Yamato Sea Battle Believed Sunk Off California Coast
Police theorize a hostile encounter between Japanese Italian and Austrian fishing boats off Southern California led to the destruction of the Yamato with all hands. Four Japanese bodies washed ashore and wreckage was found, while several ships arrived in port with rammed prows and damaged sides. The Yamato had been missing from San Pedro for a month with no crew records found.
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San Diego
Cal
California
San Pedro
First Ave. Police Rookie Faces Possible Dismissal
Policeman P. A. Starr on First Ave and Madison st nabbed an intoxicated laborer, Harry Miller, after a night of dry weather. Miller was booked and Starr kept him in a cell. Capt. Mason alerted the chief about Starr’s conduct and possible firing.
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P. A. Starr
First Ave
Madison St
Harry Miller
Miller
Tarr
Starr
Joe T. Mason
Dav
Mason
Searing
Capt
Hanging Of Mother Puzzles Community Near Silverdale
Coroner's jury accuses Dan Radovich of murder but a second verdict says cause of death unknown. autopsy to determine exact facts. Dr. Smythe and Dr. Gage examine the body as Radovich, jailed locally, faces questions about a Sunday quarrel. Six children, aged 5 to 11, are cared for by friends in Silverdale.
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Siiverdale
Dan Radovich
Dra. EB. J. Smythe
Bremerton
W. H. Gage
Silverdale
Radovich
Dr. Gage
ER. K. Frost
Frost
Andrew Anderson
Monument to a Songbird in White Marble and Color
The author imagines a simple artistic monument for a forest songbird, inscribed To the unknown singer of the woods, urging nature monuments over those to men. He envisions a sculpture in white marble onyx calcedony topaz and coral, honoring Rainier streams birds and the forest chorus rather than human figures.
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Oregon
Puget Sound
Rainier
Identify Body of One Slain in Fight
Mystery over the fishing boat killings near San Diego narrowed as authorities identified one of the recovered bodies as 8 Tani from the Yamato crew. A second body was identified as T. Ishii, with confirmation expected later today.
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Tani
T. Ishii
Indicted in Railway Strike Case in Chicago
A federal grand jury indicted 41 members of the Chicago Yardmen and United Enginemen associations for violating Sherman anti trust law and the Lever Act over the outlaw railroad strike last March. Indictees include leaders John Grunau and H E Reading. 65 witnesses testified, with many organization chairmen from across the country present.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago Yardmen's Association
United Enginemen’s Association
John Grunau
H. E. Reading
Sherman Speech Cancelled Over Soldier Home Bill Protest
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman had his planned talk at Lanark old settlers picnic canceled after every American Legion post protested his appearance due to his opposition to the soldiers' home bill. The notice came from Savannah NL on August 4.
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Savannah
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Lanark
American Legion
Sherman
Governor Cox to Bombard "Enemy" in Campaign
Dayton Ohio August 4 Governor Cox promised a vigorous political bombardment of the Republican position the opening shot to be fired after Saturday notification ceremonies He may launch a series of questions at Harding and there is a rumor of a possible joint debate between the two candidates
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox
Harding
Peek-A-Boo Skirts Hit Paris Fashion Show
Paris watchers praise the peek-a-boo skirt as a top hit at the fashion show. American tourists jostle for windows as models parade two panel skirts, shorter fall styles, shorter sleeves, higher necks, and bold colors including yellow and silver with fur trims while wraps, velvets, and beaded details attract attention.
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Paris
United
Thia
Used Cars Sell For Less Than Half Original Cost
Used cars are often priced below half their original cost and can be in as good condition as new. Classified want ads today show many bargains in used cars.
Hackney Sets New Mark at Chicago Western Open
C. W. Hackney, Atlantic City pro, broke the Chicago course record with an 18 hole 70 for the opening round of the Western Open at Olympia Field. He went 36 on the front nine and 34 on the back, surpassing the previous 71 mark held by Tom Kennett.
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Olympia Field Country Club
Chicago
C. W. Hackney
Atlantic City
Tom Kennett
Ferris Leads Gore in Democratic Senate Nomination
In Oklahoma City on August 4 Scott Ferris of Lawton, longtime congressman from the Sixth District, led Senator Thomas P Gore by more than 20 000 votes for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Scott Ferris
Lawton
Oklahoma
Thomas P. Gore
Long Is Leading in Missouri Race
Breckenridge Long led his nearest opponent Judge H M Priest by 3350 votes in the Democratic primary for United States senator. Charles M Hay, a St. Louis dry leader, polled strongly in dry counties and could challenge Priest for second place. Priest was backed by Senator James Reed, who missed a seat at the San Francisco convention.
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ST. Louis
Breckenridge Long
Judge H
Priest
United States
Charles M. Hay
Dry
James Reed
San Francisco
Brother accuses car man in sister's disappearance
Clifford Favor accuses Willis D Johns Jr a street car conductor of abducting his sister Carrol Favor after she spurned him. Johns seen lurking near the Olympic sanitarium the night of her disappearance. Detectives pursue leads as the hunt continues with no signs of a struggle found at the tent rear of the sanitarium.
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Clifford BK. Favor
Lth
Ave
N. W
Carrol Favor
Olympic Sanitarium
Miss Favor
Willis D. Johna
Qufford RE. Favor
G. Simondson W. A. Puller
Cane
Favor
Sanitarium
Johns
Carrol
William D. Johns, Jr
Adam
Willis D. Johns
Fremont
Bremerton
Conner Enters Republican Race for Lieutenant Governor
William W. Conner former speaker of the house files as a Republican for lieutenant governor. A Seattle resident, he served in the 1909 10 13 17 and 19 legislative sessions and led as speaker in 1913. His father founded La Conner Washington.
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William W. Conner
Conner
Seattle
Washington State
la Conner
Wash
New York Democrats Back Wet Law Change
At the Saratoga convention a platform plank calls for amending the Volstead Act to let state legislatures set liquor alcohol content. George R. Lunn of Schenectady led the dry faction in a sharp floor fight before adoption.
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Saratoga
N. Y
George R. Lunn
Schenectady
Senora Cantu Flees Mexico With Kiddies
In Los Angeles Eduardo Ruiz, Mexican consul, says Senora Cantu wife of Lower California governor has fled Mexico and is in hiding with her three children and Jose Antonio Cantu. He forecasts a federal government dispute resolution within 48 hours.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Senora Cantu
Cantu
California
Mexico
Eduardo Ruiz
Ruiz
Jose Antonio Cantu
Counterfeit Tokens Found in Slot Machines
A new counterfeit slot machine token appeared Wednesday as monthly collections from gum and other machines revealed many fake tokens. The fakes mimic the real token in substance and size with a triangular center hole but lack stamping.
Mayor Still Guest at Mount Rainier
Not much work emanated from Mayor Caldwell's office Wednesday as he remained a guest at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Mount Rainier
Caldwell
Raiinier National Park
London Edges Toward Recognition In Bolshevik Poland Crisis
British moves press Bolsheviks to give a clear response while Warsaw braces for an attack as Red forces cross the Bug and threaten the Polish coast. London discussions center on possible shutdowns of trade with Russia if Moscow's stance persists.
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George
M. K
Great Britain
Earl Curzon
Foreign Affairs
Warsaw
London
M. Klishko
M. Krassin
Russia
Poland
Danzig
Lloyd George
Moscow
Armenia
China
Urges Wilson to Send Poland Aid
Washington letter writers call on President Wilson to convene Congress at once and outline an urgent plan for Poland relief amid postwar hardship and food shortages. The appeal stresses immediate action to address starving populations and humanitarian needs.
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Wilson
Poland
Washington
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