Auto Drops to Canyon Kills One Injures Four
W. J. Waddingham 56, VP of Puget Sound and Alaska Powder Co., died when the car they rode in plunged 75 feet into Nisqually canyon near La Grande while returning from Mount Rainier. Schofield, the driver, and Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. Hughes, and Florence Waddingham were injured. Waddingham had lived in the city 22 years. his wife died four months ago.
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W. J. Waddingham
Puget Sound and Alaska Powder Co
Nisqually Canyon
la Grande
Mount Rainier
Waddingham
E. E. Schofield
Third Ave. W
Schofield
Seattle slumbers as Alaska oil boom looms large
The article argues Seattle ignored a vast Alaska oil prospect, with 1.3 million acres in Cold Bay staked and oil and crude infrastructure rising. It contrasts Seattle’s quiet stance with California and Texas investors and predicts a transformative boom that could bring a million residents to Seattle within a year.
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Seattle
Cold Bay
U. S
Alaska
California
Texas
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Northern Territory
Portland
Elliott Bay
Alaska Peninsula
Arctic
Canada
Edmonton
Harding Seeks 200000 for Disarmament Conference
President Harding asked the Senate to appropriate 200000 to cover expenses of the disarmament conference. The sum was deemed necessary by Under Secretary Henry P. Fletcher and approved by Director of the Budget Dawes.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Henry P. Fletcher
Dawes
Comet Tail Sighted Over City August Ninth
Gordon T. A. Houghton and neighbor L. A. Mitchell report seeing a comet as Earth passed through its tail on August 9 at 5256 46th Ave. W.
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Gordon T. A. Houghton
46Th Ave
L. A. Mitchell
Artist in Love Suit Dodges All Searchers
Miss Mary Johnson sues artist Albert Victor Searles for 2 million dollars claiming breach of promise and nonpayment after a two year court dispute. Searles reportedly evaded service, is said to be in the South preparing a yacht, while his lawyer denies the charges. A separate note from San Francisco reports William Hightower set for trial in the Father Healin case with insanity pleadings pending.
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Mary Johnson
Albert Victor Searles
Miss Johnson
Searles
Ireland's fate hangs on Sinn Fein decision
London reports Britain demands that Sinn Fein accept dominion status and imperial terms. Ireland would control finances, taxation, education, industry, postal services, and police, while Britain keeps seas and air facilities and limited trade. Sinn Fein meets to decide between peace and war as Lloyd George faces De Valera's reply.
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Sinn Fein
Ireland
Britain
Ulster
Irelands
London
England
de Valera
Lloyd George
Halleireann
Smuts
Paina
Sinn Fein Chiefs Hold Private Session in Dublin
Sinn Fein leaders met in a private session in Dublin with President De Valera presiding. The gathering was called suddenly without publicity, while a public meeting was planned for tomorrow as scheduled.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
de Valera
Sinn Fein MPs May Return to Prison Over Peace Talks
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Sinn Fein parliament members released to convey peace terms may have to go back to prison. He said the release was solely to pass on proposals and that no Irish prisoner has been granted amnesty.
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London
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Sinn
Seven Jitney Drivers Arrested Over City Ordinance
Seven jitney drivers were arrested Saturday after attempting to resume operations. Republic Utilities officers acted on a city jitney ordinance violation, asserting warrants were unnecessary. Justice John B. Gordon was previously restrained by a superior court from issuing warrants for Sound Transit members.
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John B. Gordon
Sound Transit Company
Republic Utilities Company
City Jimmey
Roseburg Dentist in Murder Mystery Tangles
In Roseburg Oregon on August 15 authorities link Dr. R M Brumfield to the murder of Della Burwell and a possible brunette woman in a pink silk skirt. Brumfield is en route from Calgary in custody and the skirt clue ties to articles shipped from Myrtle Creek to Seattle before the crime.
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Roseburg
Ore
R. M. Brumfield
den- Dia Burwell
Brumfield
Russell
Rosebure
Calgary
Alberta
Starmer
Douglas County
Myrtle Creek
Seattle
Wash
Cadgary
Norman Whitney
Hightower to Plead Insanity in Colma Murder Case
William Hightower, awaiting arraignment for the murder of Father Patrick Henslin, is the central figure as San Mateo authorities search Salada beach cliffs near the site of the aged priest’s discovery for a possible additional corpse. Officers under Constable A. Landini plan to dig for days to unearth further evidence. Hightower, moved from San Francisco jail to Redwood City, spoke of fear and confusion as police abandon hopes of securing a confession.
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San Francisco
William Hightower
Redwood City
Patrick Hmenlin
Colma
Salada Beach
Healin
A. Landini
Father Henslin
Hightower
San Mateo County
Secur
Fire at Atlantic Refining Plant Recurs in Explosion
In Philadelphia the Atlantic Refining plant fire reignites after an oil tank explodes. Three alarms summon more fire apparatus as flames reengulf the burned area. The death toll rises with a patient dying in hospital and damages are expected to exceed a million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic Refining Company
Fire Devastates Richwood West Virginia In 16 Homes Lost
Flames swept Richwood in Nicholas county destroying sixteen residences and five business properties including the tele phone exchange. A mass of volunteers and neighboring towns sent aid as the blaze raged. A man named Aich confessed to something and Hightower linked a photo to a woman called Dolly Mason who allegedly spoke of a buried corpse near a guard post. A new search for the woman followed the claimed identification.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Richwood
Nicholas County
Hightower
Mra
Martha Gifford
Dolly Mason
Italian Army Chief to Meet Seattle Officers Tonight
Italian Army Chief Gen Petro Bodoghie arrives in Seattle to meet staff and officers at Fellows Hall at 9:15 p.m. Monday, with a banquet at New Washington hotel. Col Sicilianiti, Capt Huntington, and Col Eberle host, as Ada Hoogewerff and Mrs Chaiis of Fort Lafidals attend, before Bodoghie leaves for Tuesday night city.
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Army
Fellows’ Hall
New Washington Hotel
Petro Bodoghie
Siciliant
Bie
Huntington
Seattle
Pacific
Gai
A. W. Eberle
Cific
Ada Hoogewerff
Navy
Business Men Discuss Salvation Funding Meeting
Business men planned a noon session at Eiks' club to discuss methods for raising funds for salvation and the remaining amount. The discussion aimed to outline financial strategies and identify potential donors and avenues.
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Bum Eiks
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Powder Co
Boston
Edwin P. Searles
Wiliam Hightower
Patrick Healin
BY ED L. Keen
Middle Second Avenue
Petro Bodoghio
Copenhagen
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