Kidnaper Captured After Fresno Boy Escapes Cabin
In Fresno California 14 year old Milo Owell Jr. abducted by ex convict I M Stalker lured into a car and bound. The boy gained the kidnapper s trust and telephoned his father guiding officers to the cabin. Stalker confessed and awaits a state prison sentence.
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Fresno
Cal
Dee
Sravey Rowell
Milo Owell
High Sierras
Geneeral
I. M. Stalker
Stalker
Lad
Billy
Boy
Apera
Welch Guarded After Dredge Explosion Lynching Rumors
In Bend Washington a county jail is heavily guarded to prevent a lynching attempt against J. F. Welch. A coroner's jury charged Welch with blowing up the dredge Beaver near last Thursday night, killing Frank Behnke his daughter Blanche and others. Witnesses say Behnke’s daughter rejected Welch’s love, provoking the crime.
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Sort Bend
Wash
J. F. ‘Eich
Frankke
Blanche
Varvi
Edgar Christensen
Christensen
Welch
de Behnke
Gaid
McAdoo Urges Liberal Policy to Expand Trade
William McAdoo called for a more liberal policy to stimulate foreign trade. He urged revival of the War Finance Corporation, quick definition of German indemnity, funding of Treasury debt, and tax reductions to ease the current distress. He favored reopening trade with Russia and Asia promptly and expanding markets for American farmers and manufacturers.
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York
William McAdoo
War Finance Corporation
Ruestauld
Treasury
Congress
Diamond Girl Arrested in Coastwide Shoplifting Ring
Los Angeles police arrest Frances A. Matthews wife of a wealthy theatre manager on charges of shoplifting and grand larceny. They claim she is the infamous "diamond girl" who operated across the nation with loot in the hundreds of thousands and diamonds valued at about 100000 found in her home and caches along with silk lingerie art works and other goods.
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Los Angeles
Frances A. Matthews
Matthews
Governor Faces pardon call for Stagg before prison
Reported pressure reaches Governor Hart to grant a pardon for George T Stagg prior to his 10 year sentence. Edith Stagg plans to petition in Olympia for Bobby Stagg’s release, but Mrs Stagg denies intent to seek a pardon. Prosecutor Askren declined to oppose or support, saying his duty ended at sentencing.
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Tacoma
Dee
Hart
Parion
George T. Stags
Edith Cunningham Stagg
Olympia
Bobby Stagg
Askren
Governor refuses extradition in Flynn kidnap case
After months of search and heavy sheriff costs, Governor Hart refused to sign a requisition to extradite Julia May Flynn found in Eastland Texas with her eight year old daughter Lillian. He cited prior costly cases and said pardons by the spouse could end the matter, halting further kidnapper probes including Cressy F Clark linked to Phyllis Virginia Clark.
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Julia May Flynn
Lillian
Hart Hng
Flynn
Eastland
Texas
Ed van Hansen
C. P. Flynn
Hart
Betty Brainerd
New York
Cressy F. Clark
Phyllis Virginia Clark
Legion to Present Vodvil Tonight at Armory
The American Legion will stage a vaudeville entertainment at the Armory Monday night beginning at 8 o'clock. Filmer J. Noble post fronts the event. Admission is free and dancing will follow the show for the public.
Flame Fighters to Shake Toes at 27th Annual Ball
Seattle fire fighters invite the public to the Masonic temple Tuesday for their 27th annual ball with a festive toe tapping event and a social evening.
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Seattle
Masonic Temple
Hamon Woman May Surrender Before Holidays
Clara Smith Hamon, wanted for the killing of Jake Hamon, is expected to surrender in Ardmore before holidays, with Sheriff Buck Garrett noting she is waiting for the right time. County Attorney Brown says there is enough evidence for trial if she pleads not guilty. Billings report notes L. J. Majors, an arrested robber, was paroled from Oregon penitentiary.
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake Hamon
Buck Garrett
Mins Smith
Ard
Brown
Smith
Greeks cheer King's return to Athens after exile
Constantine returns to Greece amid enormous crowds in Athens after three years abroad. Decorations fill streets from station to Acropolis as mobs cheer, sing, and dance. The king pledges to strengthen ties with allied powers and Serbia and to devote himself to Greece's rights and interests.
