Threat to Kill Judge Askren Over Larson Drury Indictments
A mailed threat to Superior Judge W D Askren warned of heavy punishment for larson and Drury cases tied to the closed Scandinavian American Bank Ta comm. The note signed Depositor urged “shoot straight” and cited the women involved Julia Smith now imprisoned for wounding Askren years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
W. D. Askren
Er. Larson
Bank of Tacomm
Charles Drury
Bank For
Larson
Julia Smith
T.rm
Askren
Thought Is Slow Compared to Light and Sound
The article argues that thinking is slow relative to physical speeds like light and sound. It notes nerve impulses move 400 to 700 feet per second, while light and sound race far faster, making rapid thought largely impractical. It suggests mental processing can stretch or compress time, even in dreams, and that a full mental drama can unfold in seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Syeare
Forest Fire Protection Week Urged by Agriculture Chief
Washington April 26 Henry C Wallace secretary of agriculture asked governors to back a nationwide protection week approved by President Harding for April 22 to 28. He cited that human agencies caused about 136,000 of 160,000 fires in five years and praised citizen vigilance for preventing fires. The five year area burned totaled 56,488,000 acres the largest in the Rocky Mountain region except Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry C. Wallace
Harding
United States
Union of the
Rocky Mountains
Chas
Actress Bebe Daniels Faces Salary Dispute
Florence Meehan of Pasadena says she has an agreement to act as her agent and will sue for ten percent of Bebe Daniels salary over the past two years. Meehan claims to be employed as adviser with producer W. C. DeLie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Daly Will Case Frees 400000 Fund For Lake County Students
Federal court decision ends litigation over Dr Bernard M Daly will and releases a 400000 perpetual trust to aid Lake County Oregon students. The fund will support 150 young men and women with college training and general higher education, available immediately.
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Oregon
Portland
A_ perpetual trust
Lake County
Bernard M. Daly
Reds Cause Head of School to Quit
Valparaiso Indiana April 26 Daniel Russell resigns from his post at Valparaiso University charging the school swarms with reds pinks and other radical influences. He says efforts to curb Bolshevik tendencies have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Daniel Russell
Lparaiso University
City couple in crisis ends with hopeful note after suicide bid
Mrs. Mary Anna Weimar 26 attempted suicide by swallowing bichloride of mercury after quarrel with husband Winfield Weimar silversmith of 6714 BE Marginal Way He rushed home and aided her, she later thanked him and regained hope in her recovery at City Hospital Francis Brown 3909 Eighth Ave attended. The woman widow by prior marriage has a year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anna Weimar
Winfield
Weimar
City Hospital
Francis Brown
Eighth Ave
Brown
Mia
Found Guilty Threat Falls on Accuser Palos Assault Verdict
Theros Palos was found guilty of assault on J B Katechilas by Special Judge Clay Allen on Monday. Palos attacked, needing three men to restrain him. The prosecution had charged Palos with third degree assault. Carrigan Tom Pappas and L B May are prepared to testify about removing Palos from the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theros Palos
J. B. Katechilas
Clay Allen
Palos
Katechilas
Carrigan
Tom Pappas
Oakland Man Fined $1500 for Dry Laws Violation
Frank J. Bettencourt of Oakland pleaded guilty to a dry laws violation in San Francisco. Federal Judge Neterer fined him 1500 dollars, the largest booze fine ever levied in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frank J. Bettencourt
Shattuckave
Oakland
Neterer
Auto Skids Block Injuring Squire Family
Harold L. Squire, 21, of 4236 W Sixth St, suffered a cut to the mouth and his mother was badly bruised when their auto skidded and overturned at Gilman Ave and W Howe St after colliding with another car. Squire said his other auto then crashed into his vehicle a block away.
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Harold L. Squire
W.sixth St
Gilman Ave
W. Howe St
Squire
Law Enforcement Topic At Plymouth Church Meet
Officials including Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglass Police Chief W H Searing and Bishop William O Shepard will discuss law enforcement Wednesday evening at Plymouth Congregational church. The Seattle Federation of Churches arranges the public meeting with Alfred H Lundin as chair and music by the University Presbyterian church orchestra starting at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Douglass
W. H. Searing
William O. Shepard
Plymouth Congregational Church
Seattle Federation of Churches
Alfred H. Lundin
University Presbyterian Church
Fearful Tacoma youths elope with bicycle ride to Seattle
Glen Warner aged 14 and Cecil Myers aged 15 ran away after a ball game and Sunday school. They fled home when their irate father waited and rode a bicycle to Seattle while sharing the handlebars. Policewoman Hunsicker found them and returned them to Tacoma.
