Logan Billingsley Escapes After County Stockade Breakout
After a night and day of searching, deputies report Logan Billingsley the ex-bootlegger escaped from the county stockade near Lake Washington. Billingsley who last served time in federal prison for liquor violations had sought a pardon from Gov. Hart, which was refused. Deputies believe he fled when learning of fresh captivity. He may be with his brother Fred who was seen at the stockade.
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the Willows
Lake Washington
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Stringer
MacNeil's Island Federal Prison
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Gov. Hart
Seattle
Oklahoma
Fred Billingsley
County Stockade
Logan
Fred
Star Smoker Funds Benefit Mother Ryther Home
A Friday night fundraiser at The Star features boxing stars, Chin Chin chorus numbers, and jazz entertainment to aid the Mother Ryther home. Local acts include Travie Davis and Buddy Ridley with Billy Wright facing Lloyd Madden, plus a parade and police guard for the event.
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Met
New York
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Seattle
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Stoneway
Ames Shipyard
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Everett
Matty Matthews
Los Angeles
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Cleveland
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Bremerton
Billy Wright
Lloyd Madden
Bud Ridley
Frankie Murphy
Jimmy Storey
Brown & Hulen's
Baillargeon
Joe Dizard
Occidental Ave
Yesterway
Green
Third Ave
Battersby & Smith's
Jennings
Bluecoats
Soviets Hold Italian Cities Reported By Paris
Paris dispatches say Italian cities near Rome Genoa and Florence were reported under Soviet control. Genoa allegedly governed by a Soviet of workers and demobilized soldiers with a 50 percent food price cut and shop seizures. Florence reportedly run by a conservative five member committee under similar rule.
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Genoa
Florence
Liberty bond quotations from New York on July 9
Liberty bond quotations today list prices for various issues led by 4 3 1 4s at 99.36 and Victory bonds with 3 3 and 1 0 percent issues trading around 99 to 100. The figures show first and second series prices and close nearby values for multiple bond types.
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New York
Liberty
Victory
Haig Declares British Empire Won World War
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Haig telling a Newcastle audience that the British empire won the war. He credits allied help but stresses Britain bore the brunt for the last two years, noting issues with Russia and Italy and praising France’s efforts early on.
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London
United Press
Field Marshal
Newcastle
England
Yankee Army Coming Home
Washington reports unofficially that the first five regular divisions of the occupation army are to sail for home by mid July. The Fifth and Fourth Divisions are said to embark at Brest with sail dates around July 15. The Second Division, heavy with doughboys and marines, also to sail this month, despite suffering the most casualties of any American unit.
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Army of Occupation
Brest
France
River
Marne
Sunshine in Seattle Forecast for Thursday
The weatherman predicts clear skies and abundant sunshine for Seattle on Thursday. A casual observer was told there will be no unusual winds that night, with bright daytime conditions expected.
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Lota
Seattle
Economist Demands Probe Into Profits
Noted economist and former editor Richard Spillane argues greed drives the high cost of living. He cites war disruption, inflated margins from farmers to retailers, and speculation in textiles and foodstuffs as fueling prices and exploiting consumers. He calls for an official probe into profit levels.
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Richard Spillane
Europe
America
Pa Joneses Arrive in Seattle for Star Strip Debut
Pa Jones arrives in Seattle ready to be introduced in The Star with the family feature Keeping Up With the Joneses. Ma plans distinctive capers while Pa prefers social browsing with the men and enjoying a La Ropa cigar as the family appears daily.
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Seattle
The
Star
America
Lansing to Sail for U S Friday for Brest Return
Secretary of State Lansing will sail from Brest to return to the United States Friday. Under Secretary Polk is expected to succeed him on the American peace delegation though no official name has been set. The White House may announce the decision after a presidential conference with Polk.
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Brest
United States
Polk
White House
Johnson Attacks League in Boston Speech
Senator Hiram Johnson of California bitterly denounces the league of nations in Boston as the basest thing foisted on Americans and an instrument that surrenders American fortunes to global powers under Wilson's administration.
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Boston
Hiram Johnson
California
League of Nations
Wilson
Johnson
America
Nation eyes coal mine nationalization amid price concerns
The text notes public demand for nationalizing coal mines following a parliamentary inquiry and criticizes profiteering as a trade custom. It suggests a new system to inform consumers about legitimate retail prices for principal commodities to curb overcharges.
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Britain
Girl Slayer Plans Fight Over New Murder Charge
Los Angeles July 9 United Press The case of Harry S New who claims his father is Indiana Senator Harry S New began with his booking in the county jail on first degree murder charges awaiting a preliminary examination set for Monday His mother Mrs Lulu Burger is en route to aid in forming a defense Attorney John Richardson said Dr FE Sawyer has judged New's mental state as not always sane Rumors circulate about defense funding New admitted his hardest day came as detectives presented the gun used and autopsy testimony indicated the shooting occurred within six inches The autopsy also confirmed the victim Freida Lesser was an expectant mother
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Cal
United Press
Harry S. New
United States
Indiana
New
Lulu Burger
John Richardson
FE. O. Sawyer
Freida Lesser
A. F. Wagner
Louise Auerbach
Miss Lesser
Newe
Lost dog ad in The Star helps reunite pets
A noted pet helper urges owners to place Lost and Found notices in The Star. Readers are encouraged to describe their missing dogs and call Main 600 to publish an ad, hoping the friendly pup’s bark soon returns home.
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Star
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