Doctor Lorenz refuses Seattle visit due to ill health
Dr Adolf Lorenz famed for osteopathic work with crippled children informs Dr Ira C Brown he cannot travel to Seattle because of poor health. The note follows public invitations and scrutiny over his New York clinic and a $100 fee charged to families seeking treatment.
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Seattle
Lorenz
Ira C. Brown
Lorensia
New York
Austria
America
Brown
Seattle Star
Northwest
Lorena
University of Vienna
Dr. Lorena
Altho
Clifford Werman
Stephen Whenberg
Turkieh Army
Morocco
Romania
American Aviation Service
Lorenz Clinica
Witt Report Urges Major Seattle Streetcar Reforms
Cleveland transport expert Witt proposes $800000 savings through faster lighter cars and new payment schemes. He backs a $500000 city credit pledge for initial car purchases, route shifts on Third and Second avenues, and curb on downtown car waste, with significant protest anticipated.
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Serl
Witt
Jnlon
Cleveland
Axman Eludes Pursuers Near Molalla Farm
In Molalla Oregon on December 14 officers and locals hunted a robber murderer who killed homesteader Everett E. Davis with an axe. Davis’ body was found on his bed. the killer escaped with the victim’s purse as authorities prepared to appeal to Portland and nearby towns for help.
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Molalla
Ore
Everett BE
Davis
Portland
Officers Elected by Local Florists
P. F. Rosaia was elected treasurer and H. B. Milla was elected secretary of the Seattle Florists association Monday night at the Hotel St. Regis. They succeed W. S. Goldbary who previously held both offices.
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P. F. Rosaia
Seattle Florists’ Association
St. Regis
H. B. Milla
W. 8 S. Goldabary
Seek 100 Kids to Eat Dinner on Christmas
Mrs Mra. Bass of Seattle plans a Christmas dinner for 100 children and their mothers. She will host a festival dinner on Christmas Day at a downtown restaurant, inviting mothers and kids to attend and be named to The Star.
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Seattle
Mra
PR. M. Bass
Mrs. Basa
Mrs. Bass
Baker Comments on Consumers' Committee in Canadian Tax Talk
Congressman John F. Baker visited Montreal with Hearst's sales tax inquiry. He noted meetings with importers manufacturers wholesalers and retailers and quipped that only the consumers' committee remains. He cited the Conservative party's strong showing as a possible voice of that committee.
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Washington
John F. Baker
Flrst
California
Hearst
Canada
Baker
Business Men's Association
Montreal
Importers
Manufacturers
Wholesalers’ and Jobbers’ Committee
Retailers’ Committee
Consumers’ Committee
Consumers’ Committees
Conservative
Tacoma Chief Quits Over Stagg Row
Tacoma December 14 Chief Harry M. Smith resigned to Public Safety Commissioner Shoemaker after suspending Detective Captain J. B. Strickland for 30 days for insubordination. Strickland and Smith have clashed since the Stage kidnapping case 18 months ago. Strickland was suspended following a trip to Seattle to make arrests without Smith's permission.
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Tacoma
Harry M. Smith
Public
Shoemaker
Smith
Strickland
Auta
Seattle
Bank Robbed of 12000 Near Gratiot Road
Two bandits robbed the Halfway State Bank on Gratiot Road near Detroit of 12000 and fled. Police pursue the suspects as the city reports the daytime heist.
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Detroit
Halfway State
Gratiot Road
Here
Children Seek Boarders to Escape Poverty
A struggling family pleads for charitable boarding for two young boys, Donevan 6 and Robert 4, after sporadic work leaves them unable to afford proper care. The father, a locomotive engineer, hopes to reclaim custody once work improves, and contact via The Star is provided.
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John Dee
Donevan
Robert
Paulhamus to quit activities in Puyallup region
Dec 18 Puyallup Senator W H Paulhamus known as the berry king announces his intention to resign from the presidencies of the Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Canning Co and the Western Washington Fair association. He does not specify a date and may resign at a board meeting Tuesday afternoon.
