American heir claims royal lineage in Los Angeles
A direct descendant of King George IV, identified as H. D. Barrows, a California pioneer and state historian, is featured as the American heir to the English throne. The tale traces Barrows through General Ord and family ties to the king, with references to Mrs. FitzHerbert and historic marriage laws impacting royal succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Barrows
Los Angeles
Edward of
England
George IV of England
Anne Smith Fitsher
California
O. C. Ord
George IV
General Ord
Fitsherbert
Spain
Americas
Ord
Young Ord
Georgetown College
Congress
Navy
Rebecca Cresap
Daniel Cresap
FitzHerbert
Binglam
Groorge Iv
HH. D. Barrows
Lanky Bob Declares Defeat and Seeks The Ring No More
In San Francisco on December 21 Ulivers Hob Fite and Simmons discuss the recent defeat. Bob asserts the loss was earned by a superior fighter and says no money could lure him back to the ring. He plans a New Years Eve theatrical engagement and a move to New York, then hints at defending the heavyweight title. He also mentions potential fights against Tommy Ryan and Marvin Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Simmons
Wes
Jeffries
New York
Hin Plang
Tommy Ryan
Marvin Hart
Agid O'Pirien
Royal Intrigue and Love Fragments Uncovered in Court Documents
In a court package, London marriage papers emerge amid rumors of a union with Mrs Fitsherbert. The bundle includes a marriage certificate and Brighton palace mortgage, a king's will, and clergy notes, while other items were burned, leaving a tale of romance and tragedy.
Griscom Secretly Summoned on Vacation Return
U S minister to Japan Griscom, aboard the Manchuria, travels from San Francisco to Philadelphia after a three year absence. Rumors say his Washington conference may shape Oriental policy while he avoids direct remarks on Japanese domination or exclusion of Japanese subjects. He discusses trade and prospects with restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lloyd
Griscom
United States
Japan
Manchuria
Philadelphia
America
Washington
Griacom
Orient
New Schools for Green Lake Plan Approved and Pending Details
The school board bought a three acre site north of Green Lake for 3040 for an extra grade school building. Adjacent parcels near Fort Lawton were discussed but deferred. J A Allen won the contract to build the Green Lake school for 19710 with completion set for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
North Capitol Hill
Sound
Fort Lawton
J. A. Allen
Beattie Post Office Receipts and Expenses for Fiscal Year
Postmaster Stewart reports Beattie post office receipts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1966 totaled 404,572 dollars. Expenses included 3,800 dollars for salary of postmaster, 2,335 dollars for special delivery, 76,692 dollars for clerk hire, and 90,825 dollars for rural free delivery service.
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Stewart
Beattie
Latona Municipal League Organizes at May's Hall
Last night the Latona Municipal League formed at May's hall with about 100 members signing the roll. Elected officers are Godfrey Chelander president, J F Roy Elford secretary, and William Gauntlett treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latona
May's Hall
Godfrey Chelander
J. F. Roy Elford
William Gauntlett
Ballard street car service petition heard by council
The corporations committee heard a petition for better service on the Ballard street car line. President Furth and Attorney Danworth said they would raise the matter with Manager Grant, who is in the east, to determine possible improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Corporations Committee
Council
Furth
Danworth
Grant
Smoking jackets and bath robes showroom in Seattle
An advertisement notes a beautiful display of jackets and robes in Seattle at Brooke & Co. located at 1431 2nd Ave near Ben. It highlights a refined collection of smoking jackets and bath robes inviting shoppers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
BEN, Brooke & Co
2Nd Ave
Transportation head King to attend trans-Pacific meeting
W. W. King, transportation manager for Great Northern, departs for Portland to join representatives of trans-Pacific steamship companies in a forthcoming conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. King
Great Northern
Portland
trans-Pacific Steamship Companies
Peculiar Decision on Pike Street Regrade District
The Washington Supreme Court ruled against B Binith in a Pike Street regrade case. Binith argued property damage would bar taxation for benefits, but the court upheld taxes for improvement costs. The ruling affects future regrades including Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Supreme Court
Olympia
Binith
Pike Street
Jackson Street
Hemrich buys trolling stake in Aber Brewing firm
Alvin Hemrich of the Hemrich ing company acquires a trolling interest in Aber Brewing. Ernest Rieck, former owner, relocates to Bera, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hemrich
Hemriching Company
Aber Brewing Company
Ernest Rieck
Bera
Cal
Bond for County Clerk Otto A Case Reduced in King County
Judges of the superior court cut the county clerk Otto A Case bond from 160000 to 80000 after finding the office handles insufficient funds to justify the larger bond. Haynes luncheon is popular and Christmas gift buyers are advised to consider FOWNES DENTS OR PERRIN'S offerings at ER. N. Brooks & Co. 1321 Ave La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto A. Case
Superior Court of
King County
ER. N. Brooks & Co
Ave. la
Christmas Gift Piano Boom at Johnston Co. Washington
By Demand Musical Instruments Take First Place as Christmas Gifts. The D. S. Johnston Co. dominates the Washington music trade with Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and organ brands. The Metrostyle Pianola costs 250 and can be bought on easy terms. A fine music library is available and small deposits secure a Christmas delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 8. Johnston Co
Sach
Washington
Chickering
Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
Vocalion Gans
Clough & Warren
Kimball Pipe Organs
Ayers
D. S. Johnston's
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Fitcherbert
Praeger
Cornet
Mrs. Fitzherbert
Fairy
Bob
Sleepy Hollow
Weaer Acore Ee
SALA
O. K
Pacific Coast
Greenlake
HOPE
L. Davies
Loyal Legion
East Cape
J. BE. Stanley
Curlity
Colman
Alaska
Retail Grocers’ Association
A. F. Bickford
O. W. Hemphill
J. H. Young
F.L. Heldrich
J. J. Higgins
Lloyd Trarseer CO. (Inc
Mae Stables
Western Ave
Becond Avenue
Ww. B.S
Hemrich
Otto Safe
Haynes
Fownes, Dents
Perrin
D. S. Johnston
Burke Building
Christman
Emily Pee
Umbrella Sale
Koo
PRC
Co Op
Lonsdale
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Ave
Madison St
Max Ragley
Ieee
AN. Boe
H. Lewis & CO
1St Ave
Cor Cherry
Srcomp
Strane Street
Roger
Rogers
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