Highwaymen Shoot Woman During Robbery On City Road
Mrs Henry Wilkens died after a highwaymen assault as she and her husband rode home from a day out. The bandits blocked traffic near Moragast Avenue and a struggle over a ring led to gunfire. Wilkens was wounded and the assailants fled as a hospital awaited Mrs Wilkens. Police scoured the area with squads seeking the three suspects.
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Francisco
Henry Wilkens
Wilkens
19Th Ave
Moragast
Mia
Bonus measure debate shapes action on McCumber plan
Senate committee orders report on the McCumber bonus measure after a 8 to 5 vote. Republicans split as five joined with Smoot foes. McLean and Simmons shift to back McCumber. Provisions include a cash bonus via certificates for veterans, with loans and timing rules, not extending beyond July 1, 1923.
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Sen
McCumber
Smoot
Lenes Simmons
Gerry and Walsh
Ee Mclean
Connecticut
Joan
McCum
Gerry
la Follette
McLean
Simmons
Walsh
Massa
Five Hurt in Auto Crash At 50th and Latona
Three women and two men were injured Tuesday when two cars collided at 50th Street and Latona Avenue. Injured include Mrs J W Car, Miss Alien, Arnold McLaren, Miss Dorothy Smith, and C M Carnine. One vehicle overturned. Mrs Carnine and Miss Allen sustained internal injuries and bruises.
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50Th
Latona Ave
J. W
25Th Ave
N. EU
Alien
14Th Ave. B
Arnold McLaren
N. E
Dorothy Smith
C. M
Burke Ave
Carnine
Enerachine
Acto Police
Lucina Allen
Home Brew Notes on Corsets and Daily Life
A fragment from the page references corsets and daily scenes in a small town. It mentions Will Hayes and a lighthearted exchange at home about payment and casual dismissal. The text reflects period voice and local color without a clear structured event.
Valentino Bigamy Case Heads to Trial Tomorrow
Los Angeles awaits the Valentino bigamy hearing on June 1 as district attorneys prepare to prove he lived with Winifred Hudnut in California after marrying outside the state. Investigations loom into numerous marriages of prominent Californians tied to Mexican ceremonies and rapid remarriages.
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Los Angeles
Rudolph Valentino
District Attorney's
Screen Star
Thomas L. Woolwine
Woolwine
Frank Mayo
Dagmar Gedowsky
Tia Juana
Mexico
Mayo
Joyce Mayo
Valentino
California
Edgar C. King
Palm Springs
Cal
Sparks
Gretna
Rhdolph Valentino
Judicial
Hanby
Winifred Hudnut
New York
Richard Hudnut
Mexicali
Jéan Archer
Valentine
Documenta
Woman Faces Murder Trial In Port Orchard Slaying
Port Orchard May 31 Prosecuting Attorney Hay Greenwood to file first degree murder charges against Vivian Louette Harder held without bail after she says she stabbed Samuel Brown marine engineer to death in a fit of rage aboard the steamer Russell Haverside moored beside the Cotcha where Brown’s colleague and Harder’s husband Alexander Harder worked. She admits drinking before the tragedy and claims Brown and her husband left her out, provoking the attack.
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Port Orchard
Hay Greenwood
Vivian T Louette Harder
County Jaiil
Samuel Brown
Russell Haverside
Port Blakely
Russell Maverside
Cotcha
Brown
Harder
Alexander Harder
Greenwood
Colcha
Four New Banks to Serve Farms in Western States
A nine-bank group in San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Salt Lake City plans four joint stock land banks with initial lending capacity of 16.5 million under the federal farm loan system to serve farmers in California Oregon Arizona Washington Utah and Idaho. Banks include Mercantile Trust San Francisco First National San Francisco Security Trust & Savings Los Angeles True & Savings Los Angeles First National Portland National Copper Utah State National Deseret National Salt Lake City Walker Brothers Salt Lake City.
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San Francisco
12Th
Federal Reserve District
California
Arizona
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Utah
Los Angeles
Portland
Salt Lake City
Federal Farm Loan System
Federal Farm Loan Board
Mercantile Trust Company of
First National Bank
The
Security Trust & Savings Bank
Los Angeles True & Savings Bank of
First National Bank of
National Copper Bank of
State National Bank
Deseret National Bank
Walker Brothers, Bankers
Brown Caldwell Return From Skagit Visit
After two days inspecting Seattle's large power project on the Skagit Mayor Caldwell and Mayor Elect Be. J. Brown returned to the city. Dr Brown expressed surprise at the vast amount of work completed.
