Prohibition layoffs spark alcohol storage fears in Seattle
Moore predicts thousands of dollars in Moore storage will rise in Seattle homes over 40 days as prohibition agents are furloughed. He warns liquor stores will stockpile whisky and wine awaiting enforcement return while authorities say seizures will be limited and booze runners watched by sheriffs and federal agents.
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Seattle
Sylvester A. Moore
Searing
Prohibition
Matt Starwich
Coast Guard
John Montgomery
San Francisco Prohibition Agents Suspend Half Force
In San Francisco on May 20, federal agent W. A. Kelly reduced his staff by more than half after Congress failed to provide funds to pursue illegal liquor activity. He predicts prices will drop and bootlegging may rise until the July 1 effective date of a $7,500,900 appropriation.
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W. A. Kelly
Washington
Congress
Kelly
Veteran Sheriff Prefers Restraint Over Gun Play
SAN DIEGO May 20 Thirty four years a deputy sheriff in San Diego County has not changed John Bloodworth s view of life. He trusts human nature and does not arrest young men unless necessary. He dislikes promiscuous gun use and has only shot once in self defense. He has never been injured.
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San Diego
San Diego County
John Bloodworth
Justice
Society of Surgeons Bars Germans From Roster
Paris May 20 The International Society of Surgeons expelled all members of German birth or citizenship at its convention The motion was approved by delegates from nations that did not participate in the war with Germany and opposed by a few from those it did.
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Paris
International Society of Surgeons
Girl Sells Men s Clothing Store Finds Success in Salina
Ada Smith 17 years after returning to her hometown refurnished a failing men s wear shop in Salina Kansas. She paid off 4000 debt and 900 back rent, boosted stock with 160 credit for couture, and now runs an annual business of 65000 to 75000. She supports family and engages in local business groups.
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Ada Smith
Miss Smith
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mise Smith
Chamber of Commerce
The
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Dorain Club
Pirate Treasure Abandoned Expedition Returns Home
M C Levinson of Seattle and Fred C Andrews of Centralia abandoned a Caribbean treasure search after failing to locate pirates treasure on a Caribbean island. They pursued a chart claimed to show 1 250 000 in Spanish doubloons and reached New Orleans on the return voyage.
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M. C. Levinson
Seattle
Fred C Andrews
Centralia
United States
Carribbean Sea
Andrews
New Orleana
Mayor Bans All Music in Town in Moral Crusade
Paris May 20 The mayor of Neaux les Mines suspends all harmony except church and bird songs citing moral decline. Officials report residents revolt as authorities search for the Confederate state seal reportedly hidden from federal authorities.
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Music
Neoaix Les Mines
The
Confederate States
Boy of Nine Shot in Knee in Portland
Manuel Maeno, 9, was accidentally shot last night by F. C. Hambelt, a Youth member of Battery A 140th field artillery. Hambelt showed his .45 pistol at Manuel's home intending to recruit Manuel's brother for drill. He pulled the trigger after removing the magazine, firing a bullet that struck Manuel above the knee. He was taken to the emergency hospital.
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Manuel Maeno
F. C. Hambelt
140Th Field Artillery
O. N. G. Hambelt
Maeno
Manuel
Hambelt
Forest Air Patrol Arrives in Eugene for Fire Duty
Forty seven enlisted men and eight trucks arrived under Lieut Kiel to form the Silat aero Squadron with Oregon and Washington headquarters in Eugene for the airplane forest fire patrol season. Twelve more aircraft are due to arrive Sunday. Lieut Batten flew in from Medford, and Lieut Carter will command the Medford air-base while Lieut Maxwell's planes were turned back at the Siskiyous summit due to soggy conditions.
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Ore
Kiel
Silat Aero Squadron
Oregon
Washington
Matherfeld
California
Batten
Medford
Lieut
Carter
Wuir
Maxwell
Matherfield
Siskiyous
This is no blue law on San Diego beach
A sign on a San Diego beach bans bathing without sale but locals show little regard for strict regulation. The article notes the lax mood toward the so called blue laws and the casual approach to bathing rules.
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Cal
Japan Friendly to U S Says Viscount in Tokyo
Viscount Shibusawa expressed utmost friendship of Japan for the United States before a Seattle delegation of 35 in Tokyo on April 27. The Seattle group was aboard the Wenatchee and the reception of the new steamer was reported. Shibusawa noted the Pacific corridor is narrowing and highlighted a strong economic tie between Seattle and Japan.
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Japan
United States
Viscount Shibusawa
Seattle
Tokyo
Ben Ohnick Plans Manila Move to Practice Law Abroad
Seattle attorney Benja min Ohnick will travel aboard the Kashima Maru on June 3 heading for Manila to establish a law practice. En route he will visit Japan and China. The article notes the unearthed temple remains at Renas In Thee ealy from about 400 B C.
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Manila
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Benjamin & Ohnick
Seattla
Japan
China
Renas
Thee Ealy
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