Cadets from U Stranded in Hawaii and a Robbed Veteran
Ex soldier Frank L. McCarthy of Bellingham faced prolonged neglect by the War Risk Insurance Bureau after returning home totally disabled with tuberculosis. Despite entitlements, he received delayed payments causing medical expense strain and destitution for his wife and child. Friends funded treatment and travel to Mayo Brothers for care, while the Veterans Welfare Commission pressed for overdue benefits.
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Frank L. McCarthy
Federal Bureau of War Risk Insurance
MacCarthy
Bellingham
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
McCarthy
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Mayo Brothers
Minnesota
War Risk Bureau
Washington
Mayos
Bureau
Col. Inglis
Hatfields and rain making in a skeptical age
The piece riffes on whether the Hatfields caused rain with weather tricks and humorously considers rainmakers in San Diego and folklore. It contrasts scientific doubt with folk beliefs about miracles that bring storms and the limits of what can be proven.
Daylight Prowler Cornered at Hotel Waldorf
Joe Greenberg alleged prowler was caught in the Hotel Waldorf while his intended target slept. Police report he has prior records in Seattle and Monroe, and he was turned over to officers Saturday noon.
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Prowler
Joe Greenberg
Waldorf
Greenberg
Seattle
Monroe
14 Year-Old Reformer Announces Summer Lecture Tour
Claude R Lorraine, a 14 year old son of Mrs Alma Roger Lorraine of 1617 California Ave, will spend the summer on a lecture tour from Seattle to California. He has spoken in public since age 12 and will address adult audiences on Americanism and the evils of tobacco use by youths.
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Claude R. Lorraine
Alma Roger Lorraine
California Ave
Seattle
California
Jurors Picnic Set for Woodland Park in July
The ninth annual jurors picnic will be held next Saturday in Woodland Park. The King County jurors association, started in 1911, invites every person who has served on juries to attend.
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Woodland Park
King County
Not Enough Autos to Show Navy Men City
Hundreds of Atlantic squadron sailors waited for autos at the Y M A Fourth Ave and Madison St yesterday, while many more could not obtain rides from the Chamber of Commerce. The visitors want sightseeing as they tour the West for the first time. Motorists urged to lend cars today and Sunday as thousands ashore Sunday are expected. gas promised.
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Atlantic Squadron
Y. M. A. Fourth Ave
Madison St
Chamber of Commerce
West
Trunk Mystery Suspect Held In Woman’s Disappearance Probe
Washington Pennsylvania authorities link a woman found in a trunk in New York to Katherine Dan of Canonsburg. Alfons o Talliafrone is held in Detroit for Mann act violations as detectives pursue leads from a Detroit shipment and a supporting letter from a New York expressman.
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Washington, Penna
New York
Katherine Dan
Canonsburg
Here
Alfonso Talliafrone
Washington County
Detroit
Harper Ave
Talliafrone
East Canonsburg
Andrew J. Brandick
A. A. Tatum
Brandick
Liquor Raids Target Edris and Porter as Dry Squad Investigates
Police raid Edris residence at 723 13th Ave N uncovering nine cases and nine quarts of whiskey plus beer and champagne. Porter Bakery at 601 Third Ave N is also raided with ten quarts seized. Porter released on $500 bail, Edris not arrested but Skinner vows to produce him.
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William Edris
D. EB. Skinner
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
G. G. Porter
Porter Baking Company
Edris
13Th Ave. N
Skinner
J. J. Haag
Porter Bakery
Third Ave
N. Porter
Detroit Police Probe After Trunk Murders In New York
Detroit police began an inquiry into who sent a trunk found in New York containing a nude woman's mutilated body. A receiving clerk for the American Fix press company provided data critical to identifying the sender. Doctors reported no chi orform traces in the brain and death likely from an illegal operation. Police seek clues in clothing packed with the body.
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New York
Detroit
E. Leroy
Mich
New York City
American Fix Presse Company
Heller
Love Is Blind as Marriage Aids Realistic Insight
A wry line notes that romance may soften when marriage acts as an eye opener, suggesting domestic bliss could improve once couples face truth. The remark hints at lessons learned through shared life.
Investment of a Few Cents in The Star Want Ads
The notice extols The Star Want Ads as a vital economy artery offering buying, selling, renting and exchanging benefits. It urges readers to place wants by phone to Moin 600, claiming small investments yield significant gains.
Cadets sue captain over Vicksburg training ship abuse
Eight Washington state merchant marine cadets stranded at Hilo sue Capt. BE Eckhart master of the Vicksburg for $25,000 damages alleging brutal treatment during the voyage. American Legion groups aid the cadets as Seattle parents hire counsel to investigate.
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Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
State of Washington
Purt
BE. F. Eckhart
Vicksburg
American Legion Men of the Pacific Inlands
American Legion
Seattle
E. H. Guile
Washington
Merchant Marine Training Station
University of Washington
Coast Guard Service
Eckhart
Navy Department
Merchant Marine Service
Public Hearing Set in Seattle on Japanese Immigration
Congressional immigration committee arrives aboard the Admiral Farragut to begin public hearings in Seattle on Japanese and Oriental settlement. Five members led by Chairman Albert Johnson will examine Japanese capital flows and lease-broker activity in Seattle properties. Subcommittees plan tours of White River Valley and other areas with Japanese colonization. Maj. Bert Ross and local officials continue compiling data for the probe.
