Living Death Punishment of Traitor in Mons Belgium
A Belgian traitor Armand Jeannes is believed executed but is reportedly buried alive in Mons prison after a death sentence for selling his country to Germany. Public outcry grows as authorities refuse a royal clemency while visitors are barred and newspapers push for his death.
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Mons
Belgium
Armand Jeannes
Germany
Keith Cavell
Jeannes
Edith Cavell
France
Kirschenheim
Soviet Reply Now Delayed At Genoa Conference
The Russian delegation postponed its final reply to the allied note, shifting responsibility to France. Tchitcherin said the Russian answer will not be ready before tomorrow at the earliest, sending a note to Senator Schanger, conference chairman, about France's position after Paris instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tchitcherin
Senator Schanger
Schanger
Ilakonsky
Genoa
Kitvinoff
Berlitz School of Languages
London
Europe
Joffee
University of Munich
Litvinoff
Tchitcherin Down
Rakowsky
Ansistants
Russia
Rusela
Moscow
Roman Candle Death Probe Follows Fire at Hirt Plant
Investigators questioned the death of Nora Bailey a 17 year old Roman candle maker at the Hirt fireworks plant in Columbia City. Deputy Coroner Frank Koepfritz said sparks from a steel hammer or electric switch likely ignited the powder Miss Bailey was filling. The blast demolished one unit, shattered nearby windows, and caused $200 in damage. Bailey lived near the plant with her mother and was seen entering the building moments before the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bailey
Columbia City
Frank Koepfit
Miss Bailey
BE. R. Rose
Lucile
W. A. Priestly
Albert FE. Bailey
37Th Ave. S
James Hull
Thomas G. Hitt
Fireworks Company
Stenographers Map Ahead at Seattle Meeting
The Seattle Associated Public Stenographers outlined future plans led by president Miks Emily C Rennick in the American Bank building after a name change from the Seattle Association of Public Stenographers of the Northwest. Delegates Anne Marquis and Mme Viola Page were named for the State Federation of Business and Professional Women session in Wenatchee May 26 27, and the group backed the Jones Miller bill against narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Associated Public Stenographers
Miks Emily C. Rennick
American Bank
Seattle Association of Public Stenographers of the
Northwest
Anne Marquis
Mme Viola Page
State Federation of Business and Professional Women
Wenatchee
Jones Miller
Bravado Fades Amid Flawed Nazi Reporting Claim
A special cable report notes no direct evidence that the subject personally reported Mies Cavell to German police, and observers say his bravado soon vanished. The article reflects cautious attribution and ongoing questions about the reporting chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Cavell
N. FE. A
N. B. A. Service
Brown's mayoral campaign costs top four thousand six hundred
Dr. B J Brown reports campaign expenses of 4663.20, over a quarter of his two year mayor salary. Most funds went to advertising. Mrs Henry Landes reports 17 in expenses. BE L Blaine Ed L Terry and Marty W Carroll say zero. Mrs Miracle has not filed. Newly elected officials take office June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Brown
Henry Landes
BE L. Blaine
Ed L. Terry
Marty W. Carroll
Miracle
Vets Drive Aims 25000 For National Convention
Citizens committee drives to fund a 25000 national VFW convention and reunion of the States Vision in Seattle this summer. Early pledges exceed 2000 from business houses and citizens as chairmen for each industry prepare to mobilize quotas. An estimated 175000 visitors would attend the two conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Seattle
Woman sought in gem theft at studio
Police detectives seek a man and a woman in a gem theft case. Two diamond rings worth $900 were stolen from Annie Harrell's studio at 1619 Westlake Ave while she was away. The rings included a 1.5 carat and a 7/8 carat stone set in platinum. A heart shaped 26-diamond brooch, valued at $900 to $1,000, was reported stolen from Mrs. J. W. Williams at Barker Hotel on First Ave. Monday evening. No clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Harrell
Westlake Ave
J. W. Williams
Barker Hotel
First Ave
Witness forgets testimony ends case in grand larceny suit
Deputy prosecutor moves to dismiss grand larceny charges against Peter Hereld, former Crane Co. employee, after the principal state's witness failed to recall expected testimony in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Bert C. Rows
Dismiam l
Peter Hereld
The
Crane Co
Frost Endangers Yakima Valley Fruit Harvest
Cold snap threatens fruit in Yakima valley with blossoms damaged by freezing temperatures. In Wenras valley a grower estimates losses up to 95 percent as some districts report later blossoming trees still at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Wennen
Ome
Wenras Valley
London Police Costs Hit Near National 1914 Level
London’s police expenditures this year rivaled the entire annual cost of England and Wales police in 1914, highlighting a sharp rise in municipal security spending. The figure underscores growing urban costs and potential budget strain on city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England and
Wales
Puget Sound Telephone Maker Plans $2 Million Firm
W. N. Winter, president of the Puget Bound Telephone Co, forms a $2,000,000 corporation. The company keeps $1,250,000 of stock and offers $760,000 on the market. Critics say stock sales and rate hikes would enrich Winter while the public bears higher costs. The firm obtained state board approval to install telechronometers without municipal franchise consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Winter
Puget Bound Telephone Company
Winter
State Board of Public Works
Fair charge by meter is claimed fair by Puget Sound firm
William N. Newton of the Puget Sound Telephone Co. defends the telechronometer charging system. He says May bills show 75 percent of Everett subscribers lower than before, with larger users paying more, and argues the system benefits the public and expands service to more customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Newton
Puget Sound Telephone Co
Everett
Interesta
Lowe
Puget Bound Telephone Co
State Department of Public Works
Former Minnesotans to Gather Saturday
All former Minnesota residents are invited to a Gopher club et together meeting at Colling Fieldhouse 16th Ave 8th and Washington St at 7 o clock Saturday night. A program and dancing follow a get acquainted hour.
