China on Verge of New Deal
Washington reports a potential dramatic shift in China as factions orbit a national convention to oust Hsu Bhih chang. Wu Pei fu and Peking back a centralized state while Chang Tso lin and Sun Yat sen factions fret. A united front may lead to a new presidency and altered foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Philip Simms
Washington
China
Shih Chang
Manchuria
Mar Chang Tso-lin
Wu Pei-fu
Yangtze River Valley
Peking
Chang Teo-lin
Dr Bun
Hsu Bhih-chang
Elec
Hay
Ti de
Li Yuan
Yuan Shih-kai
Yuan
United States
Sun
Gen
Chang
Sun Te
Yangtze
New China
Chinese Delegation Free Says Dr Liang Represents Republic
Dr. Liang, adviser to the Chinese leader, says the Chinese delegation at the arms conference represents the whole republic and seeks restoration of rights. Other members acknowledge Chang Tso Lin’s influence at Peking but insist the delegation remains independent from his control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liang
Washington
God
Lord Northcliffe
Chang Tso Lin
Peking
Liffe
Tokyo
Anglo U S Shipyard Plan For Naval Holiday Sails
Washington reports a British delegation will propose a joint Anglo American shipyard to build limited naval vessels for both nations during the naval holiday. The yard would be large enough to produce one ship annually, while Britain would scrap its larger yards. Diamonds in their natural state are described as dull red.
Arms Parley Begins With Asia Trade Talks
The article notes talks opening on page one about doors in Asia, the Anglo Japanese alliance and Pacific ocean trade. It mentions several scheduled conferences between delegates and describes the conversations among Old World statesmen as likely to influence the final outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Land Disarmament Emerges in Global Policy Debate
Washington reports a clash of British and French views on land armaments as Briand plans to address Congress. France seeks to retain a large army while Britain advocates reductions, arguing the force supports trade and national policy amid postwar tensions. Briand aims to justify France’s 400,000 soldiers to maintain world peace.
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Washington
France
England
Briand
Acros
Rhine
America
American Charge Named for Berlin LYMOND (CLAPPER
A local report lists American Charge as the name associated with Berlin LYMOND CLAPPER, reflecting a genealogy or attribution detail in the Berlin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lymond
Harding nominates Diesel for Berlin charge d affaires
President Harding moved to reestablish ties with Germany by nominating Ellis Loring Diesel as charge d affaires at Berlin, restoring diplomatic relations severed by Wilson before the war entry.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Germany
Wilson
Ellis Loring Diesel
Berlin
Desperado Bandits Rob Victims In City Take
William T. Roman of 3300 24th Ave S was assaulted by an unmasked bandit near Spokane at 24th Ave S after a $40 robbery. He was struck and kicked as the thief fled. Clarence O Reilly of 2214 N Broadway was robbed at Lynn St and Broadway by three youths one brandishing a gun. he lost $1 and a key ring.
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William T. Roman
24Th Ave. S
Spokane
Roman
Clarence O'Reilly
N. Broadway
Lynn St
Broadway
O'Reilly
Daring thieves loot Copeland Shirt shop in downtown heist
Four hundred dollars worth of silk shirts and other merchandise were stolen in a downtown robbery at Copeland Shirt shop 505 Union Street. Burglars entered through a skylight and descended a rope, discovered by janitor Walter De Lor. Manager F. W. Frank said losses focused on silk goods.
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Copeland Shirt
Union St
Walter de Lor
F. W. Frank
Tacoma Man Heads Taxpayers' League
J. T. Lyle, president of the Tacoma Commercial club, was elected president of the State Federation of Taxpayers formed by 30 representatives of Taxpayers' leagues. The federation supports a 25 percent tax reduction to be collected in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
J. T
Lyle
Tacoma Commercial Club
State Federation of Taxpayers
Whole Family Held After Booze Raid
Police say a liquor raid on the Westberg home at 7720 15th Ave NW uncovered 60 quarts of whisky. The mother and 4 year old daughter Nadine were released after C H Westberg posted a $500 Liberty bond.
