Sugar crisis threatens federal probe in Southern California
A sugar shortage looms as beet growers threaten diversified farming while refiners post large profits, jeopardizing the county grand jury investigation and prompting nationwide attention. The warning comes from various sources claiming losses for producers and windfall profits for refiners amid suspected mischief and disinformation.
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United Prore
Los Angeles
California
Grand Jury
Ysay, War Hero, to Play Monday at Metropolitan
Bale of seats opened Wednesday for the concert by Ysaye, famed Melgian violinist, under the Ladies' Musical club at the Metropolitan theatre Monday evening. He is celebrated as a war hero for playing in the trenches to sustain Belgian troops until Allied forces could reinforce them. He is retired near Hruawela, now homeless due to the German invasion, retaining only his art.
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Yeaye
Ladies’ Musical Club
Metropolitan Theatre
Yeaaye
England
United States
Hiitesh
Altho
Hruawela
Seattle Draft Man Wins Commission While He’s Hunted
Joseph KR. Sheean of Seattle was reported to have won a commission as a first lieutenant while his draft status remained unsettled. Army orders released in San Francisco stated he had been authorized to attend the Presidio training camp, though his local board still considered him missing.
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United Preas
San Francisco
Joseph KR. Sheean
Seattle
Presidio
Anal
Sheean
Japanese Shot In Club Brawl At Toyo Club
Azuma a Japanese man was wounded in a shooting fray at the Toyo club on Jackson Street early Wednesday. Police seek T Shimamoto and 0 Shinatani as possible accomplices after Azuma opened fire four times, with the fourth bullet causing a serious injury. At Reliance hospital doctors say the wound is dangerous but recovery is likely.
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PO Aguma
Toyo Club
Jackson St
T Shimamoto
Azuma
Shinatani
Asuma
Jackson
Reliance Hospital
Hospital corps to return for holiday
Fathers of Washington boys with the Allentown Pennsylvania ambulance corps arrange Christmas leave. Maj J C Hall confirms four men will get leave from December 10 to 21. D B Skinner, president, seeks number of volunteers and negotiates travel rates for the trip home.
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Washington
Ambulance Corps
Allentown
J. C. Hall
Dean A. St. Priest
Fathers’ Association of the
U. of W Ambulance Corps
D. B. Skinner
Gilbert
Red Cross Theatre Day Planned With Seattle Benefits
December 7 designated as National Red Cross Theatre Day with two benefit shows in Seattle. Moore Theatre hosts an 8:45 p.m. vaudeville program and the Metropolitan Theatre presents a 2:30 p.m. bill from Pantages acts and local groups. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross. A 100-person volunteer committee will sell $1 tickets at stores and buildings Monday through Thursday. Theaters donate space and staff. actors donate performances. all receipts to Red Cross.
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Ned Crom War Council
A. J. Phanger
T&t Atbee
Seattle
Moore Theatre
Orpheum
Metropolitan Theatre
Pantages Theatre
Wilkes Players
Spargur
American Red Cross
Thomas Herdeaux
The
Red Cross
Moore
Metropolitan
Arso
Red Crom
Tacoma Telephone Strike May Be Coast-Wide Again
Tacoma operators are told to return to work while 27 workers face waiting lists after Tacoma officials refused to rehire them Tuesday. Seattle strikers plan to push for a coast-wide walkout, citing alleged discrimination against Tacoma staff. The mediation commission is expected in Seattle by Thursday and Portland is already aware of the visit.
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Tacoma
Beattie
Seattle
Pacific Division
Spokane
California
Mediation Commission
Aiready
Portland
Submarines Sunk By Allies Reported In Days
New York November 4 Thirty nine submarines have been destroyed by allied forces in an all day period T F Hester second counsellor of the British embassy said here today He reported the sinkings occurred between November 1 and November 16. Alumni and Sigma Nu members plan their annual banquet at the chapter house 1616 EB 47th street Wednesday evening.
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New York
T .F Hester
Dhritich Embaney Caid
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Miss Olivereau Examines Jury In Espionage Case
Tauise Olivereau charged under the espionage act of distributing antidraft pamphlets faced Judge Neterer in her defense. She questioned prospective jurors with confidence while Deputy Prosecutor Tien L. Moore led the government’s case. Olivereau had previously worked as a stenographer for the IWW.
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Neterer
Tien L. Moore
Mies Olivereau
Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Health Boost
An advertisement extols Peptiron as an iron based blood tonic. It claims to correct anemia and pallor, restore strength, and aid daily performance. The tonic is described as chocolate coated pills and easy to take, recommending purchase today.
Free Ferry Proposition for East Lake Washington Homes
A proposal advocates building a free ferry service on the east shore of Lake Washington to allow residents to acquire cheap home plots and travel for only the standard 5 cent city car fare. Proponents argue Seattle residents should not be deprived of this access.
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Lake Washington
Port Commission
Seattle
King County
Florence Store Ad Promises Fall Suit and Coat Sale
Fragmented ad text references suits coats dresses and a Florence programs store at Second and Union. The reader is urged to save more on each purchase as the page mentions various clothing items and a department store context.
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Cach
Florence Uprerams
Second
Union
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