Girl SLAIN Says Note to Police in Stillaguamish Case
Everett reports Dorothy Grimm an 18 year old girl murdered and dumped in the Stillaguamish river. A letter signed John Jackson claims two men killed her. sheriff doubts the accusation as many men have searched since Sunday. The body was found and a local funeral is planned.
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Everett
Jackson
Althothe
Miss Grimm
Tyree Station
John Jackson
Snohomish County
Stillaguamish River
Stevens
City May Regulate Jits Traffic Under Police Power
Superior Judge A. W. Frater upheld city authority to regulate jitneys by traffic rules within city limits. Both the city's injunction against Sound Transit and the company’s injunction against the city were denied, leaving the prelitigation situation intact except for a potential future filing. Contempt charges tied to a restraining order were set for November 28.
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A. W. Frater
Sound Transit Company
Everett Smith
Frater
Sub Chasers Sought to Combat Smugglers in Puget Sound
Federal customs and prohibition officers may request allocation of submarine chasers and other fast craft for Puget Sound waters to fight smugglers. officials say smugglers account for about 80 percent of liquor and narcotics entering the state from British Columbia and are building boats capable of 230 knots to outrun revenue cutters.
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Federal Customs and Prohibition
Puget Sound
Smucziers
British Columbia
Millard T Hartson
Roy C. Lyle
Federal Revenue
Sound
Silk Imports Boost Sparked by Tariff Revision
Seattle would gain over 100 million dollars in silk trade value as tariffs change. Millard T. Hartson, collector of customs, says current rules route silk in bond via Seattle. Under proposed plans the duty would be paid here and Seattle credited for handling the cargo.
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Seattle
Millard T. Hartson
Cas
Orient
Atlantic Coast
Annual Bazaar of Amethyst Chapter at Fraternal Hall
The Annual Bazaar of Amethyst Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be held at Fraternal Hall located at 2609 Jackson Street on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Amethyst Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Jackson St
Workers Have Best Standing at University
Men working their way through school hold the highest grades at the University of Washington. The institution's figures show 84 percent of men and 36 percent of women are at least partially self supporting. Thirty four percent of men and 15 percent of women are totally dependent on their own efforts.
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University of Washington
Realized by Mutt Show Paid into Chest
The Star Mutt Boy show revenue, totaling 470 dollars 45 cents after war tax, was officially recorded and turned over to the Community Chest on Thursday. The accounts detail show receipts and war tax deductions.
Henderson to Treat With Trollibus Men
D. W. Henderson, superintendent of railways, to determine terms for trackless trolley makers to demonstrate trollibusses in Seattle. The council utilities committee issued the order on Thursday. Henderson said the manufacturers offered to bring their busses for a free demonstration after claims made in the East.
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D. W. Henderson
Seattle
Council Utilities Committee
Henderson
Residents Set Trap for Speeding Autos
A rural neighborhood positions a speed trap between Seventh Ave N W and Greenwood Ave to curb reckless driving. Four speeding drivers had their numbers recorded and will be arrested, following complaints about danger to children on W 70th Street day and night.
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W. 70Th St
Seventh Ave
N. W
Greenwood Ave
Four Men Held In Morphine Sl drugs Case
Four men believed to be selling morphine are held on open charges. John Custer a 32 year old barber Sam Custer 24 a mechanic James Johnson 25 a long shoreman and Russell Durham 21 a waiter were arrested by detectives at Railroad avenue and Washington street.
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John Custer
Barber
Sam Custer
James Johnson
Long Shoreman
Russell Durham
Railroad Ave
Washington St
Pickpocket Narrowly Steals Pearl Necklace
City detectives seek a nimble footed thief who snatched a 34 inch strand of pearls from Mrs. Charles Givens of 933 23rd Ave while she walked home from the Butler Hotel Wednesday night. The pearls are valued at hundreds of dollars.
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Charles Givens
23Rd Ave
Butler Hotel
Divorced Man Weds Fourth Bride In Same Week
William C. Camp, wealthy cigar manufacturer, divorced Tuesday in Chicago and married again in Los Angeles. The ceremony followed his recent split, with Mrs. Mabel P. Walker becoming his fourth wife.
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Los Angeles
William C
Bill) Camp
Chicago
Katherine Camp
Mabel P
Johnny”) Walker
Fainting at Wheel Kills Driver in Los Angeles Crash
Fred T. Jackson fainted at the wheel after his auto struck a bicycle rider in Los Angeles. The car sped two blocks with the limp youth in the front seat before hitting a telephone post. Jackson died at the scene. the bicycle rider was only mildly injured.
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Los Angeles
Fred T. Jackson
Jackson
Farm Freight Rates Reduced One Tenth
New York November 17 10 percent cut in agricultural freight rates will take effect within ten days. The reduction was decided at a meeting of railroad executives here and is expected to save shippers nationwide about 55 million dollars annually.
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New York
Oregon Rancher and Laborer Slain
Portland laborer 47 Swan M. Swanson was found shot dead in a local hotel. Fossil rancher Joule Toney died from revolver wounds. authorities allege Henry Felter carried out the killing after a long running feud.
