Seattle Man Denies Dynamite Plant Ties in Public Statement
John M. Semple, arrested Saturday night and released on $1000 bail, denies any knowledge of a dynamite plant in Napoleon Campbell’s Ballard mill area. He claims a staged confession accusation and asserts he was only employed as a guard at Campbell mill. He emphasizes long Seattle residence and family stability.
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Napoleon Campbell
Ballard
John M. Semple
Baw
Seattle
King County
Semple
Campbell Mill
Cudthee
Tall Londoner claims record as serial marriage matchmaker
Lealie Fraser Duncan, a 6 foot 6 inch Londoner, is famed as Britain’s prolific matrimonial gambler. He recounts four marriages sparked by chance and a hunt for a fifth, from age 25 onward, with spouses met in a variety of urban settings and events.
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London
Oxford Street
Ditto
Hrighton
Gaelic league reps from Ireland to attend Seattle reception
Notice invites Seattle Irish residents to a Gaelic league of Ireland reception at the Ancient Order of Hibernians hall Broadway and Madison tonight. Fionan McCollum from Cork will speak on language and culture, with three young Dublin Donegal and Sligo women presenting hand-made crafts, music and recitations.
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Seattle
Gaelic League of Ireland
Order of Hiberniana
Gaelic League
Ireland
A. U O. H. Hall
Broadway
Madison
Fionan McCollum
Cork
League
McLoughlin
Cassidy
McHale
Dublin
Donegal
Sligo
Emerald Isle
North Yakima Censors Quit Over Film Ban
The North Yakima board of motion picture censors has resigned. The five theatres in town change daily bills and average four reels per house. With fifteen minutes per reel, the board would view about 20 pictures daily, leading to five hours of duty. A new city ordinance imposes penalties for films kept after condemnation, but the board quit citing other commitments. There is now no film censorship in North Yakima.
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North Yakima
Board of Motion Picture Censors
Superintendent of
New City
Board of Censors
Yakima
Magistrate Upholds Right to Dress, But Jail Keeps Silent
In New York on August 29 magistrate Voorhies ruled that a woman may earn more by masquerading as a man, but Katherine Clark was jailed after refusing to disclose her real name. He stated he would keep her jailed until she changes her mind.
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New York
Voorhies
Katherine Clark
Elopement Involving 13 Year Old Son Shocks St. Petersburg
Police in St. Petersburg were asked to locate a 13 year old boy who vanished with his 19 year old governess after being sent to the summer resort Hangerburg. A letter from the boy claimed a planned marriage and begged forgiveness. The governess sent a note saying the boy would die if not allowed to marry. The boy is described as unusually large for his age.
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T. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Hangerburg
New House Dresses in Black or Chambray Gingham Sold at $1
Basement Salesroom offers Perale and chambray gingham house dresses with V necks, elbow sleeves, turnover collars, front plaits, and bias trim. Styles include black and white percale, light blue, delft blue, navy, and gray with striped or checked patterns, all priced at $1.00.
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Delft
New Artist Tams and Misses Hats on Sale
The display features a Narragansett hat and two size soft felt hats with snap-fastening brims. Prices start at 1.75 for co ed styles and rise to 4.25 for velour hats. Also offered are Misses mushroom hats 2.95 and plush caps 3.45. The Secoond Floor displays these fashion items in velvet plush and felt colors.
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Tams
Quartier Latin
Paris
Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs On Sale Saturday
Special purchase of 1,200 linen handkerchiefs offered at ten cents each on Saturday. Neat hemstitched hems and one corner embroidery include punchola work floral sprays butterflies and fleur de lis designs. First Floor.
Carpet-Size Rugs Special on Second Floor
Only 14 rugs in the offering with many slight imperfections. Wilton sizes include 8-3x10-6 at 318.00 and 9x12 specials from 16.50 to 26.50. Axminster 9x12, Wilton Velvet 9x12, and Body Brussels 9x12 priced under 22.00. Includes location on the second floor.
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America
Silk Waists Special at $1.95 in Various Styles
Silk waists offered at special price of 1.95 dollars each. Includes about 125 measurements line and tub silk waists with high and dutch necks, long or three quarter sleeves in black navy brown and novelty stripe patterns. Store features broad color and style variety.
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Shapes
Zimmerman-Degen Shoe CO
Dynamiter
Bon Marche
Pike St. Side
Norfolk School
Cardinal
Oxford
Maroon
THEAA
the Marche
Censor Board
M. Dorat
Lyons
Switzerland
Italy
The
Riviera
Dorat
City Utilities Committee
Calhoun
Seattle, Renton & Southern Inc
Erickson
Socialist Committee of
Olive
Paul Carrigan
Dick Williams
Texada Island
B. C
Trust
Honduras
Duncan McDonald
Webb
Phinney
McDonald
Lake Washington
Washington
Frederick & Nelson
Wilton
Axminster
Brussels
Ment
Germantown
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