Robbers Keep Police On Hop
A string of robberies reported through the night and into Thursday morning kept the police department alert. Victims include Mrs. J Holt who saw a thief flee via a window, a man attempting an entry at H Swank’s home, and Calie grocer whose store was entered with cash stolen. Other losses include $300 in Liberty bonds and $12 in cash from Mrs. R S Donnegan, plus clothing, jewelry and personal items from several residences and hotels.
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J. Holt
Crockett #1
H. Swank
Caalie, Grocer
First Ave
University St
Mra. R.S. Donnegan
Mainst
Prowlers
A. Long
del Monte
George Gibbie
29Th Ave
P. L. Anton
New Cecil Hotel
M. S. Douveher
Minor Ave
A. R. Smith
Angeline
A. Bruce
Milwaukee
Cable Carmen
U. S
Robert Freeman
Niagara
Mike Saloff
Dave Weiner
19Th Ave
Akron Holders 37 Face Deportation for Radicals
Akron officials announced that 37 persons were held for deportation on charges of being radicals and undesirables. Justice Department agents arrested six last night after federal agent H. W. Kaye said evidence showed a plan to blow up public buildings, kill city officials, and seize the municipal government.
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Akron
Ohio
Department of Justice
H. W. Kaye
Two policemen promoted to sergeant at station
Two new three stripers appeared at the police station Thursday morning. Detective William G. Witske and Patrolman W. S&S White were promoted to the rank of sergeant by a general order issued Wednesday by Chief of Police Joe F. Warren. Brother officers are offering felicitations.
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William G. Witske
W. S&s White
Joe F. Warren
Bear Meat Feasts Spark Nighttime Alarm In Wood Home
A friend shipped a large pile of bear meat to Charles B. Wood, county purchasing and property agent. He prepared the feast, drank and slept, while neighbors near the block heard wild ululations. Wood later exclaimed, Never again, a bas le bear meat.
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Charles BR. Wood
Charles
Spokane Raids Sweep City Hangouts and I W W Detainees
Spokane police launched a noon raid targeting I W W hangouts including the Imperial pool hall. Warrants were issued for James Rowan and James Robertson, with John Doe warrants for all I W W members. Sam Crane, a longtime radical ally, faced deportation as 75 suspects were taken to the station and searched for I W W materials.
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James Rowan
Chicago
Northwest
James Robertson
John Doe
Sam Crane
Spokane
Crane
Imperial Pool Hall
Miners Claim No Defeat in Federal Order
John L. Lewis says coal miners did not go down to defeat by complying with the federal court order and canceling the strike. He claims they will push for a new wage and working agreement in tomorrow’s conference with operators and government representatives seeking a square deal and better conditions.
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Indianapolis
United Press Today
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
Lewis
Washington
Police Judge Gordon Heads Busy Court Day
Police Judge John B. Gordon closes court after a long day with about 485 names on the Thursday calendar. Nearly all arrests were traffic violations and most offenders forfeited a small bail and failed to appear in court.
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John B. Gordon
Ukely
Water Shut-Off Planned on Mighth Ave and Ballard District
Water will be shut off on Mighth ave. N. W. between W. 70th and W. 76th and in the Ballard service district west of Fighthave N. W. on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mayor Pitagerald Breaks Plate in Typing Stunt
Stenographer Ida Lundberg records that Mayor Cecil Bernard Pitagerald tried typing at his desk Thursday morning. He lunged at the typewriter causing fragments to fly, then washed ribbon stains and regained composure by late morning.
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Cecil Bernard Pitagerald
Charges Filed Against I W W in Tacoma Unrest
District Attorney Saunders filed complaints Thursday against I W W unions including Tacoma No 700 No 500 and No 573 and others charging conspiracy to overthrow the government He said every I W W member with a card or known to be in the organization will be arrested and held for federal investigation Immigration officer Fulton reviewed 41 men taken from I W W headquarters and warned action may follow to deport non citizens Police plan to turn over 37 suspects to federal authorities for investigation as Seattle hunts radicals and Reds.
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U. S
Tacoma
KR. C. Saunders
Alex 8
Fulton
Ity
Warren
Seattle
John D. Carmody
Fred C. Brown
Joel F. Warren
L W. W
Wilson weighs how to deliver next message to Congress
President Wilson considers whether to dictate or write his annual message as Congress convenes December 1. He is recovering with doctor approval and may not attend the opening in person. Key topics likely include labor unrest, the peace treaty, and railroad legislation.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Congress
White House
Grayton
Germany
Cash under Pillow Stolen in Porch Break In
Mrs. A Haas reports a porch climber entered her bedroom at 2124 Sixth Ave while she was away answering four phone calls. About $65 slept beneath her pillow was taken, in an incident shortly after 9 15 a m. Officer Fred Mills investigated but could not locate the thief.
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A. Haas
Sixth Ave
Fred Mills
Costliest Suit Sells for 3260 at Christie's
In London on November 13 a 16th century German suit of armor was purchased at Christie's for 3260 dollars, the highest price yet paid for a suit in the auction house's records.
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London
Christie's Art Shop
Stockings on Sale 50 Cents a Pair in Various Sizes and Colors
Lot No. 1 Women’s Part Wool and Fleeced Hose offered at 50c per pair, about one third lower than regular price. Includes regular and extra sizes in black white natural gray and some browns with hemmed and ribbed tops. Upper main floor.
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Rhe Bon Marche
Cape Kid Gloves and Handkerchiefs Sale
Cape Kid Gloves priced at 1.85 with variations in stitching and embroidery. GLOVE BOOTH offers Pique and M sewn gloves with several color options and sizes 514 to 714. Hand embroidered Madeira handkerchiefs with scalloped edges and initials. Colored crepe de chine handkerchiefs in assorted patterns 85 cents each or eight for 1.00. Handkerchief Booth on Upper Main Floor.
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BON Marche
Pique
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