Anti Japanese League appeal to Gov Hart on Pacific coast threat
The Anti Japanese League of Washington forwards an appeal to Governor Hart urging united action with California to curb Japanese immigration and influence. The letter cites surveys of Japanese activities, urging federal government intervention and shared notices with Western state governors and Congress.
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League
California
Louis F. Hart
Pacific Coast
Miller Freeman
I“acue
Washington
United States
Hart
United States Department of State
Immigration Committees
United States Congress
Department of State
Congress
Poison needle gang terrorizes Shrine parade crowds in Portland
Portland reports two similar poison needle attacks during Shrine events. Victims include Thomas Smith of Montana and Miss Ebling, both stabbed with fast-acting toxins causing paralysis. A suspect named A N Umbrell was arrested but released after Miss Ebling refused to prosecute. Portland chemists caution testing blood may be inconclusive while New York party debate on liquor policy unfolds in San Francisco.
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Needle Gang
Thomas Smith
Montana
Smith
Father Ebling
A. N. Umbrell
Misa Ebling
Portland
Seattle
Rural Adventures and Farmyard Predicaments in Exultant Prose
A rambling first person reminiscence from a ranch setting recounts clashes with wildlife and farm losses. They describe skunks, owls, foxes, and other creatures preying on poultry, corn, and fruit, interwoven with a defiant stance against animal damage and a belief that rural robbery yields adventure and thrill.
26 Buried in House Wreck
At Suffalo New York on June 29 three are dead eleven injured and twelve trapped after a gas explosion wrecked a lodging house in a four story building. Rescue efforts continue for those still inside as officials investigate the blast’s cause.
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Sufpalo
N. Y
Congress Committee to Investigate Jap Question
Spokane June 29 Congress will investigate the Jap question on the Pacific coast Rep Albert Johnson announced here today The House immigration and naturalization committee of which he is a member will meet in San Francisco.
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Glashotly
Bryan
Spokane
Congress
Pacific Coast
Albert Johnson
House
Immigration and Naturali Raion Committee
San Francisco
Water Shut Off Notice in District North of Kimore
Water will be shut off in the district north of Kimore and west of Gilman Avenue, including Burton Place and Thurman at from 24th Avenue West to 26th Avenue West on Wednesday. The outage is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Kimore At
Gilman Ave
Burton Pl
Thurman At
24Th Ave
26Th Ave
Drayk Oil Ship Drifts Into Port Amid Gasoline Shortage
The Drake tanker carrying over 1,000,000 gallons of gasoline is due in port tonight. Standard Oil officials deny a systemwide station shutdown despite reports of fuel shortages and quick sellouts at many outlets.
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Standard Oil
Standard
Drake
Boxers to Fight for Scott Fund at Liberty Park
Mrs. Robert C. Scott, widow of a deputy sheriff killed recently, will benefit as Seattle boxers and promoters stage a fundraiser Wednesday night at 8:30 at Liberty Park corner 14th Ave and Jefferson. All net proceeds go to Mrs Scott to aid her two children.
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Robert C. Scott
Scott
Outlane
Seattle
Liberty Park
14Th Ave
EK. Jefferson
Mra
Al Clark Sentenced Three to Sixteen Years for Shoplifting
Al Clark was sentenced to serve from three to 16 years in the state penitentiary by Superior Judge King Dykemian. The trial heard testimonies including Thelma Olmstead, his 26 year old sister in law, who testified about the theft of a dress valued at unknown amount and Clark's involvement. The sister in law was being held by juvenile authorities.
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al Clark
State Penitentiary
King Dykemian
Clark
Thelma Olmstead
Mormon Leaders to Be Arraigned
Preliminary hearing on profiteering charges will occur July 19 in Salt Lake City for Heber J. Grant president of the Mormon church and C. W. Nibley presiding bishop plus five Utah Idaho Sugar Co officials. They were arraigned before US Commissioner Henry Var Petty and released on $10,000 bonds.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Heber J. Grant
Mormon Church
C. W. Nifley
Utah-Idaho Sugar Co
United States
Henry Var Petty
Nibley
Grant
Robbery Report Involves Tilermon Address and Fresco Spotlight
The article notes a theft tied to W. E. Til ermon at 2686 First Ave North and mentions the thief enjoys attention. It references a missing Silverbeam spotlight from Tilermon's auto at Richmond Beach, with Palmer and Bryan among those in San Francisco.
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W. EB. Tilermon
First Ave
Tilermon
Richmond Beach
Pajamas and Lingerie Stolen in Palm Beach Burglary
A Palm Beach burglar stole pajamas and other lingerie from Mrs. Thornton at 825 E. Denny Way. The loot included silk shirts white flannel trousers white shoes and bow ties reported Tuesday to police.
J B Elwell death mystery from own action debate
New York June 29 Joseph B Elwell a noted racing man and whist expert was found shot to death at his home on West 70th Street. District Attorney Swann cited two facts suggesting death by own action and noted an alias figure Miss Wilson associated with the case. Revenue agents opened an inquiry into a liquor deal tied to Elwell with secretary William Barnes also questioned.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
Hin
Weat
Edward Swann
Elwell
Swann
Miss Wilson
Federal Revenue
William Barnes
Polish Americans Arrive in New York Transport Mercy
The transport Mercury arrived in New York carrying 1,280 Polish Americans who served with Polish armies in the war. It also carried the bodies of 800 American soldiers who died in Europe.
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New York
Mercury
Poland
Poser
Europe
Suffrage Vote in Tennessee Set for August 9
A special Tennessee legislature session will be held on August 9 to consider ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Delegate at large Mrs Guilford Dudley announced the plan from San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Tennessee
Guilford Dudley
Jap anger over hog feed ban prompts unsigned letter
Hog raisers send a terse unsigned letter to Councilman Philip Tindal in pigeon English protesting a proposed ordinance to remove restaurant garbage collection from white‑glove operatives. The missive claims the law would harm Japanese sellers and threatens action if slop is not razed.
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Philip Tindal
Mr. Tindall
Democrats To Speed Up Work At National Convention
In San Francisco on June 29 the Democratic National Convention aims to elect Senator Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas as chairman under a speed-up program. Speeches begin at 1 p.m. tomorrow, with balloting to start after the platform is adopted. Robinson, backed by President Wilson supporters, appears unopposed.
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San Francisco
Tammany
Tor
New York
W. Rourke Cochran
Franklin Roosevelt
B York
McAdoo
Del
Murphy
Joseph T,inson
Arkansas
Torrow
Robinson
Wilson
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Tom McGill
Dennis Drew
McGill
Tom
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Police
County-City
Scott Fund
Palmer
S. F
J.B. Elwell
Hon. Japa
Senator Robinson
Hugh Baillie
W. A. McDugal
Oklahoma
Nomina
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
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Josephus Daniels
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