The $50 Golden Key Mystery at Pike and Second
Rosalie of The Midnight Sons calls all readers to meet at the Moore Theatre and join a noon Saturday hunt at Pike and Second for a hidden iron box key. The finder wins $50 in gold, with the key's hiding place revealed only by a precise cue and timing.
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Rosalie
The
Midnight Sons
Moore Theatre
Pike
Moore
Second Nv
Second and
Star Office
Pike and Second
Curfew Strictly Enforced For Underage Night Roamers
Police orders stringent curfew enforcement targetting youths under 16 found after 10 PM tonight. Juvenile Judge Frater will hear infractions as Chief Bannick notes excess street activity and enforces seasonal curfew hours from October to April 10 PM and from April to October 9 PM.
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Frater
Bannick
Film barred in Seattle theater over bullfighting scene
In Seattle at the Ideal Theater near Seneca, police ordered proprietor Eugene Lety to remove a film depicting a Chilean bullfight after women left and a boy grew ill. Police Sergeant George Deigh enforced the ban, and the objectionable reel was banished. The column also notes a new book about singing.
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Seattle
Ideal Theater
Seneca
Chile
George Deigh
Eugene Lety
Mexican Rebels Step Up Rail Bridge Destruction Campaign
Across the Mexican frontier the rebels intensify disruption by destroying railway bridges after Mexico’s government refused to halt troop transports. Officials predict rail links to interior Mexico may be severed within 24 hours as insurgent activity grows.
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Washington
Madero
Mexico
Figs and Peek-A-Boo Waists Cause Noted Divorce
Los Angeles March 16. Fig preserves and peek-a-boo waists blamed for divorce granted to Mrs Lola Stephens from William A Stephens Seattle manager of Cudahy Packing Co. He disliked peek-a-boo waists and scolded her over it. He preferred fig preserves, which she could not rival. Judge Conrey upheld the claim citing humiliation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lola Stephens
William A. Stephens
Seattle
Cudahy Packing Co
Stephens
Four Pain Fireworks directors seek dissolution in supreme court
Four directors of the Pain Fireworks Manufacturing Co petition the supreme court to dissolve the corporation claiming the company has only 23 in the bank. In unrelated news Miss Hilda Ostman, 23, long time Sunshine Society worker in Richmond borough, attempted suicide by gas inhalation yesterday.
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New York
The
Pain Fireworks Manufacturing Co
Supreme Court
Hilda Ostman
Sunshine Society
Richmond Borough
Kenyon Nears Election After Balloting Surge
In Des Moines on March 16 W I Kenyon an assistant United States attorney general gained 16 votes in today’s balloting and stands within 18 votes of election. It is believed Kenyon will be chosen tomorrow. In Sacramento California March 16 more prehistoric bones were unearthed by the county chain gang digging in the Western Pacific drainage canal.
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San Diego
Seven Seas
Magdalena Bay
Ensenada
Des Moines
Deemer
United States
Kenyon
United States Attorney General
Sacramento
Cal
Two Seattle Children Run Away From Home Found Asleep in Park
Doris Dobbs nine and Elva seven were found asleep in Volunteer Park after a six mile walk. They explained they were unhappy and frightened, having run from the home of Frank W. Lewis on Woodland Park Avenue. Ground keeper J W Wilson sheltered them, fed them, and turned them over to police. Judge Frater to hear case tomorrow.
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Doris Dobbs
Iva
J. W. Wilson
Elva
Frank W. Lewis
Woodland Park
Fremont
Wilson
North Yakima
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Centralia
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B. FP
Lewlees
Judge Frater
Doris
Mra’ de Han
Bernard Elberton
City Fire Devours Blocks as Wind Spreads Flames
In Pensacola on March 16 a factory near the railroad station caught fire and, with firemen powerless, swept across ten city blocks within an hour. A stiff northwest wind fed the blaze as flying brands scattered embers over a wide area, causing semi panic among residents.
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Pensacola
Fla
Firea
Lucky Kid Featured by The Star Picture Man at Cascade School
The Star Picture Man photographed a smiling child at Cascade school this morning and offers a bright round dollar reward for the unknown. Willis Benson, 13, of 928 Thirtysecond, was photographed yesterday in a funny hat at Madrona school. The Picture Man will visit Interlake school on Wallingford Ave near 44th St or John Day school on Fourth Ave N near Crockett St tomorrow.
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Star Picture
Cascade School
Star Office
Willis Benson
W. D. Benson
Willis
Madrona
Interlake School
Wallingford Av
Fortyfourth St
John Day School
Fourth Av. N
Crockett St
Hillman Faces Saturday Sentencing After Conviction
C D Hillman a millionaire was convicted last Friday of using the U S mail to defraud. He must appear before Judge George Dan worth Saturday for sentence. Maximum 65 years and 13000 dollar fine possible though lighter terms are ruled out. His lawyers led by Will H Morris seek a new trial. Hillman aides have pressed jurors for affidavits amid rumors.
Bold Spokane Hold Up Thwarted at Lattin's Cafe
In Spokane on March 16 a 20 year old cook William H. Davis attempted a bold robbery at Lattin's cafe in the business district. Night manager T C Rubank and night staff restrained him after a ruse exposed the plan. Davis fought with Charles Smith and Alex Brady before being overpowered and turned over to Patrolman Db A Metcher. The would be robber faces highway robbery charges.
