Drunken thefts and robberies mar festive fleet stay
Reported incidents include Gene John Matson of St. Louis who was doped and robbed of 60 dollars after being offered a drink as the fleet stayed. Ten victims suffered in a get rich quick scheme with room thefts prevalent. Notable losses include Steve Pambalis of Rosedale hotel who lost 210 cash and a 450 check, and H Abel of 621 Jackson Street who missed 50. A large number of automobile and motorcycle accidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matson
St. Louis
Eider
Steve Pambalis
Rosedale
H Abel
Jackson Sr
Germany to Prohibit Public Gambling After Sept 14
Berlin Sept 15 The German government announces a ban on gambling in public places and social clubs effective after Sept 14 by order of Minister of Defense Noske. The measure targets public gambling houses and organized gaming societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Defense Noske
Alleged Dope Handler Held in City Jail
Joe Billie 86 alleged narcotic peddler is held on an open charge pending investigation in the city jail. Sergeant W H Ageen says Billie operates from four rooms in the city at Donald hotel 819 Howell Street lodging house 810 Olive College hotel 4000 14th Ave and rooming house 808 Olive Street. Frank Tenhoff 28 and Roy Craves 25 were arrested with Billie and held on open charges. Billie was previously arrested last week and released on 5000 cash bail and turned over to federal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Billie
W. H. Ageen
Hillie
Donald Hotel
Howell St
Olive
College Hotel
14Th Ave. M. E
Olive St
Frank ‘Tenhoff
Roy Craves
Millie
Billie
Race bettors find new system to win
New York bettors claim a new racing strategy based on past performances. They say horses starting from post position four win more often and advocate betting on four with a progression until a winner emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lemon Lotion Promises Freckle and Tan Removal
A cheeky advert promotes a lemon based lotion made with two lemons and Orchard White to whiten freckled sunburnt and tanned skin. It claims quick clearing of freckles windburn and tan with a pleasant fragrance and harmless use, sold cheaply at grocers and drug stores.
Shadow play and a bedtime race with a jockey
A Seattle note invites children to a shadow play with a US eagle and a silver dollar emblem. Readers form shadows with hands, reveal a racing jockey on a fiery steed, and craft paper hats to complete the scene before bedtime from Granny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dear Dolly Dums Letters on Marriage and Dilemmas
In a candid correspondence Dolly-Dumps asks Joan for advice on a tangled love situation. She recounts a plan involving Eric Wallis and Mollie Wiggins and questions whether gratitude and pity justify marriage. The tone mixes humor with concern over trust, duty, and possible heartbreak.
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Bilversand Lake
Joan
Eric Wallis
Wiggins
Renteville
Willie Mason
Mollie Wiggins
Wallis
England
Eric
Dolly-Dumps
Tanlac credited with restoring strength for Seattle plasterer
FE McCoy of 506 Sixth Ave South Seattle describes six years of stomach trouble rheumatism and muscle knots then credits Tanlac with dramatic improvement after eight bottles restoring appetite energy and mobility. He says he can work harder eat normally and feels like a new man. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
FE. McCoy
Sixth Avenue South
Seattle
Tiwan
Tanlac
Bartell Drug Stores
Disorderly Cafe Lockup At Seente Cafe
Police lock the Seente cafe at 1605 First Ave after a wild Saturday night. Owner Laura Cote, 25, jailed for conducting a disorderly place. Twenty five patrons face Police Judge Gordon on drunk and disorderly charges after drinking elder liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seente Cafe
First Ave
Laura Cote
Gordon Monday
Six year old boy makes long walk to see great man
A six year old boy named Eugene Watthews walked from 1717 Bellevue to the New Washington hotel to see a great man. A policeman found him and carried him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
New Washington Hotel
Eugene Watthews
Wm. P. Watthews
Poiceman
Peter Discovers Snowflake The Snow Bunting Arrives
In a snow filled afternoon Peter Rabbit sees winter arrival Snowflake the Snow Bunting. The white plumage contrasts with Dotty the Tree Sparrow and Slaty the Junco as they forage, while Peter asks if Snowflake will stay for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Johnny Chuck
Rough Brother
North Wind
Mr. Sun
Peter
Jack Frost
Polar Sea
Dotty
Slaty
Snowflake
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Pike Street
Wilton Rugs
Boeldt
3D Ave
Td Ave
Scott & Bowne
Scott's
Gene
Hans
Steinway
Weber, Steck and Stroud
Sherman
Lay & Co
Spokane
Third Avenue
Pine
Tacoma
Portland
ITC 2
Homer
Beckley
McCoy
The
Rhodes Co
Choice
Copenhagen
Thornton W. Burgess
T. W. Burgess
Jones
Elliott
Fourth Avenue
4Th Virginia
Charles Schwartz
Greosen
Universal Food Chopper
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