Flu Toll Rips Eskimo Villages in Alaska
In KROME Alaska reports claim Spanish influenza devastates the Seward peninsula. Nearly 1000 lives lost with Cape Prince of Wales village left with 25 adults and 100 children. Nome imposes rigid quarantine while conditions improve. Billy Allan, brother of Beatty Allan, dies from the disease.
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Eskimos Krome
Alaska
Seward Peninsula
Bureau of Education
Cape Prince of Wales
Nome
Billy” Allan
Beatty
Allan
Daisy Dennis Granted Divorce in NonSupport Case
Mrs Daisy Dennis owner of the Pacific Coast Detective Agency was granted a divorce from Albert K R Dennis by Superior Judge Calvin Hall on Friday for non support. She received alimony.
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Pacific Coast Detective Agency
Albert KR. Dennis
Calvin Hall Friday
Paramount Stars in Multiple Roles At Coliseum and Strand
Enrico Caruso appears in two parts in My Cousin and another role in a second feature as part of a two film stint. Lila Lee returns in Such Little Pirate at the Mission and Dorothy Dalton headlines Quicksand at the Strand as her husband’s troubles unfold. Charlies Ray leads String Bean Beano at the Liberty while Tarzan of the Apes dominates the Littie Theatre lineup with Elmer Clifton.
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Dorothy Dalton
Strand
Liberty
Charles Ray
Caruso
Coliseum
Lila Lee
Mission
Tom Mix
Clemmer
Billie Burke
Corinne Griffith
Marguerite Clark
Fatty Arbuckle
Rex Bill
Tarzan
Little
Enrico Caruso
PrrocnaMs
Rakery Hillian Gish
Clemmver
Jeriane Griffith
Procrams Liberty
Chames Hay
Cortane Griffith
Dartee Caruso
Quickmmr
UPN
Patty Arbuckle
William Deemond
Paramount
Charlies Ray
Charlier
Follo
Edgar Rice
Demobilization Complete for University of Washington Army Cadets
Former University of Washington army training corps students are civilians after their last demobilization. A farewell banquet marked the end with over 30 Marine Corps college men as honored guests. Dr. Henry Suzzallo attended, and Lieut. Eric A. Johnson led the corps amid seventy guests.
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Army Training Corps
University of Washington
University Army
Marine Corps
Henry Suzzallo
University
Eric A. Johnson
Confessions of a War Bride in a Society Box
In a San Francisco era scene the narrator observes society after the war as wives, divorces, and romances surface. Dr Certeis shifts to a flirtatious stance, Chrys absent, and Mrs Calfinch remains a dominant social figure as Mizner dies of influenza in San Francisco.
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Certeis
Martha
San Francisco
Edgar A. Mizner
California
United States
Don't Ever Spank Wife Sparks Divorce Alimony
In Los Angeles a husband who spanked his wife on their honeymoon was ruled to have caused the divorce. Judge Wood granted Mrs. Rose Allen a divorce and $25 monthly alimony after she testified he spanked her as one would a child.
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REX
Marguerite Clark
Miss Clark
Gretchen
Frederick
Fatty Arbuckle
the Cook
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Dr. Certeis
Daddy Lorimer
Certeis
Chrys
Mother
Bob
Harmon Martin
Arthur Gelett
Los Angeles
Rose Allen
Young and Mighty Pretty
Raymond Allen
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Millions use it for colds and claims to end grippe misery with two hour dosing. Three doses purportedly clear nasal passages, stop discharge, and relieve headache, feverishness, and sore throat. Sold at drug stores for only a few cents, with no substitute.
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Pape
Grippe
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Harles Ray
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Wurlitzer
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Bigetaie
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String Bean Venture
Logan
UU. 8
Raearney WD
Dorothy
Marcella
France
Second Avenue
Wiee Moore Veux
Gunt Edwards
Olga Cook Rever
Avey
Paul Decker & Co
Kiralfy
Orpheum
Palace Hip
Ken Nye
Wonder Woman
Pakimo
Seale
Cummings
Carroll
Blanche Boyd
The
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Eleanore
Noberto
Marie Walcamp
Kves
Bun
United Press
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