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Portland
Fossil
Ore
Oregon
Swan M. Swanson
Joule Toney
Henry Felter
Pedestrian Hit by Auto at Third and Union St
A woman struck by an automobile driven by R. L. Scott at Third and Union streets Tuesday night was not severely hurt and was taken home. Scott resides at 1747 Naomi Place.
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Third
Union St
R. L. Scott
Naomi
Harding Agrees to 40 Percent Taxes
President Harding accepts a maximum surtax of 40 percent in the new revenue bill. House leaders report the Senate favors 40 percent as a compromise between its 50 percent level and the House 82 percent figure once supported by the White House.
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Washington
Harding
House
White How
Senate
White House
Missionary Society to Convene Friday at First Presbyterian
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 2 p.m. in the women's parlors to hear Miss Martha Pohnert of Mi Yank Honan China. Mrs Lottie Logan Parsley will sing and tea will be served by a group of named ladies.
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Women's Missionary Society of
The
First Presbyterian Church
Martha Pohnert
Mi Yank
Honan
China
Lottie Logan Parsley
J. H. Styde
Mary McMurray
Albert B. Jones
Senate Fight Opens to Oust Newberry
Democrats opened their battle to oust Senator Newberry of Michigan from the Senate with Senator Pomerene of Ohio asserting the case touches the honor and dignity of the body. He said evidence showed that $195000 was spent to secure a seat for Newberry.
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Washington
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Man Fined for Liquor Law Violations After Self-Representation
Ed E. Sutherland dismissed counsel and argued his case before a jury in U S district court. He was found guilty of federal liquor law violations and fined 2300 by Judge E E Cushman.
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United States District Court
Ed E. Sutherland
E. E. Cushman
Royal Egg Cups Thief Questioned at Kensington Palace
London reports at Kensington Palace say five royal egg cups were found in a footman’s possession who protests his innocence. Seven more cups remain missing as investigators pursue the curious theft.
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London
Kensington Palace
Secrecy Gone in Diplomacy
William Jennings Bryan argues in favor of open public discussion at the Washington conference. He contends publicity exposes nations to frank scrutiny, allows Japan to defend itself, and shifts influence from force to reason, potentially shaping future international relations.
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William Jennings Bryan
United Press
Washington
Hughes
United States
Balfour
Great Britain
Japan
Britain
Bank robbery in Chicago targets Northern Trust member and mail sack
Five men abduct a Northern Trust Co. member and seize a sack of mail outside the post office in downtown Chicago. The bank notes the loss was not large and the incident occurred early today in a bold robbery staged in front of the post office.
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Chicago
Northern Trust Co
Ice Cream Process Demonstrated at Pacific Convention
A new freezing method for ice cream and other inventions were shown yesterday at the sixth annual meeting of the Pacific Ice Cream Manufacturers Association in Seattle.
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Pacific Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle
Cowen Park Jitney Plan Delayed by City Committee
The council utilities committee postponed action on a petition by F. M. Peterson and others to operate more than 30 jitneys to the North End district. City utilities chief Carl H Reeves recommended accepting the jitney offer of 10 dollars per month per car. Councilman Tindall urged adequate Cowen Park transport and suggested feeder buses linking with the University line. A separate delay involved Bound Transit Co. asking to run jitneys citywide at 20 dollars per car monthly. At Ravenna School, Tindall and Hesketh argued granting Cowen Park relief could invite similar demands from other areas.
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Cowen Park
F. M. Peterson
North End
Council Utilities Committee
Carl H. Reeves
Tindall
Cowen Parkers
Freight Rate Cut Meets Opposition
Hearings opened in Chicago before Interstate Commerce Commissioner William Disque into proposed coast to coast freight rate reductions by transcontinental railroads. Edward Chambers of Topeka and Santa Fe argued reductions on 80 through hauls to compete with Panama Canal water. Opponents argued central routes would be disadvantaged. Carl Knox Gartner offered the opposition case noting the plan could make shipments from Pittsburgh to San Francisco as cheap as Salt Lake City.
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Chicago
William Disque
Interstate Commerce Com
Panama Canal
Edward Chambers
Topeka & Santa Fe
Trailroads
Carl Knox Gartner
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Fall May Prove Fatal to Miner in Renton Tragedy
Joseph Hircke a 45 year old coal miner of Renton is believed to die from a skull base fracture after a fall from a high coal bunker. He fell while at the bunker and was unconscious when rushed to Providence hospital Thursday.
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Joseph Hircke
Renton
Providence Hospital
Vancouver Man Vanishes After Seattle Shore Visit
Vancouver resident William Lee, 54, came to Seattle to sell his large finding schooner and has not been heard from since. Police fear he may have fallen victim to thugs as his wife reports the disappearance. Meanwhile the Kiwanis Club hosted a luncheon at the Washington Annex with Henry Louvaine, pianist, and Miss Penelope Davies, mezzo-soprano.
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William Lee
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Kiwanis Club
Washington Annex
Henry Louvaine
Penelope Davies
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