Goat, Gypsy Woman Swindle Miss Smith of Cal
In Cal Sept 8 a goat theft claim and investment loss totaling about 1200 dollars is reported. Miss Anna Smith accuses a gypsy woman living with a goat black cats and two geese of deception saying witches cause the goat illness and life savings were promised back by a wealthy Pittsburgh man. The gypsy promised relief for all money but fled with neither the gypsy nor the funds.
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Gan Francisco
Cal
Anna Smith
Pittebure
Miss Smith
Jury Investigates Russ Smuggling Case Foreman Elected
Charles H. Frye has been elected foreman of the grand jury. the panel in federal court will hear routine matters as United District Attorney Riddell announces. First witnesses referred to six Russian immigrants whose entry is under scrutiny. The report notes a broad investigation into alleged smuggling operations.
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Charles H. Frye
United District
Riddell
What's Coming What’s Coming a Headon Collision on Screen
A melodrama unfolds a wife and two men in a tangled romance. Ed and his wife harbor a lover, Tom. a yodel signals arrivals, early danger follows a railroad wreck, a body mistaken for Ed’s, a wealthy rise, and a pursuit of revenge ending in a fatal hand to hand struggle. Upcoming bookings include Pallas and Mellisande Rob Roy and Ivanhoe at the Alhambra.
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Tom
Ko West
Lind and Fletcher Arrive Vera Cruz After Plantation Visit
John Lind and Admiral Fletcher reach Vera Cruz today after traveling from Vista Hermosa, an inland plantation eleven miles away, where their yesterday visit was accomplished without incident.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
John Lind
Admiral Fletcher
Vista Hermosa
Bright Little Movie Actress Seeks Height to Look Tall
Santa Monica Sept. 3 To be tall is to be happy declares Mary Charleson a Western Vita graph star. At 5 feet 2 inches she says height affects command and presence and shares efforts to appear taller through heels, hair style, gowns, and posing. She remains a normal girl with notable looks and range.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Little Mary Charleson
Western Vitagraph Company of Picture Players
Miss Charleson
Dreas
Mary Charleson
Declare Young Divorcee Insane
San Francisco report states Mrs. Vivien Lyons, a young divorcee, faces insanity charges after a death pact with Robert Widney. They attempted suicide with poison near Livermore, and since admission to the Central Emergency hospital her irrational actions prompted physicians to order transfer to detention hospital.
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San Francisco
Vivien Lyons
Robert Widney
Los Angeles
Livermore
Central Emergency Hospital
Bridge hero saves woman from drowning in Rock River
George Pettit dived 37 feet from the Rock River bridge to reach Mrs. Ralph Hester, rescuing her from drowning near Moline, Illinois, on September 3.
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Moline
George Pettit
Rock River Bridge
Ralph Hester
Markets Report Show Declines and Oversupply Pressures
The market opening shows a five cent drop for the lowest crude peaches with prices paid to producers ranging 40 to 50 cents, down from Monday’s 45 cents. Tomatoes grow oversupplied amid uncertain near-term demand while local head lettuce commands higher prices. Butter and eggs hold steady as fruit and vegetable quotes reflect corrected daily figures from J W Godwin & Co and Derry Tiros Hand.
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Jrettuce
J. W. Godwin & Co
Cnet
Hyuneh, Hubbard
Derry Tiros
Chiropractor Dr A M Johnson opens Seattle office
Dr A M Johnson a well known chiropractor from Spokane arrives in Seattle and opens a large office in the American Bank Building at Becond and Madison. He practiced nine years in Spokane with la Joie Johnson firm and treated prominent clients, offering free consultation and examination with a lady attendant. Appointment phone Martin 2785.
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A. M. Johnson
D. C
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
American Bank
Johnson
Spokane
laJoie & Johnson
State Board
Jeweled Slipper at Colonial Caps Weekend Run
The Jeweled Slipper continues at the Colonial through Saturday night in the Man in the Street series. The program also includes a mix of two reel and three reel dramas and comedies from Thanhouser Kalem Edison Biograph Pathe and others with travel and novelty titles such as Tallulah Falls Georgia and The Treasure of Captain Kidd.
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Georgia
Selig
Tallulah Falls
Edison
Mack and White
Biograph
Captain Kidd
Fdison
Edwin
Africa
O'brien
Theatres This Week Show Polar Expedition On Screen
Moore Scott Polar Expedition in motion pictures headlines a week of showings at major venues. Metropolitan and Orpheum present dark themed features alongside Vaudeville acts at Empress Pantages Clemmer and other houses. Photoplays and Melbourne Photoplays join Alhambravaudeville listings.
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Moore
Metropolitan
Seattle
Empress
Vaudeville
Pantages
Clemmer
Melbourne
Alhambra
Virginus Hotel Rooms Ad Promises Elegant Comfort
Modern, elegantly furnished rooms offered with transient rates from 50c to 1 dollar and weekly rates from 2.50 to 4 dollars. Located at 804 Virginia Street near Weatlake Avenue, the Virginus Hotel advertises lodging options.
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Virginus Hotel
Virginia St
Weatlake Ave
Odeon Theatre Schedule Teases Three Reels
The Odeon Theatre presents three reels titled The Power of Destruction The Fight for Power and The School Kid a Prince with showings on Wednesday at First Avenue Det Pike and Union venues two reels and one more.
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Odeon
Syeater
First Ave
Pike and Union
Navy recruitment drive via five reel film "Victory" in Washington
Washington debuts a five reel naval drama titled Victory to spur recruiting. The production, made with the help of the U S Navy, features thousands of Marines sailors and ships, with noted film actors participating in scenes.
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Washington
Ihe Ald
Navy
Sell Mansions to Keep Autos
Rivalry among Boston's fashionable families for high priced automobiles leads to Back Bay mansions valued at 2 500 000 offered for sale at cut prices to raise gasoline money. Sixty mansions are on the market at bargain prices from 20 000 to 95 000 dollars.
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Boston
Back Bay
Olympia Governor Declares No Senate Candidacy
Gov. Lister yesterday said he has no intention of running for the United States Senate to succeed Wesley Jones. He emphasized his focus on state duties and rejected any plans to seek the federal post.
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Olympia
Lister
United States Senate
Wesley Jones
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Pathe'n Weekly
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Second Ave
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Taniversity
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