Alaska once a tropic jungle miners prove
Report by Robert Bastien Bermann describes Keewallk Mining Co. near Candie Creek Alaska uncovering a 45 foot beaver dam beneath permafrost and mastodon bones in a hydraulic gold mining cut. Mathews touts Arctic equatorial scene, supported by scientists who see truth in the tale.
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Robert Bastien Bermann
North Pole
Seattle
E. J. Mathews
Chamber of Come
Keewalik Mining Co
Ome
Mathews
Arctic
Scientistea
Keewallk Mining Co
Arctic Ocean
Seward Peninsula
Alaska
Fragmented 1920s Humour and Fire Week Quips
A jumble of satirical quips and social jabs from a vintage page. It lampoons politics taxes fire prevention and fashion while tossing in misprinted lines about Turkey skirts and boxing figures. Notable bits reference Fire Prevention Week and a mayoral tax cut, with playful asides on attire and public figures.
Chaplin's Ex Wife Declares Bankruptcy in Los Angeles
Mildred Harris ex wife of Charley Chaplin has filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of about 30000 dollars. The petition notes insufficient funds to meet obligations and was forwarded from the Duluth Minnesota district court where filed on September 22.
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Los Angeles
Mildred Harris
Charley Chaplin
United States District Court
Duluth
Minn
Mills Girl Makes Another Appeal
Mills girl Charlotte Mills aged 16 appealed for help in the Burlington county district after authorities questioned her for asking Governor Edwards for state aid. She wrote to Parmer, the county detective, seeking assistance in solving the murder of her mother Mrs. James Millis and the slain pastor Rev. Edward W. Hall.
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New Brunswick
NM. J
Charlotte Mills
James Millis
Edward W. Hall
Filia Parker
New Jersey
Edwards
Parmer
Burlington County
The Price of Salmon: Hell Ship to Alaska Cannery Tale
Star reporter Max Stern sails the Behring Sea on a hell ship then works a month in an Alaska cannery. He documents underpaid, underfed, overworked crews facing scarce water, meager meals, disease and danger as the voyage reveals human hardship. Stern’s serial report begins Thursday in the Star.
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The
Star
Max Stern
Alaska
Stern
Tnp
Seattle
Behring Sea
Millions gamble on World Series pools across major cities
The article warns of nationwide revulsion yet notes massive betting on the World Series through public pools. It cites New York spending about a million weekly with 25 000 pools, Chicago around 100 000 weekly across 60 pools, and Philadelphia at least 50 000 weekly, with thousands buying tickets and house cuts 20 to 60 percent.
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Lions
New York
Chicago
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Bentile
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Atlantic Coast
Star Man Seeks First Paper Story From The Star
A new reporter describes his rush to write for The Star after completing journalism lessons. He plans coverage of a New York gamblers world series pools story, aiming to file a compelling piece and earn pay for published work. He notes the need to maintain liaison with diverse contacts as he pursues his debut assignment.
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Star
Interstate
Dana
Majs
Northeliffe
Northcliffe
Aver Eines
Twelve Poisoned by Bad Food in New York
Twelve people in New York reported suffering after eating suspected poisoned food. Surgeons at St. Vincent's hospital believed mushrooms caused the mystery illness. Four families, including several children, were affected as victims refused to name the food source.
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New York
Mushroorma
St. Vincent's Hospital
Woman Rages When She Is Sentenced
A. Myers and wife were sentenced to six months each on dope charges by Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton. Mrs. Myers, hearing the sentence, grabbed a chair and slammed it across the floor before deputies intervened and the court continued proceedings.
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A. Myers
Justice of the Peace
C. C. Dalton
Woman Temporarily Appointed to U.S. Senate in Georgia
Atlanta Ga Oct 3 A gubernatorial appointment makes Mrs W H Felton of Cartersville the first woman named to the U S Senate to fill the Watson vacancy though she likely will not sit as a senator since a Democratic convention in Macon will choose a successor before Congress reconvenes. Felton a longtime leader in Georgia's suffrage movement is called the grand old lady of Georgia and the appointment honors her work for women. Former Senator Hoke Smith declines to run to fill Watson’s seat.
