Bone Sworn In as Governor of Alaska
Scott Co. Bone, former Seattle newspaper man, was sworn in as governor of Alaska yesterday. He will take office as Governor Thomas Figes retired at midnight, with the oath given before a large Alaska map in the presence of many Alaska and Washington residents. Mrs. Joseph Peddicord of Chicago left $1,500 to George Foster Paddock, the so called millionaire tramp, in her will, recalling a past kindness.
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New Rich in China Eager for Gems Says Jewel Dealer
Albert Weill a top China jewelry merchant says the new rich in China crave diamonds as soon as they have money and that holds true for the new class. He arrived in San Francisco en route to Paris to buy diamonds for Oriental markets. Chang Wai Ming, Hong Kong merchant, aboard the same steamer plans to view Paris fashions and possibly buy.
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Prosser Rye Harvesting Begins Today
Prosser reports rye harvesting starts today with wheat and other crops noted for July 1. Farm crews move into fields as weather and yields determine pace.
Flight B Flyers Force Landing In American Lake Crash
Flying Cadet Charles W Hillman and Observer Sergeant Raymond Wilkerson of the 91st Aero Squadron survived a dramatic forced landing in American Lake. After a 100 mile per hour descent the plane sank and broke apart, they clung to the wreckage for nearly an hour and were rescued as the machine was total loss.
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Embezzler James W. Peronto Sentenced in Tacoma
James W. Peronto, 26, former Internal Revenue Service employee, received a three year sentence at McNeil Island penitentiary from Federal Judge E. E. Cushman after being convicted of embezzling $11 000 from the government.
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Pressingham Strawberries Quoted at Cents a Pound
Local market notes report prices for strawberries at several canneries, quoted in cents per pound. Vendors indicate steady demand as the harvest continues through the season.
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Odds and Ends Sale Attracts Bargain Fringes
A local sale features children’s muslin garments including 44 pajamas in sizes 6 to 16, 11 pink bluebird bloomers, 16 muslin chemises, 14 muslin gowns, all slightly soiled and discounted from former prices. Also offered are Veiling yardage and 150 men’s dress shirts with neck band and French cuffs, sizes 14 to 17. Prices marked for this hour.
Seventeen Nurses Emulate Rises as Exam Held Thursday
The report states that 147 women sought registered nurse grades and were taking examinations Thursday at Eagles' hall.
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