Anti Bookmaking Bill Promised in State Legislature
The Star reports a forthcoming anti bookmaking bill in Olympia backed by ministers and merchants. It aims to curb the Meadows outlaw operations led by Vanter and Senator Link Davis's faction, facing graft opposition but supported by honest lawmakers. The measure, if passed, would end the Meadow s racket and its lambas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van de Vanter
Stroat
Buneco Artista
Olympia
Faive “Gang
Vanter
Police lid on town gamblers in uproar over crackdown
Gloom spread among local gamblers as Mayor Ballin ordered officials to locate and close gambling joints. Detectives Freeman and Hubbard were dispatched with explicit instructions to seal the activities, provoking outraged reaction from gamblers at the Meadows and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney
Freeman
Hubbard
Advertising Men’s Club Banquet in Seattle Friday
The Advertising Men’s Club of Seattle will hold a banquet and anniversary event this Friday at the Washington. Boosters Club will attend and plans are made to kick off fundraising efforts. Attendees include Parry, G. Yerken, J. B., and H. B. Houston of New York.
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Advertising Men's Club of
Washington
Boosters
Seattle
HH. Parry
G. Yerken
J. B
Houston of
New
Len Mitchell’s 70th Birthday Highlighted in Land Trial Testimony
In Land on June 22 Len Mitchell marked his 70th birthday while evidence was presented in a fraud trial. Former partner A. B. Tan testified about Mitchell’s employment by Frederick and admitted receiving half payments. Tan said he erased Puter from the firm’s books to conceal corner shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Len- Mitchell
Tanin
Land Tanner
Mitchell Tanner
Frederick
Puter
Jone and Roosevelt Award L. H. D. Degrees to Notable Figures
In Mtown Massachusetts Jone at Roosevelt received the L. H. D. at Williams this morning and presented to the graduates. Jomoate and Elihu Root were awarded L. L. D. degrees. The press delivered a brief town speech from a church stand and then departed for Fain, leaving at 1 20 o clock toward Washington.
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Mstown
Mass
Jone
Roosevelt
Williams Ge
Jomoate
Elihu Root
Fain
Hington
Grandpa Bradley Welcomes Baby in East Union
A baby boy greeted Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore of East Union on Thursday at 1:30 o clock. The unnamed infant comes amid family celebration as Tom Bradley of The Star examines life in the new era. In Wisconsin AUKEE June 22 a graft trial witness Edward F testified as district attorney promises indictments following Seidel tests. Francisco June 22 The Printing Pressmen’s union plans staffing actions.
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Bradley
Stork
Robert Moore
East Union
Blaliy
Tom Bradley
Star's Room
Seattle
Aukee
Wis
Edward F
Seidel
French waiter challenges Moorish merchant to duel
Gas ton Jacques, a French waiter on the Trail, has challenged Leon Brudo to a duel after Brudo was grievously wounded in Cairo. Brudo allegedly attacked his wife Rachido, driving Brudo to seek vengeance to defend his honor amid the Cairo street incident.
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Portland
Gaston Jacques
Leon Brudo
St. Vincent's Hospital
Rachido
Cairo
Chartmagne
Brude
Jacques
Volla
New three story hall planned for Prospect and Rainier
J M Bowling wins contract for a three story hall at Prospect and Rainier in Southeast Seattle. First floor to include a school room and a drug store, second floor a assembly hall and lodge rooms for Odd Fellows, Forresters, Ben Hur and Washington order, third floor a social and banquet hall. Cost about 6000 dollars. An old fashioned Fourth of July planned with Wagner's band leading a parade, Homeseekers barbecue, basket luncheon, Declaration of Independence read, music, speeches and fireworks.
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J. M. Bowling
Prospect
Rainier Boulevard
Seattle
The
Odd Fellows
Forresters of America
Ben Hur Lodge
Washington Order
Bowling
Wagner
Homeseekers Company
Weather Outlook and Injury Report from Salmon Bay Shingle
Probably fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures and fresh west to northwest winds. Lew Kappen of Salmon Bay Shingle was injured when a large splinter struck his left hand as a wooden plank broke.
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Lew Kappen
Salmon Bay
Ballard
Sick Unto Death Prisoner Faces Third Trial in Dr Bates Case
August le Bogue, frail and emaciated, is sent to county jail for a third trial before Police Judge Gordon on charges he threatened to kill Dr Uri Bates over a disputed arm injury from a fire horse incident. Dr Bates, backed by Seattle officials, aims to keep the prisoner jailed. le Bogue seeks money to return to Italy and vows vengeance.
