Robbery Suspect Upends Police Shootout and Suicide
Oakland police moved to arrest Robert Freitas and two youths after a Wells Fargo robbery of $4,000 from the express wagon strong box. Freitas shot himself as officers closed in, a gun duel ensued at his home and a trap door was used during the confrontation. Clarence Logan, 13, linked to the robbery, was noted in police reports.
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Oakland
Robert Freitas
Jas
Wells Express
Clarence Logan
Robbery at Japanese cafe leaves $9765.45 missing
Two light colored negro bandits robbed K Yamano at 814 Fourth Ave late Wednesday night. They forced open the cash register with a cordon of police surrounding the district. A second raid at Rainier Meat Market on Yesler Way yielded $9765.45 plus butter and meat. Police pursued suspects along Washington Street but found no trace.
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K. Yamano
Washington
Fourth Ave
K. Tanaka
Rainier
Yesler Way
Yamano Hollup
Yamano
Fred Ivyce
Washington St
U.S
Burelar
City on mound ruins inspired regional settlement
The narrative notes a city built atop mound ruins and mentions frequent discoveries tied to this ancient civilization.
Double Hoover presidential boom sparks party speculation
Julius Barnes of the Grain Corporation urged Herbert Hoover as a Republican nominee in a National Dry Goods Association speech in New York. He suggested Hoover could run Democratic if Republicans nominate a non progressive platform. About 1,100 diners cheered the prospect. In Reno, Hays declined to comment, saying his aim is to elect, not select, candidates.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Julius Barnes
The
Grain Corporation
National Dry Goods Association
Barnes
Hoover
Florbert Hoover
Aga Long
Reno
New
Wil H H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Nevada
United Press
Convict J W W Olympia Trial Convicts Two for Syndicalism
Frank Hew tings and Elias Matson were found guilty in Olympia on criminal syndicalism charges. The seven farmer, two union, and two lumberman jurors deliberated just over an hour before verdict. They were prosecuted for membership in the L W W seen as violating the syndicalism law from the last legislature.
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Olympia
Frank Hew Tings
Elias Matson
Hastings
Matson
Skull fracture after fall at Kennydale lakefront
Hammond Shoring, 1919 Minor Ave, an employee of Colman Creosoting Co. at Kennydale on Lake Washington, suffered a fractured skull after falling head first onto a piling in the lake late Wednesday afternoon. He arrived solo at the city hospital and became unconscious before aid. later moved to Providence Hospital.
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Hammond Shoring
Minor Ave
Colman Creosoting Co
Kennydale
Lake Washington
Shoring
City Hospital
Providence Hospital
Aluminum production rises from a ton and a half to over 60000 tons
The article notes that twenty five years ago a ton and a half of aluminum were produced annually, while current output exceeds sixty thousand tons, reflecting a dramatic industrial growth.
Farmer killed driving onto interurban tracks near Orillia
Ludwig Swanson a 30 year old farmer from Orillia drove his auto onto the Seattle Tacoma interurban rails at dusk near Orillia. Blinded by the express headlight he believed the train had stopped. his car was struck, hurled 100 yards, and he died at the scene. His body was taken to Chittenden Undertaking Parlors in Kent. He was married and resided one mile south of Orillia.
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Ludwig Swanson
Orillia
Seattle Tacoma
Swanson
Chittenden
Kent
Elevator kills Seattle youth
Frank Byrd age 12, son of Mr and Mrs J O Byrd of 342 Lith Ave N W, was instantly crushed when a sidewalk elevator in the Mehlhorn building basement rose and pressed him against a locked sidewalk door. The body was found at 4 p m by H C Sampson, a storekeeper for Osborne Tremper Co. Byrd was an office boy for the firm.
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Frank Byrd
J. O. Byrd
Lithave N. W
Htyrd
Osborne, Tremper & Co
Fiume dispute nears settlement after allied accord
Paris reports that the big three have agreed on Fiume's future and Yugoslav representatives have asked Belgrade for approval. A response is expected within 48 hours. In Pa is Lloyd George and Nitti receive Grand Cross honors from France for aiding ratification of peace with Germany.
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Paris
Hate
Fiume
Jugo
Belgrade
Gas Flame Goes Out Fumes Kill Worker
Andrew Homer a 40 year old laborer was found semi conscious in a Renton room after a gas heater flame was left burning. He died before medical help arrived. Deputy Coroner W H Carson ruled the gas had been left burning and extinguished by a draft.
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Andrew FP. Homer
Renton
Homer
W. HH. Carson
Gan
Maren
January Clearance Gloves at Chauvenhe Sale
Odd lots of women's gloves priced at 1.85 feature capeskin colors and fabrics. Included are tan brown pearl and a few black in sizes 5 1/4 to 7 on the main floor with some slightly soiled and mended pairs offered at a third less.
Silk Velvets and Corduroys One-Third Off for Friday Sale
Remnants of silk velvets and corduroys offered at one-third off in Friday’s clearance. Lengths from 1% to 3 yards include chiffon velvets suiting velvets paon and erect pile velvets. Also silk mixed poplins 36 inches wide in taupe navy Belgium reseda black at 95 cents. 50 pieces heavy all silk Shantung Pongee 33 inches wide in natural shade. 36-inch coating plush reduced to $2.00. Mill ends 40-inch silk crepe de chine cut to desired length. Fabric Floor (Third).
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Taupe
Navy
Belgium
Reseda
Black
Table of Girls Garments Reduced in Clearance Sale
A shop offers wide reductions on girls wear including middy blouses 85c to 1.50, shirt waists 1.25, aprons 65c and 1.35, gingham dresses ages 6 to 8 at 1.25 4.95 5.95, plaid silk skirts 5.95, dresses 12.50 15.00 17.50 19.50 27.50, and suits 39.50. Junior suits limited to six pieces in velour tricotine and silvertone. CAUGHTtE SH'S SHOP SECOND FLOOR.
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Gingham House
Toilet Articles Clearances Offer Ivory Mirrors
The notice lists clearance prices for French Ivory round mirrors at 4.00, French Ivory bonnet mirrors at 3.50, Pyralin Ivory round bonnet mirror 7.75, Pyralin bonnet mirror small 3.00, and a mirror priced at 3.50.
Soiled Stationery Boxes Slashed in Clearance Sale
Soiled boxes of high grade stationery offered at half price for clearance. Contents are clean though the packaging shows wear. Attractive styles emphasize value for bargain seekers and office needs.
All Babies Coats and Accessories at Half Price
Last day of the Clear ance Sale in the Baby Section offers several items at half price. Novelty coats broadcloth velour priced from 8.75 to 32.50. Headwear cap sets and leggings also marked down with wool tights and tams discounted for tiny tots.
Men’s Shop Clearance Offers Robes Shirts and Drawers
Broken lines of men s goons at January clearance prices reduced to 4 95 for bath robes broken sizes in men s tan and natural shirts and drawers extra heavy weight at 1 75 MEN S SHOP LOWER MAIN.
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Washington Dry Sox
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Rob Jap
Cafe Man
Seattle
Shantung
Delft
BON Marche
Baby Shop
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