Russian girl testifies to sales in Los Angeles court
In Judge Wilbur's court Elsie Novikoff, 15, declares she was sold for 500 by Russian parents in a 3000 population colony. She says an American naval officer Rayner Hollick loves her and they will marry. Other girls recount similar sold marriages and flee to protect their lovers. case continued to January 2 for full inquiry.
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United Preas
Los Angeles
Rayner Hollick
Elsie
Stella’ Marcha
Misa Novikoff
Wilbur
Case Reheard Over Word Any In Jury Instructions
The case of Eli Meledich versus Stone Webster Corp returns to trial after Judge Hanford ruled the word any was misapplied in jury instructions. Meledich, seeking damages after severe injuries from machinery at Snoqualmie, could not appeal due to poverty. The second trial opened this morning following the judge's discovery of the technical error.
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Becaues
Hanford
Eli Meledich
Stone Webster Corporation
Melocich
Snoqualmie
Suffrage Check Is Latest Weapon In Bank Cashiers
New York December 18 1920 bank cashiers note a new tool in the campaign for votes for women a suffrage check stamped with colored ink above the space for signatures or notes before processing deposits.
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New York
General Leonard Wood Congratulates Detective Brown
Detective Samuel L Browne receives a letter from Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff praising his work in the Mc Namara case in Los Angeles on December 21. Wood notes it continues the good work he did in the Philippine division and offers sincere congratulations.
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Los Angeles
Samuel L. Browne
Leonard Wood
United States Army
McNamara
Phillippine
Have Your Photo In Her Earrings
A humorous ad-like snippet promotes miniature portrait earrings as a gift. It suggests a pair with one earring bearing the wearer’s face and the other a portrait of a child, pitched as a novelty item for Christmas or special occasions.
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Kida
Elderly Couple Warps Into Divorce Suit
Mary J. Wallingford, 52, sues John N. Wallingford, 73, in a divorce case heard before Judge Dykeman. They married June 10, 1907 and separated May 2, 1919 after disputes over household management. He seeks annulment claiming his wife was thrice married, not twice. He says he bought a home at 1522 Mercer Street and was driven from it.
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Mary J. Wallingford
John N. Wallingford
Judge Dykeman
Sapereee
Mercer St
Show girl Mabel White narrowly survives Lysol ingestion
In San Francisco on December 21 Mabel White a show girl swallowed Lysol in front of the American theatre. Passersby rushed her to a drug store where she was saved.
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San Francisco
American Theatre
Mabel White
Trusty Escapes After 15 Months In King County Jail
Peter Lucero a trusty at King county Jail escaped last night with two months remaining on a 15 month term. He had been convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a child and fined 500 dollars. He had been allowed outside for frequent duties and did not return after a walk. A piano house fire in Oakland caused 35000 dollars in damage with the Girard Piano company sustaining a 25000 dollar loss.
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Peter Lucero
King County
Maucero
Piano House
Oakland
Cal
Girard Piano Company
Boy Fined In Trafalgar Court For Stone Throwing
A magistrate fines a boy six dollars after he says he intended only to throw stones at trains. The boy’s father is told he hasn’t paid, and the parent replies that intent in law is enough to justify payment. The case ends with a sly legal twist.
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St. Paul Dispatch
Federal officials press McNamara to testify in dynamiting probe
In San Quentin John J. McNamara was reportedly approached by federal officials with offers to become a government witness in the dynamiting investigation. The move followed courtroom turmoil in Judge Markey's court when Prosecutor Baker was fined $50 for contempt after clashing with a detective from the National Erectors' association during a grand jury probe.
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United Press
National Erectora’ Association
Grand
Taft and Nicholas Exchange Courteous Telegrams
Washington December 21 ex change of courtesian between President Taft and Czar Nicholas of Russia occurred today on Nicholas day in Russia. Taft cabled cordial felicitations and high regard to the czar and the nation. Nicholas replied with thanks for the congratulations and wishes for peace and prosperity.