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Minnesota
Gopher Club
Colling Fieldhouse
16Th Ave
Washington St
Arizona ranchers burn spines to feed cattle on cactus
Ranchers in Arizona prepare prickly pear for cattle by burning off spines with blow torches. Women comprise nearly 40 percent of all bank depositors in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
The
United States
Russians Surprise Genoa Delegates With Diplomatic Demeanor
Special cable reports at Genoa note Russian delegates defy wild stereotype, presenting polished attire and multilingual skills. Leaders Tehiche Rin, Krasin, Litvinoff, Joffee, Rakonsky display education and discipline, thoroughly prepared with documents and figures, earning cautious respect at the conference.
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Cielea
Tehiteherin
Krasin
Litvinoff
Joffee
Rakonsky
Tehitcherin
Tehiteherfn
Rusia
Berlin
Paris
Tohiteh«rin
Krassin
Europe
Siberia
Bolshevist Party
Llughes
Hakonsky
Terrific fight between Ulster constables and Irish rebels
An Exchange Telegram dispatch from Strabane Tyrone reports a terrific clash at Clady Donegal between Ulster Special Constables and Irish Republican Army insurgents. The exchange notes heavy engagements with casualties and rapid movement.
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London
Ulster Special
Irish Republican Army
Clady
Donegal
Strabane
Tyrone
Des Moines Daily News Plant Wiped Out By Fire
Fire destroyed the three story Des Moines Daily News building and equipment at 3 a m causing total losses to the paper and neighboring firms. News coverage continues from the Capitol building with new equipment wired for publication. estimated loss to the News company is $200000 and other firms $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IoWa
Des Moines Daily News Today
Des Moines Daily News
Capitol Building
Loews
Woman Brings Third Divorce Suit Against John A Schreiner
Grace Schreiner files her third divorce suit in superior court against John A Schreiner claiming cruelty. She previously sought divorce in 1920 and 1921. the couple’s residence is listed as 3520 35th Ave B. Schreiner owns a cafe at 109 Yealer Way. A 100 by 150 foot plot will supply vegetables for a family of six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Schreiner
Superior Court
John A. Schreiner
35Th Ave
May Stop Work on Park House
Jeune A. Jackson, superintendent of parka, said the contract for the Woodland Park auto camp community house may be canceled by the city for using two alien laborers in defiance of a citizen preference charter. Clark admitted two Canadians were employed and argued the difficulty in hiring United States citizens. He claimed the party did not enforce the provisions and Jackson asked Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier about cancellation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Clark
Woodland Park
Jackson
Clark
United States
Walter F. Meier
Death Claims Local Sleuth Peyser of Seattle Police
Detective Meyer M. Peyser 43 of the Seattle police died after a 13 day illness from pneumonia and post operative complications following an April 27 appendectomy. A three year detective, native of Oregon, he is survived by wife Martha and daughter Mildred at 717 34th Ave. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at Millerworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer M. Peyser
Seattle
Peyser
Oregon
Martha Peyser
Mildred O. Peyser
34Th Ave
Canadians Move to Expel Orientals Under Immigration Act
British Columbia representatives in Ottawa introduce a resolution to amend the immigration act to compel the expulsion of Orientals and to abrogate the Anglo Japanese treaty as it affects Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
British Columbia
Dominion
Canada
$480000 a Month for State's Vets
Washington veterans receive more than $480000 monthly in disability pay, according to the veterans bureau. The men affected represent 11 percent of all who served from the state during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Gen Morton Off Tonight After Seattle Visit
Maj. Gen. Charles G. Morton commander of the Ninth Corps Area wraps up a three day stay in Seattle with a cruise aboard a yacht club guest vessel. He toured the University R O T C and spoke to the Hundred Per Cent club and the Rainier club banquet with Mayor Caldwell and Lieut. Gov. Coyle in attendance. Morton urged keeping National Guard and R O T C at full strength and praised military training in schools. He addressed the Army of the United States at Hotel Washington before departing for Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Charles G. Morton
Ninth Corps
Spokane
Morton
University R. O. T. C
Hundred Per Cent
Masonie Club
Arcade Building
Hugh M. Caldwell
W. J. Coyle
Camp Lewis
Rainier Club
Chamber of Commerce
National Defense Act
National Guard
Association of the Army of the United States
Washington
Washington state social workers conference at Yakima
Seattle authorities will be well represented on the program of the annual Washington state conference of social workers to be held in Yakima on May 11 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington State
Yakima
Airship Company Suit Dismissed by Superior Judge
Superior Judge John M. of Thuroton county dismissed William Neurance and J. Grant Hinkle claims against the King Ship Co on jurisdiction grounds. The ruling said amended incorporation would require action by the secretary of state and county reentry proceedings. The text also notes the New York Chamber of Commerce was established in 1768.
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John M
Thuroton County
Wiliam
Kingship Co
J. Grant Hinkle
Jary
State
Wilson
The
New York Chamber of Commerce
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Liberty Music
Liberty Theater
First Avenue
Buck
Brown
NETS
Colegrove Restaurants
Auto Kitchen
East Pike
Egyptian Kitchen
Third Ave
Specialty Food
Pike St
Phone Co
N. i. A. Service
N. i. A. Service, Inc
Ciermany
Hulgaria
Universties
University of Paris
Bulgaria
Tunsia
Rumania
Thesheviem
Hunala
R. & H.C. Cook
East
Park House
Gen. Morton
P. M
Airship Company
Ohio
Frederick
Nelson
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
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