Colony Faces Bigamy Probe By Hollywood Officials
Los Angeles June 20 Many prosecutions for bigamous marriages in the Hollywood film colony and Los Angeles county are expected from a grand jury investigation starting June 28. The Valentino case sparked the probe as officials seek to cleanse California divorce law violations and others may follow with indictments.
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Lansing Warren
Los Angeles
Hollywood Film Colony
Los Angeles County
Rodolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnot
Jean Acker
California
Valentino
Costello
Crooks Unable To Make Living At Police Chiefs Meet
At the International Police Chiefs association convention in San Francisco on June 20 experts discussed applying science to chase petty criminals. They showed handwriting analysis, chemical tests, blood stain identification, and how new 1922 model equipment like radiophones and microscopes will replace night sticks and handcuffs, reducing a crook’s chances.
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San Francisco
International Police Chiefs’ Association
Government ships may continue liquor sales outside three miles
Washington reports that the shipping board chief Lasker told Ohio lawmakers that ships may keep selling liquor beyond the three mile limit until Congress or the courts decide otherwise. He said the policy began under his chairmanship and could be banned if Congress orders. Also notes meetings by King and Kitsap business leaders on rural upbuilding and a Deming hotel fire.
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Washington
Congress
Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Ohio
Harding
Shipping Board
McCormick Must Trust to Luck for Longevity
Harold F. McCormick, a California inmate, seeks gland transplant longevity amid doubts from prison surgeon Dr. I L Stanley. Reports claim fees and offers from others. one inmate says the procedure enhances virility and stamina, though glands may shrink. McCormick’s entourage and cars crowded Wesley Memorial Hospital as speculation swirled.
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McCormick
San Quentin Penitentiary
Cal
Harold F. McCormick
I. L. Stanley
Stanley
Mr. X
Glands Transferred For Rejuvenation Of Aging Men
Chicago report reveals large scale purchase of human glands for rejuvenation. Surgeons in major cities have grafted glands from young men into aging patients, with Harold F. McCormick cited as a 61 year old receiving life giving glands. His condition shows steady improvement and he may soon leave hospital.
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Chicago
Harold F. McCormick
McCormick
New Gland Transplant Method Studied by Voronoff
Paris reports reveal Dr. Zeige Voronoff advancing gland transplant experiments. He cites partial success due to unhealthy donors and plans to reveal years of results at the October French surgical congress. He plans to show rejuvenated patients including a willing British subject.
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Paris
Harold F. McCormick
Germany
Zeige Voronoff
Voronoff
United States
Arrests Near in Red Trial
In Sacramento on June 20 defense witnesses are to be introduced in the trial of 10 admitted I W W members with possible arrests following. Alleged members may be placed on the stand and jailed on orders from the district attorney if they admit membership. The prosecution wrapped yesterday with I W W literature alleged to preach sabotage and Jack Diamond, former member, as the last witness.
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Sacramento
District Attorney’s Office
1. W.W
Jack Diamond
Poindexter Pajama Quip: Living Women List and Honors
A fragmented news snippet notes the National Women’s Party seeking the 12 greatest living American women and humorously references Poindexter in pajamas. It also mentions an English scientist claiming a seasickness cure and King George’s birthday honors awarding Sir Robert Borwick a peerage amid five such elevations.
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National Women’s Party
King George
Sir Robert Borwick
Miller Denied Portland Hall by City Officials
Dr. Orlando Edgar Miller known as a psychologist faced a Portland ban after Seattle tour. Mayor Baker blocked the public speech unless charges against him are disproved. Miller's assistant Patricia Evelyn Reid remains jailed on accusations she says were engineered to shield him.
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Orlando Edgar Miller
Seattle
Portland
Baker
Oregon City
Miller
Patricia Evelyn Reid
Alexander of Jugoslavia becomes king amid intrigue and romance
The article traces how Alexander, heir to the Jugoslav throne, faced assassination attempts and exile in Paris. After Premier Patchich’s diplomacy and pressure, he returned to Belgrade, took the oath as king, and soon announced his engagement to Princess Marie.
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Alexander
Marie
Jugoslavia
Rumania
Russia
Ukraine
Belgrade
Peter Wrangel
Romania
Peter
George
Himeself
Paris
Patchich
Europe
Marriage as economic and moral union in past essay
The piece argues marriage offers economic savings and social stability. It praises companionship, home life, and mutual support, citing love, faith, and hope as guiding forces. The text includes reflections on shared futures, trust, and the ideal of a Christian home.
