Jehu Reborn on a Rapid Bus Ride
A narrator compares a modern bus driver to Jehu the biblical speed maniac. The ride from Astoria to Portland is described as a dangerous, high speed chase with tight passes, reckless acceleration, and rival buses blasting past. The piece merges mythic imagery with a vivid urban highway scene.
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Astoria
Portland
Pony Express
Limited Express
Flyera
Battle Fields
France
Jehu
Brewhington Mystery Cleared and Second Kidnapping
Baby Fither Brewington was found safe with juvenile authorities in Tacoma, ending the Seattle case. A second abduction, of two year old Elmer Brewington, remains unresolved as police trace prints and movements across Portland and Vancouver.
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Tacoma
Fither Brewington
Seattle
Inez Brewintgan
James W. Selden
Joseph Torporke
Vernie Surura
Frances
Orville Brewington
Brewington
Fred Ewen
Portland
Elmer
Ewen
Vancouver
Columbia
McAdoo Gains Momentum as Democratic Nomination Rivalries Intensify
Reports from San Francisco indicate William G. McAdoo strengthens his push for the Democratic nomination as cabinet members endorse him and President Wilson signals support. Cox Edwards and Palmer factions test the unit rule while Bryan weighs options, with possible backroom talks between McAdoo and Cox floated.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
McAdoo
A. Mitchell Palmer
White House
Cox
New York
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Cox Murphy
Palmer
William J. Bryan
Robert L. Owen
MacAdoo
Owen
Wilson Demonstration Shapes Opening of National Convention
At San Cisco June 28 delegates and Virginia supporters led a long Wilson parade inside the auditorium. Kremer called for order as banners, flags, and standards paraded, the New York standard carried by Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a 17 minute demonstration left aisles crowded and police aiding crowd control.
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San Cisco
Unf
United States
Kremer
Bng
Presiden Son
Wilson
Georgia
Michigan
Hawaii
Northlina
Mississippi
Florida
Tennessee
Oregon
Texas
Ming
Arkansas
Kranklin Roosevelt
N. Y
Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York Standard
Wilcox Body Found After Naval Dive Incident
The body of A. Wilcox a 22 year old boiler maker was found in the bay after drowning June 4 when he fell from a staging while painting the steamship West Ivan at Tier 6. First assistant port warden F L Jackson saw the body near Pier 6 at 9 am Monday and it was taken to the morgue by the harbor patrol boat. John Pearce a former councilman and NP checker made a heroic rescue attempt. Pearce is one armed and previously resided at Might hotel.
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Jehu
Alo Jehu
Johu
Brewington
Selden
Elmer
Mamma
J. J. Gray
Tacoma
A. Wilcox
West Ivan
Tier 6
F. L. Jackson
Pier 6
Yesterway
H KE. McDonald
Jack Pearce
Sixth Ave. N
Thes Northern Pacific
Wilcox
Pearce
Might Hotel
Jewelry theft at J. W. Kitchen residence reported
Police were notified Monday of a burglary at 3195 37th Place in which jewelry valued at $300 disappeared, including a diamond and a stickpin from the home of J. W. Kitchen.
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J. W. Kitchen
Water Shut Off In Georgetown Area Tuesday
Water will be shut off in Georgetown east of the river track and west of 19th avenue supplied from the old Georgetown reservoir from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
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Georgetown
19Th Ave. S
Wealthy Alaskan John Setka Plans Wedding Amid Jail Plot
John Setka and his fiancée Josie Pearson faced a tangled case after Josie was returned to Seattle on charges of grand larceny. Setka offered forgiveness as plans for their marriage were discussed, with officials weighing whether immediate nuptials could lead to dropping the case. Josie had earlier deposited $7,000 in a local bank under Jonie Setka's name before disappearing with the funds.
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John Setka
Jamie Pearson
Seattle
Joe Blanch
John Ma Jiewski
Setka
John
Josie
Jonie Setka
Altho
Josie Mid Sh
Natonal
Fred
Crownh
Majewski
Bianchi
Brown
Jose
Mrs. Bianchi
Searing
Captain Co
BE. Tennant
Fred C. Brown
Butter prices rise at wholesale on Western Ave
Report notes wholesale butter up by four cents per pound on Monday morning with brick butter at 55 cents and cube butter at 54 cents per pound.
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Western Ave
Brewers Dropped Grand Larceny Charges in Insurance Policy Case
Grand larceny charges against Matt and Pierre Brewer were dropped after money borrowed on Phoenix Life Insurance policies from Dexter Horton National Bank and Union National Bank was repaid. The brothers are not agents of Phoenix Life, per the judge.
