Ministers Back New Drive for Community Fund
Protes tant ministers joined Community Fund officials at a YMCA luncheon to plan a final clean up campaign starting the week of December 5. With $260,000 still needed, Dr. Park Weed Wills urged collective effort to avoid tag days and drives, as ministers pledge to raise funds and hold a special collection on December 10 under the slogan No Christmas for Seattle until the Community Fund is completed.
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Community Fund
Park Weed Wills
Willis
Seattle
North End Players to Stage Spring University District Plays
North End Community Players, a local troupe, will present a series of one act playlets in the University district during winter. Maud M. Smith, former field worker for the Bellingham State Normal expression department, will oversee the project. Actors will be chosen from applicants showing interest and ability. Contact Mrs. Smith via Melrose for information.
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North End
Maud M. Smith
Expression Department
Bellingham State Normal
Smith
Melrose
Police Hold 4 Suspects After Sunday Roundup
A Sunday night police roundup led to four burglary suspects being captured and held for investigation. Glen Bell, 18, George Owners, 15, S. W. Hamilton, 21, and Martin Krause, 40, were arrested at distinct addresses including 13244 Second Ave, 4716 29th Ave, and a hotel on Yee ler Way. Police recovered stolen items and reported arrests by multiple officers.
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F. A. Hemmingway
Clarendon
Glen Bell
W. H. Steen
George Owners
Cook
Dan Hogan
F. F. Hawkinson
Second Ave
W. Hamilton
Steen
Yeeler Way
Martin Krause
29Th Ave
C. F. Roselius
F. B. Davie
R. J. Mahoney
Proposal to amend Farm Loan Act proposed in House
Representative McLaughlin Republican of Nebraska introduced an amendment to the federal farm loan act. It would authorize government loans up to 10 000 for development projects and 25 000 for land purchases and would prevent the farm loan board from taming finances in any amount under 100.
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Washington
House
McLaughlin
Republican
Nebraska
Farm Loan Board
Coal embargo proposed in national emergency bill
A bill introduced in the house by Representative Rogers proposes a national emergency declaration for the anthracite coal industry and an embargo on all shipments of hard coal. The president could lift the embargo at any time within six months if the emergency is considered over, restricting exports and tightening distribution.
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Washington
House
Representative Rogers
Republican
Massachusetts
Seattle to Form Stock Company for Orpheum Theater
Citizens met in Mayor Brown's office to organize a stock company by popular subscription. They planned to open the Orpheum theater on Third avenue near Madison and bring a company from the East by December 18.
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Brown
Orpheum Theater
Third Ave
Madison
Seek Patricia Reed on Forgery Charge
Mrs. Patricia Reed, who caused a disturbance in Seattle during lectures by Dr. Orlando E. Miller, is wanted in Portland on forgery charges. Report says she was recently released from Roseburg jail in Oregon.
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Patricia Reed
Seattle
Orlando E. Miller
Portland
Matt Starwich
Why the older ones laughed
A Boston Transcript item quotes a school teacher admonishing a child named Robert for idleness. The teacher explains that the devil finds work for idle hands, urging the boy to come forward for a task. The brief reflects a moral instruction moment about diligence.
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Robert
Boston Transcript
Gold Diggers musical opens at Metropolitan Monday night
Gertrude Vanderbilt as Jerry Lamar brings charm to The Gold Diggers a musical comedy with bright mood and light drama. The chorus girls of New York seek money and leisure in a quick paced El Dorado of humor described by press agents.
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Gertrude Vanderbilt
Jerry Lamar
Metropolitan Theater
Oe Girls of
New York
Bandits Rob Kent Jeweler in Early Morning Theft
Sheriff on the lookout for two bandits who broke a window at a Kent jewelry store and escaped with watches and valuables. The thieves fled in a Ford coupe. the value of stolen jewelry remains undetermined.
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Matt Starwich
Kent
J. A. Hunter
Wilkens Set for Second Trial on January 9
In San Francisco on November 20 the second trial date for Henry Wilkens was set for January 9. He faces charges of murdering his wife Mrs Wilkens in a holdup. prosecutors say he conspired with Arthur and Walter Castor to rob his automobile and kill his wife.
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San Francisco
Henry Wilkens
Wilkens
Arthur
Walter Castor
Opposes Rail Group Scheme In Northern Consolidation
Ralph Hudd president of the Great Northern railroad attacked the Interstate Commerce Commission selection of the Great Northern in the proposed Northwest roads consolidation. He urged divorcing the Northern Pacific instead arguing grouping the GN with other lines weakens competition.
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Washington
Ralph Hudd
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hurlington
Nudd
Commission
Tt Io
Northern Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Burlington
Parliament convened in London amid royal plans
The fourth parliament of King George's reign was convened in London. J. J. Whiteley was unanimously elected speaker to serve again. With the state opening postponed three days, parliament will begin work after Thursday's king’s speech outlining the new government's policy.
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London
George
The
Commone
J. J. Whiteley
Robber Suspects Catch After Stolen Auto Incident
Tariow alias Walter Vernon and Mike Mitch, ages 28 and 31, were jailed after a failed attempt to rob Prince Drug Store at First Ave and Cherry. Police traced their movements after a hot chase following a collision in front of the store. An automatic pistol was found on Harlow.
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Prince
First Ave
Cherry Et
Tariow
Walter Vernon
Mike Mitch
Charles Tennant
Hioth
O. N. Cromier
Harlow
Milk Shippers sue dairyman over contract breach
The Seattle Milk Shippers Association sues William Wyatt in superior court for $1000 alleging Wyatt violated a five year contract by selling milk outside the association.
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Seattle Milk Shippers’ Association
William Wyatt
Dairyman
Wyatt
Heattle Milk Shippers’ Association
Shattuck Resigns as U S Grain Corp President
Washington reports that Méwin Pr. Shattuck of New York resigns as president of the United States Grain Corporation. He had taken the post after liquidation decisions in 1920, succeeding Julius Barnes. Shattuck had been general traffic manager of the port and visited Seattle recently.
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Shattuck
Washington
Méwin Pr
New York
United States Grain Corporation
Julius Barnes
United States Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Prinee
Admiral Line
Supreme Court to Review Rail Labor Case
The Supreme Court said it would review the appeal of a Pennsylvania Railroad labor dispute. The suit challenges the railroad labor board's powers over wages and working conditions. The Illinois district court ruled for the railroad, and the circuit court appeal followed.
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Washington
Preme Court
Court of Appeals
Chicago
Utates Railroad Labor Board
Pen Vania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Labor Board
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ROB Kent Jeweler
Rail Group
E Bon March
BarGain Basement
Burson
E Bon Marche Barcain Basement
Oxfords
Copenhagen
Astoria
Ore
Neoger D. Pinneo
Bon Marché
Pike Street
Second Avenue
Union Street
Jacqu
Marleen and
Gerona
Santa Claus
Post Office
Express Office
Bon Marche
the Bon Marche
Hudnut
du Barry
Gardenia
Rose of Omar
Violet Sec
Uee
Lenox
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