Woman in Menswear Seeks Freedom and Truth in Oregon Tale
A Seattle story tells of a woman who lived as Robert Gaffney for years to escape confinement. She recalls a life with her husband, travels with a passion for the outdoors, and a pivotal meeting with Margaret Hart in Spokane. She now reveals her past to correct public perception and seeks understanding.
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Portland
Robert Gaffney
Oregon
Seattle
Robert A. Gaffney
Spokane
Margaret Hart
Pershing to Meet Villa Army Near U S Border
Gen Pershing acts on Funston suggestion and rushes from Columbus to field HQ after reports Villa with 1500 men is less than 100 miles from the U S post. Authorities fear Villa may strike at American outposts to harm Carranza. Thousands of Yaqui Indians terrorize Navajoa to Guaymas region, killing ranchers and wasting land.
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Webb Miller
United Press
EL Paso
Pershing
Funston
Combus
N. M
Pancho Villa
Villa
Carranza
Navajoa
Guaymas
Enrique Veladazo
Peonsa
Architect Baseborn Shapes Lovejoy Castle Restorations
Baseborn, the American architect from London, played a pivotal role in the Lovejoy castle restoration commission. His efforts influenced design choices and the castle’s historic reconstruction, guiding the project amidst challenges and differing opinions.
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Lovejoy
London
Pandora’s Box Next novel weekly in The Star begins Monday
The Star announces a new novel a week titled Pandora’s Box starting Monday. It calls the work one of the best late novels and urges readers not to miss it.
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the Star
Mother of Geo. W. Allen Dies at 71
Mrs. Allen mother of George W. Allen local bond and insurance man died Wednesday night at age 71 after a lingering illness She had recently undergone an operation and showed some improvement Funeral plans call for burial in Denver where Judge George W. Allen resides.
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Geo. W. Allen
George W. Allen
George
W. Allen
Denver
Mra
Allen
Hop Pickers Wanted as Demand Surges in Yakima Fields
The U S labor office in the federal building at Ketave and Union Ave invites applicants for hop picking jobs in North Yakima. Demand exceeds supply with several hundred workers needed. interested parties should apply at the federal office for more information.
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Yakima
Ketave
Union A«T
Car men fail to respond to strike order in New York
Despite a strike call affecting 18 000 subway elevated and surface care workers, normal service continued as motormen on subway and IL trains operated on regular schedules. Union leaders claimed 50 percent had quit and warned power houses would close, while officials expected mayoral intervention to be useless.
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New York
Subway
Elevated
Willam B. Fitegerald
Serrike
Cara
Mitchel
Boy Beats U S Golf Champion in Amateur Match
Bobby Jones, a Atlanta juvenile, defeats Robert A. Gardner of Chicago by one hole in the third round of the United States amateur golf championship at Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa. The 18 holes end Jones one up after a tightly contested round with Gardner delivering top form.
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Merion Cricket Club
Haverford
Bobby’ Jones
Atlanta
Robert A. Gardner
Chicago
Gardner
Jones
Revenue bill nullifies fishing aid and halibut ban
Washington news: A House Senate conference committee agreed to strike the 300000 continuing appropriation for the tariff commission and to drop the Chamberlain amendment. The measure would have allowed no new funds for a permanent tariff commission and bans on importing halibut and salmon except in bond from another U S port.
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Washington
House and
Senate
Tariff Commission
United States
Bond
Man Helps Woman Then Steals Souvenir Blanket
A stranger offered to help Mrs. M E Wadsworth into her 715 Alder Street home late Monday night after she fell on the step. He assisted her and then left, and she later reported the purple Elks souvenir blanket she had from The Dalles was missing.
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M. E. Wadsworth
Alder St
Dalles
Poindexter Wins Big Again in Washington Race
In 6 years Poindexter again leads the field with about 60 percent in Eastern Washington and 57 percent in Seattle and King County. Spokane polls show him beating all opponents combined, while Tacoma and Pierce County favor Poindexter over Humphrey and Burke.
