Father of Seven Auction Plan Draws Scrutiny
A Rockland Mass letter claims Mrs Lillian Russell seeks to sell her husband, a 34 year old relative of Hetty Green, via lottery to raise about 100000 for debts and education. She describes him as tall, athletic and handsome, and proposes raffling him to women of means and white race, with profits to support their seven children. She says Paris was a consideration but favors America first.
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Lillian Russell
Hetty Green
Settle
Northwest
Star
Rockland
Plymouth County
Mas
Boston
Russell
Lillian
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Paris
France
America
Farr Gets Post At Camp Lewis As Senior Officer
Col Otho W. Farr, longtime Seattle army recruiting head, has been transferred to Camp Lewis to command the 77th Field Artillery and oversee the Fourth Division until Maj. Gen. John L. Muir arrives. A World War veteran, Farr served in campaigns along the Aisne and the Marne, and in the St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne battles. He is succeeded by Lieut. Col Oliver Hart Dockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho W. B. Farr
Army Recruiting District
Seattle
Camp Lewis
77Th Field Artillery
John L. Muir
Fort Leavenworth
Aisne
Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Oliver Hart Dockery
Barbers Fix Peace Terms After Wage Dispute
Union barbers secure a guaranteed $27 weekly plus 60 percent of receipts over $40 in a settlement with the Master Barbers Association. The deal preserves nine hour days and Saturday eleven hours with no current price increases from masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Barbers’ Association
Loss at G. W. Hume Cannery in Alaska Fire
A $330,000 loss followed the destruction of the G. W. Hume cannery in the Ketchikan district Saturday night. The Seattle company plant was the third cannery to burn in three weeks. Fire origin unknown. J. B. Hume, Seattle Northwest manager, reported the blaze from Alaska. The note adds that the total value of all diamonds mined to date is about $2,000,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
G. W. Hume Company
Seattle
Ketchikan
J. 8. Hume
Northwest
Covelo School Teacher Leads Town Clinic for Children
Covelo Cal August 31 by Mine Violet Beck a teacher organized a community clinic to examine and surgically treat Covelo's children. Twenty one youngsters received operations and many were advised to seek city hospital care while others were treated at low or no cost. The event fostered new ideas of health and hygiene among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covelo
Cal
Violet Beck
Ming Beck
Joe
Wife Follows Suit in Suicide Linked to Grief
Bremerton August 31 Mrs Sue Mary Haley widow of the late Lieut James Haley shot herself through the head at her Santa Ana home on Monday Lieut Haley killed himself in Los Angeles on June 30 after a long illness It is believed the wife's act followed her grief The Haleys left Bremerton on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Sue Mary Haley
James Haley
Santa Ana
Haley
Los Angeles
Haleys
Gunners Ranged for Hot Battle in Divorce Feud
The Gunner couple,Prosser and Mrs Grant Gunner, engage in a heated divorce fight. Mrs Gunner accuses cruelty and nonsupport. he counters with a cross complaint alleging her six marriages, two deceased husbands and three divorces. Both seek a complete cast‑iron divorce first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Grant Gunner
Gunner
Gunnera
Reforestation Effort Placing One Million Trees in Palestine
Report notes that a large scale planting campaign has resulted in about a million trees planted in Palestine. The article attributes the work to Jewish communities aiming to restore forested land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Farley and OConnell freed in shooting case
Robert C. Parley proprietor of the White Horse tavern and his waiter Jean OConnell were released after bail was returned, the investigation showing Parley shot in self defense when James Bergstedt drew a knife after allegedly harassing a girl. Bergstedt faces new disorderly charges and companions J Campbell and T I Sample also charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Parley
White Horse
North Trunk Highway
Jean O'Connell
James FE. Bergstedt
Parley
O'Connell
Hergstedt
Farley
City Hospital
Bergstedt
J. Campbell
T. I. Sample
Quarrel Turns Fatal as Chicago Clerk Is Shot
A hotel resort row in Chicago ends with the fatal shooting of Paul Brown, 22, a city clerk, by Gerald Stack a wealthy real estate man from Lander Wyoming. Detectives also investigate the earlier shooting of Howard Rhodes near Niles Illinois as they hurried into Kelly's bungalow inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul Brown
Gerald Stack
Lander
Wyo
Howard B. Rhodes
Niles
Ill
Kelly
Cabinet Officials to Attend Western Irrigation Congress
John Darton Payne secretary of the interior and Arthur P Davin or F Weymouth of the reclamation service are slated to attend the Western Irrigation congress on September 14 and 17. Franklin Dolier names Frank R Jeffrey as his representative for Washington. The Chamber of Commerce reports 376 delegates and nearly 2000 attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Darton Payne
Secretary of the Interior
Arthur P Davin
F. Kb. Weymouth
United States Reclamation Service
Western Irrigation Congress
Franklin Dolier
American Legion
Frank R. Jeffrey
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
West
North California signs to be electrified in power order
Businesses across Northern California are directed to cease using power for luxuries of street advertising and business lighting. The order, issued by State Power Administrator H. C. Butler, stems from a hydroelectric shortage due to lack of water, and San Francisco is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
H. C. Butler
San Francisco
Mike Doyle Eyes Mexican Farms Syndicate Move
Saloonman Mike Doyle, based in Matamoros, plans a Mexican land grab by forming a syndicate to buy farms from Pancho Villa’s soldiers in Coahuila. Under Villa’s surrender terms each man receives a fully equipped farm and a year’s pay. Villa takes $2,000,000 in gold. Doyle has promises from Villa men to sell their farms, aiming to assemble 1,100 ranches.
