Bonds to Finance Skagit Utility Project Proposal
An ordinance proposes issuing 5.5 million dollars in bonds to fund the Gorge Creek Skagit development. Engineer Dimock estimates costs reach 11 million, double the initial estimate. The bond bill is in New York expert Chester B. Mass and goes to the city for review by utilities and finance committees. A survey will determine funds, with possible 900 thousand dollar reduction by striking interest charges.
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Gorge Creek
Skagit
Dimock
Chester B. Mass
B. Pitagerald
Drowned Father Tries to Save Daughter at Middletown Reservoir
In Conn Middlefield near Laurel Brook an aged farmer Levi age 70 tries to rescue his daughter Olive age 28 from self harm at a reservoir. Both enter the water and drown within feet of each other as the mother rushes out to aid, after Olive leaps in and Levi follows.
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Struc
Coal for Digging Offered on Harristown Road
Contractors grading on Harristown state road found coal while work and offered digging rights to interested locals. The notice states winter halted activity but access remains open to those who dig.
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Harristown State Road
Smallest English Church of England School Closes
The Isle of Y church school, believed to be the smallest in England, closes with average attendance of about children. Pupils will be taken to the next nearest school.
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England
London
Church England School
Isle of 'Y
United Kingdom
Boy Song Marvel to Appear At Montelius Hall
George B. Frasier Jr. eight, Seattle boy soprano, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday June 10 in the Montelius building hall. Anita Brooks eleven will dance Zam overture, Las Vegas? No, Los Angeles. Frasier’s sister Jean eleven will sing and exhibit paintings. Proceeds aid Frasier’s musical education and Seattle’s jobless men. Frasier is rival to Tacoma’s Robert Murray thirteen known for higher notes.
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George B. Frasier, Jr
Seattle
Montelius
Anita Brooks
Miniature St. Dénis
Clara Brooks
Frasier
Jean Frasier
Anna Fordyce
Shelah Fordyce
Tacoma
Robert Murray
Hero of Pole Dash is Dead
Maurice Connell longtime U S weather observer and one of three survivors of the Greeley North Pole expedition died in San Jose at 69. He resigned two months ago for health reasons and is survived by a son George A Connell of Alameda California and a daughter Mrs George Griffin of Brooklyn New York.
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San Jose
Cal
Maurice Connell
United States
Connell
Greeley
North Pole
Schley
George A. Connell
Alameda
George Griffin
Brooklyn
WN. Y
Little Home Differs in Prohibition Era Stop
Patrol officers Bryant and Ellis seized five gallons of moonshine and 130 gallons of prune mash from a Myrtle and Wilson avenue dwelling. Mash was destroyed and evidence held. Sasaki, a 40 year old laborer, fined $100 in police court for liquor violations after arrest at 1007 Weller Street. dry squad seized 96 gallons of salt, with 76 gallons destroyed and 200 gallons of mash.”
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Myrtle
Wilson Ave
C. Ll. Bryant
A. H. Ellis
Sasaki
Weller St
Murder Suspect Priest Escapes After Arrest in Arkansas
The Rev C W Hughes Gedite minister arrested in Mount Ida for the Mrs McKennon murder fled a hotel jail after sliding down a sheet rope. Mrs McKeenan was found mutilated at the Buckville farm. four relatives were detained then released. Hughes remains held on $2000 bail.
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Mount Ida
Ark
C. W. Hughes
McKeenan
Alfred Smith
Hughes
Best Husband in Two Shoes Quits
London reports Mrs. Catherine Hill praising her husband at Marylebone police court as they discuss their 30 year marriage. The husband insisted he did not want her back and was ordered to pay six dollars and twenty six cents weekly.
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London
Altho
Catherine Hill
Marylebone
Miss Gertrude Klein Wins 500 Dollar Essay Prize
New York stenographer Miss Gertrude Klein won a $500 prize for a 300 word essay in a contest run by Associated First National Pictures.
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Gertrude Klein
New York
Associated First National Pictures
Knife GrinderTurns Moralist In Salt Lake City Visit
An itinerant knife grinder named Needs No Name dazzled reporters and drew crowds in a police press room, trading sharpened blades for 15 20 cent pieces and preaching against vanity. He mixed vaudeville with religious sermon, declaring Jesus the path and likening his act to a modern Savonarola while earning a modest payday.