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C. H. Westberg
15Th Ave
N. W
Westberg
Nadine
County Farm Head Quizzed by Grand Jury
County grand jury questioned Chris Knudsen the county farm superintendent about alleged losses during his tenure as the last budget was prepared. Prosecutor Malcolm Douglas urged the public to submit evidence of crimes for consideration as the panel planned to remain in session through Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Knudsen
Knudsen
Thru
Malcolm Douglas
Grand
Bank of Washington hearing on Seattle bank assets postponed
Hearing on the Bank of Washington bid to acquire the assets of the defunct Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle was postponed two weeks by Superior Judge King Dykeman. The delay allows creditors to meet and agree, with over 100 creditors present to oppose the proposal and protest letters already received. The bank offer includes paying 60 percent of claims plus more from liquidation, while creditors object to requests for further deposits to push the deal forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Washington
Dykeman
State Bank Examiner
Altho
Chinese Barred by Federal Court Habeas Case Denied
Hoy Hing, who sought a writ of habeas corpus to force admission by immigration authorities, had his petition denied by Judge E. Cushman of the district court on Tuesday. The ruling bars Hing from challenging his detention or status in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Hing
United . Wide
E. E. Cush
L . District Court
Beating Accusation Placed Before U S Judge on Seattle Voyage
G. A. Rawlins, colored, stood trial before Judge Jeremiah Neterer in the U S district court Wednesday charged with assaulting several men on the high seas in August aboard the steamer City of Seattle.
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G. A. Rawlins
Jeremiah Neterer
U. S District Court
Seattle
Pleads Not Guilty to Owning Liquor Still Near Yothell
Louis Matson, charged with operating a still and 75 gallons of prune mash found by federal prohibition authorities near Yothell, pleaded not guilty before Judge Jeremiah Neterer in the U S district court. Rebels and government forces report many casualties in engagements near Vayakad, India.
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Louis Matson
Yothell
Jeremiah Neterer
U. S
Maras
India
Vayakad
Jitney Dispute Juxtaposes City Authority and Transit Firm
Corporation Counsel Moeler faced challenge over mayoral authority in city litigation against Hound Transit. W K Crawford, counsel for auto bus interests, argued the dispute centers on state sovereignty over streets, not jitney regulation. Crawford cited an affidavit from Sound Transit manager Cates as counterpoint.
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Walter Moeler
Hound Transit Company
Himeself
W. K. Crawford
A. W. Wrater
Crawford
Sound Transit Company
Corporation Counsel
Meter
Cates
Iowa Guards Patrol Town During Packing Plant Strike
In Ottumwa on November 16 martial law is imposed with 460 armed Iowa National Guardsmen guarding entrances and streets around a meat packing plant. The move comes after a 1,200 strong packing house workers strike, ordered by Governor Kendall to protect order at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Woman dies from burns after kerosene lamp mishap
Mrs. Lora T Bakke 32 mother of three died at city hospital from burns suffered when four kerosene cans exploded while she attempted to light a fire at her store 2719 Be Madinon Street. Neighbors George Osborn and others extinguished the flames as her husband Theodore Bakke a Poulsbo blacksmith arrived hours later.
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Mra
Lora T. Bakke
BE. Madinon
Mra. Pakke
George Osborn
Theodore C. Bakke
Poulsbo
Gardner Ends Notorious West Train Robber Career
Gardner, who posed as 1 TL Nelson, was captured after a sensational escape history that began in San Diego and stretched to British Columbia. He escaped repeatedly from guards, including a Labor Day break from McNeil Island where he served 26 years for train robbery, and his capture ends a notorious run across the Northwest from Centralia to Portland and beyond.
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Gardner
Harry Tracy
Pacific
Labor Day
McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary
Iie
Threu
McNeil Island
Centralia
Wash
Portland
San Francisco
McNell
Sacramento
Cal
San Diego
British Columbia
We'll Jail Him Says McNeil Warden
Warden Thomas Maloney of McNeil Island prison confirms Roy Gardners capture by long distance telephone. He states Gardners will serve his full 25 year term, with parole and good time forfeited due to his Labor Day escape. he will not be placed in solitary confinement.
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Tacoma
Thomas Maloney
McNeil Island
Roy
Deputy Injured in Motorcycle Collision
Deputy Sheriff Tom Morgan was cut and bruised when his motorcycle collided with an auto driven by Frank A. Tiffany. The crash on Fourth Ave and Columbia St blocked traffic as Tiffany reportedly turned across the street mid block. Morgan reported for duty the next day.
