King of the Shumagins Fights To Keep Fox Islands
Andrew Groswold, known as the King of the Shumagins, controls Sema Point and six fox islands. He runs a $3,500 monthly business, breeds cattle and poultry, and educates his daughter in the States. Litigation challenges his fox runs while he vows to defend his holdings.
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Jack Jungmeyer
Land Point
Alaska
Andrew Grosworld
Shumagin Islands
Shumagins
Groswold
Sema Point
Popos Island
Andrew Groswold
Osborne Quits as Head of Sing Sing
Thomas Mott Osborne, renowned philanthropist and reformer, resigns as warden of Sing Sing effective October 16. State Superintendent James M. Carter said the voluntary resignation was accepted. The article also mentions unrelated anecdotes about a man taming unruly hair and a critique of California’s Tamalpais railroad.
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Osborne
Sing Sing
Thomas Mott Osborne
James M. Carter
Carter
Land navy urged to outrun Britain with American tanks
Editorialist Kenneth W. Payne argues for building a continental tank fleet using U S tractor manufacturers. He notes 177 tractor firms, 90 000 annual capacity, 18 caterpillar models, and prices around 4750 dollars, claiming this could form an invincible land naval force to surpass Britain.
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New York
Sam
Great Britain
Col
Swinton
Tulloch
Army Council
London
Lloyd George
Maj. Sterne
Birmingham Small Arms Co
England
Europe
United States
Holt
Germany
Highway robbery leaves woman injured after bottle attack
A man assaulted a woman at Orcas Street Saturday night, striking her twice on the head with a bottle. Her husband heard her screams and pursued. the assailant fled. The victim was taken to the county hospital with wounds.
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Mra
C. A. Sprinkle
Flora Ave
Orcas St
Darken Your Gray Hair with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer
Promises a permanent dark shade after several applications, claiming no dye, harmless use, and restored natural color. Advertises dandruff and hair loss stop, fluffy healthy hair, money-back guarantee, 50 cents for a large bottle at Bartell Drug Stores Seattle with postal service for out-of-town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartell Drug Stores
Seattle
Percel Post
Cathedral Fair Opens Tonight to Benefit St James Dome
The St James cathedral repair fund fair opens Monday night at Keller’s rink Flint and Feneca. Bishop O’Dea and Mayor Gill speak at the ceremonies. Proceeds support a new dome. daily luncheons and dinners, Sunday chicken dinner, and many booths and games accompany the event with John Sullivan as president.
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St. James’ Cathedral
Keller’s
Flint
Feneca
Bishop O'Dea
Gill
Seattle
John Sullivan
Nicholas Clancy
Edward Fredell
A. McHugh
W. J. Noonan
Adolph Spellman
Grand theatre opens with Deagon Brothers and more
Sunday's Grand theatre program featured the Deagon Brothers with harmony dancing and comedy drawing encores. Gains and Eddy offered a fresh sketch, The Octopus by Wakefield Clark company provided a dramatic climax. Le Vere and Palmer delivered novelty singing while The Two Russian Refugees showcased acrobatics and juggling. Fantamos, the fourth episode, piqued interest while So Long Betty opened at Oak theatre with Monte Carter's Musical Opera company, now in its fourth week. The Yellow Peril returned Sunday. Alhambra's Orpheum vaudeville sparked laughs with Hames, Williams, and a strong supporting cast. Palace HIP presented An Irish Arden by Maurice Downey and company.
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Grand Theatre
Deagon Brothers
Gains and
Eddy
the Octopus
Wakefield Clark Company
le Vere
Palmer
Fantamos
OAK
Betty
Oak Theatre
Monte Carter
Musical Opera Company
Alhambra
Orpheum
Herbert W. Hames
Williams
Plano
Hilda Wolfus
Laura Nelson Hall
Britt Wood
Bob Hodge
Morton Glass
Emma Francis
Marshal Montgomery
Orpheum Vaudeville
Palace
Seattle
Maurice Downey and Company
Orrine Drink Habit Promise and Home Treatment
An advertisement claims Orrine can quickly break a drink habit at home without work disruption. It guarantees money back if no benefit and offers two forms of treatment priced at $1 per box, promoted by Swift's Pharmacy at 2nd and Pike.
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Swift's
Pike
Hippodrome Road Show and The Miracle Man at Palace and Orpheum
The Palace Hippodrome presents Hippodrome Road Show No 4 featuring the Three Flying La Mars, Jack Baxley, Herbert Lennon and others with a feature photoplay Down to the Sea. The week also includes The Miracle Man at the Wilkes Players Orpheum, a George M. Cohan play about faith and clean living with a final twist on confidence men.
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Palace Hip
Enoch Arden
Flying la Mars
Jack Baxley
Herbert Lennon
Edgar
Eddy
Suits
Clark
Bill Ie
George M. Cohan
Wilkes Players
Orpheum Theatre
Victor Zednick Secures Cross-Party Nominations in 48rd District
Victor Zednick, three time legislator, earned nominations on Republican, Democratic and Progressive tickets in the recent primaries. He led with a 650 vote margin as the Republican candidate in the 48rd district, and his name was also written in on other ballots.
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Victor Zednick
Seattle Bar Association Dinner Addresses Leaders at Butler
At the quarterly Seattle Bar dinner at the Butler Saturday speakers included Charles W. Fairbanks Republican candidate for vice president John F. Miller candidate for congress Chief Justice Morris and Gov Lister along with Judges Parker Holcomb Main and Bausman of the supreme court.
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Seattle Bar Association
Butler
Charles W. Fairbanks
John F. Miller
Confess
Morris
Supreme Court
Gov
Lister
Parker, Holcomb, Main and Bausman
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Shumagin
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Aleutian Islands
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Northwest
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San Diego
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Mammoth Circus Tent Annex
Housewives
Pittafield
Mass
California
Tamalpais
Uncle Sam
BY Kenneth W. Payne
Ish Tankerr
Thug
Woman
Cathedral Fair
Safe and Sane Credit
Adam
Night Stand
Buck’s
Hotpoint
WAY Sagless
Royal Morris
Pullman Davenports
Simmons
Bissell
CREX
Wagner
O Cedar
Tomers
Buck’s Range
Gottstein
Second Avenue
Pine
Bulleros
Third Main
Metropolitan Opera Company
Miss Bori
Lucrezia Bori
Seattle Federation of Musical Clubs
Press Club
Sev University
Prevetto Fraser-Pateresa
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