Tragic Drowning of C. J. Cooley on Seattle Steamer
C. J. Cooley, 725 20th Ave, disappeared after stepping to the rail on the steamer Indianapolis at Alki point as it neared Seattle. His wife, returning from Sedro Wooley, said he seemed rational and had asked to visit a brother in Tacoma before the incident. Capt. Penfield ordered a turnabout and two men in a nearby boat searched after hearing cries, but Cooley was not found.
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C. J. Cooley
20Th Ave
Indianapolia
Alki Point
Seattle
Cooley
Sedro Wooley
Three New Zealand Scribes Selected for Seattle Visit
From a pool of 350 British Empire journalists touring Canada by two trains, three will visit Seattle and other arid areas in the United States. The trio, arriving Monday, comes from New Zealand and will proceed from Victoria.
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British Empire
Canada
Seattle
New Zealand
Victoria
Boys on Horseback Start for Yakima
Authorities search between Seattle and Yakima for Walter Dolby an 11 year old who disappeared last Saturday from his home. Police say his parents report he rode away on horseback with another boy bound for Yakima.
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Seattle
Yakima
Walter Dolby
48Th Ave
S. W
Walter
De Young to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
Mike De Young publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle is set to deliver the principal address at the Chamber of Commerce members council luncheon scheduled Friday at the Masonic club rooms.
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E “Mike” de Young
M. H
Mike) de Young
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Seattle Barber Strike Looms as Beards Gain Popularity
Seattle barbers brace for a walkout starting Monday as journeymen demand a $27 first cut, 60 percent on receipts over $40, and an eight hour five day week. Master barbers threaten to keep shops open with single proprietors cutting only, causing widespread one man shops and higher prices.
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van Dykes
Prince Imperiala
Seattle
Ing
Halreuta
Nose Pulling Trouble for Two Milk Wagon Drivers
Jack Shea and Dick Sproul, milk wagon drivers, are under bail of 200 dollars each after an incident linked to nose pulling tensions with their former employer Joseph Beckler. Beckler says he was assaulted on June 1 and authorities hold additional threatening messages to be used at trial.
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Jack Shea
Dick Sproul
Uberty
Otis W. Brinker
Shea
Sproul
Joseph Beckler
Dairyman
Beckler
Fred C. Brown
Los Angeles County Population Figures Released
The census bureau announced Los Angeles County California has a population of 936 438 an increase of 432 207 people since 1910. The county grew by 85.48 percent reflecting rapid urban expansion in the region.
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Los Angeles County
Washington
Census Bureau
Calas
Wife Thought Slain Is Found by Sleuths
In Portland Ore Mrs Viela Taylor long believed dead in Olympia Washington murder case is detained as a witness against Arthur Mansfield the alleged white slaver. Federal agents question her about the non murder while her husband Roy Taylor is freed in Olympia on the murder frame.
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Portland
Ore
Viela Taylor
Olympia
Wash
Roy Taylor
Taylor
Mansfield
United States
Thurston County
Detectives Break Up Spirit Seance in City Case
Detectives released Prof. C. R. Pondexter and Mrs. A. O'Hara on $200 cash bonds after a seance at 1903 Terry Ave. ended when police exposed a megaphone voice said to be Mary Haggerty speaking through Mrs. O'Hara. The arrest followed complaints by three women who questioned the medium's methods.
Delicatessen Specials at Bon Marche Include Sausages and Jams
Saturday specials feature Famous Puyallup Apple Butter Ib .11 K per pound Bon Marche Weiners and Little Pork Sausages in two varieties. Mayonnaise offered fresh and rich flavored per pound. Bulk PAUL'S JAMS available at special prices on the upper main floor.
Dresses in gingham and plaid with belted waist styles
Dresses of splendid quality gingham in blue pink or green checks and dark blue plaids trimmed with solid color materials. Two belted styles feature two pockets plaited skirts and long sleeves in sizes 7 to 14.
Boys' School Suits Priced at Six Fifty Each
Durable brown and checked boys' school suits with detachable belts set-in flapped pockets and full lining. Well tailored knickers available in sizes 8 to 16 years.
Girls' School Coats Attractively Priced 7.95 to 12.95
Warm and stylish coats for school wear in wool velour chinchilla tibeline and heather mixtures. Some with cape collars, all belted, many styles. Fully lined. Shown in grays browns navy and mixtures. Sizes 6 to 14.
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Sis Hopkins
Boys' Troop Shoes Description and Sizes
Boys' Troop Shoes feature heavy brown oil-tanned leather uppers with solid leather soles and long wearing soft toes. They are made on an Army last in sizes 9 to 13 1 2.
Men's Dress Shoes and Oxfords at Bargain Prices
Men s Dress at six ninety five and dressy cordovan leather shoes made on an English last or broad toe Blucher model with solid toe soles. Sizes 6 to 10. Black gunmetal styles priced at five dollars.
Children’s Button Shoes in Black Gunmetal Sold by Size
Durable black gunmetal children’s shoes with solid leather soles and double toe caps. Sizes 8 1/4 to 11 priced at 3.25 dollars. larger sizes 11 1/4 to 2 priced at 3.65 dollars. Optional features include sturdy heels and durable construction.
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Elliott Bay
Tacoma
Russel St
California
Mrs. Taylor
Bluebeard Charlies N. Harvey
Bluebeard
Mary Haggerty
Mary
Dan J. McLennan
Mrs. O'Hara
McLennan
Yoria and
Fortner
Baby Empire
Dickey
Wales
Evelill
Bon Marché
Bon Marche
Lady Baltimore
Gingham School
New Fall
Chambray
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