Prohibition Suspects Seized Near Tacoma in Coast Chase
Federal officers captured a motorboat off the Tacoma Sound after a 10 minute chase. Two men, Fred Mason and James Gilligan, faced accusations of transporting about $2,000 worth of whisky from across the Sound. Whisky reportedly was thrown overboard during the pursuit and shots were fired as the launch tried to flee.
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Tacoma
Fred Mason
James Gilligan
Tare
Jal
Yester the Sound
Hylebos
Coffee House Raid Nets Multiple Arrests in City Gambling Bust
Police reported the third raid on Greek coffee houses ended with 15 arrests for gambling activity. Two men are accused of conducting the games, with seven instances of gambling and six involved in hosting. Officers tied the arrests to a location at 113th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
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G. V. Hasselblad
Ave
Census Clerman notes city twins in Oklahoma history
A fragment notes Sapulpa Oklahoma connected to the 1920 census as a twin city to Marietta, describing Sapulpa as a coal and steel city while the twin city is founded on oil. The passage reflects historical census terminology and regional development.
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Ferry
Sapulpa
Okla
Marietta
Centralia Flag Carrier Should Worry Says Washington Delegation
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a Washington state delegation at the Armistice day parade in Cleveland seeks to defend a flag once fired upon in Centralia. Lieut. W. W. Pendergast jokes that if he is killed his wife would collect $57,000 in insurance.
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Washington
American Legion
Cleveland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bie Legion
Disbarment Suit Against Seattle Attorney Olson Set for October
Disbarment proceedings against George Olson a prominent Seattle attorney will be tried in the superior court here October 14. Charges were preferred by his former partner Henry J. Gorin who alleges Olson induced him to buy stock in the Broadway State Bank knowing the bank was near bankruptcy.
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George Olson
Seattle
Olson
Henry J. Gorin
Broadway State Bank
Attempted sobs at mother's death prompt court admonition
In Evansville Indiana on October 7 the court heard Anna Edwards describe that none of her mother's death moved her to tears loudly, leading Judge Ireland to tell her to cry more softly next time. This marked a second occasion the death prompted such behavior.
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Evansville
Ind
Anna Edwards
Ireland
Edward
Nolay
Elephant Shivers Quinine to Rescue
A London animal keeper doses the elephant Lucki with quinine to combat flu during a cold spell. The item blends farce with a quip about gender expectations as a married woman envies being a man.
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London
Lucki
Census Figures To Be Announced On Oct 7
Washington reports the 14th decennial census will show about 105,750,000 people in the continental United States, up roughly 14 million from 1910. The gain reflects nine months of work by 7,000 temporary enumerators and 3,000 permanent staff, with a national increase near 15 percent amid lower immigration and the flu epidemics.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
He Runs a Mile on His 70th Birthday
London on October 1 J E B Fowles Dixon marked his 70th birthday by running a mile in 7 minutes 135 seconds. He sprained a thigh muscle on the first lap yet continued the race, a feat for a former well known athlete.
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London
Eng
J. EB. Fowles-Dixon
Father Blames Son in Suicide Note at Battersea
Henry James Hirst killed himself by gas in Battersea and left a letter to his son accusing him of murder a claim his son denied. The note suggests deep family tension and a fatal decision rooted in unresolved conflict.
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Battersea
Eng
Henry James Hirst
Agn
Four Landru Families Seek Name Change in Court
Paris report notes four families bearing the Landru name petitioning a court to alter their surname. The relatives of the infamous Bluebeard figure seek legal privacy amid notoriety.
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Paris
Landru
Bluebeard Landru
Toilet Goods Specials Include Ivory Boxes and Trays
A list of toilet goods highlights Ivory powder boxes French ivory jewelry boxes and trays priced at 1.00 each along with matching hair receivers and assorted French Ivory items Also offered are Ingram Milkweed Cream Jergen’s powder and Vilbiss sprayers with Melba toilet water priced at 1.00 to 1.06.
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Jergen
Neckwear and lace trim on novelty collars on sale
Retail listing offering neckwear at $1.00 per items, including ruffled dot vestees with black ribbon, lace trimmed waist sets, organdy waist sets with lace edges, organdy vestees with tucks, pointed lace collars, and related items on the first floor.
Bag Frames With Coin Pocket Feature
A set of 09 metal based bag frames priced at $1.00 each offers coil clasp and chain handles in three styles. One notable frame includes an inside coin purse feature for added utility.
Mercerized Damask Table Linens In Stripes And Florals
A display of table damask fabrics in 150 yard bolts with 64 and 70 inch widths. Striped and floral designs offered as Dollar Day value items on the second floor.
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France
Handbag Sale on First Floor Displays New Colors
Readable text shows regulation shaped leather bags and velvet handbags in brown and black. Prices listed as two dollars and two fifty cents, suggesting a promotional display on the first floor with assorted color options.
Women’s 2 clasp leatherette gloves on sale
A display notes 150 pairs of women’s gloves in white black and biscuit shades on the first floor.
Stationery Offer Includes Paper and Envelopes
A listing notes stationery priced at one dollar per box with 115 boxes containing a pound of fine quality paper and four matching envelope packs, described in dainty terms.
Variety of Women's and Girls Apparel Amid Open-Stock Sale
Wide selection of garments featuring weight sateen and Fifth Ave taffetas with elastic waistbands and deep flounces. Bargains include 100 Gingham Aprons at 2 for $1 and 200 Black Lateen Bloomers with elastic knees. 1010 Middy Blouses. 85 Tams. and Crepe de chine and voiles in assorted colors. Sizes 36 to 46, khaki unionalls at $1 6, plus numerous trims and patterns.
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Fifth Ave
Marguerite
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