Thieves flee after wild chase from New Home hotel break in
Two burglars escaped after a high speed chase when police pursued them from the New Home hotel at Maynard avenue and Dearvern street. One shot was fired during the incident as the men fled across a street, jumped into a car, and sped away. Police pursued through the city but the suspects remained at large Wednesday.
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Fred
New Home Hotel
Maynard Ave
Dearvern St
W. H. Votts
Ciry
Two Men Struck by Autos in Seattle Night Accidents
Two men injured in separate late night auto accidents. Dr J Warmburg of the Moore hotel suffered internal injuries and broken ribs after being struck by a car driven by G R Hall at Fourth Ave and Union St. Roy Eyria of Vancouver B C was hit on Fifth Ave W near Olympic Way by a car driven by Dr E L Martin. Eyria sustained a broken right leg and minor bruises, and Dr Martin transported him to Providence hospital.
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Seattle
J. Warmburg
Moore Hotel
Seattle General Hospital
G. R. Hall
E. L. Martin
11Th Ave. W
Eyria
Free Staters Win Victory In Kilkenny Battle
The Free State forces gained the upper hand in Kilkenny early today in Ireland's civil war. insurgents were driven from Kilkenny cathedral after fierce fighting, with more than 100 surrendering. An attack on Bellagy constabulary barracks left one constable dead before reinforcements from Antrim repelled the rebels. two insurgents were captured.
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Dublin
Kilkenny
Ireland
Free State
Bellagy
South Ferry
Antrim
Cheated of Fame by Mistake
Oakland story follows novelist Charles G. Norris recounting a lost manuscript that sparked a dream. He recalls Cladys Ethel Olney, a pen name, and a girl who gave up after rejection, while Mrs. Jean Wierk recalls writing the same tale at 18 in Michigan.
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Oakland
Cal
Jean ©. Wierk
Charles G. Norrin
Cladys Ethel Olney
Farmoun
Norris
Charter Amendment No. 3 Abolishes Public Utilities Dept
Voter totals shown across precincts for a charter measure labeled No. 3. The ballot references candidates Dr C C Tiffin Dean Burkheimer Claude Eckart E F Taylor George H Revelle and W R Allen with Yes and No choices. Endorsed by 34,564 total votes and 40,222 total across lines.
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Claude H. Eckart
E. F. Taylor
George H. Revelle
W. R. Allen
Department of Public Utilities
Police State Of Despair At City Hall After Election
Police officers gathered in the hallways in tears over the election results. The mood was grim as most had little money left, having bet on London, while a few officers still hoped for a late payoff. George Reynolds, a motorcycle ace, offered sympathy and prompted bets for basic needs.
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Police
London
Havya
George Reynolds
Air George
Okanogan Foreman Electrocuted Replacing Insulator
Taylor Cogdill foreman on the Okanogan Apple Company ranch was electrocuted while replacing an insulator on an electric light pole. The accident highlights dangers in rural utility maintenance.
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Okanogan
Taylor Cogdill
Okanogan Apple Company
Treasury Blaze Darkens Washington Roof Fire
The U S Treasury in Washington suffered a mysterious fire early today damaging the roof and delaying a new superstructure. The blaze sent 40 foot flames from the roof. damage estimated at 100000 dollars. President Harding observed from the White House as marines kept spectators back. Authorities ordered a full investigation with Secret Service assistance. no securities were reported destroyed.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Treasury
Harding
White House
Executive Mansion
Department
Secret Service
Sidelights on a City Election Night
Reporters recount a lively county auditor’s office scene as candidates clash over results. Key figures include Councilman Robert B. Hesketh and rival claims of victory while Hesketh challenges a duel styled under Marquis de Queensbury rules.
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Robert B. Hesketh
Fighting Pole
Bob
Marquis de Queensbury
Carl Reeves
Mayor Brown to Begin Duties After Vacation
Brown plans a 260 acre Prosser retreat before taking office and will notify Dan Landon about a trip. Dr Brown will keep dental office hours 8:15 to 9, 12:30 to 1, and 5:30 to 6. Mrs Brown praises her husband and hopes he will focus on city work rather than social events at their 1415 E Thomas home.
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Prosser
Dan Landon
Brown
Seattle
Blect
E. Thomas At
Close Tacoma race as Bowman edges Murray by 2 votes
In Tacoma on May 3 H Roy Harrison and Clair Bowman appear elected city commissioners. Bowman leads Murray by two votes after unofficial returns, prompting an official recount. Harrison secures a commissioner seat. other races see mixed school board and park district results. The note adds a line about archer distances from 200 to 259 yards.
