Scott Took Secrets To His Grave
A newspaper reporter named Robert C. Scott, on assignment for The Star, pursued a dangerous underworld including a rumored Flying Squad of 52 and a cryptic figure called Boston Kid. He was killed in a gunfight after promising to expose the gang, but much of the crucial informant material died with him.
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Prohibition Party Opens 13th National Convention
At Lincoln Nebraska about 300 delegates gather for the 13th Prohibition Party convention with Aaron Watkins as temporary chairman. Virgil Hinshaw defends party platform noting past citable planks while criticizing Republicans and Democrats as dry and wet advocates. Watkins condemns both major parties and urges continued reform and enforcement of prohibition along with railroads under government control.
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Dance to Help Boost Scott Fund at Hippodrome
Two thousand people packed the Hippodrome for a benefit dance to aid Deputy Sheriff Robert C. Scott’s widow and his two fatherless children. Funds raised plus the Star fund aimed to reach about five thousand dollars. notable attendees included Deputy Vaughn, Will Pyncheon, and Sheriff Stringer, with vaudeville acts and ticket sales adding to the total.
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Hart Addresses Republican Meet
Gov Louis F Hart spoke at a Republican gathering Tuesday night in the Greenwood district stressing unrest patriotism reconstruction Americanism and republican ideals. Rev Adolph Otto Engel retired Lutheran minister died Saturday at Haller lake burial at Lake View cemetery and funeral at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church.
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Knapp Seeks Olympia Seat in 43d District Bid
Lieut Ralph R Knapp a 30 year resident of the 43d district seeks the Republican nomination for representative He is a 1910 UW graduate, former Chinook school principal and Star newsboy He served on eight committees in 1917 and earned his sergeant’s commission at Camp Fremont He is a Rainier American Legion charter member married with one son and a district booster He pledges to vote on measures on their merits not as a factional candidate.
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Secretary Herb Owen Receives 10-dollar Increase
Seattle official Herb Owen, private secretary to the mayor, announced a ten dollar monthly raise for next year. He joked the pay bump lets him smoke 15 cent cigars.
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She Abandons Skirts and Lands in Jail Cell
Nell Pickerel, 38, was jailed after raiders found morphine in a room at 619 Firetave on Tuesday night. Police also arrested Wee Lung, 56, and Mrs. P. J. Tatro, 19, and Mrs. T. Tonseth, 40, with morphine valued at 40. In Yakima, an epidemic of wife desertion is reported by Sheriff Hutchinson.
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Rate Advance In Effect At Municipal Light Plant
Electric light rates for the municipal plant rose about 20 percent on Wednesday. City officials estimate more than $292000 will be added to light department revenue. Beginning Wednesday, each service will pay the new rate after the meter reading. the rise affects most consumers, both residences and businesses, and power use. A $1 opening charge and a minimum monthly fee increased from 60 to 75 cents.
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Funeral for George F. Digeer Staff Veteran Dies From Blood Poisoning
Funeral services were held at 3 PM Wednesday at Home Undertaking Co rooms for George F. Digeer Staff veteran of the world war who died Friday from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. Cremation followed.
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Home Undertaking Co
78 tugs to be financed by shipping board bids
New York bidders offer 140000 dollars for wooden tugs and 240000 dollars for steel tugs for a fleet of 78 craft. Decision pending as bids are reviewed by the Shipping Board.
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