Kidnappings Hit Five Children in New Jersey and New York
Five babies vanished in a week sparking a regional search. Names include Jack Woodland and Margaret Woodland from Cape May, with sightings linked to a yacht and a hotel stay. Cuban and South American inquiries follow, and police raid a Brooklyn apartment as attempts to locate the missing children continue.
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New York
Jack Woodland
Margaret Woodland
Margaret Torrens
Charlotte Mayo
Elizabeth Kieffer
Woodland
Cape May
N. J
Jack
Margaret
Lewes
Del
Robert EB. Woodland
South America
Pompton Lakes
Torrens
United Fruit Co
Cuba
Paul Kieffer
Rutherford
Kieffer
Brooklyn
Roy Alfred Mayo
Man and Alleged Kidnapers Sought in Sharon Case
Police chase after Thomas M. Randolph 32 and two alleged kidnappers who demanded $50,000 for his release. Randolph seen near Sharon yesterday, last known driving with a man and woman, telephoned wife from a Franklin hotel at dawn. Authorities pursuing along routes to Franklin and Meadville after abduction alleged Monday night.
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Sharon
Franklin and
Meadville
Thomas M. Randolph
Randolph
Here
Franklin
Jealous Husband Kills Man Who Shot Wife Near Everett
In Fortson 40 miles NW of Everett Charles A. Whitney shot Milton Rhodes after Rhodes wounded Mrs. Florence Whitney, Whitney’s estranged wife, with bullets hitting her hip and arm. Whitney says he acted in jealousy and the Prosecuting Attorney calls it pure justifiable homicide.
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Everett
Florence Whitney
Milton Rhodes
Seattle
Charles A. Whitney
Fortson
Whitney
Thomas A. Stiger
Regains Sight What She Saw
Macomb Illinois Mrs James Vanters recounts regaining eyesight after a seven year blindness following an operation. She describes initial shock at the sight of ordinary things and the moment she noticed the lack of length in women's skirts, a detail that drew her attention as her vision returned.
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James Vanters
Golf's funny game judge grants divorce in New York
In New York on July 20, Lu ther and Jessie Binkley’s marriage ended in divorce after a quarrel over buying golf clubs. The judge, a golfer, said they would never get along again, comparing their case to a humorous game of golf.
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New York
Luther
Jessie Binkley
Wayfarer Rehearsal Inspires Awe at Historic Pageant
The Wayfarer pageant unfolds under Director Lynch with 2 000 players enacting biblical and historic scenes amid grand settings. A lone stage hand on the pinnacle smokes a cigarette as the audience absorbs a powerful rehearsal atmosphere.
Wayfarer author Crowther rose from mill work to notable pastor
James E. Crowther, creator of The Wayfarer, began life as a cotton mill worker in England at 10, earning 75 cents weekly and selling papers evenings. He later moved to America, became a sky pilot on the Dakota prairie, attended Dakota Wesleyan University, Garrett Biblical Institute, and rose to leadership roles and the centennial pageant in Philadelphia.
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England
America
Dakota Prairie
Dakota Wesleyan University
Prairies
Brethren of the Conference
College
Students’ Association
Garrett Biblical Institute
Garrett
Board of Foreign Missions
New York
Crowther
African Society of London
Africa
First Methodist Church
Seattle
A. W. Leonard
Columbia
Arch Street Methodist Church
Philadelphia
Congress faces beer as medicine ruling delay
Washington, July 20. Unless congress acts within a few days on the bill to prohibit the use of beer as medicine, regulations governing the manufacture and use of beer as such will be issued and put into effect. Commissioner David H. Blair of internal revenue spoke today.
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Washington
Congress
David H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Skagit Hydro Project Urged for Full Investigation
Col. A. O. Powell Seattle engineer urged a detailed investigation of the Skagit hydro electric project in a speech to the 100 Per Cent club during a Tuesday dinner. Powell serves on the Chamber of Commerce Skagit committee.
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Skagit
Col
A. O. Powell
Seattle
100 Per Cent Club
Arcade Annex
Powell
The
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Convention Activities In Seattle Dominate Local Page
The article details Seattle Elks convention preparations including speeches by J B Rimbold from Texas and plans to tour waterways to naval yards and Lake Washington. It notes headquarters near the Elks temple, free theater at Clemmer, free tube vulcanizing, a housing committee, and crowds for The Purple Trail carnival and The Wayfarer show with 10 000 reservations.
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J. B. Rimbold
Texas
Starman
Seattle
Varda Rimbold
Sound
Lake Washington
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Washington Elks Will —S
Woodland Park
Little Brothers
Elks
The
Summit
Cascades
Ireland Peace Now Doubtful
Dublin lurches as peace talks wobble amid threats of a harsh crackdown if talks fail. British plans include martial law in Sinn Fein areas, nationwide patrols, citizen registration and travel limits, with police to cordon off rural Ireland.
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London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
United Press
Craig
Ulater
Belfast
Gen. Smuts
Tingland
Moonlit Yacht Cruise Set From Queen City to Champaign
Fourteen vessels of the Queen City Yacht Club will embark on a moonlight cruise to Champaign on Lake Washington Wednesday night, signaling a planned evening voyage and social gathering among club members.
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Queen City Yacht Club
Champaign
Lake Washington
Apron Thursday styles attract shoppers with new Scotch prints
The display features two new aprons in quality Scotch print with rose and blue shades and white dot accents, tied with a large sash and novelty pockets. A fresh shipment of peg top aprons in ginghams is also shown at tempting prices.
Silks for Summer Fabrics Showings at Fabric Floor Third
The sale highlights 35 inch White Sport Silks at 2.50, 36 inch Foulard Silks at 1.69, 34 and 40 inch Shantung Silk at 2.50, 36 inch Wash Satin at 1.95, 35 inch White Habita at 1.95, and 40 inch Morning Glory or Radium at 2.35. Descriptions note washable wear, pattern variety and colors suitable for dresses, lingerie and blouses.
Tie Back and Fancy Slip-on Sweaters at Bon Marche
Two new models arrive for summer wear. Tie backs feature revers and sash in shades like tangerine lavender brown and navy. Slip ons with lacey weave pair with white skirts in girlish style. Second floor Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Textiles for sale Mercerized poplin and chambray fabrics
Good values in wash fabrics Mercerized poplin 30c white 27 inches wide lengths to 5 yards Kimono crepe 30c 500 yards pink grounds with blue figures or solid colors 30 inches wide Chambray gingham 15c soft finished 27 inches wide lengths to 6 yards checks or stripes pink blue brown White long cloth 15c 86 inch wide lengths to 5 yards strong and durable for underwear
Carry Home Items Deeply Discounted in Hardware Section
In Union Street basement a hardware section sale cuts prices on lunch wrap waxed paper to 3¢, Shinola shoe polish to 6¢, 1.69 Cherry Stoners to 1.35, Mason jar rubber rings to 8¢ per dozen, fine white paper napkins to 14¢ per 100, crepe toilet paper 6 oz rolls to 6¢.
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Union Street
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Wayfarer
Lynch
Acre
F. W. Strang
J. B. Crowther
Babylon
Judea
Oliver Cromwell
Dakota Wesleyan
Northwest
Elks’ Temple
Lincoln Hotel
Clemmer Theatre
Elka
Harry Calahan
Fourth and
Lenora
Elks’ Housing Committee
Elliott
Elke Arena
Bargain
the Bon Marché
Better Business Bureau
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