Assassination of Hara Shinsaku Shocks Japan at Conference
The death of Hara Shinsaku, premier and head of Japan's delegation, shocks officials in Tokyo and Washington. Secretary Hughes expressed sorrow after learning of the assassination, while speculation grows on Japan's policy direction at the Washington conference.
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Seman
Tokyo
Hara
Seirokwai
Japan
Morioka
Law College
Hochi Shimbun
Washington
Hughes
White House
Public utilities chief comments on homeowner burdens
Maj. Carl H. Reeves, superintendent of public utilities, says homeowners face hardship from corporate power. A Japanese general declares capability to sink the U S navy, suggesting a stiff response. The Prairie area cites distrust of Seattle amid shifting local concerns and a recap of community questions.
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Maj
Carl H. Reeves
U. S
Pacific Peace Pact Looms Over Asia Ties
Special correspondent William Philip outlines the Pacific conference stakes as the Anglo American bloc seeks a peace arrangement with China and Japan. The article warns that failure could push Japan toward a militaristic path, threatening regional stability.
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Washington
China
Japan
MUTTS RUSH FOR PLACES IN BIG SHOW
A Seattle newspaper page notes a dog show featuring mutts with entries like Alexander the lop-eared galler dog and Jumbo. Prominent clubs and sponsors from Piper Taft to Puget Sound Kennel Club back the event with prizes including a silver cup and branded collars. A plan for a music week add-on is proposed, plus calls for community support and media coverage.
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Wanda von Kettler
Alexander
Seattle
Piper & Taft
L. W. Brydon
Puget Sound Kennel
Mr. Brydon
Bon Marche
Sperger & Hurlbut
C. H. Howell
Matt
Crystal Pool
Music Week
Convict Breaks Away in Depot
John Cooper a robber convict escaped from a traveling guard at King Street station Friday morning by slipping his handcuffs and rushing into a crowd. Police searched the city but found no trace. Cooper had 15 years to serve at Walla Walla penitentiary and was being taken with six other convicts including L. Wintgena and George Williams.
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John Cooper
King St
Cooper
Walla Walla Penitentiary
L. Wintgena
George Williams
C. Miller
Burnett
Henry Isaacson
Sidney Truat
Collins
Canada
Diphtheria Test Campaign Aims at Seattle Schoolchildren
Dr Ira C Brown announces a voluntary Schick test campaign in Seattle public schools to determine immunity to diphtheria. Parents are asked to sign and return forms. the test is simple and free, with treatment available. Harding signs joint resolution declaring November 11 a one year legal holiday.
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FEMS
Seattle
Ira C. Brown
School Medical IF
Whitworth
Schick
Brown
Washington
Harding
Madalynne Called by Grand Jury in Kennedy Killing Case
Madalynne, in fragile condition, is carried to the grand jury rooms as she prepares to tell her side of the midnight killing of her sweetheart John Belton Kennedy. An ambulance is arranged but a private car is used to transport her. She begins speaking at 12 25 p m about the events leading to her arrest.
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John Belton Kennedy
Erbetein
Grand Jury
Biscaillus
Madalynne
Bisecailluz
Erbstein
Victory Bonds Reach Par Values Across Issues In Market
In New York on November 4, Victory bonds returned to par as demand pushed prices up. A large block of Victory 4s traded at $100, the 3% issue hit $99.98, while Liberty bonds ranged from $93.80 for the second 4s to $96.30 for the third 4s.
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Victory
New York
Liberty
First permits for medicinal beer issued by Prohibition
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes approved the first permits for the manufacture and sale of medicinal beer. The licenses were issued to Joseph Schlitz of Milwaukee and Piel Bros. of New York, marking a milestone under the federal prohibition regime.
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Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Joseph Schlitz
Milwaukee
Piel Bros
New York
Japanese Consul Shocked by Hara Assassination News
Japanese Consul in Seattle expressed surprise upon receiving news of Premier Hara’s assassination from The Star. Vice Consul T Sato noted rumors existed but no official word had arrived, as discussions referenced Hara’s long career including home minister terms and eventual premiership.
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Hara
The
Foreign Office
Korea
Osaka Mainichi
STAR
Seattle
T. Sato
Saito Ig
Washington City
Mahoney's Pauper Plea Set for Friday
Mahoney, under sentence of death for murdering his wealthy wife, faced a Friday judgment on pauper status in superior court. If declared a pauper, trial records would be provided for use as exhibits at the February supreme court appeal for a new trial.
Storm Warning Issued For Washington Coast Ports
A southwest storm warning was posted Friday at 7 a.m. for all Washington sea ports and the Columbia River mouth. The storm west of Vancouver Island moves east bringing fresh to strong southeast winds shifting to southwest with gale conditions along the Washington coast today and tonight.
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Washington
Columbia River
Vancouver Island
No God No Country Bandit Slain in Loot Fight
Bandit with tattooed creed on arm dies after a street robbery on Fifth avenue and Weller street. Peter Day identifies him as one of two robbers who seized $115 and a gold watch charm before fleeing in fog. Police believe a companion killed him over the loot.
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Robert Bastien Bermann
City Hospital
Peter Day
Horseshoe Hotel
Fifth Ave
Weller St
Day
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