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Seattle
Skagit
Caldwell
BE. J. Brown
Dr. Brown
Two Men Shot in Cock Fight Raid in Springfield
In Springfield Massachusetts a raid on a cock fighting derby leads to two men shot after a battle with officers. One hundred others arrested and one hundred game cocks seized as the derby between Connecticut and Massachusetts is halted.
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Springfield
Mass
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Berlin Votes Down Confidence Motion for Wirth Govt
Berlin reports the motion of lack of confidence in the Wirth government was defeated in the Reichstag today. The result preserves the current administration as May 31 notes the Bundestag block remains in place amid political tension.
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Berlin
Wirth
Rek
Picnic Comedian and Rain Haunt a Seattle Outing
A humorous feature describes a chaotic family picnic with crowded kids, a constant scramble for shelter, and a constant flow of low comedy from a wandering entertainer. The piece contrasts soggy Seattle rain with other parks like Alki Seward Park Woodland Park Steilacoom as a preferred picnic spot, ending with a bemused reflection on next time.
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Park Board
Wille
Seattle
Indiana
Alki
Seward Park
Woodland Park
Scotland Yard Holds 200000 Fingerprints in Search for Quick Match
Scotland Yard houses about 200000 fingerprint records yet reports that no single print is perfectly classified to allow a one minute matching. Authorities note the vast collection complicates rapid identification and ongoing improvements are pursued.
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Scotland Yard
Airmen complain of dust in eyes during high altitude flights
Airmen flying against the wind at high altitudes report frequent dust irritation in their eyes. The issue arises during missions with several aircraft exposed to dust and wind, causing discomfort and temporary visibility concerns for crews.
Britain May Rule Ireland and Resume Control
In the London House of Commons Churchill warned that if the Irish Free State fails to honor the treaty Britain will resume control. He cited De Valera and Collins as threats to the pact and said elections that defy the treaty could trigger suspension of assent and occupation measures. Collins and Griffith called the statement fair. Collins travels to Dublin tonight.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Ramonn de Vatera
Dailefreann
Michael Collings
Arthur Griffith
Churchill
Livya George
Puritain
Irish Free State
Firitish
Colline de Valera
Provisiona
United Press
Churchil
Michael Collins
Collins
Dublin
Griffith
Cabinet
Reparation Crisis Passes With Little Dissent
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that the latest phase of the reparation crisis has passed without dispute between France and Great Britain. He said America's absence unsettles the league of nations reparations commission and weakens the Vernallien treaty's effect.
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London
France
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
America
League of Nations
Auto Thieves Busy Over Memorial Day
Several auto thefts were reported to police over Memorial Day week. A 1918 Velie touring car vanished from J. H. Minor’s home on 87th avenue. L. H. Hampton said his Ford was stolen from the ball park. Frank Munson’s Chalmera touring car disappeared from University Street. Joe Felicetti reported his Chandler four passenger car missing from First Avenue and Cherry Street late Tuesday.
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J. H. Minor
87Th Ave
L. H. Hampton
24Th Ave
Ball Park
Frank Munson
Jones Ave
N. W
University St
Third
Fourth
Joe Felicetti
First Ave
Chandler
Cherry St
Police Seek Owner of Buried Treasure
Claude T. McFarlane found several pieces of silverware near the N P tracks on the lake shore in Morningside while picnicking. The silverware was in original boxes and covered with grass and appeared stolen as owners are being sought.
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Claude T. McFarlane
Ninth Ave. N. E
Morningside
McFarlane
N. P
Lake Shore
Final push to force probe on wartime grafts fails
In Washington on May 31 the House rejected a motion by Republicans Woodruff and Johnson to compel an investigation into lax prosecutions of war grafters. The vote stood 101 to 46 against the measure.
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Washington
Woodruff
Michigan
Johnson
South Dakota
House
Burglary Reported in Scranton Home Robbery
S. Scumya reports to police that his Spruce Street home was entered and cash amounting to 15.75 dollars a gold watch and chain and a wedding ring were taken.
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Pine Street
Water Shut-Off Notice In Seattle District
Water will be shut off on Ww Dravus from 15th Ave W to 7th Ave W and on 17th Ave W from W Barrett St to W Bertona St and on 20th Ave W and 21st Ave W from W Dravus St to W Bertona St Thursday June 1 from 8 am to 8 pm.
