Champion Mother of the Nation Names Twenty-One Children
Charles W. Post, Battle Creek cereal magnate, died by self-inflicted gunshot in Santa Barbara after telling companions he wished to be alone. The May 9 report notes Post had undergone recent surgery and planned to travel east on May 15. A feature praises Mrs Alvert Stretch of Somers Point N J as a champion mother of 21, detailing the Stretch family's size, costs, and work.
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Divorce court reveals few families with children
The record shows Edith and William Sheridan divorced after eight years of marriage with no children. Other cases mention non support and early separations. among eighteen homes cited, only two had children. The piece notes deputy prosecutors attend uncontested cases as required.
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Japan Sends Ammunition Into Mexico
Government investigators probe a Tokyo to Mexico shipment landed at Salinas Cruz and rushed to Mexico City. The consignment, final from Huerta’s December buy, reportedly includes siege and rapid fire guns. French Ambassador Jusserand told Secretary Bryan the French embassy in Mexico City assured the safety of U S consul John Silliman at Saltillo.
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Three Girls Die in Newark Hotel Fire
Three girls were cremated and a man fatally burned when a fire destroyed the Alpine House in Newark New Jersey on May 9. Authorities reported the victims and the survivor and ongoing investigations into the blaze.
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The Star Leads Seattle Papers In Advertising Gain This Year
The Star shows a sharp rise in daily circulation and advertising, up more than 5 000 in daily average circulation and 12 percent in April advertising. Other Seattle papers mostly stagnated or fell, with one paper barely rising and two posting declines of 9 and 25 percent respectively. The article notes overall advertising across Seattle papers fell by over 5 000 inches.
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Recall drive targets Hamilton with petitions in city
A call to tie a recall petition to Hamilton today urges union and Commercial Club members to circulate and sign petitions at the Lippy building. Workers aim to stop a 4 million dollar county project, warn of deceptive agents, and direct returned petitions to headquarters for verification. About 14,000 names are on file. 2,000 more needed.
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Mayor Seeks Band Concerts in All City Parks
Mayor Gill pushes for music in the parks with park board decision next Friday. Last year Alki bathing beach Volunteer and Woodland parks hosted bands but funds were tight after boulevard projects. He proposes smaller bands of about 40 players to expand performances citywide.
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Laundry Workers Union Raises Funds for New Mutual Laundry
The Laundry Workers' union realized $500 at a Friday Hippodrome dance. The money will buy stock in the new Mutual Laundry Co., a laundry venture established by labor organizations.
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Los Angeles Approves Municipal Electric Plant Plan
Los Angeles voters approve municipal ownership of an electric generating and distributing plant with a $6,500,000 bond authorization. The measure passes by a substantial majority 56,199 to 23,179 yesterday.
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Father Fights To Retain His Child In Domestic Case
Gillette, 35, a chemist, was jailed after midnight on a third degree assault charge. He allegedly knocked his wife down in Seattle and fled with 15 month old daughter Viroqua, custody awarded to the mother in a divorce. Chased to Whidby island, he fought deputies, attempted escapes at Everett, and was found with the child at a ranch near Max wharf. He shaved his moustache and cut his hair. The girl wore a red dyed dress as she was removed from the mother's home.
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