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Puyallup
W. H. Paulhamus
Puyallup & Sumner Fruit Growers Canning Co
Western Washington Fair Association
Paulhamus
Paul Hamus
Harding Seeks Second World Conference Soon
Washington officials indicate President Harding expects another international conference within a year. They say the present talks may plan for a future meeting before adjournment while postponing a separate European economic conference until the army conference is completed.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Europe
Morse Indicted on Conspiracy Charge
Charles W. Morse financier and shipbuilder was held to the grand jury under bond of 50000 dollars on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States government. He was arraigned in private before U. S. Commissioner Pitt after the indictment was served and a warrant issued.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
United States
Bent
W. W. Stewart
George W. Ray
Morse
Pitt
Toyo Kisen Kaisha to divert ships from San Francisco
A Tokyo dispatch to the Nippu Jiji notes the Toyo Kisan Kaisha will divert several ships from the San Francisco to the Orient service toward Australia. The move will create a large passenger and freight route between Japan and Australia.
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Honolulu
T. H
Toyo Kisan Kaisha
San Francisco
Orient
Australia
Tokyo
Nippu Jiji
Japan
Terms of Yap Agreement Publicized by Hughes
Secretary of State Hughes released the Yap agreement between the United States and Japan detailing U S rights to cable landing and radio access on Yap. It outlines residence ownership and non discrimination for Americans, U S consent to Japan administering mandated islands with safeguards, and joint controls on slave trade forced labor arms and liquor traffic.
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Tary
Hughes
United States
Japan
Ita
Equator
Premier Praises Pacific Pact In Quadruple Accord
Tokyo reports Premier Takahashi welcomed the four nation Pacific peace pact among Britain, the United States, France, and Japan. He said the agreement would prevent future waves of conflict and improve American Japanese relations. Some Tokyo papers criticized the deal as unfair or restrictive to Japan.
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Tokyo
Lremier Takahashi
Japan
Pacific
Yoroden
Washington
The
Hoch
Baron Kato
British Opposes French Naval Increase Amid Italy Test
Washington December 12 The British delegation will oppose any rise in naval strength for France and Italy. One naval spokesman stated strict opposition and warned such an allotment would disrupt Hughes naval radio plan and provoke counterarguments with Japan.
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Washington
France
Italy
Japan
Hughes
General Agreement Reached on Navies
Washington December 13 officials announced that naval powers are in general agreement on a naval holiday. The plan follows the Hughes 16 year vacation spirit with possible modifications. Britain may allow Japan concessions while America could retain West Virginia and pursue another modern vessel, with Britain allowed one of two Hood class ships.
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Washington
Britain
Wem
Japan
America
West Virginia
Fear grips Irish treaty talks on eve of Dail session
Dublin reports a mood of fear as Dali Eireann may repudiate the Anglo Irish treaty. Last minute party maneuvering stains the scene at Gresham Hotel, headquarters of the Collins Griffith factions, with estimates of a favorable majority dropping ahead of Wednesday’s Dail session.
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Dublin
Dali Eireann
Gresham
Colline -Griffith
Dail
Expect Commons to Ratify Irish Pact
London December 13. Early estimates project the house of commons will approve the Anglo Irish treaty by a large margin with a ratio near ten to one.
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Commons
London
House of Commons
Civil service examinations announced for several posts
Examinations will be held soon for assistant observer weather bureau economic research assistant heraldic draftsman instrument maker and telephone operator. Information and application blanks available at room 303 postoffice building.
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United States Civil Service
Weather Bureau
Postoffice
Signing of Pacific Pact Ends Anglo Japanese Alliance
The treaty linked Pacific nations for ten years with joint commissions for disputes and mutual respect of possessions. U S Secretary of State Hughes led the signing with 17 total signatories including Balfour and Viviani. President Harding planned Senate ratification after the arms conference ends.
