Wealth in South Sea Sought In Tahiti Treasure Hunt
London reports a Tahiti tale of eight years spent seeking buried treasure on Pinaki Island in the Paumotus. Four men looted a Peruvian church treasure during a revolution, buried it on an uninhabited island, and fled. survivor Killrain, seeking the cache with Thompson’s help, has not found it, but a new expedition is being organized in Tahiti.
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Armory Construction Planned Here Following Site Talks
Aberdeen officials announce construction of a state armory here within weeks after a meeting with property owners to select a suitable site. The legislature has appropriated 125000 dollars and the city has donated the land.
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Seattle Beaches Open June 15 For Summer Fun
City beaches including Alki Mt Baker Madrona Green Lake and Seward open June 15 with no lifeguards until then. Attendance last season reached 428463 with 113 adults and 136 children saved by lifeguards and Madrona Beach topping 129322 visitors.
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Wants New Trial for Son's Slayer
Knox Indiana June 4 Cecil Burkett must stand trial again after a conference with Harry Slavin Bennie Slavin’s father said We will prosecute until justice is done I demand another trial The jury stood still on manslaughter and acquitted on the first ballot When the disagreement was reported to the judge 11 jurors stood for conviction and one for acquittal Cecil will be retried in October Dilts announced
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Inhuman Claim Ends With Property Restitution
Mrs. Mary E. Miller a 77 year old woman who called her daughter inhuman after a deed to her son in law was reversed in superior court Judge Otis W Brinker ordered her to regain her half worth six thousand five hundred dollars in a yesterday afternoon ruling.
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Roses Sale to Raise Funds for House of Good Shepherd
The Young Ladies Institute plans a roses sale to raise $20,000 for the House of Good Shepherd. Miss Hanna Tierney leads teams selling baskets of flowers on city streets with the slogan Roses at whatever price you want to give.
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Court Rules Prize Distribution Not Lottery Under City Law
Superior Court Judge Walter M. French ruled that the Society theatre and related parties were not violating the city anti lottery statute by distributing Northwest Products Advertising association prizes to individuals holding numbered tickets after seating. The decision held that merely giving prizes to audience members does not constitute a lottery.
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Mrs Young's Funeral Arrangements Announced
Funeral services for Mrs. Tena A. Young are set for 2 p m Sunday at Breitz Undertaking, 15 North 36th Street. Burial will follow at Washeili cemetery. Mrs Young of 3616 Phinney Avenue is survived by her husband a son and three brothers.
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Government agent seeks return of jewels bought for Peggy Joyce
In Chicago a government agent demanded the return of jewels valued at several hundred thousand dollars. The items were purchased for Peggy Hopkins Joyce during her honeymoon in Europe.
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League Forms to Lower Taxes In Seattle Campaign
Civic and business leaders form a Taxpayers League at Knights of Pythias hall with John W. Roberta as temporary chairman and Homer M. Hill as secretary. A permanent organization will be set up at the next meeting within ten days to push tax reduction efforts statewide, including possible court action to enforce the 1909 budget law as it affects Seattle schools. Governor Hart calls a June 20 meeting of tax bodies across the state.
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Prison Dawns for Fugitive after 18 Years on the Run
Peter Kohl, once a Watertown dye merchant, was captured after 18 years fleeing arrest. In 1903 he faced a misdemeanor charge, fled with accomplice Fred Stephenson during a jail break, and drifted west until Milwaukee recognition led to his capture. He received 20 days in jail.
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Fish rehabilitation hearing set for Puget Sound resources
The state fisheries board holds its first local public hearing on fishery rehabilitation for Puget Sound. It will take place at 10 a m on June 20 in the Chamber of Commerce assembly rooms, conducted by Director B. E. A. Seaborg and chairman F E F Sims, with L H Darwin, Capt. Harry Ramwell and E P Blake as board members.
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Fef. A. Sims
L. H. Darwin
Harry Ramwell
E. P. Blake
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Outline of Federal Compensation Bill Set for Club Meeting
Mrs Frances Co Axtell of Bellingham, former chairman of the federal employees compensation commission, will outline the compensation bill to members of the King County Democratic club at Meves cafeteria at noon.
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Bellingham
Dazed Worker Shoots Self in Portland Yard Tragedy
Edward B. Hull a 66 year old shipyard worker is dead after he shot himself following a timber accident that left his stenographer Mins Carlson 35 wounded with a life threatening injury in hospital. Hull’s separation from his wife is cited as a factor. His daughter discovered the body after a shot was heard in his room. No motive was given by employers.
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Ruth St Denis Slams Club Women's Garb as Immodest
CAMP CURRY California June 4 Ruth St Denis criticizes the dress of California clubwomen at their convention calling their attire immodest ugly and crude while praising her own tricolette tunic and corduroy trousers. She mocks khaki street outfits and advocates elastic jerseys to reveal youth.
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Ruth St. Denis
California
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School Board Opposes Full Budget Publication
The Seattle School board yesterday refused full budget publication, saying detailed disclosure would cost taxpayers. It plans to ask Taxpayers' League officials to seek mandamus to compel budget publication under the 1909 law as it applies to the district.
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Seattle
Night Fire Destroys Tacoma Marine Plant
A blaze destroyed a Tacoma marine plant during the night causing extensive damage. Investigators priced the loss and safety officers began securing the scene as crews battled the flames. In Paris, the Engel Grosse art auction realized about 1,000,000 in three days, 200,000 over estimates.
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Marine Products Co
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Police character Edward Kensington killed by Mrs Cass
Mrs Cass fired three shots at Edward Kensington after he assaulted her and refused to stop. He died instantly. A coroner's jury exonerated and commended Mrs Cass for the lethal act.
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Helen Cass
Edward Kensington
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Duke of Marlborough engagement shocks London society
The Duke of Marlborough plans a second marriage to Gladys Deacon of Boston, disappointing locals who hoped he would wed an Englishwoman after a seven year desertion and his estranged wife seeks a divorce.
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Duke of Marlborough
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