Police Skeptical of Crime Theory in Rutherford Mystery
Tacoma reports police doubt bones found in a heating stove tie to the disappearance of Mrs. Rutherford. Investigators cite butcher marks on remains and lack of medical identification. A cement sack and a borrowed shovel link Rutherford to the case, with questions about his travels and a housekeeper.
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Tacoma
James Rutherford
Rutherford
N. J. McLoughlin
McLoughlin
Strickland
McCormick
Wash
John Rutherford
Violet Manning
Shipping meeting date moved to January 20 in San Francisco
Portland reports the Pacific Coast conference of chambers of commerce now set for January 20 in San Francisco to discuss a $30,000,000 merger of Pacific coast shipping concerns sailing government tonnage. A. D. Lasker of the U S Shipping Board will chair, with nine Portland representatives attending.
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Portland
Pacific Coast Conference of Chambers of Commerce
A. D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Man Robbed After Proposal On Street
Ely, wanting to remarry after his wife’s disappearance, proposed to a young woman of his nationality. He showed $1000 in currency, was beaten and robbed by two men after the proposal, and left unconscious at 10th Ave and Holgate St. He is hospitalized as police search for the attackers.
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Ely
10Th Ave
Holgate St
Jewelry Burglars Take $350 in Rings from Burkman Home
Thieves forced a rear door at 7342 44th Ave North West and escaped with three diamond rings valued at $350 along with a nickel plated revolver and $2 in cash.
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B. H. Burkman
44Th Ave. N. W
Plans to discontinue Yesler Way fire station abandoned
Public safety committee of the city council abandoned plans to discontinue the Yesler Way and 23rd Avenue fire station after district residents protested. They argued the move left property unprotected and would raise district insurance costs by 190000 dollars.
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Yesler Way
2Ird Ave
Public Safety Committee
Boy Killed as Sled Crashes Into Auto
SPOKANE Jan 12 Clifford Hawkins 12 is dead after a coasting accident yesterday when his sled was struck by an automobile driven by F C Boutin. The boy was killed almost instantly.
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Spokane
Clifford Hawkins
F. C. Boutin
Poison Booze and State Savings Highlighted in News
Hart lauded by poison booze story covers Gov Laula Mart and a GOP chairman praising administration savings that cut $1.677 million from appropriations. Separate New York report notes 108 poison booze deaths since January 1 with a warning from Dr. Copeland about wood alcohol dangers and unknown liquor risks.
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Hart
Poison
BOOZE
G.O.P
Spokane
Charles Hebberd
Republican State Committee
Laula F. Mart
Constitutional Study Club
Hebberd
Supreme Court
New York
Boone
United States
United Piece
Royal & Copeland
City of
Briand resigns as premier after Cannes visit in 1971 crisis
Briand declares he lacked confidence from France and quits as premier. The cabinet follows, resigning en masse, with President Millerand possible options including Briand forming another cabinet or inviting rival leaders such as Poincare. The long-time premier has held office seven times and leaves under pressure. The cabinet list includes Justice Bennevay Interior Merrand War Bathou Marine Guisthau Finance Doumer Loucheur Commerce...
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Cannes
Millerand
Poincaire
Aristide Briand
France
Chamber of Deputies
Justice
Bennevay
Interior
Merrand
War
Bathou
Marine
Guisthau
Doumer
Commerce
Dir
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Duprey
Vinent
Maginet
le Troquer
Selected for Arbuckle Jury
San Francisco January 12 Jurors were still being chosen for the Roscoe Arbuckle murder trial as attorneys jostled for advantage and hoped to avoid a hung jury. The process dragged past the first day with seven jurors seated, including three women and four men, while more were to be pulled as the case moved toward a verdict.
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Lanyers
Aurora
Party to Be Given Commemorating Bill
The Seattle organization of the non League for Women Voters will give a card party Jan 26 to mark the passage of the Sheppard Towner bill providing maternity aid. Mrs John Trumbull spoke on child welfare codes and urged clubs to back state law revisions. Stacy Snow of the American Red Cross described 800 Russian children moved from Siberia to Russia. D O Halverstadt, Cowen Park resident attorney, criticized the city's stance on motor buses in the North End jitney dispute.
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Seattle
Non League For Women Veters
Sheppard Towner
John Trumbull
Stacy Snow
Red Cros
Red Cross
Siberia
Russia
D. O. Halverstadt
Cowen Park
North End
War Taxes Still Demanded In Some Goods
The bureau of the Chamber of Commerce stated on Thursday that many war taxes have been abolished, but certain items still carry federal charges. The remaining taxes apply to theater admissions, jewelry, ivory, clocks, and art goods, including articles made of or ornamented with precious metals or stones or imitations thereof.
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Cere Bureau
Chamber of Emerce
Man and Wife Duel Leaves Husband Wounded, Wife Slain
In Omaha Nebraska on January 12 Mrs Fred Saunders fatally shot her husband as he cleaned a stove. He wounded her in the shoulder but she shot him in the head throat and chest, and doctors fear she cannot live.
