Russian princess seeks U S asylum amid deportation fight
A Russian noblewoman, widow of a czar era prince, faces deportation from New Orleans after years abroad. She describes brutal losses, exile across Europe, and a perilous journey back toward the United States seeking admission with the hope friends will secure her rescue.
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Russia
United States
Techernitechew
Eilizabeth Scehnck de
John Schlick
New York
America
Ivan
Seton
Romanoffs
Sband
Grazeno
Novgorod
White suspect in Negro gunmen murder discussed by inspectors
A police inquiry notes a secret conference between Inspector Damm and Tennant before a garage search related to a murder. The search, with Lt. Kent and others, followed the discovery of Legate’s body at 2 10 a m after he had been missing from his beat for over two hours.
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Altho
Tennant
Is Damm
Kent
Deteo
Tom Hayden
Jack Landia
O. Waecheter
F. W
Legate
Tom Walsh
Two Burn to Death in Augusta Theater Fire
In Augusta Georgia two people died when the grand theater burned early today causing an estimated loss of thirty thousand dollars. The victims were James A Tant sixty and his wife Lula Tant who lived on the theater’s fourth floor for twenty years.
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Augusta
James A. Tant
Lula Tant
Knights of Pythias Concert At Castle Hall
Under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias a concert by Seattle area musicians will be held at the K of P castle on 1929 Ave. The program starts at 8 30 PM and will be followed by dancing.
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Knights of Pythias
Knights Pythias
Phere
Seattle
K. of P. Castle
Ave
Lively Debate Over School Tax Levy At Board Meeting
A Friday school board meeting sparked a lively debate over a proposal to submit to voters a two mill increase to the regu lar ten mill levy to fund building operations. The board agreed improvements are needed but split on funding, delaying a public vote. A dispute arose over a statement denying teachers’ involvement with the Voters Information League plan, though league president A W Porter claimed teachers only aided as patriotic citizens.
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Sschool
Voters’ Information League
Seattle
A. W. Porter
No Trace Of Missing Colorado Politician Swain
Denver March 18 two days and nights of searching by state rangers boy scouts and others failed to reveal any trace of Alva A Swain a prominent Colorado politician who disappeared from his home in Denver He was last seen near Hudson east of Denver and his abandoned car was found 13 miles east of here A shortage of between twenty thousand and twenty five thousand dollars was alleged in the affairs of an estate Swain administered
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Denver
Colo
Alva A. Swain
Colorado
Swain
Hudson
Here
Thatcher to Sing Youth Role in Elijah at Arena
Mrs J W Thatcher a well known church soprano will sing the role of Youth in the Elijah oratorio at the Arena from April 4 to 7 completing the principal cast. She is the soprano soloist at University Christian Church and Temple de Hirsch and formerly sang at Plymout h Congregational and Westminster churches.
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J. W. Thatcher
Prano
Elijah
Arena
Thatcher
University Christian Church
Temple de Hirsch
Plymouth Congregational
Westiminster Presbyterian
Wheat Men Favor Weight Decrease
Grain growers dealers and millers in Walla Walla favor reducing No 1 White Club wheat weight to 58 pounds per bushel at a meeting called by state agriculture director KB L French. The session considered Kansas experts recommendations for Henry G Wallace investigations and report back. Frank C Goudy and Mrs Goudy visited Seattle and continued to Denver.
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Walla Walla
KB. L. French
Kansas
Henry G. Wallace
Feed Your Cat, He Advises, And Save State Cash
County Game Warden A J Beach urges homeowners to feed cats to deter them from hunting wild birds. He notes each bird is valued at five dollars and a foraging cat could cost the state about 1 655 yearly, calling for the elimination of wild house cats as a key protection for song and game birds.
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A. J. Beach
Beach
Editor Merle Thorpe Seemingly Recovering After Train Wreck
Merle Thorpe editor of The Nations Business, injured in a Northern Pacific wreck near Bot terday morning, likely to keep Friday luncheon with Beattie chamber after a wire from Mrs Thorpe. Thorpe founded Americas first journalism school at the University of Washington and led The Nations Business as editor publisher for five years. He was en route to Seattle to study Northwest conditions when the accident occurred.
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Navns
Northern Pacific
Botte
Beattie
Chamber of Commerce
Thorpe
America
University of Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Northwest
Seize Yacht and Liquors on Patricia in Miami Raid
United States customs officials raided the palatial yacht Patricia in Miami. Five hundred five cases of whisky valued at $50,000 were seized aboard the vessel, with 1,127 cans of liquor taken in three raids on the lower east coast in two days. The Patricia was seized at Monterey, California about two months ago for carrying a large liquor cargo.