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Atlanta
United States Senate
Hardwick
W. H. Felton
Cartersville
Thomas E. Watson
Mra. Felton
Senate
Watson
Macon
Congress
Felton
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Mayor Brown Urges Dr Lorenz to Visit Seattle
The Star reports Mayor Brown wired Dr Adolph Lorenz to include Seattle in his Western mercy mission for crippled and health-broken children of the Northwest. Dr Ira C Brown and other Seattle physicians are sending similar pleas seeking the renowned Austrian orthopedic surgeon's visit.
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Adolph Lorenz
Seattle
Brown
Lorenz
Northwest
Ira C. Brown
Race Riots Sweep Montgomery Under Guard
Montgomery was placed under military guard as three Alabama National Guard companies patrolled the city. A gunshot death and numerous injuries followed a mob's attempt to storm the county jail to seize Joe Terrill, accused of fatally shooting George Wilson and wounding Joe Partin, game wardens.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama National Guard
Joe Terrill
Terrill
George Wilson
Joe Partin
Killers Surrounded After Guard Slaying at Staples
Two highwaymen who shot and killed Paul Montgomery, a 22 year old Northern Pacific guard, were believed surrounded by a posse of 150 on a small lake near Staples Wisconsin as of late today. Montgomery tried to capture the men when he was killed.
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Staples
Wis
Paul Montgomery
Montgomery
Northern Pacific
Shower of Gold offered by The Star to spur savings
The Star announces a 50 cent cash gift for readers who clip and redeem a coupon at Seattle National Bank on Wednesday morning. The offer aims to start savings for individuals and children, pairing a dollar account with a Liberty Bell bank, with simple rules and family open accounts.
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Seattle
Seattle National Bank
Second Ave
Columbia
Star
Beattie National Bank
Liberty Bell Savings Bank
Liberty Bet Savings Bank
Columbia St
Seattle Star
Liberty Bell Bank
Blame City Railway for Woman's Death
A coroner's jury found the Seattle municipal railway at fault for not providing a safety stop at 47th Ave S W and W Othello. Mrs Sidney Bartlett 45 was killed when a street car hidden by trees struck her automobile as she crossed the tracks with her husband Dr Sidney Bartlett who was lightly injured.
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Seattle Municipal Railway
47Th Ave. S. W
W. Othello
Sidney Bartlett
America Will Not Be Drawn Into Near East Turmoil
The United States government states it will not enter a Near East war while maintaining humanitarian duty. Secretary of State Hughes says the U S will press for peaceful settlement and continue to urge relief for refugees, with actions aligned to American sentiment and humanitarian interests.
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Washington
United States
State Hughes
James Cannon
Paris
Constantinople
State Department
Hughes
Cannon
Bishop Cannon
United
Las
Rum Ship Escapes Pursuer's Shots
In New York on October 3 officials reported that shots from the federal dry navy’s rum chaser Newberry failed to halt a liquor smuggling ship in the narrows. The rum runner escaped in fog after ten one pound shells were fired, marking a second consecutive week whisky smugglers ignored the dry navy’s commands.
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New York
Newberry
Federal Dry Navy
Dry Navy
Boatmen Arrested for Aiding Rebels
Chief Pilot Salvador Lama and Helms man Humberto Martinez of the steamer Mexico are under arrest at Mazatlan in connection with alleged smuggling of munitions to the rebel forces of Gen. Juan Carrisco, according to word received here.
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Nogales, Ariz
Salvador Lama
Humberto Martinez
Mexico
Mazatlan
Juan Carrisco
Meanest burglar strikes again at Seattle club
Seattle's notorious thief returned Monday night to the Millionair club at 88 Main Street breaking in and stealing $2 from the cash register. A donation box also yielded seven pennies before the intruder fled.
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Seattle
Millionair
Main St
Auto Plunge Kills 28 Year Old In Portland
L Jewell 28 dies when the Zastro brothers Fred and Arthur are injured as their car plunges from a curve along Willamette boulevard and drops over a cliff. The accident occurred early today in Portland.
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Portland
L. Jewell
Fred
Arthur Zastro
Zastro
Willamette Boulevard
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