Papal Succession Rumors After Benedict XV Death
Reports from Rome describe contenders for the papacy as Cardinals Maffi La Fontaine and Ratt with opposition from Gasparri and Merry Del Val. Observers note a non Italian candidate may surface as conclave opens February 2. Crowds view Benedict XV’s body as burial plans proceed near St. Peter's.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Cardinal la Fontaine
Venice
Cavaliere Fagani
Fagani
Cardina Ba Fontaine
Maffi and
Batti
Benedict
Merry del Val
Maffi
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Papal
Sacred College
Leo
Pius X
Cardinal del Val
Gasparri
Finest Nose in World Declared by Experts
Noted sculptor Carlton Gardell and designer Paul tribe praise Betty Compson’s film nose as the most beautiful. Readers are invited to compare their own noses by tracing a life size profile and posing beside it, enjoying the playful compliment.
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Seys Carlton Gardell
Ditto
Paul Tribe
Betty Compson
Betty
Messieurs Gardell
Iribe
Mass in Memory of Pope Benedict XV Held Here
All clergy of the Seattle diocese are invited by Bishop Edward J. O'Dea to attend a solemn pontifical requiem mass in St. James Cathedral at 9 a m Monday in observance of the death of Pope Benedict XV.
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Seattle
Edward J. O'Dea
St. James
Benedict XV
Commonwealth Club Commends Cope Law
The Commonwealth Club votes to commend Cope Law and appoints a committee to draft a resolution for Senator Wesley L. Jones. The resolution will be read at the club’s next meeting in the L. C. Smith building Monday night.
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Wesley L. Jones
L. C. Smith
Chamber invited to Washington conference on railroads
The Chamber of Commerce is asked to send a representative to a February conference in Washington. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, aims to discuss methods to restore the nation's railroads to operating strength.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Plan to Probe Palmer Sale by Grand Jury in Boston
Washington January 14 An exhaustive inquiry into the Palmer sale case will be presented to a federal grand jury in Boston. Thomas W Miller alien property custodian subpoenaed to submit all records. The Hosch properties seized as enemy owned were sold in 1914 by A Mitchell Palmer to Martin Kern for about 4 million dollars.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Boston
Department of Justice
Altho
Thomas W. Miller
Hosch
Palmer
Martin B. Kern
Allentown
Daugherty
Harding
Wilson
British Columbia mineral value set at 1921 total
Vancouver report notes the 1921 mineral value in British Columbia estimated at 26 million dollars with coal accounting for 11,432,644 of that total.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Pershing Refuses DSC Acceptance for Philippine Service
General John J. Pershing declined to accept a Distinguished Service Cross for his Philippines service saying the award would belittle the honor for many AEF men. He urged that others deserving of the DSC be recognized first.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Philippines
Arbuckle May Not Testify In Second San Francisco Trial
San Francisco January report notes Roscoe Arbuckle may skip testifying again as defense and prosecution clash over reading the full transcript of Arbuckle’s prior testimony. The state seeks to compare alleged discrepancies with Arbuckle’s later witness statements as court observers await the continuation.
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M.D. Tracy
San Francisco
Rowscoe
Patty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
Caston
Everett trial focus shifts to Wilkes family ties
The Everett murder trial details the suspected involvement of Bertha Wilkes and Treva Wilkes in the death of Danielson. Daniel Locke testifies about wills, estates, and plans for Bertha, Treva, and the Wilkes household. Prosecutor Stiger aims to reveal Mrs. Wilkes past to challenge her character and motives.
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Daniel Locke
Wilkes
Danielson
August
Everett
Bertha
Mattie Wilama
San Francisco
Sweden
Fiskiosen
Bertha Wilkes
Treva
Three Lakes
Locke
Mamma
Stiger
Mrs. Wilkes
Sells-Floto Circus
Grand Jury to Pass on Hamer Dope Case
Evidence against A. B. Hamer a treasury department agent accused of giving narcotics to 11 year old Mae Butchart in exchange for favors will be presented to a federal grand jury later this week. Charges were dismissed after government witnesses failed to appear and the girl has been too ill to testify.
