Bungled Probe Seen In Hall Millamur Case
Somerset and Mid county officials face criticism as Mrs. Frances Hall widow of a slain pastor calls the Hall Millamur investigation bungled. Prosecutors Becka and Strickler are pressed by counsel Pfeiffr to appoint an investigator and avert further distrust. Governor Edwards is asked to act amid concerns that misstatements may derail the case.
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Brunswick
N. J
Somerset
Mid Counties
Hall Millamur
Frances Hall
Halli
Becka
Strickler
Edwards
Pfeiffr
The
Yes
Mayes
Raymond
Hall
Railroads Sign On Separate Plan In Baltimore Peace Effort
Railroads totaling about 65,000 miles have signed agreements opposing shop crafts while some lines refuse to join the Baltimore peace plan. Pennsylvania is excluded, and major systems including Southern Pacific Missouri Kansas & Texas York New Haven Hartford Chicago Burlington & Quincy Great Northern Lehigh Valley Union Pacific Illinois Central and East Coast lines have moved ahead with their own terms. Bert M Jewell, shop union leader, continues talks to extend agreements to the Baltimore plan.
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Chicago
Baltimore
United States Railroad Board
Pennsylvania
Col Y
Pa- Missouri
Kansas & Texas
York
New Haven & Hartford
Burlington & Quincy
Greatera
Lehigh Valley
Interna
Great Northern
Illinois Central
Bert M. Jewell
Boys Wreck Stolen Auto in Virginia Incident
Two youths wrecked a stolen car in a ditch on Friday night in Virginia. One boy suffered a broken leg. the other carried him from the scene before police arrived. J Henry of 6503 35th Ave. aided rescuers unaware the car was stolen. Police search the pair. damaged auto returned to owner.
Roosevelt Line Extension to 39th Ave and E 55th St
Extension of the Roosevelt Line to 39th Avenue is approved as a result of bonds for street railway extensions. After the city acquired the car system the Roosevelt Park line terminus will shift to N E 55th Street and 29th Avenue N E. The bonds were secured earlier and funds released after court and council delays interfered with plans.
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Roosevelt Park
Ave. N. E
E. 55Th St
29Th Ave. N. E
E. 65Th St
Admiral Schley Due Here Sunday With Full Cargo Aboard
The steamship Admiral, under Captain G A Harris, is due to arrive at Pier B on Sunday with a full cargo and 100 passengers aboard. She will load cargo here and sail on her return trip within a few days.
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G. A. Harris
Pier B
Ane
Mystery tower man jailed in Washington murder case
Police investigate a four story glass-topped tower near Rock Creek Park linked to the Curran Tighe murder. Joseph S S Tighe, former world traveler, is jailed awaiting grand jury action after Curran was shot and his wife wounded during a confrontation in the secluded 20 by 20 foot tower. Neighbors say Tighe built the fortress to test foundation theories. The case hinges on hidden secrets possibly within the tower structure.
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Washington
Joseph S&s. Tighe
Tighe
Grand
James C. Curran
Tower
Rock Creek Park
Capitol
Curran
Toynbee warns neutrality in Near East crisis
London October 4 Arnold Toynbee Greek professor and adviser urges American churchmen to push humanitarian action in the Near East avoiding religious or racial framing. He cites Turkish Armenians Greek atrocities and urges population transfers supervised by American relief to prevent sectarian strife.
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Milton Bronner
London
Near East
Arnold Toynbee
London University
Toynbee
America
Europe
Asia Minor
Waterfront Strike Called in Portland
Portland last night saw a walkout at all port terminals aimed at abolishing the neutral employing hall run by the Waterfront Employers association after last July’s settlement. I. W. W. touted as instigators, but officials could not verify. Police report the strike is not widespread and no delays in loading were noted except Terminal No. 4 remaining closed to nonworking personnel.
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Portland
Waterfront Employers’ Association
Wilkins Fights the Bosses Not G O P
Mrs May Avery Wilkins announces campaign headquarters at 201 Howell building and addresses local groups daily. She speaks at the University Commercial club luncheon and Bellevue Taxpayers league meeting. Wilkins says she fights the bosses and political machines, aligning with the WCTU on bootlegging.