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Glen Warner
Tacoma
Glen
Cecil Myers
Cecil
Atole
Seattle
Hunsicker
Motorboat and Train Duel in Coast to Coast Race
In a cross country test to prove speed, Gar Wood's Detroit piloted motorboat leads the Havana Special steam train in a race from Miami to New York. The Atlantic Coast Line cleared for steady run while the Havana Special operates on a fixed schedule. The contest covers 1240 miles by rail and a similar sea distance with the boat reportedly faster than the express train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jr. Express
Havana
Miami
Fla
Pennsylvania Station
Minstrel Show and Society Events Highlight City Page
April showers and May flowers frame a busy page with arts and clubs. Initiates at the University of Washington, Queen Anne alumni union, a Dramatic Club Field House program, Hiawatha playfield Friday, and a One Hundred Percent club tour. Mrs. Josephine Anderson sues for 15000 over a fatal automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyn
Mason County
Pi Lambda Theta
U. of W
Queen Anne High
Harry Parker
Frank Katonaree
Field House Dramatic Club
Hiawatha
Canada
Arnold Kaufman
Albert Bradley
Peter Strack
Women
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society of
Columbia River District
Seattle
Ellis Lewis Garretson
Imperial Potentate
Ancient Order
Nobles of
Frank W. Hull
J. B. Ross
Walter G. Koenig
Arcade
Community Service Dramatic Institute
University Club
Josephine Anderson
E. W. Peterson
C. P. Olinger
Alger Fowler
Father murders two sons cited in Marin shooting case
In San Francisco on April 26, John Cornyen confessed to killing his sons Andrew nine and Arthur seven after a dispute over his wife's death. The bodies were found at Chapman Marin County as authorities evaluated his unstable condition and motive.
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San Francisco
John Cornyen
Andrew
Arthur
Chapman
Marin County
Cornyen
Montana University President Resigns
MISSOULA Mont April 26 Dr EK O Sissons president of the University of Montana tendered his resignation today He said he desires to devote his time to pursuing special study and to write The board of regents has not announced his successor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
EK. O. Sissons
University of Montana
Sissons
Board of Regents
Evidence Weak Against Tito Ligi in Bomb Case
Federal authorities lack sufficient evidence to charge Tito Ligi with any link to the Wall Street bombing. They will continue the investigation, announced William J. Flynn, chief of the Justice Department's Bureau of Investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito Ligi
New York
Wall Street
William J. Flynn
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Free Him Jail Me Hunter Woman Seeks Release
Mrs M. Hunter confessed she married Ernest in Vancouver and later Fred Hunter without his knowledge. She asked to be jailed to force Hunter’s release, claiming she would seek annulment from Sutton Hunter. Prosecutors said no charges would be filed against her, with divorce proceedings expected.
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Fred Hunter
Thue
Mra M. FE
Hunter
el Rey
Eugene Meacham
Canal
Ugeta
Ernest
Couver
B.C
Peat Button
Port Townsend
Sutton Hunter
Deportees Brought From Ketchikan by Alaska District Inspector
William G. Streak, in charge of the Alaska district immigration, arrived in Seattle Tuesday and returned two deportees from Ketchikan. The inspector’s visit highlighted ongoing enforcement activities in the Northwest port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
William G. Streak
Alaska
Seattle
Ketchikan
Whisky pilfering curbled by scheduled railway vans
London readers learn railway companies will ship whisky only on designated week days in locked and sealed vans to curb pilfering. The measure targets liquor traffic by using recognized dispatch days and secure vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Potter, 107, Oldest in Mississippi Valley
Mrs. Mary Potter of Dwight Illinois is 107 and the oldest authenticated person in the Mississippi valley. She remains active in daily chores and recalls Revolutionary War stories from participants. she has outlived seven of her eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight, Ill
Mary Potter
Mississippi Valley
Detroit Takes Over Carlines In Municipal Rail Expansion
Detroit voters reject the privatized at cost ordinance from Detroit United Railways by two-thirds. The city starts immediate takeover of expired franchise lines, adding 25 miles this year and aiming for 300 miles in five years, with 18 miles already in operation and 82 more planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit United Railways
Muny Railway
D. U. Rhee
Plumbers Face Federal Probe Over Prices and Unions
A sweeping federal inquiry begun by District Attorney Robert C. Saunders targets a alleged combine of master plumbers and contractors in Seattle. The probe, run with DOJ operatives, may extend beyond Washington and could lead to Sherman antitrust prosecutions if violations are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Robert C. Saunders
Saunders
Richard Winsor
Roosevelt High School
Saun
Washneton
Industrial Council of the Associated Industries
Arthur Gerbel
Master Builders’ Association
General Association
Washington
Chief McAuley
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Musta Been One Uv Them Wild Wimmin
A fragmented 1920s style scene shows Lucius Larsen, a logger, being lulled by a woman whose allure bewilders him. A quick theft drains his roll as he laments the loss and the odd pull of her charm in a brief, moody vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Larsen
Lucius
Constable Resigns as Port Fire Boss in King County
King county commissioners accepted the resignation of Constable John H. Boyle on Tuesday and appointed James H. Woolery to succeed him as port fire marshal. Boyle becomes fire marshal for the port commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Commissioners
