AFL debates topics at Denver convention amid labor focus
The American Federation of Labor convened in Denver on June 17 to push wages and employment issues while shelving Ireland prohibition and other outside topics. Delegates rejected a resolution condemning the Ku Klux Klan and debated boycotts on British goods and a Sims speech resolution. Wage disputes in Washington lumber camps drew attention as Northwest lumber workers face low pay.
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Colo
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Great Britain
Denby
Admiral Sims
London
Sims
International Trades Union Council
International
Holland
Samuel Gompers
Soviet
Russia
Northwest
Wm. Short
Washington
Short
Bor
United Textile Workers
Gardner Starts Toward Prison in Final Escape Effort
Gardner moves toward the gray outlines of the prison escorted by guards after a tense chase. Marshal Holohan notes Gardner showed renewed resolve to escape and grim realization as he bade farewell to the penitentiary guards at the end of the journey.
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Marshal Holohan
Gardner
Steilacoom
Holohan
Boy Fakes Kidnapping Then Recants Tale
In Centralia on June 17 an 11 year old, Walter Linney, vanished from his room after a ransom note promised return for $250. He later confessed to police that he invented the story and wrote the note, admitting the kidnapping tale was false. The case ended with his return and admission.
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Centralia
Mr. Ziegan
Walter Linney
Linney
Gardner's Wife Says She Is Glad And Sorry
Mrs. Roy Gardner in Napa expresses mixed feelings over her husband, the mail robber, being captured in Centralia. She wants him to serve his time honorably and hopes he can reform, denies aiding his escape, and plans to visit him in Tacoma with their baby to show the good she believes remains in him.
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Napa
Cal
Roy Gardner
United Press
Mail
Centralia
Roy
Tacoma
McNeil
San Diego Sheriff Recaptures Noted Mail Robber Gardner
Jim Bludworth, Del Mar sheriff, recaptures Roy Gardner after Gardner’s prior capture while burying 487000 dollars in bonds in a canyon near San Diego. Gardner’s attempt to arm himself with a water bottle was foiled as Bludworth moved him to safety at the Stratford Inn.
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San Diego
Calift
Roy Gardner
Jim Bludworth
del Mar
Erc
Jim
Gardner
Bludworth
Stratford Inn
Centralia
Graduates Honored at Washington State College Commencement
Washington State College conferred degrees on 226 graduates at commencement exercises. Dr. Enoch A. Bryan former president and Idaho education commissioner gave the address. President F. O. Holland presided. Certificates recognizing excellence in practical agriculture went to Albert A. Kelly Spokane Frank M. Rothrock Sprague and Alexander Todd Yakima.
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Pullman
Washington State College
Enoch A. Byran
Commissioner of Education of
Idaho
F. O. Holland
Albert A. Kelly
Spokane
Frank M. Rothrock
Sprague
Alexander Todd
Yakima
Coyote Captured on Main Street in Walla Walla
A young coyote was captured on Main Street in Walla Walla by local resident George Hoefer. The incident highlights urban wildlife activity and containment efforts by city authorities.
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Walla Walla
Main Street
George Hoefer
Germans Boycott French and English Goods Sparks City Actions
Hamburg reports fashioning a national boycott to aid German workers by buying only German wares. Leipsic follows Hamburg with a plan to distribute one million stickers, posters, and shop notices as part of a broader appeal to shun enemy products and boost homeland industry.
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England
France
Germany
Art Renaissance in Japan Upends Old Views
Mrs. J. N. Penlington, associate editor of Far East magazine, says Japan is in the midst of a great art renaissance. She returns to Seattle after 11 years in the Flowery Kingdom and notes Japanese creative spirit flourishing in painting print work ivory carving and acting.
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Japan
J. N. Penlington
Far East Magazine
Seattle
Kingdom
Silks on Sale at $2.45 a Yard in Bulk
Hundreds of yards of silks offered at $2.45 per yard including 86 inch colors Shantungs and Tussahin in multiple tones. Black silks listed at $2.45 a yard feature 86 inch chiffon taffeta peau de cygne satin de luxe dress taffeta sailor handkerchief bengaline ottoman cord and satin duchess. First Floor.
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Copenhagen
Mahoney Arraigned on Forgery Charge in Murder Plot Case
James E. Mahoney faced Judge King Dykeman on a forgery count after police linked him to a claim of murdering his elderly bride for a $200,000 fortune. Attorney Lee Johnson sought a week to enter a plea while bail discussions continued and prosecutors prepared reasons to oppose bail reduction.
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James E. Mahoney
King Dykeman
Mahoney
Lee Johnson
Johnson
Auditor’s
Maye
Dykeman
Malcolm Douglas
Three Bank Robbery Suspects Held in Spokane
Three men matching the Addy State Bank robbers description were arrested in Spokane. Held in the county jail pending Stevens county identification, one was named Edward Stengar a half breed Indian. Deputies pursued the trio after a pistol duel with a sheriff posse at River Homes and reports traced them from Cle Elum toward Snoqualmie Pass.
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Spokane
Addy State Bank
Addy
Stevens County
Edward Stengar
River Homes
Taxation Questions Discussed by Guie
I H Guie state house speaker spoke to the Young Men's Republican club on Thursday noon. He said no special session should be called until the public approves reform measures and legislators commit to passing them.
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I. H. Guie
State House of Representatives
Young Men's Republican Club
Guie
Stranger dies in Tacoma hotel after leaving note
A well dressed man identified only as George Martin was found dead in a Tacoma hotel room. A bottle that contained poison lay beside him, and the note suggests he may have traveled from Seattle.
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Tacoma
George Martin
Seattle
Mrs. Katherine Ryan, longtime Abrarian, dies in Bellingham
In Bellingham Mrs. M Katherine Ryan long time Abrarian for 30 years has died at her home. Her readers remember her steady voice at the local library and her service to the town.
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Bellingham
M. Katherine Ryan
Abrarian
Two More Perfect Babies Found at Bon Marche Clinic
The clinic in Bon Marche identified two more perfect babies among 455 entrants, Joseph Tremain and Lee Springate, sons of local families. Four sets of twins were examined with two additional Negro babies included. a prior Negro child had already been checked. Lectures Friday afternoon will be given by Dr. W C Lippincott, Miss Mary Gross, and Harriet A Leeta.
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Bon Marche
Joseph A. Tremain
A. R. Tremaine
Edmunds St
Lee Merle Springate
M. Springate
Findlay St
W. C. Lippincott
Mary Gross
Harriet A. Leeta
Woman President of Oregon Pioneer Association Elected
Miss Helen Chamberlain of Portland becomes the first woman to preside over the Oregon Pioneer association after a strong majority during the first day of the Oregon Indian War veterans session. She previously served ABEO as vice president and is a pioneer dating to 15857.
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Portland
Ore
Helen Chamberlain
Oregon Pioneer Association
Vashon Rose Fans to Hold Exhibit at Community Hall
The Vashon Heights Rose Culture Club plans a rose and flower exhibit on Tuesday June 28 at Brosseau's community hall Vashon Heights. Members invite all flower enthusiasts to take the Vashon ferry to the foot of Marion Street and return by 4 35 p.m.
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Vashon Heights
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