Inside the California Penitentiary: Women’s Life and Limits
Reporter visits Gan Quentin to document daily life of female inmates. The piece profiles M Peete and other prisoners, noting limited privileges, warder presence, and routines from 4:30 a.m. wake to 6 p.m. lights out. It contrasts relaxed rules with scarce meaningful work and privacy.
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Ban Gluentiln
Cal
Gan Quentin Ners
Tie Prison Priory
Katherine Denegar
M. Peete
Denton
Les Peete
Mrs. Peete
Red Cross
Mall
Walla
Gan Quentin
Archduke Heinrich Becomes Portrait Painter in Exile
In Geneva on August 19 the ex Archduke Heinrich, displaced by the overthrow of the Mapes burgs, has started painting portraits for a living as a new pursuit during his exile.
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Geneva
Mapesburgs
exArchduke
Heinrich
Cows Protect Man From Angry Steel
In Fort Dodge Iowa on August 19 Henry Peterson was knocked down twice by a stray bull when a herd of his cows surrounded him and shielded him from further attack.
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Fort Dodge
Henry Peterson
Lightning kills man by striking cap button in Fort Smith
Fort Smith Ark Aug 19 A lightning strike hit the metal button on a cap and killed Isaac Benns instantly authorities said. The incident occurred during a storm. Benns was identified by local officials as the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Isaac Benns
England Aims to Abolish Speed Laws and Enforce Dangerous Driving
A Firestone representative says England plans to scrap all speed laws for motor vehicles and replace them with strict enforcement against dangerous driving and higher penalties. The plan suggests drivers may choose their speed but must be careful under new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Firestone
Two youths killed on railroad tracks in Killeen Texas
Two unidentified youths were said to be asleep on the railroad tracks in Killeen Texas and were instantly killed when struck by a Burlington Santa Fe passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killeen
Texas
Banta Fe
Countess de Gardbet Dies in London at 85
London report states Genevieve Ward also known as Countess de Gardbet, aged 85, the oldest English actress, has died in the city. The obituary notes her stage career and long life in theatre.
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London
Telegrams for Kiser and others Undelivered at Colfax post
Western Union main office at 113 Cherry street holds undelivered telegrams for Jeane R. Kiser and Marion D. Patterson, plus a note for TR A Forsythe addressed to Hotel Ivy, and another for the sender’s father in Colfax Iowa. Addresses faulty and undelivered messages on file.
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Western Union
Cherry Et
Jeane R. Kiser
Colfax
TR. A. Forsythe
Ivy
Marion D. Patterson
Frye
Admiral Gregory visiting Seattle for weeklong tour
Rear Admiral Luther J. Gregory, head of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, will be banqueted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Rainier Club Tuesday night. He arrived Friday and will spend a week in the Seattle area, accompanied by Mia Gregory, an accomplished singer and composer of the Idaho state song.
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Luther J. Gregory
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Kremerton Navy Yard
Chamber of Commerce
Rainier Club
Admiral Gregory
Seattle
Mia Gregory
Idaho
The Wounded Per Cent Club Sets New Meeting Place
The Woundred per cent club will change its regular meeting place to the Bungalow Centro on Tuesday, per a Saturday special announcement.
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Woundred Per Cent Club
Births and marriages listed in Vital Statistics section
The Vital Statistics section records numerous births in Seattle area households with names such as Kesener Herman, Jansen Olaf, Bhartvedt Norman, Walker Jeane, and Goff Amos among others. Marriage licenses issued include Davideon Daniel and Anne Warburton, Armodto Perullo, and Maria D. Beattie, with a list of divorces and deaths following.
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Kesener
Herman
Kishet
Goff
Amos
Kirkland
George A
Siet
Quintilie
Merriage
Arthur
Ray
Sacco
Walker
Dimick
Dexter
Taylor
Janeph
Geeree
Benjamin Franklin
Board’ Breed
Somes Jenn
16Th Ave
W. Bey
Joseph
Cohee Leo
Queen Anne
Oscar A
Teeel
Hall
Dhnetta Lo
Deattle
Moore
Lveter
Seattle
Daed
Francesa
Peterson
Oscar
Darling
Bewert
Anna M. Ariingt
Roldane
John N
Heettle Mrognan
Katina
Rees
Morris
Beattie
Pensen
Tillie
Enden
Albert
Utehineon
Oriel
Beatthaes
Harold James
Henrietta Frances Attle
Charles P.attic
Anna
Coulee
Gordon
Henry J. Quilees Oakes
Casale A
Archie T
Storey
Bether C
Seattie Land
Endre
Green
Dolores
Jacobson
Sven J. A
Scatt Tatting
Clara FE
Scatt
Warburton
Wilton R
Sar de Verna
Jardine M
Rant
Leslie P
Grant
Virginia
Spokane
Gra Leong
Edna
Maymone
Gregorian
James
Holland
Mra Clarilia
Filipinos Plan Revolt May Borrow Gandhi Tactics
Washington dispatch reports Vincente Lianes, ex‑Philippine representative, proposing a non cooperation movement modeled on Gandhi. The plan envisions not sending children to American schools, boycotting foreign goods, and shunning political posts to end American rule in the Islands.
