Oil Strike in Alaska Prompts Seattle to Act
John P. Greenwood recalls in The Star his 1914 Yukon discovery of oil seepages near the Yukon mouth. He says Alaska holds abundant crude and Seattle should energize development as California eyes Alaskan fields while crews sail to Yakitat for prospecting. A drowning incident in Steilacoom Lake is reported.
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Alaska
Seattle
California
Star Today
John P. Greenwood
Yukon River
Greenwood
Yukon
St. Michael
Otl
Civilization
California Petroleum Company
Yakitat
Fragmented memory of confinement and mistreatment at hospital
The narrator describes being pulled, questioned by strangers, and restrained in a jail and hospital setting. She recalls deteriorating health, hearing degraded prisoners, fearing for her mother's reaction, and a struggle to speak. She eventually recalls being placed in a cot, strapped, dragged to a streetcar, and taken to a facility described as a hell-hole.
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City Jail
City Hospital
Seth
Steilacoom
Mrs Hera Seeks Help After Incendiary Fire Incident
Mrs Hera, injured with a fractured skull, is housed at Lebanon Home after a fire incident. Her family includes a 17 year old son working in a Northern Alaska fish cannery and two other children living with relatives. Neighbors describe her as a hard working resident as a Mrs Heva fund is started by the Star to assist her.
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Hera
Alaska
Newspaper Employes Picnic Set at Hallstake Sunday
The Everett Interurban will run special trains to a newspaper workers picnic at Hallstake this Sunday from 3 p m to 9 p m. The event brings together editorial staff, reporters, printers, circulation and advertising departments with sports swimming eating and dancing planned and officials warned to attend.
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Hallstake
Sheriffa
Everett Interurban Line
First Boat Leaves Galbraith Dock for Eagle Harbor
At 9 30 a m Sunday the first boat carrying picnicking Eagles of Seattle Aerie No 1 will depart Galbraith dock bound for Eagle harbor.
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Eagles of Seattle Aerie No. 1
Galbraith Dock
Eagle Harbor
Okanogan Overseer Roy Riste Drowns in River
Roy Riste, overseer at Boston-Okanogan orchards, drowned while swimming in the Okanogan river. The accident occurred near the riverbank with emergency crews unable to revive him. He was known for managing orchard operations and supervising seasonal workers.
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Okanogan
Roy Riste
Boston-Okanogan Orchards
Okanogan River
Boston
Okanogan Orchards
Okanogan 1
Everett tragedy claims Stanwood man at 75
F J Helling aged 75 living alone in Stanwood, Everett area, dies by suicide from a self inflicted gunshot.
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Everett
F. J. Helling
Stanwood
Boys Rescued From Drowning Off Magnolia Bluff
Three boys aged 11 and 7 and 9 were rescued from a sinking skiff off Magnolia bluff Friday night. The boat rented from Quinn boat house capsized in wash from a passing steamer. Tug Rouse towed them to Seattle where Capt. William Spurgeon and Eng. G E Rich aided the rescue and delivered them home.
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Magnolia Bluff
Seattle
Rouse
Frank O'Mara
First Ave
Maryland
Solheim
Norman Solheim
Western Ave
Quinn
Interbay
William Spurgeon
G. E. Rich
Charge Mother and Daughter In Adams County Murder Case
Mrs. Mattie Kirby and her daughter Alice were arrested in Adrian Michigan on charges of murdering the newborn illegitimate baby. The birth was recorded, the infant disappeared, and no burial permit was issued. The daughter faces conspiracy charge. the mother’s hearing is set for next Tuesday.
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Adrian, Mich
Mattie Kirby
Alice
Ocean Greyhounds Race Up Coast To San Francisco
Two West coast passenger liners Harvard and Buckeye State departed San Pedro at 3 p m yesterday en route to San Francisco in a brisk race observed by local observers. Both ships carry large passenger lists and are expected to reach the Bay Area today.
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San Pedro
Cal
West Coast
Harvard
Buckeye State
San Pedro Harbor
San Francisco
Bay Metropolis
Des Moines Seeks Return of Street Car Service
Des Moines aims to reinstate street car service after a month of bus operation. Merchants push for restoration as jitney competition reduced fares and improved service. Buses carried about 72,000 riders daily across 84 buses, while street cars sat idle in the barns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Aliens Favoritism Alleged in City Jobs Case
J. J. Frost filed a claim with the city Friday afternoon for $1,000 alleging preferential hiring of aliens and unregistered voters on local improvements, claiming deprivation of work opportunities.
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J. J. Frost
American Escapes Mexican Kidnapers
Eric Clarke who was kidnapped near Jiminez Mexico and held for 7500 dollars ransom escaped his abductors. The message sent to officials of the International Land and Live Stock Company says Clarke was connected with the company and ends with a telegram quote thanking his saddle mare for safety.
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Chicago
Eric Clarke
Jiminez
Mexico
International Land and Live Stock Co
Clarke
Hazen and Smith Arrested After Coliseum Theft
San Francisco report states Clifford Hazen and Harry Smith were arrested as they left the Coliseum theatre with $2,000 stolen from a safe. Police say the pair were observed fleeing and detained nearby, pending charges.