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A. B. Hamer
Treasury Department
Mae Butchart
Federal Grand Jury
Hamer
U.S
H. W. McClelland
Star Carriers to Attend Seattle Vancouver Hockey Game
Two hundred boys will be guests of the Seattle hockey team at the game between Vancouver and Seattle. The boys will assemble at The Star at 7 45 PM and obtain tickets from George Donahue at the arena tomorrow night. Pepper will be the password at the arena.
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Pepper
Seattle
Vancouver
The
Star
George Donahue
Threaten Insurgency in Farmers Parley
A volatile ferment runs under President Harding's agricultural conference as a powerful progressive bloc threatens insurgency unless a constructive relief program is adopted. The plan calls for $1.5 billion in credit, 25 percent freight-rate cuts, farmer insurance against loss, and cooperative marketing. Prominent speakers include C. J. Osborn and Milo Reno, with backing from major agricultural groups.
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Washington
Harding
National Farmers’ Union
Charles 5. Barrett
Union City
C. J. Osborn
Farmers’ Union
Nebraska
Milo Reno
Iowa
A. C. Davin
Farmers Union
Arkansas
W. C. Lansdown
Kansas
National Gleaners’ Federation
Pennsylvania State Grange
National Nonpartisan League
Montana Society of Equity
Farmers’ National Council
Seccretary of
Wallace
Hearts and Fame Tangle in Jeamer Custody Suit
Mrs. Julia Jeamer sues Miss C Belle Edge for $10,000 in heart balm alleging her husband Helene Jesmer’s affections were stolen after a New York trip to aid her daughter. Helene Jesmer, famed Greenwich dancer, sues Philip Plant for $250,000. rumors of reconciliation denied as court action unfolds.
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Julia A. Jeamer
Helene Jesmer
Greenwich
C. Belle Edge
EK. Howell Sr
Helene
Philip Plant
Plant
Cooper Warns Against Combined Elections in Public Schools
City superintendent Frank B. Cooper told the Women’s King County Republican club that merging city port and school elections, as ordered by the Legislature, endangers public school freedom and neutrality.
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Cooper
Frank B. Cooper
Women's
King County Republican Club
Canadian pastor pleads not guilty in federal truck hold up
Herbert Wilson, a Canadian pastor, pleads not guilty in federal court to charges that he held up a small truck near here last March. The case centers on the alleged robbery and related federal proceedings.
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Angeles
Herbert Wilson
Skagit Bond Probe Ordered by City Council
City council ordered a sweeping probe into the 1.2 million Skagit bond sale after charges by B W Henne of San Francisco alleging theft of about 200 000. Hearing set for Friday afternoon February 17 with witnesses possibly not under oath. Storrie Co and three Seattle bond houses will be represented.
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Csta le
B. W. Henne
San Francisco
Caldwell
Beattle
Skagit
Storrie & Co
Ora
Gorge Creek
Th. I. Themeron
Irish Startling Plan For World Irish Federation
At Patus January 24 a secret committee at the Irish race congress outlined a world wide association of Irish political and cultural secretaries to unite Irish societies for greater freedom. Eamon De Valera Art O'Brien and Joseph Castellini were named among committee members to represent the United States and coordinate Irish history dance music and culture worldwide.
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Patus
Ireland
Irish Race Congress
Eamon de Valera
Art O'Brien
Hayes
Joseph Castellini
Cincinnai
United States
Powers May O K Land Arms Limit Aims
Washington reports the conference may back a policy of armament limitation without immediate enforcement. A resolution for reduced armament is under review by conferees and could signal a broader stance on world disarmament. The naval committee plans another meeting to discuss treaty phrasing though no action on Pacific fortifications is evident.
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Washington
Armis
Boone
Downstairs Store Promotes Bargain Linens and Wardrobe Wardrobe
The advertisement lists reduced prices on sheets pillow cases bedspreads and a variety of fabrics including flannel canton cloth gingham percale muslin and crepes. It also touts a Wardrobe Wardrobe downstair item designed to protect furs and frocks from moths dust and dampness priced at 5 7 or 00.
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Mk Scott
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