Flora Hitchock rejects husband's tricks in Paris note
Fiora Za belle declares she will not be lured back to America by Raymond Hitchcock after a Paris advertisement claims her brother is ill. The couple had tea at the Astor. Hitchcock insisted his wife had character, then urged she keep quiet as tears filled her eyes.
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New York
Fiora Zabelle
Raymond Hitchcock
Paris
America
Hitchcock
Astor
Hitchie
Police fail to trap suspected killer in Venice death
Los Angeles police, keen on capturing Charles E. Greenfield in the case of Vivian Greenfield, aged year old, murdered in a Venice lodging house. They believe he fled after writing a note to his wife and contemplating suicide, with 100 cigarette ends found suggesting long deliberation.
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Los Angeles
Chas. E. Greenfield
Vivian
Venice
Greenfield
Griffiths Not Seek Re election in Upcoming Spring
Councilman Austin E. Griffiths announced he will not run again as city government considers Fire Department spending. The council cut Fire Chief Stetson's equipment request by a quarter and raised the Utilities superintendent salary to 4000. Weight Inspector Valentine gains 10 dollars monthly while the gas meter inspector position is eliminated. In Portland, a two year old’s illness raises fear of infantile paralysis though confirmation is uncertain.
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Austin E. Griffiths
Stetson
City Utilithea
Valenentine
Portland
Ore
Jeff the prize bulldog foils burglar in home incident
Jeff the prize bulldog of Mr. 8. S. Langland woke to a window raise, lunged at a burglar, gripping the intruder’s trousers in his jaws. A struggle followed as the thief fled, leaving a trouser fragment in Jeff’s jaws while the dog wagged his tail in the doorway.
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Jeff
Treat Seeks to Shield Loyal Heights Park From Rail Right of Way
H W Treat appeared in Judge Everett Smiths court to oppose Great Northern Railways bid for two acres of Loyal Heights park for right of way. The plan aims to elevate tracks for a new Lake Washington canal bridge. Condemnation proceedings are planned. Treat owns the park property and has invested to create a Coney Island style resort, fearing loss of beach access.
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H. W. Treat
Everett Smith
Loyal Heights Park
Great Northern Railway
Lake Washington Canal
Loyal Heighds Park
Ballard
Treat
Coney Island
Regal Dental Offices offers affordable tooth replacements
If you lack one or more teeth and refuse a plate we provide natural looking replacements. For those needing a plate we restore facial contour and expression while charging just five dollars, half the usual price. Bring this ad to the office at 1405 3d Ave NW Corner Union St. Oregon.
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Regal Dental Offices
L. R. Clark
D. DO
N. W. Cor
Union St
West again runs for reelection in moral crusade pledge
Gov. Or West announces reelection bid in Salem asserting he can press his statewide moral reform crusade more effectively if seen as not pursuing political ambitions. West, a Democrat, clarified his focus on improvement of moral conditions rather than personal gain.
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Salem
Or . West
Weat
Seattle business property valuation trimmed by board
The parish assessor said Seattle business property was valued at $49,219,800 after a board of equalization cut $56,160 from the original assessment. The adjusted figure reflects a small reduction from the initial valuation.
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Assessor Parish
Seattle
Board of Equalization
Detectives Sweep Newport for Violations in Millionaire Colony
Private detectives have patrolled Newport seeking gambling illegal liquor traffic and disorderly resorts as part of a city survey. The findings will be reported to Governor Pothier.
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Newport
R. L
Pothier
Miners Die in Gas Explosion at Abernant Mines
Nineteen miners perish in a gas explosion at the Abernant mines in Alabama. Seventeen bodies recovered, 46 workers at a higher level escape. The blast occurred 1,200 feet underground. Local rescue efforts continue as officials assess the disaster.
