Court upholds anti alien land law targets Japanese ownership
Circuit Judge William B. Gilbert and district judges Ed Cushman and Neterer joined the decision upholding the act preventing land ownership or leases by aliens. The ruling notes the law aimed at Japanese interests and that the case may go to the U S court for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Gilbert
Portland
Ed E. Cushman
Tacoma
Neterer
Seattle
United States
Frank Terrace
L. IL. Thompson
Bandit Robs Great Northern Passenger Train at Night
An armed bandit stops Great Northern passenger Train No. 10 near St. Paul tossing a gun at a negro porter and kicking him. The switching crew intervene as the incident unfolds.
City Council Sets Bond for Gorge Creek Unit and Jitney Policy
Monday actions include an ordinance to add 5.5 million dollars for the Gorge Creek unit of the Skagit hydroelectric project and eight cabaret permits under the new ordinance. The council will decide soon on jitney policy and seeks street use standards from the California service commission. Maj. Carl Reeves urges immediate removal of jitneys under the Supreme Court ruling as the city shifts toward terminals for interurban stages and feeders to the municipal lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Creek
Skagit
Cir
Supreme Court
Carl Reeves
Council
Alaska Mining Reorganization Tied to Bureau of Mines
The U S Bureau of Mines announces an Alaska reorganization to speed mining development. D A Lyon and George S Rice visit Alaska as four districts are created with district engineers and a supervising mining engineer to oversee work. Funds limit assigns one district engineer to supervision for now. The Fairbanks experiment station will play a key role.
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Alaska
U.S. Bureau OF Mines
United States Bureau of Mines
D. A. Lyon
George S. Rice
Bureau
Tory
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Mines’ Experiment Station
Fairbanks
Seattle Dancer Shaffer Improves After Poison Attempt
Pretty Sherrily Shaffer, 20, a Seattle dancer, took a bichloride of mercury tablet in a suicide attempt. Her condition improved Tuesday, with Dr. C. D. Shannon stating she will likely recover. Despondency is believed to have caused the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrily Shaffer
Seattle
Miss Shaffer
C. D. Shannon
Archdeacon John Wakeford Seeks Final Appeal
Archdeacon John Wakeford, convicted of immorality, prepared for a final appeal in London. He allegedly spent two nights at the Bull Inn with a girl from his cathedral who now cannot be found, while Wakeford plans a mass meeting to present his case and the girl’s testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Wakeford
Bull Inn
Petersborough
Wakeford
Alaska district engineers reorganized with new assignments
The article outlines reassignments for Alaska District Engineers. Bert W. Dyer leads District 1 covering the south coast and coal fields from Matanuska to the Katalla oilfields with coal copper and lode gold duties. J. A. Davis runs District 2 from Seward to Fairbanks including Nenanaignite field. K. T. Sparks heads District 3 covering Interior Alaska Yukon and Tanana basins. District 4 remains unassigned. emphasis on cold water thawing methods and enhanced cooperation with US Geological Survey and territorial authorities to inspect mines and prospects annually.
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Bert W. Dyer
Alaska
Matanuska
Kenal
Bering River
Copper River
Katalla
J. A. Davia
Fairbanks
Government
Seward
Nenana
United States Geological Survey
Alfred H. Brooks
Geological Survey
Bureau of Ines
Inspgetor
48 Foot Sign Guides Planes Over Warden Washington
J H Mullowney of the Warden Commercial club reports a white on black sign reading Warden 48 feet long painted on the roof of a local lumber company. The sign aims to help pilots identify their location as they fly over the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden
Washington
J. H. Mullowney
Warden Commercial Club
Haa
Chamber of Commerce
Vital Statistics Names and Residences in Legal Notices
A list of individuals with names and residences appears in a local legal notices section. Entries include Mildred Poston, Henry Wivell Cathlamet, Ina Nevue Itquham, Peat Renner Snoqualmie, Mary Kalier Snoqualmie, and many others across Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding areas. The fragment shows scattered names with cities, partial titles, and legal notations, indicating a public notices or vital statistics collection.
