Victim of War Hero Arrested for Escape Case Linked to Delmas
Delmas, claimed relative of Delphin M. Delmas, is jailed in San Angelo after city detectives arrest him as a fugitive from justice. He had escaped Huntsville prison in 1914 and reportedly served five years, later surviving World War I and returning home.
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Victoria Gg
Mesopotamia
Delphin M. Delmas
California
Harry K. Thaw
D. M. Delmas
San Angelo
Tex
Delmas
Hunts Ville
Aaron Jones
Giles Humphrey
Rd Age
Union St
Caunney
Siary
Huntsville
Fe m
Texas
Ferguson
Pricon
Japanese Defend Position on Deportation Demand
Antill, a broker at 226 Seaboard Bank Building, speaking for Japanese interests, says Japanese funds come from mutual associations, not government money. He contends Freeman's push to deport Japanese ignores returning soldiers and misreads who works in farms and housing ventures. Maine supported the stance in the state.
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Miller Freeman
State Veterans’ Welfare Commission
U. S
C. W. Antill
Seaboard Bank
Antill
Americans Own Arlington Calhoun Georgian and Plaza Hotels
The Arlington Hotel is owned and operated by Americans W Babcock and J J Ryan. The Georgian and Plaza Hotels are also owned and operated by Americans A A Patterson and H E Luts. William F Pierce, Seattle resident, is owner and manager of the Calhoun Hotel.
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Arlington
Calhoun
W. Babcock
J. J. Ryan
A. A. Patterson
H. E. Luts
William F. Pierce
Seattle
Calhoun Hotel
Texas Bank Scandal Ties Delmas to Conviction and War Service
The article recalls the 1912 San Angelo bank failure involving Delmas, his sons, and subsequent charges over deposits while cashier. Delmas claims a five year Huntsville sentence and liberation from prison, recounts World War I heroism earning the Victoria Cross, and mentions meeting Kermit Roosevelt. He seeks help for pardon and notes experiences in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Europe.
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San Angelo
Delmas
Europe
France
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Balkans
South Africa
Kermit Roosevelt
Seattle
Capt. Roosevelt
Texas
Mother Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Son's Manslaughter
Mrs. Gladys C. Dunn, wife of Allan Co. Dunn, was sentenced to one year in the Berkshire county house of correction after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her three year old son Allan Jr. at Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 28.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Gladys C. Dunn
Allan Co. Dunn
Allan, Jr
Berkshire County House of Correction
Murderer Fitzgerald Faces Gallows After Killing Janet Wilkinson
Thomas Fitzgerald confessed to choking 6 year old Janet Wilkinson in Chicago. He guided detectives to the basement hideout and a coal pile where the body lay. After eight hours of questioning he signed a full confession and pleaded not to be lynched as crowds gathered outside. He was a hotel watchman with prior complaints about his conduct toward children.
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Chicago
Thomas Fitzgerald
Janet Wilkinson
Fitzgerald
Seven Contestants for Royal Honors in Seattle Pageant
Seven Seattle girls compete for queen of a 1000-girl pageant on Denny Field at the University of Washington organized by War Camp Community Service. The winner will wear a gown designed by Maurine Hiatt and reign with six maids of honor before thousands of spectators.
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Venus
Seattle
Queen City
War Camp Community Service
Denny Field
University of Washington
Mies Maurine Hiatt
Helen Grace
Business District
Amelia Mateka
Roadway
Esther Potter
Queen Anne
Wisie Hartung
West Seattle
Hazel Carlson
Ballard
Vera Allen
Lincoln
Ada Wheeler
Capitol Hill
Water Shut Off Planned in West Seattle District
Water will be shut off from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m Tuesday in the West Seattle district supplied by tanks at 36th Ave S W and W Myrtle St. including nearly all territory east of California Ave and south of W Holly St.
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Seattle
36Th Ave
S. W
W. Myrtle St
California Ave
W. Holly
Courthouse Fire Order Revealed From 1601 Papers
Dover reports reveal an order issued February 2 1601 to burn the courthouse in order to recover iron nails used in its construction. The discovery is noted in newly found papers dated July 28.
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Dover
Del
Fires in Montana and Idaho Forests Reach 120
Government forest service reports 120 fires burning in Montana and Northern Idaho forests with Marshall Creek fire described as burning furiously. Fires in Lolo and Missoula forests slackening as 380,000,000 feet of timber destroyed and 126,861 acres burned. Timber damage totals $880,000 to forest service and $450,000 to private timber. Three thousand men combat the blazes.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Idaho
Government Forest Service
Marshall Creek
Clearwater Forest
Lolo
Forest Service
President May Visit Seattle
J P Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, sent a telegram to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce stating the president thanks them for the invitation and that no arrangements are yet formulated for a possible Seattle visit. The message notes the Northwest tour hope will be kept in mind.
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J. P. Tumulty
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Hanson
Seattle
Northwest
Protests disrupt Japanese rice supply. Hughes backs league
Reports from Shanghai and Tokyo cite a boycott cutting Japan's rice imports amid a food shortage. In Washington, Charles E Hughes urges a League of Nations with reservations, outlining safeguards on withdrawal, immigration, Monroe doctrine, and US military commitments.
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San Francisco
Japan
Ame
Shanghai
Tokyo
Washington
Charles FE. Hughes
Frederick Hale
Maine
League of Nations
Inter Ve
League
United States
U. S. Boy Released After Ransom Paid
Phillip Thompson, an American boy kidnapped by Mexican bandits 30 miles from Mexico City, was released after payment of 1500 pesos. The State Department was advised, and the Mexican government confirmed the ransom payment.
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U. S
Washington
Phillip Thompson
Mexico City
State Department
Italy to recall U S envoy named by Popolo Romano
The Popolo Romano announced that Italy will recall its ambassador to the United States, Count Macchi di Cellere, shortly. The delay is noted.
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Italy
U. S
Rome
Popolo Romano
United States
Count Macchi di Cellere
Ex Kaiser Seeks New Residence Near Ambrongen
AMBRONGEN July 28 The Kaiser seeks a new residence, his agents reported, as they scout the Aron gen area. Wilhelm wishes to leave Count Bentinck’s Dutch castle where he presently resides.
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Ambrongen
Arongen
Wilhelm
American Defense Society Urges Senate to Back Treaty
New York July 28 The American Defense Society urged every senator to support the defensive treaty among the United States France and Great Britain in a statement issued today the group said the pact would strengthen national security and deter aggression.
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New “York
American Defense Society
France
Great Bre
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