Mystery blaze destroys Northwest Lead plant in Georgetown
A fire broke out shortly after 1 am at Northwest Lead Co. on Fourth Ave. 8, destroying the two story plant and injuring surrounding facilities. Damage is estimated at 125000 with machinery valued at 75000 and stock near 40000. only 12000 insured. The blaze cut Georgetown power and communications for hours, threatening adjacent warehouses and tracks as crews fought to save nearby structures.
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Northwest Lead Company
Fourth Ave
Georgetown
John T. Lund
Ex servicemen hear officers installation and concert
Lloyd T Cochrane post presents an installation of officers with humorous stories by William Shiehix and songs by John K Harrison at 8 p m at Old City Hall Ballard. Jascha Meffetz violin concert at 8 30 p m at Arcade building followed by a community service feature at 9 30 p m. Rainier post meets at 8 p m Old Ballard City Hall. All exservice men invited.
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Ex Services
Lloyd T. Cochrane
American Legion
William Shiehix
John K. Harrison
Old City Hall
Ballard
Metropolitan Theatre
Jascha Meffetz
Citsterns
Sp m
Third Ave
Rainier
Monthly Dinner of the Men’s Club at Eagles Hall
The Wednesday noon meeting of the church club at Seventh and Pine Eagles Hall will feature Judge C FE Clay presiding at 2 30 p m A reception follows for Frank B Herring twice worthy grand president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Conrad H Mann national organizer Also notes a quip about a woman and her husband’s gambling habits.
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Mevea
Rkev
G. i. Sutton
Judge C. FE. Clay
P. m—Eagles
Pine
Frank B. Herring
Order of Eagles
Conrad H. Mann
Berlin Shaken After Finance Minister Se crash by Student
The German finance minister Mathias Ererberger was shot by Otto von Hirschfeld amid a volatile trial between Ererberger and Karl Heferich. The attacker fired three shots, one hitting Ererberger in the shoulder. Ererberger and court activity heightened fears of archist violence as guards were ordered at government buildings.
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Berlin
Mathias Kraberger
Fraberger
Otto von Hirschfeld
Althe
von Hirschfeld
Ereberger
Ereberger-Melfferich
Geermany
Mossages
Gustave No#ke
Karl Heferich
Russia
Helfferich
Cryet
Heifferich
Eroberger
Eraberger
All Totes Iron Bar Police Inquisitive
Alfred Abbiden, 40, claimed he carried a heavy iron bar wrapped in a newspaper as a deterrent in case of robbery. He ran afoul of the police during a city stumble Tuesday while investigators review his past.
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Alfred Abbiden
Iie
Seattle Detective Seek William Noyes A Spokane Native
Seattle detectives were asked Tuesday by authorities to locate William Noyes formerly of Spokane and now believed employed in Seattle as a bookkeeper at a local steelworks. His father recently died, according to a telegram received by local authorities.
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Seattle
William Noyes
Bpokane
Noyes
Selecting Jury in Trial of Woman in Crime Case
In Marysville California on January 27 the jury for Mrs Gertrude Wilson accused of murdering rancher Charles Direwn was formed. Eight men and two women sat with more talesmen to be examined as the second day opened. The defense pursued a temporary insanity and justifiable homicide theory while questions about cigarette smoking and prejudice were asked of female jurors. The prosecution contends jealousy over attention to Mrs Wilsons sister led to the killing. Mrs Wilsons husband Fred J Wilson sat nearby expressing confidence in her vindication.
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Marysville
Cal
Mra
Gertrude Wilson
Charles Direwn
Yuba County
Talesmen
Mra. Wilson
Mra, Wilson
Teachers Salary Debate Sparks Public Letters
Readers weigh in on teacher pay with varied views. A veteran cites his sons’ job searches and military service while others admit unfamiliarity or request time to study the issue. A recurring theme urges fair salaries for all workers.
Irish Coast Sees 2000 American Rifles Landed
A Dublin dispatch reports two thousand American rifles landed on the Irish coast about a fortnight ago. Police have been unable to locate the weapons, the Daily News said from London cabled.
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London
Dublin
Daily News
Powhatan Nearing Halifax Harbor
The Powhatan, an American transport, was about 40 miles off Halifax Harbor at 11 a.m. traveling five miles an hour. The wire message said it expected to reach the harbor by 7 p.m.
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Halifax, N
Halifax Harbor
Cascareta Promises Overnight Relief From Toxins
An old ad promises Castarets Cascareta will cure liver and bowel complaints by coating and soothing the system while you sleep. It claims no griping or sickness unlike Calomel salts or harsh pills, and urges taking it before bed for morning improvement.
Mobilizing Seattle for Civilian Recreation Plan
Community service proposes a campaign to mobilize Seattle resources for healthy civilian recreation modeled on wartime play programs. Tom Deering notes pooling equipment and opportunity aided the war effort and would aid mothers, fathers, and children now. A central service bureau will coordinate dramatic info, Playa, costumes, coaches, and instruction under Mrs. Robert Sandell with music, athletics, and dance departments planned.
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Seattle
At & O'Clock
Deering
Robert Sandell
Seaport of Success
Man Under Arrest Slanders Legion
Fresno January 27 Lewis Jester arrested under the syndicalism act. He claimed the $50 he carried was to fund the defense of an alleged I W W member on trial at Montes no. He declared The American Legion is the bank and that millions in the United States want to go to Russia as soon as boats are available.
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Legion
Fresno
Cal
Lewis Jester
Montes@no
American Legion
Jester
United States
Russia
Red Fox Claims War Paint Trend Among Women
Riverside report notes Chief Red Fox of the White Swan Indians says he has seen more war paint on white women than on their wives. He spoke during a event in Riverside California on January 27.
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Riverside
Cal
Red Fox
White Swan
Washington
Squirrel Juice Arrest Sends Man to 30 Days Jail
San Lee Hole, found at the top of a telegraph pole, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after obtaining the substance at a drug store. A Southeast storm warning was issued at 7 30 am noting the storm center near Vancouver Island moving southeast toward Washington seaports and the Columbia River mouth with fresh to gale winds Tuesday and Wednesday.
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San Francisco
Sanlee
Vancouver Island
Washington
Columbia River
Wise Dad Voice for City Boys Reaches Youthful Years
Dana Sleeth argues against sanctimonious parents and old hardline views. He urges a Wise dad who speaks plainly with sons, recalling youth and guiding boys between ages 12 and 20 with sympathy and firm, direct talk.
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Jael
Gallow’s near for Cole if shoemaker dies in ambush
Shoemaker Luke Sucevich, shot during a failed robbery at 704 Madison, remains near death as prosecutors warn that George Cole could face the gallows if Sucevich dies. Cole, captured after a pursuit, denies participation. investigators press for accountability in the planned hold up. Police report another shooting case involving Hazel Williams in a separate incident. Thurman Steele faces charges for passing over $500 in bad checks in the city.
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Luke Sucevich
Madison
George Cole
Eclty
Fred C. Brown
Cole
Sucevich
Altho
George St. Broom
Meyer- Tower Piano Company
City Hospital
C. K. Tennant
John D. Carmody
Broom
Carmody
Bucevich
Murphy Claims Boston Dental Service Visit
Wm Murphy of 807 13th Ave visited the office for tooth extraction and afterward made a statement regarding the Boston Dental Service. The exact content of his remark is not recorded in the available text.
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Wm. Murphy
Boston Dental Service
13Th Ave
City
Seattle
Boston
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