Sweat Shop Yawning For Kiddies
Washington May 16 Thousands of children under fourteen soon return to work in sweat shops mines and other places nationwide after the Supreme Court ruled the child labor tax invalid Big employers especially in southern cotton mills are expected to act immediately despite a decade of tax on interstate products Congress failed twice to bar child labor or tax its products as both efforts were struck down by the court
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Pinchot Threatens Penrose Machine In Pennsylvania Primary
In Philadelphia on May 16 the Pennsylvania political scene shows the aging Penrose machine wavering under a progressive revolt led by Gifford Pinchot. Analysts expect a heavy primary turnout as both camps push to mobilize supporters including organized efforts to secure the crucial women’s vote.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Boies Penrose
Commonwealth
Penrose
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Richard A. Ballinger
Seattle
Pinchot
Senate
Allonge shoots at wife as police intervene in Seattle case
J L Austin known as J L Allenge, an insurance adjuster from New York, pursues his wife Mrs Allonge to Seattle after a quarrel over wealth and deception. On March 27, he fires on Mrs Allonge and Blanche Baker, wounding Patrolman Speir and Baker, before fleeing to his hotel room. Three state witnesses testified about the events outside the shoe shop and the interview.
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J. L. Austin
Allenge
New York City
Seattle
New York
Jane Earley
Allonge
C. T. Powers
Blanche Baker
Mrs. Allonge
Flapper Expert Miss Speare Champions Modern Girls
New York May 16 Miss Dorothy Speare a 23 year old author and critic argues modern girls are excited and eat excitement She compares flappers and mothers across regions while noting loosening conventions Yet she neither smokes nor drinks and stresses work as the path to happiness with her forthcoming novel Our Feverish Ways.
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New York
Dorothy Speare
Missa Speare
Scott Fitzgerald
Miss Speare
East
Middle West
Smith College
Blizzard treason trial nears end amid deputy pay scanda l
In Charles Town West Virginia sheriff Don Chafin testifies that 25 of 32 deputies are paid by coal operators and reveals teachers and preachers also receive mine owner pay. Albert Gore son of a deceased Blair Mountain fighter testifies about six days as a prisoner in the miners camp and taunting during captivity. A trial summary appears on page six.
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Albert Gore
John Gore
Blair Mountain
Gore
Jeffery
Fathers Day Angles and Political Jibes in a Midwest View
The column notes Father’s day preparations with dandelions and a quip about B V D garments. It mentions Woodrow Wilson calling Senator Reed a marplot, predicting little impact on Reed, and hints at a Missouri campaign role for Mayor Caldwell. Also reports Harry H Williams, composer, dies in Oakland California at Merritt hospital.
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Woodrow Wilson
Reed
Missouri
Wilson
Caldwell
Oakland
Cal
Harry H. Williams
Merritt Hospital
Brave Woman Saves Boys From Canal Drowning Incident
A woman dives into the canal to rescue two boys, saves the older Coder boy first and then the younger Platts boy cannot be saved. Bystanders cheer as she reaches shore and receives thanks from the rescued boy. The emailer boy is overcome and pulled from the water around 9:30.
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Frances
Coder Boy
Mrs. King
Drownings Confirmed as Two Missing Persons Die
Bodies of Delia Thomas and Peter Peterson, both missing for days, were discovered in local waters. Mrs. Thomas 72 of 607 20th Ave N found in Lake Washington near Harrison Ave, reported missing Monday by her son in law G A Hamilton. Peter Peterson 81 a laborer from 1651 Bellevue Ave found afloat under the 16th Ave N W bridge.
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Delia Thomas
20Th Ave. N
G. A. Hamilton
Lake Washington
Harrison At
Peter Peterson
Bellevue Ave
16Th Ave
N. W
Poles and Germans Sign Longest Pact in Geneva
The world’s longest treaty, with 601 articles, was signed in Geneva by Germany and Poland in the League of Nations council. It settles the Upper Silesia dispute and fixes boundary lines.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
Germany
Poland
Upper Silesia
Election officers celebrate with dinner for 250 members
Two hundred fifty members of the Associated Industries will attend a dinner at the Washington Annex at 630 p m Tuesday to celebrate the election of officers.
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Associated Industries
Washington Annex
Europe Parleys in Confusion
Henry Woop reports Genoa May 16 that America's rejection of The Hague plan endangers the conference to appoint a Kuselan commission. France may follow Washington, while Russia delays and seeks conditions. Allies work on a new note to Washington as Soviet delegates consult Moscow before a formal reply. Tehueherin objects to several Hague points.
