Murderer Goes East for Trial
Jay R. B. Allan, convicted in Tacoma for the March 6 murder of Robert Davis, leaves Tacoma under guard for New York City to face murder and bank robbery charges. Allan, sentenced to life, may face death penalty in New York. extradition papers signed by Acting Governor Mart.
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Tacoma
Jay RB
Allan
Robert Davis
Gordon Hanley
New York City
Brooklyn
New York
Davia
New York State
Mart
Field Marshal Haig Sells Whisky Firm Sale
London June 4 The famous name of Haig may disappear from British bottles and three noted soldiers will draw no more dividends from the whisky firm. Chief owners of John Haig & Co. sold to the Distillers Co. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Lieut Col Oliver Haig and Major John Haig receive more than 500000 dollars for their interest.
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London
Haig
John Haig & Co
Distillers Co
Sir Douglas Haig
Oliver Haig
John Haig
Argentina Posts Record Trade Surplus in 1918
Buenos Aires reports a trade balance of £200,000,000 with exports reaching $225,000,000 for 1918, beating the 1915 record by nearly $200,000,000. The figures underscore Argentina’s strong foreign trade performance during the year.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
McGilvra Heads King County War Savings Stamp Drive
Oliver C. McGilvra, now Seattle attorney, takes charge of King County and Seattle thrift and war savings stamp campaign aiming for a $5,954,300 quota through June 1 1919. He urges civic groups to promote sales noting new thrift stamp series with higher interest for small investors and limited $1000 per person.
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Second Ave
Seattle
Oliver C. McGilivra
John J. McGilvra
Warhington
United States
Lincoln
Nelson Chilberg
J. WB. Chilbern
Madison Park
Lake Washington
Oliver C. McGib Vrn
McGillvra
Cooper
Twelve Alaskans Die After Dinner at Mine
Thirty six prominent Alaskans dined at Yukon Gold plant No 54 on Hunker Creek May 22. Twelve are dead and four critically ill from ptomaine poisoning with a rare germ called hotitus identified. Names of victims include George Mundeon, Antoine Zachelovitch, Otto Nordling, Finley McDonald, Angus Chisholm, Albert Gauderion, William Layeon, Adrian Barrette, Alphonse Rioux, John Grant, John Thompson, and William McNeill, all linked to Dawson, Antigonish, or nearby communities.
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Dawson
Y. T
Yukon Gold Company
Hunker Creek
North America
Thoas
George Mundeon
Montreal
George Munday
Antoine Zachel
Ovich
Smith
Dalmatia
Otto Nordling
Sweden
Finley McDonald
New Glasgow
Angus Chisholm
Antigonish
Vancouver
Albert Gauderiou
St. Thomas
Quebec
Wiliam Cyrus Law Eon
Fort Boott
Kansas
Oroville
Cal
American Aviation Corps
France
Adrian Barrette
Bartholomew
Alphonse Rioux
John Grant
Repen
Col
John Thompson
Ireland
William McNeill
Relief Vessel Heads to Alaska to Aid Influenza Stricken Regions
The U S Marblehead sails from San Francisco bound for Alaska with supplies and medical staff to aid the influenza epidemic sweeping the territory. Dutch Harbor and Unalaska report nearly the entire population affected, with Brutus and Chalga as the only local nursing staff. Marblehead will stop at Port Townsend to onboard more physicians and nurses.
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San Francisco
U. S. & Marblehead
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
Brutus
Marblehead
Port Townsend
Wash
Sir Albert Turns to Golf After War Says Who's Who
London reports Sir Albert Stanley plans leisure golf time after the war. As president of the board of trade he played a key role in railway disputes, earning praise for tact and frankness. Born in the U.S. at age 11, he rose from Detroit streetcar messenger to London Electric Railways chief executive by 36. Now 49, health strain prompts rest.
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London
Sir Albert Stanley
Albert
Board of Trade
England
Stanley
America
Detroi Street Railway
London Electric Railways
Theatres Palace Hip Opens New Vaudeville Show
Claire Hansen and the Village Four headline a schooldays act with harmony singing and comedy by five juveniles. Mareena Navarro and Mareena are promoted as top gymnastic vaudeville performers. Fitch Cooper offers eccentric musical impressions and humor. Alma Grant, Henry Gunson as The Lone Fisherman, and Chief Blue Cloud with Winona present novelty songs and character sketches. Blue Cloud, grandson of Chief Red Cloud and Carlyle Indian University graduate, will sing and dance with his Sioux partner.
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Claire Hansen
Village Four
Palace Hip
Mareena
Navarro
Fitch Cooper
Alma Grant
Henry Gunson
Blue Cloud
Winona
Red Cloud
Carlyle
Indian University
Salem considers quarantine to stem influenza outbreak
Salem health officers weigh placing the city under quarantine to halt a feared widespread influenza epidemic. Public health officials warn that without drastic action the illness could spread beyond Salem.
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Salem
Ore
Man Takes Self-Help Turn In Alley Dodging Saloon
A man’s day takes an ironic turn as he seeks safety in an alley to dodge a saloon scene. The incident reflects urban tension and self reliant behavior in a narrow street setting.
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Bon Ion
BON Ton
Worcester Corset Company
Geary St
Diamond Ave
Albert I Hansen
Sereed Ave
G. Beninghausen
Ie and
Chronometer Maker
Cherry St
Seattle, Wash
Shade
Attanta
Puget Sound Savings @ Loan Association
Pike Street
Field Marshal Haig
W. S.S
Women's Clubs
Cach Pols Ie
MacGilyra
Oliver C. McGilvra
Toda
Ray
Ee Stearns
Columbia
Honographi
Sir Albert
Tanle Rs
Littl
F. M. Jordan & Co
Frederick & Nelson
Aspendere
Werth
Thes
Tan and Wen
Sino Chambray
Black Sox
Union Store
Liberty Bonds
Are AM
Ste Nee
Seattle Wash
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