Tokyo by Chamber Assures Fair Treatment for Japanese Americans
Trustees of the local chamber adopt a report urging strict restraint on alien competition. The Seattle and Tokyo chambers pledge influence to ensure fair treatment and address fears of Japanese farmers displacing American agriculture, noting concerns about aliens and the need for immigration laws.
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Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Japan
Pro
Girl's Trick on Prosecutor May Pat Boy in Jail
Ethel Giddford nineteen wrote to boy pal J B Cuthbert during alleged plans to defraud justice. Cuthbert faces a long court battle after a guilty forgery plea promised suspended sentence but may face imprisonment. Giddford has a suspended sentence of one to five years. Fraud involved a one thousand six hundred forty one dollar and twenty five cent check. McKenaie named as engineer. Deputy prosecutor Carmody urged nullification of suspended sentence. Cuthbert pleads not guilty and prepares a jury trial.
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Ethel Giddford
J. B
Cuthbert
Miss Gibford
McKenaie
John D. Carmody
George Olson
Seattle registration tops previous election total
Seattle records show 111,935 citizens registered as books closed for the primary election. The prior high was 99,188 at last March’s municipal election, with 등록 목록 finalized and not to be reopened until after September 14.
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Seattle
McSweeney Case Declared Not an Exception by British Government
In Lucerne on Aug. 25, Premier Lloyd George informed MacSweeney's sister that the British government will not exempt Lord Mayor MacSweeney from the rule that hunger strikers must be allowed to starve. The message expressed regret at the suffering but stated no exception could be made.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
MacSweeney
Lloyd George
Tainted Money and the Broadway Gambler Tale
An O. Henry style narrative follows a tenner swept into a heist with a gambler known as Old Jack on Broadway. The tale traces tainted bills passing through a cafe, a church offer rejected, a bakery change, and a moral twist as a charitable woman accepts tainted money, revealing the human stories behind crime and fortune.
Chicago street holdup ends with gunfire and capture
Police and two bandits clashed in the Chicago business district during a daytime holdup at the Miipola Pawners society. About 20 shots rang out as jewelry worth over 160000 dollars was displayed. one bandit was captured and no injuries were reported.
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Chicago
Miipola Pawners Society
Robbera Carried $900, Veggs Choose Safety In Chicago
Robbera received $900 at a Western Union branch in Chicago but lacked a bag or purse. To keep the money safe they took a male companion along.
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Chicago
The
Western Union
She Shot Husband, Wife Fined $100
Eve Reynolda pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree for twice shooting her husband Alger Reynolda at the Swedish hospital last June. Reynolds worked as a fireman at the hospital and his wife, unnamed, worked in the kitchen. they were separated. Reynolds was wounded in the hip and salp and has recovered. A $100 fine was imposed.
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Alger Reynola
Facta Reynolds
Reynolds
Yakima Boy Faces Potential Stay of Execution
California supreme court may review Roy Wolff a 17 year old from Yakima Washington who killed Elmer Greer near Kakerefield A habeas corpus petition claims the juvenile court at Bakerefield failed to grant him a proper hearing under the law. John J Muir a long time Washington resident was buried Monday at Lakeview cemetery with services led by Rev R K Vander Las at Home Undertaking Company.
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Ban Francisco
California Supreme Court
Roy Wolff
Yakima
Wash
Wolff
Elmer Greer
Kakerefield
Supreme Court
Bakerefield
Altho
John J. Muir
Washington
Lakeview Cemetery
RK. A. Vander Las
The
Home Undertaking Company
Woman Rescued From Six Story Hotel Window
A 24 year old woman Jewell Cavanaugh was found at a Reynolds hotel window with a man Sherman C Foster 21 by detectives as bystanders heard her cries. She was taken to hospital then moved to the city jail after a police rush to the scene. Foster was detained on open charges and both remained in custody as the morning progressed.
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Reynolds
Fourth Ave
Jewell Cavanaugh
Sherman C. Foster
J. D. Landis
G. A. Hergstrom
Foster
Miss Ca
Powder Can Match Zowie Man Burns Youth at Hospital
Harry Riggs Jr aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Riggs of 414 Eighth Ave, suffered a facial burn Wednesday after lighting a match to a nearby powder can. He was treated at a city hospital and his condition deemed not serious.
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Harry Riggs, Jr
Harry Riggs
Harry
Thieves Take Kyer's Butter in Latest Theft
Henry Kyer, wealthy merchant and prior victim of a $20,000 diamond robbery, reported another loss last night. Butter was stolen from the rear of Augustine & Kyer's store on Third Avenue between Pike and Pinesta. Additional petty thefts and burglaries followed, including $60 from Mrs. B. R. Ayres's room and eight woolen blankets from Tom Mackousuka at the Taft hotel. Shoes, razor strap, and razor taken from W. W. Cleveland at 2116 Second Ave.
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Henry Kyer
Augustine & Kyer
Third Ave
Pike and
Pinesta
B. R. Ayres
Ninth Ave
Tom Mackousuka
Taft Hotel
Washington At
W. B. Cleveland
Second Ave
Dry Law Dance Emerges at New York Convention
The camel walk, a dance rooted in the 18th amendment, is demonstrated at the dancing masters' convention in New York. This latest dry law dance reflects prohibition era trends showcased to attendees.
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New York
Beattie Teachers Report Food Shortages in Bering Strait
Fred R. K. Tait, WW veteran and husband of Marguerite Tait, wires a chilling update from Wales Alaska. He describes a shipwrecked party of 14 stranded during a fierce storm who received help from local teachers. Supplies ran low and the group lived two weeks on beans and dried pea soup with scarce aid.
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Bering Strait
Tait
W. T. Lopp
Alaska
U. S. Bureau of Education
Man Identified in Trio of Hold Up Near Occidental Ave
William Dwyer aged 64 is identified by H Mart pool room operator at Occidental Ave and Main St as one of three men who robbed him of $35 in his business Tuesday night. Dwyer held on an open charge in city jail. arrest came 15 minutes after the report.
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Xeuse
Ack
Jack
Broadway
Old Jack
Camembert
Julian Mitchell
Hodcarriers’ Union
Port Arthur
Portsmouth
Brady
Mike
Rll
Gabriel
Mendicancy Squad
Treasury Department
Sheridan
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Hallo
William Dwyer
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H. Mart
Occidental Ave
Mainst
Dwyer
W. G. Montgomery
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