Japs Across Mountains Stir Yakima Valley Tensions
An ominous alert from the Wapato American Legion warns that Japanese leasing and settlement in the Yakima Indian Reservation threaten local farmers. Leaders in Olympia consider measures to curb what they call foreign influence, while wartime anxieties frame the debate.
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Yakima Valley
Wapato
American Legion
Olympia
Tindall
Geveral
J. T. Jones
Kent
Marion Houser
Thomas F. Murphine
Fulesa Committee
House
Tripple
Wapato Post
Jewel theft shocks London’s high society woman
Mrs. J. A. Mango, wife of a wealthy Greek ship owner, reported the loss of a $150,000 necklace of 69 pearls. The theft occurred as she was returning from a dinner party at a London hotel, marking England’s greatest jewel theft in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mango
London
England
How Dr. Matthews Turns the Other Cheek
The piece analyzes a two-faced photograph of Rev. Dr. M. A. Matthews, noting the left side appears differently in the Price & Carter image displayed below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Matthews
M. A. Matthews
Price & Carter
Japan Premier for Friendship and cordial U S ties
Premier Hara in Tokyo opening session expresses friendly spirit in discussing California Japanese situation with the United States. He foresees a satisfactory settlement and notes disarmament as desirable in principle, provided nations act in accord. He cites enduring Anglo Japanese alliance and no insurmountable obstacles to basic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Kinney
Tokyo
Jan
Dot
Hara
Japan
America
California
Colorado Jap Problem and Alien Bill
Denver report details Rep. Joseph L. Miller of Crowley and Otero counties introducing an alien property ownership bill. He claims Japanese farmers monopolize a seven mile square in Otero county, drive white farmers out, close a school, and own large tracts in children’s names, urging a vote by the people on alien land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Joseph L. Miller
Crowley
Otero
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Ford
Japan
Otero County
Miller
Milled
School Chief Will Answer Mrs Preeston At Municipal League
County and city education leaders will address the Municipal League at Planc's cafe on Tuesday noon. Mr Burrows plans to answer arguments raised by Mrs Josephine Corliss Preston in her previous Municipal League address.
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A. &. Burrows
Municipal League
Planc
Burrow
Josephine Corliss Preston
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
James T. Lawler
Kissless Bride Marriage Annulled by Judge Crail
Los Angeles judge annuls marriage of Morton Berdman and Sybil Berdman calling the bride kissless and noting no honeymoon. The ruling frees the couple, marking another oddity in hurried nuptials. The text later appears to drift into unrelated census figures about German immigration.
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Los Angeles
Judge Crail
Morton Berdman
Sybil Berdman
Perdman
Boy Scout Committees Form For Parsons Camp Reunion
The committees of 13 composed of scouts who attended Camp Parsons on Hood Canal will plan a reunion banquet for the about 300 scouts who have been at camp. The committee will meet Wednesday at the Boy Scout headquarters in the Arcade building, 4192.
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Boy Scout
Camp Parsons
Seattle
Hoods Canal
Boy Scout Headquarters
Arcade Building
Gift Truck Becomes New Children’s Shelter Plan
Rudolph Degner, officer of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, secured a $4 million gift from August Heckscher to fund a new home on Fifth Avenue opposite Central Park. Mrs Heckscher said construction will modernize facilities including a cinema, pool, and a safety tunnel, though industry setbacks and Lockwood graft findings slow progress. spring is hoped to start work.
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New York
Rudolph Degner
Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Degener
August Heckscher
Heckscher
Fifth Ave
Central Park
Bury Fifth Ave
Lockwood
Golfer Apologizes To Caddie Over Prac ticr Miss
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet shows a golfer apologizing to a caddie for a poor practice round, joking that he is out of practice. The exchange captures a light moment in golf play.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Baker Peeved May End Career Of Five Cent Loaf
New York January 24 Micirnilio or Picirrillo faces questions over a five cent loaf sold at one store while another location offers bread at higher price. He hints at a secret invention to cut costs and admits anger at public curiosity and potential price rise.
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Baker
New York
Micirrilio
Andrew Picirrillo
Pichrillo
Selis
Prhoplic
Ile Wells
Michrilio
Wayfarer Religious Pageant Planned at UW Stadium
The Wayfarer, a religious pageant written by Dr. James K. Crowther and former First Methodist pastor, is set for a July 1 performance at the University of Washington stadium. The event marks the first presentation under current plans.