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Henry Woop
Genoa
America
United States
Hague
Washington
Moscow
Tehueherin
U S adamant against Russ in May 16 note
President and officials reaffirm no recognition of the Soviet government of Russia or talks on it. Secretary Hughes rejects joining an allied conference at The Hague on June 15 to discuss Russian affairs. Administration demands fundamental reforms by the Bolsheviks before any negotiations.
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Herbert W. Walker
Washington
Muania
Hkusela
Genoa
Congress
Hughes
United States
Hague
Russia
Bolsheviats
France Balks on the Hague Parley
Paris reports the 1923 budget reveals France will spend 325 million more francs on the navy next year. Premier Poincare wired Secretary Hughes that France will send delegates to the Hague only if the conference focuses strictly on economic topics.
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France
Hague
Paris
Peace Palace
Poincare
Washington
Hughes
Hie
United States
Count de la Seyrie
Woman's magazine editor discusses conventions and politics
Mrs Richardson describes attending women’s political meetings rather than club conventions. She praises the National League of Women Voters in Baltimore for its vigorous debate and notes Western women and men work toward equality. She avoids holding office but continues political writing and led the Better Babies department since 1912.
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National League of Women Voters
Baltimore
West
Treasury Fire Is Only False Alarm
Firemen from about six engines surrounded the United States treasury at 1 p m today but found no fire. Smoke from a chimney, visible from a distance, prompted the alarm though no flames were detected.
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Treasury
Washington
United States Treasury
May Ban Valentino's Marriage
May 16 in Los Angeles reports on Rudolph Valentino's marriage to Winifred Hudnut in Mexico and the potential bigamy risk due to an interlocutory divorce from Jean Acker. Judges explain the marriage may not be legally binding without a final decree, and local officials say no action is planned while studios at Lasky express surprise.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rodelph Valentino
Winfred Hudnut
Mexico
Valentino
Harriet Guelielmio
Jean Acker
California
J. W. Summerfield
District Attorney's Office
Lasky
Palm Springs
Tennant Furnishes Fare for Legate Murder Witness
Captain Charles Tennant reported Tuesday that Emanuel Woeltz, wanted as a witness in the Legate murder case, had wired transportation to Seattle. Woeltz was believed en route from Hitchcock, Oklahoma.
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Seattle
Emanuel Woeltz
Charles Tennant
Weitz
Hitchcock
Okio
Blewett Pass Opens as Snoqualmie Nearby
WENATCHEE May 16 Benett pass in now open while Snoqualmie pass is expected to open for the summer within five or six days according to John Duff Chelan county engineer.
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Wenatchee
Telechronometer Controversy Spurs Franchise Inquiry and Hearings
At a city meeting plans emerged to install telechronometers on all county subscribers. City Attorney Faussett pledged to seek a franchise requirement before action proceeds and to demand stockholder lists from Winter’s telechronometer company. A public hearing is set for June 6 with an on-site investigation expected, while rate-cut prospects coincide with a state probe.
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Paussett
Faussett
Board of Public Works
Winter
Co. V. Angrove
Hance H. Cleland
Everett
Polish Legation in Washington Threatened
A letter mailed from Cleveland on May 14 warns the destruction of the Polish legation in Washington and Polish consulates across the United States and Canada. It states to keep away after July 1 as bombs will be used, blaming alleged cruelties of the Polish government.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Willis
Ohio
Cleveland
Willie
Four Shot In Land Dispute In Mount Vernon
In Mount Vernon on May 16, after days of argument over finances, M4 Morris aged 66 killed I. D. Morris 68 wounded Mrs I D Morris and George Morris and shot himself after being wounded by George The three brothers lived on a 20 acre ranch three miles from town and disputed the land Ed Morris alleged slayer is in custody Mrs Morris and Ed Morris were taken to Burlington hospital George Morris was not seriously injured.
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Mount Vernon
M4 Morris
I. D. Morris
Mra. I. D. Morris
George Morris
George
Ed Morris
Mra
P. D. Morris
Burlington Hospital
Kiefer Siblings Held Over Tacoma Holdup Case
Henry Kiefer and his sister Mabel were held at the city jail on open charges related to a Tacoma holdup. A reported robbery of Charles Siefret involved a customer seizing $280 and eight quarts of liquor. The car used was said to be owned by the Kiefers.
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Henry Kiefer
Mabel Kiefer
City
Charles Siefret
Tacoma
Dite
Slefret
Kiefers
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