Marrying Edith Snook Arrested For Matrimonial Scam
Edith Snook of St Joseph Missouri allegedly offered to marry 50 to 100 farmers nationwide to cover debts and costly outfits while collecting $60 from each suitor. Arrested in Lincoln Nebraska, she claimed to operate a matrimonial agency and admitted light embellishments to letters. Federal officials say more victims likely exist.
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Omaha
Neb
Edith
Snook
Nebraska
Edith Snook
St. Joseph
Lincoln
J. W. Gildersleeve
Huntly
Gildersleeve
Mr. Gildersleeve
Huntley
Carl B. Jensen
Fred Prainard
Kalamazoo
Timbuctoo
St. Joe
Battle Royal In San Diego Over Poles and Timber
In San Diego on July 23 the Russo Chinese clash erupted in a street brawl between Chinese and Russian factions. Police officer Griffiths intervened with a night stick. Hong Yung, leader of the lead pipe artillery, was badly hurt, and Arie Lazar, captain of the Russian two by four infantry, suffered a scalp laceration. About 20 Chinese fighters faced a Russian unit of similar size in a laundry district.
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San Diego
Griffiths
Hong Yung
Lead Pipe
Arie Lazar
These Thieves Just Can't Please
In Dallas on July 23 the Verus gang burglarized a drug store, basing the break in on the safe. They took the safe but left the cash register money behind, prompting the proprietor to lament that it would have been better to take both.
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Dallas
Tex
Verus
Auto driver fined after near collision with train in Toledo
Ora D Knight paid $25 for a life endangering act after driving his car toward a locomotive steaming on the tracks. The next day a judge fined him $26 for reckless driving amid police statements about ginger on the scene.
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Toledo
Ora
Six to Ten Cents Lemonade Stand Tops a Hill
Three Seattle boys Bert Buck Roger Jelly and Jack Morris operate a lemonade stand atop Union Hill selling two bottles for ten cents and later five cent cups. They bought lemons and supplies with help from their mothers and have earned nearly ten dollars so far.
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Union St
Terry
Seattle
Bert Buck
Pine
Roger Jelly
Union
Jack Morris
Hiroadway
Union and
Terry Sts
Bert
Roger
Pelow
Advertising Aid to China Highlighted at Shanghai Dinner
J. W. Sanger of the U S Bureau of Commerce urged a global understanding through paid advertising. He noted U S war campaigns and urged China to adopt Western advertising methods, citing China's markets for oranges walnuts teas and spices. Dr Fong Lee presided as Canadian trade commissioner Ross praised the club, and a Western advertising campaign in China was announced.
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Shanghai
United States
J. W. Sanger
United States Bureau For Commerce and Labor
Sanger
South America
West Indies
Far East
Advertising Club of China
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Washington
Army
China
Fong Lee
J. W. Ross
Dr. Fong
Mexico trains barely running
The article notes Mexico functions despite ruined railroads after a decade of war and anarchy under Carranza. Rail lines are still in use but many routes lack maintenance, with most stations destroyed and not rebuilt. Mexico remains self supported through kitchen gardens and staple foods, keeping peon families fed.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Carranza
Balloon Dye Works Burglary Ends Without Clues
Thieves broke into the Balloon Dye works in San Diego on July 23 and escaped with several thousand dollars worth of clothing, leaving police without a single clue to identify the culprits.
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San Diego
Canada Boats Too Fast Charge At Sophia Hearing
Juneau Alaska July 23 Canadian boats on the Alaska run travel faster through fog than American vessels, testified Arvid Franzen, a Cotey’s Cove homesteader, at the Princess Sophia liability hearing. He recalled the Princess Sophia and Princess Alice as faster than safe, judging speed by whistles from Grand Inland to Point Arden. He cited Capt. Miller of the King and Winge line saying he could have saved all aboard. A naval radio service witness noted the Sophia was taciturn and hard to obtain wireless information. A J Lucy of the gas boat Murrelet testified on wind and sea, saying the Sophia could launch boats and transfer passengers. Two hundred eighty people drowned when the Sophia sank in Lynn Canal.
