Delmas 10 Be Returned Here Delmas 10 Be Returned Here
Governor Hobby approved Washington state’s request to return A McCowan alias DD M Delmas a self styled former British lieutenant colonel and World War I veteran who was pardoned in Texas He escaped from prison for forgery and was recaptured in Seattle and sent back to Texas Dallas papers repeated his claim of winning the Victoria Cross for gallantry on the Eastern campaign against the Turks and now Delmas plans to plead his case in Washington to regain his freedom while carrying the Victoria Cross and British army citations.
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Austin
Texas
Hobby
Washington
A. McCowen
DD. M. Delmas
McCowan
Texas Penitentary
Seattle
Dallas
Col
Delmas
Senator Johnson proposes profit limits to curb high costs
Washington August 25. Bank interest is fixed by law. Senator Hiram Johnson of California suggests limiting profits of producers and merchants as a method to attack the high cost of living.
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Washington
Hiram Johnson
California
Arguments for League Reservations from U S Representatives
Representatives Slemp and Echols, returning from Europe, urged clear American support for League of Nations reservations. Echols noted France accepted the league in exchange for other peace treaty features and doubts the plan. Slemp warned European powers pursue their interests with little regard for the United States and urged limiting world views to safeguard U S interests.
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Washington
League of Nations
Slemp
Virginia
Echols
West Virginia
Europe
France
United States
Elks Host War Tales Talk By Chaplain Jones
Chaplain Harry W. Jones of the New York State Elks Association will address the public at the Pantages Theatre Friday afternoon and night under local lodge direction. Jones will speak to Elks only that night.
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Harry W. Jones
New York State
Elka’ Association
Pantages Theatre
Lodge of Elks
Jon
Elks
Tacoma Man Is Made Captain Lieutenant Russell Barlow
Tacoma resident Russell Barlow has been commissioned a captain of a supply company for the Third Regiment National Guard of Washington. The appointment was announced Tuesday by Brigadier General Harvey J. Moss the adjutant general.
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Tacoma
Lieut
Russell
Barlow
National Guard of Washington
Harvey J. Moss
Everett Teacher Leader Addresses School Culture Theme
May G. Long of the Everett schools delivered the principal address on the employment of physical culture in schools at the 41st King County Teachers Institute opening session at the University of Washington. President Henry Suzzallo will give the opening address.
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May G. Long
Everett
King County Teachers’ Institute
University of Washington
Henry Suzzallo
Advance increases war widows bonus to 48 dollars a month
An advance of 20 percent to the bonus for Canada's war widows and privates will take effect on September 1. The monthly payment will be 48 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
U S Generals Labeled Jokes By Former Judge Advocate
Samuel T Ansel former acting judge advocate general told the senate military affairs subcommittee that many American generals are jokes to others but themselves He cited guerrilla warfare experience and said few general officers have legal knowledge for court martial cases He warned red tape blocks effective military justice under the system
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Washington
Samuel T. Ansel
Senate Military Affaires
Gren. Peretfing
Anmell
Riddell Protests Slicing Up Camp
Washington Aug. fi Representative Albert Johnson receives a telegram from Tacoma Mayor Riddell opposing the senate committee on military affairs plan to abandon part of Camp Lewin. Nav man Johnson wires Tacoma official that Gen. Hunter Liggett will visit to report on the potential split. The War Department reportedly favors keeping a large camp.
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Washington
D. C
Albert Johnson
Riddell
Tacoma
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Camp Lewin
Johbnavon
Hunter Liggett
Are Lewis
War Department
Riots Leave Two Dead Five Wounded At Pa Mines
At Breckendridge Pennsylvania two are killed and five wounded as 200 strikers clash with deputy sheriffs guarding Allegheny Coal and Coke Co mines. Organizer Fanny Sellaire led the assault, with one companion also killed. The five week strike drew in local workers and deputies. Eli Moorhouse and CC Cowan joined John G McIntosh & Co. later reported.
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Breckenridge
United Preas
Allegheny Coal and Coke Co
Fanny Sellaire
United Mine Workers
Eli Moorhouse
CC. 8
Cowan
John G. McIntosh & Co
Lemon Juice Freckle Lotion for Clear Skin
A simple home remedy blends two portions of lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Massage onto face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clear soft rosy skin at low cost.
Prince of Wales Cancels Exclusive Local Receptions
Winnipeg reports that the prince of Wales stopped private exclusive functions in the city. He ordered that the public be invited to all events, canceling a planned garden party invitation by Lady Alcock. The telegram from the prince halted invitations for invited guests only.
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Winnipeg
Man
United Press
Prince of Wales
Toronto
Aida
Alkens
James Alkens
Manitoba
Women's minimum wage stays at 13.20 weekly until November 10
Spokane report states the women's minimum wage of 13.20 a week remains in effect until November 10. State labor commissioner C. H. Younger said a higher minimum may be enacted then, noting most employers are paying more than the minimum now.
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Spokane
C. H. Younger
First annual Get-Together at Collins Play Field
The Collins playfield hosts the first annual get-together night at the field house on 16th Ave and Washington St Thursday. Numerous inter-playfield athletic events are planned for the evening with a large bonfire to end the program.
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Collins Play Field
Collins Playfield
Field House
16Th Ave
Washington St
Sailors May Now Obtain Regular Discharges From Bureau
Sailors who could not secure a regular discharge certificate during the war end period due to a discharge supply shortage may now receive a standard discharge from the Bureau of Navigation. Commander RR W. Vincent, in charge of navy recruiting in Seattle, announces the change.
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Bureau of Navigation
RR. W. Vincent
Navy
Seattle
Victory Buttons Sell Fast In Seattle Draft Effort
Bronge victory buttons are exhausted and Col. O W B Farr in charge of Seattle recruitment has placed another order for a fresh supply. A number of silver buttons remain for wounded men.
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Col. O. W. B. Farr
Seattle
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed Widely
A long chain of recommendations for Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fills towns nationwide with letters from women claiming health restoration. Neighbors who used the remedy often suggest it to others facing female troubles, noting renewed well being and willingness to endorse it.
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Lydia WB. Pinkham
United States
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Ashe
Police watch pawnshops after string of watch thefts
Police monitor pawnshops Wednesday as thieves target wallets watches. G. W. Gilbert reports a woman's watch stolen from his vest while at work. Mrs. D. B. Lovejoy missing a watch engraved with Ee. W. L. W. D. Hiller says his large gold hunting case watch was taken, at 2020 Post Street.
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G. W. Gilbert
15Th Ave
N. E
D. B. Lovejoy
Fourth Ave
Ee. W. L
W. D. Hiller
Post St
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Kansas City, Mo
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Portland
Oregon
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Chaplain Jones
Teachers’ Institute
U.S
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Wel Greman
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Memphis, Tenn
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Wirst and Pike
Ballard Ave
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