Coast Crook John Strong Sought by Police
Police across several cities hunted John Strong an air promoter and bond broker alleged to have defrauded numerous victims on the Pacific Coast of over ten thousand dollars through fraudulent checks and stock deals. He reportedly posed as a grandson of a former New York mayor and as a brother in law of Harry Payne Whitney. Strong is said to have operated in Los Angeles Fresno Salt Lake and Tacoma.
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San Francisco
John Strong
Pacific Coast
Strong
New York
Harry Payne Whitney
Los Angeles
Fresno
Salt Lake
Tacoma
Knights of Pythias Open State Lodge in convention
The 37th annual gram lodge of the Knights of Pythias opened at 10 a m Tuesday at Pythian hall First ave and Pike. A reception for officers is planned this evening and a parade on Wednesday. Pythian Sisters meetings are at Moose hall. The first session began Tuesday at 9 a m.
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Knights Pythias
The
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
First Ave
Pike
Pythian Sisters
Moose Hall
Veterans to Hear Clark P. Bissett at Rainier Legion
Rainier post No 21 Americal Legion hosts an open meeting at 1616 Third Ave Tuesday at 8 pm. Prof Clark D. Piarett from the university will speak on The Position of the Returned Soldier in American Politics. Music by Vivian Strong Hart and the Delta Tau Delta band. All veterans invited.
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Rainier Post No. 21
Americal Legion
Third Ave
Clark DP. Piarett
University
Mia
Vivian Strong Hart
Delta Tau Delta
Missing New York Girl Found in Los Angeles
Henrietta Bulte a 16 year old New York girl missing since April 12 was located in Los Angeles police notified this morning details were not disclosed The nationwide search prompted her disappearance auxiliary notes not provided.
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New York
Henrietta Bulte
Los Angeles
Penrose Named in Navy Probe by Sima Allegation
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Navy Affairs panel that Senator Boles Penrose spurred the attack on Navy conduct in World War I. He said Penrose’s 1918 speech accusing delays and costs mirrors Admiral Sima’s charges and suggested a telepathic link between the two men.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Boles Penrose
Sima
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Daniela
Politiga
Sims
Penrose
Senate
Bima
Admiral Sima
Penrose Ouija Board
Demrosé
Sima Wa
Patt
Vy Department
Penrows
Simaust
Europe
Union Charter In Court Fight Over ILA Local 38-12
In Superior Court Tuesday a local ILA chapter known as Riggers Stevedores Dock Truckers and Warehousemen Local 38-12 fights for its charter. A temporary injunction bars international officers from revoking it amid a dispute following a recent longshoremen strike. Attorneys John F. Dore and Homer F. Turner say the international has no authority to revoke for an unauthorized strike. the unit claims 2,400 members and seeks to preserve its status while arguments set for Friday.
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International
International Longshoremen’s Association
Ita
Superior Court
Mitchell Guarm
Long
John F. Dore
Homer F. Turner
The
Riggers
Btevedores
Tl. L. A
Booze Cache on Japanese Ship Yonan Maru
Customs officers reveal total 381 quarts of liquor aboard the Japanese freighter Yonan Maru. Investigators report 48 quarts and 6 pints hidden in after tanks, 15 quarts in crew bathroom, and 275 quarts recovered from a raft at Co M and St L dock. Master faces a customs fine equal to liquor value estimated at one dollar per quart.
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Tater
Henry C. Mackvwood
Anya Blackwood
Japan
Not Guilty Pleas Entered in Auburn Boxcar Case
Twelve defendants in the Auburn boxcar conspiracy case pleaded not guilty in U S district court. Judge Cushman overruled demurrers to the indictment earlier. Defendants listed include I B Fowler J F Nellison H W Hanson Ethyl Hanson David Jones Sarah Jones C Bellamy Wm Ratuer J A Lewin George E B White Thomas Singer Louis H Trepanter. Trial set for May 25 before Judge Cushman.
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Auburn
United States District Court
Edward FE. Cushman
Demurrera
I. 8. Fowler
J. F Nellison
H. W. Hanson
Ethyl Hanson
David Jones
Sarah Jones
C. Bellamy
Wm. Rateur
J. A. Lewin
George EB. White
Thomas Singer
Louis H. Trepanter
Cushman
Republicans Cite Waste in War Department Nitrate Plans
Washington May 14 Republicans on the House War Department appropriations committee released a report charging that the war department spent 116 104 974 97 dollars on nitrate plans that produced no nitrate before armistice slowing. The panel says the nitrate program was misdirected and attributes blame to Bernard M Taruch as moving spirit in the government plans.
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Washington
War Department
House War Department
Bernard M Ttaruch
Scranton Population Gain Reported in 1920 Census
Washington May 14 The census figures announce Scranton Pennsylvania shows a decade gain of 7 016 percent with a current population of 137 783 an increase of 6 1 percent between 1910 and 1920.