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Montana
Moyntebank
Babylon
Jesus
Paul
The
Nazarene
Princelets Parade on Second Ave Before Matinee Shrine Show
Twenty two diminutive princes will parade up Second Ave Saturday at noon. The procession precedes a matinee of Visions of Cinderella at the Shrine Auditorium presented by Nile Temple. Special coronation services follow at Lincoln Park.
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2Nd Ave
Second Ave
Shrine Auditorium
Nile Temple
Lincoln Park
Portland Raids Crack Down on Gambling Dens
Sheriff Hurlburt leads a Portland crackdown after Multnomah County grand jury indictments. Nine men are jailed with warrants out for several others as officers raid dens citywide in the pursuit of gambling.
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Tady Luck
Portland
Hurlburt
Multnomah County
Ink Vandalism Hits London Women and Men
Report from London dated June 3 describes vandals splashing ink on women’s coats and damaging men’s clothing. Police note several complaints as attacks extend to various garments.
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London
Quakers Drop Ban Against Dancing Rules Change
Philadelphia report says Quakers have removed from their moral code references to dancing card playing and music, ending a long held ban for both men and women. The move alters longstanding sect rules.
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Philadelphia
Coliseum in Rome Leased to Motion Picture Company
The historic Colosseum in Rome has been leased to a motion picture company for use in filming and related activities. The arrangement formalizes a partnership between the city authorities and the film producer, enabling production work on the ancient structure under regulatory oversight.
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Rome
Seattle student leads drive to Bryn Mawr summer school
Miss Creigh Cunningham, UW senior and theater benefit promoter, mobilizes support to raise $500 for a Seattle girl to attend Bryn Mawr summer school for women workers. She coordinates outreach from candy sales to enlistment of volunteers as an undergraduate field representative on the Northwestern field committee of the national board of the W. C. T. U.
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Creigh Cunningham
University of Washington
Seattle
Bryn Mawr
Cunningham
Northwestern
National Board of the
W. C
Bigger Pacific Fleet Planned
Navy plans to reorganize the U S fleet to create a main Pacific fleet are advancing despite the Alameda naval base provision being removed from the appropriation bill. High officers note the change would still require years to complete but aim to concentrate battleships on the Pacific coast while forming an Atlantic fleet and balancing upkeep across coasts.
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Washington
Navy Department
Pacific Ocean
Alameda Naval Base
San Francisco Bay
Navy
Alameda
Senate
Harding
Denby
Pacific
Atlantic
These Salesmen Are on the Right Track
Chicago June 3 The traveling salesmen association meeting displays portraits of stunning girls in gowns, suggesting it matters less what is worn and more who wears it.
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Chicago
National Traveling Salesmen's Association
Ad Clubs to Hold Joint Meet in Seattle
The Seattle Ad club and the Women's Ad club plan a joint meeting Monday at 6 15 p m at Blancs cafe Speakers include Dr W B Beekman head of research at the Puyallup Fruit Growers association Dr C J Hawkins pastor of Plymouth Congregational church and Prof Clark T Bissett of the University of Washington law department R B Morgan advertising manager of Frederick Nelsons will preside
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Seattle
Ad Club
Women's Ad Club
Et Blanc’s
W. 8. Beekman
Puyallup Fruit Growers Association
C. J. Hawkins
Plymouth Congregational Church
Clark T. Bissett
Law
University of Washington
R. BE. Morgan
Frederick Nelson's
Big Bertha Shells Costly to Paris
Paris reports damage from German big Berthas and aviators and Zeppelins during the war totaling more than 15 million dollars. Losses from explosion of war materials reach about 7 million dollars.
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Paris
Saloonkeeper and bartender jailed in anti-booze case
Joseph Abel a Jersey City saloonkeeper and his bartender were each sentenced to three months in jail after arrest for violating the state anti-booze enforcement law.
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Barkeep
Jersey City
Hudson County
Joseph Abel
Lazy Drug Clerks Cost Government Millions
Government estimates show drug clerks fail to affix revenue stamps on cosmetics medicines and other items costing the government about 20 million dollars annually. Investigations at drug stores reveal proprietors insist stamps be used while clerks are forgetful or fatigued.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
May Sees Peak in Personal Crisis Reports
A May surge in personal crisis reports surpasses any other month, with higher incident counts indicating seasonal stress factors or reporting trends. The data highlight May as the month with the greatest volume of crisis notices compared to prior periods.
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Miller Brothers
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Kan
Kristoferson Milk
Littul
Parson
Tailored Ready Co
Pike St
Gately’s
Fifth Ave
Pike and
Union Streets
Pike
Francis White
Hannah Kaufman
Westlake
Me Tohety
Reenwood
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