Firing at Jim Kim in Tong War in San Francisco
Early Tuesday Wong Lue, alleged Hip Sing tong gun man, fired at Jim Kim near 723 King Street and at Seventh Avenue and King Street. Patrolman B H Williams chased him for two blocks. Wong Lue fled but was captured and jailed on open assault charges with intent to kill likely filed.
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Jim Kim
Seventh Ave
King St
Wong Lue
B. H. Williams
Asenaasin
Kim
San Francisco
Strikers and police clash in Vera Cruz street battle
In Nogales Ariz a violent street clash left about fifteen people wounded including a woman. Strikers attacked strike breakers working for the city as police were summoned by Alderman Salome Cordoba. The mob hurled stones and fired shots. police returned fire and dispersed the crowd with several casualties on both sides.
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Nogales
Ariz
Vera Cruz
Salome Cordoba
Woman Held for Murder Ties to Riverside Killing
Mrs. John Brunen, wife of circus man Honest John, is jailed in Mount Holly charged with murder in the April Riverside killing of her husband. The shotgun blast through a window sparked a sensational case linking to the William Desmond Taylor murder in Los Angeles, as Brunen was a friend of Taylor.
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Mount Holly
N. J
John Brunen
Honest John
Brunen
Riverside
William Desmond Taylor
Los Angeles
Taylor
Senators Probe Naval Academy Amid Jewish Discrimination
Senator Sutherland denounces naval academy policies allowing discrimination against Jewish midshipmen and plans an investigation into Leonard Kaplan’s mistreatment. He notes Kaplan’s absence of a page number in the year book and alleges a motive to single him out among the class of 1922.
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Washington
United States Naval Academy
Senate
Sutherland
Republcan
West Virginia
Leonard Kaplan
Harding
The
Academy
Kaplan
Pacific Mills Buys 90 Miles of Timber for Ocean Falls Plant
Vancouver report says Pacific Mills Ltd of San Francisco purchased about 90 square miles of Skidegate inlet timber on Queen Charlotte Island from North American timber holding company for 1.5 million dollars. Timber will be logged and rafted to the Ocean Falls paper plant. Next week the company will award a contract to build a diversion dam near Ocean Falls at an estimated cost of 500 thousand dollars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Skidegate Inlet
Queen Charlotte Island
Pacific Mills, Ltd
San Francisco
North American Timber Holding Company
Ocean Falls
Seattle Community Service Banquet For Music Club Program
All Seattle residents with an interest in music are urged to attend a dinner hosted by the Seattle Community Service Thursday evening at 6320 p m in the Masonic Club banquet hall. The event is part of the Washington Federated Music club program with general music topics and an excellent program promised.
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Seattle
Seattle Community Service
Masonic Club
Washington Federated Music Club
Legate Murder Mystery On Night Drive Solved At Inquest
A late night struggle near a Main Street garage ended with Legate dying from a gunshot in a Buick touring car. The killer fled, but blood spatter and fingerprints on the running board and car back allegedly prove murder rather than suicide.
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Legate
Waleh
Indi Legate
Wild Man Sightings Tied to Grimes Murder Case
Witnesses described a tall bearded figure with bright eyes near the Grimes case. Real estate agent H Clark and others reported encounters while reports place Grimes sightings in Missouri, including Joplin. Police found the Blomster bodies with pockets rifled and some money remaining on Mrs Blomster.
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H. ©. Clark
Grimes
Missouri
Joplin
Faegwall
Blomsters
Bromster
Mrs. Blomster
Ownership changes for Palace Hip theater on Pacific coast
The Palace Hip theater changes proprietorship announced Monday by manager Joseph Muller. The venue, part of Marcus Loew’s chain, is transferred to Sam Harris and Irving C. Ackerman.
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Palace Hip
Joseph Muller
Pacific Coast
Marcus Loew
Sam Harris
Irving C. Ackerman
Disabled Schooner Rescued After 24 Hours Drifting
After a full day in the open Pacific the disabled fishing schooner Texas was located and rescued by the U S life saving tug Snohomish. The tug towed the vessel into Port Angeles where the Texas was found with a broken propeller shaft.
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Pacific
Texas
United States
Snohomish
Port Angeles
Water Shut-Off Notice for Several City Blocks
Water will be shut off on 42nd Ave 8 from Hudson to Alaska and on 43rd Ave 8 from Ferdinand to Snoqualmie on Wednesday June 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Expect disruption to surrounding properties and plan accordingly.