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Spokane
William H. Davis
Lattin
Onlv
Db. A. Metcher
T. C. Rubank
Charles Smith
Alex Brady
Davie
Boy Wanders Streets In Nightwear Talented Youth Taken In
Police were called to assist 11 year old Morris Bernstein who wandered Yeater Way in his night clothing. He said his mother drove him away and threw his clothes outside. A kind neighbor sheltered him overnight and he was later taken to the detention home. Juvenile Judge Frater will rule on the case tomorrow.
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Morris Berstein
Yeater Way
Morris
Ballinger and Dickinson Families Visit Seattle
Mrs. Ballinger wife of former secretary of the interior arrives in Seattle with Mrs. Dickinson wife of the War secretary. They come to visit their son Henry Dickinson at 1126 Federally. Mrs. Ballinger says the former secretary will be home within two weeks.
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Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
J. M. Dickinson
War Department
Seattle
Henry Dickinson
Ballinger
Abe Ruef Known as The Professor at San Quentin
Abe Ruef, inmate at San Quentin, earns nickname The Professor for his philosophy discussions, college education, and love of books. The remark reflects inmate culture around March 16 in Cal.
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San Quentin
Cal
Abe Ruef
San Quentin Prison
Preliminary exam eyed in murder case over Mahan killing
In Roseburg Oregon district attorney Brown says Roy McClallan likely will face a preliminary examination in justice court for the B H Mahan homicide, stemming from a rivalry over Lillian Spelker and charges anticipated to be filed today.
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Roseburg, Or
Brown
Roy McClallan
Justice Court
B. H. Mahan
Mies Lillian Spelker
Recall Drive Flares Over County Hospital Controversy
County officials face recall attempts tied to hospital control as bill for recall awaits voters. Dr. W H Carson named to replace resigned administrator amid nurse resignations over 12 hour shifts for 45 dollars monthly. Central Labor Council backs nurses and protests low pay and conditions.
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Hamilton
Rutherford
W. H. Carson
Dr. O'Rourke
Steward Dearin
Carson
The
Star
Retta McGregor
Central Labor Council
O'Rourke
McKenzie
New York Prohibits Street Theater Ticket Speculators
A new ordinance in New York City took effect today banning theater ticket speculators from plying their trade on sidewalks. The measure aims to curb scalping and protect public access to performances.
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New York
Help for a Penitent Thief Seeks Public Guidance
A front page letter to Chief Bannick from an Illinois man who admits a life of crime since 17. He asks for a path to reform, noting gambling and theft, hardship finding work, and fear of police if he speaks. He seeks public suggestions to lift himself from crime.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Plan Carnival in Seattle Aims to Rival Coast Fest
Marmaduke chair of the arrangements committee announced a $50 prize for a snappy carnival name. The all city committee includes representatives from every organization. The event may run a week and could rival the Portland Rose Festival and similar coast affairs.
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Seattle
Marmaduke
Portland
Portland detectives canvass hotels for Barbara Holtz murder clues
United Press reports detectives in Portland search downtown hotels for a lead to identify the killer of Barbara Holtz who was found murdered in a lodging house at 107 Russell Street. Authorities consider a Spokane connection where a man tried to lure children to a shack on Hangman’s Creek, suggesting the suspect fled Spokane for Portland.
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Portland, Or
Barbara Holtzman
Russell St
Spokane
Hangman's Creek
Portland
Strike Expected By Western Canada Coal Miners
Winnipeg march 16 the coal miners in the Crows Nest district across western Canada are poised to strike within hours Canadian Pacific railway officials say a settlement is unlikely to happen today and no talks appear imminent
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Winnipeg
Man
Crows Nest
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Attack on rail engine leaves fireman dead in Kentucky
Armed strikers and mountaineers attacked a Queen & Crescent engine near Somerset Kentucky. Fireman Powers, a white strike breaker, died. The engine guard is missing and is believed slain.
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Somerset
Queen & Crescent Railway
Powers
German comedian's claim over Lonesome Town property to be ruled
The court will decide whether C. William Kolb's claim to the play Lonesome Town now at the Grand is valid and whether his former partner Max M. Dit has any rights to its use. Judge Taliman will hear the case Friday afternoon.
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C. William Kolb
Lonesome Town
the Grand
Max M. Dit
Taliman
Will Leaves Ranch to Nero and Neptune Mastiffs
In Hyannis Nebraska on March 16, the will of rancher Robert T. Ax tells leaves all property to his two dogs Nero and Neptune. If one dies the survivor inherits the estate and upon both deaths the remaining funds fund a hospital for animals. Administrator J W Ball receives 100 dollars monthly for care of the dogs.
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Hyannis
Neb
Robert T. Axtell
Nero
Neptune
J. W. Ball
How I Made My First Dollar
A personal reminiscence recounts a Seattle resident's first earnings and begins a series on how different local people started in life. The narrator reflects on early work and the financial milestone as a doorway to future ambitions.
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Seattle
Baltimore Pays Bill Over Hat Ruined by Police Bullet
Baltimore settles a claim after a policeman’s stray shot damaged a hat belonging to a woman. The settlement covers damages and related costs stemming from the incident and its aftermath.
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Baltimore
My First Dollar Earned on a Farm
N. H. Latimer recalls earning his first dollar at seven or eight on a Illinois farm. He notes his father offered regular pay, he harvested hard to impress, endured thorn pricks and exhaustion, and learned money and work have value.
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N. H. Latimer
Dexter Horton Bank
Ilinois
Bill's Spring Dree Diary Entry Amid News
A diaristic note describes a diary being kept with news about the speaker and sister Agnes. Ma allows barefoot pleasure when the first buterfly arrives, while Hickey Morrison is mentioned. A classmate Ruben rubs slate pencils to make noise as snow lingers and school returns.
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Hickey Morrison
Snow
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