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Tom Morgan
Wes
Frank A. Tiffany
Juror Accused in Fatty Arbuckle Trial Opens Proceedings
In San Francisco judge deliberates as Assistant District Attorney charges Edith Unsworth sold influence to join the Arbuckle jury. A young woman sought jury service while Unsworth denied believing Arbuckle innocent. Roscoe remains central as the trial advances with new venireman Peter Hansen seated.
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Fan Francisco
Edith Uneworth
Moscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Arbuckie
Milton U' Ren
Uneaworth
Venireman
Peter Hansen
Sidney A. Goldtree
Minta Durfee
Rescoe
Roscoe
Grand Jury Reopens Session Without Report
The county grand jury resumed session Wednesday and did not issue a report. Only witness in the morning was Chris Knudsen, superintendent of the county farm.
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Chris Knudsen
Masonic Club Hosts Informal Reception and Smoker
The All Scottish Rite Masons have been invited to an informal reception and smoker at the Masonic club rooms in the Arcade building at 1 pm on Thursday.
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Masonic Club
Charlie Chaplin Declines Marriage to Focus on Art
Charlie Chaplin says he will not marry now, preferring his work to relationships. He notes Claire Windsor and May Collinge are among his friends but remains committed to his craft for the foreseeable future.
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Charlie Chaplin
Angels
Cal
Claire Windsor
Seattle
May’ Collins
Charlie
Miss Windsor
Mins Collinge
Charles Spencer Chaplin II
Two Women and Man Held on Rum Charge
Two women and a man were held by police on liquor charges. Mrs. Margaret Aiken age 40 and Miss Ethel Stewart age 26 were arrested at 221 Columbia Street for eight quarts of beer. Jack Hall age 32, a cook, was arrested at 1220 Jacketon Street for dispensing alcohol with flapjacks.
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Uquor
Margaret Aiken
Ethel Stewart
Columbia St
Con Wension
Jack Hall
Cook
Jacketon St
High Army Officers Feted by Chamber
The chamber of commerce military affairs committee honored three high army officers at a Wednesday luncheon. Maj. Gen. William M. Wright of the Ninth Corps area Maj. Gen. Charles H. Muir of Camp Lewis and Maj. Gen. Ulysses Grant McAlexander known as the Rock of the Marne spoke briefly. Frank Fretwell chaired the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
William M. Wright
Ninth Corps
Charlies H. Muir
Camp Lewis
Ulysses Grant McAlexander
the Marne
Frank Fretwell
Thieves Force Rear Door in Burglary at Kirkwood Place
Thieves entered the home of Mrs. M. C. McBenery at 5230 Kirkwood Pl by forcing a rear door and stole about 200 in cash and jewelry. The loot included two ruby set gold rings a Waltham watch and a revolver.
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M. C. McBenery
Kirkwood Pl
Waltham
Beattie Chamber Leader to Address Seattle Real Estate Group
Robert S. Boyns, president of the Beattie Chamber of Commerce, will address the Seattle Real Estate association at its Thursday luncheon in the L. C. Smith building. T. Lloyd Spencer and magician William Bowman will provide entertainment.
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Robert S. Boyns
Beattie Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Real Estate Association
L. C. Smith
T. Lloyd Spencer
William Bowman
Will Furnish Entertainment
Maniac Breaks Into Residence After Terrorizing Family
L McDonald of 101 Second W recounts a maniac entry into their home after a late drugstore trip. The barefoot intruder, dressed in rags, restrained the fleeing family member then leaped from a window, eluding capture as police pursue the assailant.
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L. McDonald
McDonald
Ming
Mana
Posse Hunting Safe Crackers Near Tacoma
Postal authorities, two sheriffs’ posses, and Camp Lewis police hunted today for a gang who robbed a Nat miles southeast of Tacoma post office safe. About $700 in cash and stamps were taken as the postmaster L. J. Rexroth stood nearby. The mill payroll was usually in the safe at this hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Camp Lewis
Yegge
Nat Miles
Here
L. J. Rexroth
Unionism Menaced by Court Appeal in Chicago Case
Attorneys for the Mine Workers of America urge the United States circuit court to uphold a check-off injunction in a Chicago case, warning that unionism could be dealt a death if the ruling stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union America
Anderson
Ind
Mine Workers of America
United States Circuit Court
Montreal Surgeon Shot Oguinik Then Kills Self
Sir Andrew Phail, noted Montreal surgeon, shot Oguinik and died by suicide. The incident appears to be a self-inflicted act in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Police investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Sir Andrew Phail
Wouls Oguinik
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