Outcry Over Mayfield Firings Ties Press Case to Martial Law
The ousting of Col. Billie Mayfield as provost marshal in the Galveston zone follows a spyglass of press suppression aims. Mayfield admits ordering actions that sought to arrest Houston Press editor G. V. Sanders, amid dockworker strike reporting and martial law maneuvers.
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Houston
Tex
Billie Mayfield
Galveston
Mayfield
G. V. Sanders
Houston Press
National Guard
Dbte Sanders
Texas National Guard
Country Club
Houston Cornclub
Sanders
Jake Wolters
The
Houston Country Club
Texas
W. Hobby
Hobby
Wolters
China May Bar Foreign Courts
The article reports rising sentiment in China against extraterritorial privileges for foreigners. Greece cuts talks on a Peking legation after disputes over Greek nationals being tried in Greek-led courts. Observers see a broader push toward Chinese courts and away from foreign legal privileges.
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China
San Francisco
United States
D. A
Greece
America
Veronikis
Celestial Republic
Motorcycle messenger dies in collision
Ernest W. Peterson 20 a post office special delivery messenger died from a fractured skull after his motorcycle collided Saturday with a car driven by C. T. Olinger 1016 Second Ave W at Fifth Ave and Stewart St Olinger is under arrest.
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Ernest W. Peterson
Post Office
BE. Pikes«t
C. T. Olinger
Second Ave. W
Fifth Ave
Stewart St
Olinger
Minister Refuses to Prosecute the Thief Who Took His Coat
In Portland a minister refuses to prosecute a thief who stole his coat from the First Methodist church study. The thief, known as Tay Rum Charlie Davenport, is jailed after the theft. The minister cites forgiveness from a higher standard, saying he will not press charges.
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Portland
Bluecoata
Joshua Stansfield
First Methodist Church
Charlies Davenport
Tay Rum Charlie
Second and
Oaksta
Four Soldiers Arrested for Speeding in Stolen Auto
Four soldiers from Camp Lewis were arrested for speeding at 45 mph along E. Marginal Way in an alleged stolen car. They identified themselves as W. H. Cunningham, James A. Cook, D. J. Martin, and W. H. Brennan, all aged 14.
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Camp Lewis
W. H. Cunningham
James A. Cook
D. J. Martin
W. H Brennan
Meddling Cops Spoil an Interesting Game
Ten men were caught gambling penny ante with 3.85 on the table in a room at 1930 Seventh Avenue when Police Sgt. P. F. Carter and Patrolman J. J. Heughen entered. They gave names as Ben Lyons A Nelson FE D Sharpe J D Crane A O Miller Nell Minnick Al Bourdon George Ansong H J Hagenbush and B F Weat.
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P. F. Carter
J. J. Heughen
Seventh Ave
Ben Lyons
A. Nelson
FE. D. Sharpe
J. D. Crane
A. O. Miller
Nell Minnick
al Bourdon
George Ansong
H. J. Hagenbush
B. F. Weat
Jewish New Year Observed With Feast in Seattle
Seattle Jews prepare to observe Rosh Hashana beginning Sunday and ending Monday marking year 5680 since creation as a solemn season of reflection and divine purpose amid the Jewish religious year.
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Seattle
G N Vice President Holds Confab Here
G N Vice President Co O Jenka met Seattle rail officials in a late night conference. He left for Vancouver before midnight and will pass through Seattle on his way back to St Paul Tuesday. He forecast relief in the rail situation and heavy traffic as crops along the line move in transit.
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Co. O. Jenka
Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
Vancouver
St. Paul
Ostrich Feathers Worth 2.5 Million Imported in Year
The United States imported ostrich feathers valued at 2.5 million dollars over the past 12 months. This trade tally highlights growing demand and regulatory attention for exotic plumage.
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United States
War Minister's Weapon Books San Francisco
Gen Pio KR Bosque Salvadoran war minister advocates education as counter to revolutions arriving in San Francisco aboard the City of Para. His government faced a crisis when Arturo Araujo attempted a coup, forcing exile and removal of his father Eugenio Araujo from property.
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Salvador
Para
Pio KR. Bosque
Jorge Mel
Honduras
London
Araujo
Thornton recommended for airplane pilot license after flights
In Redwood City California Lexia C Thornton a handless man was recommended for an airplane pilot license following exhibition flights. In Corlez Nathaniel F Davis an American civilian representative with the Rhineland high command was found on the bank of the Rhine. In Bakersfield California Hoboes held up and robbed a Southern Pacific freight crew at Goshen Junction. In Spokane Washington William P Bradley aged 18% died from gunshot wounds believed caused by an accidental discharge after he slipped while drinking from a spring.
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Redwood City
Cal
Lexia C. Thornton
Corlenz
Nathaniel F. Davis
Rhineland High Commission
Bank of Rhine
Bakersfield
Southern Pacific
Goshen Junction
Spokane
William P. Bradley
Thieves Target Multiple Apartments on Broad Way
Police hunted today for sneak thieves who entered three rooms in a house at 1526 Broadway. Victims include Mrs. F. Frolich who lost $49, L. Pfeifer $8, W. R. Purvis $8 and a watch, and a pickpocket who took $10 cash and a $56 check from G. R. Rand at 831 Yakimaast. George F. Courtney, a sailor, reported $18 and a razor stolen from his room at the New Avon Hotel, 606 Second Ave.
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Broadway
Mra. F. Frolich
L. Pfeifer
W. R. Purvis
G. R. Rand
Yakimaast
George F. Coutney
New Avon Hotel
Second Ava
Everett Thieves Sought After Seattle Escapade
Five men obtained $150 in cash on a check given to D. C. Tounds at an Everett garage. They snatched the check from him, fled in a Ford, and headed toward Seattle. police said they are being sought today.
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D. C. Tounds
Everett
Seattle
Pockets Picked on Street Car Incident Reported
Miss Edna Morris of 217 25th Ave was jostled by two men on a Ballard North street car at First Ave and Cherry St. They stole $75 from her pockets after the confrontation. Police are seeking two suspects in connection with the theft.
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Edna Morris
25Th Ave
Ballard North
First Ave
Cherry St
Tax Rate Forecast Shows Increase of 2.5 Mills in Seattle
Preliminary figures from County Assessor Frank W. Hull indicate Seattle property owners can expect a tax rate near 74 mills, about 2.5 mills higher than last year, signaling a rise in local levies.
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Seattle
Frank W. Hull
County urged to keep old street names in new additions
Resolution drafted by Prosecuting Attorney Fred C Brown seeks adherence to existing street names when naming new additions in the city. Presented to the board of county commissioners for action Tuesday morning.
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Fred C. Brown
Board of County Commissioners
Alleged narcotics sellers arrested by Loy police
Tom Dong alias Ah Tom and Foy Yin are under arrest in Loy on Monday on allegations of selling narcotics.
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Tom Dong
Ah Tom
Foy Yin
Loy Police
Brothers Take Up Farming to Help Solve Jap Problem
Kenneth and A J Wallace Jr two college graduates and sonsof former Lieut Gov A J Wallace moved from city professions to farm work in Fresno California They bought an 800 acre tract once rented to Japanese and now plant it to hay and grain They defend American farmers as capable of sustaining the land and claim farming is a fine life
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California
A. J. Wallace
Kenneth
A. J. Wallace, Jr
Wallace
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