Bandits Strike North End Twice Looting Cash and Jewelry
Police believe two highwaymen committed two North End robberies Tuesday night. IL W. Red Graham, a confectioner at 4200 14th Ave N EK, was coerced at gunpoint and relieved of 110 dollars and valuables. Two hours later at the Fre mont theatre 21 N 35th St Bramiat and partner received no cash but jewelry valued near 700 dollars. The robbers fled in Bramiat's car, abandoned two blocks away.
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North End
IL. W
Red) Graham
14Th Ave
Graham
Fremont Theatre
35Th St
G. H. Bramiat
12Th Ave
Donald Geddes
Bramiat
Chicago clubs promote thinness to cut costs
In Chicago on April 28 two clubs formed to reduce member weight. One group targets large men and the other stout women, inspired by Dr. John Dill Robertson, the health commissioner, who aims for a nationwide movement to lower living costs by eating less and cutting clothing materials.
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Chicago
John Dill Robertson
Haywood Appeal Postponed Again in Espionage Case
In Chicago on April 24 William Haywood Vincent St John and 93 others linked to the S W W were granted continuances of their appeal of espionage act convictions. The case is postponed to May 25. They were sentenced to one to 20 years by Federal Judge Landin and remain free pending appeal.
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Chicago
William Haywood
Vincent St. John
LW. W
Lanjdin
Woman Ends Her Own Life After Note Citing Illness
Mrs. Anna Lambert aged 38 of 4433 Greenwood Ave committed death by her own action early Wednesday morning using chloroform. The body was found in H. T. Dinham's apartment at 201 Yeater Way where she worked as a caretaker. Dinham reported discovering the locked doors, breaking in, and finding a chloroform saturated towel bound about the head.
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Anna Lambert
Greenwood Ave
H. T. Dinham
Yeaterway
Dinham
Woolen Cloth Prices Continue Rise Reported
Springfield Massachusetts April 28 1919 prices of fine woolen cloth rose from 90 to 40 percent since February and are still going up according to President Wood at the annual meeting of the American Woolen Company in Springfield.
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Springfield
Maas
Wood
The
American Woolen Company
Global Military Buildup Intensifies Burden on Nations
A Paris dispatch argues that postwar armament growth and higher living costs are forcing nearly every country to expand military forces. Germany, Britain, the United States, and new postwar states in Eastern Europe are all enlarging armies, with France and Hungary pursuing major reorganization while borders redraw.
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Henry Woop
Paris
Germany
Austria
United States
Toer
Asenulta
Marine
Ministry of the Interior
England
Fingland
Sec. Baker
France
Sweden
Holland
Chamber
Hungary
Russia
Poland
Czecho
Slovakia
Rumania
Serbia
Gust's Party Ended With a Dall Thad Gust's Dall
Thad Gust West met four con men in a near by lodging house after leaving an Alaska hotel. They offered spirits and he gave $20 to each pair. When two returned later they demanded more money, he produced his wallet and was knocked down as one grabbed his purse and fled.
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Alaska
Gust West
West
Wert
Senator Lewis Warns of New War Looming
Former Senator James Hamilton Lewis told reporters in Washington that if Europe enters another war, Wilson could be the third term nominee. He urged Secretary Tumulty to prepare, arguing the second war followed every peace and that the nation would rally to Wilson if war breaks out again.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Tumulty
Senate passes urgent deficiency bill for railroads
Washington April 28 The Senate approved an urgent deficiency measure carrying 200 million dollars for expenses incurred during federal control of railroads and 9 million dollars for additional purposes.
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Washington
Senate
Collegers Vote for UW Student Leaders in Annual Election
Collegers at the University of Washington voted Wednesday for candidates to the student board of control for president of the associated students and for editors of the daily newspaper and the Tyee the annual publication.
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University of Washington
Student Board of Control
Associated Students
Tyee
Masons to Lay Cornerstone at State Administrative Building
Masons from across the state will witness Governor Hart lay the cornerstone of the new state administrative building in Olympia on Friday. The ceremonial duties are organized by the Masons and related fraternal bodies.
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Olympia
Hart
Red Cross Nurse Misa Tibbets Returns From Europe
After two years of active service in Europe, Misa Ursula Tibbets returns and visits family in Bellingham. She served in various Red Cross detachments.
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Europe
Misa Ursula Tibbets
Bellingham
Red Cross
Some men would have more money if their friends would pay up
A brief remark notes that several men face shortfalls because friends have not settled debts, implying financial pressure from unpaid balances and social obligations.
Feltoleum Mats Offered at Bargain Price
Feltoleum Mats for kitchen or bath rooms in desirable colors and size 18 by 36 inches offered at 45 cents. A stock of these mats is displayed on the fourth floor at Bon Marche with emphasis on value and quantity.Purchase early to enjoy low prices and multiple sets.
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THE
BON Marche
Special Selling of Women's Suits at 32 50
A store advertises a special sale of women's suits at 32 50 presenting new ripple and semi-tailored styles in mixtures checks and velour. Suits feature silk/plain linings, buttons silk braid narrow belts and semi tuxedo or convertible collars.
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Pere
Seattle
Serge
Joseph C. Smith
Miami Shore
van Eps
Sherman
Play & Go
Tacoma
Third Avenue
Pine
Spokane
Portland
Baker
Congress
Italy
Washington Title Insurance Company
Gust
Sen. Lewis
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