Bessie Posch the Rough Crook Who Got Away
Detective McNamee describes Bessie Posch as a rough but unpolished con artist who used worthless checks to fleece Seattle Tacoma and Everett merchants. The 26 year old, who has lived in lumber camps and harvest fields, was arrested in Tacoma and held in the city jail. Her father is a Seattle lawyer and she has three marriages.
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Mulligan
Wallingford
Bessie
Bessie Posch
Ence
McNamee
Dakotas
Beasie
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Beasiee
Rufus Wallingford
Bensie
Jay Gould
Homes Wrecked By Tacoma Flood In January Disaster
A Tacoma flood swept away seven homes on Jan 26 as millions of gallons of water raced through Gallagher Street Toward the gulch. Nellie Foster and her baby were carried with their wrecked home but saved by John Warreck after two rescue attempts. Frank Linek and Irving Thompson also lost their homes in the disaster.
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Northern Pacific
Nellie Foster
John Warreck
Frank Linek
Ist
Irving Thompson
Jat
Dental health ad promises free exam and low costs
There’s an advertisement urging dental care by Dr. Clark offering a free teeth examination and guidance on needed work. It promotes a Gala Crown for $4 and Never Slip Plates for $10, with a promise of minimal pressure to proceed and a near by Regal Dental Offices location. Bring the ad.
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Clark
Regal Dental Offices
Clark, D. D. I
Av. N. W. Cor. Union Mite
Women to form Travelers Aid Society here
Orin C. Baker of the New York Travelers Aid Society will visit Seattle for a February conference with YWCA officials to establish a Seattle branch. Attending include Mrs Clara B. Plett Mrs J A Slamm Mrs Ohe R Holmes Mrs Thomas H Ryan and Mrs H P Fish from local women’s groups.
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Orin C. Baker
New York Travelers’ Aid Society
Seattle
Clara B. Plett
J. A. Slamm
Ohe R. Holmes
Council of Jewish Women
Jewish Settlement House Work
Thomas H. Ryan
Catholic Social Betterment League
Mra
H. P. Fish
Goddard's Review on Mayor's Veto and Executive Responsibility
The piece argues that abolishing the Mayor's veto concentrates executive power in the Mayor, removing council confirmation of appointments. It contends this shift makes the Mayor the sole boss and accountable for streets sewers health and utilities, with direct reporting to him rather than the council. Goddard Headquarters, 301-2-3 Bailey Bldg. Elliott 1335 and 1336.
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Goddard
Bailey
Elliott
Woman in Atlanta seeks gun permit after street harassment
Mrs day H Pickel, after three arrests of street harassers in one week, asks for a permit to carry a gun for self protection. The police judge notes that her pretty face makes her a target and offers the remark as justification for the action.
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Atlanta
Mraday H. Pickel
Indictments Against Munday and Shiels Not Quashed
Judge Neterer refused to quash the indictments against Charles F. Munday and Archie W. Shiels. The defense contends a stipulation by government attorneys to drop a charge on the foreign or alien character of the Pacific Steam Coal Co. amends the original indictment and infringes constitutional rights.
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Neterer
Charles F. Munday
Archie W Shiels
Alaska
Pacific Steam @ Coal Co
Convict Explains Escape From Oregon Honor Camp
C H Martin, a convict who escaped from one of Oregon s honor camps, told police in Seattle that he fled to avoid killing a fellow inmate he believed he would have to kill if he remained. He said he preferred breaking his promise with Gov Oswald Weat. The arrest occurred Saturday in Seattle.
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Oswald Weat
C. H. Martin
Oregon
Martin
Seattle
Rathvon Lectures on Christian Science in Seattle
William R. Rathvon of Denver lectured on Christian Science in Seattle on Sunday under the First Church of Christ, Scientist. He spoke at Moore theatre in the afternoon and addressed the First Church congregation in the evening. The event followed a citywide theme about home spending and civic taxation.
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William R. Rathvon
Denver
Col
Seattle
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Moore Theatre
First Church
16Th
EB. Denny
New Municipal Dock Opened Amid Seattle Spirit
Beatties new 276000 municipal dock at the foot of Stacy and Landerats on the East waterway was praised as a monument to Seattle growth and prosperity. The opening celebration lauded city spirit and the allied commercial ties between Vancouver and Seattle. H W Roberts of American Hawaiian Steamship Co. was master of ceremonies.
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Beatties
Stacy and Landerats
Seattle
T. 8. Baxter
Vancouver
Ph. C
Seattle Spirit
H. W. Roberts
American Hawaiian Steamship Co
Death ruled accidental in Gen. E M Carr case
Post mortem tests confirm Gen. E M Carr of Selah Washington died from an accidental fall. He slipped on snow and struck his neck on a low hand rail at his residence, following initial reports of natural causes.
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E. M. Carr
Selah
Wash
Seattle Mountaineers Rainy Newport to Renton Hike
The Seattle Mountaineers completed an 18 mile trek from Newport to Renton in heavy rain. The entire party ended soaked but finished the hike.
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Seattle
Newport
Renton
Advice Columns on Employment Safety and Marriage Proposals
A letter from a young woman asks about telegraphy training as an apprentice. A veteran adviser warns a female servant about moral abuse, urges reporting the misconduct, and choosing safety and dignity. A discouraged girl seeks wealth through marriage. the adviser discourages commodifying self and encourages personal growth and patience.
Experienced newspaper woman wanted for manuscript work
Advertisement offers correction and critique of manuscripts by an experienced newspaper woman. Pays 1,000 words for 1 dollar with 50 cents for each additional 1,000 words. Details include carbon copies and pricing for typing and ads. Contact Billiott or Nancy H. Buskett at Union address.
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Billiott
Nancy H. Buskett
Adrift Sailor Seeks Help From Immigrant Officer
A Subscriber offers to reveal the proper steps to rectify a matter after giving an assumed name to an immigration officer and deserting from a wrong ship. He promises to send a stamped self addressed envelope to receive guidance.
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Cynthia Grey
Chinese bulbs bloom again with proper care
After blooming, treat Chinese bulbs like other bulbous flowers. Allow a resting period, then store them for a season before replanting as you would with other bulbs. Keep them dry and cool during dormancy and resume normal watering and feeding when growth returns.
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M. A
Will Organize Cannery Workers in Alaska Mission Theatre Construction
After a Saturday night meeting led by Frank Green, Filipino and Mexican cannery workers in Alaska plan to organize this week. Construction on the new Mission theatre on Fourth Avenue east side between Pike and Union will begin immediately.
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Frank Green
Alaska Cannery
Mission Theatre
Fourth Av
Pike and
Union
Duwamish Valley Seeks Route Change for Pacific Highway
Residents of the Duwamish valley urged the Pacific highway to pass through their area rather than Rainier valley. A Saturday meeting of the Duwamish Valley Commercial club outlined plans to influence the state highway commission.
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J. H. Olmstead
Allentown Duwamish Improvement Club
Duwamish Valley
Rainier Valley
State Highway Commission
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