John H. Boyle
James H. Woolery
Boyle
Port Commission
Governor Probe Results Compiled by District Attorney
District Attorney Saunders says the independent investigation into the collision that sank the Governor and involved the steamship West Hartland is complete. A formal report will be sent to the attorney general within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Furtice
J. F. McAuley
West Hartland
Saunders
Businessmen to discuss China relief plan at Chamber meeting
A Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 p m Friday will discuss plans for a relief campaign to raise funds for China. Local business leaders are expected to attend to coordinate fundraising efforts and set deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chamber of Commerce
Four Days Left Enter Star $1,000 Film Star Contest
The Star-Universal contest offers a $1,000 contract to play in moving pictures. Enter by April 3 with a photo and parental consent if under 18. Test films begin Thursday at Clemmer theatre box office at 10 AM, with semi finals next week and a possible Universal studio career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star-Universal
Star Office
Star
Universal Film Company
Illinois
Chicago Elks
Gertrude Olmstead
la Salle
Universal City
Clemmer Theatre
Tar
Universal
Clemmoer Theatre
Universal Yum Co
Hollywood
Cal
Los
Twenty I W W members begin prison term at Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kansas April 26 Twenty I W W members sentenced for espionage reported to begin prison terms at Leavenworth. Twenty seven more were expected to arrive. The group was convicted in Judge Landis' Chicago court amid distress over the alleged escape of their leader Big Hill Haywood who reportedly fled to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kans
Judge Landis
Chicago
Gasoline Prices Fall in Middle West to 22 Cents
Chicago April 26 The Standard Oil company of Indiana announced gasoline at filling stations in the Middle West dropped from 25 cents to 22 cents a gallon. Gasoline at tank wagons is now 20 cents instead of 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Boy 19 Confesses Aid in Bank Theft
Chicago police yesterday arrested Harvey Petrus 19 after he confessed involvement with a bank robbery gang. He admitted taking part in the $17,000 Summit State Bank theft in Summit Illinois three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Chicago
Harvey Petrus
Summit State Bank of
Summit
Heroine of 4 Dies in Creek Rescue
In Condon Oregon Helen Crawford aged four died after clinging to her cousin Elsie to keep her from drowning. Elsie age twelve was pulled from Rock Creek after slipping from a foot-log but was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon
Ore
Helen Crawford
Elsie
Rock Creek
Slander suit seeks 250000 against Grace Day in Pasadena
John G Moran and wife Lois file a $250000 slander suit in Los Angeles against Grace Day of Pasadena claiming she stated Moran was madly in love with her and did not love his wife. Moran, a member of San Francisco art colony, is connected to the case. Day is described as from a wealthy Youngstown Ohio family. Hoquiam reports a birthday celebration for Civil War veteran B E Baldwin turning 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John G. Moran
Lois
Grace Day
Pasadena
Miss Day
Moran
San Francisco
Youngstown
Ohio
Wife says husband spanked too rough in divorce case
In Los Angeles on April S65 Irene Gerstad known as Irene de Voss testified her husband Harry W. Gerstad spanked her so hard she could not sit for a long time. She was granted a divorce and he was ordered to pay her $30 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Irene Gerstad
Screen
Irene de Voss
Harry W. Gerstad
Asparagus Theft Accusation In California House
C Hugo Gerhartz accused of petit larceny for taking a box of asparagus Monday. Witnesses say he stamped initials on the box and carried it away. Germ hartz claims he picked it up after it dropped from a wagon. owner W W Crenshaw identified the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hugo Gerhartz
Kartz
Gay
California
W. W. Crenshaw
Germhartz
Girl Faces Court Over Theft Charge
Katy Twigg, a 20 year old girl, defends herself in Judy W. P. Brown's court where Becklund the grocer seeks $117 alleging she took it from his home. Twigg denies the claim, saying both families were on good terms and she cooked for Becklunds once while his wife was away. She testifies that funds she obtained were arranged by her parents with the Becklunds and covered by notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Twigg
Judy W. P. Brown
Becklund
Miss Twigg
Becklunds
Titled Women Plan to Shoot Big Game
In London on April 26 an expedition to Africa has been organized featuring three titled women. The party includes the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland Viscount and Viscountess Titchfield Viscount and Viscountess Maidstone and Captain and Mrs. Gerard Leigh. The group plans to shoot big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Africa
Duke and Duchess of Sutherland
Viscountess
Titchfield
Maidstone
Gerard Leigh
King County Assessor Laughs at Poll Tax Remarks
Frank W. Hull suffered a sore jaw while recounting jokes about poll tax remittances. He quoted a caller joking about pole cat and Hart remarks, noting the light mood amid tax collection chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Frank W. Hull
Hart
Fred's a slicker on the beat in church plate ruse
The motorcycle patrolman Fred Mills boasts of exploiting the collection plate to avoid paying his way. He says he flashes his badge and passes by for nothing, highlighting a high cost of living beat turned into a scam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mills
Fred
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Eekie
Lan
Montana University
Mary
Carlines
U.S. Probe
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W. W
Hoquiam
B. E. Baldwin
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