Two Killed in Auto Accident Near Washington
Ashington Sept 23 Represent Arthur M Free California Baltimore hospital suffering injuries from a smashup last night that killed two men and injured others. C Freeman representative secretary and W B Dennis Francis O were killed. Free and N A Dennis were injured. The party returning to Washington from Jam shortly after nightfall when the auto swerved on a steep grade blinded by headlights. The car overturned and rolled, with two men dying en route to hospitals in Baltimore.
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Ashington
Arthur M. Free
California
Baltimore Hospital
C. Freeman
Dennis
Francis&o
Free
N. A. Dennis
Santo
Washington
Jme
Savage
Laurel
Baltimore
The
Protection in Mines Is Asked
Jackson Cal Sept 3 Indications that organized miners will demand protection in mines from the next legislature emerged in a letter to Stephens by James organizer for the Federation of Labor Giambruno who led miners in pension fights and a strike against mining companies He urged an impartial investigation and laws to prevent a repetition of the Argonaut disaster He also thanked Mayor Ralph of San Francisco noting union efforts to organize California miners against dangerous conditions and company opposition to protective laws
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Jackson
Cal
Stephens
James
Federation of Labor
Giambruno
Ralph San Francisco
California
Mexican Rebels Active Around Mazatlan Port
From Antonio Texas dated September 23 reports say Mazatlan and nearby towns remain contested with rebel forces under Gen Fran Murguia advancing against federal troops. Gen Francisco Serrano departs Mexico City to rejoin the Obreina campaign in Sinaloa as an under secretary of war is sent south to lead federal troops.
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Tex
Mazatland
Fran Murguia
Revolutionary Forces
Mex
Federal
Mazatú
Francisco Serrano
Mexico City
Obreina
Fuia
Sinaloa
Acto
Revolutionary Movement
Labor Board Fight Looms After November Returns
In In gt on New Jersey area a coming social session in November will see moves to abolish the labor board. Senators and congressmen fault the board for failing to function during the rail strike crisis. They blame it for prolonging conflict despite peace talks by President Harding and say a dozen bills to repeal or modify the labor act have been introduced in the House.
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Ington
Mailman Labor Board
Harding
Olympia Port District Support Spurs Kiwanis Meeting
Martin Gottfield and L Peters of the Olympia Chamber of Commerce urged the proposed port district at a Kiwanis luncheon, arguing it would boost business and foster closer chamber cooperation. The election on the plan is set for November 7.
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Olympia
Martin Gottfield
L. Peters
Olympia Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Italy Observance Marking Victor Emmanuel’s Rome Entry
Italy's July 4th observance honors the 1870 entry of Victor Emmanuel the VI into Rome, making it capital. The event on Sunday will be supported by Judge George Danworth, Dr. W H Corvo, and Dr. David C Hall.
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Italy
Fleattie
Victor Emanuel VI
Rome
George Danworth
W. H. Cor@vo
David C. Hall
Clara Skarin Denies Guilty in First Degree Murder
Clara B Skarin entered a not guilty plea in superior court on Friday for the charge of first degree murder in the death of Ferdinand Hoehbruns. A large crowd gathered at the county city building as the arraignment began at 1 p m with Skarin escorted by jail staff and guards.
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Superior Court
Clara B. Skarin
Ferdinand Hoehbruns
Misa Skarin
Balut
Austin B. Griffiths
War Tensions Rise At Ismid And Strait Closures
Morning reports noted escalating Turkish forces near Chanak and Ismid, with the Black Sea‑mediterranean straits at risk of closure. Premier George warned against a wider war, urging restraint while fearing mass casualties and potential occupation of Constantinople if Turkey proceeds.
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Constantinople
Kermhl
Kemanets
Britain
Turkey
Greece
Alles
George
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Europe
Smyrna
Turks Debate Return to Europe Under Allied Talks
Paris reports allied diplomats debating the return of Constantinople to the Turks led by Mustafa Kemal. Britain and France tentatively agreed to restore Eastern Thrace and the Dardanelles to Turkey, with cabinet approval pending. France, Britain and Italy reportedly favoring the Turks with Istanbul and Adrianople among portions to be ceded. The Near East crisis looms over ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Europe
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal
Turkey
Thrace
Straits of the Dardanelles
Poincare
Lord Curzon
Britain
France
Italy
le Journal
Curzon
Near East
England
India
Turks Move Near Capital Amid Dardanelles Tension
Heavy Turkish concentrations ring Ismid within artillery range of British posts. Mustapha Kemal commands on a front skirting Constantinople as cavalry patrols watch the Chaflak line and troops move toward the Dardanelles. Officials fear a feint at Chanak before advancing on the capital.
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Constantinople
Ismid
Mustapha Kemal
Dardanelles
Straits
Ft Ta
Chanak
Bucket Brigade Rescues Babies From Medina Fire
Nurses from the Medina Baby home part of the Pacific Coast Rescue Society evacuated thirty orphan babies amid smoke and flames when the Medina home burned. The little boy pictured rested against pillows, safe away from the blaze as communities aided recovery efforts and funds were pledged.
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Bucket Brigade
Medina Baby Home
Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society
Seattle
Citizens of
Dina
Ring
Community Fund
Medina
Brutal Punishments Past at Walla Walla Prison Revealed
An article exposes former torture practices at the Walla Walla state penitentiary and details current overcrowded cells, lack of toilets, and unsanitary buckets. It notes the cross torture era ended only under external pressure and critiques inmate conditions in wings 1 through 4 and 2 through 6 used for visitors.
