Jitneys Seek Inclusion in McGlothern Restraint Case
Justice Fullerton granted a petition by 43 jitneurs to seek inclusion under the restraining order protecting 65 operators in the McGlothern suit. If approved, the 43 petitioners join for a rehearing and city interference on routes would cease. Homeowners urge city permits to restore jitney service. two thirds of city jitneys paused and 18 drivers arrested for violating an August 20 deadline.
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Justice Fullerton
Supreme Court
McGrothers
Gtney
Walter Meter
Carl Reeves
Deddea
McGlothern
Preme Court
Justiceton
Legal Department
Cowen
Ness
An Evening In The Life Of Little Home Brew Jr
A quirky diary style sequence shows Little Home Brew Jr at 428 pm and 4 31 pm with a parent arriving, a candy request, a wild ear smack, and punishment with castile soap. The toddler’s antics include pet pup escape, toy requests, and bedtime rituals ending with a gentle quip on married life.
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Little Home Brew, JR
Parent
Agen
Metamorphosis of Roseburg Doctor From Leader to Killer
In Roseburg on July 15 Dr Richard Brumfield arrived at the Rose Kandy Kitchen and socialized before leaving in his Elgin Six. Between 6:30 and 9 o'clock he killed a man, becoming Mr Hyde. The change from respected physician to killer is described as sudden and dramatic.
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Fred L. Boalt
Roseburg
Ore
Richard Brumfield
Rose Kandy
Dr Brumfield
Altha
Jeryl
MR. Hyde
Dr. Brumfield
SCHOONER AND CREW ARRESTED IN BOOZE RING
The Coast Guard towed the Tacoma to Seattle after seizing a schooner and apprehending its crew. Federal agents say the vessel was part of a ring smuggling California wine to Seattle, with operations using four or five boats near Friday Harbor. News came from Coast Guard headquarters via wireless from Master F C Green.
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California
Seattle
Tacoma
Coast Guard Cutter Guard
Coast Guard
F. C. Green
Friday Harbor
Federal
Fist Fight Robbery Suspect Held in City Jail
Michael McCarty, 22, is held on an open charge in the city jail accused of robbing Gus Gustafson, 36, of small change and papers during a fist fight at First Ave and Battery St Wednesday night. Gustafson says he was attacked by three men, one McCarthy. A complaint will be filed against McCarty in federal court.
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Michael McCarty
Gus Gustafson
First Ave
Battery St
Gustafson
McCarthy
McCarty
Collar price cut hits Seattle retailers
Seattle clothing dealers and haberdashers announced a 5 cent cut on collars to 20 cents each after manufacturers reduced prices by 2 percent. The move follows prior adjustments in the supply chain.
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Seattle
Haberdashers
He Ran When Asked by Dry Squad Officers
Alex Frousles, 38 percent? a waiter, ran when asked what he had on his hip. He was arrested and a pint of grape is held as evidence. Frousles was released on a $590 bond.
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Alex Frousles
Brousles
Murder Charge For Son After Mother's Shotgun Death
In Booneville Indiana on August 4 formal charges were to be filed against Dollie Deffendell 22 for murdering her mother whose body was found in woods near Hellman with a shotgun wound to the head. William Deffendel 17 testified that Dollie and her fiancé demanded the furniture before their planned wedding.
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Booneville
Ind
Dollie Deffendell
Hellman
Willam Deffendel
Dallie
Daltie
Nellie
Mar
William
Comes Home to Die: Couple's 50 Year Marriage Ends in Tragedy
In Portland, August 4, Gottleibt and Julia Schmidtka had marked fifty years of marriage. After a quarrel four months prior Gottleibt left and was later found dead beneath roses in the back yard of their old home where Julia waited. She sobbed that he was returning to her and needed her, but he died before she could see him.
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Portland
Gottlebbt
Julia Schmidtka
Gottlebt
Mysterious Creature Draws California Scientists’ Curiosity
A small captive animal in Berkeley resembles a man with a squirrel tail and human-like bands it stands about a foot tall and makes a distinctive jabbering sound. Researchers in California will be asked to define its species.
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Berkeley
Cal
California
Suicide of Arthur A. McDonald Found at Home in Superior
The body of 40 year old Arthur A. McDonald was discovered hanging in his parlor beside two photographs depicting himself in a death pose. The photos were taken three days earlier.