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Jack Carberry
Matamores
Mexico
Mike Doyle
el Huckhern
Mex
Mike
Doyle
Pancho Villa
Coahuila
Villa
Adolfo de la Horta
Rescue of a Milky Customer in Mud
Firemen led by Lieut. C Noble Arch of truck company No 7 assisted a stuck cow near Tenth Ave and Massachusetts St. Mon day. A rope held the animal while Arch tugged its tail for leverage. The cow came free but Arch slid into the mud and was washed at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Noble Arch
Tenth Ave
Massachusetts St
Arch
Marjory Taken By Wrong Companions Monday Night
Marjory Wella of 108 Fourth Ave. was deceived by trusted acquaintances Monday night resulting in a $600 loss from her purse. Officers later found a bottle of whisky and four beers with a marked $70 bill connected to the incident.
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Marjory Wella
Fourth Ave
Marjory
Motorcycle Skid Injures Northern Pacific Brakeman
Jack Lane, 40, a brakeman for Northern Pacific, is hospitalized with a broken right leg after his motorcycle skidded at the intersection of Occidental Ave and Washington on Monday night. He resides at D125 Stewart et. in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lane
Occidental Ave
Washington Et
Lane
Northern Pacific
Autumn Coats Feature Cape Collars in New Showing
The latest autumn styles showcase fall and winter coats with bold cape collars. Notable mentions include self material capes and those from Sealette or kit Coney, highlighting the season's top coat trends.
All-Wool Slip-on Sweaters Priced at 3.95
Women's and Misses' all-wool slip-on sweaters offered at 3.95 with several styles and novelty weaves. Colors include Turquoise Coral China Blue Blue and Old Rose. Sizes 36 to 46 likely available.
720 Pairs of Children's Cotton Stockings Offered
They're fast black and fine ribbed with seamless elastic legs in sizes from 6 to 914. A bargain price offers a sure daily stock of school stockings. Don’t miss this chance to save.
Women in Hawaii Rush to Register for Territorial Election
In Honolulu hundreds of women flocked to registration booths to vote in the territorial election. Officials estimated about 10,000 women in the islands gained enfranchisement under the national suffrage amendment, though they cannot vote for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Vntandas
Skeleton Found in Shallow Grave Prompts Museum Interest
A well preserved Indian skeleton found in a shallow grave near Went Beattie is believed to solve a murder mystery. Dr Willie H Carson chief deputy coroner says the remains are likely many years old and may be turned over to a museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie H. Carson
Carson
Ten-Year-Old Girl Hurt in Bakery Incident
Caroline Protexter, 10, suffered injuries to the tips of the first two fingers of her right hand while a dough mixing machine operated at Occidental Bakery. She is the daughter of Mrs. C. C. Protexter of 2015 Eighth Ave.
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Caroline Protexter
Occidental
C. C. Protexter
Eighth Ave
Two Men Slain Near Garfield War
Police investigated a double slaying in Santa Cruz California, as Theodore Oak Newman and George San Lulranch were found dead in a cotta Johnson area near Garfield war. A weapon was recovered, authorities said.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Theodore Oak Newman
George San Lulranch
Cotta Johnson
Garfield War
Paper mill boom centers Ketchikan claims by Kan Chronicle
F Morrissey publisher of the Kan Chronicle says Ketchikan will be at the heart of a growing paper industry as he discusses the scene at Frye.
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Ketchikan
F Morrissey
The
Kan Chronicle
Frye
Good Shoes to Walk the Path of Knowledge
Durable Madras shirting fabric described as 36 to 80 inches wide and offered in 2 to 6 yard lengths. Available in light colors with figured and striped patterns at Fabric Floor Third.
New Tungsten Lamps at 26 in Hardware Section
Brand new lamps with strong drawn filaments in 25 and 40 watt sizes. Limit five per customer, none delivered. Fourth floor hardware section.
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Wise
Daughter
Col. Farr
Lewis
Barbers
Carl Russell
Jim Hurt
Clare Spurlock
Bob” Farley
White Horse Tavern
Wyoming
Reclamation Meet
Beattie
Brodie
Parig
Anatolia
Constantinople
Hawaii
Kane
Madras
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