Tongmen Murder Feud Roars Through Portland Street
The Pacific Northwest tong war erupts in Portland at 3 a m as gunman shoots Yin Luck 20 near a downtown restaurant. A taxi driver pursues the suspect into an alley. Ah Low 44 seeks his attorney as arrests follow amid ongoing clashes between Tong factions.
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Yin Luck
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Roseburg
Ore
Lee Faut
Yee Bow
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Frank Hessell
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Gordon
U. S
J. J. Sullivan
Francis to Be New Russ Ambassador
The state department asked Russia if ex governor David R. Francis of Missouri could serve as ambassador to Petrograd. Until Russia replies affirmatively, no appointment announcement will be made.
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Francis
Washington
State Department
David R. Francis
Missouri
Petrograd
Gather for Dinner at George Washington Dinner Night
Twenty two former Pennsylvania students gathered Tuesday night at the Washington Annex for their traditional George Washington dinner.
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Pennsylvania
Washington Annex
Europe will recover before America crawls from war wealth
Reverend M. A. Matthews warned a church audience Tuesday night that Europe will regain strength after the war’s blows while America remains stuck in the wealth, ease, luxury and debauchery born of war profits.
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Europe
America
M. A. Matthews
Trains Run on Schedule After Mountain Slip
For the first time since the report, Great Northern trains are on schedule Tuesday. The Oriental Limited is on time and so is No 26, restoring regular service through the mountains.
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Great Northern
Oriental Limited
Adele Fielde Dies After Global Career of Science and Travel
Adele Fielde author, student, teacher, and traveler died Wednesday at 5:30 am with friend Helen N. Stevens at her bedside. Born in March, she would have been 77. She bequeathed a scientific book collection to the University of Washington and supported the prohibition crusade in the northwest. Burial will be in Seattle. arrangements handled by attorney George H. Walker.
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Adele Fielde
Helen N. Stevens
Globe
China
Siam
Seattle
New York
Puget Sound
University of Washington Library
George H. Walker
Misa Fielde
North West
Man Dies Feb 19 Death Date Linked to Washington Birthday
Portland reports Guy H. Skoogs died Saturday at Oak Grove. He was the third member of his immediate family to die on February 19 and be buried on Washington's birth day, linking the date to a family tragedy.
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Portland
Guy H. Skoogs
Oak Grove
Washington
What to Do to Get Fat and Increase Weight
People often eat fattening foods yet fail to gain weight due to individual metabolism. A simple tablet with meals is claimed to boost absorption, increase red blood cells, and add three to five pounds weekly. Sold by Bartell Drug Co Swift's Pharmacy and others with a money back guarantee.
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Han
Bartell Drug Co
Swift
Blame England for Sub Orders
Washington notes a new question of England breaking faith with the United States over submarine warfare. Germany claims Britain issued a secret order to merchant ships to flee or fire on subs upon sight, conflicting with earlier assurances to Bryan. An American protest to England is considered possible. Ambassador von Bernstorff awaits further instructions ahead of the Lansing note.
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Cecil Spring Rice
Bryan
Grey
Germany
England
von Bernatorff
America
Burglar Bound After Struggle with Homeowner
Harry Stauffer broke into W. G. Hart's home at 125 Aetnast. He shocked the intruder when a pajama clad man approached. The burglar was tied to a chair after the struggle as Ballard police arrived within minutes.
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Harry Stauffer
W. G. Hart
Stauffer
Ballard
Atkins saves family from house fire despite loss
Anton Atkins of 1310 Judking Street rushed his wife and baby through fire and smoke after his home caught fire at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The house burned to the ground with a loss of 500 dollars.
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Anton Atkins
Judking St
Griffiths Father of Seattle Playgrounds and Child Welfare
Austin E. Griffiths built Seattle’s playground system and fieldhouses and earned the title father of the city’s playgrounds. He championed the idea, traveled to study benefits, and pushed officials to fund healthful recreation for youths, reducing juvenile delinquency. The current neglect under Hiram C. Gill’s administration, amid park-board opposition, endangers this progress.
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Seattle
Austin FE Griffiths
Austin BE
Griffiths
The
Playgrounds Association
Home Doctor Cures Rheumatism and Cough Remedies
An advertisement panels at home cures for rheumatism and cough using Torin compound, Sarsaparina, and whiskey with dosages. It promotes Globe Pine Compound and Glycerine mixed in whiskey for coughs and advertises Calocide for foot ailments. The piece credits Medico Formula Laboratories Dayton and stresses genuine packaged products.
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U. S
Medico Formula Laboratories
Dayton
Citizens plan mass meeting to urge equal tourist rates
The Northwest holds a noonday mass meeting at the American theatre to unite Seattle business interests against Southern railroads over higher Eastern tourist rates. CC Reynolds and T D Rockwell promise an unbroken Northwest front ahead of March 13 Interstate Commerce Commission hearings with witnesses including H J Mignerey. Photographs and data will illustrate Northwest attractions to influence the commission.
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Northwest
American Theatre
Second Ave
Seneca
Seattle
California
CC. A. Reynolds
Public Service Commission
T. D. Rockwell
Hotel Men's Association
Examiner Watkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mignerey
H. J. Mignerey
Citizens’ Tourist Rate Committee
The
Star Today
Alaska Steamship Companies
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe candy tasting remedy for sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn, and dyspepsia. It claims the formula works in five minutes, aids digestion, and avoids laxatives, urging readers to buy from the pharmacist.
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Pape
Brandeis Senate Confirmation Likely Despite Opposition
Washington reports indicate Louis D. Brandeis will be confirmed by the Senate. The sub committee hearing shows broad support with favorable members Walsh Fletcher Cummins andJon supporting Brandeis. opposition comes from Clark of oming and the Shoe Machinery Trust as the principal opposing interest.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Senate
Brandeis
Clark
Oming
Walsh
Fletcher
Cummins
Jon
Shoe Machinery Trust
Gold Medal Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney and Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for swollen feet, rheumatic pains, back ache, and abdomen pain. It claims the product is natural and effective, warning buyers to insist on the pure Haarlem Oil brand to avoid counterfeits.
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Uri
Jana Bright
Haarlem
The Ship Bill Explained By The Editor
The administration's ship building measure proposes a $50,000,000 appropriation raised by government bonds to lease and build vessels mainly in American yards. A president appointed commission will manage stock sales in the ship operating venture, with public subscriptions limited and excess shares controlled by the commission. If well run, the Uncle Sam Ship Company could earn profits and make its stock attractive. Follow congressional proceedings as the bill is reported in this paper.
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Alexander
Merchant Marine Committee
Commission
United States
Uncle Sam Ship Company
Congress
Dainty Miss Kisses Judge in His Court
Pittsburg February 23. A young woman bestowed a bold kiss on Judge James McF Carpenter as he assumed his seat on the common pleas court bench drawing cheers from a crowd of well wishers.
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Dainty
Pittsburg
James McF. Carpenter
Common Pleas Court
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