Series Start Report Highlights City Team Slugfest
In a chaotic opening game, Ruth and Meusel pace the offense with hits and RBIs while Schang and Bancroft contribute late. Nebf strikes out as pitchers mix in hits and misplays, leaving the score tied through nine innings before final outs.
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Ward
Bancroft
Schang
Ruth
Burna Hoyt
Hoyt
Miller
Kelly
Peck
Isch
Pipp
Unas Young
McNally
Meuse
Meusel
Harlin Resigns as Tax Investigator
Robert H. Harlin, labor member of the state tax committee, resigns to attend to labor matters. He places his resignation with Chairman Nathan and suggests a replacement be named for his post.
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Harlin
Robert H. Harlin
State
Nathan
24 Are Dead In Ship Collision Off Scottish Coast
Fifty ships collided in fog near Corewall in the North Channel as the Rowan sank after two wrecks. The loss includes 10 members of the American Southern Syncopated Orchestra among 24 dead and several missing. The West Camak and Clan Malcolm aided in the rescue efforts.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Rowan
Linn Fenners
London
Corewall Polit
West Camak
Malcolm
May Lease Idle Ships for Coal
The United States shipping board offered to lease idle vessels at $1 a month to coal exporters to aid competition with England. Proposed by Secretary Hoover, with agreement from Chairman Lasker and the Shipping Board, the plan is under consideration by exporters. American coal exporters face high shipping rates compared with England.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
England
Hoover
Lasker
Shipping Board
Bank Messenger Robbed On Street Car
In St Louis two armed bandits robbed bank messenger Robert Hardiman of a crowded street car. They took a satchel containing 17 650 dollars in cash and 61 660 dollars in non negotiable checks. The event occurred on Wednesday noted in the report.
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ST. Louis
Robert Hardiman
City rail fare question sparks debate over bonds and funds
Council contemplates a past contract to cover 15 million in special utility bonds tied to railway lines. Critics warn raising taxes or diverting general funds would inflate bond value without city concessions, urging careful review before any fare reduction or fund transfer.
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Carroll
Wirta
Ita
Ku Klux Chief to Defend Empire Before Rules Panel
Imperial Wizard William Joseph Simmons of the Ku Klux Klan plans to defend his invisible empire before the House Rules Committee in Washington. Chairman Campbell said Simmons may attend voluntarily if he so desires as the panel weighs forming a special committee to probe the Klan. Simmons is en route to Washington and is reported to be accompanied by several Klan officials.
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Washington
William Joseph Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
House Rules Committee
Campbell
Kansas
Simmons
Atlanta
William J. Simmons
Topsy
Miss Bainter
Ku Klux in Church Talk to Preacher
In Blackwell Oklahoma more than 200 masked men with hoods carried a burning cross into the First Methodist church during a service. A speaker told the preacher Rev Fred Mesh that the Klan supports him quietly while claiming 3 000 members in Kay county.
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Ku Klux
Blackwell
Okla
First Methodist Church
Fred Mesh
Kay County
Public Market stalls list assorted groceries and prices
Market stalls display a wide range of goods from pure American cane sugar and coffee to canned salmon and soup. Items include Del Monte marmalade, Kellogg's corn flakes, Campbell's tomato soup, Crystall white soup, lipton tea, and various meats and lard with prices per 1 to 6 pound units.
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Pike Place
Kellogg's
Stalin
Barton's Circle Ward
Lipton
Libby
South End
Here’s More About Jap Ponzi Scheme Ropes Investors
The Star reports angry investors alleging a Japanese-led ponzi scheme misrepresented facts to sell stock. Some workers worry about unemployment driven desperation and threats to Nabatame, while sheriff Starwich vows no limb tearing. Disintegration appears as offices are besieged for refunds and ex-employees push to expose the scheme.
Suits Trail World Cable Directory Chief Amid Cash Claims
Thomas Y. Nabatame president of the World Cable Directory Co. faces repeated lawsuits for unpaid debts from 1917 to 1918 with default judgments in each case. He is linked to several inactive ventures, while the Better Business Bureau warns investors to exercise caution before funding.
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Thomas Y. Nabatame
World Cable Directory Co
Nabatame
Whatcom Mining Co
Nippon Land Co
Nabatame Copper Co
George 8. Kahin
Pr. C. Beesley
Better Business Bureau
Northwestern Credit Association
Beezley
Thought Reporter Mistakenly Poses as Accountant
A Star reporter visiting World Cable Directory Co offices claimed to be an accountant to recall figures. Officials, mistaking the title, told prospective investors that a "count" was taking up stock, turning the visit into a brief company advertisement.
