Crackdown on Auburn cracksman after city marshal shooting
Tacoma December reports a lone cracksman wounded City Marshal Fred McCumber in a pistol duel at Auburn. King County deputies and tracking hounds pursue the armed fugitive toward Seattle after he looted a Klineberg warehouse safe and fled through the woods toward Puyallup.
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Tacoma
King County
Fred McCumber
Auburn
Puyallup
King
Matt Starwick
Stewart
McCumber
Jegg
Kent Hospital
Sheriff's
M Cumber
Seattle
Starwich
Cracksman
Campbell
Far North Saga of Gilly the Kanaka and Eskimo Feud
The narrative recounts Joe Gilly a Kanaka trader at Cape Prince of Wales amid alcohol for ivory trading and a deadly clash with Eskimos. Four crewmen and natives die as a fight escalates into a mass killing aboard a schooner. The feud fuels fear until eventual shifts in whites native relations and calmer times after Gilly’s controversial actions and subsequent death.
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Cape of Wales
Gilly
New Caledonia
Cape Prince of Wales
Fata
Sophienson
Siberia
Nomel
Eski
Lopp
Kakimas
Cape
Joe Gilly
Man Arrested for Shooting Ducks After Sunset
William Mauchreck of 655 Fifth Ave was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Game Wardens A. C. Marco and W. F. Sweet on a charge of shooting ducks after sunset. He posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maunchreck
Fifth Ave
A. C. Marco
W. F. Sweet
Four Hurt When Auto Tips Over In Frosty Street
An auto skidded on frosty Leary avenue between Third and Fourth Avenues and overturned at 2 30 am injuring one woman and three men. Injured were Harry Caras proprietor of the New Cecil hotel Martin Verner 60 miss Ella Kaiser and Chariton Orr.
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Leary Ave
Third
Fourth Aves
N. W
Harry Caras
New Cecil Hotel
Providence Hospital
Martin Verner
Palmer Apartments
Ballard Ave
City Hospital
Ella Kaiser
Kerma
Fourth Ave
Chariton A. Orr
Saturn
Verner
Frank P. Dauben Speck
Ave
Mra. MacPherson
Wet Druggists Plan Fight Over Prohibition Provisions
Seattle Retail Druggists association says bootlegging pharmacists will raise funds to challenge state law banning alcohol sales on prescription. They contest validity under Volstead act and push for stricter restrictions with Councilman Tindall. Jamaica ginger wine of pepsin and other compounds may be banned. Patent medicines over 0.5 percent alcohol would be prohibited.
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Seattle Retail Druggiste’ Association
Philip Tindall
Public Safety Committees
Jamaica
Will dispute over drunken testator in Spokane
John Bell is alleged by his niece Mrs. Margaret Harkina to have been drunk when he made his will, a contention she challenges as she received nothing. Mary Anderson disputes the claim and says Bell left her his money. The two women testify in court in Spokane.
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Spokane
John Bell
Margaret Harkina
Mary Anderson
Dope Fiend Dick Lackaye Spurs National Anti-Drug Crusade
The Star profiled Dick Lackaye whose 1920 recovery sparked a nationwide drive against narcotics. His public awakening led to the American White Cross in Seattle, police reforms, new narcotics laws, and plans to expand activity across the United States with films and advocacy involving prominent supporters.
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Dick Lackaye
Imeaint
Lackaye
the Star
Hopdhead
Seattle
United States
Star
Jones Miller
American White Cross
Eforse
Lockage
Ilia
White Cross
W. H. Bliss
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lenore C. Whart
Anderson
A. W. Linton
University of Washington
C. Osseward
State Board of Pharmacy
Hans Damm
Norman E. Coles
Otis W. Brinker
Superior Court
Chester A. Batchelor
J.T. Hunt
J. J. Sullivan
Oir
Justice of the Peace
Ormizer
Kite Cross
Cross-Dale
Stage Expected to Return for Kidnapping Case in Tacoma
Reports say George T Stage will return to Tacoma to face charges of stealing his baby three months ago while Edith Cunningham was his wife. Betty Brainerd’s kidnapping trial is delayed a week, with Brainerd’s friends predicting she won’t be tried. Prosecutors may drop Brainerd if Stage surrenders.
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Tacoma
George T. Stage
Betty Grainerd
Bobby Stagg
Stage
Edith Cunningham
Seattle
Misa Brainerd
Stagg
Miss Brainerd
Judge Denies Power Co. New Trial in Tax Dispute
Judge Clay Allen on Tuesday overruled a motion for a new trial by Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co seeking to avoid paying $401,070.76 in county taxes. The city, both defendant and cross complainant, joined the company in contesting the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Allen
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co
The Columns Magazine Debuts at University of Washington
The temporary board of editors decided UW's new magazine will be titled The Columns. Its future hinges on forthcoming action by the student board of control Wednesday night, with the revival of a serious monthly at stake.
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University of Washington
Husband in New York Wants Her Back for Christmas
County authorities search the city for Mrs. Reita Sawyer missing since before Christmas. Russell H Sawyer of Albany and Hartford appeals via letters to return to him. Proctor Dalton reports no court action possible yet.
