Thousands Support Soldiers Bonus in Seattle County Rally
Thousands join a county wide parade and rally calling on Congress to pass an adjusted compensation for soldiers, sailors, and Marines. Roosevelt Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars leads the largest turnout with 1000 members. Canadian veterans, Salvation Army, and disabled veterans also march amid cheers and songs.
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Seattle
Philip Tindall
Congress
Aailor
Robert Hesketh
Roosevelt Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William J. Coyle
Salvation Army Band
RK. A. Vivian
Inco
Coyte
Tindall
Dentists Warn Candy Harms Young Teeth
March 1924 New York dentists declare candy harmful to children’s teeth, marking a rare public warning from 13 prominent dental surgeons about the impact of sweets on youth dental health.
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New York
Chicago girl pays 18 to phone Chaplin
A 14 year old Chicago girl telephoned Charlie Chaplin in Los Angeles and was told he was out shopping for custard pies. It cost her $18.60 and her uncle had her arrested. The second item notes a Baltimore taxi driver incident sourced from Washington management in an exclusive residence district.
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Chicago
Charlie Chaplin
Los Angeles
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Garments
Diamond Dyes claim simple directions let any woman dye or tint worn dresses and fabrics from wool to cotton. Buy Tamond Dyes for guaranteed color that won’t fade streak or run, with guidance to match material type and fabric.
Workers Plan World Union
Moscow reports a plan for a gigantic new world labor front by soviet leaders. The third Internationale will merge with the World Union of Labor, incorporating the second and other Internationales to present a united front to capitalism across nations. The shift signals a move toward moderation and closer ties with global labor, including in the United States.
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Edwin M. Hullinger
Moscow
Workers’ Internationale
United Labor Front
Third Internationale
World Union of Labor
Trotsky
Zino Fieff
T Hird
United States
Road project to Exgie Gorge blocked by Seattle health officials
Residents of Exgie Gorge, Lester and Kengley, have hunted for a wagon road for 26 years. The proposed 21 mile route would cross Cedar River watershed. Seattle health inspector Dr. H M Read warned construction threatens public water intake. A large delegation pressed for the road, citing a boy forced to walk along a railroad track to reach school.
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Exgie Gorge
Lester
Kengley
Civilization
Seattle
Cedar River
H M. Read
County Almshouse to Undergo Immediate Repairs
County commissioners authorized immediate reconstruction of the county almshouse after a wing burned Saturday. Temporary repairs will house 196 inmates while plans are made for a new permanent structure.
Soul mates and social standing in marriage debated in letters
A reader argues marriage happiness rests on equal social and financial standing and shared beliefs. The letter cites four key principles: equal status, mutual good, pre and post marriage cleansing, and true love. It defines a soul mate as valued compatibility and shared burdens, essential for happiness. Also included are hair care tips and questions on Washington memorial building.
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Miss Grey
Nature
Marri
Nut Comedian Tops Moore Theater Bill
Ray Dean earns high honors among audiences at the Moore theater as the season’s top novelty act. Gladys Buckridge and Bill Casey win heat headline honors in Oriental Song Bits with notable singing across jazz and opera. Mrs Syner Drew stars in Predestination with Thomas Carrigan and Mary Alden. Lee Bennett and Raymond Wilbert contribute stunts, Pinto and Boyle add musical humor, while the mystery remains unexplained as Weeton’s models open the show.
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Ray Dean
Moore Theater
Orpheum
Gladys Buckridge
Bill Casey
Sy4ner
Thomas Carrigan
Mary Alden
Lee Bennett
Raymond Wilbert
James Pinto
Jack Boyle
Weeton
J C Harlan Arrested Over Miswritten Witness Name
The Star reports that J C Harlan was booked as a witness in the Cyrus W Wright shooting case after giving a miswritten name to police. The error embarrassed a Seattle resident with the same initials who had no participation in the affair.
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C. J. Harlan
Cyrus W. Wright
J. C. Harlan
Seattle
Baptists Launch $15 Million Fund Drive in Northwest
Washington Baptists join a national push by Northern Baptists to raise 15 million dollars for the year. Western Washington is set for 174 7100.41 and Eastern Washington for 149 924.27. Rev Geo F Holt of Seattle and Rev J F Watson lead Western Washington efforts as laymen organize under the Northern Baptist Laymen's council formed in Chicago.
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Washington
Northern Baptists
United States
Western
Eastern Washington
Geo. F. Holt
Burke Building
Seattle
J. F. Watson
Northern Baptist Laymen's Council
Chicago
Shooting Trail Leads to Ram Shooting Investigation
Sheriff’s investigation into the shooting at Hall's Lake reveals an alleged confession by cabin resident C Bomar and the breakup of a suspected moonshine operation. Beth Bomar and Fred Prgmale of Fnohomish county jailed. J Marian and L Erickson held as witnesses.Authorities found four stills and 1560 gallons of corn mash. Wright remains in critical condition at Swedish hospital but is expected to recover.
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Matt Star
Wich
Cyrus W. Wright
Bear
C. Bomar
Beth Bomar
Fred Prgmale
Fnohomish County
Hall's
Herbert Beebe
J. Marian
L. Erickson
Bomar
Wright
Wommas
Thief Steals $100 Note From Woman
Mrs Rose O leary of 619 Wighth avenue reported a burglar entered her room unlocked her trunk and escaped with a 100 note. Police noted 13 dollars and a ford watch were taken from Joe Geretich at 2325 Firet avenue. Mrs A Idson at 6553 18th avenue reported 16 dollars and a table cloth stolen. The report mentions a large turnout for the first annual Puyallup dinner.
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Rose O'leary
Wighthave
Joe Geretich
Firet Ave
A. Idson
18Th Ave
Puyallup
Oregon Boy Drowns During Sunday River Outing
Robert C. Iain, 14, of Fernhill, was drowned in the John Day river Sunday afternoon eight miles from here. Levi and another boy were in a boat when Levi fell overboard. The companion attempted to rescue him but both perished. Locals reported the incident amid a crowded community scene.
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Oregon
Robert C. Iain
Fernhill
John Day River
Levi
Aher Héll
Southern Pacific Slashes Freight Rates Across Network
Southern Pacific announced reductions in transcontinental freight rates on several hundred commodities by as much as 60 percent. The cuts cover eastbound and westbound traffic, import export goods and domestic use, becoming effective after approval by railroads east of Chicago and the Mississippi River.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Seamen's strike settles after Chinese deaths
In Hong Kong three Chinese seamen were killed amid riots after a weeks long seamen's strike that disrupted Oriental shipping. The government pressed ship owners to grant demands, while British troops were alleged to have fired on a crowd, leading to further unrest and a move to end the strike.
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Hong Kong
China
Pear
Mld
Elmiter
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