Burglary sprees halted by dog and alert employee
Thieves failed to loot Augustine & Kyer stores at Third and First avenues after a store employee arrived to guard the fee chest and a bird dog at another location caused a commotion. Earlier, thieves ransacked H Pernberg’s home and other residences, stealing silverware cuff links cash and small valuables. A package from a mailbox and various home thefts are among police reports.
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Augustine & Kyer
Third Ave
First Ave
H. Pernberg
15Th Ave. N
H. KR. Bratt
27Th Ave. N. BR
16Th Ave. N
Mins L. FR. Case
C. G. Campbell
Campbell
Eighth Ave
H. Thomas
Eighth Ave. W
Edward Andemattan
Seventh Ave
F. C. Evans
Fist Ave
Anderson & Farley
26Th Ave
Mike Silfel
Niagara Hotel
King Sr
Russia Exiles Martens as U S Cuts Non Diplomatic Ties
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin orders Bolshevik ambassador Martens expelled and to cancel contracts with American firms. He faces deportation January 2 as Moscow vows to resume trade with Europe if Washington severs ties. Martens predicts U S exit would push Russia toward Britain and France for goods.
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Christiania
Tchitcherin
Martens
New York
United States
Ludwig C. A. K
Washington D
Marten
Russia
America
Great Britain
France
Vanderlip
Booze Runner Talks On Profits In Canada To Seattle Trade
A Vancouver booze runner discusses profits from cross border liquor shipments. He claims about 40 000 yearly income, describes methods to evade authorities and quotes prices on Three Star Hennessy and Scotch. He offers delivery to Seattle and Tacoma but dodges specifics on agents, urging discretion.
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Vanocouver
B. C
Tle
Tacoma
Vancou
Seattle
Amin
Joe
Venice
Three Star
O. B. Vancouver
Japan Withdraws Objection to California Land Law
Washington reports say Japan has withdrawn objections to California's land ownership ban for Japanese subjects after a State Department conference with Representative Kahn of California and Ambassador Morris. The talks focused on a broader agreement governing Japanese immigration and land rights.
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California
Washington
United Press
Japan
State Department
Kahn
Roland
Morris
Tokyo
Congress
Andi
Butler Hotel Suit Denied by Federal Judge
The suit brought by the government against Hotel Butler Co. was denied by Federal Judge Neterer on Monday. Abatement actions were started after a bellboy was arrested for selling liquor on the premises. The defendant has ten days to answer.
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Hotel Butler Co
Neterer
United States
Wage Reduction Probe Asked in Labor Tensions
Organized labor may seek a congressional probe into wage cuts, the open shop push, and living costs. Textile workers negotiate with Samuel Gompers seeking investigation of textile conditions. Railroads face charges under Esch-Cummins law, with La Follette expected to speak against a new anti strike bill.
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Washington
Congressional
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Liberala
House
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
William H. Johnston
Johnston
Clara Hamon Not Bitter Despite Murder Charge
Clara Smith Hamon of Ardmore Oklahoma faces murder charges in the death of Jake L Hamon empire builder and politician. She may not be tried until after January 17. she is not embittered toward men or women and speaks of faith in God and possible future writing, movies, or lectures while on a $12000 bond at a sister’s home.
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Empire Builder
Oklahoma
Clara Hannon
Clara Smith
Hamon
Football Great Tubby Niles Dies in Oregon City
Royal Tubby Niles, famed all Northwest fullback for Whitman College, died at his Oregon City home from tuberculosis. The longtime star helped build a strong Pacific Northwest college football legacy.
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Oregon City
Ore
Royal
Tubby
Wife Shot in Harrison Street Apartment Case Sparks Debate
Detectives and officials concluded Mrs. Louise Winters died by self-inflicted gunshot after a quarrel with husband Carl Winters in their 1116 Harrison Street apartment Sunday night. Winters, 31, longshoreman, denied shooting her but described a domestic altercation involving their children. Neighbors heard a scuffle. beer bottles lay near the body.
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Louise Winters
Harrison St
Charles K Tennant
John JD. Carmody
Koepfil
Carl Winters
Uwe
Winters
Tesnants
M 18
William
Ballard
Fred Milla
Cardinal Gibbons Reported Better After Restful Sleep
In Baltimore on December 27 Cardinal Gibbons recovering at Robert T. Shriver home Union Millia Maryland after a restful night. A reception for Dr J Fe Crowther who preached his farewell sermon Sunday as pastor of First Methodist Church will be held in church parlors Tuesday night.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Robert T. Shriver
Union Millia
J. FE. Crowther
First Methodist Church
Divorce Decree After Husband Leaves Over Money
Irene Washington testified in a divorce suit that Roy Washington left within five days of their marriage after realizing he couldn't obtain her money. Judge J. T. Ronald granted her a decree, ending the marriage.
