Prohibition Chief Reports Phone Tapped During Raid Frustration
State prohibition director Conrad A. McDonald says a telephone line problem hampered a liquor raid near Edmonds, as bootleggers landed a large whiskey shipment. He cites dead lines to Snohomish sheriff, Monroe deputies, and Seattle police, with reinforcements blocked for over an hour. He notes a similar prior disruption affecting an agent's urgent call.
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Boone
Edmonds
McDonald
Mc Donald
Snohomish
Monroe
Cane
Seattle
Jetter
Metropolitan humor notes and random clippings mix
A collage of disjointed items comments on politics, Germany debts, poetry, fashion, and oddities. It riffs on President Harding, the German reparations claim, a chess of census notes, and seaside fashion, all presented as light, fragmented commentary.
Bergdoll Case Cited For Contempt By House Panel
The House committee investigating the Bergdoll escape cites Marty Weinberger of New York, attorney for the slacker, for contempt. He will be brought before the committee as the case proceeds.
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Bergdoll
Washington
House
Grover Cleveland
Bergdohl
Marty Weinberger
New York
Billie Burkes claimed in Edison contest wardrobe debate
A prankish contest list asks about Billie Burkes and reveals multiple conflicting definitions. Readers discover Billie Burkes are described as a dress, underwear bloomers, or a bloomery pajama set, with at least one source calling them a silk pantaloons kimono. The newsroom races to verify the item before deadline.
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Andrews
Armstrong
Billie Burkes
Dean
Star-Universal Film Co
Billie Burke
Bille Burkes
New York
President May Come in August to Visit Pacific Northwest
President Harding plans a six weeks Northwest tour if Congress adjourns by August 1. He told Congressman Albert Johnson he hopes to visit Washington Oregon and Idaho with invitations from governors and local chambers. The Seattle visit hinges on congressional adjournment and a Pacific coast trip.
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Marding
Albert Johnson
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Harding
Pacific Coast
Northern Territory
Oregon
Idaho
Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
Seattle
Accused Wife Builds Strength for Idaho Trip
Mrs. Lydia Southard, charged with poisoning four husbands and her brother in law, said in Honolulu she hopes to return to the mainland next week to stand trial in Twin Falls, Idaho. She remains in bed in Honolulu as she reportedly strengthens for the transcontinental move.
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Honolulu
T. H
Lydia Southard
Filuebeard
Twin Falla
Idaho
British Move to End Coal Strike Amid Plan Proposal
London May 18 With 24 000 000 working days lost British leaders again pursue ending the coal strike. Mine owners back a plan of consolidation to cut costs without significant wage cuts. Marquis of Londonderry sponsors the plan and has circulated it to fellow owners for their next session consideration.
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London
Marquis of Londonderry
City Loses To Electric Co. Propaganda Costs Seattle Millions
J D Ross reports that private light and power propaganda has delayed the Skagit hydro project and hurt Seattle finances. He notes 1920 light plant profit of 655469 dollars, 1090000 warrants called since 1919, and over 65000 active accounts as evidence of the costly impact.
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Light and Power Corporation
Seattle
J.D. Ross
Geting
Skagit
U. S
Niawera Halle
Premier Lloyd George Denies Sought Valera Meeting
London May 18 Premier Lloyd George denied attempting a private meeting with President De Valera of Ireland. He said his only advances were statements in parliament expressing willingness to meet any representative of the Irish people.
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London
Lloyd George
de Valera
Ireland
Harding Will Sign Immigration Bill
Representative Albert Johnson said at the White House that President Harding will sign a bill sent by Congress restricting immigration. The measure aims to limit immigration to three percent of the nationals of each foreign country in the United States in 1910, applying over the next thirteen months.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Albert Johnson
White House
United States
Japanese man reports found five dollar bill to police
T Katase, a Japanese man, found a five dollar bill on Battery street between Clay and Washington streets and reported it to police at 10:05 a.m. He attached a note explaining the discovery and location to the bill.
