Boy thief foiled by girl in Broadway high school district
Hob Slater a 16 year old Broadway high student attempted to rob Miss Fay at 4301 Seventh Ave. The girl raised the door and blocked the act, calling for help. Patrolman Tom arrested Slater after neighbours Edna and Miss Stitt alerted authorities. Slater confessed in part, saying his sister Milly Slater had supported him, but he acted alone in the attempted hold up using a flashlight and two screws.
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M Broadway
Miss Fay
Seventh Ave
Tom
Stitt
Mater
J. G Me
Miss Stitt
Slater
Mike Stitt
Edna Dawson
Aaboy
Howen St
Episcopal Churches Convene Tea Communion in Trinity Parish
Episcopal congregations will gather in Trinity Parish at 7 30 a m Tuesday for a te communion service honoring the birth of George.
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Episcopal Churches of Will
Trinity Parish
George
Himerif
Innocent Man In Penitentiary Accused of Murder
Angeles report notes a man jailed for murder in New York, Edward Perry, or Plummer, shot and killed another man in Lancaster near Los Angeles last night. The brief item cites a guilt man in penitentiary and a new homicide in Lancaster.
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Angeles
Cal
New York
Edward Perry
Plummer
Lancaster
Bank Bandit Starr Wounded After Attempt at State Bank
A bank robbery attempt occurred at the People's State Bank. Starr, described as a bandit of the old school, was wounded and guarded. Garr and Freath were observed nearby. another suspect passed by outside the door.
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Garr
Pass
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People’s State Bank
Seattle lawyer famed for three word pleas and brisk ethics
The article notes Seattle’s counsel known for terse court phrases, claiming a three word defense “Defendant de nica complaint.” He says he has kept brief for 20 years while facing city contract disputes over railway fines. Also mentions a birthday celebration by parcel post and phone, with family feast from Crandview, Washington.
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Seattle
Aas Sauer
Crandview
Wash
Raid on the Black Cat Ends in Jail for Group
Investigators raided the roadhouse known as the Black Cat where patrons were drinking. No drugs found. Sheriff Starwich ordered no bail tonight. A man named McSparen and others, including his wife and a policeman, were taken to jail after a chaotic capture with deputies arriving in three autos. Schoonover, a farmer by occupation, is among the detainees. The roadhouse featured hardwood floors, a large fireplace, and recently renovated upstairs rooms.
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Lochnane
Schoonover
Havenport
Ballard
MecSparen
Marie
McSparen
Kate
Brewer and Downey
Schaefer Details Brother's Bank Loan Blame
Charles Schaefer of North Side State Bank blames “vicious friends” of his brother Paul for bank troubles caused by loans to bootleggers. Paul Schaefer, the teller, has been sentenced to five to 15 years in Walla Walla. Schaefer lists $11,000 for depositors and provides creditors’ items and a long list of canceled checks for investigation.
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North Side State Bank
Paul
Walla Walla
Charles Schaefer
Pacific
Beattie Prerett
Charles Sullivan
EB. Donnelly
Beattie Boo
L. W. Lewara
Swanson
N. J. Hanson
Henry Okata
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Schaefer
Hughes Named Secretary of State by Harding in St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on February 19 the cabinet office announced the appointment of Charles E. Hughes of New York as secretary of state in the incoming Harding administration. The move follows a conference between Hughes and Harding and had been anticipated for several days.
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Charlies EB. Hughes
New York
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Indian Rebels Stop Train of Britishers
Indian rebels attacked the viceroy’s special train near Allahabad forcing the royal party to abandon plans to reach Calcutta. The report lists several indebted individuals tied to the事件 and includes a confusing aside about whisky merchants and alleged financing in a separate quote.
Farmers Caught With Moonshine Car in Auto Row Chase
Federal and dry squad officers captured F. M. Konklin 99 and J. McDonald 60 after a Saturday chase along Auto row. Their car and 12 casks of moonshine in the tonneau were confiscated. Both are Snohomish county ranchers alleged to have brought books for delivery. London Prince Henry injured in fall from horse.
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Federal
F. M. Konklin
J. McDonald
Tonneau
Snohomish County
Industrial Insurance Plan Is Introduced
In Olympia on February 1 a bill to permit private casualty companies to enter the state industrial insurance field was introduced in the senate. The measure, backed by A. J. Ryan former labor member, would let employers contract with private insurers under workmen's compensation laws. Labor leaders warn it could end the state industrial insurance act era.
Describes India's Big Opportunities
Dr. Samuel Higginbottom urged the Chamber of Commerce members to seize India's vast potential in a Friday talk. He noted his 18 years as a Presbyterian missionary in India and outlined opportunities and challenges facing the country.
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India
Samuel Higginbottom
The
Chamber of Commerce
Higginbottom
North Park Improvement Club Meeting Tonight
Music, dancing and refreshments planned at the North Park Improvement club gathering at 105th et Fremontle street this Saturday evening. The public is invited. A Missourian designed an adjustable bookmark with a guide.
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North Park
Dr DeVine Addresses Senate on Charity Boards
Dr Baward F DeVine editor of Burney and Distinguished sociologist spoke to a public meeting in Olympia held by the state senate committee on charitable institutions. He discussed state and county boards of charity and their functions.
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Baward F. DeVine
The
Burney and
Senate Committee On Charitable
DeVine
Kansas City Doctor Promotes Rupture Cure Appliance
A Kansas City physician announces a new rupture cure device, claiming rapid success among long time sufferers. He offers a 30 day free trial, promising refunds if users do not see improvement. Contact Dr. Andrew at 220 Koch Bldg, Kansas City, Mo for details.
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Kansas City
Andrew
Koch
Kansan City
Loan Supervision Measure Filed in House
In Olympia a revised banking act was introduced to extend supervision of savings and loan allocations to the director of taxation and examination. Bank directors and officers can be removed if their leadership endangers the institution, according to the bill's provisions.
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Olympia
Wash
Ver
Chinese Benevolence Association Refuses New Loan Recognition
The Chinese Benevolence Association of Seattle states it will not recognize a recently concluded New Consortium loan to China. It argues the loan funds would back an unconstitutional Peking government and may rekindle internal strife, urging the United States to withdraw negotiations until a constitutional government and national assembly are established.
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Seattle
China
United States
Peking
Szechuen- Hankow-Canton
America
Republic
Second Revolutionary Movement
Yuan Shikai
Congress
Republic of China
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