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May Avery Wilkins
Howell Building
Nebraska to Carry Record Fruit Cargo
One hundred thousand boxes of apples the largest fruit cargo exported through this port this season will be carried to British ports by the refrigerator steamship Nebraska arriving in Seattle Sunday from European ports via San Francisco. Helions, Ore. George Roberio found insane by commission and recommended to hospital for insane at Salem. Roberio charged with shooting from the back seat of a buggy without provocation killing Alvin H. Price and wounding another in front.
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Nebraska
Seattle
San Francisco
St, Helions
Ore
George Roberio
Salem
Roberio
Bua
Alvin H. Price
Mother Seeks Divorce Over 25 Cent Daily Life Claim
Mrs. Nora V. Shipton seeks divorce from Charles H. Shipton in superior court claiming he forced her to live on 25 cents a day for herself and three children. She also accuses him of attempting to kill her with a shotgun and later planning to poison her.
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Nora V. Shipton
Superior
Charles H. Shipton
Shipton
Vanity Fair Offers Day and Evening Dress Making Classes
Vanity Fair school of dress making and millinery announces opening day and evening courses at Room 204 Wellsbidg Third Ave and Pine St. The program targets aspiring designers with structured sessions and expert instructors.
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Vanity Fair
School of Dressmaking and Millinery
Wellsbidg
Third Ave
Pine St
Grand thieves target Chicago men for glands
Chicago police report a band of grand robbers preying on strong men. Captain Coughlin theorizes a wealthy elderly Chicagoan seeks rejuvenation, with operations possibly done in saloon back rooms within 10 minutes. Dr. Sullivan links to an interne from a clinic. history recalls ancient Chinese practices. Police vow full effort to capture the gang.
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Charles RK. Lynch
Chicago
Thomas Coughlin
Joseph Woentak
Walter Sullivan
Mercy Hospital
Sullivan
Altho
China
Organize to Battle Dope Aims for Seattle Center Group
Representatives from 15 societies plan a Tuesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to form a central body to coordinate anti narcotic efforts in Seattle. Leaders include White Cross China Club Chamber of Commerce American Legion Knights of Columbus Rotary Kiwanis Federation of Labor Shriners and local churches.
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Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
White Cross
China Club
Kika
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Rotary Club
City
Potlleg
Kiwanis Club
Federation of Labor
Shrinera
First Presbyterian Church
Canon W. H. Biles
William K. McKibben
The
C. E. Johbnaton
Elka
Frank Waterhouse
Chamber of
Cordova Discharges Cargo After Salvage at Seattle Wharf
Steamer Cordova discharged salmon cargo at the Seattle warehouse after salvaging from the wrecked steamer Ketchikan off Point Adolphus. After temporary repairs the Cordova arrived under her own power and is in dry dock, with plans to resume service within a few days.
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Cordova
Seattle
Duwamish
Ketchikan
Point Adolphus
Alaska
G O P Shortcoming Hope of Democrats
Washington October 14 Cordell Hull DNC chairman said Republicans disappointed voters and Democrats would capitalize on that disappointment to win large gains in Congress this year. He framed Republican promises as misleading or spurious and urged voters to trust Democratic leadership.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
Judge Hull
Hull
Boom Spokane Man for House Speaker
Arthur L. True of Spokane would be speaker of the next Olympia house if anti Hart plans succeed. Hart opponents among King county Republican candidates are urged to back True to block Ed Sims of Jefferson from leading the party and keep control from the Hart machine.
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Arthur L. True
Spokane
House of Representatives
Olympia
Hart
King County
True
Mark J. Reed
Mason
Ed Sims
Jefferson
House
Hart Machine
Caracao Is Coming With Salmon Cargo
The steamship Caracao sails with a full salmon cargo from Alaskan fisheries and is due to arrive at the Grand Trunk dock Tuesday. Capt. Oscar Anderson leads the vessel.
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Caracao
Grand Trunk Dock
Oscar Anderson
Lecturer on Christian Science Speaks in City
Dr. Walton Hubbard of Los Angeles lectured at Little’s Hall on Christian Science as God's law taught by Christ Jesus. He described God as Infinite Spirit and love, said matter is counterfeit, and urged spiritual understanding to heal sickness and control mortal beliefs through Christ in consciousness.
