Police tale of shooting questioned in Seattle case
The death of Rudolph Voelker after a shooting outside police headquarters is under investigation. Bernard Hunt claims the killing was accidental while W H Carson doubts the police version. Voelker, a Portland native visiting Seattle, died after Hunt reportedly fired a Colt automatic as Voelker reached for him.
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Rudolph KE. Voelker
Bernard T
Hunt
W. H. Carson
Indi
Voelker
Veter
Seattle
Francisco
Fourth Ave
J. Voelker
Portland
San Francisco
Dodge of Rain of Bullets in Vain Ends in Capture
In a chaotic night a gunman fled through doors while police fired a volley of shots. He was captured by a resident posse and four companions were taken into custody amid a narcotics raid conducted late Friday. Knudsen A C Willis C D and H Hillman named as messengers.
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Wright
Dry My
Knudsen
A. C. Willis
C. D
H.hillman
Woman with 15 children and one baby jailed on soldier benefits claim
Wisconsin news reports Ferguson Drexier of New York, accused of exploiting soldiers and sailors allotments. Drexier claims divorce and past marriages as a pattern. A baby linked to a service member is noted among involved child allowances. The case references 1922 dates and international fairs.
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M Ferguson Drexier
New
S. “Drexier
Wilfred Taylor
Obituary for H Lewis at 739 Rowest
H Lewis aged 71 died Friday at home 739 Rowest. Funeral arrangements will be announced Sunday with time to be determined.
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H. Lewis
First Officers of the Side Commercial League Kickoff
First Officers of the Side Commercial League were scheduled to play Saturday night at Carpen. The event marks the opening of the league with teams preparing for the season.
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Side Commercial League
Carpen
Marie Dressler Secret Revealed in Husband’s Death
A New York Tribune report claims Marie Dressler disclosed she met James H. Dalton in 1960 when he needed funds and became her manager. Dressler says Dalton lied about a wife, refused divorce, and lived off her until his death in a hotel en route to Corning, burying his body in the Dalton family plot.
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Esipace
Marie Dressler
James H. Dalton
Irish free state offered within empire by Lloyd George plan
Sinn Fein has been offered an Irish free state with a legal dominion status to start one year after acceptance and Ulster allowed to join after six months. Ulster would keep revenues while an all Irish parliament would tax only certain items. A boundary commission and triple allegiance oath are proposed. Dublin reports the Sinn Fein cabinet weighed the plan with possible consequences if rejected.
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London
Sinn Fein
all-Irish Council
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Ulster
Britain
Arbuckle Trial Update as Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
Arbuckle arrives at 10 am wrapped in a warm overcoat and chats with lawyers and reporters. Defense lawyers say a verdict in their favor is expected and a moral victory exists if the majority of the jury remains for acquittal. Minta Durfee joins her husband. The jury is sent home after failing to reach a verdict by 11 pm amid reports of a holdout.
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Arbuckle
Minta Durfee
Louderback
Sinn Feiners Ship In Wreck Off Holyhead
The steamer Cambra carrying Irish delegates Michael Collins and Cavan Duffy collided with a schooner in the Irish Sea. The schooner was cut in half while Cambra suffered minor damage and returned to Holyhead, arriving early this morning.
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Holyhead
England
Cambra
Michael Collins
Cavan
Duffy
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Irish Sea
Paralysis Epidemic Ravages Rand Cattle Across Africa
An extraordinary paralysis epidemic sweeps the Rand region killing thousands of cattle horses and mules. The outbreak threatens regional herds and commerce as veterinary authorities race to identify the cause and containment measures.
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Cape Town
Erratic Weather Triggers Cold Epidemic Hit Firm
New York reports a rapid weather swing causing an unusual cold wave with over 20 percent of a large office workforce taken ill. Authorities note the pattern across the city as workers suffer influenza like symptoms amid shifting temperatures.
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New York
Dec
Frederick & Nelson December sales match 1921 and 1920
An executive notes December 1 sales at Frederick & Nelson were identical in 1921 and 1920 to the dollar. The result suggests Seattle shoppers bought more goods for the same money, indicating higher-priced or more abundant foods this year.
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Frederick & Nelson
Seattle
College Alumni Clash Ends With Harvard Victory
About 1500 alumni from Yale Centre Michigan Dartmouth California and Washington attended a boisterous University of Washington gym party hosted by graduates. A heavyweight boxing bout between Harvard and Yale went to Harvard after three rounds. Patsy Allen performed a hazel labeled dance and singing.
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University of Washington
Off University
Yale
Centre
Michigan
Dartmouth
California
Wisconsin
Harvard
Jim" Arbuthnot
Patsy Allen
Hazel
Man in the Moon Is Track Gardener
Harvard astronomer Professor William H. Pickering reports two years of moon observations suggesting life and crops may exist on the moon. He notes craters may hold water and heat, with steam observed issuing from some craters, challenging the idea the moon is dead.
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Man In the Moon
New York
Dec
William H. Pickering
Harvard
Moon
Mars
Pickering
Water Shut Off Notice on First Ave to Columbia St
Water will be shut off on First Ave from Yesterday to Columbia St Sunday December 4 from 9 am to 9 am.
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First Ave
Columbia
Hughes proposal seeks nonfortified Pacific under new power accord
Great Britain leads a four power understanding with France Japan and the United States. No fortifications planned for Pacific islands and Philippines security may be guaranteed. Japan accepts 60 percent ratio to avoid basing near its shores, easing tensions in the Pacific.
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Great Britain
France
Japan
United States
Pacific
Far East
Pacific Islands
Guam
Philippines
Hughes
Baron Kato
San Francisco Welcomes Marshal Foch in 1919 Visit
San Francisco greets Marshal Foch as he arrives from the Northwest by train and travels through Berkeley and Oakland. He reviews a parade at the civic center and places a wreath on the Victory monument before a banquet and reception planned for the day.