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42Nd Ave
Hudson At
Alaska St
43Rd Ave
Ferdinand St
Snoqualmie St
60 Killed in New York Tornado Toll Rises
New York, June 13. Sunday's storm took a toll of 60 lives, police say. Most victims were drowned, with 53 bodies recovered so far.
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New York
Springfield Storm Wide Damage Report
Property damage totaling thousands of dollars occurred in Springfield from a fierce rain and wind storm early today. Roofs were blown off trees uprooted and barns overturned. Transmission lines were down cutting wire service to surrounding towns. No deaths or injuries reported initially. crop damage expected to be heavy.
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Springtiely
Til
Springfield
Time Extended for Training Camp Quota
War department extends registration for citizens military training camp at Camp Lewis July 27 to August 25 to allow more Seattle youths aged 17 to 27 to enroll. About 70 spots remain. benefits include free transport tents uniforms and meals with sports hikes and athletics planned at the camp.
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Citizens
Camp Lewis
War Department
University St
Seattle
Park Opening Draws Motorists from Several Cities
Seattle motorists depart June 17 for Rainier National Park opening at Longmire Springs. A luncheon in Tacoma follows arrival at 12:40 p.m. Delegations from Spokane Yakima Bellingham and Portland join King and Pierce county groups. A 2 p.m. parade of decorated cars proceeds to the park and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Speakers at 8:20 p.m.
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Seattle
Longmire Springs
Rainier National Park
Tacoma Commercial Club
Tacoma
Spokane
Yakima
Bellingham
Portland
King
Pierce County
Irvin W. Stegaus
Tecoma Committee
H. A Chadwick
Tacoma Police Department
Commercial Club
Ziegaus
Park Company
Tons of Clothes for Near East Relief in Seattle Drive
A nationwide Near East relief drive yields a large Seattle collection of clothing for Armenia and the Near East war victims. By noon 160 stations had sent in garments, with an estimated 20 tons available for shipment aboard the American ship due June 23.
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Seattle
Armenia
Near East
Humane
Seattle drives need 3000 more for Pacific Northwest tour
Less than 3000 remains to reach the 15000 needed from Seattle for the Pacific Northwest Tourist association fund. A three day push by the Progressive Business club is underway. Ray Hodgdon says many canvassed lists met quotas, captains exceeded targets, and Seattle businessmen responded, recognizing regional benefit. Contributions may be sent to the Pacific Northwest Tourist association in the L C Smith building or given when committees visit.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
Progressive Business Club
Ray Hodgdon
L. C. Smith
Prosecutor Drops Charge on Doctor
Manslaughter charges against Dr. L. Charles Neville over Leona Utterbach’s death at a focal sanitarium were dismissed on Deputy Prosecutor Ralph Hammer’s motion for lack of evidence. The case, slated for trial in Superior Judge Everett Smith’s court, was dropped Monday.
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L. Charles Neville
Leona Utterbach
Ralph Hammer
Miss Utterbach
Everett Smith
Hammer
Realism for Fourth of July Stadium Program
The American Legion arranges a public Fourth of July event titled The Rescue of an Emigrant Train. The Improved Order of Red Men act as Indians opposing the Pioneers of Washington settlers in a staged historical tableau in the stadium. Community Service will contribute, with 7 p.m. concerts by the Legion band and special lighting for realism.
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American Legion
Improved Order of Red Men
Ralph H. Hall
George E. Mood
Washington
Earwigs in Roses Warn of Spread via Shipment
Botanical experts issue a warning about sending Seattle roses to other regions. Earwigs hide in rose petals and can be carried to distant cities, risking widespread spread unless blossoms are carefully inspected.
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Seattle
City seeks to stop lake contamination near Seattle beaches
Seattle city council acts to prevent lake contamination after Parks Superintendent Jesse A. Jackson cites Health Commissioner H. M. Read. Beaches could close if sewage continues to be dumped into the lake.
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Seattle Lakes
Jesse A. Jackson
Jackson
H. M. Read
Labor Boosts La Follette at AFL Convention Visit
Senator Robert M. La Follette arrives in Cincinnati to address the American Federation of Labor on child labor laws and labor politics. He seeks labor support for reelection as he is discussed as a 1924 presidential candidate, while the federation condemns the Harding ship subsidy bill as harmful to public interests and sea power.
