Skylight bandit Lanik recaptured after escape and parole talk
Joseph Lanik known as Schec a highwayman and gunfighter was recaptured after a June 1919 skylight escape from the county jail. He later served at Folsom and Walla Walla and faced parole considerations as detectives coordinate with prison officials about his status and possible return for trial.
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Ralph Hammer
Forom
Lanik
Sehec
pri@n
Hammer
Will Hall
Walla Walla
Claude Rix
Ferb
Oaks
Folsom
City Lineman Ernest Marsh Dies After Fall
Ernest Marsh a 40 year old city light department lineman died at city hospital from a fractured skull suffered after a fall from a pole on 40th ave and EF Olive St. The Spokane native lived at 722nd Ave W and is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Bonnie, two brothers Ivan and Harry, his parents Mr and Mrs Marsh and sister Mrs They of Puyallup. Bonney O Watson Co. arranging funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Marsh
City
40Th Ave
Olive St
City Hospital
Mystery Surrounds Denton Murder Case In Arizona
Frances Denton a 17 year old schoolgirl and daughter of the late Ja cob C. Denton is a central figure as investigators pursue the murder of the wealthy mining man. Frances and her mother aided the search that led to the body, while her own legal advisors in Koeniz Arizona monitor remittance irregularities from Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Denton
Jacob C. Denton
Denton
Frances
Koeniz
Fire Rages Through Lumber Yards in Grand Junction
A blaze at a Grand Junction lumber yard spread rapidly toward the west end of the city on October 5. Fire and volunteer squads battled flames threatening coal cars and coal piles as two large lumber yards were destroyed after two explosions. Police suspect an incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Fpollee
Dinner Guests Robbed as Thieves Take Cash Purses
A group entered the home of Mrs. Eugene Web at 162 Newton Street during dinner Monday night and stole two pocketbooks. One owner was Mrs. Richardson of 4230 Bagley Avenue and the other Mrs. G Calquhoun of 16th Avenue N. E. The purses held a total of $24.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Web
Newton St
Richardson
Bagley Ave
G. Calquhoun
16Th Ave
N. E
Prosecutor Hunts for Attell et al
NEW YORK, Oct. 5. District Attorney Swann said he is still husting for Abe Attell and others to question regarding the 1919 World Series alleged to be fixed. Attell’s lawyer W. J. Fallin said his client is not in hiding but he sees no reason to call on Swann. Herman Lucht, who served a 15 month sentence for forging A Lucht’s name on a $20 postal savings certificate, was released from A McNella on October 3.
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New York
Swann
Abe Attell
W. J. Fallin
Attell
Swen
Lucht
Herman Lucht
McNella
G. V. Newton
Chicago
Leas
Cicotte
Newton
United States
Liquor Cellar Mystery: Denton Death in Los Angeles Vault
In Los Angeles on October 5 an affluent retiree Jacob C. Denton was found dead in a hidden liquor vault of his mansion. Police note the cellar’s secrecy aided the crime as investigators probe new bootlegging related ideas. The body, undiscovered for three months, showed no clear cause of death and little violence, with workers briefly entering the cellar during repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob CC. Denton
Denton
Lquor
Aquor
de Luxe
Coeds Sleep Returns at University of Washington
On sorority row at the University of Washington sixteen sororities pledged 185 new sisters. The campus aims to return to normal routines with sleep, study, and college life resuming despite ongoing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
French aviator Laccointe to race fliers in U S
Sadi Laccointe, famed French aviator and James Gordon Bennett winner, travels to the United States to compete in American air races at major events. In New York, Lennoz cafe patrons report a $5,000 robbery by six masked men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sadi Laccointe
James Gordon Bennett
Etampes
United States
New York
Guilty Ball Players May Face Charges of Dodging U S Tax
Washington dispatch reports the Internal Revenue Bureau eyeing charges beyond the Chicago baseball scandal. Indicted players including Cleotte, Jackson, Weaver, Risberg, Gandil, McMullin, Felach and Williams may face willful tax evasion, false returns, and failure to report income. Revenue officials reference bribe payments and reporting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
George B. Waters
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Chicago
Gambidra
Cleotte
Jackson
Weaver
Risberg
Gandil
McMullin
Felach
Williama
Williams
Mayor halts plan to privatize Seattle streetcar system
City leaders discuss long term transit reform with Abe in a tax and depreciation context. The article covers proposed depreciation figures, jitneys policy, and the impact on municipal ownership. It also examines income tax reporting for sports gamblers and possible enforcement actions.
Britain Sends Soviet Ultimatum Demanding War Prisoner Release
London Oct 6 A seven page ultimatum to Moscow from Foreign Minister Curzon asks for release of war prisoners held in Russia and censorship of Bolshevik propaganda. Britain will decide on continuing relations with Krassin trade mission in London based on the response due by Monday.
