Marine workers seek Harding aid over wage cut
Washington April 29 Marine workers representatives, breaking from a conference with ship owners and Admiral Benson, went to the White House to urge President Harding to intervene against a 15 percent wage cut set for May 1. Furuseth said seamen would accept Harding's decision, while owners and Benson rejected arbitration.
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Washington
Admiral Benson
White House
Harding
United States Shipping Board
Benson
The Sea Anemone: A Colorful Ocean Predator
A seaside feature describes the sea anemone as a beautiful creature resembling a flower yet living as an animal. It has a stalk anchored to rocks with tentacles around the edge that capture prey and retract when touched, revealing a mouth and stomach inside the body.
Bankers' Big Feet Alarm Triggers City Wide Alarm
Big footed bankers kept police busy Friday as emergency alarms sounded at central station twice. Bluecoated reserves rushed to the Federal Reserve at 208 Columbia Street and the Union National Bank at Second Avenue and Cherry Street, with the excuse that someone stepped on the wrong burner.
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Central Station
Federal Reserve Bank
Columbia St
Union National Bank
Second Ave
Cherry St
Judge Lindsay, 82, Dies in City
Robert H. Lindsay longtime King County court commissioner dies at 82 from injuries sustained when his car struck him at Cherry Street foot. Widowed, two daughters survive him. Funeral arrangements arranged by local lodge of Elks.
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Robert H. Lindsay
King County Court
Secnitarium
Cherry St
Lindsay
Elka
Woman Sues for 21500 After Pavement Blast Injury
Myrtie R. McClung filed suit in Judge Austin E. Griffiths' court on June 21, 1929 seeking 21500 damages from the county for injuries after pavement blew up on 14th Ave near the Des Moines highway. She and HF McClung say bricks flew 15 feet, throwing her from a truck during the blast.
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14Th Ave
Des Moines
Myrtie R. McClung
Austin E. Griffiths
Doctor Escapes Death in Auto Over Oregon Bluff
Dr C F Anderson of Gladstone escaped death after his car plunged 35 feet into the Clackamas River near Oregon City. He freed himself and swam ashore with only minor bruises. A steering defect was blamed for the accident. the machine lay under ten feet of water today and was described as a total loss.
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Oregon City
Ore
C. F. Anderson
Gladstone
Clackamas River
Townley Conviction Upheld by Decision
The Minnesota Supreme Court today upheld the Non County Court ruling in the conspiracy case against A. C. Townley, president, and Joseph Gilbert, former organizer of the National Non Partisan League. They were found guilty and sentenced to 90 days each in the county jail. Gilbert also faces another conviction in Goodhue County and serves time in Red Wing jail. Townley’s case is expected to move forward.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Te Supreme Court
A. C. Townley
and &Eph Gilbert
National Non Partisan League
Gilbert
Goodhue Coun
Red Wing
Townley
Cabinet Discusses Labor Conference
President Harding and his cabinet discussed the possible calling of a conference of employers and employees to settle wage questions and restore industry to normal. The suggestion was made to Harding by Senator Pomerene of Ohio just before the cabinet met.
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Washington
Harding
Pomerene
Ohio
No Hope for Liquor Law Change Declared
Washington April 29 Representative Andrew J Volstead chairman of the house judiciary committee declared there is no hope for any amendment to the Volstead law permitting sale of light wines and beer Such legislation would violate the prohibition amendment and the committee would not waste time in hearings on the question
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Washington
Andrew J. Volstead
House Judiciary Committee
Colorado Enacts Anti-Oriental Property Law
Governor Shoup signed a bill passed by the last assembly making Colorado the first to enact a law barring non citizens from holding real or personal property. The measure awaits a constitutional amendment submitted to voters to authorize such prohibitions.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
General Assembly
Shoup
Portland Shrine to Escort for Seattle Ceremonial
Nobles of Al Kader temple numbering 600 will depart Portland by a special train caravan over the Northern Pacific at 4 30 p m today for Seattle. The divan of Al Kader will assist Nile temple Seattle in ceremonies Saturday afternoon and night, with the Portland Shriners returning Sunday night.
