Violence flares in Washington after two nights of clashes
After two nights of white and black clashes in Washington officials report a mob incident near the naval hospital as five black men fired at sailors but missed. Police say numerous fist fights erupted around the District, with several arrests as crowds seized taxis and streetcars. Injuries varied and ambulances were overwhelmed while tension rose over two weeks of incidents including attacks on white women.
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Washington
United Press
Naval Hospital
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ft. Solerell
Ors
Nemuinedeas Cahant
Pennsylvania Ave
Should They Tell Secrets to Fiances in Love Letters
A newspaper feature presents two letters asking whether a prospective bride or groom should reveal past crimes before marriage. Cynthia Grey invites readers of The Star to answer, warning that happiness may hinge on the chosen course.
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Cynthia Grey
Star
Health officials to condemn Beacon Hill stockade
Mayor Ole Hanson reports to the city council that the Beacon Hill stockade housing 50 prisoners is insanitary and unfit for occupation. Health Commissioner to post condemnation notices tomorrow at 1000 AM and order vacation of the building. The city lacks quarters for inmates and pledges immediate action to relocate them.
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Beacon Hill
Ole Hanson
H. M. Reid
President Wilson Suffering From Illness
President Wilson is reported by Dr. Cary Grayson to have a slight attack of dysentery and will remain in bed. The White House says the illness is not serious and hopes he can resume work tomorrow after canceling meetings with several Republican senators. rest is advised and a full recovery is expected in a few days.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Grayson
White House
Potomac
Boy Struck by Auto Near Union Street Dying
Leroy Gleason six year old son of Meem T J Gleason of 2712 E Union Street was struck at 5330 East Union and 29th Avenue by a car driven by Thomas V Dempsey of Porter apartments. He was taken to city hospital where an operation was performed but no hopes are held for recovery. Dempsey a John Davis Co salesman told police the boy ran from behind a street car into his car.
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Leroy Gleason
T. J. Gleason
E. Union Sr
29Th Ave
E. Union
Thomas V. Dempsey
Porter Apartments
City Hospital
Dempsey
John Davis Co
Poets Rhyme Contest Seeks More Entries
A local Want Ad Rhyming contest invites readers to submit three more ineds that rhyme. Early letters are encouraged and details appear on the Want Ad page for participants.
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Want
Five Die in Idaho Auto Tragedy Near Nampa
Five members of the J. F. Ullery family are dead after an interurban electric car collided with their automobile at Wadeaman crossing light four miles east of Nampa Idaho. Mrs J F Ullery and Lila Ullery 16 May Ullery 12 and Mrs Charles D Shellaberger of Nampa are killed and Charles D Shellaberger husband of Mrs Shellaberger is fatally injured.
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Boise
Idaho
Waidaman Crossing Light
Nampa
J. F. Ulery
J. F. Ullery
Lila Ullery
May Ullery
Charles D. Shellaberger
Shellaberger
De Valera Completes Frisco Visit En Route to New York
President Eamonn De Valera of the Irish Republic wraps up his San Francisco visit with statements showing West support for Irish independence. He will depart for Butte, Montana, then New York, after receiving an engraved sword and silk Irish flag from the Pacific Coast Hindustani association.
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San Francisco
United Press
West
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn Fein
Butte
Mont
New York
de Valera
Pacific Coast Hindustani Association
Boy Rescued From Drowning After Long Swim Attempt
A15 year old Floyd Franklin attempted to swim from a raft of logs to shore at Richmond Beach Sunday afternoon. He sank for a second time as RE Aldridge, a foreman at Skinner & Eddy, and other swimmers rushed in with clothes on to pull him out. First aid was given and he recovered.
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Richmond Beach
Floyd Franklin
21St Ave
Jefferson Sr
RE. Aldridge
Skinner & Eddy
Man Seeks Cynthia Grey’s Help After Lengthy Life Turnaround
A man writes to Dear Cynthia Grey revealing a past of extravagance in a Southern state and a yearbook past forged check in college. He served a five year sentence, found religion, rebuilt life in the West, and now seeks guidance on his future with the woman he loves.
Dear Miss Grey The Woman S Letter On a troubling life confession
A young woman recalls early musical promise, poverty, and a rise through entertainment to follow a dream of love. Enticed east by an influential theatrical man, she recounts escape from abuse, a fall into exploitation, and a desperate, precarious search for work amid a “hellish” three-year period. The note ends with a request to continue on page two.
Forest Fire Alarm as Washington Sees Record Dryness
Washington faces a dangerous fire season with extreme dryness and heat. The Washington Forest Fire association warns of possible crown fires in Alpine and other counties as fires threaten homes north of Seattle and in King and Snohomish regions. Weather may offer no rain relief for days with hot conditions and possible thunderstorms in the mountains.
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Washington
Washington Forest Fire Association
G. C. Joy
Joy
Granite Falls
Lewis County
King
Snohomish
Alpine
Altho
Smith Flew Longer in Conversation
Portland report details Robert E. Smith, special agent of the federal reserve bank, shipping two film reels to San Francisco, then claiming a Seattle run by air car and train. He sent 50 000 war savings stamps to Puget Sound, started with 1 000 000 in stamps, later admits Alaska boat publicity stunt. A search followed his missing Seattle appearance and the publicity leak.
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Portland
Ore
Express
San Francisco
Robert E. Smith
Federal Reserve Bank
Seattle
Smith
Puget Sound
Alaska
Rain Is Only Hope of Stopping Fires
Federal action on forest fires in Montana Idaho and Washington is hampered by delay in agricultural appropriations. Forestry officials say many men are being rushed from Billings and Great Falls to fight fires on the Montana border. The situation is very serious with several thousand men already engaged and rain as the only hope.
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Washington
Montana
Idaho
Forestry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Billings
Great Falls
Los Angeles Strikers Offered Reemployment At Telephone Company
In Los Angeles on July 21 the telephone company announced jobs were open to all striking workers, though it would take more of the day to determine how many former employees had already returned by 8 o eight-thirty in the morning.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hungarian Red Chief in Flight Flees to Vienna
Bela Kun, deposed Hungarian Soviet dictator, has fled Budapest for Vienna, according to the Europa Press report dated July 21. The escape follows his ouster and the collapse of the Budapest regime.
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Red
Replle
Europa Press
Bela Kun
Budapest
Vienna
Honduras Proclaimed State of War Amid Political Turmoil
Washington reports a state of war has been proclaimed in Honduras over alleged efforts to depose the government. Acting Secretary of State Phillips requested further information as cables were sent for details.
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Washington
Honduras
State Department
Phillips
Liberty bond quotations report from New York market
Liberty bond quotations today show 3 percent issues at 99.50 and 100.00 for Victory 3s. First 4s trade around 93.80 to 94.90 with second 4s near 93.86. Third 4s at 94.86 and fourth 4s at 95.46, with Victory 4s quoted at 90.9.
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New York
Liberty
Seattle strike ends as operators return to work
In Seattle and Portland the telephone operators and electrical workers resume duties after a prolonged strike. International officers and the wire control board prepared to issue decisions on wage and service terms. Local leaders await a final ruling while mass meetings secure the return to work and a temporary labor surplus at the company.
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Seattle
Ephone and Telegraph
May Duffy
Mabel Leslie
Miss Leslie
Oregon
Julia O'Connor
Wire Control Board
Labor Temple
Electrical Workers
Elizabeth Gilley
R. W. Fuller
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Stri
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International
Teléphone Company
Phone Girls
Miss Gilley
Portland
Ore
United Press
Telephone Company
School of Instruction
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