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Athens
Deco
Constantine
Athena
Acropolia
Mount Lyccabettua
Serbia
Earthquake Fatalities and Injuries Reported Near Mendosa
A Mendosa meeting released figures on the weekend quake in Mendoza and surrounding areas. Eleven people were killed and about 200 injured. Several small villages lay in ruins. There were additional shocks yesterday with no further casualties reported.
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Buenos Aires
Mendosa
Thirty Die as Italian Earthquake Triggers Landslide Near Sasgeno
A great landslide caused by an earthquake near Sasgeno at the Bay of Avlon killed about 30 people and left several more missing. Reports state the shocks were felt widely, with disturbances observed as far away as America.
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Haindisi
Italy
Leve
Sasgeno
Bay of Avalon
America
Arrest of Edwin Horney After Guns Found in Room
Two guns were found in the room of 27 year old Edwin Horney and led to his arrest Sunday night as stated by Lieutenant George Cometock and Patrolman Morris. Horney remains held on an open charge. Also noted is a Methodist Episcopal church license update showing 15 women licensed to preach since last May.
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Negro
Edwin Horney
George Cometock
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oregon Posse Slays Bandit at Columbia Beach
In Astoria Oregon a large posse killed Frank Wagner known as Dutch Frank a safecracker who escaped from Salem prison Wagner hid in a blacksmith shop at Columbia Beach where he forged tools officers ordered him out he fired twice and was shot dead Loot found nearby included 6550 in Liberty bonds stolen from Scottsburg three weeks earlier Building owner D English faced arrest or inquiry
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Astoria
Ore
Frank Wagner
Frank
Columbia Beach
Here
Wagner
Salem
Compton
Astoria Etor
Liberty
Scottsburg, Ore
D. English
Two Men Sought as Murderers in Sudow Case
Detectives in Los Angeles seek two additional suspects linked to the murder of Mrs. Sudow. Evidence includes mashed clothing found near the Edendale hills burial and links to a quarrel with the victim on downtown streets. One suspect is described as short, rough, stocky with gray streaked hair. the other is associated with a home Sudow frequently visited near Eden dale carlina.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mra
Puy Sudow
Portland
Ore
Mia
Budew
Edendale Hills
Harlin Claims Victory Based on Miner Returns
Robert M. Harlins Seattle bid for UMWA president contests official results. He discounts International HQ statements that John L. Lewin is winning, citing unofficial returns from all sections of the country.
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Robert MH. Harlin
Seattle
United Mine Workers of America
International
John L. Lewin
W Hartin
City Rail Extensions Proposed in Pueblo for 1921
D W Henderson superintendent of railways urged extensions and betterments to the traction system for 1921 at an estimated cost of 560000. In a letter to Mayor Caldwell he called the improvements absolutely necessary and proposed a meeting of city officials to discuss details. The plan likely will be presented to the council Monday afternoon. Felipe Barrera killed and a spectator wounded in a pool hall dispute over a nickel payment.
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D. W. Henderson
Caldwell
Henderson
Pueblo
Colo
Nurses Injured In Fire At University Of Nebraska Nurse Home
At Omaita Nebraska the nurses home of the University of Nebraska hospital was destroyed by a morning fire of unknown origin. Ninety nine nurses escaped death, twenty leaped from second story windows in night clothes, five suffered broken legs, and several were cut or bruised. Names listed include Miss Nettle Fitch Mrs Fred Consigny Mrs Alia Lewis Miss Emma Ream and Miss Grace Styer. The largest stationary crane in the world is located at the navy yard in Philadelphia.
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University of Nebraska Hospital
Mins Nettle Fitch
Mra
Fred Consigny
Alia Lewis
Mine Emma Ream
Mies Grace Styer
Mins Dita Disenmarger
Real estate operator Bischoff kidnapped and abused in Jacksonville
John D. Bischoff, a Jacksonville real estate operator, was dumped from a closed car at a busy corner wearing only undergarments and tarred feathers. Police investigate the incident amid suspicion that his anti dispatch letters to the Metropolis publisher provoked public anger.
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Jacksonville
Fla
John D. Bischoff
Bischoff
Jacksonville Metropolis
Senesehaeteden
Germany
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