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the World Cable Directory Co
Star
Fay Bainter Prefers Topsy Roles and Plain Talk
Interview with Fay Bainter reveals a down to earth star who cherishes Topsy from Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Ming Toy from East is West. She discusses character over advice, character as core, and shares insights from touring with family and early Seattle theater days.
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Fay Bainter
Miss Bainter
Topsy
Ming Toy
East In West Charm Pleases Metropolitan Audience
Star critic praises Fay Bainter in East In West at the Metropolitan theatre. The review lauds her magical personality and near perfect technique, noting Ming Toy's memorable portrayal and Ralph Locke’s strong supporting work. The piece remains a light entertaining comedy with scenic beauty and wistful mood. Performances continue nightly with midweek and Saturday matinees.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Fay Bainter
San Francisco
Ralph Locke
Charlie Yang
Ming Toy
Market Stalls Listing With Produce And Prices
A fragmented market listing shows stalls with produce and prices including pastries butterhorns strawberries huckleberries cauliflower Jonathan apples and ginger snaps. It notes stalls 4 12 16 17 46 106 127 191 and items such as soap toilet paper crackers and cleaners with various per unit prices.
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Westlake
Teach Russian Tongue At Hall Business College
A new course in the Russian language opens at Hall Business college under personal instruction by Isaac Levitin. The Turkish name of Constantinople is Stamboul.
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Isaac Levitin
Hall Business College
Third Ave
Constantinople
Mexico's New Mugging System Aimed by Obregon
President Obregon directs experts to implement a nationwide crime recording plan in Mexico. The system, modeled on international mugging and photographic methods, aims to cut crime by about fifty percent, with deployment to begin soon under his personal supervision. In parallel, London reports Joseph Widener, of Philadelphia, buys two Rem brand pistols from Prince Youssouporf of Russia for 750000 dollars.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Obregon
London
Joseph Widener
Philadelphia
Prince Youssouporf
Russia
Chinese Tongs Terrify Seattle Leaders Over Gunmen
Wealthy Chinese residents take refuge in a guarded house on Terry Ave in Seattle as Harry Gong calls for a grand jury probe of the Hop Sing tong. He accuses the group of being a criminal organization funding gunmen, opium and slave dealing, and bribes to police, with many fleeing to Vancouver for safety.
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Terry Ave
Harry Gong
Hop Sing Tong
Tong
Hop Sing
Gong
United States
Hop Sing Tongmen
Grand Jury
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Vancouver
British Columbia
China Club
Chamber of Commerce
Man Faces Charge Murdering Woman in San Francisco
William Sheehan a San Francisco teamster pledges today to murder charges in the death of Mrs. May Morris whose body was found in Golden Gate Park Saturday night. Witness Thomas Skelton says Sheehan left him to join Morris and later returned with him to town without seeing her. Police later recovered Mrs Morris’s body.
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San Francisco
William Sheehan
May Morris
Golden Gate Park
Thomas Skelton
Sheehan
Italian Held in Girl Murder Probe in New Jersey
Frank Felice, 31, an Italian, was arrested at Glen Ridge New Jersey and held in connection with the murder of 11 year old Janette Lawrence whose body was found Friday in Kluxen woods.
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Madison
N. J
Frank Felice
Glen Ridge
Janette Lawrence
Kluxen Woods
Charge' Contractors Underpaid Workers
J. M. and G. H. Yeaman, plumbing contractors with offices at 121 Fifth Ave, were arrested Saturday on charges of underpaying workers on city contracts. The minimum wage cited is 4.75 dollars per day. They were released on $50 bail.
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J. M. and
G. H. Yeaman
Fifth Ave
Two Bandits Rob Bank in Kansas Heist
Two bandits held up and robbed the Muncie State bank in Muncie Kansas today escaping with three thousand dollars. The robbery targeted the bank branch and investigators began canvassing the area for leads as the unidentified pair fled.
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Kansas City
Kan
Muncie
Dwyer
Ind
State Bank of
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Siith
R. Meusel
Smith
Ward Wlings
Wiin
Snyder
Nebf
Barnes Noruna
Williams, Diamond & Co
Antwerp
Union Pacific
San Pedro
Woden
Carfare
I, Lewis Cigar Manufacturing Co
Indepensions Cigar Factory
Bourg 2
NEW, Inc
Seattle, Wash
Aluminum
Genuine Beaver Board
Be Neuver
House
Jap Ponzi
Starwich
Star Offics
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Miss Fay Bainter
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Terry Ave “Fortress
Harry Lee
Pioneer
Kula Noon
Noon
Indiana Bank
Frederick
Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Haviland
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Crown
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