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Miami
Fla
United States Customs
Patricia
Lower East Coast
Monterey
Cal
Silk garments destroyed by fire in closet incident
Silk garments valued at 300 dollars were destroyed by fire on Saturday when Mrs. H. A. Nelson of 1114 Marion Jr. entered her clothes closet and lit a match. She escaped unhurt.
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H. A. Nelson
Marion Jr
Seattle’s 46000 Ordinances Limit Weekend Jail Time
The city now lists about 46000 ordinances, risk of violation always present. Most sentences rarely exceed 90 days, yet enforcement can occur any time.
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Seattle
Rich youth in prison forced to dishwash and shovel coal
John Duval Dodge a millionaire auto businessman is in the house of correction serving a five day sentence for speeding. He spent the night in a bank corridor and was assigned to the dishwashing corps then shoveling coal as guards processed his confinement.
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John Duval Dodge
House of Correction
Dodge
Prisen
Altho Dodge
Navy budget cuts yield huge saving for taxpayers
Washington report states the house committee on naval appropriations approved reductions saving at least 175 million dollars in the next fiscal year. About 99 million stems from area conference agreements, with the bill proposing under 250 million dollars for naval construction. Enlisted numbers drop from 61,000 to 65,004. commissioned officers to stay around 100 pending training costs.
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Laurence M. Benedict Washington
House Committee On Naval Appropriations Today
House
Kelley
Michigan
United Prom
Kelley Cal
Rain Halts Bicycle Run By Beattie Club
The 166 member Greater Beattie Bicycle club postpones the Cedar River ride to Kenton due to rain. The planned stop to inspect the Columbian locomotive amid the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line would have marked a historic moment between Chicago and Health. The railway promises a stop next Saturday for about 1 000 participants.
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Greater Beattie Bicycle Club
Cedar River
Kenton
Chicago
Health
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Uume
Dr John Willett Putnam Dies at 81 in Seattle
Dr John Willett Putnam 81 a direct descendant of Revolutionary War hero Irrael Putnam died at his home 7108 10th Ave W Saturday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Bonney Watson chapel. A longtime Seattle dentist he is survived by his widow Mrs Alias FP Putnam a sister and a brother in Champagne Illinois and Alberta Gearing wife of the Seattle police chief as his sister in law.
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Irrael Putnam
10Th Ave. W
Bonney Watson Chapel
Putnam
Seattle
Mra. Alias
FP. Putnam
Champagne
Mra
Alberta Gearing
Mrs Miracle Delivers Five Campaign Talks Across City
Kathryn Miracle, candidate for city council, spoke to five large crowds Friday including the Bolo club the Women’s council and several labor unions. She was warmly received.
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Kathryn Miracle
Bolo Club
Women's Council
Bucketing Charge to Go Before Grand Jury in Cotton Exchange
New York DA J H Banton announced that charges of bucketing against a member of the American cotton exchange and its directors and officers will be presented to the grand jury for consideration.
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New York
American Cotton Exchange
J. H. Banton
Bay State Set to Sail for Orient From Smith Cove
The liner Bay State carrying a full cargo and nearly 90 passengers was scheduled to sail from Smith Cove terminal for the Orient at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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Bay State
Smith Cove
Orient
Bids Opened on Remaining Three Miles of Lake Washington Boulevard
County commissioners decided Saturday to open bids on paying the remaining three miles of Lake Washington Boulevard. Officials aim to complete the project, with details on bid awards slated for the upcoming Monday.
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Lake Washington Boulevard
County Commission
Era
Resignation of Cooper as Superintendent Sparks Regret
The board accepted the resignation of Cooper, former superintendent of schools in Le Mara and Des Moines and later Salt Lake City, citing his active role in school activities and nationally known educational work. They expressed regret and appreciation for his services.
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Webcote
le Mara
de Moines
Salt Lake City
Beattie
Coopere
Portland Man Visits Heatlle for Cold Storage Study
Portland man Carrel of the agricultural department of the Port and Chamber of Commerce inspected Heatlle yesterday to assess port cold storage facilities. He was aided by the chamber and port commission as he planned an active campaign to promote modern warehouse systems.
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Portland
Co. M. Carrel
Agricultural Department
Chamber of Commerce
Heatlle
Port Commission
Ice Igloo Breaks Pole Lines Causing Widespread Damage
In St Paul on March 18 hundreds of telephone telegraph and power line poles collapsed under heavy ice. Utilities report damage running into hundreds of thousands of dollars across the area as lines failed and service was disrupted.