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Harding
Senate
Yap
Hughen
United States
Halfour
Vivian
Baron Kato
Pacific
Congress
Peddie Bavey
State Department
Sidney Y Smith
Finglish
Eithu Root
Senator Lodge
Tene Viviani
Sarraut
Jusserand
Viviani
Balfour
South Africa
Great Britain
Water and slide damage ripple through King County
County commissioners estimate damages at least 56000 as Kent water recedes then rises again. Mudslides, broke lakeside avenue and flooded streets, with Beattie College area and Pallard district affected. Interlaken boulevard closed, Turner avenue to open soon, and car service disrupted for days while crews clear surface slips.
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Mill Creek
Kennydale
Vashon Island
Beattle
Charlies St. Cane
Tennier
Beattie College
Youngstown
Yuainier Valley
Pallard District
Canal Bridge
Pauntieroy Bridge
South Park
Georgetown
Turner Ave
Case
Stillaguamish River Falls Back Behind Banks at Silvana
The Stillaguamish River receded Tuesday morning, water three feet deep in Silvana streets, with only minor property damage reported. Railroad traffic remains halted between Silvana and Stanwood due to a washout.
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Silvana
Stillaguamish
Stanwood
Flood Turns to Blessing for Berry Farmers
Farmers in the White and Green river valleys view the flood as a blessing in disguise as waters recede and leave a rich wilt on the lowlands. They predict a doubled berry crop next year.
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Berry Farm
White
Mt Vernon Is Isolated by Flood Surge
Mt Vernon is fully surrounded by floodwater from the Skagit River now 25 feet above its previous high mark. Houses barns and outbuildings float past the town while many homes are submerged. Looting by thieves in boats is reported as dykes burst and millions of logs drift toward the sea. The only exit is via the old steamer Harvester.
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MT. Vernon
Skagit
Harvester
Noose Fugitive Eludes Pursuit Across Midwest
Chicago December reports say Lucky O Connor, hunted fugitive linked to a Cook county jail breakout, remains at large with a price on his head. Police, rifle squads, and tips from Milwaukee to Hartford fail to locate him as Edward Darrow and Frank La Porte, escaped accomplices, are also sought.
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Lucky Tormy” O'Connor
O'Connor
Cook County
Fitzmorrin
Edward Darrow
Frank la Porte
Althe
Milwaukee
Hartford
Wis
Hughes
Edward A. Hanson
Hanson
Five Chicago detectives injured in Milwaukee crash while pursuing fugitive Tommy O Connor
Five Chicago detectives on the pursuit of fugitive Tommy O Connor were seriously injured when their car overturned ten miles from Milwaukee. Albert Boasdule and the force's noted detective sustained broken bones. John Murphy had broken legs. Edward Kinnelly William Schultz and Chauffeur Frauley were also hurt. They were racing toward Hartford Wisconsin on tips that O Connor and two accomplices were besieged in a hotel.
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Chicago
Tommy O'Connor
Here
Albert Boasdule
Puginer
John Murphy
Edward Kinnelly
William FR. Schultz
Frauley
Hartford
Spermatic Shield advertised by Seeley in Seattle dates
F H Seeley, truss expert from Chicago and Philadelphia, will visit the Washington hotel in Seattle December 14 to 17. He promotes the Spermatic Shield as a cure for rupture with no surgery and claims government documents attest to its efficacy, offering demonstrations free of charge.
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F. H. Seeley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Seattle
Mr. Seeley Myn
England
Spain
Seeley
Documenta
United States
Washington, D. C
P. S
North Dearborn &T
Woman Missing After Trip From Tacoma to Seattle
Police search for Mrs. Kurwick a 20 year old Seattle bound traveler who vanished with $1000 amid a suspected money scheme. Her husband Hillbert Kurwick from Tacoma reported she left their home to visit San Francisco and never arrived, last seen in a waterfront area. She wore a black plush blue gingham dress, about five feet tall with fair complexion and blue eyes.
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Mra. Kurwick
Seattle
San Francisco
Hillbert Kurwick
Beattia
Tacoma
Mia
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