Alaska Hails Early Spring Boom In Industry and Rail Push
Juneau reports a rapid spring surge as fishing and cannery crews arrive early from the South and Alaska opens vast tracts. Congress boosts a Seward Anchorage railroad project by 5 million dollars, with 4 000 to 5 000 workers expected. Governor Riggs travels to Washington to push a transport measure saving over 1 million annually.
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Juneau
Alaska
North
Eyvery Point
Ketchikan
Kodiak
Ofd
Engineering Commission
Congress
Roving Marines to Stage Free Concerts Here
The Roving Marines, a group of entertainers in U S Marine uniforms, will perform free concerts and shows from April 2 to 7. The local Marine recruiting station announced the schedule Thursday.
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U. S. Marine
Arrest of 18 Year Old Girl After Eight Months Escape
Helen Bye 18 who escaped from the Grand Mound School for Girls was captured after eight months on a late Wednesday night arrest by Eugénie Sisler in a downtown hall.
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Helen Bye
Grand Mound School For Girls
Eugénie Sisler
Police Court Fines and Bail Totals Released
Officials report last year shows police court fines totaling 145 241 dollars and bail deposits amounting to 646 602 dollars. The figures summarize the city’s enforcement receipts and court-related bail activity.
George and Prince of Wales dupe fashion with style
London report notes royal dress quirks as the Prince of Wales wears his derby tilted to one side and King George appears with a creased part chosen as the new fashion. The piece mocks royal wardrobe missteps and public fascination with aristocratic style.
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George
Prince of Wales
London
England
Dreas
Bisbee Deportation Trial Adjourned as Defense Prepares Statement
Bisbee deportation cases adjourned with defense to file a written statement outlining expected proof and a possible self defense plea. Judge Puttee notes many vital questions and numerous authorities prevent quick rulings. Jury remains under guard. weather halts outdoor sports but a jury picnic is planned.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Puttee
Who's Boss in Home Put Up to Court in Divorce Suit
In San Francisco on March 18 Judge Mogan heard divorce petitions by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Farquhar over who is the boss at home. Mrs Farquhar seeks alimony of 150 dollars a month as part of the decree sought.
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San Francisco
Samuel Farquhar
Mogan
Farquhar
Wilson urges removal of Turks from Constantinople
President Wilson advised Under Secretary Polk that the Turks have no right to remain in Constantinople and should be expelled. The allies inform the State Department of their plan to keep the sultan, but place the city under international troops and internationalize the Dardanelles.
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Washington
Wilson
Polk
Constantinople
State Department
Rising Market Dream Drowns in Ruble Import Case
In Seattle harbor the Russian ruble shipment of A. P. Lowe is seized by customs as evidence after officials note ruble legality since October 6, 1917. Lowe, once acquitted of exporting gold, faced a strange gamble on currency value as ruble notes valued at 40 cents each were held.
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Japan
Seattle Harbor
Lowe
Mr. Lowe
United States
King County urged to contribute to regional movement budget
King County is asked to contribute 334825 dollars toward Western Washington's 330000 allotment for a 100000000 dollar five year budget of the Northern Baptist new world movement.
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King County
Washington
Northern Baptist New World Movement
Bandits Rob Pedestrian On Ninth Avenue Corner
A pedestrian was robbed at the Ninth avenue and Spring street corner early Thursday morning. Two armed bandits halted J. L. Chapman of 7734 34th avenue S. W. and took $27. Chapman describes the assailants as two men and reports no injuries.
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J. L. Chapman
34Th Ave. S. W
Ninth Ave
Spring St
World Bonds at Half Price in European Market Stampede
An advertisement touts gilt edge securities priced in dollars with dramatic history references. It markets European government bonds including French Belgian Italian Japanese and English issues at deep discounts, claiming potential gains and steady interest. It promotes a circular with full details and a monthly payment plan.
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New York City
U.S
Japanese Immigration Critique and Murphy Aide Claims
Miller Freeman details Rev U G Murphy as a paid agent of non Christian Japanese aiding immigration. Freeman cites Gulick’s naturalization bill and Murphy's committee testimony, warning of Japanese influence and potential Shinto Buddhist use of immigration to dominate the Pacific coast.
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Miller Freeman
Rev. U. G. Murphy
U. G. Murphy
Seattle
Japa
Miller Reeman
Women's Good Government League
Meves
Freeman
Congressional Immigration Committee
United States Congress
Sidney Gulick
Gullick
Japan
Guilck
House Immigration Committee of Concrease
A. G. Murphy
Murphy
Seattle Ministers’ Federation
Bithru Congress
Pacific
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Hawaii
Chicago Gunmen Stirred By Murder in Labor Circles
Chicago authorities and labor factions were unsettled after the shooting of Hughey Hurley, a close associate of the figure known as Sonny Dunn. Hurley was shot in the back and his body dragged to a vacant lot, following a separate shooting elsewhere in the city.
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Chicago
Hughey Hurley
Hurley
Sonny” Dunn
Harley
Population of Hawaii and Honolulu District Reported
The census bureau reports Hawaii population at 249,992 excluding military reservations. The Honolulu district shows a population of 80,369.
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Hawaii
Washington
Census Bureau
Honolulu
John Barleycorn Still Leads List in Arrests
John Barleycorn headed 6 280 persons taken into police HQ between December 1 1918 and November 30 1919. Annual arrests totaled 21 876 with 4 111 autoists 339 gamblers and 1 549 disorderly persons among victims.
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John Barleycorn
Lottery Raid Nets Six Arrests and Seized Equipment
Police raided a gambling operation at 605% Jack on Wednesday night and arrested three Chinese men along with five other men found in the location. Authorities charged those present with operating or being involved in a gambling game and confiscated lottery equipment.
Tags Bring Nearly $7,000 for Orphans
Seattle residents donated to the St Patrick's day drive benefiting orphan boys at the Priscoe home in Orillia. The fundraiser raised an estimated nearly seven thousand dollars through the tag sale.
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Seattle
Priscoe
Orillia
Bonillas Accepted Mexican Presidential Nomination
Ambassador Ignacio Bonillas accepted the civilian party nomination for the presidency of Mexico in Nuevo Laredo amid a large crowd. The report notes his candidacy announcement and the political context as Mexican affairs attract cross border attention.
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Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Ignacio Bonillas
Mexico
Man's Joke Costs Vancouver in Telegrams
J C Putnam a 35 year old man sent 150 falsely signed telegrams using Mayor Gale’s name to invite city leaders to a Vancouver convention. Toll reached 857 dollars before the prank was stopped and he was taken to the official facility.
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B. C
J. C. Putnam
Gale
United States
Canada
Muskogee
Midh
Marietta
Putnam
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