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Poindexter
Washington
Tacoma
Pierce County
Gen. Ashton
Seattle
King County
Judge Burke
The
Star
Spokane
Humphrey
Burke
Consumers' League to Meet at Kilbourne Street Home
The Consumers League will gather at Mrs. A. J. Goddard's home 1050 Kilbourne St tomorrow for a nonpartisan meeting. All candidates and supporters are invited to attend in the afternoon and evening.
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Consumers’ League
A. J. Goddard
Kilbourne St
Free Art School Sessions Announced by Mint
The Northwest National Liberal Arts and Science league offers four free art lessons and lectures led by Miss L. A. Mint. The program runs September 11 12 13 and 14 in room 105 Labor Temple with sessions starting at 7:30 PM.
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Northwest National Liberal Arts and Science League
Missl. A. Mint
Labor Temple
Three Young Bandits Rob Seattle Man on Road
A trio in a big Winton car with no license robs motor parties, taking $50 cash, $100 in gold, and a diamond ring from C. F. Martin near Sumner at 2 a.m. They forced Martin from his car, fired a shot, and escaped toward Seattle. Police and sheriff’s office pursued but found no trace. The offenders were described as two 22–25 year olds in light colored suits and a heavier man at the wheel.
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C. F. Martin
Ern Bank
Sumner
Martin
South Bend
Seattle
Payroll probe under way in county district payroll forgery case
Deputy Prosecutor Carmody began reviewing payrolls and warrants possibly forged in the South districts. Burns detectives identified dummy workers and forged warrants, locating six missing employees in O'Brien. Investigators seek those who received pay envelopes for nonworking individuals and aim to uncover who forged signatures and diverted funds.
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Carmody
Burns Det
Tives
Burnes
O'Brien
Burns
John Johnson
Fainting Woman At Laundry Sparks Brief Police Report
Police and city physician investigated a fainting incident at 2609 Jackson to aid Miss Anna Thorburn of 2030 Ingersoll Place. They found poor ventilation and heat at a basement mangle where she worked ten days, with another worker Miss Ndith Heinckelman reportedly fainting in similar conditions. The clerk filed the report for the state labor commissioners.
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Central Station
Chad Hallard
Ballard
Jackson
Anna Thorburn
Ingersoll Place
City Hospital
U S Expert Urges Seattle Businessmen to Seize China Market
J Arnold American commercial attache to Peking tells Seattle Commercial Club that China will become the world’s leading buyer within 20 years. He cites Seattle as China’s nearest port and urges formation of a Seattle Chinese society to study future opportunities. Arnold plans coast to coast talks and a public address at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Seattle
Seattle Commercial Club
J Arnold
Peking
China
Arnold
America
Pacific Coast
Gulf
Atlantic
Middle West
Chamber of Commerce
Senators Clash Over Franking Privilege Fight in Senate Over Franking Misuse
Washington Sept 7 The franking privilege used by senators and congressmen to fund campaigns nearly sparked a fist fight between Sen Ashurst of Arizona and Sen Curtis of Kansas during debate on the Owen corrupt practices act. Curtis urged stricter limits, citing a letter Ashurst wrote that was printed in the congressional record and sent at government expense.
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Washington
Senate
Ashurst
Arizona
Curtis
Kansas
Senator Curtis
National Guard to be Mustered Out Soon
Secretary of War Baker announced that National Guard units recently moved from the border will be mustered out of federal service as soon as practicable and returned to National Guard status. About 15,000 troops, including the Second Washington, will be released and sent home unless state governors choose to keep them mobilized.
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Washington
National Guard
Baker
Poindexter challenges Humphrey to tariff debate before Seattle Aberdeen
Howard M. Rice on behalf of Senator Poindexter issues a renewed debate challenge to Congressman Humphrey. The offer calls for a joint tariff discussion or any campaign issue, with possible Seattle or Aberdeen locations and dates noted.
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Poindexter
Humphrey
Seattle
Howard M. Rice
Ellis de Bruler
Aberdeen
North Yakima
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Miles Poindexter
Sen. Poindexter
Free Art School
BOY Bandits
Ross
Peking Shanghai
Rivilege
N. G
Howard M., Rice
Senator Poindexter
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