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James KE. Crowther
First Methodist Church
University of Washington Stadium
Earliest Known Art by Humans Found in French Cave
A scratched image resembling a mammoth tusk outline discovered in a French cave is regarded as the oldest known artistic attempt by early humans. The fragmentary carving, dated to prehistoric times, suggests intentional symbolic representation and creative practice in early human culture.
Leg Amputation After Motorcycle Crash Near Pacific Highway
Warle Hobertson, age 28, from 1406 28d Ave, W, had his leg amputated at the knee after a collision late Sunday night with a bug automobile on the Pacific highway near Kent hospital. The auto was driven by K. C. Pellows of the Fourth Co mounted police, with two soldiers aboard. Two women in Robertson's side car were uninjured.
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Warle Hobertson
Kent Hospital
Collinion
Pacific Highway
K. C. Pellows
Fourth Co
Mounted Police
Robertson
Crown Gems Found in Shanghai Street Excavation
Workmen digging for sewers in Shanghai unearthed a jewel studded gold crown and about 40 gem fragments. The laborers reportedly fought to possess the treasures amid the excavation activity.
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Shanghai
China
Fireplace Built on Raft for Fisherman
Edward W. Jacques of the Milton Yacht club sits in a rocking chair before a fireplace and fishes. He has a fireplace built on an inclined raft and drops his hook through a hole in the floor.
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Boston
Mass
Edward W. Jacques
Milton Yacht Club
Emigration in Ireland Drops in First Ten Months
Dublin reports emigration in the first ten months of the year roughly half the wartime average. Of 12,762 emigrants, 7,408 were women, reflecting a shift in migration patterns as authorities urge staying to fight.
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Dublin
Ireland
Tnst
Language Skills Grow For Manila Operators
Manila adds effort to train operators to converse in Spanish English and Tagalog raising language capability amid a growing roster of 120 operators handling calls and communications.
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Manila
P. 1
Giria
London Dancer Sophia Taylor slain in lover’s quarrel
The popular London dancer Sophia Taylor is dead after a quarrel with Augustus Taylor an American who shot her and killed himself. She leaves an estate reportedly worth 100 000 dollars.
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London
Sophia Taylor
Augustus Taylor
Three Held for Carrying Weapons in City
Three men were arrested Sunday in the south end on charges of carrying concealed weapons. Mike Corech, 36, Wing Sing, 57, and Joseph Darrow, 52, were taken into custody by Lieut. G. V. Hasselblad and Patrolman P. F. Knapp.
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Mike Corech
W. Harvey
O. K. Horsehumaker
Wing Sing
Joseph Darrow
South End
G. V. Hasselblad
P. FE. Knapp
Fourteen Candidates Vie for City Council Seats
Fourteen candidates seek three council seats in the March election. New entrants include George Fo terill former mayor Charlea Doyle Rhobert KB C A LaGrave A Lou Cohen and William Phelpa. Earlier entrants list John Ff Carroll A F T H Bolton C B Fitzger mer A Johnson John Bushell FE W Melse and E Slaughter. The six with the largest primary votes from February 21 advance to the March ballot.
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Tnee
George Foterill
Charlea, Doyle
Tral Labor Council
Rhobert KB
C. A. LaGrave
A. Lou Cohen
William Phelpa
John Ff. Carroll
A. Johnson
John Bushell
FE. W. Melse
City Comptroller's
Legal Fight Over Constable Lambe
The passage reports legal questions over James M. Lambert elected as constable after James We have kept him out of office. Lambert pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe and was fined $200. Commissioners received a $1,000 bond as constable but did not accept it. The attorney will give an opinion.
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James M. Lambert
James
Justice of the Peace
Dalton
Lambert
Thetorney
Victorian Literature Courses Offered by University Service
A course in Victorian literature consisting of 12 lectures will be offered by the University Service beginning January 27 at 7 p.m. in 1044 Assembly Room. Norse wedding ceremonies are mentioned as a separate item spanning three days to a week.
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Assembly Room
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Wapato Post Committee
R. K. Fay
Roy
Campbell
W. Knight
Germany
Scout Committee
Home For Children’s Society
Ladies’ Home Journal
COUNC
Cotterill
Lambe
Dauntless
Farric
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