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August le Bogue
Gordon
Uri
Bates
Fliat
la Bogue
Seaton
le Bogue
Second
Cherry
Dr. Bates
Demeanor
Seattle
Italy
Pga Fife
Bogue
First Jobs of Serti lesites in California Tail Bounty
In Mariposa County California the narrator recalls earning two cent bounty on squirrel tails. A dog helped chase squirrels into a rock wall then tails were harvested and sold. A long tail could be made into two tails worth four cents, and a string of 50 tails equaled one dollar usable as currency in the village to buy goods. The account notes attorney George C Congdon.
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Mariposa County
California
Tittle Village
George C, Congdon
County to convert janitor’s quarters into juvenile detention
County commissioners have ordered the courthouse janitor to relocate. The old janitor’s rooms will be remodeled into a detention area for Judge Frater’s juvenile prisoners. County carpenters have started work and expect to finish by late next week.
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Court House
Judge Frater
Teamsters Joint Council Holds Peace Plan Talks
The Teamsters joint council of the national executive board met again and discussed peace plans. Word from John Farwell Jr repeats the employers stance that no change will be made in terms offered two years ago.
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Mhicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council of the
National
John Farwell, Jr
Twentieth Century Limited Wreck Kills Many in Mentor
Mentor Ohio June 22 The Twentieth Century Limited on the New York Central ran into an open switch at the Mentor passenger station at 9 20 pm going about 70 miles an hour. At least 20 people are dead and more than 20 injured. The list of dead includes Joan R Bennett Thomas R Morgan Allen Tyler and H H Wright among others. The wreck followed an opened switch and a fire destroyed the combination baggage car and buffet coach. Fire brigades from Mentor and Painesville fought the blaze and the injured were taken to Cleveland by special train. Authorities suspect switch tampering and are investigating potential motive for the wreck.
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Mentor
Ohio
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Central
Joan R. Bennett
New York City
Thomas R. Morgan
Wellman -Seaver-Morgan Company
Cleveland
Allen Tyler
Col. Magwood
Nichey
New York
Y. M. C. Aecard
James H. Gibson
Chicago
Ray L. Rogers
H. H. Wright
Kearbauggh
Milwaukee
M. Walters
Hamburg
W. D. Mickey
Porter
Henry T. Rinks
Barber
F. J. Brant
Toledo
J. A. Bradley
Akron
Archibald P. Head
London
Charles H. Wellman
Cleve
L. M. Byrick
C. A. Gorman
Norwalk
Arthur L. Johnson
L. M. Brick
D. Arthur
C. Beckwith
East Seventy-fourth Street
Gorman
Marshall
Barber and Porter
Palville
D. C. Moon
Tyler
Ite
Lake Shore Road
Fab
Train wreck near Pinto leaves multiple injuries and one dead
The Denver Salt Lake Rio Grand Western passenger train derailed at 3 am 64 miles west of Grand Junction Colorado. Five coaches damaged and engineer Schrader killed. A relief train rushed to the scene as numerous passengers from Salt Lake Brigham City Provo Logan Meadow and surrounding towns were reported injured.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Denver
Russian Army on the Eve of Surrender
Berlin reports French note on Moroccan issue deemed not unsatisfactory signaling a critical situation. Tokyo dispatch says General Linevitch’s 350,000 men near destruction or capture as Japan’s forces close in. Linevitch orders Mistchenko to probe Japanese lines, but Cossacks fail. Japanese advance, Mongolian retreat, Oyama’s main force ready. St. Petersburg notes high unease over Japanese moves in Korea and possible junction with Nogi, disaster seen as inevitable.
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Berlin
Oyama
Mistchenko
Mongolia
ST. Petersburg
Korea
Linevitch
Hasegawa
Hidsegawa
Nogi
Sheriff Seeks Brummit and Local Justice Notes
The sheriff searches for Charles Brummit after he fails to pay alimony. Judge Pointdexter imposes 20 dollars within three days or 15 days jail. Angus McDonald pleads guilty to grand larceny and gets one year. A Blackburn vs Butterworth suit is dismissed. The George hotel deed transfers to J. J. Aasty for 27000 dollars. The steamer Ohio slated to dock. G F Thomas visits Seattle then Portland and California. Marie Wilson and Eugene Stowell wed at Hotel Washington. John Conley, longtime Deer Lodge official, visits Seattle with family. D. Rossul, experienced miner, returns with 15000 dollars in gold dust. Alki Point to get a three-foot board sidewalk from boat landing to the point.
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Charles Brummit
Charles
Pointdexter
Brummit
Angus McDonald
Griffin
G. M. Blackburn
H. M. Butterworth
Tallman
George Hotel
J. J. Aasty
M. Sorenson
Ohio
G. F. Thomas
Great Western
St. Paul
Seattle
Thomas
Portland
California
Marie Wilson
Eugene Francis Stowell
Cashmer
Wash
Washington
George Robert Cairns
North Baptist Church
John Conley
Deer Lodge
Mont
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Helen Jacobson
H. J Son
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Pocatello
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M. M. Robertson
Salt Lake
Roy G. Sommer
Provo
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Logan
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