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Dravus
15Th Ave
17Th Ave
20Th Ave
W. Dravus At
Sound Cities Plan Joint Tacoma Seattle Promotions
A Pacific Northwest Products committee delegation will visit the Tacoma Commercial Club to discuss cooperation for July 1929 events. Plans include a furniture exposition in Tacoma and a Northwest merchants’ convention in Seattle, with joint advertising to draw East Side visitors to Puget Sound events. The program also covers Wayfarer performances and yacht races, ensuring no conflicts for visiting merchants.
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Pacific Northwest Products Committee
Tacoma Commercial Club
Tacoma
Northwest Merchants
Seattle
Puget Sound
Tme
Seattle Ites
Tacoma Pacific Northweet Products Committee
Radio Lovers Week Promises Seattle Broadcast Boom
A city wide event from June 6 to 10 promotes radio talk and trade with pocket editions, indoor sports dancing pavilions, jazz broadcasts for performers, and a large Seattle Radio Association push for a monster public broadcasting station. Free setup instruction offered to members for an annual fee of 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Radio Association
Monster Public Broadcasting
Seattle
Northwest
Wheel traffic rules in Italy vary by area
In Italy, traffic direction differs by setting with left side driving in major towns and right side driving in rural areas. The rule reflects mixed road-use practices across regions and can affect driver expectations and safety.
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Italy
Forest Fire Outlook Cited by Joy for June to July
Joy predicts the June maine will decrease fire hazards until about July first. He warns that until then there is not much to fear from major flare ups and urges continued vigilance and precaution.
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Joy
Maine
Planes to Guard Olympic Forests
Army aviators in DeHavilland planes will guard blown down timber on the Olympic peninsula to reduce fire hazards during the forest fire season. Senator Miles Poindexter secured assurances from the war department after talks with officials. Camp Lewis aviators and equipment will be tested and photographs taken of hurricane wreckage from 1920.
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Washington
LD. C
Army
Olympic Peninsula
War Department
Washington State
Miles Poindexter
Camp Lewis
Merger of Three Steel Firms Is Completed
NEW YORK May 31 The merger of Republic Iron and Steel Co Midvale Steel Co and Inland Steel Co is completed with only minor details remaining the Dow Jones Financial News agency announced.
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New York
Republc Iron and Steel Co
Midvale Steel Co
The
Inland Steel Co
Dow Jones Financial News Agency
Radio thieves haul from Climax Electric shop
Thieves tore out a rear door panel at Climax Electric, 2201 California Ave, Tuesday night and stole radio receiving sets and other electrical appliances valued at 517.50 dollars.
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Ehlettric
California Ave
Teachers to Visit Victoria Outing From Seattle
Eight hundred Seattle school teachers and friends will leave Saturday for Victoria British Columbia on their annual outing to view the city industries and sights.
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Victoria
Seattle
B. C
British Columbia
Shoplifters' Trust Formed in Paris
Paris May 31 police seek leaders of a shoplifters trust with a constitution and by laws, licensing members in districts and a large fund for lawyers. Divorces are practically unknown in Sweden.
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Shoplifters’ Trust
Paris
France
Sweden
Elgin School Board turmoil ends as suspensions rescinded
After the suicide of Mary G. Lang following her 27 years as a teacher, Elgin trustees faced mob pressure. A midnight meeting led to rescinding 14 other dismissals, calming the crowd and prompting renewed demands to reinstate more teachers. The coroner ruled Lang died by her own hand amid school troubles.
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Elgin
Mary G. Lang
Citizens’ Committee
Miss Long
Mies Long
Meeeting
Mia
Jennie Long
J. G. Tapper
Secion
Lower Rate Proposed for Knockdown Houses
Atlantic coast points set a new rate of 1.26 dollars per 100 pounds instead of 1.52, enabling Pacific Northwest firms dealing with portable and knockdown houses to cut prices for buyers.
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Atlantic Coast
Pacific Northwest
Graham's Sale Ends Saturday Night at Six
Local retailer Grahams conducts a closing out sale with deep discounts across dresses coats hats and lingerie. Bright window displays showcase reduced prices from silk gowns to velvet coats with many items cut by more than half and final sales to six o'clock Saturday with no exchanges.
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Graham
Second Avenue
Phoenix
Atoe
Grahams
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Pacific States
Rock Island
Tucson
Ariz
Harry Stewart
Brown, Caldwell
Britain
Eod L. Keen
Olympic Forests
E. P. Abcott
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