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San Francisco
Clifford Hazen
Harry Smith
Coliseum Theatre
Safe
Victor Olson Charged With Threatening Wife and Abduction
Victor Olson, a chauffeur, was arrested Friday on charges of threatening to kill his divorced wife Pearl Welch and abducting her from her apartment. Welch alleged Olson arrived with two men in a limousine on August 7, forced entry, seized her diamond lavaliere, and tried to take her to a car. A warrant was issued for Olson’s arrest.
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Victor Olson
Pearl
Welch
Terry Ave
Olson
Births and Marriages in Vital Statistics Record
A fragmented Vital Statistics page lists births with names and partial addresses across Washington areas and several boy and girl entries. It also provides a long list of marriage licenses with names, residences, and ages, including Seattle and surrounding locales.
Divorces and Deaths From Local Notices
A mixed list shows divorces granted for Elsie Brown from George and others. Death notices include Yukio Tto at 657 Weller and Lucille Tripp on Doren Ave, plus several obituaries with names and ages tied to addresses such as 774 John and 383 Eastlake Ave.
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Tto
Yukio
Weller
Tripp
Lucille
Doren Ave
Doyle
James P
John At
Kummer
John A
Eastlake Ave
Daniulst
Anna Cy
Holmbere
Hilda
Madson
Ford
Joe
Patvery
Bisher
Joystine
Sara Ave
Men
Laundry Men Headed to Spokane Convention
Twenty Seattle laundrymen left for Spokane Thursday night to attend the annual convention of the State Association of Laundrymen, which is being held in that city Saturday.
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Seattle
Spokane
State Association of Laundrymen
Kennedy murder case tangled in conflicting evidence
In Los Angeles on August 20 officials reported that both sides agree too much evidence hampers the Kennedy murder inquiry. A supposed midnight confession from a Manhattan Beach woman was dismissed as fabrications, while Arthur C. Burch and Madalynne Obenchain face an unresolved alibi challenge amid ongoing prosecutions. John Kennedy, father of the victim, called for scrutiny of his own movements that night.
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Los Angeles
Kennedy
Manhattan Beach
John Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen
John Kennedy
Arthur C. Burch
Madailynne Obenchain
Burch
Madalynne
School Board Awards Contracts For Roosevelt High And Gatewood
The school board let over 300000 in contracts for plumbing and electrical work on Roosevelt high school and the Gatewood addition. RE Shorrock reported a 210000 building fund balance to be kept intact for emergencies while future contracts are funded by upcoming bond sale proceeds. The Association of Unemployed warned 4000 children may lack school provisions next winter due to parental unemployment.
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Roosevelt High School
Gatewood
RE. Shorrock
Association of Unemployed
Last Jewish Picnic to Be Held Sunday
The last Jewish picnic of the year will be held Sunday August 21 under the auspices of the Talmud Torah of Seattle at Fortuna Park. A big program has been arranged and the event is supported by all Jewish organizations in the city.
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Talmud Torah
Seattle
Fortuna Park
Landlady Denies Raid Found 65 Quarts of White Mule
The Star noted a correction after a report claimed 65 quarts of white mule were found at 1810 Seventh Ave. Instead, the landlady says 65 quarts of beer were found, not the alleged spirits, and raiding officers did not seize illegal liquor.
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Seventh Ave
Abe
Russia a Land of Horror in Mine ria Famine Report
Dispatch by Charles Kh Crane describes dire famine conditions across Mine ria and Siberian regions. Berlin report highlights embargo harms and widespread starvation. Medical journals scarce. government controls press and publications, causing intellectual starvation.
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Mineria
Charles Kh. Crane
Minr
Aesociation
Crane
China
Miberia
Russia
Berlin
Aurela
Yegre
Newspaper Enterprise
Russians Accept American Relief in Riga Agreement
In Riga on August 20 Walter L. Brown head of the American relief administration and Boria Litvinoff signed an accord in the Latvian premier Meyerovicz presence. The pact sets provisions for American relief to starving Russia and steps for relief were started immediately.
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Riga
Walter L. Brown
American Relief Administration
Boria Litvinoff
Meyerovicz
Russia
Not These Boys Too Old for Fire Dept Relieve Plan
At a special board meeting in Mayor Caldwell's office on Friday afternoon, proposals to retire nine fire department officers were rejected after physicals by department surgeons found all nine sound and fit to perform duties. The men asserted their long experience would help provide better service.
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The
Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund
Hugh M. Caldwell
Fire Department
Body of Girl Found in cistern near Alexia
The body of Miss Ethel Patterson of Alexia was found in a cistern about half a mile from her home in Galesburg on August 20. She had disappeared Thursday night wearing only pajamas. the body was fully clothed when discovered. Authorities believe foul play occurred as a search continues.