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Washington
Taft
Nicholas
Russia
White House
Apple grower chief earns prize in Spokane show
The article praises Chief Isaac a full blooded Kootenai in Spokane who, though wearing white clothes, wins first prize at the fourth national apple show for his exhibition of Pippins. It notes his age, respected status, and reliable character with whites, highlighting his skill in apple cultivation.
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Spokane
Dec
Geronimo
Isaac
Luther Burbank Unveils Spineless Cactus Uses
Dee 21 in Santa Rosa Luther Burbank announces spineless cactus as nutritious fruit and valuable for whitewash and paint at the California Fruit Growers convention New York sees nine injured as two stories fall in a runaway elevator at the Importers and Traders Building.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Caliver Fruit Growers’ Association Re
New York
Public Markets Westlake Market Prices Listing
Turkeys 26 cents a pound ducks 22 cents a pound geese 20 cents a pound chickens 20 cents a pound golden figs 3 pounds 26 cents potatoes 1.25 per bag apples 1.00 box 60 wack flour 1.10 large oranges 2 dozen 25 cents New Jersey cranberries 26 cents apples box 90 cents eastern bacon 18 cents a pound salt pork 12 1/2 cents a pound cottage cheese 18 cents a pound porterhouse steak 17 cents a pound loin roast 15 cents a pound prime rib roast 12 1/2 cents a pound fancy veal roast 15 cents a pound eggs cents a dozen butter 96 cents a pound fancy nut butter 25 cents a pound imported Norwegian goat cheese 32 1/2 cents a pound.
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New Jersey
Local Market Price List Provides Daily Specials
A scanned market list shows prices for essentials and produce. Milk 20 cents a can, coffee free? pounds, mince meat two pounds for 26 cents, cranberries two quarts for 26 cents, navy beans six cents a pound, Malga grapes two pounds for 25 cents, pineapples 26 cents each, extra fancy Winesap apples 1.50 a box, herring eight for 25 cents, lamb chops 10 cents a pound, lard 25 cents a pound, Oregon fresh eggs 56 cents a dozen, and other items with varied prices.
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Oregon
Shuster Receives Help in Persian Affairs
In New York Edward Shuster the American treasurer general of Persia arrives after a hurried Panama trip en route to Teheran. He has been involved in a controversy with Russia and is connected to Hadward Shuster who has served in the canal zone quartermaster's department for six years.
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New York
Dee
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Bia Covein
Hadward Shuster
Quartermaster's
Canal Zone
Russia
Edward Shuster
Panama
Teheran
Bahama Islands End U S Coin as Legal Tender
London Gazette announces that American silver and gold coins formerly circulating in the Bahama islands will cease to be legal tender after January 1. The proclamation marks the end of U S coin use in Bahama currency transactions.
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U. S
London
London Gazette
Bahama Islands
Subscriptions and Classified Ads Notice
An urban notice explains how subscription expiration dates appear on the paper label and that lapsed accounts may be marked. It lists agency locations at Mullion and D Stores with contact details and outlines classified ad rates and terms for help wanted and other notices.
Local ads mix in Seattle space with scarce details
Classifieds display a jumble of services and opportunities from tailoring to funeral notices and real estate. Listings mention jobs for women and men, barber training, rent details, and farm land near Chehalis with various prices and terms.
Land Offers On Puget Sound Area At Bargain Prices
Classified notices advertise fertile soil options on Puget Sound near Whidby Island with prices around 35 per acre and terms. Also listed are cottages and farm properties for sale or exchange in Seattle area including Kirkland and Ballard with several parcels and farm opportunities.
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Killoren
I Snes County
Seattle
Boston
Auburn
Washington
Gettin
Lan Ole Hanson & A ‘Co
New York
Guiney Valley
Quincy
Podter Tion
Chehalis
Imxon & CO
Marion
LANOS
Doltiare
Whidby Island
Puget
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