Annual AAAS Meeting Promises Broad Science Talks
The article previews the two day American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Seattle with lectures on generalized relativity, the research spirit in everyday affairs, and astronomy. It highlights sessions on biology, agriculture, and material science, plus a range of technical topics for specialists and engaging public talks for nonexperts.
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Seattle
American Association For Advancement of Science
Einstein
Uth
Dr. St. John
Jon
Seattle salesgirl beauty contest offers free screen tests at Strand
The Strand theatre will film every contestant who wants a test for the Ziegfeld Mayflower beauty contest. A camera crew and director will work at no cost, with clips shown at the Strand then in other theatres and finally circulated by the Chamber of Commerce. Contestants must submit photos or appear in person by tomorrow to qualify.
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John C. Merriam
Meany I
R. W. Brock
Gen. Allenby
Palestine
Turk
Meany Hall
Br. St. John
Brock
Tara
Seattle
Beattie Star
New York City
Strand Theatre
Star Today
Photoplay House
Chamber of Commerce
Strand
Spotea
Miss Seattle
Wickford
Norma Talmadge
Mabel Normand
Scott Kiddies’ Fund
Levy
Orpheum
Saleugirla
Duadnell
James and Merrihew
Florenz Ziegfeld
New York
Ziegfeld
Portland
Spokane
United States
Canada
America
Kidnapping Swindler Sought In Norristown Case
Philadelphia police hunt for a kidnapper known as The Crank who fled with $12,000 and a 15 month old boy named George H. Coughlin. The Coughlin family awaits the returned child as investigators pursue leads after the June 2 abduction.
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Philadelphia
George H. Coughlin
Blakely
Norristown
the Crank
Coughlin
Keep Jits Off Busy Streets Seattle Jitney Plan
City utilities committee in Seattle considers establishing jitney bus terminals outside the downtown area. Following Maj. Carl H. Reeves recommendations, main route termini would be well away from business streets with jitneys barred from traversing or sharing streets with municipal cars. Northern jitneys would end near Heventhave and Olive streets. southern routes near Union Depot.
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Seattle
Waa
City Utilities Committee
Carl H. Reeves
Public Utilities
Utilities Committee
Plans for Pacific fleet cruise announced after Navy secretary visit
The Pacific fleet will deploy over the next two months with Battleship divisions six and eight leaving San Pedro for San Francisco on June 25 to stay through the Democratic convention. The Texas is exempt. After the convention, Admiral Rodman Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt plan an extensive Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruise aboard the destroyer Chauncey.
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Los Angeles
Daniela
San Pedro
San Francisco
Texas
Rodman
Daniele
Roosevelt
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Chauncey
Local Driver Charged After Collision Near Wallingford
A driver, Cari Peterson of 1434 Laurelshade Ave, reportedly bumped a gate turning from Fwing Street to Wallingford near dawn Thursday. The vehicle struck a sidewalk and wrecked against a wall. Peterson was arrested at Central Station for driving an automobile while intoxicated.
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Cari Peterson
Laurelshade Ave
Fwing St
Wallingford
St Wall
Veterman
Central Station
Ford May Make Zeppelins Now
Alfred Colaman W E Doerr and O Milarz of the Zeppelin company met Henry Ward in Detroit to discuss American rights to Zeppelin patents. No results were announced. The Germans also engaged Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in the talks and aimed to attract American capital for commercial Zeppelin production to raise Germany’s wartime industry needs.
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Detroit
Mich
Alfred Colaman
W. E. Doerr
0. Milarz
Zeppelin Company
Germany
Henry Ward
Zeppelin
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Statler
Groundyear Company
Ridiey L. Walden
William B. Mayo
Woman demands audience with Mayor Caldwell
A determined woman bursts into the mayor’s outer office and insists on seeing Mister Caldwell. Herb Owen informs her the mayor is in Portland, but she presses to wait all day if needed.
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Herb Owen
Mister Caldwell
Owen
Portland
Real Estate Ads Promise Best Buys in Seattle Market
Advertisers in The Star promote Seattle homes and farms as cheaper than before the war and a safe investment. Real estate listings urge readers to consider bargains across the city and surrounding farms.
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Seattle
The First Troubadour of Love and Death Trials
A courtroom drama unfolds as Madge Anna Sawyer testifies in her husband’s killing. The piece portrays a loving, battered wife facing stringent state statutes and a weary jury, with vivid detail on her calm demeanor and the charged hotel room scene that sparked the fatal act.