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Roy Washington
Irene Washington
J. T. Ronald
Attack by Prisoners Injures Tacoma Matron
Mrs. Ella Buck, night matron at Tacoma city jail, was wounded when two women prisoners attacked her during an escape bid. A revolver was stolen and used briefly. Buck resisted, and bystander cries drew help. Suspects Marie Brown and Opal Miller, both jailed on separate charges, were charged with first degree assault.
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Tacoma
Ella Buck
Mrs. Juck
Mra
Marie Brown
Opal Miller
Sinn Fein party raid leaves four dead and 120 captured
In Limerick Brass district a Christmas dance party hosted by Sinn Fein was disrupted by a military and police raid. Four people were killed, including a police officer and three Sinn Fein sentries, as 120 partygoers were detained for examination and taken to military headquarters.
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Dublin
Sinn
Sinn Fein
Ireland
George Falt Sues for Divorce Over Bareheaded Wife
George Falt files for divorce from Rose Falt alleging abandonment after December 8 when she left home bareheaded. He says she took her clothing and even some of his possessions and met a friend who bought her a hat.
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George Falt
Rose Falt
Falt
Million Dollar Dinner Aids European Children
A $1,000 plate dinner at the Hotel Commodore in New York on December 27 aims to raise funds for European children. The three course meal includes beef stew bread and cocoa costing 22 cents a plate, twice as elaborate as typical relief meals. Guests include Herbert Hoover General Pershing and violinist Fritz Kreisler will perform.
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New York
Commodore
Herbert Hoover
Gen. Pershing
Fritz Kreisler
May tax for car system submission to popular vote
The city council, in a committee of the whole, planned to consider a Monday afternoon resolution to submit to a popular vote the question of paying for the street car system from general taxation. The proposal arose in chamber of commerce discussions.
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Has
Te Chamber
G@mmaree
Car System To Be Discussed At Municipal League Talk
Making the Car Lines Pay will be the subject of a talk and discussion at the weekly noon meeting of the Municipal League Tuesday at Meves cafeteria. B H Betley civil and hydraulic engineer will give the talk and the discussion will be free for all. Mayor Caldwell and city council members have been urged to attend the general public.
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Municipal League
Meves
B. H. Betley
Civi
Caldwell
John Bushell Seeks Seattle City Council Seat
John Bushell a retired auctioneer and longtime Seattle resident filed for the city council on Monday morning. The primary election is set for February 21, 1921, with incumbent councilmen T. H. Bolton A. F. Haas and John E. Carroll all indicating they will seek re election.
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John Bushell
Seattle
T. H. Bolton
A. F. Haas
John .E. Carroll
Expect Fight On Ross Pay
City council split over raising Superint endent of Lighting J D Ross salary from 5000 to 7500 with a Monday afternoon vote anticipated. A T Drake ninth member is absent in the South as the body remains divided on the ordinance.
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J. D. Ross
Ross
A. T. Drake
Five Armed Bandits Rob Express Wagon
Five armed robbers halted an American Express wagon near Union Station in Kansas City. They forced the driver to open the cage lock and load a safe into their car, taking jewels and currency. Officials could not estimate the loss.
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Kansas City
American Express
Union Station
Losa
Two Local Prosecutions For Shooting Wild Ducks
In Redding California the prosecuting attorney filed complaints charging Jim Nelson and FP A Cornelius with shooting a certain wild duck after sunset on December 23 and December 26 respectively. A separate report notes the unclothed infant's body found beside Southern Pacific railway tracks, believed to have been thrown from a train.
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Ghot
Jim Nelson
FP. A. Cornelius
Redding
Cal
Southern Pacific Railway
Russia Walks from Riga Peace Talks Report Denied
The Polish legation in London denied reports that Russia withdrew from the Riga peace conference. Copenhagen dispatches said Adolf Joffe, head of the Soviet delegation, broke off negotiations claiming the Soviet position is strong and no treaty with Poland is needed.
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London
Russia
Riga
Copenhagen
Adolf Joffe
Poland
New Building for Prisoners Planned
Public safety commissioners urge a joint meeting with county officials to discuss a new Willows prison building for inmate care and housing.
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the Willows
Commissioners of Public Safety
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