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Galesburg
Ill
Ethel Patterson
Sam Patterson
Alexia
Miss Patterson
Hal
Warren County
Auto Bandits Run Over Policeman in San Francisco
Special Policeman Arthur Lavoy tried to halt three auto bandits after they rifled a car. He stepped in front of the vehicle and ordered them to stop, but the driver accelerated and ran him down. Lavoy fired six shots as the bandits fled, leaving him seriously injured.
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San Francisco
Arthur Lavoy
Lavoy
Autos Raised From Summit Quarry Pool Near Chicago
Divers plumbed a watery auto graveyard at Summit Tl near Chicago to locate several sunk cars. Fifteen automobiles, mostly expensive makes, were recovered with engines in reverse and tow ropes attached. A diver’s claim of three bodies in one car proved false when surfaced.
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Chicago
Summit
Harding to transfer Las Animas Naval Hospital for tubercular veterans
President Harding announced the transfer of the Las Animas naval hospital in Colorado to the veterans' service. The facility will be repurposed for tubercular veterans as part of the care program.
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Washington
Harding
Naval Hospital
Las Animas
Colo
Veterans’ Service
Britain Accepts Har ding Arms Conference Invite
Britain accepts President Harding s invitation to the disarmament conference and dispatches the acceptance to Washington in cordial terms. The note reflects strong diplomatic engagement.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Harding
Washington
Place for Disarm Session Decided
The disarmament conference will be held in the Hall of the Americas of the Pan-American building. Under Secretary of State Fletcher told the house appropriations committee that the location is definite. An advertisement promotes dance lessons at Miss Bright's, 1604 Fourth, corner Dine.
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Washington
Fletcher
House Appropriations Committee
Mob Storms Knoxville Jail. One Killed and Dozens Wounded
A mob stormed the Knoxville jail in Tennessee, aiming to lynch Frank Martin, an alleged assailant. The attack left one dead and more than sixty injured as deputies and militia fired on the crowd. several women were among the wounded as the city remained tense.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Frank Martin
Mies Jessie Park
Mass. Jail Threat Fears Motive of White Mob
Sheriff Rosenthal asked Camp Perkins to send troops as reports said a white mob in Onset Mass plans to free three Cape Verde islanders jailed for attacking Miss Gertrude Butler. He warned a negro mob might storm the jail to rescue them.
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Barnstable
Maas
Cape Verde
Samuel C. Rosenthal
Perkins
Onset
Gertrude Butler
Bandit Escape Fueled by Slumbering Agent in Tacoma
A federal dry squad member in Tacoma reportedly slept through a tip about a bank robbery at C. Island Higbee, allowing a bandit to flee with $9,000 from $25,000. Deputy Sears and Deputy Prosecutor Carmody face charges for delaying action after the July 16 report. Ed Patton and Louis Lazerus were en route to Seattle from Kansas City for trial.
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Tacoma
C. Island
Ed Patton
Louis Lazerus
Seattle
Kansas City
Maple Leaf Post to Rush to Dance
Maple Leaf Post No 21 will attend the American Legion dance tonight in full force. Members cooperate with other Legion posts to ensure a huge success. The post meets Monday night August 23 in the Roosevelt Veterans hall Third Ave 161644.
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American Legion
Legion
Roosevelt Veterans’ Hall
Third Ave
Funeral of Youth Killed in Argonne
Funeral services for Private Mel vile M Russell who was killed in action in the Argonne forest October 5 1918 will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the Bonney Watson undertaking parlors Russell was 23 years old at the time of his death He was the son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Russell of 9023 24th Ave Athens Death of Demetrios Rhallys former premier of Greece announced
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Melvile M. Russell
Argonne Forest
Bonney-Watson Undertaking
Russell
Monroe Russell
24Th Ave
Labor Smiles and Frown Over Eight-Hour Day Vote
Chicago August report shows union labor split over eight hour day and shop rules. Analysts predict upholding current terms, with radicals calling for overtime abolition except on Sundays. President Jewell of Shop Crafts cautions against sweeping changes.
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Chicago
Emile
Raiirong Y
Jeg
B. M. Jewell
Germany May Appeal Treaties By Arbitration
Berlin reports that Germany may appeal issues in the German American peace treaty to international arbitration. Analysts say the pact lacks an admission of guilt and could allow later burdens. critics call it bureaucratic and limited to preliminary peace.
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Carl D. Groat
Berlin
Germany
Loring Diesel
Lusitania
Lady in Olalla reports relief after Bake Oven Treatments
56 year old Olalla resident details dramatic health recovery after Dr. Loughney's Bake Oven Treatments. She cites cured rheumatism high blood pressure swelling and chronic stomach and bowel troubles with renewed energy and function. She praises the doctor and recommends others seek treatment at the Seattle office or Kirkland sanitarium.
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Olalla
Wash
Loughney
Fred Nelson
Olive St
Seattle
Kirkland
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Ninth Ave
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King St
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47Th Ave
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Lind St
Colom
Fourth Ave
Ermeat G. Ly
Woodlawn
Campbell
Kibert H
Malden St
Smith, Rk J
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Fred
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Charles Kr, Crane
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Athens
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Greece
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Cape
Metaline Bank
Metaline Falls
DR. Loughney
Olalla, Wash
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