Highwaymen Attack Man At His Door In Broad View
At midnigh t Monday Fran Federici of 1412 Sith Ave was struck with a revolver butt when he refused to raise his hands. He was knocked unconscious and found moments later in front of his home. He told police two masked men with eye-hole cutouts demanded money. A second incident saw a tall robber with a blue bandanna mask steal from R. B. Weston and a customer on Woodland Park Ave. Another report from Joe Dean in Duckabush describes an unmasked assailant grabbing him from behind on Second Ave and Main St and stealing his watch and a diamond-studded charm.
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Fran Federici
Sith Ave
Federick
Federich
Federici
Woodland Park Ave
R. B. Weston
Thomas Lane
90Th St
Joe Dean
Duckabush, Wash
Second Ave
Mainst
Landon for mayor praised in Seattle opinion letter
Alice M. Lord endorses Dan Landon for mayor, praising his honesty and independence. She recalls his support for the eight hour workday for women and urges working women to vote for him on election day in Seattle.
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Dan Landon
Landon
Seattle
Alice M. Lord
Star Bandits Auto Located After Robbery
The car used by four bandits in a Saturday hold up at The Star with Frank Webster office manager and Miss Winna Mayer cashier taking 4400 was found by police at Minor Ave and Stewart St Sunday. Stolen from Arnold S Graham Libby McNeill Libby supervisor left at Sixth Ave and Marton St. Police have no further clue to the bandits.
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Frank Webster
Flood Refugees in Frogmore Reach for Food Aid
Natchez Miss May 1 flood relief rushes food to Frogmore Louisiana where 1000 Mississippi refugees are marooned on scaffolds. State legislator H B Connor directs relief in Concordia parish with plans to move victims by power boats to refugee camps at Harrisonburg and Thinehart.
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Natchez
Miss
Frogmore
H. B. Connor
Concordia Parish
Harrisonburg
Thinehart
Office Safe Robbed Here at Libby McNeill Libby
A safe owned by Libby McNeill Libby at 604 Marion building was burglarized on Monday. The smaller safe was opened by the touch system and the inner door pried. a few dollars in stamps were missing. No cash was kept in either cafe area and the other safe was undisturbed. The office was lightly ransacked with desk drawers forced.
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Libby, McNeill & Libby
Marion Building
Young Girl Dies After Nightclub Party Fight
Miss Pearl Davis a 20 year old from St Louis died from wounds received at a midnight party at the Castle chicken farm resort in Kansas City. Police investigate as Ruby Dane 20, another attendee, said liquor was drunk and found Davis on the veranda with a fractured skull.
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Kansas City
Miss Pearl Davis
St. Louis
the Castle
Ruby Dane
Miss Davis
Propositions to be discussed by Commonwealth club
The Commonwealth club will discuss the various propositions on the ballot Tuesday at Boldt's restaurant located at 913 Second Ave. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
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Commonwealth Club
Boldt's
Second Ave
How the Lobbyists Figure Dr. Brown
The article argues that Seattle labor opponents back Dr. E. J. Brown for mayor while insisting Brown may resist special interests. It contrasts lobbyists who claim Landon acts independently for the public good and urges voters to be as discerning as they are.
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Dr. Brown
Seattle
E. J. Brown
Jay Thomas
George Stevenson
George Russell
Brown
Dan Landon
Dan Landon Rally Claimed For Mayor By Proponents
Speaker Maj Douglas defends Landon in a county campaign speech denouncing Dr Brown. He cites Landon’s 12 years as state senator and law enforcement stance while attacking Brown for promise laden plans and alleged past law violations. Notes Great Northern fare cut for Tulip Festival travel May 4-6.
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Brown
Beattie
Dan Landon
Senator London
Dr. Brown
Columbia Basin
Madagascar
Morase
Funeral services for Gren ville Phillips
Funeral services for Grenville D. Phillips 66 were scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday at Bonney Watson's following his death Friday at Providence Hospital. The obituary notes the late Mr Phillips resided in the area and lists services details for friends and family.