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Tacoma
H. Roy Harrison
Clair Bowman
Altho
Bowman
John L. Murray
Murray
Harrison
A. J. Richie
Christian Erickson
Robert Haddow, Jr
W. C. Miller
Mra
John Chalmers
John Gilchrist
A. L. Goff
Henry Victor Morgan
Metropolitan Park District
W. B. Coffee
Guat Johnson
Jesse
Jones
Homer BE. King
George
Muir
Park Board
A. V. Morrin
C. W. Orton
Landon Applauds Supporters After Loss in Seattle Mayor Race
Dan Landon, defeated mayoral candidate, says he will return to his law practice and praises his supporters. He notes no regret in actions taken and wishes the new administration and Seattle citizens good luck as he declines to enter City Hall under alliances.
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Dan Landon
Seattle
Beattie Citizens urged to support good measures
A civic leader appeals to Seattle voters to back beneficial policies year round rather than condemn acts. The speaker argues public service requires sacrifice and that consistent support will help Seattle become one of the best governed cities in the United States.
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Beattie
Seattle
Seattie
United States
Mrs Miracle Promises Progress for Seattle
Councilwoman elect Kathryn Miracle thanks supporters and pledges to back measures that develop Seattle's commercial, industrial and civic interests while remaining alert to opportunities and avoiding rash promises.
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Kathryn Miracle
Councilworman
Seattle
Tiffin Felicitates Sharples on Result
Dr. C. Tiffin, defeated school board candidate, issued a statement praising Dr. Sharples as a highly capable man and noting Sharples deserved the office. He credited the victory to broad support from doctors in the city and said the best man on the ticket was elected.
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C. Tiffin
Sharples
Blaine Expresses Gratitude After Election Victory
Councilman-elect E. L. Blaine thanks Blaine voters for support at the polls. He says he seeks to serve impartially and hopes for peace prosperity and progress as he heads to office.
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E. L. Blaine
Peggy Joyce on wealth, charm, and future in film
Peggy Joyce proclaims admiration for wealth and glamour, recalls four past marriages, and says she will stop playing with men. She plans to return to America to pursue movies, and reports say Jack Dempsey may join her in a Paris meeting for a potential film in the United States.
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Cleopatra
Pegsy Joyce
Billy
America
Berlin
Jack Dempsey
Peggy
Paris
New Orleans Man Sues Ku Klux Klan
A. W. Hane of New Orleans files a $200,000 libel suit in federal court in Fort Worth against the Ku Klux Klan. He alleges Klan officials tried to force him to discharge an employee after he joined the group and that the defendants conspired to ruin his reputation and fortune. The petition says they sought his wife’s divorce and notes Basse’s past leadership of Consumers' Belt and Manufacturing Co.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Ku Klee Klan
A. W. Hane
New Orleans
Hasse
Basne
Basse
Consumers’ Belt and Manufacturing Co
Armed Bandit Robs Shopkeeper in Evening Hold Up
Police hunted a Tuesday night robber who point a revolver at J Tasaka 1101 Fourth Ave and stole $46 from a cash register. The bandit forced Tasaka to the corner as the theft occurred near closing time. Also reported a Calder shooting near Placerville left blacksmith William Cooper and KR Barnett dead and James Barkley wounded. The article notes a paper making machine extending to 200 feet.
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Olice
J. Tasaka
Fourth Ave
Tasaka
Placerville
Cal
Calder
Here
Wm. Cooper
EB. Barnett
James B. Barkley
Bandits Rob Lafayette Bank In Morning Heist
In Lafayette Colorado masked bandits bound the night marshal and robbed the state bank of Lafayette of more than 10 000 dollars. They cut telephone wires and fled by car as officers hunt them nationwide. In Chicago three bandits robbed a jeweler of diamonds worth six thousand dollars.
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Lafayette
Colo
Ing Country
Chicago
JT Kirechbaum
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Wm. Hickman Moore
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Cotterill Day
Nettleton
Kean Wood Downie
C. C. Tiffin
Dean Burkheimer
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Meee
Eee
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Montlake Bridge
PEKCE
Sowaraher Bros
Deatt LL Wasunoton
Rik
H. C. Cutler
Auditor's
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Thomas
Jack Hall
Hal Armstrong
Landon
Mrs. Miracle
Blaine
Peggy Joyce
North Pacific
Marshfield
Ore
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Ku Klux Klan
South Bend
Gall Line
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Fifth Avenue
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