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Juneau
Alaska
Arvid Franzen
Cotey's Cove
Yeater
Princess Sophia
Grand
Point Arden
Franzen
Capt. Miller
Sophia
A. J. Lucy
Murrelet
Lynn Canal
Portland Sleuths Visit Beattie on BC Trip
Portland detectives Robert Phillips and James Corder of the police department and their wives are visiting Beattie Friday during a drive to British Columbia.
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Robert Phillips
James Corder
Portland Police
Beattie
British Columbia
Treed by bears he spends night in wild bees nest
July 24 in Downieville Jerry Coughlin tells of a harsh season tale. He spent the night 20 feet up a limb after a search party found him near Kanaka Creek, with a bear and her cubs above and below. He climbed down after friends drove off the bears and treated bee stings.
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Downieville
Jerry Coughlin
Kanaka Creek
Buckeye Mine
Bela Kun Departing for Russia Recalled to Austria
Bela Kun former Hungarian dictator is taken off a steamer about to leave Berlin for Russia and is sent back to Austria. He faces no formal charges stated in the report.
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Berlin
Bela Kun
Hungary
Russia
Austria
Japanese Nation Is Wild Over Diamonds and Gems
Chicago July 24 Japanese wealth and fashion follow platinum jewelry with demand exceeding supply. George Kt Allen back from Seoul reports Japanese wear ten million dollars worth of platinum pieces. High wages and big money fuel an orgy of luxury among the mikado’s empire.
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Chicago
George Kt. Allen
Seoul
Korea
Allen
Japan
Blouse styles and down stairs store caps featured in sale
Blouses with round and square necks short sleeves lace trimmings and Valenciennes Venise and Filet lace insertions are offered in flesh color and white Georgette Crepe. Downstairs Store promotes Tardy Brown Canvas work shirts shoes for boys and youths and caps bonnets with hem stitch embroidery lace edges reduced to 95c to 2 50.
Fluffy Georgette Crepe Dresses At The Downstairs Store
A new Georgette crepe dress model features printed cross bar effects in Mars Pink Lavender Blue and Green with tiny black stripes. The sketch shows narrow white georgette crepe edging on cuffs collar and front plait. Priced attractively at 5.75. Summers promos emphasize stylish dresses for young girls.
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Georgette Crepe
Mars
Children's muslin waists with reinforced bands and tape
Describes two styles of muslin waist garments for girls with back fastening and shirred waist and neck, bone buttons secured with tape, and a front fastening style with adjustable shoulder straps. Available in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years, priced at 65 cents.
Delightful chocolate centers on special Saturday offer
Variety of toothsome centers coated in rich creamy chocolate. Special Saturday at 60c per pound. The Downstairs Store.
Durable summer underwear for men with rib knit design
Light-weight cotton undergarment for men featuring elbow sleeves and ankle length. White and ecru options in sizes 36 to 46 priced at $1.25. Designed for comfort with knitted cuffs and elastic rib fabric.
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Ecru
Men's Wash Ties Offer Wide Color Selection
An appealing display features tubular Wash Ties at 25 cents each. Reversible and washable, the ties come in many colors and patterns including blue, lavender, brown, black, and green stripes and figures.
Khaki Outing Wear For Women
Khaki apparel guidance for outdoor trips highlights Middy Blouses and slip-overs priced at 2.95 and 3.95, Breeches 3.95, Walking Skirts 8.95, Divided Skirts 3.95 and 5.00, and Coveralls 3.75. Offers suitable outfits for hiking motor trips and camping.
Cake URE Olive Oil Castile Soap Reduced to 6c a Cake
An advertisement notes a cake size Castile soap made from olive oil described as pure and cleansing. The price is reduced to six cents per cake. The notice emphasizes quality and value for buyers seeking traditional soap purity.
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Castile
Attractive and durable cotton stockings in brown gray and black
The downstairs store advertises fine ly woven cotton stockings in brown gray and black. Available sizes 8 1 4 to 10 at 50 cents per pair.
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Seattle Boys
Charles E. Hogue
Trousseau
Herbert Corey
Canada
Portland Sleuths
Davis
John Davie
Britain
Uni
State Department
Sen. Poindexter
Miles C. Poindexter
Max
Frederick & Nelson
STORD
Children’s Union
Hildren
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