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Matt
Pierre Brewer
Utor
Fred CC. Brown
Dexter-Horton National Bank
Union National Bank
Phoenix Life Insurance
2000 Soldiers Lost On Bolshevik Vessel Disaster
Moscow dispatch reports 2000 Soviet prisoners including German Austrian and British troops drowned when an 8000 ton Bolshevik vessel sank in the Neva river near Stockholms. No further details provided.
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Stocktsolm
Sweden
Russia
Neva
Moscow
Lindquist Trial Set for July 8 in Federal Court
Werner Lindquist alleged master bootlegger faces trial in federal court on July 8 before Judge Jeremiah Neterer. The case stems from charges filed by federal prosecutors and centers on illegal liquor operations.
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Lindquist
Werner Lindquist
Jeremiah Neterer
Lively Boxing Card Boosts Scott Fund in Seattle
A charity boxing event to aid Mrs. Robert C. Scott fund will feature welterweight Johnny McCarthy headlining at Liberty Park Wednesday night. Promoters Dan Salt Lonnie Austin and Nate Druxinman provide venue and efforts along with Labor of local boxers and entertainers. Tickets listed at local shops and clubs.
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Seattle
Robert C. Scott
Liberty Park
Dan Salt
Lonnie Austin
Nate Druxinman
Liberty Pagh
Hite
Arena
Liberty
WML Short Opposed At Labor Meet
Spokane June 28 Claud Moran of the Cooks and Waiters union Vancouver Wash mentioned as a possible opponent of William Short for president of the Washington State Federation of Labor The state convention opened with welcomes from Mayor Charles Fleming and J E McCracken Short announced committee appointments and the executive committee backed the triple alliance with $1 membership and two year officer terms The convention plans include labor law reforms a state industrial department a minimum wage for women and broader co operative laws about 400 delegates attended and a 1921 convention to redraft the state constitution was proposed
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Edgar C. Wheeler
Spokane
Claud Moran
Cooks’ and Waitern’ Union
Vancouver
Wash
William Short
Washington State Federation of Labor
Moran
Red Faction
Workingmen's Nonpartisan League
Charlies Fleming
J. E. McCracken
Spokane Central Labor Council
Short
Federation
Cabana Ody
Triple Alliance
Coxywell
Public Service Commission
Daring highwaymen terrorize Tacoma valuables taken
Police hunt two professional bandits who halted a nine person party in front of Oscar Olson's home at 4010 Woodland Park Ave. Last night. Cash and jewelry worth 1000 dollars stolen. A diamond ring valued at 600 dollars was taken from Mrs Olson. Victims included Mrs Ellen Olson and sons David and Walter and visiting Westervelts and Korsbergs. The bandits fled after ordering everyone inside the Olson home.
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Oscar N. Olson
Woodland Park Ave
Bandito
Olson
Ellen
David
Walter
William Westervelt
South Jst
Tacoma
Marjory
Jennie
John Korsberg
Westervelts
Korsbergs
Olsons
Corradene Pleads Guilty in Still Possession Case
A. Corradene, charged with possessing a still and sundry quarts of grape, pleaded guilty in United States district court on Monday and received a $200 fine.
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A. Corradene
United States District Court
Pope to Have Eastern Trial for Olympic Team
Gus Pope captain of the University of Washington track team has been selected for final tryouts for the American Olympic team at Cambridge next month. Pope, discus thrower, finished second at Pasadena with 142 feet 9 inches this year ranking third in the United States. He was chosen by the Coast Olympic Games committee today per Los Angeles reports.
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Gus Pope
University of Washington
Cambridge
Pope
Pasadena
United States
Los Angeles
Don’t Shoot Any Of These Things Taboo in Seattle
A Seattle city ordinance lists prohibited noise makers for holidays and general safety. Toy pistols and guns, blank cartridges, large fire crackers, explosive canes, and powerful pyrotechnics exceeding specified dimensions are banned to prevent disturbances.
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Seattle
Wilson to Stay at Work This Summer
President Wilson will remain in Washington this summer and has no plans to leave the capital, according to reports received today.
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Wilson
Washington
Pajamas Not Safe From This Burglar
A coal shute burglar raided the home of K Ayotani at 1423 Seventh Ave West Sunday night and stole a pair of pajamas and a cigarette case.
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K. Ayotani
Seventh Ave
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