City Council Votes Reward After Woman Slugger Attacks
After a dozen brutal assaults on women and numerous robberies, the city council approves a 1000 reward for each arrest and conviction of the attacker. Captain Tennant notes many unreported cases and warns that fear spreads as reports circulate of a dangerous assailant. A victim on Lake Avenue fought off a man who fled toward Yesler Way. police could not locate him.
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Charles Tennant
Ttte
Capt. Tennant
G. M. Keefe
Lake Ave
Arepa
Yesler Way
United States Not Bound by France on Alsace Lorraine Aims
Washington officials state the United States is not obligated to back France in reclaiming Alsace Lorraine nor to align with allies on this issue. They emphasize the U S position is not to influence European political aims but to support Belgium's restoration.
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United Freee
Washington
United States
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Anatria
Falfour
England
Bismarck
America
U. S&s
Borst
Belgium
Guards To Remain In Federal Service In Washington
Olympia officials reported that National Guard troops now in federal service will continue guard duty in the state. The message, received by Gov. Lister from Secretary of War Baker, confirms the extension of federal use of the guards.
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Olympia
National Guard
Gov
Lister
Baker
Local clothing and shoe firms list historical retailers
A long roster of clothing and footwear shops including The Hub Clothing Co Friedman & Wolfson Hatton-Oliver Gus Brown Carl Schermer Hutchinson John Lindh Company Outlet Clothing Co The Wilcox Co Sterling Men's Wear Co T J O'Neil Stone The Tailor Imperial Tailoring Co Oxford Tailoring Kane The Tailor S H Sacks Pendleton Holt Stamm Brothers Burnside Hat Co Florsheim Shoe Co Plymouth Shoe Co etc. The compiled directory names numerous stores and brands across tailoring and shoe retail segments.
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the Hub Clothing Co
Friedman & Wolfson Hatton-Oliver
Gus Brown
Carl Schermer
W. B. Hutchinson
Nickerson Co
John Lindh Company
Outlet Clothing Co
the Wilcox Co
Sterling Men’s Wear Co
T. J. O’neil Stone
the Tailor, Inc
Stone Brothers
J. M. Cunningham
Seven & W. H. Butchart
Stetson Tailors
C. Aragona
Butler & Blumenthal
J. B. Tracy
Imperial Tailoring Co
Oxford Tailoring Co
Kane the Tailor
S. H. Sacks
Gill to arrest strikebreaker foreman here
City detectives received orders from Mayor Gill to arrest Gang Foreman Wallace of the streetcar strikebreakers at the Georgetown barnes after he and others beat and nearly killed William Levin a Jewish strikebreaker when he refused to go to Tacoma. Levin was moved to a doctor in the Lyon building and sought protection from the mayor as mutiny reportedly grew among the workers.
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Girl
Wallace
Georgetown
Barnes
William Levin
Tacoma
Levin
Lyon
Ulll
Tuesaday Levi
Philadelphia
New York
Olli
City to Resist Traction Plan to Raise Fares
Mayor Gill moves to fight a plan by the traction company to raise fares and halt selling six car tickets for a quarter. Corporation Counsel Caldwell seeks guidance from the council, then contacts the state public service commission to present the city’s case at the Chamber of Commerce session.
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Gill
Caldwell
State Public Service Commission
Traction Company
Altho Caldwell
Lorder
Councilman Lane
Judiciary Committee
Public Service Commission
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Albo
Tighter censor rules curb war news to stop troop landings
New York July 31 A P VIOLATIONS BRING TIGHTER CENSOR RULES restricts publication of any word on American troop landings or abroad military preparations. George Creel declares penalties for violations while Secretary Baker backs rules and praises compliant papers. The government urges strict adherence and thanks newspapers for patriotic cooperation.
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New York
United States
Associated Presse
England
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Palma
Baker
Creel
Philadelphia native Morris named new envoy to Japan
Morris, a Philadelphian, is nominated to fill Tokio post left vacant by the death of George W. Guthrie. He stands as the new envoy choice amid the vacancy.
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Japan
Morris
Tokio
George W. Guthrie
Senate finance committee approves tax amendments to revenue bill
United Press Leased Wire reports the Senate Finance Committee agreed to a 2 percent corporate surtax an income surtax rise for incomes over 15000 a 1 a proof gallon increase on distilled spirits and a 60 cent per barrel increase on beer as amendments to the revenue bill.
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United Preee
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Regular cops to replace strike guards during protest
City officials clash over security as 19 special policemen were not confirmed by the council for guarding the express. Mayor Gill says regular officers will be assigned. The council approved 94 property guards for the traction company, with only Councilman Hesketh voting no. J. J. Stannard of Portland offered to study Cedar River power options for 750 in fees.