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Reita Sawyer
Russell H, Sawyer
Albany
N. Y
Hartford
Conn
Sawyer
Comet Apartments
Ave
Col. C. C. Dalton
Proctor
Cali
Columbus Cabaret
Washington St
Tacoma
Relta
Bridgeport
Reita
Seattle
Helta
Charter Oak Place
Hamilton At
Proctor Dalton
Fiforta
Mrs. Sawyer
Dalton
League Aims to Limit Trade in Arms Worldwide
The League of Nations through a universal appeal seeks to restrict trade in arms and munitions. The disarmament commission says powers cannot uphold St Germain restrictions while the United States continues ammunition manufacture and sales. Delegates argue a ban would unduly burden foreign manufacturers whereas American producers keep commerce active.
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League
Geneva
League of Nations
Disarmament Commission
United States
Tip on Mrs Clara Hamon Aidemore Case Stirs Idaho Hope
A new tip about Clara Smith Hamon, sought for murder in the death of multimillionaire Jake L. Hamon, was thought to be in Post Falls Idaho but failed to raise alarm. County Attorney Brown dismissed it as a false scent while authorities continued in the El Paso Texas area.
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Clara Hamon Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Post Falls
Idaho
Spokane
Brown
el Paso
Texas
Sailor John Olsen Sues for Damages in Federal Court
In federal court Tuesday John Olsen a sailor filed a personal injury suit against Horace X Baxter seeking $1,000 alleging injuries from the vessel's operator negligence. Arguments were heard as the case proceeded.
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John Olsen
Horace X. Baxter
Olson
White Frost and Warmer Forecast Surprise City
The city awoke to frost after the coldest night of winter with a 31 degree reading at the weather bureau. Forecasters call for warmer temperatures ahead, though skeptics warn of continued chill. If last night repeats, skating may remain feasible for a couple of days.
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Weather Bureau
Woman Repels Attacker at Home on Hill Road
Mrs. H. W. Jones fought off an unmasked assailant who entered her hill road home between Allentown and Black River Junction Monday afternoon. The 25 year old suspect, seized her arm before she forced him outside as Deputy Sheriff Stewart Campbell arrived after the sheriff's office was notified.
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H. W. Jones
Hill Road
Allentown
Black River Junction
Stewart Campbell
Sheriff's Office
Woman Reports Threats and Gunfire by Neighbor
Mrs W Heaton of 1317 Yakima Avenue reports a colored neighbor fires at her home each morning and evening. She fears for her three children and asks police to stop the attacks immediately.
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W. Heaton
Yakima Ave
Robbery on West Side Ends With $2 Loss
Charles B. Carpenter of 324 West 88th Street was robbed of $2 at the corner of West 87th Street and Third Avenue North West around 11 p.m. Monday by two masked highwaymen. One robber carried a revolver.
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Charles B. Carpenter
88Th St
Bombers Seek Grecian King In Milan Find
Bombs destined for King Constantine were found in Milan Italy several days ago according to a Daily Mail dispatch. The explosives were in the possession of two Greeks and the king's staff was reported apprehensive.
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London
Constantine
Milan
Italy
Daily Mail
Printer Tompkins Dies at Work in University Daily Press Room
Wilmot Pp. Tompkins a 64 year old printer collapsed and died of heart failure in the University of Washington Daily press room Tuesday morning. He began work Monday and had prior work at Trick & Murray's. He lived at the Regina hotel 204 Second Ave 8 and owned property in St Louis Missouri and Santa Barbara California.
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Wilmot
Tompkins
University of Washington Daily Press
The
Daily Monday
Trick & Murray's
Regina Hotel
Second Ave
St. Louis
Santa Barbara
Cal
Trout seized. bail posted for two hotel men
C B H Thomas of the Butler hotel and C Carpenter of the Seattle hotel posted $25 bail each after arrest on Tuesday by W F Sweet for allegedly possessing trout under ten inches.
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Butler Hotel
C. Carpenter
Seattle
A. C. Marco
W. F. Sweet
Fifth Division to Go to War Strength
Army recruiting headquarters announced the Fifth Division is to be recruited to full war strength. A telegram from Maj. Gen. adjutant general Cruft ordered 6,400 men assigned to the Fifth Division at Camp Jackson in Carolina. The slogan reads Eat Y"s Christmas Dinner With Uncle Sam.
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Army
Cruft
Camp Jackson
Carolina
Uncle Sam
Iphers Prove His Down F4 Omaha Bullpuncher Speech
Henry Gabaldon of Southern New Mexico faced rest in Omaha for raising a claim from 12.50 to 30 thousand dollars. He jokes about schooling and hopes to become a famed showman like Bill.
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Omaha
Neb
Henry Gabaldon
New Mexico
Gob
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Leary Way
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Orient
Ackaya
Red Cross
Anti Tuberculosia League
Denies Power CO. New Trial
NEW Magazine
New York
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Sea Petia Bis
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