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Wivell
Henry Cathlamet
Itquham
Ina
Nevue
Renner
Peat O
Snoqualmie
Kalier
Mary
Hermanson
Gua
Cle Klum
Ganabel
Frances
Seattle
Kreide
Albert We
Legal Coleman
Mildred C
Legal
Martha W
Legal Wiesen
Charles P
Cremerton
Sebean
Irene C
Rockland
Mich
Hoaelwood
Willie
Tacoma
Dora Maris
Chandler
Robert BK
Hults
Vera Violet
Neighborhood quarrels and turkey eggs drive office visits
Chief deputy prosecuting attorney L Jones says sixty percent of neighborhood disputes reach his office. Many start from small irritations like a stake removal or a missing flower, escalating to letters and talks rather than court.
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L Jones
Jones
Puyallup Fair Adds Shelter and Gallery Upgrades
W. H. Paulhamus announces major weatherproofing and comfort upgrades at the Western Washington Fair. A 22 foot roof covers east side buildings and a new shed will connect cow stable and vegetable building. A gallery overlook above the dancing pavilion adds seating and a pew restaurant building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulhamus
Salmon eggs sought from Puget Sound in Norway waters
Correspondence between Scandinavian concern and the Industrial bureau of the local Chamber of Commerce indicates interest in Puget Sound salmon eggs for Norway fjords. If the company approves the samples, Washington bait will begin the movement to supply Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Norway
Puget
Fjorda
Chamber of Commeres
Sadaples
J& Washington
China Supplied Most Oats to U S in Past Year
The foreign trade bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce reports that the United States imported 1,116,631 pounds of foatakina valued at 1,797,994 dollars. China supplied 812,330 pounds worth 1,333,206 dollars. Washington scene mentions Princess Fatima and Kabul visitors in the White House blue room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
U. S
United States
Foreign Trade Bureau
Seattle
Washington
Fatima
Sultana of
Kabul
White House
Silk Remnants At Greatly Reduced Prices
The Downstairs Store offers remnants including messalines taffetas foulards pongee crepe de chine florentine silks in colors with lengths from one to five yards. A blouse jacket-lining or skirt may be provided at a distinct saving.
Rugs for Bedroom and Summer Home Sale
WO groups of cheery rugs for bedroom and summer-home use offered at special prices. Details of colors sizes and discount levels not provided in the fragment.
Cascade Vestee Styles With Tuxedo Collars On Sale
The display shows Cascade Vestees with separate collars in white net lace edging and insertion priced at $1.00, plus other $2.00 group styles. Special $1.00 vests feature Tuxedo collars in Paris tint eyelet embroidery and white barred organza. Also listed are cascade frills with collars, net guimpe vests with lace trimmings, and assortments in white or Paris tint net. Aisle Table, First Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Batiste
4-inch White Tricotine Special Promotion
A low price offer on 4 inch White Tricotine at 2.95 per yard. The fabric is praised for summer vogue in white woolen sports skirts suits and children's coats. Three hundred yards available in the special off Wednesday.
Keystone State Day Reception Aboard Vessel Keystone State
Former Pennsylvanians mark Keystone State Day with a large reception aboard the shipping board ship Keystone State. The 1535 foot vessel, cost over 8.5 million dollars, sails to China and the Philippines on its maiden voyage two days after the event with officers hosting tours of the ship.
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Shipping Board
Keystone State
China
Philippines
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Victoria Shoe Shoe Stock
Victoria
Brown-White Shoe Company
Zack
Oxfords
Shores
Peop
C. W. Shively
Archdeacon
Mildred, Poston
Currie
Neil
Louise
Hammer
Nella
Bjorge
Vermigerhalz
Queechy
Fedward
Waste
Charles IE
Ella M
Cunningham
Robert
Peterson
Mary Jane
Wilson
Missida
Pike
Mys Jones
Puyallup
W. H. Paulharnus
Western Washington Fair Association
Puyallup Fair
Pauthamus
Frederick Orm
Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Downslains Store
Solié
Keystone
National City Bank
Marion
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