Legion Would Take Over Government Says American Legion Leader
In an exclusive interview Col Alvin Owsley, commander of the American Legion, warned the group would seize control if democracy is threatened by radicals. He branded Bolshevik and Fascist ideals as inimical and urged strict immigration limits, while noting Legion members as influential civic figures.
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Edward Thierry
New York
American Legion
Italy
Alvin Owsley
Owsley
Legion
Fansacists
Cowley
United States
Mier
America
Venizelos
Lenin
See Crackers in the Making
The Pacific Northwest Products committee of the Chamber of Commerce toured the Pacific Coast Biscuit plant. They viewed candy and cracker processes and were served a luncheon by Mrs. O R Sprague. Each guest left with a Christmas package of Varie-tea biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest Products Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
O. R. Sprague
Varsity Special to Carry Washington Students Home
More than 160 University of Washington students will ride the Varsity Special train to Eastern Washington Idaho and Montana for holiday homes. Excursion rates apply. The train departs the Oregon Washington depot Friday night at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Oregon-Washington
Soccer Test on Ballroom Floor At Maple Leaf Legion Dance
The first soccer game to be played on a ballroom floor will be staged Saturday evening at Douglass hall East Pine as the Women’s Auxiliary of Maple Leaf Post American Legion hosts a public dance. Pupils of the Don vehool will perform several dance numbers.
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Douglass Hall
East Pine
Maple Leaf Post
American Legion
Youngster Secures Defiant Token Plan At Sherman and Clay
A ragged yet clean six year old visits Sherman and Clay seeking a streetcar token with a dime. Anita Allard offers a solution by giving another dime so the boy can ride home and still keep funds for a later token. The boy agrees and departs with a cheerful exchange.
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Sherman& Clay
Sherman & Clay
Anita Allard
Miss Allard
Effi
Eckstein Responds To Misquotation Over Tax Views
N Eckstein defends statements about the tax situation in a Star letter. He disputes Mr Atkins misquoting him and cites the tax investigating committee report supporting higher direct taxes and fees. He notes the poll tax repeal reflected voters’ stance and will send the committee’s report to Atkins.
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The
Star
Atkina
Atkins
Municipal League
Tax Investigating Committee
Herbert Spencer
Tax Investigation Committee
N. Eckstein
Ministers Gather for Northwestern Ministerial Assembly in Seattle
More than 40 ministers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho will convene in Seattle for the Northwestern Ministerial Assembly. The event runs December 28 through January 4 at the Church of God on Whitman Avenue with three daily business sessions and evening evangelistic services at 7:45 featuring solo and choir music. Public attendance is invited.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Northwestern
Church of God
Whitman Ave
Warning Against Poisoned Drink Warns Against Poisoned Drink
Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes warns the public to avoid whisky and other intoxicants amid Hilicit Minor traffic, asserting most beverages are unfit to drink. He cites wood alcohol and deadly adulterants used by bootleggers and recalls last year’s holiday poisonings.
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Roy A. Haynes
United Press
Washington
Mary Hobbs and Conrad Plank wed in Seattle pursuit
Mrs Mary Hobbs 81 and Conrad Plank 78 civil war veteran were married by Justice C C Dalton on Thursday afternoon. Plank is her fourth husband with one prior marriage. Mrs Plank plans to live with her new spouse in Seattle after previously living in Puyallup.
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Mary Hobbs
Conrad Plank
Justice C. C. Dalton
Plank
Max Miller Elects University Daily Editor
Max Miller a senior in the University of Washington School of Journalism has been elected editor of the University Daily for the coming term succeeding Samuel Mullen present editor. He will assume duties January 1 Miller previously edited the University Columns in 1921 22 and was prominent in fraternity literary circles at the university.
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Max Miller
School of Journalism
University of Washington
University Daily
Samuel Mullen
Miller
University
Campus
Public Judging Arbuckle Case
The Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle case faces public judgment as Will Hays pardons provoke protests from reformers and pastors. Joseph M. Schenck defends forgiveness and invites dialogue, while ministers press for Arbuckle’s ban and question the industry’s response.
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Arbuckle
Fieme
Will H. Hays
Tribnal
Los Angeles
Gustave Briegieb
Will HB. Hays
Joseph M. Schenck
Seohenck
Rchenck
Briegieb
Mays
Hays
Anl
Donated Coal For Astoria Aids City Relief
The first coal car for Astoria relief departs from Bellingham donated by Bellingham Coal Co led by John C Eden. The Great Northern Railway handles transport with M J Costello Western traffic manager in charge. Officials hope the fuel aid eases severe shortages in Astoria.
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Astoria
Hellingham
Bellingham
John C. Eden
Great Northern Railway
M. J. Costello
Western
G. KE. Tulloch
Coal Company
Sound travels at a defined speed
The article states that sound moves at 1,142 feet per second, indicating a physical constant used in wave and acoustics discussions.
Tacoma Split on Question of Showing Fatty Arbuckle Films
Tacoma figures on Fatty Arbuckle reinstatement after Will Hays action. City officials ministers and business leaders weigh in, some supporting another chance and others denouncing the move as harmful to youth and public morals. The censor board meets in January to decide the fate.
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City Censor Board
Tacoma
Fatty Arbuckle
Will Hays
Omar
Mra
H. Roy Morrison
Tacoma Movie Censor Board
C. Oscar Jolson
First Baptist Church
Tacoma Ministerial Federation
Arbuckle
Victor Malstrom
Parent-Teacher Organization
Hays
A. V. Fawcett
Har
Ann
Randall Williams
Cipal
W. O. Chapman
Hayn
T. M. Parsons
The
Carpenters’ Union
Hhe
Fatty
Hays pressures to reverse Arbuckle clemency grant
Mine Effie MacGregor president of the National Education Association classroom teachers group asks Will Hays to retract clemency for Roscoe Arbuckle. She cites 600 000 teachers and more than 20 000 000 children exposed to films, urging continued ban on Arbuckle pictures.
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Washington
Will H. Hays
Fatty” Arbuckle
Effie McGregor
America
Miss McGregor
Minneapolis
Department of
National Education Association
Mins MacGregor
Roscoe Arbuckle
Banished Sinn Fein Leader Nora Maroney Arrives in New York
Nora Maroney, head of Cumann Nam Ban the women’s auxiliary of the Irish Republican Army, has arrived in New York after banishment by the Irish Free State authorities.
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Nora Maroney
Cumann Nam Ban
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Republican Army
New York
Union Pacific Slashes Freight Rates Across Key Routes
Union Pacific announces large reductions in westbound freight charges to move Central states goods to the West. Tin plate for Pit Sound and Alaska canneries drops from $1.20 to 75 cents per hundred. Canned goods rate Chicago district falls to $1.05 per 200 pounds from $1.38. Automobile tires cut from $3.67 to $2.50. About 50 other rates lowered. Effective in January. Also notes white ants destroying Nikko temples.
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Central States
W. H
Union Pacific
Northwest
Pit Sound
Alaska
Chicago
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Roscoe
Robert EB. Lee
Washington Bureau
Seattle Star
N. Y. Ave
Washington, D. C
Joshua Green
Fourth Ave. and
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Henckels
Central Public Market
First Ave
Pike and
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