Missing Ships Sale List Reveals Coastwise Losses
Washington reports 20 vessels missing since January 1, including steamers Manzan Maru Yate and Monte San Michel and sailing vessels A G Pease Metiones Albion Fiorme Fylla Curieuse Svartskog Harvester Onega and Lucy H. The list covers deliveries from Montevideo to Cape Verde and Hobart to Lyttleton with several ships overseas and in ballast. The report cites wireless distress signals and routes from Norfolk Sabine and New York.
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Montevideo
Antwerp
Yate
Baltimore
Dunkirk
New Jersey
Sabine
Texas
Boston
Monte San Michel
New York
Gibraltar
Cebedello
Norfolk
Oran
Esperanza de Larringia
Reggio
Ottawa
Manchester
Dorrington Court
Gymeric
Thames Haven
New Orleans
A. G. Pease
Providehes
Cape Verde
Metiones
St. John
N. B
Green Bay
Albion
Gotheburg
General Horne
Lisbon
Change Island
Fiorme
Copenhagen
Fylla
Campbellton
Preston
Curieuse
Fogo
N. F
Oporto
Svartskog
Newport News
Lapta
Harvester
Scheemer
Vavan
San Francisco
Onega
Ieft Hobart
Lyttleton
Lucy H
Kingston
Turks Island
Homely Man Contest and Oddities in Local News
A miscellany of humor items and brief notices including a Homely Man Contest update with new entrants Sims and Harvey, jokes about soda squirts, a reference to Karansky the sculptor, royal mention of the King in Ireland, and playful vignettes about daily life and minor anecdotes.
Detective Held on Narcotic Charge In City
KE M Reil former Burns Detective operative remains in custody on narcotic charges after Tuesday night arrest at his home 928 19th Ave by Deputy U S Marshal Thomas Waters. The case followed evidence revealed when Jack Hunter alias Jack Adams pleaded guilty and drew 90 days in county jail before U S Judge Neterer.
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KE. M. Reil
Burns Detective Agency
United States
19Th Ave
Thomas Waters
Reil
Jack Hunter
Jack Adams
Neterer
Women help trap morphine suspect in Seattle raid
In a staged party at a Chinese restaurant, White Cross agents and government officials nabbed Perry Moore, a taxi driver linked to morphine distribution. Prominent Seattle women including the minister's wife assisted, Moore surrendered after a pistol threat, and 28 morphine packages were found in his taxi. He faces federal narcotics charges.
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White Cross
Perry Moore
Paige
Moore
Seattle
United States
Storm sweeps Texas coast with high winds and rising tide
Galveston and several Texas Gulf cities brace for a 200 mile wide gale driven by a northeast storm. Wind speeds reach 90 mph inland with a 6 foot tide rise reported. residents seek shelter as ships battle the seas and the oil tanker William H. Doheny rides out the storm offshore.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Orange
Port Arthur
Bay City
Victoria
Weather Bureau
Padre
Brazos Islands
United States Weather Service
Gulf
Galveston Island
Mystery of the Carroll A Deering Crew Deepens at Sea
Washington reports no trace of the vanished Carroll A Deering crew or twenty other ships missing near Cape Hatteras. Officials consider pirates or U boats, plan coast patrols with planes, and probe ship papers while coast guards search coves.
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Washington
Carroll A. Deering
Cape Hatteras
Department of Commerce
Department
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Commerce Department
Two Gunmen Rob Elderly Woman Near Queen Anne High
An 80-year-old woman and her companion were approached by two armed robbers near Queen Anne High School on Tuesday night. The youths demanded small change and fled after taking money from Mrs. Williamson, while Mrs. Dryden was not robbed. Police describe the suspects as a 17-year-old and a 35-year-old, both in black clothing and smooth shaved. They are sought by authorities.
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Queen Anne High School
A. Williamson
H. Dryden
Third Ave
Man sues brother over alleged impairment claims
Albion P. Man Jr. seeks a declaration of incompetence for his brother Robert J. Man in New York on June 22. The petition notes Robert often requested salary increases, but the judge did not see this as evidence of mental disorder.
