Two Seattle Men Nabbed After Circus Robbery Attempt
Vancouver deputies shoot two men Bert Orcutt and Roy Moore as they flee a Seattle gang tied to a $30,000 circus holdup. Christine Grows Beth Moore and two children held after tip from farmer Johnson near La Center. Moore and Orcutt later listed in hospital with non fatal wounds.
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Wash
Bert Orcutt
Third Ave
Seattl
Sella Plato Cirocusa
Roy Moore
Eatule
Orcutt
Christine Grows
Seattle
Mra
Beth Moore
A. Johnson
la Center
Johnson
Washington
Moore
John Burgy
Steel
Water lilies prized as food by American Indians
Water lilies were highly valued by American Indian communities as a food source, reflecting their culinary use and reliance on aquatic plants in traditional diets.
Foolish Wives under scrutiny as Stroheim leads $2 million film
Erich von Stroheim writes and directs Universal’s Foolish Wives a two million dollar project. He cast Miss Du Pont from locale extras and oversees a seven hour censor viewing before a planned 35 city release and a projected million dollar profit.
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Erich von Stroheim
Universal
Miss du Pont
OS Angeles
Universal Film Co
Three Highwaymen Rob $20 From Vancouver Island Resident
Sunday night three masked bandits threatened Russell Jackson of Vancouver Island and forced him to surrender $20. The trio argued over the split, the tallest earning $10 while the other two received $5 each, as they fled down Washington and Main.
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Washington St
Main
Russell Jackson
Vancouver Island
Jackson
Reasons No 827 Why Taxes Are High in Seattle
An editorial outlines causes of high Seattle taxes focusing on city departments. It cites 1920 figures from the Tax Reduction Council and highlights the city legal department as an example of tax burden drivers.
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Seattle
City Legal Department
United States
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Council
Alpheus Byers
John W. Roberts
Seattle Soldier Krause Killed In Action Arrives For Burial
Relatives report the body of George W. Krause a Seattle private killed in action has reached Hoboken and will be shipped to Seattle for burial. Krause was twice cited for bravery and served in headquarters company 631st Infantry 91st Division.
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George W. Krause
Seattle
Hoboken
Krause
631St Infantry
91St Division
Whaling Season Sets Record With 445 Catches
The latest whaling season produced a record 445 catches, marking a standout year for the fleet. This total surpasses previous seasons and highlights strong offshore harvest activity by the operators.
Resolutions Back Peace Between Canada and United States
The British American Association in Seattle passed resolutions hoping peace with Canada endures until time shall be no more and thanking all influences that preserved peace, announced Francis R. Bateman, secretary, in connection with Blaine memorial arch unveiling.
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Canada
United States
British-American Association
Seattle
Blaine
Francis R. Bateman
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