Folwell Hart spoke to the Lions Club at noon Monday at the Pig n Whistle saying the state administration saved taxpayers 2 500 000 this year. He criticized anti taxation orators questioning the state.
Landes Workers to Celebrate at Lunch Thursday
Women supporting Mrs Henry Landes to the city council will meet at a luncheon at the Washington Annex at 12:05 p m Thursday to celebrate victory in the primary. All Landes workers are invited to attend the event titled Mrs Henry Landes Rally Luncheon with six short speeches ending with Landes speaking on Civic Ideals.
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Henry Landen
Washington Annex
Landes
Henry Landes
Masked Man's Killing Probed Inglewood Riot
Inglewood residents await an inquiry into the death of Deputy Sheriff Mariner B Mosher after a raid by about 200 night riders. Night Marshal Frank Woerner, who shot Mosher, fears for his safety as Coroner rank Nance leads the investigation. Factions and threats swirl around the case with officials and press observers present.
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Los Angeles
Inglewood
Rank Nance
Mariner B Mosher
Frank Woerner
Woerner
Mosher
Walter
Leonard Kuege
United Press Today
Lynch
Editor Killing in Durango Under Probe
Durango Colorado April 26 A coroner inquest was to be held over the body of William L Wood city editor of the Durango Herald who was shot and killed by Rod Day editor of the Durango Democrat The fatal shooting followed a bitter newspaper feud Day surrendered to the sheriff and is held without bail Wood died two hours after being shot on Main Street by Day who fired two shots into his back eyewitnesses said
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Durango
Colo
Wiliam L. Wood
Wood
Day
West Side Span Gets Go-Ahead With 400000 City Vote
The city council approved 400000 for the West Side Span construction. Mayor Caldwell signed the ordinance and City Engineer A H W Dimock said the board of public works will call for bids Tuesday for a bridge and approaches. Two years to complete the project is projected.
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Spokane St
Caldwell
A. H W. Dimock
Board of Public Works
Ttmw
Report on Highway Funds Allocation in Washington
A Washington report by L. D. Meardie shows two thirds of state highway funds come from direct taxation since 1893 totaling 25.7 million dollars, with the rest from other sources. $22.8 million from direct taxation and around 12.9 million from motor vehicle taxes. BEN GOTT of Hoeing Airplane Co will lecture on the industrial side of aviation at noon Thursday at the Engineers' Club.
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Olympia
L. D. Meardie
Ben, Gott
Hoeing Airplane Co
Engineers’ Club
Dragging Ops On Lake Washington Canal For Missing Boy
Retrieval crews worked in the Lake Washington canal late Monday for the body of Conrad Storvik. The missing boy, last seen near 126 West 35th Street, is believed to have drowned.
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Lake Washington Canal
Conrad Storvik
35Th St
Judge Whitehead to Speak at Americanization Center
At the W C T U Americanization Center in Georgetown Judge Rhea Whitehead will explain four charter amendments and two initiative measures slated for next Tuesday’s voters. The meeting is open to the public.
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Judge Whitehead
W.C.T. U. Americanization Center
Winding St
Georgetown
Rhea Whitehead
Large corporation fined over half a million in tax fraud
Washington reports penalties totaling more than 506000 dollars were assessed against a major U.S. corporation for tax fraud. The treasury department announced the enforcement action detailing the financial penalties and scope of the case.
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Treasury de
Pruning heiress will directs a decent burial following Nana
The will of Mrs. Brideet Pruner seeks probate in Superior Court, asking that her body be buried after the manner of Nana. The filing alleges the corporation filed a fraudulent income tax return.
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Nana
Mra
Ftrideet Pruner
Partment Menaxy
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