Tex Rickard Case Sparks Public Control Demand
New York on March 28 reports Tex Rickard charged with mistreating girls at his Madison Square Garden pool, fueling calls for government supervision of commercial amusements. Civic leaders urge state or local ownership and broader reforms to ensure safe recreation, with sociologists and women’s groups backing expanded public oversight.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
Ferdinand Pecora
United States
Charlies L. Stelzle
America
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Manhattan
Teague of Women Voters
Robert P. Olver
Carfare Debate in Seattle Over Erickson Plan
Sparks fly as Hal Armstrong and Jack Hall clash over Seattle’s proposed 3 cent street car fare plan by Councilman Oliver Erickson. Sinnott’s syndicated piece outlines Erickson’s plan to cut fare from 84 to 3 cents funded by a land tax, while opponents warn of confiscation. Supporters say service improves with bonds retired and extensions financed. detractors fear impact on homeowners and local industry. The piece notes current profits and ongoing optimism from experts like Dave Henderson.
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Hal Armstrong
Jack Hall
Erickson
Philip J. Sinnott
Seattle
Newspaper Enterprise Association
United States
Sinnott
Oliver T. Erickson
Savage
FreeCar
Armstrong
Dave Henderson
Aystem
Henderso
LU. S
Henderson
Peter Witt
Erick
Beattie
London aviator charged with murder in Gertrude Yates case
Maj Ronald True, an engineer aviator, is charged with murder in connection with the death of Gertrude Yates, also known as Olive Young. The case centers on the London inquiry into her demise and the allegations facing True.
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London
Ronald True
Engiieh
Gertrude Yates
Beauty Quest Starts On Page One In New Venture
A New York plan launches Miss Mausty on a May journey funded by Eastern society leaders to obtain secrets for a facial and bodily rejuvenation serum. She claims a wax mask method and internal capsules can erase aging lines, with past success after losing 108 pounds through diet and exercise. She envisions people aging in reverse, hitting golf links at 100 and staying prime at 200.
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New York
Miss Mausty
Europe
America
Masked raid on Cutten mansion nets loot and chaos
In Chicago nine masked raiders stormed Arthur W. Cutten's eight acre Downers Grove estate, seizing jewelry, silverware and $50,000 in property. They locked in the family and servants in a liquor vault and loaded a truck with whisky as servants fired shots but the criminals escaped.
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Chicago
Arthur W. Cutten
Cutten
Downer’s Grove
Ani
Victoria Welcomes Marshal Joffre Amid Carnival Crowds
Victoria opens its heart to Marshal Joffre, hero of the Marne, arriving from the Orient aboard the Admiral Nor Silver State. The city hosts a four day welcome with a carnival and events before Joffre departs for Vancouver Beattie and Blaine, accompanied by Col. Lucien Insaly and Maj. Etienne Malley among others, with local veterans and officials greeting him.
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Victoria
Marshal Joffre
Vancouver
Joffre
Blaine
Beattie
Col
Lucien Insaly
Andre Davy
Etienne M. Malley
Acros
Pacific
Samuel Hill
Seattle
American Legion
W. J. Coyle
Howard BE. MacDonald
The
Society of the 40 and
Henry A. Wise
Washington State Legion
Beatts
KR. Vacher-Corbiere
Canadians to Act as Joffre Escort
Members of Maple Leaf post No. 71, American Legion, will serve as the honor guard to Marshal Joffre with Canadian representatives and French liaison officer Beattie present at the escort ceremony.
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Joffre
Maple Leaf Post No. 71
American Legion
Francelain Beattie
British Envoy Geddes To Speak In Seattle Thursday
Sir Auckland Campbell Geddes British ambassador to the United States will address a public meeting at First Presbyterian church Seattle at 530 p m Thursday March 30 The Canadian club and many allied groups sponsor with Dr M A Matthews introducing Geddes and Dr M T Dalton listed among speakers The Geddes party arrives in Seattle at 440 p m Thursday from Portland aboard the Great Northern with secretary C W Meldrum assistant general passenger agent.
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Auckland Campbell Geddes
United States
First Presbyterian Church
L. G. Pattulle
British American Association
M. A. Mattewns
M. T. Dalton
Canadian Club
Sir Geddes
The
Women's Canadian Club
Daughters of the Empire
Daughters of St. George
Caledonian Society
Celtic Society
Clan McKensie
Daughters of Scotia
Maple Leaf Post
American Legion
Sir Auckland
Lady Geddes
Seattle
Great Northern
Portland
C. W. Meldrum
Portland Welcomes British Ambassador
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States arrived in Portland with Lady Geddes and will be formally entertained by the Chamber of Commerce at a dinner this evening. He will attend a luncheon on Wednesday with British subjects, then speak to clubs and tour the city before departing for Seattle Wednesday night.
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Portland
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Lady Geddes
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Husband Faces Serious Charge After City Shooting
John J. Alongs an insurance adjuster faced charges of assault with intent to kill after he shot at his wife in her sister’s apartment at 406 W 45th, hitting Mrs Blanche Maker and the patrolman Frank W. Spier. He was held on open charges at the city jail after arrest at the Atwood hotel. The wounded patrolman was taken to Swedish Hospital after bullet removal. The wife was under private care with a mesh wound. The incident followed his pursuit of reconciliation from New York.
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John J. Alongs
Mre
Blanche Maker
Frank W. Spier
Alange
Atwood
Swedish
Baker
Physeian
Acros
New York
Lincoln start page one forgery claim and early pastor records
The author links Lincoln to a controversial ecclesiastical figure Jeane Head. It cites a 1805 conference record noting Head as a deacon and 1798 militia court records confirming his preaching license. Details cover Head’s Kentucky life from Washington County to Harrodsburg, his marriages, cabinet making, and roles as justice of the peace and town trustee, ending with his 1842 death and unmarked grave.
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Lincoln
Joseph Polin
Washington County
Pence
Lebanon
Mary A. Stephenson
Harrodsburg
The
Western Conference
Nashville
Jeme Head
Asbury
Anthony Huston
Beatt County
Kentucky
Jeane Head
Jeewee Head
Jease Head
Road Tun
Lincoln Run
Lincolns
Herrys
Bothie
Jeno Head
Kis
Har
Reodaburg
Har.redaburg
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