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London
Russia
Moscow
Earl Curzon
Krassin
Russians Riot Against Soviets Amid New Demonstrations
London dispatches report renewed anti-Soviet protests across Russia with riots in Tamboff Saternoff and Kazan. The Soviet government struggles to deploy troops due to manpower shortages from ongoing fronts in Poland and Ukraine. Trotsky, head of the war department, pushes his forces per Isvestia quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Riga
Tamboff
Saternoff
Kazan
Jeon Trotsky
Russian War Department
Isvestia
Big Bill Haywood Conviction Upheld on War Acts
The United States court of appeals for the Chicago district today upheld the conviction of "Big Bill" Haywood and 93 other J. W. W.'s on charges arising from alleged violations of wartime acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals For
Chicago District Today
Big Bill
Favorite songs from readers prompt varied choices
A printed readers poll shows individuals naming songs such as The Wearin' of the Green Just Like a Gypsy The Star Spangled Banner Oh Mother Im Wild and Dill Bailey with comments on favorites and reactions to the question.
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Charles P. Moriarty
L. C. Smith
Betty M’micken
E. Dennyway
Peter Lewis
Harvard Gve. N
Edward
Franklin
19Th Ave. N
B. Troutman
BE. Pike
Dill Bailey
Chicagoans Wary of Betting on World Series
Chicago bookmakers reported little betting on the world series as they avoided wagers today. The caution followed the exposure of the 1919 World Series crookedness with many shops refusing bets on today’s game or the series result.
Col Robins Attacks Versailles Treaty and League Covenant
Col. Raymond Robins former Progressive leader denounces the Versailles treaty and the League covenant as a war alliance and not a peace accord. He spoke at noon before the Women’s King County Republican Club and later at the Press Club. Robins campaigned in 12 states for Harding and expects his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Raymond Robins
Progressive Party
Moonshine Alibi Clears Man In City Shooting Case
In superior court Judge Smith's department Benjamin Legge of Issaquah was acquitted of shooting at the town. Probate attorney Edward F. Kienstra argued the moonshine alibi showing Legge had no intent to kill. The jury agreed and freed Legge on the charge.
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Superior Court
Benjamin Lege
Issaquah
Legge
Borah Supports Harding Campaign Against League
Idaho Senator Borah pledges to work for the Republican ticket and defeat the league of nations. He states his future speeches will align with his Darby and Senate positions and aims to win and stop the league scheme. Senator Johnson endorses Harding’s league stand as Harding plans Southwestern campaign speeches.
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Raymond Clapper Manson
Ohio
Harding
Senator Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Daribury
Senate
Borah
League
Kiprah
Hiram Johnson
Roy Wolff portrayed as moral imbecile in crime report
The piece portrays Roy Wolff as a mechanically skilled ranch youth with grave flaws in property sense. Witnesses describe him as seeking what he covets, stealing for friends, and showing utter disregard for confessions. An aunt, mother, and local butcher recount incidents including a killing and a pony gift turning into surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Hoy Wolff
Iin
Elmer Green
Alaska Airmen Return from Alaska Progress Across North
Four United States army airmen continue to travel across the north country on their return from Alaska. The leading plane has crossed the Rockies and reached Saskatoon. No 2 with Lieutenant Crumrine left Hazelton for Prince George at noon yesterday. Lieutenant Knott's car lies damaged at Hazelton but he was not hurt.
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Vancouver
B. C
United States Army
Alaska
Rockies
Saskatoon
No. 2
Crumrine
Hazelton
Prince George
B. CC
Knott
MacSwiney’s Condition Unchanged on Hunger Strike Day 54
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney shows no change in health as hunger strike enters its 54th day. Sinn Fein bulletin provides the latest update on his condition and ongoing protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacSwiney
London
Sinn Fein
Bullein
Fathers Hopes End in Crash of Plane
Devon Bartholomew’s father mortgaged his farm for his son’s flying school tuition and the purchase of an airplane. The craft collapsed at 3 600 feet killing Bartholomew and Cecil Kels in LA GRANGE Indiana. The report notes a cigarette lit in the chair and a sexton remark as he ran.
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Bartholomew
Cecil Kels
Michael Maghott
Shan
Man Denied Voter Registration Faces Court Challenge
King County Superior Court was asked to issue a writ of damas to compel City records to allow W Brown 61 to register for the November election. Brown says registration was refused because he cannot prove citizenship though he has been in the country for 40 years. He describes personal conduct as she deceives neighbors more than his wife.
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King County Superior Court
Damas
Harry W. Carroll
W. Brown
Brown
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Phone East
Seattle
Yakima
East Pike St
Spokane
EK. V. Cleotte
Sox
Daniel ©. Roper
William M. Williams
Revenue Commissioner
Corporation of Seattle
Patrona
Caldwell
Abe
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Col. Robins
Roy Wolff
LA Grange
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Frederick
É? Nelson
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