Four bandits held after city-wide holdups
Police held four suspects after a series of hold ups across the city. Names include A Swanson 2552 Toth St and G F Reynolds, plus G C, with a 19 year old and a 21 year old later taken into custody after robberies at Hillcrest and First Hill pharmacies. A tank wagon driver and others reported gun threats during the spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwere
Ape A. Swanson
Toth St
Mike At
G. F. Reynolds
G. C
Hill
First Hill
Donald Ward
Reasom
United States
Joseph O'Burke
Swanson
Hillcrest
Bellevue Ave. N
Manning
Mia
W. E
Clarence Taylor
Ol Co
Flint
Third Ave
Tenth Ave
Dublin Peace Debate Resumes Amid Lines Over Treaty
In Dublin, the Irish parliament reopened discussion on the Ireland Britain treaty. De Valera’s hardline republicans expected to push for a fast vote against ratification while Daniel Griffiths’ faction aimed for a 40 to 50 member majority. Ongoing expectations of resignations followed the debate as MPs gathered at University College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. McCann
Ireland
Britain
San
de Valera
Dal
Miembers
Na- University
Aes
Recks
O'Connor
Agricult
Irish Republic
Congress Begins Work Amid Tax Revision Talks
Congress opened its session with a 1922 election ahead as eight House seats are at stake and tariff, tax revision, treaties, debt refunding, railroad relief, and subsidies loom. Senate discussions focus on the debt refunding bill and possible immediate tax revision while Penrose’s death prompts committee reshuffles and a brief opening. Newberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Martinington
House
Congress
Senator Penrose
Senate
Penrose
Newberry
Luxury Tax Repeal Takes Effect Across Goods
Merchants slash prices as 1921 repeal ends luxury tax on clothing shoes medicines and many items. Only amusements over 10 cents retain tax while jewelry steamer fares over 60 dollars and some categories remain taxed. Shoppers urged to verify dealer statements and avoid profiteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Congress
Uncle Sam
Feeder jitneys in doubt after license fee issue
Residents of Cowen Park question continued feeder jitney service from the end of University bridge as drivers balk at paying the 1922 license fee and say expenses are not covered. Three jitneys on 10th Ave N E and two on Cowen Park run routes, while Sound Transit officials await Judge Wilson's order to resume through service.
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Cowen Park
University Bridge
10Th Ave. N. BE
Eastlake
Sound
Bolshevik Forces Attack Karelia Front in Finland
Radio dispatches from Helsinki report Bolshevik troops renewed an offensive in Karelia near the Russian border. Heavy fighting is under way as forces press toward the Minna region in the southeastern corner of Finland, with both sides massing for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsing Rors
Finland
Minna
Karelia
Nes
Siberia
Sproul Expected to Fill Penrose Senate Seat
Washington reports Gov. Sproul of Pennsylvania is expected to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Penrose within 48 hours. A key administration leader said Sproul had decided to succeed Penrose after a long-distance call. Senator Watson of Indiana met with President Harding and cited the same possibility amid administration efforts to block Senator Newberry’s ouster over alleged election purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Wenrose
Penrose
Watson
Indiana
White House
Harding
Dpenrage
Newberry
Truman Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Man Who Slew Wife Faces Arraignment
CHEHALIS Washington January 3 Jim Slugie surrendered to police after shooting his wife in a Centralia rooming house last Saturday. County Attorney Herman Alien filed an informal charge of first degree murder against Slugie. The defendant offered no defense plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Wash
Jim Slugie
Centralia
Herman Alien
Slagte
Cost of Feeding Prisoners Drops in 1921
Tacoma reports show 1920 meals totaled 30,554 at 16.7 cents each, while 1921 meals rose to 40,728 at 12.5 cents per meal, reflecting a drop in average cost per meal for prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Seattle Voters Urged to Re Register for New Two Year Term
Seattle voters must re register for a two year period starting Tuesday under a new state law. Registration is open at the city comptroller’s office in the county city building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. those who voted earlier this year or last must re register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
City Comptroller’s
Japan's Siberia Occupation Tied to Open Door Policy
The article argues Japan should hold troops in Siberia to block bolshevik spread and protect nationals in the Maritime Province, while pledging full withdrawal when a stable government protects Japan's interests. It notes connections to holding Rakhalin Island and broader Siberian policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Siberia
Cabinet Considers Fiscal Conference
President Harting and his cabinet discussed the world economic congress proposing a European consortium and a conference of nations on economic and financial policy. No decision on U S participation yet but indications point to joining some effort to revive world business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harting
World Economic Congress
United
England Awaits Harvey Reply on Inter national Economic Plan
London reports Mingland awaiting Ambassador Harvey's reply to Lloyd George's proposal for a 20,000,000 international corporation as part of Europe reconstruction. Attitude expected to signal American official sentiment toward the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mingland
Harvey
Lloyd George
United States
International Corporation
Europe
Rooming house proprietor attempts suicide in Tacoma
Mrs Stella Brown a Tacoma rooming house proprietor slashed her wrist with a safety razor in a failed suicide attempt. She told police you will never get the chance to beat me up again before being taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Stella Brown
Tacoma Thug Holds Up 2 Street Cars
A lone bandit robbed two street car operators in Tacoma between 1 and 2 a.m. He used a car to move between cars and escaped with $75. The crime occurred at the end of both operators’ runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Thug
Tacoma
White Sale at Bon Marche Offers Bedding Bargains
Cotton goods and bedding featured in a third floor Bon Marche white sale. Unbleached pillow cases 25 cents each, longcloth bolts 1.50, bleached pillow cases 30 cents, sheets 85 cents to 1.75, spreads from 2.50 to 3.65, and various white fabrics by the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BON Marche
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Hal Armstrong
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Dainty
White Sale Savings
Windsor
Union ST. Bashment
Ticn Bon
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