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Seattle
Pacific
Farragut
San Francisco
Congressional Immigration Committee
Albert Johnson
J. FE. Baker
I. Siegel
J. C. Rox
N. Vail
G. H. Harrigan
R. A. McTwiggen
M. A. Kenny
R. K. Snyder
Representative Box
South District
United States Court
Federal Building
White River Valley
California
Reds Agree to Polish Armistice
London July 24 The Russian Soviet government accepted Poland s proposal for an armistice and ordered Bolshevik commanders to negotiate immediately. The dispatch relieved fears of allied intervention and a possible Red advance into East Prussia linking with the Spartacide or Monarchist groups.
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London
Poland
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
East Prussia
Bolsheviks Rampage Across Poland as Allies Weigh Response
London reports say Bolshevik armies crossed Polish territory defying allied ultimatums. Moscow's reply to Poland for an armistice is awaited, with the foreign office noting Lenine favors peaceable methods while Trotsky pushes conquest and force. The Polish proposal to hold talks in Grodno is not believed likely to be accepted.
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London
Althe
Moscow
Poland
Great Britain
Grodno
Foreign Office
Rede
Lenine
Trotsky
Soviet Armies Outnumber Poles Three to Two
Moscow reports Soviet forces reinforced now total about 600000 across the northern and southern Russo Polish fronts, with 340000 Bolshevik troops north of the Pripet river. The advance westward continues as Poland is described as nearly destitute of arms and ammunition.
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Washington
Poland
Moscow
Pripet River
Babe Ruth Nets 34th Homer in Yankee Win
New York July 24 Babe Ruth hit his 34th home run in the fourth inning of the game against the Cleveland Indians. Pitcher Bagby surrendered the shot with no runners on base.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Indians
Bagby
Ruth
Egg prices rise on Western avenue market surge
Producers cite tight supply and strong demand as wholesale egg market gains two cents. Fresh ranch eggs advance to 64 cents per dozen and pullets to 44 cents, reflecting brisk trade on Saturday.
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Western Ave
26 Wars Are Going on Today
A world view lists 26 ongoing conflicts across four continents, a mix of active battles, passive wars, and revolts. Entries include Poland versus Bolsheviks, Lithuanians against Poles, Ukrainians against Bolsheviks, and several Anglo-French and regional clashes, with revolts in Mexico, Bolivia, China, Korea, and India.
Poindexter Death Probe Sought in Chicago
Robert E. Poindexter of St. Joseph Missouri brother of Max Poindexter arrived in Chicago to press for a full investigation into the shooting of Poindexter who was staying in a hotel room next to Miss Ora Walters described as his secretary.
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Chicago
United Press
Robert E. Poindexter
St. Joseph
Max C. Poindexter
Poindexter
Ora Walters
Italian arson suspect arrested in Bay Point fire
Louis Corvi a Italian reputed arsonist was arrested in Martinez California on arson charges for allegedly torching the Coos Bay Lumber plant at Bay Point valued at 2 000 000 He quit his Bay Point job last Thursday and was seen near the building before the blaze The arrest also ties him to a prior month fire at the same plant causing 100 000 in damage
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Martinez
Cal
Louis Corvi
Coos- Bay
Bay Point
Corvi
California Hit by New Quakes Shakes Fall River Valley
Four earthquake shocks rattled dishes in the Fall River valley eighty miles northeast of Redding during the 24 hours ending at 8 a m today. No damage occurred but residents faced great excitement as the quakes rattled dishes near Mount Lassen, with belief they may be connected to the nearby volcano.
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Redding
Cal
Fall River Valley
Mount Lassen
California
Four Band Concerts Planned for Sunday
Seattle bandmasters plan more Sunday concerts continuing last week's series. Wagner's band performs at Woodland Park 2 30 p m Adams' band at Volunteer Park 7 15 Corolla band at Ballard Salmon Bay 2 30 and the Tenth Division band at Alki 2 30.
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Seattle
Wagner
Woodland Park
Adams
Volunteer Park
Corolla
Ballard
Salmon Bay
Alki
City urged to aid delinquent girls hospital project
Judge King Dyke of the juvenile court asked the city council Saturday to help finance a hospital for delinquent girls, seeking support from city officials for the aids.
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King Dyke
Revival Confession at Camp Meeting Reveals Murder
Arnold Love admitted seven year old murder of his mother Mrs Henry Love during a Grey county revival. The confession followed a father’s wrongful hanging and moved 200 in attendance to tears as authorities took Love into custody after the service.
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Flesherton
Ont
Salem
Grey County
Arnold Love
Henry Love
G. N. Sharpe
Arnold
Bright Young Man Faces Third Degree Assault Charges
Harry Thorp of La is charged with third degree assault after attempting to sell a brick of butter to a restaurant near Occidental and Washington last week. C. O. Rudd, a truckman, witnessed and reported the incident.
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Harry Thorp
C. O. Rudd
Rudd
Occidental
Washington
Thorp
Help Mate Deserts Wife Seeks Divorce in Boise
In Boise Idaho during 1914 Elsie Brown sues for divorce in superior court alleging desertion and support neglect by George Brown. The filing marks the end of a troubled marriage and seeks court relief.
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Elsie Brown
George
House of Brown
Boise
Idaho
Superior Court
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