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Walton Hubbard
Los Angeles
Cal
First Church of Christ, Scientiat
Boston
Mann
Third Church of Christ
Acientint
Little's Hall
University Way
Christ Jesus
Eddy
Church of Christ, Scientiat
God
Rescue ship West Farralone aids salvage at sea
Report from Honolulu indicates the freighter West Farralone picked up two men for inspection at 8 a m, suggesting fire subsidence and salvage hope. Transport Thomas diverted to San Pedro to bring passengers and crew, while Washington ordered the move. Investigations will probe the disaster, with defective deck wiring blamed for the blaze.
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Federal Telegraph Company
Honolulu
Washington
Thomas
San Pedro
San Francisco
United States Steamship Inspector
Los Angeles
Radio Corporation of America
Startling Home Myths From a DIY Chronicle
A fragmentary reminiscence describes stoking a furnace while building a soundproof nursery for Littleomer Brew Jr. The chrome vanadium furniture and quirky tomato game hint at playful mischief among neighbors. A casual line about coal dust and desert atmosphere follows, ending with a note on winter fur.
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Littleomer Brew Jr
Jim Marshalle
Seals Edge Oakland in Tight Coast League Race
San Francisco Seals won to keep a pennant bid alive as Vernon and Los Angeles still contest the title. If Vernon wins its three remaining and San Francisco four, a tie could occur. one more SF win or Vernon loss decides the pennant. Doubleheaders slated in San Francisco and Los Angeles with Vernon and Angels set for today and tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Vernon
Los Angeles
Bears
Angels
Tugs Fail to Pull Tanker From Rocks
Three tugs worked yesterday afternoon to pull the tanker Lyman Stewart from exposed rocks at the entrance to San Francisco harbor but failed to move the vessel.
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San Francisco
Lyman Stewart
San Francisco Harbor
Fireman Hospitalized After Street Car Run Strike
Elmer Ward a city fireman living at 1749 West Spokane Avenue was tripped in the street while chasing a street car on Occidental Avenue and Yesler Way Friday night. He fell and was unconscious. Ward suffered a brain concussion and was taken to City Hospital where physicians attributed the injury to the accident.
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Elmer Ward
W. Spokane
Ward
Occidental Ave
Yesler Way
Walters Held To Draw Call
A playful note recounts a man named Walters being kept to a draw call while a window, blankets, and a light are mentioned. The writer jokes about crowds gathering for a movie queen on a Saturday night and ends with a humorous sign off from Homer Gin Brew.
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Walters
Ten Dollar Week Not Enough in Divorce Complaint
Mrs Elien B Wilson files for divorce from William L Wilson in superior court claiming he gave only ten dollars weekly for three years to run the household. The couple have two minor children and the suit cites inadequate support.
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Wm. L. Wilson
Superior Court
Elien B. Wilson
Wilsons
Shrine to End Circus Centennial Winners Named
Winners announced for the Shrine beauty and babies contests held during the circus arena event. First prize in the young women’s race went to Mrs. O. P. Kellogg and Mileen Brandt won the babies’ contest, each to receive diamonds, with runners-up Elizabeth Collins, Irene Webster, Betty Maxwell, and Shirley Gene Smith. Prizes and charity distributions planned for the closing night.
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0. P. Kellogg
Mileen Brandt
Mary Eilizabeth Collins
Irene Webster
Betty Maxwell
Shirley Gene Smith
Shrine Committee
Children's Orthopedic Hospital
Nile
National Seasion
Washington, D. C
Forbus Promises to Fight Dope Sellers
Lady Willie Forbus spoke three times Friday in her campaign for prosecuting attorney. She told the Educational club at Mrs. J. E. McGrew’s home she would press lawmakers to pass laws allowing narcotic peddlers to be sentenced to prison for life to prevent further harm.
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Forbus
Willie Forbus
Educational Club
J. E. McGrew
Miss Forbus
Algona
Tanner School
Kent
Music Reading to Be Taught at Hi School
Registration for sight reading classes opens at Broadway High School at 7 5 p m Monday under Prof. David F Devies a longtime Seattle schools music supervisor The course targets beginners and promises readers will be able to read ordinary music notation after completion
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Broadway High School
David F. Devies
Seattle
American Legion Unit to Host Shipboard Event
Region members to entertain on a ship. A program and dance headlined by the American Legion, with Kirkland headquarters to be dedicated Saturday night aboard the United States Shipping Board freight Fort Jackson. The Kirkland American Legion clubhouse will be aboard the vessel as the festivities unfold in a "A Night in China" themed celebration.