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T. Katase
Battery St
Clay
Washington Sts
Market St
Disabled Soldiers' Week Opens May 29
Western Washington hospitals prepare for Disabled Soldiers' Week from May 29 for seven days. The public is urged to visit ex-service men at the hospitals as a show of support to those who saved America.
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Washington
America
Veterans Benefit Jobs Offered Through The Star Campaign
Eighteen World War I veterans received jobs through the Rainier Noble post American Legion and The Star campaign. Adjutant Lindley’s office filled several roles from two hours to several days, with pay of four eighty a day and deductions for a five dollar poll tax. Names of additional applicants include Roy Fetere and others, all seeking steady work. resolutions praise The Star for efforts to reduce veteran unemployment and speed bonus payments.
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American Legion
Star
Adjutant Lindley
Lindley
Frank Monejar
Menejar
Roy Fetere
C. V. M. Mahoney
Marty Purvis
Olive St
Packer
L. B. Antor
James At
T. W. Gibson
List Ave
Elmer P. Berry
Chicago St
Albert C. Smith
Alexander B. Osler
Seventh Ave. N
Hervey Lindley
Elliott
Rainier, Noble Powt
Chief Justice White Near Death at Garfield Hospital
Washington May 18 Chief Justice White of the supreme court was described as no better at Garfield hospital where he lies unconscious and death is expected at any time. The scene leaves room for speculation that William Howard Taft may be named by President Harding as White s successor.
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White
Supreme Court
Garfield Hospital
William Howard Taft
Harding
Municipal Golf Hazard Is Off
W T Becks deputy collector of revenues told the park board that a war tax should not be leveled on greens fees. Previously a four cent tax was added to the forty cent charge for 18 holes. Beeks awaits a final ruling from national headquarters.
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W. T. Becks
Park Board
Beeks
National Headquarters
Filipino Stab Incident Leads to City Jail Hold
Vincent Leonor a 29 year old Filipino contractor was arrested by Portland police on a telegraphic warrant following a quarrel over a girl. Detectives T G Montgomery and O J Van Buskirk secured the telegraphic warrant and took Leonor into custody.
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Vincent Leonor
Portland
T. G. Montgomery
O. J. van Buskirk
Paint Up Week Hits Car Dept
A quirky locals note describes Paint Up Week affecting the car department with brushes and paint cans found around Seattle’s electric sedans amid a flurry of activity.
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CAR Dept
Bureau of the Many Railway
Seattle
Burden on Few in Public Tax System Critiqued
The piece argues Seattle bears higher taxes than California cities due to under taxed intangibles and half-value assessments. It contrasts Seattle and San Francisco rail taxes and notes Seattle would need about 62% mills to match San Francisco’s revenue. It urges reform to fair taxation across classes.
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Seattle
Washington
California
Tax system critique and push for special legislative session
The piece argues that even with cheaper city government Seattle would still have higher taxes than San Francisco and that lower per capita city costs than Los Angeles would not reduce the overall tax rate. It notes a Star article explaining the reasons and calls for a special legislative session to fix the state's tax system. A follow up on the tax problem is promised for tomorrow.
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Washington
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
The
Star Today
Plan Big Fleet for the Pacific
Washington May 18. The Atlantic and Pacific fleets are to be joined into one American armada. Plans are advanced for a unified fleet with decision by President Harding and Secretary Denby expected shortly. Naval officers favor stationing the new fleet in the Pacific, denying that this signals unfriendly intent.
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Washington
Pacific
Harding
Denby
Pacific Ocean
Pan
Woman in Kansas Seeks Swift Seattle Divorce
A Kansas woman writing from Dise states she has heard divorce in Seattle could be secured in four days. United States District Attorney Saunders says no fast path exists and such proceedings require at least six months.
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Seattle
Dise
Kansas
United States
Saunders
Circus Day Parade Arrives In Seattle
Seattle celebrates Circus Day as Al G Barnes' parade begins at 10 30 in the morning. Performances are set to start at 2 o clock with the circus lot located at Fourth avenue and Lenora street.
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Seattle
al. G. Barnes
Fourth Ave
Lenora St
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