Drowning Tragedy Near Fremont Bridge Claims Thomas Mitchell
The harbor patrol boat recovered the body of 18 year old Thomas Mitchell of 166 Lynn Ave after he drowned Monday evening while diving from a springboard near the Lake Union ship canal by the Fremont bridge. Fred Mitchell and Will Hayden reported the incident. it is believed he struck his head on a piling and was knocked unconscious. Parents reside in Fall River, B C.
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Lake Union Ship Canal
Fremont Bridge
Thomas Mitchell
Lynn At
Fred Mitchell
Will Hayden
Thomas
Fall River
B. C
Unbelieving condemned man breaks free at gallows
A condemned man claims innocence as he faces execution. he escapes the executioners, lunges into the crowd shouting that the law would murder, is dragged back, and the sentence is completed. Months later the innkeeper of the stopping inn falls ill and confesses on his deathbed.
Murder Plot Involving Pistola Found In Rice Meld
A friend is uncovered as killer in a fatal confrontation. He seized Boynton's pistol from under a pillow, killed his companion in the rice meld, then planted a slip of paper from the victim in the latter's hat, tying Boynton to the crime.
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Boynton
Protests Innocence as He Is Executed in Ohio
John Henry Gackenbach aged 21 from Franklin Pennsylvania was executed in the electric chair in Marion Ohio for involvement in the February murder of John C. Boon. His last words were I am innocent of this crime God bless you all.
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Columbus
John Henry Gackenbach
Franklin
John C. Boon
Marion
Ohio
Huston party Alaska bound to study seal herds
A government science party led by Assistant Secretary C. H. Huston sails from the coast aboard the Mojave to gather data on Pribilof Islands seal herds before a broader world tour to examine foreign trade conditions. The group includes Ward T. Bowers Dr. Leonard Stejneger H. M. Evans A. H. Brooks Lieut. John M. Creighton Capt. C. F. Linquist and J. L. Nabekr.
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Pribbiloff Islands
C. H. Huston
Alaska
Mojave
Huston
Ward T. Bowers
Bureau of Fisheries
Leonard Stejneger
National Museum
H. M. Evans
Public Health Service
A. H. Brooks
Geological Survey
John M. Creighton
U. 8S. N
C. F. Linquist
J. L. Nabekr
Preacher to Testify in Logan County Murder Trial
Rev. James B. Wilburn a Baptist minister will take the stand in his own defense today in the Logan county murder case. The defense said the case will close tomorrow with Wilburn recounting the clash between his party and deputy sheriffs that led to the killing of Deputy John Gore.
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Charles Town
W. Va
James BE. Wilburn
Logan County
Wilburn
John Gore
Contest Offers Free Marriage and Prizes for Essays
In a bungalow corner at Second and Pine the Star invites couples to submit 300 word essays on Why We Want to Get Married by Saturday night. The winner receives a free marriage in a model bungalow and gifts from local businesses including a wedding supper cake photo and a $25 value prize. last place nets $10.
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Standard Furniture Co
Herb Schoenfeld
Silverlake
Grady
George H. North
Jane d'Amour
Boy Singer Bob Tops Coast Talent At Carnegie Hall
The Tacoma prodigy, aged tenor with a high voice, earned praise from Caruso and headlines in New York. He sang The Worlds Lullaby at a memorial concert in Carnegie Hall and received the title First Juvenile Boy Soprano and Composer at a federation luncheon. He later toured the West under Stephen L. Tingley and will sing Tuesday at the Moore theater in Seattle.
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Caruso
Bob
Tacoma
New York
Carnegie Hall
New York State Federation of Music Clubs
Federation
Stephen L. Tingley
Moore Theater
Seattle
Pro Treaty Irish Favored at Polls
Election returns from Dublin show 92 pro treaty candidates elected to the constituent assembly, 28 anti treaty, 8 independent and 7 labor candidates as counting continues.
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Dublin
Britain
Constituent Assembly
Portland Rose Festival Opens with Royal Entry
Portland prepares for the 15th annual rose carnival with Queen Harriet arriving by barge to open the festival. The city hums with roses on streets and lampposts as river processions, a rose queen coronation at La Park, and a rose show at the armory begin.
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Portland
Ore
Harriet
The
Republic
Au Naturel
Connecticut
L' Allegro
Ten
Old South
la ‘ Park
Armory
Queen Harriet’s Navy
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Kitsap Counties
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Bae Ave
Rhe
Czichos Ly
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Mathilde
Muriel McCormick
McCormick Roadsters
Wesb Miller
Home Brew
Phinney Ridge District
Poindexter
Hendine
Ae’ A
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Rose City
Russ Empire
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Case Blue Horse Tavern
Germain
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
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Stord
Boy Singer
Ajax Rubber Company, Inc
Bellevue Ave
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