Navy Moves to End Fish Pirate War
Reports from Los Angeles describe long running piracy among international fishing fleets near U S shores. Japanese and Austrian crews clash violently over rich fishing grounds as deputies and officers face armed resistance. Admiral Rodman offers Pacific Fleet help if needed amid deadly incidents and law evasion.
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NAVY
Los Angeles
United States
Rodman
Pacific Fleet
Admiral Rodman
Pacific
America
California State Fish and Game Commission
High Seas
Prohibition Booze Kills 2 in Butte
In Butte Montana Albert Kerrigan and James McAlone died after drinking a liquor said to contain morphine. They were found in a cabin and died en route to the emergency hospital. Red Williams and Evangeline Schaffner, alleged dope fiends, are held for investigation. Kerrigan and McAlone were former American Legion members.
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Butte
Mont
Albert Kerrigan
James McAlone
Red” Williams
Evangeline Schaffner
Kerrigan
McAlone
American Legion
Dope trade blamed on Japanese importers and milk cure tale
Washington pharmacists urge a law making possession of habit forming drugs a felony and sanctioning penalties for dope sales. The report cites Japanese importers in the rise of the dope habit and highlights Mae Murray’s milk cure as a dramatic health fad, detailing the regimen and effects on weight and energy.
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Tacoma
Washington State Pharmaceutical Association
Resigns as Head of School for Deaf
Olympia August 18 The resignation of Thomas P Clarke superintendent of the state school for the deaf at Vancouver Washington was announced yesterday George RB Lloyd of Trenton New Jersey will succeed him He has served here for 15 years with two years in Arkansas and will continue as head teacher in the school Mrs Sadie B E Hall superintendent of the state school for the blind at Vancouver has also resigned
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Olympia
Thomas P. Clarke
State School For the Deaf
Vancouver
Wash
George RB. Lloyd
Trenton
N. J
Arkansas
Sadie BE. Hall
State School For the Blind
Two Thousand Mexican Federal Troops Arrive
In Mexico City on August 18, two thousand more Mexican federal troops landed at Port Isabel in Lower California. The expedition against Exteban Cantu, the rebellious governor of the state, continues.
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Mexico City
Port Isabel
Lower
California
Exteban Cantu
Soft Drink Shops Prove a Bit Hard
Great Falls Mont August 18 proprietors of 42 soft drink parlors were arrested Tuesday and charged with selling hard liquor.
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Great Falls
Mont
Hartley Invades Spokane District
Col. Roland H. Hartley, Everett Republican gubernatorial candidate, leads a Western Washington campaign into Eastern Washington. His visit gains momentum from recent endorsements by railway worker organizations in Auburn and Tacoma, boosting support among labor groups.
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Seattle
Roland H.* Hartley
Everett
Coman
Washington
Col. Hartley
Auburn
Tacoma
Funeral for Mrs Gilson and Sons Held on Mercer Island
Funeral services were held for Mrs Marie Gilson and her sons Bertram and Theodore David ages 9 and 7 at Butterworth & Sons establishment on Wednesday after their bodies were recovered by dragnet from the south end of Mercer Island where they drowned while bathing Monday.
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Marie Gilson
Bertram
Theodore David
Mercer Island
Butterworth & Sons
Estimation on Nation's Currency in Banks
The total currency supply is about 6 billion dollars with less than half of it held in banks. The figure suggests a large portion circulates outside formal banking institutions.
Hats Display Show Nineteenth Century Ostrich Plumes
A downstairs store presents a hat collection featuring ostrich fronds and plumes in shades of navy, black, and brown. Styles include drooping-brim sailors in velvet with blue ostrich accents and metal trim, priced around $7.50, highlighting variety and value.
Silk Fabric For Blouses and Dresses At $1.50 Yard
The Downstairs Store offers a popular silk fabric suitable for blouses dresses and trims in white flesh navy brown and lavender. Width 42 inches priced at $1.50 per yard.
Torchon Lace Offered in Various Widths at Low Price
The Downstairs Store advertises Torchon Lace in several tasteful patterns with widths from %-inch to 114 inches and a price of 10¢ per yard.
Silk-boot Stockings Priced at 1.25 a Pair
Silk-boot stockings in black and navy blue with reinforced heel toe and sole. Sizes 8 to 10 offered at 1.25 dollars per pair.
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Boldt
Adv
Mae Murray
Mac Murray
New York
Mina Murray
Thia
New Jersey
Miss Murray
Excelsior and Henderson
Portland
Ray E. Smith
Henderson
Aberdeen
Ohio
University
Vrascr-laterson Ce
Hartley
Spokane
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Mais
Georgette Crepe
Torchon Lace
Madras
Wistaria
Kerr
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