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Eyd J. Tallman
Madge
Anna Sawyer
Girl’s Clothes in Elwell Room Link to Suspect
New York reports identify the girl who owned a pink silk night robe boudoir cap and slippers found at Joseph B. Elwell’s home. Detectives seek to question her as Lexington police reveal a similar name Anna connected to Elwell. A Kentucky woman described as Anna told police she met Elwell in Lexington and exchanged flowers and notes before his death. The case widens as authorities pursue leads and examine Von Schlegen’s movements Friday night.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
John Dooling
Marie Larsen
Elwell
Dooling
Victor von Schlegen
Viola Kraus
Miss Kraus
Edward Swann
von Sehlegell
von Sehliegell
Lexington
Anna
N “Anna
Murderer Enjoys One Real Meal at Trap Meet
At Wallula Washington on June 17 Charles Wilson the colored murderer in the penitentiary was allowed all he could eat during a club trap shooting meet. The feast cost the club 7.68 dollars before Wilson returned to the prison ration.
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Wall
Wash
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Autos Stalled in Stevens County After Gas Theft
In Colville Stevens County autos are stalled as gasoline thieves strike. June 17 and the looting have left only about 200 gallons of gas in the city with no prospects for new supplies.
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Colville
Stevens County
Thief Stole Blue Under Skirt From Mrs. H. Frank
Mrs. H. Frank of 1908 Eighth Avenue reported a blue under skirt stolen from her room. The garment had a tear in front just above the knee and police were asked to locate it.
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H. Frank
Rescuers Tap Entombed Miner in Scranton Mine
In Scranton Pennsylvania at midnight rescuers reached Louis Buffalino the entombed miner and he said he could not see or hear his companion Pasquale Billiana who remained trapped nearby as efforts continued.
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Scranton
Louis Buffalino
Pasquale Billiana
Food price report shows mixed changes for meats and vegetables
Miss T M Kleemeyer reports for the first half June a broad downward revision in meats with fifteen cuts rising or falling and bacon and sirloin gaining two cents while dressed chickens and rib roast drop five cents. Vegetables show five of seven prices rising led by asparagus down ten cents and cabbage and peas slipping modestly.
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T. M. Kleemeyer
Miss Fortunes His Auto Guest
William Davis of South Park told Police Judge John B. Gordon about a string of car troubles on his way home. He said the engine failed, he ran out of gas, thieves stole his Presto tank and tools, the steering gear broke, and a motorcycle officer fined him for no lights and no license before he walked home. The judge dismissed the nuisance complaint but fined Davis five dollars for lacking a license.
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William Davis
South Park
Miss Fortune
John B. Gordon
Gordon
Davis
Alice Blue Fares Banned by Street Railway Officials
Streetcar conductors mourn the ban on Alice blue fare tokens to be sold as bronze colored metal tokens. Original specs called for a delicate Alice blue shade, but officials rejected the color in the new fare system.
Barber Introduces Private Chair Booths in Shop
Evansville Indiana June 17 Jacob Kutermann boss barber plans privacy by placing each chair in a private booth separated from the general waiting room to keep patrons' privacy in barbering.
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Evansville
Ind
Jacob Kutermann
Barber
Charlie Chambers Seeks Help to Give Away Found Money
Charlie Chambers of the municipal railway lost and found department has over $200 to give away. He found a roll on a street car over a week ago and cannot find anyone who wants the money.
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Charlie Chambers
Lost and Found Department of the Municipal Railway
Destroy Trees to Halt Caterpillars
J C Bakle assistant district horticulture inspector receives orders from Assistant Attorney General John H Dunbar to destroy local fruit trees and shrubs where owners refuse caterpillar treatment amid an epidemic.
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J.C. Bakle
John H. Dunbar
Automobile tourist uses improvised fuel mix to leave Salem
A well worn traveler arrived in Salem and could not buy gasoline. He instead poured five gallons of kerosene, one gallon of benzine, and some wood alcohol into his tank. He started the engine and disappeared in the direction of the road.
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Salem
Ore
Woman on Trial Reveals Bruises and Secret Past
Prosecutor cross examines Madge Anna Sawyer over the death of her husband Howard Sawyer on a Seattle area boat near Lake Union. She describes beatings and fear, admits learning to use the gun from him, and recalls a past target practice moment. The testimony highlights their troubled marriage and the weapon’s possession.
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T. H. Patterson
Howard J. Sawyer
Hydah
Lake Union
Vancouver
B. C
Sawyer
Fremontle
Patterson
Walla Walla
Howard Sawyer
Patte
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