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San Francisco
Dee
Han Pranciswoo
Marshal Foch
Berkeley
Oakland
Oakland Mole
Jamen Holph
Foch
Golden Gate
Civic Center
Victory Monument
Burglar Still Active With Fifth Week Crime Spree
A substory burglar struck again early Saturday breaking into R Meyer’s home at 1217 17th Ave N through the cellar stealing a purple vanity box with face powder rouge and puff. Other incidents include 314 List Ave theft of cosmetics from a residence, J Long’s home at 7123 James T robbed while owner jailed, R J Zierthaler’s store at 2000 Jackson I robbed of 100 in cash and checks, and 15 sacks of sugar plus 8 dollars taken from the Washington Candy Co at 1216 Howell St.
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R. Meyer
17Th Ave
List Ave
J. Long
James
Case Against Miner Dismissed in Court
Frank Rokkie, a union coal miner charged with resisting an officer, was freed Saturday after a cane case was dismissed Friday afternoon by Superior Judge Austin Griffithe. He appeared in superior court on appeal from a justice court conviction and sentence.
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Frank Rokkie
Austin FB. Griffithe
Rokkie
Justice Court
Briand Explains Washington Arms Conference Outcomes
Paris dispatch states Premier Briand briefed his cabinet on progress at the Washington arms conferences and stressed concerns over reparations. He noted England favoring a German moratorium which is opposed by France.
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Paris
Briand
Washington
England
France
Scholarships Awarded by Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Fraternity
Beta Gamma Sigma offers a $75 annual scholarship to a sophomore in business administration who completes the year with the best record and who is self supporting.
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Beta Gamma Sigma
Bnathem
Grand Larceny Charge Filed Against Mashburn and Ward
Superior court Saturday charged B. G. Mashburn and aflan B. Ward with grand larceny for allegedly stealing a $50 traveler's check from Eick on September 15. Ward is identified as the suspect in the theft.
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Superior Court
B. G. Mashburn
Aflan B. Ward
Eick
Vandervoort Returns From Weeklong Railway Trip
Warren C. Vandervoort, superintendent of Railway Mall, returned Saturday from a week’s business trip.
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Warren C. Vandervoort
Railway Mall
Foch Welcomed by Californians in Redding Crowd
Marshal Ferdinand Foch received a warm California welcome in Redding on December 3. He spoke from the rear platform of his special car to about 2,000 people, despite a 10 minute late train and a 10 minute stop.
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Redding
Cal
Ferdinand Foch
California
Nonpartisan League to Quit Politics in Reorganization
Minneapolis December 3. Leaders forecast the national nonpartisan league will withdraw from active politics. Under plans under consideration the party will endorse candidates but not place active seekers of office in the field.
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Minneapolis
National Nonpartisan League
Eldorado Field Oil Strike At Lacilie Well Reported
Local oil firm announces a major strike at the Lacilie well in Eldorado field Arkansas. The venture was financed by FR. FE. Cloud and H. G. Loop with offices at 1526 27 L C Smith building and benefits reported for Seattle residents.
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Seattle
Lacilie Co
Eldorado Field
Ark
FR. FE. Cloud
H. G. Loop
L. C. Smith
Rum Costs Him Car and Fine After Liquor Plea
Jack Lifter pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer on liquor charges and was fined 250 dollars. His car was confiscated and will be sold at auction on December 23. Vienna reports business halts due to rioting.
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Jack Lifter
Jeremiah Neterer
Vive Charged With Burglary in Second Degree
An information filed Saturday in district court charges H. O. Vive with burglary in the second degree. The alleged incident occurred November 30 at the home of W. E. Dickerson, 4306 15th Ave. N. EF.
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H. O. Vive
Superior Court
Vive
W. E. Dickerson
15Th Ave
N. EF
Railway Mail Department Granted Extra Space and Clerical Staff
Additional space and funds for clerical forces have been allotted to the railway mail department to handle the holiday rush.
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Railway Mail Department
Motive in Burch murder case to be urged by prosecutors
Los Angeles prosecutors plan to prove motive in the Arthur C. Burch murder case. Witnesses including John D. Kennedy and possibly Br Mve will testify that Madalynne Obenchain influenced both Kennedy and Burch to plan the death of John Belton Kennedy. Evidence includes travel from Chicago at Madalynne’s request and an automobile trip matching the route Los Angeles to Beverly Glen and back via Santa Monica.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dea
Arthur C. Burch
John D. Kennedy
Madalynne
John Belton Kennedy
Burch
Chicago
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Santa Monica
Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles Include Uninjured Girl
A small girl who ran into Roy Street and Queen Anne Avenue was struck by Charles H. Spencer and taken home unhurt. Another boy was bruised after being caught between two autos at 14th Avenue and Jackson Street. Arcorace and Ottolino were the drivers in the two-car crash. CHICAGO reports seven state executives at the International Live Stock show on governors' day.
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Roy St
Queen Anne Ave
Charles H. Spencer
Fourth Ave
14Th Ave
Jackson #1
Felix Arcorace
Rainier Ave
Vincent Ottolino
First Ave
Arcorace
Chicago
Dr Loughneys Bake Oven touted as cure for invalids
An advertisement for Dr Loughneys Bake Oven Sanitarium at Kirkland claims dramatic health recoveries for chronic invalids through a bake oven treatment and prescribed diet. It features testimonial from Knute Knuetsen, detailing weight gain, improved sleep, appetite, and energy after two weeks, and notes a move to a new office location with hours and contact details.
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Knute Knuetsen
Loughney
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