Confession Clears Big Crime Plot in Cleveland
The 1919 Dan Kaber murder case unfolds as three generations of women confessing shape the tale. Mrs. Catherine Kaber 50 widow. Mrs. Mary Brickel 69 mother. Miss Marian McArdle 20 daughter confess involvement and aiding in concealment. Police pursue hired killers as father Moses Kaber sought justice.
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Cleveland
Dan Kaber
Catherine Eva Kaber
Mary Brickel
Marian McArdle
Raber
Kaber
Lakewood
Brickel
Charles Brickel
Miss McArdle
New York
Outlaw Gardner Seen at Castle Rock Then Disappears
Reporters and possemen press the search as Gardner allegedly appeared at the Royal Cafe Crsily Rock yesterday and fled into the woods. Lights sweep Castle Rock while headquarter trains monitor the Pacific highway. Authorities doubt capture alive. theories place Gardner in treetop refuge or on the run with torn heel evidence under scrutiny.
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Gardner
Crsily Rock
Castle Rock
Craggy Butte
Pacific Highway
Kelso
Byng Expected as Canada’s Governor General Choice
Lord Byng, the British general who commanded Canadian troops at Vimy Ridge, is likely to be named governor general of Canada. His appointment would mark a major imperial recognition and shape postwar military and diplomatic roles for Canada.
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Lord Byng
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Sourdough Jim Joins Hunt for Escaped Bandit
Sourdough Jim Day arrives with two Airedale dogs and years of wilderness tracking to aid the search for Roy Gardner, an escaped mail robber. Seattle officers tell him the local office isn’t involved and direct contact with Castle Rock authorities. Day had just returned from Mexico.
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Sourdough Jim
North
Roy Gardner
United States
Jim
J. F. Day
W. E. Theodore
Seattle
Castle Rock
Day
Mexico
Canadian Warships Visit San Pedro Harbor
The Canadian cruiser Aurora and destroyers Patrician and Patriot arrived in San Pedro en route from Vancouver to Halifax. They will stay several days before continuing to Panama. The visit comes as the ships are on a longer voyage.
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San Pedro
Aurora
Patrician
Patriot
Vancouver
B. C
Halifax
Panama
Kaber Assassins Sought in Cleveland Murder Case
Detectives in Cleveland say they may arrest the actual assassins who killed Daniel F. Kaber, publisher of Takewood, on July 18, 1919. They expect to recover Kaber’s diamond ring and watch, tied to the case by a confession from Emma Calavito, indicted for first degree murder, stating Mrs. Kaber paid for the job with the watch and ring.
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Cleveland
Ifform
Daniel F. Kaber
Takewood
Kaber
Emma Colavito
Office Boy Inspires Morning Punctuality in Star History
A memory from The Star recounts a boy nicknamed Happy who earned 58 gold stars for punctuality and good lessons, inspiring a reporter to visit his home and photograph him with his mother and locals. The tale flows into longtime editor and plumber characters, with plans for future careers and a famous sweater debate.
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Land Sakes
Pete
Mra Marwood
Cathedral School
Publc
Seattle Pacific College
Longfellow
Mr. Tliff
Mr. Iliff
the Star
Demon
The
Star
Happy
Louis Lucas to be feted at Seattle Greeters banquet
Louis Incas elected national president of the Greeters of America. Seattle Chapter No. 9 will host a banquet at the New Washington hotel on Wednesday evening. Speakers include Lt. Gov. W. J. Coyle, Robert B. Boyns of the Seattle Chamber, acting Mayor Robert B. Hesketh, and Police Chief W. H. Searing.
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Louis Incas
Greeters of America
New Orleans
Seattle
New Washington
Lncas
Thurston Hotels
Robert 8. Boyns
Two Men Die in Lick Creek Fight Near Williamson
A clash at Lick Creek near Williamson, Charleston area, left two men dead and one wounded. Authorities investigate the fatal confrontation and identify potential motives and suspects.
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Charleston
W. V
Lick Creek
Williamson
Admiral Sims Absentmindedly Misses Ticket Rush
London June 15 Admiral W S Sims world traveler forgot his tickets in the rush to Southampton report to Secretary Denby in Washington. He left his transportation at the hotel but the steamship line offered to arrange it. Several hundred admirers gathered at Waterloo Station as Americans gave three cheers and bid him a good voyage.
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London
W. 8S
Sims
Southampton
Denby
Washington
Waterlooatation
War Widow Wins Large Cash Prize in Final Premium Bond Draw
A 1A war widow and mother of two, Mma Pavelet, won the $200,000 prize in the final drawing of the Credit National Premium Bonda. This result highlights her victory in a government savings scheme providing a substantial payout.
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Mma Pavelet
Credit National Premium Bonda
Train holdups spur new method rumors in Mantova
In Mantova Italy on July 16 train holdups adopt a Western style approach, with reports noting rising incidents. The piece highlights the growing trend of robbery tactics mirroring American methods and references local authorities' concerns.
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Mantova
Italy
Gardner Cars Cut Prices In St Louis Deal
Gardner Motor Co. of St Louis reduces touring cars and roadsters by 210 dollars effective at Shields Live n good Motor Co. The notice comes as a price reduction instruction from Gardner Motor Co. to local dealer. An organized band of train robbers has been seized, with some members tied to railway employers.
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Posse
Gardner
Oregon
Shields Livengood Motor Co
Gardner Motor Co
St. Louis
Son Receives Fortune If He Renounces Gambling
London June 15 William Ro senheim a wholesale tea dealer and rum importer leaves an estate over 250000 to his son Herbert on condition he does not gamble or promote companies. Deserters James Weston and William Withite from the Marines were arrested and taken to Bremerton.
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London
William Ro
Herbert
Bumner
James Weston
Wiliam
Withite
Bremerton
Two-Pound Cockatoo Kills Rooster in Cage Battle
In Martinez California on June 15 a brutal fight occurred at B F Rhone's home between a two pound cockatoo and a one pound rooster. After nearly five minutes the cockatoo's strike to the windpipe killed the rooster, showing that weight is not always decisive.
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Martinez
Cal
B. F. Rhone
Play Based on Naturalization Proceedings at Local School
A grade pupils of B. F. Day school will stage a play about naturalization proceedings in court at 1 p m Wednesday as part of the term program. Students have attended oral court sessions with Judge Neterer. Color bearers from Lawton the Navy recruiting and the American Legion attended as guests.
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B. F. Day School
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