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ST. Paul
Keep Well The Worker By Dr Br Bishop
Sickness wastes the efficiency and earnings of workers. Maintain health by proper posture lighting recreation fresh air and good food. Ensure chair bench height to avoid strain and eye fatigue. Poor position can cause chest contraction and reduced lung expansion increasing tuberculosis risk.
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Vital Iseue
Deak
Bench
Treaty foes clash over four power pact in Senate
Washington March 11 factions among Republicans and Democrats split over defeating the four power treaty. Democrats seek to shift leadership to influence the outcome while some call on former President Wilson for aid. Unclear if Wilson would support opposition efforts due to fear of misinterpretation or harming anti treaty forces.
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Senate
Etrat
Witeon
Wilson
Open Rates on Orient Traffic
Eight San Francisco based steamship lines including Java Pacific and Pacific Mail declare open rates to the Orient to secure business. They aim to set prices as needed to compete with British and Japanese rivals operating from the Columbia River, Seattle, and Vancouver.
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Orient
Columbia River
Seattle
Vancouver
B.C
Java Pacific
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Pacific Mail
Robert Dollar
Furness Withy
McCormack and McPherson
China Mail
Bruthers & Barry
General Diaz Shot to Death Report in Nogales
Reports from Nogales Sonora say General Felix Diaz was shot to death yesterday at Ortiz Sonora. The secret service in Nogales notes information contradicting claims he was in New Orleans. The shooting followed his failure to halt when challenged by a sentry.
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Nogalar
Ariz
Felix Diaz
Ortiz
Sonora
Porfirio Ding
Mexico
Secret Service
Nogales
Pelix Dias
New Orleans
Dias
Disbarment Proceedings Open Against Oregon State Senator
The Oregon State Bar Association has filed disbarment proceedings in the state supreme court at Salem against State Senator Walter Ti Jones over alleged misconduct and estate fund misappropriation in the Mrs Pester M O Dell estate. The complaint claims Jones misappropriated 9810 71, with 7000 already repaid by his sureties. He is ordered to appear April 17 to answer. Jones has six years in the legislature and is seeking re election.
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Portland
State Supreme Court
Salem
Oregon State Bar
Walter Ti. Jones
Pester M. O'Dell
Jones
Supreme Court
Oregon
House
Senate
Fire Destroys Northwestern Steel and Iron Works
In Tau Claire Wisconsin fire destroyed the Northwestern Steel and Iron Works facilities including the machine shop warehouse stock room and office space causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The blaze raged today prompting investigations into the cause and impact on local industry.
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Tau Claire
Wis
Northwestern Steel and Iron Works
Woman and two children struck in bed in Ireland tragedy
A Belfast report states an 84 year old woman and a 25 year old girl were hit by a sudden incident while in bed. the girl died and the woman is seriously hurt. Also struck were a 2 year old woman and her 11 year old grandson, both seriously hurt.
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London
Belfast
Belfast Workers Slain in Ambush
In Belfast today shipyard workers traveling to the yards were ambushed. A man and a boy were killed, with two others wounded by a bomb explosion. Gunmen attacked workers in several city areas.
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Belfast
Viscount Teel Appointed Secretary of State for India
LONDON March 14 Viscount Teel was named secretary of state for India succeeding Edwin Montagu. Viscount Peel, who recently took over as minister of transportation in the liberal coalition, remains in his post.
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London
Britain seeks Japan aid in India uprising support
Washington reports Great Britain asks Japan for military aid if India uprisings spread. The American commission on self government in India released the statement today detailing this request and the broader wartime cooperation context.
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Great Britain
Japan
Washington
India
Bullets Fail to Stop Auto in Everett Pursuit
Patrolman W F Christensen chased a fleeing bouge runner in an automobile up Howell street hill, firing when the auto, on two wheels, sped away. Several officers pursued. In Everett Rachael Hepler, 12, was injured when a school bus she waited for swerved and struck her due to steering gear defect.
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W. F. Christensen
Howell St. Hill
Christensen
Everett
Rachael Hepler
Gandhi sentenced to six years in prison in India
London dispatch reports Mohandas K. Gandhi the non cooperationist leader has been tried and sentenced to six years imprisonment in Ahmedabad. The dispatch notes his multiple personas and describes him as small emaciated and ascetic with a political career in labor disputes in South Africa and civil disobedience in India.
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India
Gandhi
London
Mohandes K. Gandhi
Ahmedabad
Bombay Presidency
Porbandar
Qandhi
Nepal
South Africa
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