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Washiington
Scranton
Robbers Hold Up Seattle Grocery for 135 Dollars
Two men posing as customers robbed 600 Denny Way grocer Cc Bergstrom at 9 30 PM Monday, taking the till’s cash sales totaling 135 dollars. Bergstrom says the men demanded silence as one rifled the till and the other watched the store. One robber is described as heavy set and shabby dressed. the other tall about 25 years old. Neither wore a mask. Woman objects to hearing a man praise another woman if the woman is dead.
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Cc. T. Bergstrom
Denny Way
Bergstrom
Saya Lgrestrom
Receiver Sought for Curtis Studios Case Dismissed
The North American Indian Inc filed in federal court last week to appoint a receiver for Curtis Studios claiming damages and commissions exceeding $5,000. The suit was dismissed Monday at the plaintiff’s request.
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Curtis Studio
United States District Court
The
North American Indian, Inc
Plaintify
Indicted duo plead not guilty in mail fraud case
Manuel R. Alvarez and Jose Avi ado were indicted by the grand jury for alleged mail fraud and forgery and pleaded not guilty in U S district court Monday afternoon.
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Manuel R. Alvarez
Jose Aviado
United States District Court
Silk-Top Union Suits Priced At 2 50
Glove silk tops made from best raw silk with lisle bodies woven smoothly. Reinforced under arms. Flesh color options in sizes 36 to 44. Attractive price of 2.50.
Lisle Vests sale headline description
Lisle vests offered at 35 cents each or three for $1.00. Some styles feature fancy crochet yokes and others have tape banding at the top and arm holes. Extraordinarily long and available in white only on the first floor.
Society Woman Sentenced to Jail in Auto DUI Case
Mrs Agnes Lord of Brockton is jailed in Alameda county for eight months after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Wife of William Lord American Express agent, she may appeal to Governor Stephens or seek release for health reasons. Credit for good behavior could shorten confinement to about three months.
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Oakland
Cal
Agnes Lord
Brockton
Worman
Alameda County
Mulicy
Eid
Burns elected as bishop by Methodists on fifth ballot
In Des Moines Iowa May 18 Rev Charles Weasley Burns pastor of Hennepin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Minneapolis was the sole candidate elected bishop on the fifth ballot by the Methodist General Conference. Burns received 652 votes to reach the two thirds needed. In Yakima Albert McGirt was arrested after allegedly confessing to a theft of $10,000 from the Great Northern station in Spokane.
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Yes Moines
Charles Weasley Burns
Methodist Episcopal Church
Minneapolis
Methodiat General Conference
Urna
Yakima
Albert McGirt
Great Northern
Spokane
S F Prep for Demo Meet
San Francisco prepares for the Democratic national convention arrivals set June 1 with John J. Hughes to serve as sergeant at arms and six national committee members. The official delegation may reach about 6 000 people with 1 092 delegates and equal alternates.
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San Francisco
John J. Hughes
Philadelphia
Hughes
Civic Auditorium
Will of John B. Agen Bequeaths 1.6 Million Estate
The will of John B. Agen, pioneer produce broker, disposes of his 1.6 million dollar estate. His widow Florence J. Agen and five heirs share equally, with four individuals named as executors. Charitable legacies total 4 000 dollars to hospitals, missions, and society groups. The probate filing notes Providence and Good Shepherd recipients and the mediation of attorneys Kerr and McCord.
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John B. Agen
Pioneer Produce
The
Nee
Agen
New York
Florence J. Agen
John Stuart Agen
Willian’ 3. Philips
John B. Agen Co
M. Dickey
Tea Food Co
Estate
Kerr & McCord
Orthopedic Hospital
of the Good Shepherd
Sionary Sisters of the Sacred
Edwin
Briscoe
Orillia
Mount Mission
Hebrew Society
Homely Girl and Mashers Prompt Public Debate
A homely girl becomes the focal point of a social debate as townspeople discuss why some men pursue self styled mashers. The article examines public opinion, reputations, and local norms shaping the conversation.
Lingerie Waists with Dainty Collars and Cuffs
Many women seek Lingerie Waists with dainty collars and cuffs that can be turned back over jackets and coats. They are sheer Voile with tucking embroidery lace motifs and organdie collars, side-fastening, offered at an attractive price.
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Big Brother
Sugar
Rimson Rambler Syrup
Clark P. Bissett
L. A
California
Rokit's
U. S
Seattle
Frederick
Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Devonshire
Percales
Madras
Batiste
Dimities
Curtis Studios
United States
Painless Parker
E. R. Parker
Painless Parker Dentist
Westlake Ave
Charles Burns
S. F
John Agen
C. W. Fay
Handle
Fay
Frederick & Nelson
Tan
Copenhagen
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