Two New City Officials Assumed Duties
Proctor's appointment was confirmed unanimously by the city council on Monday. Two council members, Mrs. Henry Landes and Phillip Tindall, opposed Russell's confirmation. The new utilities head will survey privately owned public utilities to assess gag and light rates and push for a 5 cent Rainier Valley carfare aligning with the planned nickel fare on municipal lines.
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Proctor
Henry Landes
Phillip Tindall
Russell
Rainier Valley
Seattle Man Die From Auto Injury
W. A. Ogden a Seattle carpenter of 1227 North 48th Street died from shock after being knocked down on the Seattle Everett highway by an auto. A coroner's jury in Everett ruled the cause on Monday. Ogden suffered two broken legs as a result. Driver Carl Lundgren of Everett testified lights from another car dazzled him and prevented him from seeing Ogden in time to avoid the collision.
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W. A. Ogden
Seattle
Seattle-Everett
Everett
Ogden
Carl Lundgren
Yonkers Hikers Trek to VFW 23rd Encampment Opening
James J. McCormack and Bolly Summerfeldt of Yonkers New York hike across the continent to attend the 23rd annual Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment set to open on August 1.
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N. Y
James J. McCormack
Bolly Summerfeldt
Yonkers
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Adah Proctor Breaks Stereotypes as Farm Leader
Pullman report highlights Miss Adah Proctor a Washington State College student in agriculture. She won three first prizes with three entries at a Western stock show and ranks high in practical machinery adaptation for farming. Proctor, from Seattle, argues for wives active in improving farm animals and rural life.
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Washington State College
Miss Proctor
Elks Picnic to Feature Harding in Woodland Park
The Elks announce a large annual picnic at Woodland Park with President Warren G. Harding expected in person if Congress adjourns by August 16. He will address the crowd, administer the oath to youngsters, and stay about two hours. Activities include balloon ascension, acrobatics, circus parade, field and water sports, and a bicycle race.
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The
Elks
Woodland Park
Warren G. Harding
Warren G
Congree
Washington
Mary Low Sinclair City Founder Dead at 79
Pioneer resident Mary Low Sinclair, founder of Seattle, died Monday in Snohomish at age 79. She arrived in 1851 with 24 settlers at Alki, later lived in Seattle with husband W. B. Sinclair. Survivors include two sons Alvin and Clarence, daughter Mabel. No funeral plans yet.
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Mary Low Sinclair
Northwest
Mre
Seattle
Snohomiah
Mary Low
Alki
John N. Low
Denny
Bell and Boren
C C Ferry
W. B. Sinclair
Alvin E
Clarence W. Sinclair
Mabel E. Sinclair
Pedestrians Struck by Autos in City Incidents
Elmer Riley 13 of 1606 11th Ave taken to city hospital with a broken ankle after being struck by a car driven by James Bland at 231 Liberty Court. Riley said he darted into the street chasing a boy’s wet rag. Mrs M J Nelson of 6027 Fourth Ave N W and her two children Ralph 7 Federick 5 were hit while rushing to a streetcar at Fremont bridge end. all three treated at the city hospital for cuts and bruises after auto driven by H T Lacelle from McKelvey Apartments struck them.
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Elmer Riley
11Th Ave
City Hosital
James Bland
Liberty Court
Riley
M. J. Nelson
Fourth Ave
N. W
Ralph
Federick
Fremont Bridge
H. T. Lacelle
McKelvey
City Hospital
Swallowed Nails to Win Wager
Charles Rogers drank a prohibited beverage and swallowed five three inch nails on a bet in Carson City. An immediate operation saved his life.
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Carson City
Charles Rogers
United States
Woman Defeats Men Contestants at Peckforton Gap
Miss Marjorie Cottie wins membership in the Liverpool Motor Club after defeating men contestants climbing the Peckforton gap. She is the club's only woman member.
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Liverpool
Mar-jorie Cottie
Liverpool Motor Club
Peckforton Gap
Womman
Ackerman and Harria to resume control of 12 regional theaters
Ackerman and Harria, previously national syndicate operators headed by Loew, who ran the vaudeville circuit and have served as Western representatives, will resume control of 12 theaters in this region. They reportedly owned 25 percent.
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Ackerman 4&4
Harria
Loew
Warfield
Los Angeles
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