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Gill
Altho
Bolton
Aaid
Traction Company
Hesketh
J. J. Stannard
Portland
Council
Cédar River
Cedar Falls
Landeberg
Etty
Chamber Hosts Boy Delegates at Youth Congress Luncheon
The Cham Club hosts 150 boys from 102 cities and towns for a luncheon in Commercial Club rooms before the Youth Congress begins at Rolling Bay tomorrow. Delegates will hear debates on public questions and participate in discussions at Frank Moran's private school for boys.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Congress of Youth
Rolling Bay
Frank Moran
Congress
Coast Guard Yeoman Alexander Hope Dies at Desk
Alexander Hope, a 38 year old United States Coast Guard yeoman, was found dead at his desk in room 202 of the federal building Tuesday morning. He had served 14 years in the Coast Guard.
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Alexander Hope
United States Coast Guard Service
Federal Building
Anarchists Fire Along Root's Siberia Route
Reports from Russia describe anarchists setting fire to ridges ahead of Elihu Root's train in Siberia. The train was delayed 30 hours for bridge repairs, then further blaze damage at Viatka station endangering cars and coaches. The mission escaped as the engineer kept calm and maneuvered away from the flames.
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Siberia
Russia
Root
Viatka
Gregory Mason
New York
Gregory
Gen Liggett to Review Presidio Reserve Officers
Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett commanding the Western army department will review the student officers at the Presidio training camp in San Francisco. The event caps the camp’s closing features as routine instruction nears completion.
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San Francisco
Hunter Liggett
Western Army Department
Presidio
Convict cornered near Petaluma after escape
Carl Otto, an escapee from San Quentin, was surrounded by about 100 men in a gulch outside Petaluma after stabbing Officer Gust Jewett. The sheriff believes Otto will not be captured alive and may kill himself if cornered. Jewett’s wounds are not life threatening and he is recovering.
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United Freee
Petaluma
Cal
Sary
Carl Otto
Gust Jewett
Otto
San Quentin
Jewett
Four Indian Half-Breeds Kill Man In Everett
Four Indians beat Bob Silester to death with clubs in Everett and buried him in sand. Authorities say they believed Silester was possessed of evil spirits. Sheriff arrested the group. Four men previously held on charges of being slackers were released after registering.
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Everett
Bob Silester
Silester
Joseph Springer
Ben Barratt
Harry Applebaum
A. Merkle
Senate booze fight heads to vote on constitutional amendment
In Washington July 31 the Drys predict passage while wets argue failure. Debate resumes in the Senate as a vote on the constitutional amendment approaches tomorrow. House leaders plan a fierce clash if the Senate passes it with new Dry votes expected from fresh members.
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United Presse
Washington
Senate
House
Eldes
Webb
Enid
Randall
California
Longworth
Ohio
Meeker
Missouri
Tacoma to get new ship building plant
Founda tion Co of New York will establish another shipyard in Tacoma to fill an order for 40 wooden vessels for the French government, contingent on satisfactory tide flat transportation. Also notes the Admiral Dewar losing a propeller blade in San Francisco and scow shortages for salmon canneries in Bellingham with large catches reported on Lummi Island and nearby plants.
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Tacoma
The
Foundation Co
New York
United Presse
Bellingham
Lummi Island
Weather update from Des Moines Iowa on July 31
The weather man reported Iowa’s average temperature at 88 degrees by 10am with a forecast of a near 100 degree high for the day. He noted some relief but not much in sight.
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United Prot
Des Moines
Iowa
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SSR Mss Meu Be
Seattle
Real Credit
Ivery
Second Ave
Pine St
Creamer
S. Eleventh St. Tecoma
Westinghouse
U. S
Pendleton & Holt Stamm Brothers
Wm. C. Green McDonald Hat Shop
K. K. Tvete
Burnside Hat Co
Black and White Hat Co
E. L. Tvete
C. C. Filson
J. S. Marcusson Young & Baile Hardeman Hat Store
Eastern Outfitting Co
Westberg & Childs Pacific Outfitting Co
Florence Company
Gately’s
New York Outfitting Co
F. C. Kavanaugh . Thal
A. P
White House
Gilson Gardner
Minnie Abbot
Jeanette Frothingham
Mary Ingham
Bb. RR. Kinkhead
B. Hilles
B. G. Reyneau
Julia Hurlbut
John Winters Urannan
Misa Doris Stevens
Anne Martin
Misa
Rigg
Pike
Third Ave
Wash
Elihu Root
Gen. Liggett
Mia
Florence
Second
UNION
Dewey
Admiral Dewar
Sinaloa
Cape Blanco
RS. Hoyt
C. Henry Smith Co
Washington Savings and Loan Association
Heccarch Institute
National Dental Association
Jeane
Battle Creek
H. T. Harv
Michigan State Board Dental Examiners
Eitel
N. W. Carver Pike
Swift
Elliott
Sndays
the Bank For Your Savings
Bank For Savings
Fourth Ave
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