Wolff clemency pleas flood governor after doom for Seattle boy
Governor Stephens returns to a pile of letters and petitions opposing the death sentence of Roy Wolff, Seattle youth scheduled to die at San Quentin on October 22. The state pardon board's recommendations are pending, with no public comment from the governor. Clemsy appeals have come from Washington and California groups and Wolff's Yakima parents.
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Bacramento
Cal
Stephens
Roy Wolff
Seattle
San Quentin
Pacific Coast
State Advisory Pardon Board
Altho
clem@mcy
Wolff
Washington
Yakima
California
George Aims to Leave With King’s Approval
London reports that Lloyd George seeks the king’s permission to depart England now that peace time has begun. The crown grants requests, as a premier cannot land on foreign soil without royal consent. Historical note recalls Gladstone’s yacht trip and wartime breaches by Lloyd George.
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London
England
Lloyd George
Gladstone
Queen Victoria
Helping Father He Gets Pinched
In San Francisco on September 23 Patrolman saw Thomas Smith dragging a vacuum along the road. He claimed it belonged to his father and said he was hiding it to keep the father from working. Smith was jailed on a larceny charge.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Smith
Hay fever control via vaccination against plant pollen
A historic note reports success in preventing hay fever through vaccination targeting plant pollen. The claim suggests a medical advance that could reduce allergy symptoms by immunization.
Bill Will Get It on Mrs. Leaves
Portland dispatch notes William Vale seeks a burglar and his wife’s return from the country. He sighs over missing silverware and a kitten that slipped out when a door screen was left open. He wonders how to tell his wife of the lapse.
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Bill
Mrs. Leaves
Portland
William Vale
Whistle Cop Is Latest Wrinkle in Maysville
MAYSVILLE KY Sept 23 This city has a whistle cop N L Walsh new officer must report any unnecessary whistle blowing by locomotives on the C and O railroad Residents here had complained of the noise.
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Maysville
N. L. Walsh
Monkey Testifies in Court in Constantinople Murder Case
In Constantinople on September 12 a circus monkey was called as a witness in a murder trial. A circus manager was killed in the monkey house, and a man and wife were brought before the court. The monkey displayed rage and terror, and the court found the couple guilty.
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Constantinople
Harry Levich Injured in Phantom Dream Battle
Des Moines, Sept. 23. Harry Levich said his dream fight left him with a dislocated shoulder after wrestling with a phantom adversary. He told city surgeons the dream reversal left him sore and worried.
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Dream
Des Moines
Harry Levich
Harry
Wrangel claims victory as 86th Soviet division routed in Crimea
Wrangel announces his forces routed the 86th Soviet division in Crimea and report 2100 prisoners. He says Dolsheviata are retreating northeast and that his advance has penetrated Ukraine. Warsaw reports a joint operation with Polish forces expected soon.
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London
Cien
Polish and Lithuanian Troops Resume Hostilities
Polish communique reports renewed fighting with Lithuanian forces. Both sides bombarded Polish outposts at Lake Gluche while Bolshevik pursuit continued in the Volhynia region.
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Warsaw
Lake Gluche
Volhynia
Stilwell Re elected WCTU Leader for 15th Term
Mrs. Mary I Stilwell was today named president of the King county branch of the W C T U for the 15th consecutive time after her election at the close of the 31st annual convention. New officers include Clara Ansorge Fuller as vice president Lillian Manny as secretary and Nettie E Olson as treasurer. Italy reportedly grows about 4 800 000 lemon trees yielding 1 200 000 000 lemons annually.
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Mary 1. Stilwell
King County
3Ist
Methodist Protestant Church
16Th Ave
John St
Clara Ansorge Fuller
Lillian Manny
Nettie E. Olson
Issaquah
Watch charm returned after nine years in Milford
Milford Ohio resident Herbert C Heed auditor of Clermont county had a Masonic emblem watch charm lost nine years earlier. A Channelon Indiana fisherman found it in a three pound catfish caught in the Ohio river aboard the Ohio river steamer Greenland at Huntington West Virginia wharf. The fisherman sent a letter explaining the charm bore the name and address Herbe Co Teed Milford Ohio engraved on it and identity was confirmed.
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Milford, C
Milford
Herbert C. Heed
Clermont County
Ohio River
Huntington
W. Va
Reed
Herbe Co. Teed
Milford, O
Alaska Resources Textbook Used by Seattle Students
A Chamber of Commerce Alaska bureau booklet will serve as a textbook for Seattle high school students in commercial geography. T. K. Cole, assistant superintendent, notes the guide covers Washington and Alaska resources and industries for intensive study.
