Des Moines Woman Offers Marriage for Medical Aid
Mrs Ruth Schermerhorn of Des Moines announces a Chicago brokered bargain with George Rogers of Chicago to pay $5,000 for her marriage after he funds medical treatment to restore her paralysis ruined by a past shooting incident involving her former husband Louis Schermer. She seeks recovery and a normal life, hoping to wed Rogers after a year of treatment.
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Des Moines
Ruth Schermerhorn
Schermer
Greatest Moment contest winners to be announced at Palace Hip
The Star and Palace Hip theater announce the Greatest Moment contest for women readers. Daily essay excerpts published with final cash awards of 20 and 10 dollars on November 4. Winners receive two complimentary passes. entries limited to 100 words, with tickets obtainable by presenting name at the theater box office.
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The
Star
Palace Hip
Parents Responsible for Child Behavior Says Spokane Report
A Spokane committee report argues parents must enforce after school reporting and be present at home. It notes no credible school immorality but highlights off campus incidents involving pupils, urges tighter censorship of showings, and calls for late closing for noodle cafes and upstairs restaurants.
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Bpokane
Citizens’ Investigating Committee
Spokane
Public Meeting To Debate State School Bill At Broadway High
A Wednesday night forum at Broadway High School auditorium will discuss the 80-10 school fund equalization bill and Initiative 46. Ralph Swetman of the Washington Education Association will support the measure, while P. C. Steeans of the Voters Information League opposes it.
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Broadway High School
Ralph Swetman
Washington Education Association
Washington State Parent-Teacher Association
P. C. Steeans
Voters Information League
County sees houses placed under commissioners control
The legislature directs county supervision for certain houses and requires closing by midnight. It urges the school board to assign teachers to the parental school for boys and promotes closer cooperation between the juvenile court and both high and grade schools. It also calls on parents to limit their children's automobile use and favors stronger ties with the attendance department.
Husband seeks help to locate wife missing with toddler
Wil blar Curren reports his wife Violet, 20, vanished from 1100 W bad at three weeks ago leaving their two year old Evelyn in his care. He appeals to The Star for any trace or explanation as no note was left. Juvenile court officers are involved.
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W. Y
Seattle
Wilblar Curren
Bad At
Curren
G O P Rally in Fremont Led by Congressman Miller
Republican gathering at Carpenters hall Fremont Tuesday evening featured speeches by Congressman John Miller Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas and Councilman Philip Tindall. Miller praised Harding era and urged supporters to back political adherents returning to Washington.
Dime shines return for San Francisco bootblacks
In San Francisco about a third of bootblack stands offer shines for a dime as the city senses a return of the good old days. The retro price marks a brief revival in the street trade and evokes nostalgia.
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San Francisco
Bik Noted Among Cargo on O. K. Liner
A notation in the ship’s manifest marks bike as a key cargo on the O. K. liner. The listing emphasizes bicycle units among shipments, with other freight not specified.
Painless Childbirth With Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Shown
Dr Arthur E Guedel announced at the National Anesthetic Research Society convention in Columbus that nitrous oxide oxygen enables painless childbirth. The method allows mothers to inhale the gas under obstetric guidance and reduces complications from other anesthetics. Newborns are described as pink and crying vigorously at birth.
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Columbus
National Anaesthetic Research Society
Arthur E. Guenel
Indianapoli
Vessels Due in Port with Schedule Changes
Arabia Maru expected in port Saturday from the Orient. The Alabama Maru, the line’s next vessel to wait, will depart on November 13.
Sheriff Starwich Prevails in Court Fight Over Prosecution
Justice of the Peace A M Reynolds of Kent dismissed felony charges against Sheriff Matt Starwich. Superior Judge Hoverett Smith granted Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bert C Ross’s motion to quash the writ of certiorari. Starwich had sued West for 10000 damages and pursued criminal charges for alleged malicious prosecution.
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Justice of the Peace
A. M. Reynolds
Kent
Matt Starwich
C. J. West
Auburn
Hoverett Smith
Bert C. Ross
West
Starwich
Mrs Todd Speaks at Three Campaign Meetings
Mrs Hugh C Todd the Democratic candidate for state legislature from the 4st district spoke Tuesday evening at Alki community house Masonic hall in West Seattle and at a Halloween party hosted by coal miners in Newcastle.
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Hugh C. Todd
Alki
Masonic Hall
West
Seattle
Newcastle
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