Boy Hero Kennon Owen Seeks Thanks From Interbay Community
Kennon Owen a 11 year old boy who lost his mother and five siblings in a fire at Interbay visited The Star to express gratitude to Interbay school pupils and staff led by Principal Mrs Kelly. The family now lives at 808 Eighth Ave Seattle. Father Karl Owen a gas and steam engineer is unemployed after returning from Portland. Kennon’s classmate Devil Eastman who had 20 saved and gave Kennon half says he wants to thank everyone. Kennon said I don’t know what to say you say it will you.
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Kennon Owen
Interbay
Star
Interbay School
Kelly
Eighth Ave
Karl Owen
Portland
Seattle
Paris Cheers As Soldier Trains Depart
Paris roars with war time fervor as the youngest class of French soldiers gathers for service in Germany. Troop trains pull out amid cheers from civilians, signaling renewed Allied advance into occupied German territory.
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Germany
Degoutte
Arny
Neuss
Duesseldorf
Gaucher
Duesseldorf Bridge
Rhine
Coblenz
United States Army of Occupation
Rauhrort
Duisberg
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Obercassel
Opladen
Dusseldorff
Dubeeldorff
Solengen
Paris
John DE Gandt
March
Polis
Danast
Wb Can
Soldiers Stand Ready At Station Grounds Briefing
The text notes soldiers on station grounds appearing alert and ready, trying to seem unaware of the interest they aroused. Their lithe appearance suggests preparation for forthcoming work.
Vienna Demands Right to Unite With Germany if Aid Fails
Vienna Chancellor Mayor told the national assembly Austria will press the allies for promised financial aid. If London conference adjourns without results, Vienna will seek removal of the League of Nations provision barring union with Germany.
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Vienna
March
Austria
Germany
Mayor
National Assembly
London
League of Nations
German officials dread uprisings after Allied move
German officials in London act to curb communist uprisings in Germany amid Allied occupation following reparations conference. Foreign Minister Von Simons and other leaders express concern over potential unrest and political instability.
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Carl D. Groat
London
Germany
von Simona
German Delegation Returns As Communists Spark Demonstration
Gen Seeckt ordered army officials and the war ministry on guard after the failure to reach an alliance accord. The German delegation prepared to depart at 2 pm while messages were rushed to Berlin amid reports that communists and radicals planned a demonstration, regardless of the conference outcome. The radicals aimed to capitalize on the result.
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von Seeckt
War Ministry
Berlin
Rainier Noble Post Parade Leads Downtown Event
Rainier Noble Post of the American Legion staged a downtown parade Monday night led by their bagpipe band in a membership drive for the post. The event showcased veterans and local supporters marching through the street.
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Rainier-Noble Post, American Legion
Doctor’s Wife Seeks Divorce and Support Over Alleged Affinity
Mary Crafton claims Dr. F. F. Crafton married January 6, 1941, has an affinity, and requests a divorce. She asks for $100 monthly support for herself and $350 for attorneys, out of his alleged $450 monthly income.
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Mary Crafton
F. FE. Crafton
Claire
Olympia Bills Die in Committees Smothered in Session
A series of measures failed in committee across Olympia. Consolidation of city and county government, bond case reviews after supreme court rulings, and a Western Washington institution for the mentally challenged all died without advancement. Tax law bills also stalled, including income and occupational tax proposals.
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Olympia
March
House
Seattle
Supreme Court
Senate
Washington
State budget figures set revised general fund for next biennium
Olympia march 8 budget figures released show a revised general fund total of 9 628 962 dollars for the next biennium. The legislature must add 1 200 000 dollars to cover the deficiency from the last biennium and a supplemental appropriation bill is likely to pass to cover items not in the omnibus budget.
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Olympia
York Archbishop Signature Use Aligned With Latin Tradition
The archbishop of York signs his official documents with his Christian name followed by bor, Latin for York, reflecting a traditional practice.
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Archbishop of
York
Bor
Care of the Teeth for Children by Mrs. Max West
Mrs Max West former children’s bureau expert joins The Seattle Star staff as dental care adviser. She urges mothers to teach children lifelong tooth care, noting teeth are both servants and masters and neglect leads to pain and serious consequences.
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Max West
Children's Barens
U. S. Department of Labor
Heattle Star
Aue
Amewers
Northwestern Methors
Queens
Federal Prohibition Official Testifies in Goddard Case
Donald A. Mc Donald, state prohibition director, testified in federal court on Tuesday for Charles A. Goddard who pleaded guilty to operating a still. Judge Neterer questioned the Cape reference as Mc Donald recalled his long acquaintance with Goddard but noted they had not met much in recent years. Goddard was fined 550 dollars.
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Donald A. McDonald
Prohibition
Charles A. Goddard
Cape
Neterer
McDonald
Goddard
Missing Relative Notice Seeks Help From Star Readers
Mrs. F G Limmuxe of Birmingham seeks information about her brother John McQueen Coleman believed to be in Seattle. Coleman, 95, formerly from Prattville, is described as tall with dark hair brown eyes and about 140 pounds.
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F. G. Limmuxe
Walkerave
Birmingham
Ala
John McQueen Coleman
Seattle
Coleman
Merry
Prattvilfie
Helin
City Council Election Light Voters as Early Returns Reported
Bets favor Fitzgerald Carroll and Bolton dominate early city council race with light turnout across districts. Precinct tallies show modest voting in Ravenna Cowen Park Ballard Capitol Hill Rainier Valley and West Seattle as three seats and two bonds are on the ballot. Candidates include C B Fitzgerald A Louene Carroll T H Bolton W Doyle and George F Cotterill.
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Fitzgerald
Bolton
Carroll
Heta
Cohen
Polla
Ravenna
Cowen Park
Ballard
Queen Anne Hill
Capitol Hill
Rainier Valley
Seattle
C. B. Fitzgerald
A. Lou Ene F. Carroll
T. H. Bolton
W. Doyle
George F. Cotterill
Fish Day and the Curious National Appetite
A fragmented analysis jokes about fish consumption and profits, mentioning a national fish day, estimated per person intake, and a large cross profit for fish dealers. It riffs on taxes, scams, and oddities like whisky in a carload and jokes about various fish names tied to occupations.
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United
Beattie
Salward
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Duesseldorff
Ruth March
Evelyn Nash
Beauty Mart
Chicago
Ruth
Eve
Ulaan
Copenhagen
Mrs
Bureau of Missing Relatives
Mar
Montlake Blvd
Giddy St. Patrick Dey
Rogers
A. Rogers, Ltd
Union Street
Taffetas
Tricolettes
BON Marche
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