Ex-Sgt. Putnam Diary Links Roan Case to City Damages
The diary and a letter published reveal alleged plots to remove Roan from Seattle to block testimony in the New Cecil hotel liquor case. It details Deputy Chief Beckingham and Attorney Vandervee, and alleges Putnam pressed Roan to testify for a payout. Roan was arrested as a witness and later released, with Putnam claiming a prior quit to avoid danger.
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Victor R. Putnam
Seattle
Tom Roan
New Cecil Hotel
Savage
New Cecil
Putnam
Roan
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Johneon
Johnson
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Pelham
Cecil
George
Cotten
Alabama
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Cecil Hotel
End Savage
Gavage
Beckingham
Lee Woos
Will
Piers
Vic
Gold Teeth Stolen from Lawyer in Syracuse
Syracuse in September report says E C Tiff, a lawyer, left his coat and vest in his office rack, then found them missing. Five gold teeth from his dental plate were taken from the vest pocket. Police recovered the teeth a short time after the theft and pawn incident.
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Syracuse
N. Y
E. C. Tiff
Benefit Tea For Signal Corps Mes Fund At Planney Home
A benefit silver tea and musical will be held at 2028 Federal Ave the home of H C Planney on Wednesday for the Signal Corps Mes fund. Members of the corps and their friends are invited to attend.
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H.C Planney
Federal Ave
Mesday
Signal Corps
Corps
The Makin's Mears Much to Samiuf
Fragment from a told column shows a narrator addressing readers with a call to action about wartime support. The piece blends dialogue and descriptive notes with references to cigarettes and a dying man, urging readers to contribute.
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Samiuf
Wilson On The Job Is Player Manager
The piece portrays President Wilson moving through Washington offices with unannounced visits. It notes desk clerks and messengers barrier him, while a peon asks about his wife as a secretary trails him. The account mixes democracy themes with office bustle and personal touches.
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Wilson
America
Federe
Trade Commission
Negro Portera
Washington
United States
Five-Cent Loaf Faces Strong Resistance
Washington reports bakers and the food administration clash over the five cent loaf plan. Bakers fear restrictive measures will curb bread production while officials push publicity to counteract shortages. The administration signals possible delays, and opponents expect continued political pressure in upcoming days.
Peace After Victory Is 151s Creed Now
Some text shows a political event at a King County Democratic club picnic in Woodland Park. The message emphasizes peace after victory, with a stance against autocracy and support for democracy, announced by a speaker at the Saturday gathering.
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Wid
Bete
Aeare
Compiere
Dill
King County
Democratic Club
Woodland Pars
Girl Applicant Tries Joining Army in SAGLINA
In SAGLINA Kansas on September 3 a young applicant went to the recruiting station and began the enlistment process. She cried when told she was a girl, saying she admired Soviet women serving in the army and wished to enlist.
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Saglina
Kan
Russia
Rooster Peacefully Slumbers While Car Horn Blows
In Wellington New York Ambrose Putt was awakened by a car horn blast from his garage. He found a rooster on the horn asleep and unalarmed by the noise, insisting the clamor did not rouse the bird.
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Wellington
N. Y
Ambrose Putt
Putt
Secret Service Intervenes Prompting Boss to Call In
A brief note describes a Secret Service officer entering a scene and causing the boss to summon his subordinate to the inner office, signaling a formal intervention in a developing matter.
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Secret Service
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