German Baron Hosts Controversial Party in Point Grey
The May 1 account in Vancouver describes Baron Rochus Von Luttwitz hosting a house party on Marine Drive Point Grey. The event sparked concern as it was misread as a German conspiracy, though attendees claim it was ill conceived. The baron plans Vancouver residence after studying investments tied to a $5,000,000 syndicate, drawing scrutiny over ties to the Kaiser and wartime sentiment.
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Rochus von Luttwitz
Marine Drive
Point Grey
British Columbia
Ypres
Baron
the Kaiser
Count Alvo von Alvensleben
Progressive Party Should Quit and Disband, The Star Says
The Star argues the Progressive Party should dissolve. It credits the party with jolting bosses in 1912 but says it failed to achieve lasting reforms and has allowed reactionary elements to gain power, urging progressives to work within other parties for concrete results. It warns full party elimination would end party politics.
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California
Atlas Lumber chief A. B. Graham dies by own action
A. B. Graham a millionaire president of Atlas Lumber Co. leaped from the 20th Ave bridge in Ravenna park. Patrolman Wilson cites suicide with insomnia listed as probable cause. Dr. J. H. Sayer found the body. Graham had long sleep problems and retired from active business though maintaining vast interests in Seattle mills and other firms. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Graham
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West Virginia
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Turner Investment Co
FE. P. Jamison
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Evenie
Pacorm Water
Second Ave
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Louis Bean
Tacoma
E. P. Jamison
Vessel Victoria Sinks Off Coronado Islands
The 8 S Victoria operating Ensenada to San Diego sank today off the Coronado islands, nine crew members and two passengers missing. Immigration officers on scene report Coronado islands lie 18 miles southwest of San Diego. the Victoria is owned by the American Mexican Trading Company.
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Victoria
Immigration Service
Coronado Islands
Jury Orders Sheriff to Pay for False Arrest
Mrs. Sarah Low and her son Fred Low each receive 1250 dollars from Sheriff A V McDonald of Mason County for false arrest and 24 hour imprisonment on a burglary charge. The jury read verdicts in Judge Mackintosh's court after the incident involving furniture later found to be theirs.
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Fred Low
A. V. McDonald
Mason County
Puget Sound Farms Coos Wants Ads Profitably
19 acre tracts for sale near Puget Sound with level land rich soil water and cream route delivery. Tracts priced at 100 to 160 dollars with 10 dollars monthly payments. Nearby Glenwood Valley Farms Addition No 2 offers easy clearing near school and community buildings. Contact The Star via Main 0400 for classified advertising assistance.
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Puget Sound
Cushman Accuses Wife of Moonlight Rides with Men
Cushman declares his wife engaged in moonlight rides with married men, asserting betrayal and alleged romantic escapades amid a troubling marital dispute.
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Cushman
Divorce Plea Alleges Spouse Met Married Men on Boulevards
Thomas J. Cushman files for divorce alleging his wife Mrs Merrill Cushman flirted on the streets and rode with married men in a Ford car. He cites encounters at Tate’s cafe and at Nan king cafe a noodle joint where she drank beer and smoked cigarets.
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Destruction and mistrust mark Vancouver bridge fires
Vancouver faces rising tension as Connaught and Granville bridges burn in what editors call a coincidence blamed on alien enemies. Police, guarding Baron Von Alvensleben and Dr Grunett, report arrests swell Nanaimo detention camps while fears of a German Austrian stranglehold grow.
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Crizssa
Count Alvo von Alvensleben
Canada
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Vancouver
Germany
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Fowler
Nanaimo
Aged Minister Jenks Dies After Poisoning Blackmail Claim
The Rev. Dr. J. H. Jenks, 75, of Oakland, dies after swallowing poison in a drug store. He had telephoned his attorney alleging arrest and blackmail, with police suspecting impostor officers. The motive remains unsolved.
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J. H. Jenks
Oakland
Thugs Rob Farmer Near Auburn In River Push
Oscar Peterson, a farmer near Auburn, was held up on a county road early this morning. The attackers took his watch and $15, stripped his coat, then pushed him into the Green river. He swam ashore and notified the sheriff at 3 am. the assailants left no trace.
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Auburn
Green River
Oregon Snow Storm Pounds Sheep. 30,000 Lost
About 30,000 sheep are reported killed in a snow storm in Oregon on Thursday, with losses estimated at $180,000. Farm operators face severe damage as herds perished in the blizzard conditions.
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Oregon
Commission Won't Reinstate Kauff
Cincinnati May 1 The National commission refused to reinstate Benny Kauff outfielder of the Brooklyn league club in organized baseball. This means that Kauff cannot play with the Giants.
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National Commission Today
Benny Kauff
Brooklyn
Kauff
Giants
Tacoma Man Is Given A Pardon
The department of justice announced a pardon for Edwin R. Scott of Tacoma Washington at the request of Ambassador Von Bernstorff. Scott, an English resident, was convicted of writing threatening letters to the German envoy and had been sentenced to six months in prison.
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Department of Justice
von Bernstorff
Edwin R. Scott
Tacoma
Wash
Scott
Chilequake Report Supposed by Weather Bureau Seismograph
Washington May 1 The Seismograph Division of the Weather Bureau reports a suspected earthquake in Chile based on seismograph readings received today.
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Seisamograph Division
Weather Bureau
Chile
Sesamograph
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