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New York
Albion P. Man, Jr
Robert J. Man
The Star Classified Ads Open Doors for Steady Seekers
A classic classified ad note says doors stay closed to those who wait but open to those who press forward with the best means. It frames industrious effort and practical action as the path to opportunity.
Mrs Amanda Martin Delivers 13th Child in Bland Missouri
In Bland Missouri on June 22, Mrs Amanda Martin aged 68 gave birth to a baby boy fathered by her 70 year old husband. Neighbors celebrated with a new suit of clothes as the family welcomes their 13th child.
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Bland
Amanda Martin
Martin
Mrs. Martin
Near Death as Auto Plunges Down 20 Feet
Thomas F. Turney and J. C. Donnell, both drinking, drove all night in a Donnell owned car bearing 1607 First Ave. The vehicle stalled at First Ave. and Bell St. The men pushed it. the brake slipped and it plunged 20 feet over the bank. Turney was dragged and escaped. police investigate.
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Thomas F. Turney
Ethelton Hotel
J. C. Donnell
First Ave
Bell St
Donnell
Turney
Bell
Falk sues for concealed funds in divorce settlement
Frederick Falk accuses his deceased wife Olga Falk of hiding 11 663 15 dollars of property during the 1919 divorce settlement. He sues Rollin V Ankeny as administrator of Olga Falk s will and several legatees in Judge Boyd J Tallman s court seeking recovery.
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Olga Falk
Frederick Falk
Rollin V. Ankeny
Auto backs up and kills girl of 2 in city street
Louise Azouz aged two daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Azouz was fatally injured when an auto driven by Abraham Mesher failed to climb a steep grade and dragged the child several feet to a tree. Mesher of 425 Twenty second Avenue was arrested for reckless driving and released on $250 bail. He heads the Western Equipment and Salvage company.
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Louise Azouz
Samuel Azouz
Providence Hospital
Abraham Mesher
Mesher
R. R. Moulton
Western Equipment and Salvage Company
Peggy Joyce Wins First Court Tilt
Peggy Joyce, show girl, wins early alimony battle as judge rules she need not appear in court to plead. J Stanley Joyce sought $10000 monthly support and $100000 legal fees. Judge Joseph Sabbath decides her appearance is unnecessary.
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Peggy Joyce
Chicago
J. Stanley Joyce
Joseph Sabbath
Peggy
Youth Poses Messenger in New York Bond Scam
In New York on January 22 a youth claimed to be a messenger and received $50,000 worth of bonds from Redmond and company brokers to deliver. The report ends with To be continued.
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NO York
New York
Redmond and Company
Ertle Named Referee for Dempsey Carpentier Ring Bout
Jersey City city marshal Harry J. Ertle was officially named referee for the Dempsey Carpentier fight by the New Jersey boxing commission. A veteran with ten years in boxing, he has refereed the Carpentier Levinsky bout last year and is noted as a leading candidate among referees.
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Jersey City
Harry J. Ertle
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Ertle
Carpentier Faces Slim Chance Against Dempsey in Title Bout
Manhasset analyst notes Georges Carpentier has only gamblers' odds against Jack Dempsey. Dempsey’s conditioning and experience give him a clear edge. Carpentier’s flaws and frailty, plus a left hand too low, jeopardize any upset. A first round or early stoppage seems likely.
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Manhasset
Long Island
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Carpentier
Manassa
Indorsed Checks Worth 10000 Lost by Clerk
A woman clerk for Bogle Merritt and Bogle lost nine thousand seventy nine dollars and 37 cents in indorsed checks Wednesday morning at the Central building after visiting the post office. The checks were intended for deposit at the Canadian Bank of Commerce. City detectives and police search the city for the missing documents.
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Bogle, Merritt & Bogle
Central Building
Canadian Bank of Commerce
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