Newspaperman Held in Jail in Mexico Says Consuls Refused Help
Basil D. Wood, a longtime newspaperman with ties to the Constitutionalist rebels, says he was deported from Mexico and jailed repeatedly over three years. He criticizes the U S consular system and recounts experiences of neglect by American officials in Mexico while seeking aid.
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Mexico
Basil D. Wood
Seattle
The
Star
Wood
Mazatlan
Villa
Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa
Ojinaga
Bachimba
Chihuahua
Santa Rosalia
Monterey
Jimenes
Durango
Torreon
Maexico City
Vera Cruz
United States
Delaware
South Africa
Quick At-Home Rejuvenator With Saxolite And Witch Hazel
A vintage ad claims an ounce of saxolite and a half pint of witch hazel mixed and applied to the face for two to three minutes will erase wrinkles and tiredness, leaving the user looking younger and brighter. The piece promotes the mixture as harmless and suitable after outdoor heat and exertion.
Tacoma Move On Recall Of Public Safety Commissioner
City Clerk Nickells prepares call for a special election on recalling Commissioner A. A. Mills. No date set. Judge Card dissolved a temporary injunction that restrained the clerk from proceeding with election plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Nickells
Commissioner of Public Safety
A. A. Mills
Superior Court
Club to Picnic Langley Washington Excursion
The Seattle Commercial Club plans an excursion and picnic at Langley Washington this August in connection with Whidbey Island residents clambake. Chartered boats depart Seattle at 9 a.m. with picnickers.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Langley
Wash
Whidby Island
Seattle
Fire destroys Lake View Treating plant No 2
An electric spark caused a blaze at the Lake View Treating plant No 2 near Maricopa destroying the facility today. About 300000 barrels of oil stored in a warehouse were consumed and the loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. Hee Hee club plans a prize waltz at Renton Hill club house at 18th and Madison tonight.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Lake View
Maricopa
Hee-Hee Club
Renton Hill Club
18Th
Madison
Letters to Cynthia Grey on Love and Advice
A series of reader questions and responses on romance, family conflicts, and social norms. Topics include a 19 year old loving a 17 year old, interracial marriage concerns, a 21 year old seeking engagement tips, a 17 year old sister dealing with a bullying brother, a moral riddle about widows and stepfamilies, and a 14 year old artist asking for postcard firm addresses. The column offers moral guidance and practical suggestions.
Change Your Mouth, Says Beverly Bayne in Advice Column
Beverly Bayne argues mouth shape defines beauty and personality. She advises dental care, examining lips for corner lines, and adopting positive thoughts to banish sad expressions, noting a woman improved after age 35.
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Beverly Bayne
Ugly Mouth
Warburg to Appear Before Senate Banking Committee
Paul M. Warburg signaled to Senator Owen that his appearance before the Senate banking and currency committee could be arranged. He also said he would testify if Senator Hitchcock refrained from heckling, and the White House expressed pleasure at his plan to appear, boosting hopes for confirmation.
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Warburg
Senate Banking Committee
Washington
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Federal Reserve Bank Board
Owen
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Hitchcock
Kahn Loeb & Co
Warbure
Wigan Gentleman Bob Hesketh Boosts Birth Town Visit
The Wigan Examiner notes Seattle councilman Robert B. Hesketh, son of late collier Thomas Hesketh, visited Wigan, Scotland. The piece profiles his career with labor federation ties and his Seattle roles deputy mayor and councilor. It highlights Seattle’s size, waterfront, parks, and climate as context for his public life.
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Wigan
Bob” Hesketh
Bob
Scotland
Seattle
Wigan Examiner
Washington
Robert B. Hesketh
Thomas Hesketh
Alaska
Orient
New York City
Hesketh
Engagement Dilemmas and Bigamy Question Answered
A young German fiancée asks whether to accept his behavior before marriage. The advisor warns against trust, suggests delaying the engagement, and notes risks of male company. In a second letter a wife questions using her husband’s legal name. guidance urges using his lawful name and being truthful to family.
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Q—Ii
Miss Grey
Louise. A
Final count due on Seven Sisters recall petitions
In Olympia on July 29 the final tally of the first recall petition batch is expected this afternoon with remaining copies to be finished by Friday night within the legal limit. The prosecuting attorney charged extortion against BE W Slattery alias B W Slater for allegedly impersonating a police officer and demanding money from women.
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Olympia
BE. W. Slattery
B. W. Slater
Servians of Seattle Plan Sunday Meetings
Two big meetings of Servians in Seattle are set for Sunday at the Labor Temple to raise funds and recruit volunteers for the homeland struggle. The Croatian League of America meets at 10 in the morning and the United Servian Society at 3 PM, with warlike discussions expected.
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Seattle
Labor Temple
Croatian League of America
United Servian Society
Seattle Woman Guides Ship in Storm to Save It
In Honolulu July 28 the schooner Zampa limped into port with water leaking and cargo scattered. Mrs. John Jansen of Seattle, wife of the captain, took the wheel as the four crew fought gales for 22 days to keep the vessel afloat. The Zampa carried phosphate rock and awaits advice from San Francisco before sailing again.
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Honolulu
H. L
John Jansen
Seattle
Mra. Jansen
San Francisco
Lets Em Marry Rosie Bernard Finds Wandering Bride
In Spokane the girl Rosie Bernard who ran away from home to marry John Fulgaro is returned to her intended. Probation Officer Merrill reports Fulgaro's record satisfactory and advises the couple to wed.
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Rosie Bennard
Spokane
John Fulgaro
Merrill
Fulgaro
N P S New Commissary Elevates Dining Car Service
The Northern Pacific opens a modern commissary plant in Seattle’s King Street yards. Master chefs oversee pies, breads, meats and dairy from Kent farm to trains, with automatic refrigeration and a goal to minimize on-car prep. W L Laurence and D B Tobias oversee operations. H J Titus supervises dining car service.
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Northern Pacific
King St
W. L. Laurence
D. 8. Tobias
H. J. Titus
N. P
St. Paul
Portland
Seattle
Kent
Wanted: 500 pound granite head stone
A Washington Monumental Co notice asks for the return of a stolen or missing 500 pound granite head stone that disappeared from its site overnight. The ad specifies the culprit must be a man and notes no wagon wheels or auto signs were found, claiming the boulder may have evaporated.
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Washington Monumental Co
Third and
Stewart St
Water Shut Off on Spokane Street and Youngstown Area
Water will be shut off on Spokane street from 16th avenue to 8th avenue, extending into all of Youngstown, on Wednesday evening from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, affecting nearby properties and services.
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Spokane St
16Th Av
Alki Av
Youngstown
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City
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Westlake Market
Krinke
Piano School
Leo- Catalogue
Birds of Paradise
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L. R. Clark
D. D
Regal Dental
D. 0
3Rd Ave
N. W. Cor, Union St
Cynthia Grey
Ming
Bedelia
Morey Stationery Co
First Ave
Columbia St
Idah McGlone Gibson
Stearns’ Electric
Quary Service
ICE Delivery CO. Elliott
Ee Stewart House
Pike Public Market
Roe
Servians
Mdougall
Southwick
Second AV
Pike &T
Rh. BB. Gagh
Blore
Pike St
Beecham’s
Bozes
Browns Optical Dept
Ines
Badwin J
Seattle Engineering School
W. Roy St
People's Bank Elliott
Fifth
Union
WicCarron
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