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Grenville D. Phillips
Providence Hospital
Bonney Watson's
Landon Backed by Seattle Labor Leader in Letter
William M. Short, president of the State Federation of Labor, urges voters to support Dan Landon as mayor. He frames the choice as a fight for the common good and warns against rewarding past supporters with future favors. He pledges that Landon will be a 100 per cent mayor for all the people.
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Neiples
Abe
Dan Landon
Dr. Brown
Maj. Douglas
Brown
E A
Union League
Silly Short
Alice Lord
London
Washington
Labor
Seattle
William M. Short
State Federation of Labor
Who’s Who At Polls Tuesday
Voters of Beattle will choose a mayor and city officials including council members comptroller treasurer and school directors. Ballot includes Erickson three cent carfare measure and other propositions with voting from 8 a m to 8 p m using machines in all precincts.
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Beattle
Erickson
Star Today
Yor
Daniel Landon
BE. J. Brown
Henry Landes
Kathryn Miracle
William Hickman Moore
T. Harry Bolton
C. W. Sharples
C. C. Tiffin
E. F. Taylor
Claude Bekart
W. BR. Allen
George TH. Revelle
George F. Cotterill
Clark Nettleton
Walter 8. Wood
W. C. Kean
KR. B. Downle
Julius G. Day
Public Works Debates City Charters and Taxpayer Funds
A reform of city services discusses a new transportation department to manage the municipal railway with a transportation superintendent. Propositions include streetcar fare policy, pound operations under humane society, and a Montlake Stadium bridge project funded by 5.59 million general bonds to ease congestion and improve access to the University of Washington stadium.
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Department of Public Works
Department of Public Utilities
Department of Transportation
Lake Washington Canal
Montlake Stadium
University of Washington Stadium
10Th Ave
Spokane votes on street cars versus motor buses amendment
In Spokane on May 1 voters decide whether street car service should continue under a charter amendment. If defeated the city may grant a franchise to Spokane Transportation, merging WWP railway division and Spokane City Railways, offering six cent fares for three years and barring jitney competition after December. A bus system would follow if the amendment fails. The ballot also includes two school board seats from seven candidates.
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Spokane
Spokane Transportation Company
Washington Water Power Company
Spokane City Railways Company
the & C. R
Indiana election watchers eye Hoosier primaries
Indianapolis voters prepare to vote in the senatorial and congressional primaries as President Harding's policies dominate the turnout. Senator Harry New seeks renomination against Albert Beveridge, with all 13 Indiana Republican representatives seeking return to Washington.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Harding
Harry 8
New
Albert J. Beveridge
Congress
Washington
Elect Landon Plea by Eckstein Urges Saner Ballots
Nathan Eckstein a former school board member and civic leader urges voters to back Dan Landon for mayor. Eckstein praises Landon’s legislative and business record and encourages men and women to consider his qualifications.
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Elect Landon
Nathan Eckstein
Dan Landon
Menator Landon
Kekatein
Mine Explosion Kills Fifty In Transylvania Area
Romanian reports say fifty miners died and sixty were severely injured after a mine blast in Transylvania on Sunday. The incident occurred amid political tension as candidates debate reforms and wariness toward corruption in the region.
General McAndrews Dies in Washington
Major General James McAndrews longtime chief of staff of the A E B died in Washington at Walter Reed Hospital. He was 69 years old and passed away from complications of heart disease.
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General McAndrews
Washington
James McAndrews
A. BE
Walter Kelid
Navy appropriation rise urged by secretary Denby
Washington May 1921 Secretary of the Navy Denby asked the Senate to increase the navy appropriation bill for 1922 by 28.166 million dollars. He said the funds were necessary for the proper conduct of the service and to support 6,000 men.
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Washington
Senate
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