Moonshine raid ends in fatal shooting near Aberdeen
In a week long moonshine campaign near Aberdeen, federal agents clashed with bootleggers when a car carrying liquor sped toward them. Watson was fatally shot. Oakland survived and was jailed on liquor charges. Stills seized. several men held on bonds. An inquest is set for Monday. Straw Hat Parade planned for May 29 by Seattle haberdashers.
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Aberdeen
Federal
Here
Watson
George A. Oakland
Leonard Regan
C. C. Cooper
Regan
Cooper
8. E. Bunker
Oakland
Seattle
Prohibition
Donald A. McDonald
RE. A. Philbrick
Grays Harbor County
Bunker
McDonald
Grays Harbor
Steve Franko
D. Liewellyn
P. Shipman
William H. Davis
Franko
Liewellyn
Shipman
Davis
Seattle Haberdashers
A San Diego Sunday Daydream of People and Places
The piece recalls a San Diego county Sunday as autos fill Mat beach and families enjoy warm surf while motor homes caravan north. A baseball game dazzles crowds, girls collect donations for a religious performance, and a distant mission hosts a sunlit gathering as a bi-plane fades into the evening glow.
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San Diego County
Sheriff hunts for Clara in underworld slave drama
Sheriff Stringer orders deputies to locate Clara the frightened white girl said to be the 17 year old alleged slave of a negro vice magnate. He promises protection if she talks and reveals the underworld king and his home. Clara appeared in police court last week then vanished. The case centers on white girls kept in rooms, with victims demanded to pay $12 nightly, or face violence.
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Clara
Stringer
Underworld
Alice
Alice Ras
Bluebeard Watson given life for Nina Delaney murder
Bluebeard J P Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment at San Quentin by Superior Judge Willis for the murder of Nina Lee Delaney, one of the seven women he confessed to killing. Alienists split on his mental state as his defense sought a delay for business matters.
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Los Angeles
Bluebeard J. P. Watson
San Quentin Penitentiary
Willis
Nina Lee Delaney
Watson
San Diego
Pacific Coast
Bluebeard
Berego
Ditrict
Woodwine
Willie
J. Morgan Marmaduke
Woolwine
Couts
Salisbury Pair Predict Frost Tomorrow Night
Weather forecasters in Salisbury expect frost tomorrow night with a heavy feel in the early morning. Winds are forecast gentle as conditions shift into Tuesday.
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Salisbury
A. & Weather
Jitney Bill Up For Passage In Seattle
Jitney buses will operate on Seattle streets Tuesday under a restrictive ordinance aimed at their eventual elimination. The emergency measure carries an immediate effect and will be signed by Mayor Caldwell once passed as jitney drivers rallied outside the council chamber.
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Seattle
Caldwell
Council Chamber
Sugar Action OKd by Palmer for Kansas County Fair
The district attorney Saunders reports the Justice Department approves the sugar margin plan. The Palmer empowered Kine county fair price committee may set profit margins based on actual cost, not replacement value, to allow higher sugar profits.
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Kine County
Saunders
Department of Justice
Palmer
Mrs Fern Hay Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Plea
Mrs Fern Hay files for divorce from Lawrence Ashton Hay asking $125 monthly alimony and custody of three minor sons. She alleges he has frequently struck her and hurled vile names and requests a restraining order to prevent interference.
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Lawrence Ashton Hay
Fern Hay
Hay
Divorce suit cites inharmonious husband and custody plea
Mildred Messner files for divorce from George L. Messner claiming an inharmonious marriage. She seeks custody of two minor children and $50 monthly alimony.
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Mildred Messner
George L. Messner
Girl 17 Tries Suicide With Carbolic Acid at Home
Kathleen Russell a 17 year old servant in Mrs Le Fohns home at 830 Ith Ave attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid Monday morning. She had sudden hysteria and cried I am going to kill myself before wandering the block with the bottle. Patrolmen found her, a physician treated her and said condition likely not serious. she had worked two weeks for Mrs Le Fohn.
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Kathleen Russel
J. J. Rush
C. D. Follrich
le Fohn
Louisiana Votes on Woman Suffrage Amendment
Baton Rouge May 10 The Louisiana legislature in regular session plans to take up a resolution ratifying the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. Thirty five states have already ratified the amendment.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
President Sends in Reappointments
President Wilson today transmitted nominations to the senate for reappointments to land offices. Joseph Oker of Helena Montana and Henry Alexander Porter of Vancouver Washington were named for renewal of their registers positions.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Registers of Land
Joseph Oker
Helena
Mont
Henry Alexander Porter
Vancouver
Wash
Woman Sues for Divorce After Six Months of Marriage
Hazel Hanvey files for divorce from Henry Hanvey after a July marriage and December desertion. She asks to restore her maiden name, Hazel Hopgood.
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Hazel Hanvey
Henry Hanvey
Hazel Hopgood
Bootleg gang ringleader says police demanded bribe
Verner Lindquist allegedly paid 7500 dollars to police in a west coast bootlegging raid plot but was arrested minutes later. He, his brother Fred, and others face 19000 dollars in bail on liquor charges. Authorities cite a broader scheme including police tipping and raids at Meadowdale and the West Side Inn.
