Ex Soldier finally recognized after long effort
Paul Harkins, an ex soldier, is awarded disability rating by the war risk insurance bureau through the Veterans Welfare mission led by Col. W M Inglis. He receives $90 monthly plus a supplement for each month since his discharge March 18. Harkins faced financial ruin after gassing and wounds, left a baby in Seattle, borrowed $600 to start a business, then waited in Letterman hospital for relief while Inglis and the welfare committee pressed for back pay.
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Paul Harkins
W. M. Inglis
Star
Veterans Welfare Commission
Inglis
Harkins
War Risk Insurance Bureau
America
Seattle
Warrisk Bureau
San Francisco
Cme
Veterans’ Welfare
Letterman Hospital
Case Against Bob Friedman Drops Murder Charge
TACOMA Aug. 20 Due to new evidence the charge of Murder in the first degree against Robert Friedman, who surrendered May 17 after killing his stepfather Phillip Friedman, may be quashed. Testimony to date indicates the murder was in self defense during a violent struggle. Pierce County Chief Deputy Prosecutor James W. Selden said the case could be dropped if no new evidence is presented.
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Tacoma
Robert Friedman
Phillip Friedman
James W. Selden
Pierce County
Druggists Conventors Convene At New Washington Hotel
A two day convention of whole druggists closed Thursday night at the New Washington hotel. Attendees drafted a request to the prohibition director in Washington D C for stricter enforcement of policy as it affects druggists. About 15 visitors went to Mount Rainier Friday.
Bargain Prices Fail to Spare Three Suspects in Riverside Arrest
George Werlich, 30, a butcher, and boilermakers F. L. Mageverty and Tom Asia, both 38, faced no leniency after offering grape for six dollars a gallon. Police arrested the trio on Riverside Street Thursday night in connection with the alleged sale.
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George Werlich
Butcher
F. L. Mageverty
Tom Asia
Riverside
Annual Picnic of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen plans an annual picnic at Fortuna Park on Sunday August 39. The event features music games and sports with boat departures from Lascht Park hourly.
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The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Fortuna Park
Lascht Park
Red-haired folk said less prone to baldness than others
The item notes a superstition that red-haired people are less likely to go bald than those with other hair colors and includes an advertising aside praising Boldt's apple pie.
Ritro Phosphate Promoted As Vital Nerve Energy Booster
An old promotional piece urges use of Ritro-Phosphate to restore nerve vitality and general health. It cites phosphorus as essential for nerves brain blood and bones and quotes Dr. Frederick S. Kolle touting Ritro-Phosphate as necessary for many people. It claims summer fatigue worsens weakness and recommends pharmacists stock Ritro-Phosphate with usage directions.
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Frederick 5. Kolle
Physicians
Who's Who
Kolle
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