County Courthouse Fireproof Insurance Questioned
A lengthy critique questions King county's fireproof courthouse insurance, noting $1,100,000 coverage for the building and $304,500 for contents, totaling $1,451,000 with a yearly premium of $8,982.49. It cites the building’s design claims and compares with other cities while urging scrutiny of the policy.
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King County
Harry Singleton
Charles F. Horton
Charles E. Horton Co., Inc
Los Angeles
Supreme court takes up beer intoxication percentage case
Washington October 13 The Supreme Court advanced for argument the Standard Brewery Baltimore case to decide what alcohol level makes a beverage intoxicating The ruling will set the rate at 2.76 percent beer as non intoxicating in the lower court The court also heard the American Brewery New Orleans case where the government contends that 2.75 percent beer is intoxicating.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Standard Brewery
Baltimore
American Brewery
New Orleans
George Fox Re-arrested After Embezzlement Case
In San Francisco on October 13 George Fox who admitted he could not help vamping women but claimed they liked him was rearrested. He had been convicted of embezzling 80000 dollars from widow Mrs A Walter, obtained an appeal, and jumped a 20000 dollar bond. Detectives nabbed him as he stepped off the ferry at Powell Street.
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San Francisco
George Fox
Fox
Mra
Humorist Turns Weekly Paper Forte Fortune
A humorist with wisdom flames launches a comic weekly and earns a fortune. The paper aims for success as readers attend bets and jokes. Boldt products are suggested with addresses Uptown 1414 8d Ave and Downtown 913 2d Ave.
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Boldt
Round Table Men Talk Arbitration Deadlock in Steel Strike talks
Washington October 13 Labor’s plan to name a board to arbitrate the steel strike is being debated by a 15 member committee of the national Industrial conference. The committee, blocked since Friday, cannot pigeonhole the proposal under conference rules.
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Washington
United Press
Labor
National Industrial Conference
Missing Simons Man Sought By Police
Harry Simons has been missing from 6219 Fifth Ave N W since Friday morning. A man matching his description was seen by boys in the brush on 96th Street near the beach Friday evening. Relatives are certain the man is Simons, but his trail has not been located.
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Harry PD. Simons
Fifth Ave
N. W
96Th St
Simons
Ring misreading proverb echoes in shop sign
A quirky saying about judging a ring by the jeweler’s name decorates a display box. The line hints at shoppers weighing trust and branding when selecting precious items. Local retailers note nostalgic humor amid evolving markets.
Food official probes high price of women's hats
New York dated Oct 13 reports Food Administrator Arthur Williams is investigating the steep costs of women's hats amid rising fashion markets and consumer concerns.
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New York
Arthur Williams
Court Upholds Relatives Claims in Colorado Steel Riot
The state supreme court affirmed lower court findings that riot casualties were accidents and ordered Interstate Business Men's Association to pay Mrs. Edith Lester the claim for her husband Piney Lester, a troop surgeon killed during the riots.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Colorado
Interstate Business Men's Association
Edith Lester
Piney Lester
Three Held on Open Drug Charge In City Jail
Police say Mrs Pyra Thode 43 housewife A Thode 42 longshoreman and Walter Hare 40 cook were detained on an open drug charge after arrest at 1922 Seventh Avenue where dope scales and many needles were found in their room.
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Pyra Thode
A. Thode
Walter Hare
Seventh Ave
Cochran Post to Meet on Tuesday
Lloyd C. Cochran Post No. 40 American Legion will meet Tuesday night in the old city hall Ballard. Members and ex service men are invited. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
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Lloyd C. Cochran
American Legion
Old City Hall
Ballard
Marriage record of 74 year old veteran widens history
The United States may hold a curious marriage record for 74 year old J. Killen of Walnut Ridge Arkansas a Civil War veteran who recently wed for the 12th time after prior marriages totaling eleven. He has only two children.
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United States
J. Killen
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Striking French Officials Disrupt Weddings and Funerals
A widespread strike by municipal employees in 78 communes has halted civil rites in France. With officials refusing to perform civil acts, marriages and funerals are severely delayed, undermining the legally required ceremonies across many towns.
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Paris
France
You Need Not Suffer from Catarrh
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood infection and promotes 8, 8, 8S from Swift Specific Company to cleanse the blood and relieve nasal throat symptoms. It promises medical advice at no charge and lists Swift Laboratory in Avanta, Georgia.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Avanta, Ga
Wizard Off and Wizard Whips Promote Flu Prevention
During influenza outbreaks the ad touts Wizard Off as a nasal antiseptic for nose and throat use with water, claiming to stop chest colds and sore throats before they become influenza. It urges purchase from druggists for 30¢ with a money back guarantee, and promotes Wizard Whips pink pills for constipation and headache relief at druggists.
Check That Cold Right Away Remedy Advertising Claim
An old advertisement touts a cold remedy said to be effective against colds coughs and grippe for adults and children. It mentions safe treatment for croup and urges readers to buy from a druggist priced 60 cents to 1 20.
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