Hagen Confesses in Whisky Running Ring Case
Ed Hagen a 34 year old former patrolman told police he waited for a liquor consignment from a ship when arrested on Endolyne Beach near Seattle. Capt. Bannick and Patrolmen Bell McQuade and O Brien led the arrests as investigators linked two whisky running rings and seized cash and a loaded gun from Hagen and Larsen. Williams was later arrested with a pistol and cash, complicating the case as Hagen reportedly denied gang ties.
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Endolyne
Ed Hagen
Claude G6
Hagen
KR. C. Wilama
Larven
Wiliams
Ee Hagen
Capt. Bannick
Rannick
Cap
Capt. Rannick
C. W. Bell
R. C. McQuade
W. J. O'Brien
Bannick
McQuade
O’brien
Larsen
West Seattle
Bell
Williams
Moonlit radiator cap prank at Whirdave near James St
Capt BE H Plum recalls a peculiar tale in Whirdave where three men tampered with three autos by placing radiator caps in hoses under a pale December moon. The bit ends with Sheriff Stringer joking that moonshine kept the cars from freezing, a practice since discontinued with warmer weather.
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James St
BE. H. Plum
Diners Report Tales Of Animals In Milwaukee Suburb
Milwaukee suburb Shore rard reports a string of odd sightings from a geer wia to a wolf a bear and an elephant. Prohibition agents were paged as residents described the unusual animals and the local mood remained wary.
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Milwaukee
Shore
Senator Chamberlain to undergo second operation
Senator Chamberlain, confined to Emergency Hospital for several days, will have a second operation today. Officials said his temperature was adequate for the procedure though his condition remains critical.
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Senator Chamberlain
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons Condition Worsens in Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons remained in unfavorable condition in Baltimore after a restless night and marked weakness reported today. The 19th century prelate's state was described as poor with continued serious illness.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Woman and Man Held in Chinaman Smuggling Case
A woman Ethel Clayton and a man Sam Larson were detained by immigration officials after a five passenger Hupmobile was stopped at the Acme bridge. Two Chinese men and 500 bottles of Chinese whisky were found hidden in burlap in the rear. Larson and Mrs Clayton are held in Whatcom County near Lindin, awaiting investigation.
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Acme
Ethel Clayton
Sam Larson
Larson
Fellingham
Wall
Bellingham
Mre
Clayton
Lindin
Whatcom County
Ford Closing Is Vacation With Salary
Detroit December 31 Ford Motor Company announces a temporary shutdown described as a vacation with salary. About 70,000 employees across all plants will share in a 7 million dollar bonus, with checks being drawn next week.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Thirteen Planes On Mexican Coast Rally Continues
Thirteen of the NC ships were at San Bartolome bay on the Mexican coast today preparing to hop off for Magdalenarmy on the second leg of their journey. The 14th plane NC-6 had to return but was expected to resume the flight in a day. The 12 F-5 L type planes arrived yesterday about an hour ahead of the heavier NC-4, which was the 13th plane to leave San Diego.
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San Diego
San Bartolome Bay
Magdalenarmy
San Partolomo
De Valera Reported Returning to Ireland from U S
New York December 31 Eamonn de Valera president of the Irish republic has returned to Ireland according to his secretary Harry Poland. He had been in the United States for over a year promoting Sinn Fein bonds and speaking for the Sinn Fein cause and had been missing for weeks. Boland declined to specify landing details or timing, and it is believed he traveled aboard a liner.
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New York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
Harry Poland
de Valera
United States
Sinn Fein
Boland
Bremerton man rammed head into radiator in county jail
C. H. Ward of Bremerton rammed his head against a steam radiator in the county jail until deputies stopped him. Ward, found mentally unsound, lived at 1120 Cogan Ave Bremerton and carried $1 787. He reportedly had been involved in several large real estate deals. his nearest relative is a sister in New Hampshire.
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Ward
Bremerton
Cogan Ave
New Hampshire
Attorney Sues Madge Sawyer for Unpaid Legal Fees
Edward C. Hyde sues Madge Anna Sawyer for 1456.65 in unpaid attorney fees from defending her after a murder conviction. He contends she promised 1500 plus expenses, and that a probate court grant of 2000 shares of H I S Motor Corp stock formed partial payment.
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Madge
Anna Sawyer
Howard I. Sawyer
Edward C. Hyde
Hyde
Sawyer
H. I. S. Motor Corporation
New Year Celebrations In Seattle Prompt Cautions At Midnight
Police Chief Searing warns revelers to avoid danger and restraint for the New Year. Dances permitted at Knights of Pythian hall and Armory. Ex-Servicemen group hosts dinners, watch-night services planned across churches, and several theaters offer midnight attractions and vaudeville shows.
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John Dewar
Knights of Pythian Hall
Third Ave
Virginia St
Armory
Tapa
Mise Harriett L. V. Herbert
Elliott
Seattle
Moore
Levy
Orpheum
Palace Hip
Arthur Kay
Coliseum
Blue Mouse
The
Strand
Colonial
Oak
New Year Celebrations Spend About Sixty Million
Washington reports estimate New Year’s Eve merrymaking will total around 60 million dollars with 50 million spent on dinners and parties. The government expects about 500000 in tax receipts from theatre and cabaret admissions, excluding liquor taxes. Bootleggers are said to be unusually active ahead of the holiday.
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Washington
Some Will Pray Some Will Weep
Chicago faces a mixed scene as year end church services give thanks for 1920 and prayers for 1921. Despite only60 federal prohibition agents in the city, officials say there will be no interference with liquor transport to cab r.
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Chicago
Chicago Police Department
Seattle's Greatest Year Outlook Brightens Despite East Doldrums
The city rejects pessimism about a Seattle slump, arguing shipyards' closure was a phase ended by a solid foundation. Growth hinges on Alaska's development and Orient trade, positioning Seattle as Alaska's gateway with lasting progress and stable prospects for the new year.
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East
Seattle
Orient
Alaska
Nine Crooks Murder to Steal Pay Cash
In Cleveland Ohio W Sly president and George Farmer vice president of the Wva Manufacturing Company were killed by five automobile bandits on an open street at noon. The bandits seized the payroll of 4500. Witnesses say revolvers were drawn after a parley and the officials were shot down. A separate bank robbery at the People's Bank yielded 50000 in bonds. Hobart Austin was killed in a gun duel with Sheriff A L Jett.
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Cleveland
Ohio
W. Co
Sly
George Famner
W, Va
Fanner
People’s Bank
Hobart Austin
A. L. Jett
Dillard
Chauffeur Shot to Death in Whisky Theft Attempt
In Chicago three liquor bandits attempted to seize a truckload of whisky for a druggist. They shot and killed Joseph Sweitzer, the chauffeur, and wounded his helper Edward Ridell during the assault.
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Chicago
Joseph Sweitzer
Edward Ridell
Fear Caruso's Voice Stilled by Suffering
Reports from New York describe fear that Enrico Caruso may never sing on the operatic stage again after his pleurisy illness and a second operation. Despite optimism from his bedside, friends worry his career could be at a final setback, with Met performances likely canceled for the season.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Metropolitan Grand Opera
Vanderbilt
Salary Reduction Proposed for City Civil Servants
An ordinance by Councilman R. H. Thomson calls for a 16 percent salary cut for all city civil service employees. The measure goes to the finance committee Friday afternoon for consideration, with a large lobby expected at the hearing.
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R. H. Thomson
Finance Committee
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Nev
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