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Omaha
Neb
Mra
Fred Saunders
Saunders
Jap Arms Delegates on Their Way Home
Prince Tokugawa and several members of the Japanese advisory delegation arrived in San Francisco returning to Japan from the Washington arms conference. Tokugawa said he believes the conference results will be beneficial and permanent.
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San Francisco
Prince Tokugawa
Japan
Washington
International Joint Canal Bonds Plan
A bill introduced by Representative Chalmers Ohio calls for an international joint bond issue by the United States and Canada to finance the Great Lakes to Atlantic waterway via the St Lawrence river. The measure enacts resolutions of the international joint commission backing construction.
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Washington
United States
Great Lakes
Atlantic
St. Lawrence River
Chalmers
Republican
Ohio
International Joint Commission
General McAlexander to Speak at Crystal Pool
Word reached the Seattle Chamber of Commerce that Brig. Gen. Ulysses Grant McAlexander of Camp Lewis, known as the Rock of the Marne, will address a public meeting at Crystal Pool Monday night at 8. A separate note mentions experts linking kissing to dental ailments.
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McAlexander
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Ulysses Grant McAlexander
Camp Lewis
Rock of the Marne
Crystal Pool
Briand Resignation Sparks Silence in Armament Talks
Washington January reports say Premier Briand and the French cabinet resigning caused a sensation in armament conference circles. Speculation grew on its effect on French policies at the naval treaty conference as word reached M. Sarraut, colonies minister, at the secret seamon.
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Briand
Washington
Arma
United Press
M. Sarraut
Reparations Topic at Cannes Parley
The supreme council conference at Cannes is disrupted by Premier Briand's absence as experts discuss reparations with Germany. Rathenau outlines Germany's limit of 200 million gold marks for 1922. The council sets topics for Genoa and aims to revive the European economy for lasting peace.
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Cannes
Briand
Paris
Supreme Council
Genoa
Herr Rathenau
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Under Maura Leadership
The Spanish cabinet led by Senor Maura has resigned, announced from Madrid on January 12. The move marks a major political shift as the government steps down.
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Madrid
Senor Maura
Wright Assigned to Philippines Command
Maj. Gen. William M. Wright, commander of the Ninth Corps area, is relieved by Secretary of War Weeks and reassigned to command the Philippines department. He will sail from San Francisco around February 5. Maj. Gen. Charles B. Martin will succeed him in the Ninth Corps post.
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Washington
William M. Wright
Ninth Corps
San Francisco
War Weeks
Philippines Department
Wright
Charles B. Martin
Francis J. Cannon
Philippines
Court Bans Movie Plan for Lottery
Supreme Court bans Seattle theaters from distributing numbered tickets that grant a chance at a prize, even if the prize is a Northwest product donated for advertising. The ruling condemns the plan as a lottery scheme.
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Seattle
Supreme Court
British Army Quits Ireland as Amnesty Granted
London reports King George grants amnesty to Irish political prisoners effective immediately. Dublin notes evacuation of British troops begins as troops pack and move toward Queenstown and Dublin while Cork Limerick Fermoy Bandon Waterford troops prepare to depart signaling a free state transition.
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London
George
Charles M. McCann
Dublin
Ireland
Erin
Free State
Queenstown
England
Cork
Limerick
Fermoy
Bandon
Waterford
Shantung Issue Near Solution Amid Rail Complications
In Washington on January 12 the Chinese and Japanese delegations proposed compromises on withdrawing troops from the Shantung line, linking progress to a settlement of the railroad deadlock. Both sides said they had given their last proposals, with optimism that collateral issues will pave the way for a broader agreement between Peiping and Tokyo.
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Washington
Shantung Railway
America
Shantung
Shantung Line
Peking
Tokyo
Ifa
Pershing May Be Summoned by Senate Panel
Gen Pershing may testify on legal hangings in the A F E before the Senate investigating committee. He would explain procedures before execution in France and who carried out the duties. A thorough airing of the army court martial system could lead to rewritten articles of war for stricter officer accountability.
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Washington
Pershing
A. BE. F
Senate
Co Ittee
France
Watson
Georgia
Congress
Public Hearing on Taxicab Ordinance Set by City Panel
A second public hearing will be held by the city council public safety committee next Wednesday on the proposed taxicab and for hire car ordinance. The delay follows complaints by rent car drivers claiming taxicab interests were favored near the Washington hotel. The bill designates taxi and for hire stand locations.
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City Council Public Safety Committee
Washington Hotel
Glace Kid Gloves Offered in Mixed Colors and Prices
Inventory lists 427 pairs of Glace Kid Gloves in White, Tan and Mode at $1.65. 175 pairs Strap-Wrist Mocha Gloves with embroidery in Gray and Brown at $1.95. 622 pairs Two-clasp Glace Kid Gloves in Black White Champagne Mode Tan Brown Gray at $1.95. 290 pairs Strap-Wrist Glace Gloves in Black White Mode Gray Beaver Brown at $3.85.
Chernoff Products Highlighted In Untitled Ad
An old classified style snippet promotes Chernoff items including rejuvenating powder rouge compact and toothpaste RS with vague branding and minimal details. The fragment suggests a cosmetic and personal care lineup from the same ad cluster.
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Chernoff
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