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al Kader Temple
Portland
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Nile Temple
Miller Charged With Arson In 1424 7th Ave Fire
Joseph Miller faced a preliminary hearing in Justice C. C. Datton's court on Friday on a second degree arson charge for a fire at the apartment building owned by Mary A White located at 1424 7th Avenue. Miller denies the allegations.
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7Th Ave
Joseph Miller
Justice of the Peace C. C. Datton
Miller
Mary A White
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Plan World Tour
Los Angeles April 29. Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks announce plans for a world tour starting in September. The couple will visit Japan China India Italy and Great Britain before returning to America and touring the United States if the trip materializes.
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Los Angeles
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Japan
China
India
Italy
Great Britain
America
United States
Any Husband Will Know What I Mean Seattle Star Preview
The Seattle Star teases a new feature starting next week with a light hearted look at marriage and manners. Readers are invited to follow a humorous exploration of domestic life through perceptive observations and witty anecdotes.
Joyful greeting and political and social notices in Seattle
A cluttered page lists events from Seattle including a university visits schedule and a push for a compulsory school law for ages 7 to 17. It notes arrivals of Dr A L Nair from India and S Nakaanina from Tokyo to the U W, a confiscated opium seizure, Legion fundraisers for graves, a Spokane rabbis talk, York Rite bunting, a new hotel, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and lectures. Police actions include George Long under arrest for dope charges and a burglary at Flora Co. A thief steals auto cootlight and questions arise about party line boundaries and a fire damage case involving Mrs Anna Walker.
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S. Nakaanina
Imperial University
Tokyo
Seattle
U. of W
American Legion
Zioniam
Julius L. Leichert
Spokane
Transportation Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Republican Club
R. F. Gleason
Washington
A. R. Benham
Henry
George Long
Vancouver
Wash
McNeil Island
Masonic Club
Arcade
Howling Watchdog
Jay Thomas
Diogenes
Meier
Anna Walker
Boy of Eight Boots Thief in Seattle Burglary
An eight year old Seattle boy stopped a burglar Friday night. The boy, son of Mrs J E Jones of 411 Fifth Ave North, confronted the intruder when he entered the kitchen at about 10 p m. The burglar tried to push past him but fled after the boy cried for help.
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Seattle
J. E. Jones
Fifth Ave. N
Chauffeur Held for Peddling Whisky in City Alley
Harry Johnson a 43 year old chauffeur was arrested by dry squad officers as his car stopped in a Marion Street alley between First and Second Avenues. Seven quarts of whisky were seized along with the auto. He was released on a $1 000 bond covering city and federal court charges. Dry squad says the booze was to be delivered to a boat.
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Marion St
First
Second Aves
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Anderson
Auto Wreck En Route to Hospital Injures Driver and Child
Donald Hopkins, 18, of 3325 87th Place, driving toward city hospital with young passenger, collides with H T Kavangh at Fifth Ave and Dearborn St. Mrs I A Hopkins, grandmother of the driver, is knocked unconscious. The boy is taken to the hospital for treatment.
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W. J. Evans
20Th Ave
City Hospital
Donald Hopkins
H. T. Kavanagh
Select Jury to Try Willie Dalton
Chicago April 29 selection of a jury to try Willie Dalton 17 charged with absconding with 772000 dollars worth of bonds from the Northern Trust Company of Chicago where he was employed was completed today.
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Chicago
Willie Dalton
Northern Trust Company of Chicago
Chief slain by thug in West Chicago
Chicago reports that Police Chief George Rehm of West Chicago was shot and killed by an unidentified man early today. Rehm’s companion James Sehners was seriously wounded as investigators pursue a prowler suspects and two women arrested later in St. Charles for questioning.
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Chicago
George Rehm
West Chicago
St. Charles
George Relum
James Sehnera
Rehm
Sehners
Susn
Charles, II
Gruesome Murder Reported Near San Diego
SAN DIEGO April 29 A murder described as the most gruesome in memory was uncovered near Spring Valley. A well dressed man aged 25 to 30 was lured to a deserted ranch house, shot, and burned to conceal the crime. Police and the coroner investigated, tracing auto tracks from the main road to the scene.
