Lumber executive Danaher found dead in Tacoma dock
Cornelius D. Danaher president of Danaher Lumber Co was found dead at the Old Town dock Tacoma with a rope about his neck and hands tied. Coroner and police say death by own action. A note signed with initials C D D read At the end of the rope. Despondency over low lumber industry cited by mill workers. Danaher moved to Tacoma from Detroit about ten years ago.
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Clara Smith Hammon murder case looms in Ardmore court
Clara Smith Hammon stands trial in Ardmore Oklahoma for the murder of Jake Hamon. Defense attorney J B Champion argues powerful interests push for conviction while attacking prosecutions timeline. Witnesses question Hamon circle as Champ ion emphasizes Hamons fortune and alleged seduction.
Our Pet Peeves Sunday Newsboys and Their Leathers
A humorous Sunday column by Lorin D. Angevine lampoons the loud shout of newsboys at 9am, competing with a raucous alarm clock. The writer humorously lists other annoyances on the street such as conductors, crowds, and delays, ending with a personal note on poll tax as the real peeve.
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Star
Bonar Law Resigns From Commons Amid Health Concerns
Andrew Bonar Law resigns from the House of Commons as Premier Lloyd George announces the move in session. The Conservative leader in the coalition cabinet cites ill health, with reports of Conservative discontent and potential push to form an independent party.
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Dining Car Prices Set to Fall After Agreement
San Francisco dispatch reports Southern Pacific and Pullman officials reached a deal to reduce dining car menu prices. The agreement, announced today, aims to ease passenger expenses on the railroad’s dining service.
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Stadd to speak on African missions at Presbyterian churches
Mrs Charles Stadd wife of founder of an African mission in Belgian Congo will lecture tonight at University Presbyterian church at 7 46 PM. On Friday at 4 20 PM W A Sure and Charles Stadd will speak on African missions at Piret Presbyterian church and address the First Presbyterian ary society.
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Prohibition Ban Partially Lifted Announced
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer announced a partial lifting of the ban on withdrawals from bonded warehouses. Beginning April 1 retail drug outlets may purchase liquor from bonded warehouses and distillery warehouses.
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Prohibition
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Wholesale Prices Decline From War Peak
The Department of Labor reports wholesale prices have fallen 38 percent from the May 1920 war peak. February showed a 5 percent drop as part of the continuing decline in wholesale values across industries.
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Department of Labor
Stokes Closes His Part of Divorce Case
New York March 17 W E D Stokes the aged millionaire suing for divorce closed his case today An adjournment was taken to enable the defense to gather its witnesses The date of resuming the trial is in definite There probably will be several weeks delay Justice Finch directed that Stokes pay his wife 7000 additional counsel fees This makes a total of 19500 Stokes has given her for that purpose
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Free rides ordered for city firemen and police
A peremptory court order served on the Rainier Valley car line compels it to carry city firemen and police free of charge under its franchise provisions. The obligation to provide free service to police and firefighters was recently upheld by the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Wheat Was Finicky They Seek 3125 From Farm Warehouse
Neighbors of Harry and J. B. Osborne in Auburn in fall 1918 harvest their sprouting winter wheat by error. They claim misseeded wheat cost them 3125, suing Farmers' Warehouse of Auburn for the loss they would have earned with proper seed.
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Borah Sees U S Lead on Naval Disarmament
Senator Borah of Idaho said the naval disarmament issue rests with the United States after Lord Lee’s speech. He urged the U S to take a positive program to achieve progress in disarmament.
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Principal Luther Warns Queen Anne Students on Smoking
From big cigars to candy bar, Principal Luther warns Queen Anne High School students to quit smoking or face expulsion. The students quit smoking and instead eat candy.
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Queen Anne High School
Patrick's Day happenings and community clubs in Seattle
A bustling page notes Patrick's Day events, charity drives for orphans, and the Heacon Hill Community club electing officers. It reports on high school activities, public safety notes, and local civic efforts including a push to raise funds and improve child welfare and education.
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Spokane Officials Rally Against Poll Tax Measure
Spokane county officials urge Olympia to veto the new poll tax law amid letters to Governor Hart and county officials. Protesters from Pierce, King, and Snohomish areas urge action while local residents pledge petitions and referendums to challenge the bill.
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Governor Harts Vetoes Blue Sky Law and Poll Tax
Governor Hart has not yet filed the vetoes of the blue sky law and poll tax with the secretary of state. Officials at Olympia indicated strong signs of veto but would not confirm until formal filing.
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Real Shamrock Worn by Seattle Woman on St Patrick’s Day
Marion McDonnell of the public welfare department arrived at the county city building Thursday wearing what she called the only real shamrock. The flower traveled from Slane Ireland, arriving Wednesday through her uncle.
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Thief Alarm Tripped by Johnson Shout at City Home
EB Johnson yelled upon seeing a prowler at the back door of 6512 12th Ave N Wednesday night. The thief fled the scene and escaped.
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From Brewery to Baptists A Seattle Tale of Prohibition
Aromen of Seattle’s past recounts the rise of a gin mill near Concrete and the long arc into prohibition. The Hilarious Hyssop club and a small church traffic in competing visions of morality as the brewery is shut and a Baptist church is built, with dedication set for March 20, 1921.
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Carpentier to Fight Dempsey on July 2 in New York State
Georges Carpentier announced in Sunderland that he will challenge Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight title on July 2 in New York State. He stated he has signed a contract to meet Dempsey on that date.
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