Murder confession a counterfeit, killer says
Joseph on, held by police, repudiates his murder confession of Los Angeles man Jacob C. Denton. Oscar Hudson, his attorney, says the tale was a fabrication crafted for notoriety. Hudson states on the cell visit that the killer invented the Denton slaying story and offered to connect Denton’s supposed killer with a sweetheart for mere amusement.
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Ban Francisco
Josephon
Jacob C. Denton
Los Angeles
Oscar Hudson
Sweetheart of Denton
Rodrigues
May Increase House Size After 1920 Census
Washington reports the 1920 census may push the U S House toward nearly 600 members if representation bases stay the same or trigger reductions if states lose seats. Officials note overall population 105,683,108 shows 14.9 percent growth since the prior count.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Nen
Congress
House
Basia
Miner Found Dead in Creek Near Cumberland Rescue
A Cumberland rescue party searched for Herman Isaacson, 48, a coal miner who had been missing since last Sunday. His body was found Friday in a small creek near land, with a small bruise on the head.
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Cumberland Rescue Party
Herman Isaacson
Walrod Faces Murder Charge
An information charging murder in the second degree has been filed against John Walrod a waiter. Walrod is accused of shooting and killing James Hendry on October 1 at the intersection of 206th Avenue and Galer Street. He remains in custody in the county jail.
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Fred C. Brown
John Walrod
James Hendry An
206Th Ave
Galer St
Walrod
Logging Congress Opens in Vancouver With 800 Attendees
The Coast Logging Congress opened in Vancouver with about 800 attendees from the United States and British Columbia. Delegates discussed various phases of logging as the event began.
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Vancouver
BP. C
The
Coast Logging Congress
States
British Columbia
Wages Cut Ordered for 200 Weavers at Central Falialia
In Central Falia R L Oct 8 the immediate wage reduction of 15 percent was ordered for 200 weavers of the Var Textile Co. The action was directed by company officers.
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Central Falia, R. L
Var. Textile Co
Miss Stirling Wins in Golfing Contest
Miss J Stirling of Atlanta defeats Mrs C H Van of Philadelphia two up in the semifinals of the national golf championship. Stirling set a course record with a 40. Mrs J V Hurd of Pittsburgh beats Mrs D C Gaunt of Memphis two up in a tight match. Stirling and Hurd advance to the final to be played tomorrow.
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Gleveland
Ohio
J Stirling
Atlanta
Presention
C. H. van
Philadelphia
Stirling
J. V. Hurd
Pittsburg
D. C. Gaunt
Memphis
Hurd
Masked Bandits Rob Orting Man for $68
Two masked highwaymen robbed Langdon of $68 at 11 p.m. Thursday on California Ave and West Hanford Street in Orting. They forced the man into a vacant lot near a friend's home before fleeing.
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Langdon
Orting
Fornia Ave
W. Hanford
General Falcon's New York City Gambit Ends in Matrimony
In a comic yarn set in 19th century New York, General Falcon schemes to buy guns for Colombia with aid from con man Kelley and the Secretary of War. The plan collapses as Falcon abandons revolution for a marriage scheme at the Hotel Espanol, wooed by Madame O'Brien.
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Falcon
Roomen
O'Brien
Broadway
Rialto
Kelley
Caballero
Nueva York
Hotel Espanol
el Refugio
General Falcon
Mr. Kelley
Estados Unidos
Cartagena Bank
New York
Secretary of War of the
Republic of
Colombia
America
Expanol
McCrary's Cafe
Jimmy Dunn
Jimmy
McCrary’s
Cllver
Dunn
Hotel Espano
O Brien
Estado Unidos
Madame O'firien
Juno
United States
Congress
War Department
Revolutionary Party
Arma
Morocco
Charlies Murphy
Eapanol
General Palcon
Keepanol
Perrico Ximenes Villablanca Falcon
Madame O'Brien
Fragmented Public Pairing Dialogue in Minerva Scene
Fragmentary exchange shows Mr Kelley and a Mexican figure in a Minerva themed setting. The dialogue hints at admiration for a gold haired subject and ceremonial names as a Senor addresses Kelley. The context remains unclear and character actions are not defined.
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Minerva
Juno
Tanlac Restores Health in Spokane Couple After Long Sickness
Mrs. Gill of Spokane and her husband praise Tanlac for curing severe stomach trouble and rheumatism after years of illness. She reports rapid improvement after five bottles, gaining weight, better sleep, and renewed appetite. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
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H.E. Gill
Scott Street
Spokane
Wash
Tanife
Eaase
Tanlac
Seattle
Bartell Drug Stores
Corned Beef Hash Mystery in a Local Column
A fragmentary line in a nostalgic column features a figure asking about tasting corned beef hash made by Madame O'Brien, hinting at a familiar culinary scene and character. The note preserves a playful, dialect flavored moment without broader context.
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Eral
Madame O'brien
Dust About Time and a Man’s Illusions of Wisdom
A pensive reflection on how knowledge breeds humility as every claim to wisdom triggers new doubts. The narrator muses that wisdom dawns only after errors, prompting a reevaluation of beliefs and patience in personal growth.
Woman seeks divorce from Frank Toboeff over alleged wife’s Russian husband
Mrs Mabel Tovoeff sues Frank Toboeff claiming abandonment and a Russian identity dispute after marriage. She says Toboeff refused support and insulted the country, while she believed him to be an American citizen at marriage.
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Nolacevik
Mra
Mabel
Tovoeff
Frank Toboeff
Toboeff
Skagit Bay lands lure buyers with cheap terms near Mount Vernon
An advertisement promotes Skagit Bay lands at 20 dollars per acre near Laconner flats eight miles southwest of Mount Vernon. It touts fresh farm produce and self sufficient living with health benefits, modern farm conveniences, and strong future land value. It urges immediate action through office visits or excursions.
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Laconner Flats
Mount Vernon
Skagit County
Skagit Bay
Commonwealth
Skagit Lands
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U.S. Congress
Everett
Intho
Wil W. Weat
Snohomish County
Miss Stirling
O. Henry Story
Mrs. Gill
Russ
Shepherd
1603
Californiave
Skagit Bay Lands
Ayaa
Sparks & Dye
Second Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Elliott
Cabinet Grafonoa
Columbia
Chickering, Mehlin, Kimbell
Marshall Wendell
Edison
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