Profiteers in Sugar Scored by King County Committee
Four retail grocers were found guilty Wednesday by the King County fair price committee of selling sugar above the 11 cent per pound limit set by the national board. They faced swift enforcement and possible further action by U S District Judge Saunders. The names listed include Mrs H W Soper and partners at 526 Broadway the Yunaki ry Company 1314 EB 46th Ave N EB Lindsey 4338 14th Ave N E B B Lashley 612 Broadway Gilespie Grocery 43nd Ave FE Madison. The case involved selling sugar in 1 to 1 1/2 pound packages with two proof parcels offered.
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King County Fair Price Committee
United States Banalization Board
King Bounty Committee
U. & District
R. C. Saunders
H. W. Soper
Broadway
Yunaki Ry Company
Lindsey
14Th Ave
B. Lashley
Gilespie Grocery
Ave
Madison
Francisco
American Hit by Hun Shell in Riga
United Press reports Dr. Orbison head of American relief mission in Riga wounded by a German shell striking the mission’s headquarters during a heavy bombardment by Col Bermondt’s army. The Lettish defenders answered the attack as Moscow notes mention Bolshevik tanks near Petrograd and Finnish opposition to aid.
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London
United Press
Dr. Orbison
Riga
Copenhagen
Bermondt
Moscow
Bolsacheviki
Yudenitch
Petrograd
Stockholm
Finland
Germany
Milkman offers free milk to landlady with rooms for rent
A London milkman advertises two unfurnished rooms for rent in a local daily paper and offers to supply free milk to the landlady every day during the tenancy. The item notes that the first roller skate was patented in 1823.
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London
A_ milkman
Claims fraud in war money contracts exposed
Chicago dated report says the government overpaid Standard Steel Car of Hammond by at least 13 million in war contracts. Congressman William J. Graham led a subcommittee inquiry and recommended criminal prosecutions for 12 army officers and civilians. Government outlay reached 27,127,628 with 200 gun carriages uncompleted at armistice.
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Chicago
Standard Steel Car Company
Hammond
William J. Graham
Congressional
Congress
Graham
Auto Hits Woman Fracturing Rib in Wet Street
Mra A Prady, 60, of 3307 Fourth Ave N W, is at Minor hospital with a fractured rib and possible internal injuries after being struck by Bernard B Burnside driver of Burnside Hat Shop at Harvard and Pike. Burnside cited a wet pavement. Mary Sherlock, 433 13th Ave S, slipped and fractured an arm between Second and Third Aves yesterday and is also at Minor hospital.
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Mra. A. Rprady
Fourth Ave
N. W
Bernard B. Burnside
Burnside Hat Shop
Harvard and
Pike
Burnside
Mary Sherlock
13Th Ave
Third Ave
French Aviator Reaches Italy After Adriatic Crossing
Etienne Valone, French aviator, landed at Valonia Italy after a stormy Adriatic crossing on his route from Paris toward Australia. He arrived just before 9 o clock this morning continuing his long flight plan.
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Australia
Valonia
Italy
Etienne Valone
Paris
Adriatic
Then and Now Gaby Deslys Reappears With New Pup
Gaby Deslys arrives unannounced on the liner La France with an un explained visit. The article contrasts her peak fame era with a current aged look, noting she is still a young woman around thirty and may pursue movies.
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Gaby Deslys
Pup
Gaby
la France
Mous Gaby
The
Manuel
Portugal
Altho
Raid on Chinatown Poolrooms Shattered Doors and Arrests
Deputies J C Connor and N P Lovell led a raid through Chinatown ending at 508 Maynard Ave where players were surprised as doors were broken open. Eleven men including Kong Fook Lee Sing Jin Sing Ah Yuel Ah Chin and others were booked at the county jail after cards cash and opium smoke were found.
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J. C. Connor
N. P. Lovell
Chinatown
Washington
Maynard Ave
Washington St
Dietien
King Et
Lookoutsa
Dob
Kong Fook
Lee Sing
Jin Sing
Ah Yuel
Ah Chin
Ah Ching
Ching Teng
Too Yu Tong
Harry Lee
BE. Gerzman
Antonio Dinneo
N. Reyes
Besile Gelicia
Jose Blas
Jim Sing
Thieves Steal Hams From Barton & Co Warehouse
M R Wallace reports six corn fed hams missing from Barton & Co warehouse. Police investigation follows a Wednesday night sighting near the warehouse by a switch engine crew. Motorcycle patrols patrol yards but make no arrest.
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Barton & Co
Lower Cost Dress Section on Second Floor Bon Marche
The notice highlights a budget dress department located on the second floor of The Bon Marche, indicating reduced prices and an emphasis on affordable apparel selections for shoppers.
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BON Marche
56 Inch Heavy Weight Coatings and Velvets for Fashion
Prominent textile sale listing 56 inch wool velours priced at 4.95 per yard and 56 inch Paon velvet at 5.95 per yard. Describes coatings to avoid lining coats with heavy weight mixtures. Notes color range including taupe gray navy cardinal plum mahogany and golden brown suitable for suits or dresses.
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U. S
HUN Shell
Bolsheviki
Gaby Oeslys
Connor
South End
Fred A. Brown
Matt Starwich
Lovell
Milwaukee
Hallowe’en Prizes
TOY Booth
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