Letter on Mr. Lewis at Atascadero Promotes and Piques
A reader defends Mr. Lewis and his Garden of Eden project in Atascadero while warning against speculative colonies. He contrasts Promoter activity with past failures of land schemes, urging caution to investors and detailing a separate theft grievance about an elderly man’s tools.
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Mr. Lewis
Atascadero
California
Lewis
Tom Lawson
Steppes
Modesert
Jos
L. Freeman
N. Tith St
Beauty of Seattle Women Challenged Ziegfeld
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr challenged Seattle to produce a more beautiful woman than Dolores the actress deemed the most beautiful alive. He offered a six week trial with a Ziegfeld beauty show and a six week movie tryout, with teams in Los Angeles and Denver claiming beauty supremacy, and Seattle women urged to enter. Daisy Henry notes many Seattle women have surpassed Dolores in looks.
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Dolores
Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr
Seattle
Los Angeles
Denver
America
Star
Ziegfeld
Daisy Henry
Zierfeld
Seattle Star
New York
Los Angeles Record
Denver Paxpress
Washington oarsmen win Pacific coast collegiate regatta by six feet
The University of Washington team edged California by six feet to win the three mile Lake Washington race in 16 minutes 35 seconds amid ideal weather. California led early but Washington pulled ahead in the final stretch as the freshmen also dominated, while a postponement and a disputed finish earlier marked the event.
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University of Washington
University of California
Lake Washington
California
Washington
Max Walshe
Ness
Dodgers
Poughkeepsie
Cording
Ed Leader
Leader
Hoffard Engineer Distributes Cigars After Birth
Ole Hoffard of the state highway department hands out cigars at the County City Building after announcing birth of a girl weighing nine pounds at Beattie General. Hoffard, a former University of Washington footballer, and the Hoffarda reside at 6226 22nd Ave.
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Ole Hoffard
State Highway Department
Beattie General
the Hoffarda
University of Ghington
Carranza Remains Brought Back to Mexican Capital
Venustiano Carranza's body was transported from Puebla to Mexico City in a primitive three coach train. A small crowd and foreign diplomats watched as Carranza's casket, draped in national colors, was carried by loyal Carrancista soldiers to the residence where his daughters would arrange the funeral.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
George Summeriin
Carranza
Ita
Puebla
Carrang
Julia
Virginia
Delores
Cemetery of Sorrows
Murguia
Aguirre
Berlanga
Ignacio Honillas
Urquizo
Gupadaloupe
Cabrera
Obregon
Ansaesin
Rudolfo Herrero
Herrero
Senate Approves Nolan Johnson Minimum Wage Bill
The senate passed the Nolan Johnson minimum wage bill setting a $3 per day wage as the lowest pay for civil service government employees.
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Senate
Washington
Nolan Johnson
Seattle Star seeks beauty crown in nationwide challenge
In a May telegram from Seattle, Flo Ziegfeld Jr. proposes a six weeks trial in a New York beauty show and six weeks as a movie actress to prove the claim of Seattle’s beauty. He challenges editors of Los Angeles and Denver and asks for details on eligibility and limits.
Canada seeks Bluebeard now in Canada
Alberta police dig on a secluded ranch 60 miles from Innisfail searching for evidence linked to James P. Watson known as Bluebeard. A trunk found in Edmonton contained a pick shovel and stained clothing fueling theory he buried five women on the isolated homestead. If a body is found Canada will push to extradite Watson to California for trial and execution.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Bluebeard
James P. Watson
San Quentin
Canada
Watson
Innisfail
California
Burglar Sets Fire During Break-In at City Home
A burglar stole a purse with $1.50 from Max Harrison at 924 20th Ave S early Monday. He then set fire to clothing in a bathroom, causing $600 damage. While firefighters fought the blaze, the thief reportedly moved to the next door home of James Holmes and stole a watch and $13 from Mrs. G. I. Emory.
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Max Harrison
20Th Ave. S
Harrison
Proper
James &. Holmes
G. I. Emory
Burglar Forces Entry Leaves House Unstolen
Mr and Mrs BE Huff at 1612 46th Ave NW encountered a burglar in their bathroom late Sunday night who brandished a revolver and ordered them to stand there while he exited. A thorough house search revealed nothing had been stolen.
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Mra
BE. F. Huff
46Th Ave. & W
Huffs
Police hunt amiable well dressed man after burglaries
Police seek a well dressed amiable negro believed to be the burglar who entered rooms of L. J. Williams at 2842 Brandon Street and David Lloyd at 619 King Street early Sunday. Williams reported a loss of 35 dollars and Lloyd 9 dollars.
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L. J. Williams
Brandon St
David Lloyd
King St
Williams
Lloyd
Meier to reply to mayor on possible city suit
Corporation Counsel Meier will reply by Tuesday or Wednesday to Mayor Caldwell's inquiry about a city suit to recover part of the 15 million paid for the street railway. The mayor seeks a fraud basis as city attorneys study the claim. The Star offered a $1000 reward for actionable facts.
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Corporation
Meier
Caldwell
Sphinx
The
Star
Food Prices Fall as Tomatoes Lead Decline
The King County fair price committee reports a 15 day period ending May 15 with overall price easing. Meats hold steady while vegetables drop, led by tomatoes down 15 cents per pound. Butter falls 5 cents per pound and ranch eggs drop 2 cents a dozen. chicken halibut rises 4 cents.
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T. M. Kleemeyer
King County Fair Price Committee
Death trap killed 15 year old at Eureka Mill
In Oakland California on May 24 F E Parker admitted to building a trap to stop thieves at the Eureka Mill. He found a 15 year old’s body in his office and wrapped it in canvas before dumping it in the estuary behind the mill. The body was found at 10 am and awaits identification. Parker claimed panic drove him to conceal the incident.
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Oakland
Cal
Parker
Eureka Mille Company
Reward Offered For Information On Puget Sound Power Deal
The Seattle Star offers $1,000 in gold for information indicating fraud or conspiracy in the purchase of Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power by Seattle. If the city regains money or a court orders it returned, information may be submitted to the Editor. Reward may be divided if multiple informants assist.
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Seattle
The
Star
the Star
Caldwell
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Seattle Star
Deputies Raid West Side Inn on Liquor Charge
Deputies raided the West Side Inn at 1703 California but found no liquor. Fr W Williams was free Monday while deputy sought F W Johnson alias Spike, co proprietor. Stringer led the raid claiming a crooked faro box was hidden in the inn. The house is described as surrounded by shoddiness and an old pioneer home with antiques.
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West Side Inn
California
Fr. W. Williams
Liberty
F. W. Johnson
Spike
Stringer
Sheery
Furn
Sach Stringer
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Ralph H. Turner
Ziegfeld Follies
Miorenz Ziegfeld, Jr
New Amsterdam Theatre
R. H. Thomson
John E. Carroll
Philip Tindall
Oliver T. Erickson
R. B. Hesketh
A. T. Dpike
Thomson
Haas
William Hickman Moore
Boy
Wilson
Congress
Armenia
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