Prohibition Debate in Rapid South Dakota Primary
A columnist reflects on the dry movement and looming wet tide as South Dakota eyes a March 25 primary. A governor candidate proposes selling light wines and beers only to citizens, sparking debate on morality, legality, and reform. The piece warns the anti saloon drive risks backlash and political maneuvering.
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South Dakota
R. O. Richards
Dam
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Gaioon
Midwest Gripped by Severe Midwest Weather System
The Midwest from Colorado to Indiana faces ongoing blizzards and heavy snow. Weather forecasts warn of intensified storms today and tonight with snowdrifts blocking highways and trains. Snowbound towns lash roads, rail lines, and communications as winds drive drifting snow across the region.
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Durango
Colo
Cumbres Pasa
Silverton
Chicago and Merigern
Kansag
Peescola
Roxy Mountain
Perth
Mebbe That Way He Got ’Em First
Policeman C F Harvey voiced suspicions when he left his gloves at Ray's cafe 160 Washington. He returned to find the gloves recovered by another cop, suggesting an earlier grab or misdirection.
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C. F. Harvey
Ray
Washington
Wen
Colored Girl Is Heiress Rated as Millionaire
Muskogee Oklahoma March 4 Sarah Hector 1 today was Oklahoma s first Negro millionaire heiress. Fearing an attempt to secure possession of her wealth which she inherited Sarah voluntarily executed a deed of trust covering all her wealth. Two men who have served as her guardians will administer her affairs. Execution of the deed of trust probably will quash a petition filed by the girl s mother to have her declared incompetent and secure appointment of a guardian.
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Muskogee
Okla
Sarah Hector
Oklahoma
Sarah
Gate Missing From Jake Lean’s Terrace Alleged Theft
Jake Lean reports his gate missing from the terrace at 610 EB. He told the police that a thief stole the gate. Neighbors say boys and lovers once bothered him there but the gate was taken Thursday.
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Jake
Spokane Forms Hoover for President Club
Spokane headed by 15 prominent citizens of varied political faiths forms a Hoover for President committee to launch activities today at noon. The group plans to support Herbert Hoover in the upcoming election and organize local efforts.
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Spokane
Hoover
Hired Man Cleans Closet After Windows Task
Mrs A J Burland hired a regro Go to clean her windows at 903 and he then cleaned a clothes closet containing a suit and Mr Burland's humbler items, she reported Thursday.
More Rain on Tap Says Weather Man
Seattle will receive more rain Thursday night and Friday as Weather Observer George N. Salisbury warns of continued wet conditions. Southwest winds are expected to accompany the showers.
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Weather Man
Seattle
George N. Salisbury
Wanted Homes for These Three Babies
The Star seeks foster homes for three Beckman children a 4 year old girl a 2 year old girl and a baby boy Abraham Lincoln Beckman born on Lincoln's birthday. Their mother died from the flu and father J B Beckman asks that adopters share Catholic faith and have no other children. He provides contact at 6086 30th Ave N 18 Seattle.
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Josephine
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Lars
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Trachel
J. B. Beckman
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the Star
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Inachel
Abraham Lincoln
Cross-Dale
Star, Baby Department
Court decision opens fight to cut phone rate
State supreme court voided a public service commission order that raised telephone rates after March 1 1919. Seattle officials may seek rebates of about 60 cents per month for contracted subscribers since August 1 1919. Corporation Counsel Meier will ask the city council to authorize legal action to restore the pre boosting tariff.
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Public Service Sion
Telephone Corporation
W. F. Meier
Aim
Commission
Supreme Court
Meier
General Burleson, Telegraph and Telephone System
Seattle
Tacoma
Purleson
Public Service Commission Complaint Against Seattle Lighting
Olympia filed a complaint against Seattle Lighting alleging gas plant equipment is inadequate. The PSC action precedes a decision on a rate increase to fund plant upgrades, noting insufficient capacity to meet future demand and seasonal peaks, with risk of breakdowns.
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Olympia
Public Service Commission
Seattle Lighting Company
Meier Plans New Complaint Over Seattle Lighting Rates
Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier said he would seek directions to file a complaint against Seattle Lighting Co. to require adequate emergency equipment and to curb future rate increases.
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Meier
Corporation
Walter F. Meier
Public Service Commission
Seattle Lighting Company
Eefty
Counceil
Weather Delays Maj Smith's Pacific Coast Hop
Tacoma March 4 Weather hindered Major Albert B. Smith army aviator from attempting the long one day jump from Camp Lewis to San Diego. Low cloud and head winds postponed the start and authorities expect a Friday morning attempt if conditions improve.
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Tacoma
Albert B. Smith
Pacific Coast
Camp Lewis
San Diego
Cal
Smith
Claim Filed For Five Thousand In Damages
A claim for $5,000 was filed against the city on Thursday on behalf of Mrs. J. S. Stout of 613 8th Ave North alleging injuries from a street car accident at Third Avenue and Union Street in February.
Montesano case details Nazi hall raid defense remarks
Clem J Grays Harbor Houseref recounts Elmer Smith Centralia case with W W hall raid threats. Defense argues right to protect life and property as parade violence unfolds. State prepares rebuttal outlining soldiers shot and four killed or wounded in the incident.
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IL. W. W
Ited
Vanderveer
S. W. Weustralia
Thettorney
Duce
Orphan Auto Stirs Howell Mystery and Owner's Death
A battered item prompts a inquiry as Howell investigates an orphaned vehicle tied to a land loss incident. The owner disappeared and was later found to have died by self harm, leaving questions about responsibility and fate surrounding the car’s fate. The case focuses on locating the owner and understanding the sequence of events leading to the death.
Bomb damaged U.S. Consulate in Zurich blast
U S consulate in Zurich was partly destroyed by a bomb last night. Police blamed anarchists for the explosion but no injuries or government losses were reported according to the department. Consul W. Donegan supplied details.
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Zuricherland
An Vonsul Zurich
W. Donegan
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