Philippine independence urged despite non-cooperation claim
In Washington Aug 19 a Philippine official doubts any Gandhi like non-cooperation plan in the islands. Vincente Llanes, linked to the movement, is seen as expressing personal views. He was in the Philippine parliamentary mission and not re-elected. The piece notes dissatisfactions with President Harding’s policy and hints independence is near, despite Filipino objections to the mission’s American reception.
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Washington
Linnes
Gandhi
United States
Philippines
India
Vincente Lianes
Nacionalista Party
Llanes
Philippine
Marding
Islands
Lianes
Harding
American Chamber of Commerce of the
Chambers of Commerce
Dear Miss Grey Columns on Age Love and Beauty Questions
A reader asks if a younger fiancé creates trouble. Cynthia Grey argues age is a matter of mind and warns marriages vary. Other letters request song lyrics, birthmark removal costs, and advice on growing eyelashes with vaseline.
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Miss Grey
Minn Grey
Pennsylvania
Bremerton
Gandhi's Noncooperation Strategy Aimed at British Rule
The text explains Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a Hindu, as a political prisoner in the Bombay presidency India. It notes Gandhi urged Hindus to refuse to buy from or serve under the British or recognize their authority, arguing this noncooperation would undermine British rule faster than armed resistance.
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Philippines
Gandhi
India
Mahatma Mohand Karamchand Gandhi
Bombay Presidency
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs Miner
Mrs Freep Miner of Churubusco New York reports long term backache and gynecological troubles improved after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She endorses the product for women and notes it’s safe for young or old and helps both with childbirth and ongoing ailments.
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Pinkham
Freep Miner
Churubusco
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkharm
Miner
Iing
Edison Life and Accomplishments Guide Offered
The Seattle Star invites readers to learn about Thomas A. Edison by writing to The Seattle Star Washington Gurehu 12892 New York Ave Washington D C and enclosing three cents in stamps for postage.
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Star
Thomas A. Edison
Seattle Star
Washington Gurehu
New York Ave
Washington
D. C
Madalynne Obenchain Trial Set For Third Time
Madalynne Obenchain, charged with slaying her fiance J Belton Kennedy, will go on trial for the third time on November 20. The report also includes a political note referencing New York City’s wartime hardships and a brief line about Timothy D Gleason before a senate committee.
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Los Angeles
Madalynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
New York City
Brooklyn Navy
Timothy D. Gleason
Association of Practicas Inventors of America
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forentry
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Jungmeier
Net
BY Jack Jungmeyver
California Club Raligious
Archduke
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Carmen of
Peltingham
Ask
Centre Labor Counci
Loutee Lorraine
Metar
Joseph Bray
H.C. Cook
East
Elliott
Jesse R. Kiser
Teeter Eeeee
Tees Skemal Eves Legal
Hamilton
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Columbia Street
Harry B. Hunt
Mahatma Fiandhi
Philippine House of Represantatives
Lattle
Curt Dlamieral
Diefere Léanes
Philippine House
Popular Independent Party
Warnt
Neacionalista Party
Lang
Vincente Llanes
Uncle Sam
BY Isauro Gabalion
Marion Fairfax
Sterling State
Noah Beery
Marjiorin Daw
Tully Marshall
Pat O'Malley
Winter Garden
Cynthia Grey
Mise Grey
Nnrader
Mies Grey
Lydia E. Pinkham
Coerie
Roy St. George's
Eva
Little Eva
Gareth Hughes
George D. Baker
Thomas Beer
Saturday Evening Post
Saturday Fivening Post
Conway Tearle
The
Palace Hip Theatre
Catherine Sinclair
Granville & Fields
Week Scott
Fcotch
Wyodelers
Aida
Karl & Lewis
Nord
Belmont
Coon
Archie B. Coon
Railway Exchange
Consumers League
A. J. Goddard
Camall
Edwin J. Brown
D. D
Columbia St
Dr. Brown
Dexter Horton National
Savings Department
Dexter Horton National Bank
Second Ave
Cherry St
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