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United Press
Abernant. Ala
Abernant Mines
Deputy Attorne y General Clarifies Sheriff Powers
Deputy sheriffs lack authority to demand delinquent personal taxes. They may only distraint property for sale and cannot receive fees for auctioning or sale actions. The opinion, issued by Deputy Attorney General J. T. Lyle, clarifies limits to local sheriffs office.
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J. T. Lyle
Woman Struck by Yesler Street Car Across Yesler Way
Mrs. M. C. Orcutt aged 60 of 3420 33rd Avenue West was hit by a Yesler street car while crossing Yesler way at 18th avenue yesterday afternoon. She was taken by ambulance to City Hospital with injuries to the face and head.
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Yesler Way
18Th Avenue
M. C. Orcutt
33Rd Avenue
City Hospital
Probe Wreck at Keechelus
A coroner's jury from Cle Blum W E Weeks and G B Winter inspectors of the interstate commerce commission H B Wilson of the public service commission J R Walker track inspector of the public service commission and F M Dudley attorney of the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound investigated the wreck on Milwaukee near Lake Keechelus. They found grades elevations curves and switches so complex they planned another visit to the scene.
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Milwaukee
Lake Keechelus
Cle Blum
W. E. Weeks
G. B. Winter
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. B. Wilson
Public Service Commission
J. R. Walker
F. M. Dudley
Chicago, Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Astor Will Not Be Contested For Baby Son
New York August 15 Henry Gildersleeve attorney for Mrs Madeline Force Astor widow of Titanic victim Col John Jacob Astor said the baby Lit tle John Jacob Astor will have 3 000 000 provided for him in his fathers will The anti nuptial agreement and the will meet Mrs Astors satisfaction A posthumous provision is not discussed but a contest is not probable Bulletin says mother and infant are well Vincent Astor son of Col Astor wires congratulations from Europe and orders American Beauty roses for the Astor mansion.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Madeline Force Astor
Henry Gildersleeve
Astor Mansion
Made in Washington Day Declared by Governor Hay
Governor Hay proclaims a Made in Washington Day on Saturday August 31 to celebrate 80 manufacturing industries in the state. Merchants urged to display Washington made goods and boost sales with Seattle participating. the Chamber of Commerce bureau of exploitation and industry will oversee events including a reception in the Central building observatory all day.
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Washington
Seattle
First Victim of Deer Season in 1912
Santa Barbara man Lawrence Hoefling is found dead in the Santa Ynez mountains with a bullet through the heart, the first deer season casualty. Authorities speculate whether his own accidental discharge or a hunter's stray bullet caused the death.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Lawrence Hoefling
Santa Ynez Mountains
Sam Shepps Shifts Tactics As 2.4 Million Graft Probe Expands
Sam Shepps, held in Hot Springs, Ark, moves toward New York under guard as DA Chas Whitman and Robert Rubin pursue fresher leads in the 2.4 million graft case linked to New York police. Grand jury testimony looms. bank officials may face questioning over deposits tied to police corruption.
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United Press
New York
Sam Shepps
Hot Springs
Ark
Herman Rosenthal
Robert Rubin
Stewart
Chas. & Whitman
Criminal Court
Profs Return From Big Tramp in Northwest Tour
Eight university professors completed a week long hiking expedition covering 160 miles from Tacoma to Spanaway Park and back over the Cascades into the Klickitat country. The party included Padelford Hall Johanson Dehn Houston Goldsmith Lester and others. After the trek they traveled by rail to the mountains. The cruiser Maryland then went to the Puget Sound navy yard for repairs while Secretary Knox prepared for Japan.
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Hardy University
Cascades
Klickitat
Tacoma
Spanaway Park
Frederick M. Padelford
The
State University
Knox
Japan
Emperor Matsuhito
Maryland
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Big Swat the Fly Campaign Targets August Infestations
The health department doubles efforts in August as flies surge, focusing on stables where breeding is common. The strict manure in fly tight boxes ordinance is enforced by multiple inspectors with numerous arrests for violations.
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Department of Health and Sanitation
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