Man Who Came Back at Met Features UW Boy Star
University of Washington alumnus Robert Armstrong leads in Frank melodrama The Man Who Came Back now on stage at the Metropolitan. The plot follows a prodigal scion from wealth to opium den ruin in Shanghai and back to respectability aided by Marcelle, a cabaret singer.
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Metropolitan
New York
San Francisco
Shanghai
Marcelle
States
Robert Armstrong
Seattle
University of
Pessy Allenby
Fir Case Off Until Jan 15 In Lumber Price Probe
The Federal Trade Commission grants a 10 day prep period and adjourns hearings in the Douglas Fir Co price fixing case until January 15. Washington representatives will travel east for hearings then return to the West early in the year.
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Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D. C
Douglas Fir Co
Seattle
Washington
Lumber
D. C
Four men sentenced in U S court by Judge Neterer
Four persons received jail terms and fines in federal court before Judge Jeremiah Neterer on Monday. Ah Gee was jailed 15 months at McNeil Island after a jury conviction for possession of ten, Ira C Sunderland drew two years at McNeil Island for impersonating an officer on July 27, G R Jones of 616% Pike street pleaded guilty to liquor sale and paid a $260 fine, while Gus Necker was sentenced to one year for unlawful possession of internal revenue stamps.
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Jeremiah Neterer
Ah Gee
McNeil Island
Ira C. Sunderland
United States Geodetic Survey
G. R. Jones
Pike Sr
Gus Necker
Internal Revenue
Hotel Thief Raffles Still Active Despite Police Traps
Reported in downtown hotels the thief known as Raffles continues to operate. He targets wealthy stock promoters or impoverished missionaries, exploiting opportunities as doors are misfumbled and alibis are prepared, evading capture despite mounting evidence and ensuing uproar.
Cigarettes Sales at Women-Only Grace Dodge Hotel Spark Controversy
In Washington a women only Grace Dodge hotel run by the YWCA faces a dispute over cigarette sales after the national board banned tobacco at the establishment. Andrew G. Vollock, hotel news stand proprietor, claims profits rose from smoking items and cites a contract basis. Mrs Rockefeller hints at more women’s hotels and warns the issue could cause wider trouble within the YWCA.
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Washington
Grace Dodge
Andrew G. Vollock
John JD. Mackefeller, Jr
Pollock
Accused Impersonator Charles Hoffman Arrested on 1st Avenue
Charles Hoffman, 40, was arrested on 1st Avenue after a complaint from several women alleging he impersonated an officer and extorted graft money. Patrolmen K L Webb and Seret L L Norton made the arrest.
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Charles Hoffman
Jack
Hoffman
K. L. Webb
Seret
L. L. Norton
Pastor Elliott Padrick Receives Life Sentence in Georgia
In Statesboro Georgia on November 27 Reverend Elliott Padrick was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife Mamie Lous Dixon and her mother last June. The jury recommended clemency citing doubts about his sanity. He defended the killings as punishment for unholy lives while his father testified the son prayed aloud in court before delivering a sermon on Thou Shalt Not and criticizing women for corrupting men.
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Statesboro
Mamie Lous Dixon
Elliott Padrick
Georgia Penitentiary
Clamency
Padrick
RE. D. Padrick
Georgia
Dreas
Suit to Cancel Teapot Dome Lease Planned
Casper Wyoming November 27 Patrick Sullivan Republican national committee man announced a suit to cancel the Teapot Dome naval reserve lease granted to the Sinclair interests by the government Sullivan claims ownership of placer claims in the reserve and says the suit seeks to establish his rights in Teapot Dome
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Casper
Wyo
Teapot Dome Naval Reserve
Sinclair
Patrick Sullivan
Republican National
Watch Snatcher Nabbed by Police After Chain Breaks
A gold watch chain fragment from a snatched timepiece led Patrolman C. F. Tedrick to Hd Olson. Olson, 57, was arrested after the watch and chain fragment were found in his possession following a Sunday night theft on Firetave B. and Main St. Olson remained jailed Monday.
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Carl Johnson
Firetave. B
Main St
Hd Olson
C. F. Tedrick
Olson
Great fete planned for 115th Scotch immigrant anniversary
New Glasgow Nova Scotia reports an estimated 160000 visitors expected to attend the July celebration marking the 115th anniversary of the first Scotch immigrants to Canada in Pictou county.
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New Glasgow
Pictou County
Canada
Burglar Fueled by Candy Tries to Sleep It Off
In Hamburg on November 27 Ehrhard Klan a 22 year old burglar broke into a large candy store and ate six cognac filled chocolates becoming intoxicated and found asleep. The store owner turned him over to police after alleging he consumed 25 000 marks worth of the knockout drops.
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Hamburg
Ehrhard Klan
Klan
Doctors Gift Pledge Push for Stanford Medical School
San Francisco doctors and civic groups have raised over 200000 toward a 1000000 drive for the Stanford medical school in San Francisco. Public contributions add 75000, bringing total to 278006 with 722000 still needed as a statewide drive is planned. Gifts stem from the school’s extensive clinical work and ongoing fundraising.
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San Francisco
Medical Profession of
Stanford Medical School
Sister Receives 114 Dollar Laundry Service Bequest
In San Francisco on November 27 Superior Judge Thomas F. Graham awarded Foss Solari 114 dollars for faithful laundry work over six years as the brother’s washerwoman. The payment stems from the will of Joseph Golari, who left an estimated estate of 5 000 dollars with the provision of 15 cents weekly.
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Ban Francisco
Foss Solari
Thomas F. Graham
Joseph Golari
Solari
New York Central Suit Is Dismissed
Washington authorities report the United States Supreme Court dismissed the writ of the General Investment Company ending the long dispute over the 1895 railroad merger. The consolidation tied the New York Central and Hudson River with the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and seven other lines into the New York Central Railroad.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Walt
General Investment Company
New York Central
Hudson River
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
New York Central Railroad Company
McHenry Baseball Star Dies At Home In Blue Creek
Cincinnati report says Apetia Melenry star outfielder of the S J Louie National League club died at his Blue Creek home this morning. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday. age listed as 46.
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Cincinnati
Apetia Melenry
S J. Louie
Blue Creek
Silk Shirt Theft Triggers Citywide Warning
Silk shirts and a few overcoats were stolen from Carson, Pirie, Beott & Co. warehouse at 1516 Third Ave on Sunday. The adjoining Flewehner & Myers Co shop also lost silk garments in the same theft. Police warn silk shirt wearers may be singled out Monday.
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Carson, Pirie, Beott & Co
Third Ave
Flelwehner & Myers Co
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America’s Finest Academy
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