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Ohio National Guard
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Congress
Organization of Committees
Federation of Labor Convention
Harding
James Duncan
Federation
Andrew Furuset
Seamen's Union
Action Urged On Ship Bill By President Harding
President Harding informs Republican leaders he will call an extraordinary session if the summer adjournment occurs without enacting the ship subsidy bill. He urges speedy action, stressing the merchant marine’s stakes and the need for early and favorable consideration.
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Washington
Harding
Republian
Congress
Campbell
Kansas
House Rules Committee
House
Committee On Rules
Rules Committee
Two Jailed On Jointist Charge In North End Inn Case
William Parent and J. J. Stack, owners of the North End Inn, were convicted of jointist charges and sentenced by Superior Judge J. T. Ronald. Parent received two to five years, Stack one to five years, both at Walla Walla. A waiter, J. B. White, got a suspended one to five year term. They were arrested March 20 after liquor was sold to deputies. Deputy prosecutors Batchelor and Ross were notified the case would be appeals ordinary.
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San Francisco
Mystic Shrine
Chicago
Honolulu
Earnest A. Cutts
Tam
Shriners
Enal Enginne
Prohibition
John Barleycorn
Salina
Kans
John Barleycom
Carrie Nation
Crewe
William Parent
J. J. Stack
North End
J.T. Ronald
Parent
Walla Walla
Stack
J. B. White
Sheriff's Office
Chester A. Batchelor
Bert C. Ross
Dainty pink brocade bustier with novelty braid trim
Advertisement describes a pink brocade bodice with elastic bust sections, low back, and strong boning shaping the figure. It features two heavy hook and eye closures, offered in sizes 24 to 26 and a Special priced at $2.50, on the Second Floor.
Button shipment features varied tones and prices
A department store inventory lists Swing and Wall style pictures in multiple sizes with prices 35c to $1.75. It highlights FIRST FLOOR Pearl Buttons in colors rose, red, sky-blue, navy, pink, yellow, gray, lavender, green in sizes 10 and 20 with 12 per card, freshwater pearls with 1f shank, two and four hole styles, and pearl balas. The Trimming Section offers button-coin stitching picoting and plaiting services with plain h 10c yard and scalloped hemstitching at 12-14c per yard.
Axminster Rugs Sizes 6x9 to 9x12 Carlton Series
Listing shows Axminster rugs in multiple sizes 6 by 9 and 7 6 by 9 0 8 3 by 10 6 and 9 by 12 with Carlton branding. Footnotes indicate variations including a 6 by 9 and 3 by 10 6 patterns.
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Carlton
Axminster Rugs
Battle Looms in Gas Probe
Washington reports a senate inquiry led by Senator La Follette will probe gasoline pricing and oil industry practices. The joint effort seeks to uncover schemes benefiting oil interests while evaluating government oil reserves and producer leverage amid a high storage surplus.
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Washington
la Follette
Senate
Senate Committee
Standard Oil
Dutch Royal Shell
Rockefeller
Committee of Public Lands
Fall
New York
Oil Trust
United States
Rate Victory for Willamette Valley Shippers by ICC
News from Seattle reports that interstate commerce commission upheld proportional class rates granted last February for Willamette valley shipments. Seattle and Western Washington shippers had pressed for lower rates to maintain established trade with the valley. Rail tariffs began at 60 cents per 100 pounds for first class, with protests from Portland traffic groups leading to suspensions during review.
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Seattle Tacoma
Willamette Valley
Transportation de the
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Seattle
Lamette Valley
Portland Traffic and Transportation Association
Saal
Bank tax plan to fund bonus payments proposed
Washington June 13 amendment to the McCumber bonus bill would have the treasury issue 2.5 billion in legal tender notes to pay soldiers. The Ladd proposal taxes banks on 50 percent of profits after a deduction and would fund the retirement through treasury transfers and foreign debt interest if needed.
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Washington
McCumber
Department
North Dakota
Ladd
Treasury Feo
Treasury Department
Ladd Sala
German sailing ships repurposed for lum bey carriera use
German sailing ships interned at Pacific coast and South American ports are now being pressed into lum bey carriera work, with crews reassigned and noncombatant duties expanded as authorities adapt wartime vessels to civilian logistics.
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Pacific Coast
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Skagit
Lethbridge
Alberta
Vicinity
Troy
Idaho
Bumner and Puyallup
BY Lawrence Martin
W. Parent
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Yonkers
Frank J. Taylor
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