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Superior
Wis
Arthur A. McDonald
Women Beat Editor as Mob Wrecks Office
In Honolulu on August 4 the Korean Times office was attacked by a mob of Korean men and women. Women beat the editor while men damaged furniture presses and machinery.
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Honolulu
T. WH
The
Korean Times
Chugbike bandits fire on stage near Bothell
Two chugbike bandits posing as speed cops fired into the air as they approached the Everett Seattle motor stage near Bothell on Wednesday night. After inspecting the car they fled, driver John Salisbury reported Thursday.
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Everett-Seattle
Bothell
John Salisbury
Prisoners Freed Rumor From Riga Cable
The American envoy in Riga sent word that Bolshevik officials in Russia reportedly released American prisoners. The state department in Washington received the cable noting unofficial information about their release in what could be a developing development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estate Department Today
Riga
Russia
Patrick Reardon Arrested After Fifth Ave Incident
Patrick Reardon aged 29 was arrested Tuesday night after an incident at Seventh Ave and Weller St. He was later found by his wife Thursday morning sweeping jail floors, who feared he had been kidnapped.
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Seventh Ave
Weller Sr
Patrick Reardon
Peddler Dies After Half Century of Trade
Isaac Kaufmann aged 70 died in Pittsburg after a life spent peddling business roots in the city. Born in Germany he arrived penniless and built a vast enterprise culminating in ownership of one of America's largest department stores over 50 years.
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Pittsburg
Isaac Kaufmann
Germany
America
Byng Heads to Canada as Governor General
Lord Byng departed London for Liverpool to board the Empress of France for the voyage to Quebec where he will assume the post of governor general of the Dominion. He travels aboard the liner as plans for the transfer are underway.
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London
Lord Byng
Canada
Dominion
Liverpool
Quebec
New York Man Claims Reward After Rattler Slithers From Booth
In New York a six foot rattlesnake slid from a telephone booth in a railway terminal prompting tense moments. Officials offer a $100 reward for its capture or return and tenants fear for safety while awaiting action.
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N. Y
New York
Tax Reduction Committee Meets August 9 in Hinckley Block
Governor Hart's tax reduction committee convenes at 10 30 a m on August 9 at 512 Hinckley block Reeves Aylmore serves as secretary and seeks suggestions on tax cuts.
Bathing Rule Relaxed as Heavy Rain Hits Emporia
In Emporia Kansas on August 4 Commissioner Dyer revoked the four inch water rule for baths after a heavy rainfall. Bath tubs were reportedly full to accommodate the change and residents reacted to the new measure.
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Emporia
Kan
Dyer
Taxes May Seattle Tenors Exalted nd Go Higher
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee that current expenditures require tax increases totaling about 266 million dollars annually to meet this year’s needs. He warned delaying the tariff bill past January 1 would add 70 million in internal taxes and outlined revenue prospects including a 30 million boost from documentary stamp taxes. The note shows government receipts slumping and daily spending over 10 million dollars.
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Washington
Mellon
House Ways and Means Committee
Say Karle and Kelly Are Praised as America's Greatest
The piece debates whether Theo Karle or Patrick Kelly will fill Caruso's shoes. It cites critics from Seattle and New York praising Karle as America's best concert artist and notes Kelly’s operatic experience with the San Carlo Opera Company and acclaim from the New York Sun.
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Karle
Kelly
America
Caruso
Theo Karle
Patrick Kelly
Seattle
Earle
New York
The
Musical Courier
Apollo Club
Chica
Chicago
Clifford W. Kantner
Spring St
Edwin J. Myer
United States
Kantner
Kanther
San Carlo Opera Company
Opera
New York Sun
Jitney Victim Trygve Klock Dies After Injury
Trygve Klock fouryearold son of John Klock died at Providence hospital at 4 45 am Thursday from injuries after a jitney struck him near his home at 124 North 79th Street while he played in the street. Driver Don Hossman of 136 North 79th Street will likely face a coroner s jury Friday morning.