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Alaska
Death in Death Valley Foreman Died Amid Desert Heat
In Death Valley Patrick H. Porsney foreman for the mine died on the hot desert sands while cooling. Water streams were within half a mile, per A G Kirby superintendent of the mine.
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Angeles
Patrick H. Porsney
Death Valley
A. G. Kirby
Porseney
Peerade plans and parade route described in local notice
A colorful event preview notes squads from local outfits including Generals and colonels joining buck privates in a town parade. The Second division promises a snappy line while Grand Army of the Republic veterans ride. The route runs from Second Ave and Virginia to First Ave to Yestler Way then back to Virginia, with a 7 PM start as residents are urged to attend.
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Jack
Elke
Guard of Honor
Moose Lodge
Dan Landon
Bill
Dan
Grand Army of the Republic
Second Ave
Virginia
First Ave
Yestler Way
Evening School Enrollment Expands in Seattle
Enrollment in Seattle evening schools began with 1 160 students and will run Friday from 7 15 to 9 15 pm. First regular session Monday evening at the same hall. Classes open to residents over 17, offering high school and commercial subjects with new textiles store display and millinery courses. Enrollment is $3, mostly refunded. most classes are free. Last year 9 600 enrolled. this 18th year aims for higher totals. If a subject has demand and a teacher, it will be offered.
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Seattle
KB. Wiemi
Man Dies of Shock After Price Question in Martins Ferry
Henry Myers aged 60 collapsed beside his wagon in Martins Ferry Ohio after a woman asked the price of beans. The incident is reported amid local chatter about Referendum Bill No 2 and the so called Bonus Bill, with residents remarking on perplexing political talk.
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Martins Ferry
Henry Myers
Jerry
Baby Shop Economies Second Floor Sale Items
A second floor baby shop sale lists bargains on soft soles satin and Mary Jones shoes at 95c, pink and blue gingham aprons at 60c, boys blue suits with red piping at 85c, rubberized rain coats sizes 2 through 6 at 8.95 and 9.95, white leggings at 2.45, blue warm outing flannel skirts with muslin waists at 85c, white enamel beds with rubber tires at 5.95, and white outing pinning blankets and Gertrudes at 50c.
36 Inch Cretonnes for Quilts and More
36 inch cretonnes in blue pink yellow and green priced at 35c a yard. Ideal for quilts cushions hangings and household bags. Durable fabric ready for crafting and repair projects at low cost.
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Cretonnes
Drapery Remnants Half Price
The store offers Marquisette nets Cretonnes and Madras drapery remnants at half price in 1 to 3 yard lengths.
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Marquisette Nets
Cretonnes
Madras
Cretonne Covered Pillows For Porch Use
Drapery section on the fourth floor offers cretonne covered pillows priced at one dollar each filled with silk floss and featuring a hand strap and pocket suitable for porch use.
Remnants Half Price at Shopping Booth Main
A shopping booth offers half price on remnants, ribbons, laces, furs, and embroidery. The listing highlights bargains on fabric scraps and textile trims.
Apron Special Promotes Percale Slip-Over Aprons
An apron sale highlights $1.29 percales in slip-over style available in light and dark colors with braid trim. The notice points readers to the second floor apron section.
100 Pairs Women's Ribbed Cotton Drawers Size 36 Sale
A local ad announces 100 pairs of women's ribbed cotton drawers in size 36 reduced to 49 cents each, highlighting a clearance sale and limited stock.
Corset Shop Discounts Bulk Reduction on Undergarments
A local corset shop announces marked-down inventory with about 75 corsets and Gotham elastic girdles cut to 1.45 dollars and about 10 R G corsets in sizes 19 and 20 at 50 cents. Front closing mesh bandeaux price set at 2 for 85 cents. Located on the second floor.
Banded Hats Special Two Fifty For Clean-cut Hats
Jobber's lot of clean-cut hats for street or business wear with black tibeline tops colored facings and droop or straight brims. A real chance to get a smart hat at a very low price in the millinery section on the third floor.
Hosiery Section Clearance Deals Highlight Stockings Sale
Clearance in the Hosiery Section offers women cotton stockings in tan with reinforced heel toe and elastic hem top. 3 pairs for $1.00 or 50c a pair, 8 pairs for $1.00.
Socks Reduced to Clearance Price Per Pair
Clearance notice for slightly soiled socks offered at 35c each or three pairs for STOCKING SECTION UPPER MAIN.
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