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Verner Lindquist
Stringer
Lindquist
Fred
Meadowdale
Werner Lundquist
O. W. Brinker
Flo
Rapiunetihat Jim
McDonald
Weer Side Inn
California Ave
Nquor
West Side Inn
Sam
City Sneak Spoils Day for Alexis
Charles Alexis of Suquamish Washington visited Seattle and had the charm from the end of his watch chain stolen while he stood in a movie line. He told police the loss “spoiled my whole day” in a statement on Monday.
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Charles Alexia
Suquamish
Wash
Seattle
Charles
Homes for sale in Seattle on monthly payments
Many homes can be bought in Seattle for the price of monthly rent with small down payments. At current material and labor costs, buying is cheaper than building. Classified Page today lists bungalows modern houses and lots for sale on monthly payments.
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Seattle
Mazatlan falls to revolutionary forces amid Toured asteroid
Mazatlga was occupied by Gen. Angel Flores's revolutionary forces at 4 am. Governor Iturbe, previously missing, is now reported captured and likely to be tried for the executions of Obregon sympathizers in Mazatlan.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mazatlga
Angel Flores
Iturbe
Obregon
Mazatlan
Carranza
Mexico City
Mazatlania
Flores
Sinaloa
Generals Slain and Carranza Falls in Mexican Capital
Reports from Mexico City indicate President Carranza captured or killed as revolutionaries overtake the capital. A special train bound for Vera Cruz was seized. Mexico City communications disrupted as forces under Gen Benjamin Hill advance on Vera Cruz.
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Mexico City
de Carranza
Apizace
Tlaxacala
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Benjamin Hill
Juan Barragan
Murguia
Urquizo
Candido Aguilar
Diegues
Mexican Officials Begin Move Toward Mexico City
Report states that officers of the new Mexican government depart El Paso for Mexico City led by General Antonio I. Villareal and General Francisco B. Serrano. The Inbarang garrison joined the revolutionists, while Col Salinas and Lt Col Torres fled to Presidio. Manila accuracy unclear.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Antonio I. Villareal
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
Francisco 8. Serrano
Urbaleno
Ofinaga
Salinas
Torres
Presidio
Teta
Murgui
Socialists Favor Debs as President Nomination
The Socialist national convention in New York resumed sessions to nominate Eugene V. Debs for president and rumors said he might be released from Atlantic federal penitentiary. Seymour Stedman of Chicago was expected as Debs running mate. Seattle Shriners will distribute booklet facts at the Shrine convention in Portland June 20 to 36.
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Debs
New York
Socialist National Convention
Eugene V. Debs
Atlantic Federal Penitentiary
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Seattle
Seattle Shriners
Portland
New U S Troop Lineup on Texas Border
On the Texas border new alignments of United States regular army forces are being made as U S forces brace for possible Mexican duty. Four destroyers Isherwood Putnam Dale Case head to Tampico to protect American interests while marines sail from League Island. Washington debates Mexican policy after Carranza's overthrow and Tampico rebel capture.
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Washington
State Department
Carranza
Mexico City
Colby
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Tampico
Key West
Isherwood
Putnam
Dale
Case
Flusher
Reid
League Island
Navy Department
Texas
U S S Sacramento Reaches Tampico Amid Rumored Capture
The U S S Sacramento arrived off Tampico and a radiogram to an oil publication says Tampico was captured by revolutionists without fighting while the situation was reported quiet.
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Houston
Texas
U.S. S
Sacramento
Tampico
38 Alleged Reds to Go on Trial in Chicago
Chicago May 10 William Bross Lloyd and 87 other alleged communist labor party leaders were to go on trial here today charged with conspiracy to overthrow state and federal governments by violence. Tom Rackner indicted on liquor charges given one week to enter plea in U S district court Monday morning.
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Chicago
William Bross Lloyd
Labor Party
Tom» Rackner
United States District Court
Ephrata Signs Rain Man Contract in Rainmaking Plan
Ephrata Washington May 10 A contract with George Ratfield the Los Angeles rain man was closed by the local Commercial club to bring three inches of rainfall within a hundred mile radius. Towers and equipment will be built and installed this week Ratfield will be paid 3000 for the second inch and 3000 for the third inch with no pay for the first inch.
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Ephrata
Wash
George Ratfield
Los Angeles
Commercelal Clab
Hatfield
Change Name on U. S. Indictment
The true name of George H Tre panier, indicted by the grand jury for alleged complicity in the Auburn box car robberies, is Louis H Trepanier, announced by the United States district attorney's office Monday morning.
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George H.” Trepanier
Grand Jury
Auburn
Louis H. Trepanier
United States District Attorney's Office
Wellesley Fires Students For Smoking In Dorms
Four Wellesley College women students have been suspended for smoking cigarettes in dormitories. Officials declined to discuss details. David Mikesall faced charges under the national vagabage law and for allegedly threatening a federal officer in U S district court.
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Boston
Wellesley
David Mikesall
Oaned Weenie
Sanaa
United States District Court
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