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Trygve Klock
John Klock
Providence Hospital
Don Hossman
N. 79Th St
Boy Struck by Car Fatally or Seriously Hurt
Jack Hera age 10 was fatally or seriously injured noon Thursday after stepping into Fremont avenue and Ewing street into a car driven by R W Cunningham age 18 of Latona avenue. Jack suffered a fractured skull and broken shoulder blade and was taken to Lakeside hospital. Deputy Sheriff J W Dill witnessed and Cunningham was arrested. Jack lived at Ryther Child Home and was en route to see his mother Mrs Mary Heva of 936 West 61st Street.
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Jack Hera
Fremont Ave
Ewing
R. W. Cunningham
Latona Ave
Jack
Cunningham
Lakeside Hospital
J. W. Dill
Ryther Child Home
Mary Heva
Baby George Wendell Survives Street Crash
A 16 month old boy named George Wendell was hurled from a car at Fifth Ave and Pike St when another auto driven by Robert Cameron struck it. He landed on the sidewalk with no serious injuries. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon. June birth statistics note fewer babies born in June.
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George Wendell
Fifth Ave
Pike St
Robert Cameron
Westlake
Probe into taxi driver killing stirs Spokane inquiry
Spokane reports probe into the death of taxi driver Lee Slater as authorities seek ties to James O'Brien, a desperado wounded in a Mount Vernon firefight with Sheriff George B. Reay. O'Brien had been near Spokane when Slater vanished and was later found bound in the river.
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Spokane
James O’brien
George B. Reay
Mount Vernon
Wash
Jack L. Swiggett
Lee Slater
Weir
O'Brien
Reay
O’brien
Slater
Wanted $400 for a $150 Car. Arrested
Keenan Cheadle was arrested Wednesday on a charge of making false proof of law. He claimed to Northern Insurance he paid $500 for a car that was stolen, and later demanded $400 on insurance, though records showed he paid only $150.
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Keenan Cheadle
Keenan
Northern Insurance Company
Widow Receives $15000 Estate After Sawyer Murder Trial
An order in superior court places inventor Howard I. Sawyer’s $15000 estate entirely in the hands of widow Madge Anna Sawyer who was recently acquitted of his murder.
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Howard I. Sawyer
Seattle
Superior Court
Madge Anna Sawyer
Firms in coal tar and dye production numbers stated
The report shows 213 firms engaged in coal tar product manufacture last year and 82 firms involved in dye production alone, highlighting the size of the chemical industry.
Curtain Is Rung Down on Caruso Funeral In Naples
Enrico Caruso died in Naples and his funeral drew vast honors from national and city authorities. King Victor Emmanuel ensured San Francesco di Paola hosted the requiem with a 400-voice choir and Naples officials oversaw plans. The widow displayed notable fortitude, arranging affairs and planning residence in Italy while preparing to return to America to settle the estate. Gloria Caruso to be raised Italian, Porzio named executor after long talks with the widow.
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Camillo Cianfarra
United Press
Naples
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Victor Emmanuel
San Francesco di Paloa
Ruso
de Lucca
San Carlos Theatre
Italy
Here
Gloria
America
Porzio
California Priest Murdered Belief Emerges
Belief that the Rev. Father Patrick Heslin of Holy Angels church Colma Cal has been murdered was expressed today by Constable Landini of Daly City He formed a posse and searched hills around Colma and Daly City for traces of the missing priest.
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San Francisco
Patrick Heslin
Holy Angels’ Church
Colma
Cal
Constable Landini
Daly City
Landini
Ku Klux Klan Parade in Conroe Texas
Two hundred white robed Klan members paraded through Conroe late at night led by a horseman bearing the Stars and Stripes and another with the fiery cross. Banners warned against gambling and bootlegging and proclaimed opposition to mulatto children.
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Conroe
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
Des Moines Buses Take Over City Streets
Des Moines today replaced street cars with seventy two buses using three ton truck chassis. Omni bus bodies cover every street car line as residents rise early and crowd less for rush hour travel.
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Des Moines
Herbert Little
United Press
Poor King Bogo Deserts by Musa Byram Citizenship
In Oakland California August 4 Musa Byram appears before Naturalization Clerk J J Kingston with a citizenship application and vows to renounce loyalty to King Bogo. Musa came to America with Dr Herrick of Oakland at age 15. He now shines shoes as his main work.
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Oakland
Calg
Bogo
Musa Byram
Musa
J. J. Kingston
America
Dr. Herrick
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