Weary campaign mobilizes volunteers for Ryther Home drive
In a city drive named Weary, over 70 volunteer committees form to support the Ryther Childrens Home appeal. Organizers urge women to join the effort, with offices at Room 600 Collings block and Room 354 Empire Building handling cash and checks, while emphasizing a no-pay, all-volunteer campaign to finish enlarging the home and aid neglected children.
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Voluneer
Wilkins
Ryther Child
Collings Biock
Empire Building
Mra. J. J. Mall
Elliott
Ryther
Seattle
No Love Letters Found by Divorce Proctor
Col. GC C Dalton, a divorce proctor, says no incriminating letters are in his pockets in open court. Marie Cordray testifies that a letter was found on her husband George Cordray and asks if it is incriminating. Judge J T Ronald cautions and grants the divorce after Dalton’s denial.
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GC. C. Dalton
Marie Cordray
George Cordray
Cel. Dalton
J. T. Ronald
Tacoma Slaying by 25-Year-Old Husband
In Tacoma, Overl Seages 25 fatally stabbed his 18-year-old wife Zelda after a quarrel in front of their home. He fled to a vacant house where he stabbed himself in the chest, injuring his lungs. He survived and is charged with murder.
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Tacoma
Zelda
Senges
Small Chance for Reduction of Taxes
Washington reports indicate the next Congress may face higher tax rates or a new issue of long term bonds as the treasury cites a weak case for cutting taxes. Nonessential levies are likely to rise, with indications that some increases will be recommended when Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Grads Frolic at University of Washington Campus
College memories returned at a Friday night celebration on the UW campus. The gym and commons overflowed as the university spirit ran high with speeches by Prof. Richardson Dr. Sussallo and Darwin Metanest. A gold watch was gifted to Metanest for directing the stadium fund campaign.
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University of Washington
Washington
James FP. Richardson
Dartmouth
Henry Sussallo
Darwin Metanest
Associated Students
Melanest
Stadium Fund
Divorce Granted After Travel Salesman Leaves Wife Short
John W. Francis, a traveling salesman, admitted stranding his wife Hagel with no funds during trips. Hagel testified before Presid ing Judge J. T. Ronald that Francis would skip out, leaving her to manage. The court granted her divorce.
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John W. Francis
Hagel
J. T. Ronald
Candid Candidate Refuses Campaign Appeal
In Newbury England on November 27 James Tufnail, a municipal candidate, released posters with a provocative appeal to voters. He states I promise nothing Shall not canvass Do not believe in it and suggests that some truths may be twisted from a noble mind.
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Newbury
England
James Tufnail
Municipal Offies
Electore
Swiss Fortress Is to Be Sanatorium
Geneva reports Switzerland will dismantle its fortress at St Maurice and convert it into a sanatorium for consumptive soldiers to show faith in the league of nations.
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Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
St Maurice
Burglar Leaves Cigarette Butts After Break In
A. Frank offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of burglars who visited his home Thursday night and left four cigarette butts in exchange for four silk shirts. They fled during the job, leaving some items behind and the door open, with loot valued around $200.
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A. Frank
Rank
Frank
Search for Mia Hamon Woman in Ardmore Oklahoma
Police pursue Mia Hamon after the shooting of Jake L. Hamon a wealthy oil operator and Republican figure. Authorities say the suspect may have fled to California, though reports place her in Ardmore with two sightings. Hamon’s body will lie in state at the Convention Hall until Monday morning. funeral services are set for Monday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Apdmore
Okla
Mia
Clara Smith
Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Republican National
California
Ardmore
Hannon
First Presbyterian Church
Kin at Opposites in Missouri Senate
In Kansas City Missouri on November 27 the Missouri senate race pits father in law and son in law against each other. David M Proctor of the Seventh district stands as a Republican leader while his father in law James H Whitecotton of Paris Maine leads the Democratic minority.
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Kansas City
Missouri Senate
David M. Proctor
James H. Whitecotton
Paris
Grove’s Laxative Tablets Promote Genuine Cure
Ad claims cure for stomach issues with Grove’s signature product. Highlights BK W. Grove as signer and asserts authenticity of the genuine tablets.
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BK W. Grove
Fights Over Family Farm Rights Between Parents and Son
Motte J Vaut 74 filed in superior court to restrain son Emory J Vaut and daughter in law Maud from evicting her from five acre Kent tract. She seeks $250 payment from produce sales and asserts the son bought the land in 1902 for $1260 and allowed their parents to occupy while they lived, using fruit from the land. The parents cultivated the place until its value reached about $7000.
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Motte J. Vaut
Onit
Superior Court
Emory J. Vaut
Maud
Kent
Vaut
Calendas Cleaned Up as Court Extends Delay to 1921
In United States district court Judge Jeremiah Neterer excused petit furera from duties until January 4, 1921 after the calendars were cleared.
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Petit Furera
United States District Court
Jeremiah Neterer
Divorce suit begun by Maude Peckrich ended by quit
Jacob N. Peckrich complained that his wife Maude started a divorce action and then abandoned it. He was granted a decree.
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Jacob N. Peckrich
Maude Waa
Congressm Claude Kitchin Stricken Again in Washington
Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina suffered a second stroke while visiting post office officials in Washington. His condition was described as grave though not immediately life threatening. he was slated to become ranking minority member of the Ways and Means Committee and was to serve as Democratic floor leader after March 4.
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Washington
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Post Office Department
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Talk School Legislation Conference In Washington
Proposed legislation affecting school districts across Washington to be discussed at a December conference here. Officials will consider combining school elections with port and municipal votes, property condemnation, district liability exemptions, district options to reject verdicts, law amendments, and reviewing reports of the Washington Educational Association.
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Washington
Washington Educational Association
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