Fraud Ad Bureau Reports Sweep Against Investment Scams
The Netter Bureau of Seattle reports multiple fraud investigations into business concerns operating in the city. From Indian American Lum Co to Pacific Trading Co and others, investors were warned or lost funds. Cases include misrepresented stock buybacks, false work guarantees, and dubious oil promotions. A widow’s estate case and a Paris-backed furniture deal are noted, with arrests and prosecutions anticipated in several inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netter Bureau
Seattle
Dureau
Adian-American Lumco. Ltd
Hiega
Los Anaries
We Investment CO
United States
Pany
Ad M
Gton Shale Oil Co
Half Million in Gowns Grace Royal Wedding
Five hundred thousand dollars worth of gowns and hats were worn at Princess Marys wedding in Westminster Abbey. The event showcased a rainbow of hues with attendees including the Countess of Northbrook, the Marchioness of Cambridge, Lady Birkenhead, Megan Lloyd George, Viscountess Boyne, and Princess Helena. Miss Phelps announced a new tentatrice crepe design as fashion observers noted the era’s richest display.
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United Preas
London
Westminster Abbey
Mary
Mach
Countess of Northbrook
Marchioness of
Cambridge
Lady Birkenhead
Megan Lloyd George
Miss Phelps
King George
Bobbie
St. James Park
Abbey
Whitehall
Fund Diversion Draws Fire Over Community Chest Payments
A Madison Park homeowner Mrs Louise H Barton wife of a department manager speaks as Collins criticizes Community Chest for paying $350 monthly for work the Northern Pacific formerly did for $142. Barton, with Eastern Washington farm ties, earns $100 monthly while Cedarburg resident Stern earns $50 rising to $75. the dispute centers on charity funds misapplied to railroad related tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Park
Washington
Louise H. Barton
Stern
Cedarburg
Collins
Northern Pacific
Floral Decorations At Christmas Ball In Seattle Hall
Public invited to view the elaborate floral decorations by Seattle florists in Christiansen's hall for the annual pre Lenten ball tonight. Hall opens today from 2 to mm. Floor committee led by Al Moore includes Eugene Lamble Eugene Gandahl BF Hammond P I Rosalia Tom V Rhoades William F Holmes Sam Dunlap Carl Melby and William Desmond.
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Seattle Florista
Christensen
al Moore
Eugene Lamble
Eugene Gandahl
BF. Hammond
P. I. Rosalia
Tom V. Rhoades
William F. Holmes
Sam Dunlap
Carl Melby
Wiliam Desmond
Dust Explosion on Pier Destroys Property Early Tuesday
A dust explosion on Pier 5 started a fire that damaged property valued at $175 but was quickly controlled. No injuries were reported.
Princess Mary Weds Viscount Lascelles At Westminster Abbey
A vast pageant marks Princess Mary’s wedding to Viscount Las cases at Westminster Abbey. Queen Mary and King George attend as crowds line the Mall and St James Park. The ceremony follows church ritual with Alexandra, Lascelles, and wounded soldiers honored at the courtyard breakfast.
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St. James Park
Christiant
Mary
Alexandra
Duke of York
Viscount Lascelle
Viscount Lascelles
Westminster
Father
Archbishop of Canterbury
Tlomeo
Juliet
Lascelles
Mendelmahn
George
Larcellea
Lerad Lascelle
Lang arrested after moonshine seizure on Ninth Avenue
Lang was jailed after police arrested him Monday night at 110 Ninth Ave. Gry squad officers allege he possessed a large amount of moonshine and many serving glasses.
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HL. Lang
Eeeman
Ninth Ave
Gry Squad
Lang
From Girlhood to Womanhood in Emporia Kans
Eva Atpnich of Emporia Kansas testifies to relief from severe menstrual pains after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says the remedy restored her health and she frequently recommends it to friends with similar symptoms. The folio notes the product is made from medicinal plants and tailored to women’s ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kansas
Laine Potham
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Eva Atpnich
Union 8T
Ete
Bonus legislation progress after talks with Harding
Stewart Taylor of the American Legion announced no delay in enacting the adjusted compensation bill following meetings with President Harding and Legion officials. Taylor said the president backs the measure and supports ex service men’s demands.
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Wasitington
Stewart Taylor
American Leion
Sanford MacNider
American Legion
Harding
Taylor
Auto Plunge Off Ferry Deck Traps Two Women
Mies Fiten Vannestrand and Mies Alta Henderson, both of Charleston, are recovering in City Hospital after an automobile slid off the ferry City of Cremerton at Colman dock and plunged 40 feet into the water. Deckhand John Nyberg also fell overboard but assisted, while Tom Saunders and Jack S Hughes aided in the rescue.
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Mies Fiten Vannestrand
Mies Alta Henderson
Charleston
Cremerton
Colman Dock
John Nyberg
Fourth Ave. N
Miss Vannestrand
Nybere
Tom Saunders
Bremerton
Jack S Hughes
A& Rowboat
Brew's Letter from Old Pal Homer Brew
Informal wedding prep notes and town gossip from Homer Brew to Mary, mentioning outfits, plans for a ceremony, a possible Orpheum outing, and jokes about citizenship, nicknames, and housing. Includes local anecdotes on prices, cockroaches, and a playful warning about a night key and pool room habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Viery
Paris
Boston
Dan Landon
Fire traps 25 rescued from Olympic Hotel blaze
A hotel fire at 9 p.m. on Monday trapped 25 adults and children on the third and fourth floors of the Olympic Hotel at 103 Yester Way. Firemen rescued them using ladders. 14 firefighters were injured by falling glass and fumes. The shoe store origin at 101 Yester Day is listed as the start from unknown causes. building damage estimated at $2,000. London reports discuss a new economy policy threatening women police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Hotel
Yester Way
J. F. Currier
Japan Defeats Universal Suffrage After Week of Debate
In Tokyo a suffrage measure was defeated after days of parliamentary struggle. The rejection preserves property and similar voting qualifications, barring many citizens from the franchise. Large demonstrations occurred around parliament with crowds estimated at around 20,000 as police and troops were deployed to guard the diet and officials’ homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Diet
Home made coughing syrup claim and Pinex ad
An amateur home remedy touts a cheap cough syrup using 2% Pinex pine extract mixed with sugar syrup or honey as a quick relief for coughs within 24 hours. The ad promotes Pinex as a concentrated throat remedy and directs readers to buy 244 ounces from The Pinex Co offering guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
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Pinex Co
Wayne
Ind
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Dr. Caldwell
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Ilere
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Prince Henry
Prince George
Princess
Walla
Nereis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bauer Chemical Co. Inc
New
Taylor and MacNider
Carl D. Groat
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Orpheum
Carl Kelter
Homer Brew
Virginia
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John Fox, JR
Kington Come
Lonesome Pine
the Star
Home Brew
Kentucky
Joe Cannon
Capitol
Henry
Port Angeles
Hoh River
Clyde Peach
Jefferson County
Chicago
SeatUe
University ST
Mraser-Dutersea
Clarence Dubose
Seattle Co-Operative Stock Company
Howard Russell
Knickerbocker Theater
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Guimpe
Pine
Horlick
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