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San Diego
Cal
Spring Valley
Althe
John McLeod
Letter to Lord High Mandarin Reaches Seattle Mayor
A letter addressed to the Lord High Mandarin of Seattle Province was received by Mayor Caldwell on Friday. The epistle bears Chinese ideography and the contents are not yet known.
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Hugh
Seattle
Caldwell
Final contest tests set for Star Universal screening
Judges prepare to pick semi final contestants from hundreds of entrants in King county. Girls not yet photographed must report 10 30 a m Monday at The Star with last entries closing 6 pm Saturday. Final tests and tryouts run Thursday at Clemmer theatre box office and Monday at The Star for un filmed entrants.
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Star-Universal Film Company
Moving Picture Camera
The
Star
King County
Universal
Clemmer Theatre
Universal Film Co
Hollywood
Cal
Los Angeles
Universal 7
Lost and Found on the Street Cars Auction of Forgotten Items
C A Chambers heads the lost and found of the municipal railway noting the disease lapsus noodle. Umbrellas top the list of misplaced articles followed by lunch boxes books and keys. Odd items include guitars dog collars a Bible and a bowl of goldfish. Three times yearly the items are auctioned at Westlake Market to benefit the Trainmen's Beneficiary Association.
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C. A. Chambers
Lost and Found
Municipal Railway
Chambers
Wen
Robert Ingersoll
Westlake
Another Note Is Sent to Panama on Boundary Award
Secretary of State Hughes has sent another note to Panama regarding its refusal to accept Chief Justice White’s award in the boundary dispute with Costa Rica. The note may serve as a final ultimatum to press Panama to terms after repeated refusals.
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Washington
Hughes
Panama
Justice White
Costa Rica
State Department
White
Ford Kicks Breaks Arm of Dry Agent
Henry Ford registered violent protest against prohibition Friday. Gordon B. O Harra, federal prohibition agent, was confined to his home with a broken arm. His Ford backfired when he attempted to brank it.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Gordon B. O’harra
Missing crew of lightship HRelief near Cape Flattery
Five crew members of lightship Relief anchored off Cape Flattery remain missing after a 40 mile west gale prevented return to the lightship. Coast guard cutters and the Queen steamship conducted an all night search. daybreak yielded no signs of the men. Names listed include Robert Nelson engineer in charge of the small boat and E Antonson V Helkel J Olsen Jens Munson.
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Port Angeles
Wash
Hrelief
Tile Reef
Cape Flattery
Althe
Queen
Fornia
Coast Guard
Algonquin
Sound
Portland
Robe Warrick
Fehthouses and Lightships
G. Anderson
Robert Nelson
E. Antonson V. Helkel
J. Olsen
Gas Launch Wrecked Near Smith Cove Pier
A 30 foot gas launch believed to be the Anawa wrecked near the Pier south of Smith Cove after breaking from its mooring. The vessel buckled on the rocks and sank beside the jetty with no known crew aboard. Harbor officials planned Friday afternoon to confirm its identity.
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Union
Pier
Smith Cove
Rescue of Two Men From Storm-Driven Scow
Storm on Elliott bay drives Chesley scow No. 10 loose from a retaining wall. Conrad Sundström and Eric Hogberg are rescued after three hours as small boats battle the gale. Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 fails to reach them before Lil lian D Foss Fanshaw and Resolute assist.
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Elliott Bay
Conrad Sundström
Eric Hogberg
Smith Cove
Lillian D. Foss
Fanshaw
Resolute
Grounded Portuguese Steamer Mormugao With 450 Immigrants
The Portuguese steamer Mormugao ran aground in heavy fog at Block Island. It carries 450 immigrants bound for California New Bedford New York and California workers aboard calm crews and guards standby. The ship of 5236 tons was built in 1904 Hamburg and seized from Germany during the war.
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Mormugao
Block Island
Altho
California
New Bedford
New York
Lisbon
Hamburg
Germany
Syveroment
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