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Egion
American Legion
Kirkland
States Shipping Board
Fort Jackson
Kirkland American Gion
Descendent of Old Family Dead Here
Mrs. Fannie M. Blackwell, great granddaughter of Hezekiah Marrinan, who commanded Fort Knox during the revolution, and descendant of Hannah Dustan, heroine of New England battles, died at the Swedish hospital Friday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Bonney-Watson undertaking establishment.
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Fannie M. Blackwell
Hezekiah Marrinan
Fort Knox
Hannah Dustan
England
Bonney-Watson Undertaking Establishment
Chief Hooks 15-Pound Salmon In Elliott Bay Caper
Chief of Police W. B. Severyns told reporters he cast from a small boat in Elliott Bay at 4 a m on Saturday and hauled in a 15 pound salmon ten minutes later. He held the fighting fish aloft at headquarters, while his crew claimed the catch came from Pike Place Market and asked for the price tag.
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Newt
Elliott Bay
W. B. Severyns
Severynsa
Pike Place
Parachute Jumper Won’t Leap Here
Mink De Ronda, a parachute jumper, planned to leap from the L. C. Smith building on Saturday but will not. Mayor Brown said no outsider will pull a sensational stunt for a share of the collections. The Draper Orphans' home fund may be raised by approved means, and police will not handle crowds.
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Mink de Ronda
L. C. Smith
Brown
de Ronda
Draper Orphans’ Home
Booze Poisoned Sailor Taken to City Hospital
A sailor from the steamer Utopia, Leonard Nelson, 21, bought moonshine on Second Avenue. He dropped unconscious at Col man dock and was taken to the city hospital Friday afternoon. he remained in hospital Saturday as he recovered.
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Second Ave
Leonard Nelson
Utopia
Leonard
City Hospital
Colman Dock
Nelson
Fireman Proves He's Real Hero
Red Elliot, a Seattle fireman at No 1 station, gave a square foot of skin to save 12 year old Freddie Johnson after a Fourth of July firecracker accident. The operation at Swedish Hospital succeeded and Freddie began healing, while Red declined to discuss the ordeal when pressed by reporters and his wife.
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Red” Filliott
No. 1
Seventh
Columbia
Red” Eliott
Red
Star
Seattle
Freddie Johnson
Alfred Johnson
Seventh Ave. N
Red” Elliott
Freddie
Peace or War Looms as 1972 Diplomacy Braced for Change
In a speech the premier defended a new diplomacy that year, insisting it averted a potential world war, while opposing claims of old tactics. Hepled by Sir Charles Harington and Lloyd George, he warned against rushing into conflict and noted allied readiness if Greeks or Turks crossed the neutral zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles Harington
Near East
Lloyd George
Madania
Constantinople
Kemal
Justice Day May Resign From Supreme Court
Washington reports semi official circles expect Associate Justice William R Day to send a resignation letter to President Harding within about ten days. He has decided that his duties as umpire in settling war claims with Germany will demand his full time and may require him to travel abroad.
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Washington
Belef
William R. Day
United States Supreme Court
Harding
Justice Day
Germany
Way workers get 20 more
Chicago October 14 The railroad labor board increased maintenance of way pay today by 2 cents an hour affecting 451 911 men. The raise totals 23 125 562 40 dollars a year and lifts minimum rates to 25 87 cents an hour, surpassing United States Steel's recent unskilled wage hike by one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
United States Steel Corporation
Air program schedule details listing several stations
What s in the air program outlines specific broadcasting times for KFC KDZE KJR KZC and other stations on Saturday and weekly periods. The list includes morning and afternoon slots from 11:15 a m to 10:15 p m with days noted for certain repeats and silent listening periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFC
KJR
KZC
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Mustapha Kemal
American Relief Association
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Gosh
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Liberty Bell Bank
Shrine To End Circus
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