Brewery raid nets beer seizure and arrests in Seattle
Police raided a house at 2332 W Newton late Thursday night and arrested R C Cooper 34 a Canadian sailor, charging operation of a large scale brewery. Seized 700 quarts of beer and bottling equipment, one dozen bottles kept as evidence, rest destroyed. Cooper held on 750 bail. A second raid at Kamp hotel 2204 First Ave led to arrest of Della Watson 34 and seizure of 200 quarts CANADIAN beer. Watson held on state liquor charge. Mrs Lillian Smith 31 arrested at 92 Main St for allegedly selling moonshine and held on 750 bail.
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W. Newton Sted Beer
J. L. Allen
R. C. Cooper
Cooper
Kamp
First Ave
Della Watson
Lillian Smith
Main St
Five Held In Booze Plot Involving Furniture Dealer
Jacob Salzman a furniture dealer at 225 16th Ave admitted loading the contraband "furniture" on a seized car and was ordered to fail by Lyle. David Trotaky a second hand dealer at 1606 Washington Ave was also questioned by the prohibition director. The Los Angeles prisoners Tom J. Clark C S Atwood Morris Rodinsky and Benny Goldsmith are held on charges of conspiring to bring in a large quantity of liquor and may be sent to Seattle for trial.
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Lyle
David Trotaky
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Los Angeles
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Seattle
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Morris Rodinsky
Benny Goldsmith
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Stanford Head to Be Entertained in Washington Luncheon
Alumni of Stanford now in Washington will host a luncheon in honor of President Ray L. Wilbur at the Washington Annex on Friday noon. Guests include Dr. Henry Suzzalo of the University of Washington and Lieut. J. A. Macready, Stanford graduate and record-holding aviator in Seattle. Wilbur tours the country promoting Stanford's endowment drive and has given several commencement addresses on the tour.
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State of Washington
Ray L. Wilbur
Stanford
Washington Annex
Henry Suzzalio
University of Washington
J. A. Macready
Seattle
Wilbur
Harbor Works Expansion at Southampton 300 Acres
Southampton harbor projects span 300 acres. The first British navigation act Wag paaned in 1381, signaling early regulatory milestones.
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Southampton
England
Roy Rubenstein’s Wild Auto Ride Ends Safely
Roy Rubenstein, a Tacoma boy left alone in a family car at Broadway and Madison Street, started the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole after the brake loosened. Pedestrians rushed to help. Roy lay crying but unhurt as his mother confirmed the incident.
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Roy
Broadway
Madison St
Tacoma
Yale Planks and Convention Talk Shape State GOP Platform
The text outlines GOP proposals on direct primary reform and an anti narcotic act while noting the convention agenda in Chehalis with delegates arriving. It mentions Hart as a potential opponent to poll tax repeal and predicts Malcolm Douglas may be temporary chair and keynote speaker.
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Minnesota
Hart
Pierce County
Chehnnan
Malcolm Douglas
Seattle
King County
Republican Party
Douglas
Poindexter
Jones
Presbytery Backs Protest Against Sunday Fair Opening
A motion condemning the opening of the Western Washington State Fair at Puyallup on Sunday was passed unanimously by the Presbytery of Seattle at a meeting in Meves cafeteria. All churches were represented, though not officially, at the gathering.
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Puyallup
Presbytery of
Seattle
Meves
Forest Fire Destroys Toulon Forest Acres
A large fire swept through the famous Toulon forest on June 9, destroying many acres of trees and threatening nearby developments. Fire crews fought the flames as authorities assess damage and containment progress.
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Toulon
Steer Gores Five Men Before Beulah Loco Steer Is Shot
A wild steer escaped near Beulah in Puebla, goring five men before being fatally shot by authorities. The incident disrupted activity as responders tended to the injured. Authorities investigated the animal’s escape and the handling of the subsequent shooting.
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Amuck
Puebla, Col
Beulah
Gypsy the Wanderer Beckons Seattle Crowd on 60th US Tour
Photo by Price and Carter Star Staff Photographers. Joe Belaky known as Gypsy the Wanderer tours Seattle on his 60th United States visit in 17 years. The performer claims a railfare debt of 284667, says he never worked or stole, and entertains as a street contortionist and strongman while his younger half brother collects tips. He travels with a brother and arrived on the No 3 express from Chicago, planning a quick departure.
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Russia
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Chicago
Joe Belaky
Infuriated Hog Causes Panic in Berlin Market
An escaped hog charged through the market section of Berlin triggering a panic. Ten policemen pursued but could not corner the animal and ultimately shot it to stop it.
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Berlin
He Stopped Them With Hot Grease
Gary Indiana June. Toby Finety e a farmer near Schererville objected to motorists speeding past his house. He poured melted grease over the roadway and all had to slow down.
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Toby Fientye
Schererville
Plans Merger of Railways Ties Three or Four Groups
William Bierd president of the Chicago and Alton says a three or four system merger is under consideration. An act directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and recommend beneficial consolidations. Ripley of Harvard was asked to prepare statistics and the Southwest is highlighted as a merger focus.
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United States
William
Bierd
Chicago & Alton Railroad
The
United Press Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Blerd
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Texas
Interstate Commercce Commission
Harding to Get Rail Men Plea
A Cincinnati based committee for 1,200,000 rail shop and maintenance workers begins drafting an appeal to President Harding to suspend the $109,000,000 wage cuts set to take effect July 1. The plan includes a detailed written argument and expert wage-cost analysis.
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Ohio
Harding
United States Railway Labor Board
Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Harfing
Washington
Harding Ia
Chicago
Marine Department
Valentino not carefree yet in bigamy case reopening
Los Angeles reports District Attorney Woolwine plans to reopen the case against Rudolph Valentino after a judge freed him in a bigamy charge involving Winifred Hudnut. Witnesses from the original case were subpoenaed before the grand jury, and Woolwine said the justice verdict is not final.
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Lansing
Warren
Los Angeles
Rudolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnut
Woolwine
Valentino
Cripple Rescues Dog from Shaft in England
Longton officials report that George Simmonds, a cripple, descended an unused mine shaft to rescue a dog, risking his life in a daring effort. The incident occurred in Longton on June 9.
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Longton
England
George Simmonds
Amphion Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
A members only dinner and annual meeting of the Amphion Society was held Wednesday evening at the Engineers Club. Officers were elected and all reports indicated continued activity and engagement among members.
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Amphion Society
Engineers Club
Burglar Milky Bob Notes Sherry and Whisky After West Side Robbery
A burglar who signed as Milky Bob left a note after robbing a West Side residence saying I dont like your sherry but your whisky is pretty good He also boasted of a successful season. The incident occurred in New York on June 9.
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Milky Bob
West Side
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