American Chambers Build Trade Ties Worldwide
The U S Chamber reports 28 American Chambers of Commerce organized in 16 nations to promote U S trade. Brazil added Pernambuco and Vladivostok, Siberia is next. China leads with six chambers including Shanghai and Hankow as U S trade grows, with Frederick Keppel named administrative commissioner for the International Chamber in Paris.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
International Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Pernambuco
Brazil
Vladivostok
Siberia
Brazi
Bolivia
Chile
Italy
France
Mexico
Spain
Turkey
Germany
South Africa
Philippines
China
U. S
Prederickh P. Keppel
American Red Cross
International Chamber
Bia
Red Cross
Europa
Arrest Woman 224th Time for Drinking
London authorities report Ethel Larkin aged 43, with prior stays in an inebriates’ home, received a month in jail after being convicted for drunkenness marking her 224th conviction.
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London
Ethel Larkin
Maggie Trate
Jury of Children Chooses Best Toy in Paris Exhibition
A jury of children at the Grand Palais in Paris selected the most amusing new toy from exhibits. The inventor received a prize of $204 for the top choice.
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Paris
Grand Palais
Lightweight Husband Spanks 200-lb Wife in Court
In New York, Paul Schoenhoff, 150 pounds, testified that he threw his 200-pound wife Matilda across his knee and spanked her. In police court he received six months of probation. She noted this was his fourth marriage and said the spanking occurred two to three times weekly.
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New York
Paul Schoenhoff
Matilda
Schoenhoff
Tacoma man commits death by own action in South Colby
William Cannon of Tacoma is reported to have died by self infliction with a razor in South Colby Washington. The terse notice notes the fatal act and the location, with no additional details provided.
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South Colby
Wash
William Cannon
Tacoma
Razor
Najaf Guarded by Mohammedans Against Christian Visitors
The Arab city of Najaf on the edge of the Arabian desert is jealously guarded by Mohammedans against Christian visitors, reflecting tense religious frictions cited in dispatches describing travel through the region.
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Najaf
Arabian Desert
Hophead Peddler Arrest Reveals Dope Ring Ambush
Officer Sullivan reports on a narcotics arrest after a suspect denied kept bundles, then a shirt cuff reveals a dozen white folded papers tied with rubber bands. The man claimed innocence and sought leniency, while detectives note peddlers fuel addiction and urge federal prosecutions.
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Knapp
Large Family Kept Whisky Fine Down
Houston court records show a Black man charged with possessing whisky. When asked how much he had he replied only half a pint. The man, who claimed to have 24 children, was fined $25 by Judge Hutcheson.
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Houston
Hutcheson
Most Popular Leopard Holds Open House in London
Oct 29 report describes a famous leopard named Raffies living aboard H. M. Hyacinth nearing sea life. Officers and sailors visit to greet the animal while reliving shipboard antics. Raffies once slipped overboard during a jump, prompting a rescue and a paddled canoe scene on the Atlantic.
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London
Paffies
Soo
H. M. &. Hynectinth
Raffies
Catler
Thaffiles
Leopard
Haffies
Atlantica
They Were Tagged But Drew No Fines
BAN FRANCISCO NOV. 8 Several auto owners appeared in police court and explained they had been tagged by the cops for some traffic law violation The judge asked to see the tag and it read Report Nov 2 and vote ye for amendment 23 The note implies a political amendment and a police pay increase was involved
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Knapp
Tie
Lieut. Hasselblad
Hasselblad
Manor
Hophead
Sullivan
Issee
Eral Auto Owners
Bald Armendment
Police Department
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Boston
Seattle
Pine
Romon
Springvale
Isle of Wight
Los Angeles
R. T. Atkinson
Salt Lake City
Manix
Prazzi
Standard Oil Company
California
Nearl Royye
U. S. Chambers OF Commerce
Officer Sullivan
Sundown Alley
Lee Sullivan
Bemule
Paul Knapp
Gus Hasselblad
Yeoler Way
Central Station
Third Ave
Yesterway
Viasselblad
Acros
Ats Tien
Gua
Fourth Ave
Yesler Way
Knappind
Howell St. Travel
Diad
Sundown
Ninth and
Terry Avenues
L. KR Clark
Regal Dental
Dr. J. RB. Clark
Third Avenue
Union Street
The
Postoffice
Monson Wow HE
Villiers
Garing
Overwras Strakcn
T. & Air Service
Sixth Avenue
Pike Street
Qligau
Francisco
Basil King
B. P. O. Elke and Siet Division Association
Armory Haturday
Salvation Army
Caase
Dist
Third and Pike
Fahey- Brockman
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