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J. T. Burke
St Lw
Send America Fleet to Turk Zone
Washington urges a strong U S battleship squadron in Turkish waters to influence Near East affairs. The piece warns a world war is brewing and a European collapse would harm U S industry while urging American influence to prevent Turkish reconquest of Constantinople and a divided Christian world.
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America
Turk Zone
Washington
United States
Near East
Europe
Nero
Great Britain
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Stantinople
Vienna
Mahomet
Asaticn
China
Asia
Minos
Levant
Woman Sought in New Jersey Death Mystery
Police and county detectives launch hunt for a woman described by Charlotte, daughter of Mrs Mills, wife of the sexton, in the death of Rev Howard Hall. The suspect is said to have terrifying eyes, manlike strength, and a jealous disposition.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Howard Hall
Mills
Charlotte
N Y World Editors Clash Over Free Speech Rights
The N Y World editorial questions the courts power to curb free speech and presses. It notes trials for editors like Sanders, cites Judge Ross ruling, and condemns threats by Daugherty and administration influence against lawful protest and constitutional rights.
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Sanders Fioes
Ross
Sanders
Daugherty
Memphis
Government Wins Temporary Injunction On Interstate Obstruction Case
On September 11 the government secured a temporary restraining order. After three weeks of arguments by Attorney General Daugherty and assistants, Judge Wilkerson granted the injunction. The ruling cites the Debs case and asserts federal power to keep interstate highways and railroads free from obstruction as a public nuisance.
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Daugherty
Hun
Wilkerson Enaid
United States
General Equity
Court of Equity
Douglas and former bankers charged with crime
A letter from Lady Willie Forbus addresses a public dispute over indictments of Douglas and former bankers. She defends the grand jury and challenges an official to present before the electorate, proposing arrangements within the next week. The correspondence signals political tension surrounding the charged individuals.
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Willie Forbus
Church closes big convention in Portland
The 47th triennial general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church in Portland, after days of sessions and a monster mass meeting, claimed success. Deputies and bishops approved key resolutions on priestly consecration across denominations, canonical marriage rules, and church polity while retaining fermented wine in communion and selecting a new national church council president. Women were barred as lay readers and changes were made to the book of common prayer.
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Frank A
House of Bishops
National Church Council
Thomas F. Gallor
Ten Hewmer
Book of Common Prayer
Holy Communion
Beptam
How This Man Analyzes the Court Quarrel
John E. Ayer of Seattle comments on a court quarrel in The Star letter. He argues the judicial dispute over county cases and bank failures appears unproven and scenic, urging the prosecutor to calmly explain the banking situation rather than display indignation.
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Douglas
Austin FE. Griffiths
Superior
John E. Ayer
Seattle
the Star
County Commission
Joan E.ayer
M. Vv
Pacific Telephone Rates Denied legal by Seattle suit
Charlee OQ Myers manager of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co in Seattle states that the company properly applied to the Washington public service commission for continued rates after federal control and that those rates remained lawful after July 1, 1919.
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Pacific Ae & Telegraph Co
Seattle
Charlee OQ. Myers
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
United States
Pub. No Service Commission
State of Washington
Department of Public Works
Stevenson Freed on Murder Charge
In Everett, after a two hour deliberation in Judge Bell s superior court department a jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Don Stevenson a railroad worker charged with the murder of A A Armour a Seattle salesman
Child Killed as Theater Floor Collapses in Pittsburg
An eight year old girl Madaline Kunkle was killed and 38 children were injured when the floor of a motion picture theater collapsed, dropping them into the basement during a free school show attended by about 50 youngsters.
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Pittsburg
Madaline Kunkle
Funeral for J A Winge musician of Seattle and New York
Funeral services for John A. Winge 62 musician of Seattle and New York will be Sunday at 1 30 p m at Emmanuel Lutheran church Interment Mount Pleasant cemetery Winge life member of the Musicians union of New York local Musicians association and a Mason Alki lodge He died of a second paralytic stroke after seven months following a previous stroke while playing a bass violin at the Blue Mouse theater He had wide musical experience
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John A. Winge
Seattle
New York
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Winge
Musicians’ Union of
New York City
Musicians’ Association
Alki Lodge
Blue Mouse Theater
Knights of Columbus Evening School Opens Monday
The Knights of Columbus will open an evening school on Monday October 17 in the former Seattle College building at 916 Marion Street West. W. J. Smith is named principal of the new program.
Frayed Appeal Urges Help for Troubled Regions
Fragmentary text shows a plea for assistance to Washington to address troubled areas before war expands. The fragment hints at civilization urging action and keeping feet from advancing into conflict.
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Ity
Washington
Pendleton Roundup Sees 20000 Attend Second Day
Pendleton Oregon reports 20000 spectators on the second day of the Pendleton Roundup. The third day promises similar crowds as Miss Thelma Thompson, daughter of Sam KR Thompson of Pendleton and a former University of Washington student, serves as this year's rodeo queen.
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Pendleton Roundup
Pendleton
Ore
Thelma Thompson
Sam KR. Thompson
University of Washington
Happiness Homes Open In Seattle Model Houses
Crowds attend christening of two model homes in Seattle as Mayor Brown outlines electricity’s reach from source to service. Walter K. Jones and Philip F. Apfel take charge of N Broadway and Mount Baker Park homes, open daily 2 to 10 with guided tours through rooms and lectures.
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Lakewood Ave
Mount Maker Park
Harry Byrne
Klectric Club of
Seattle
Edwin J. Brown
Brown
FE. Maltby
Viettora
Bothell Boulevard Dedication Set for October 7
The Bothell Boulevard near Lake Forest Park is to be officially dedicated on Saturday October 7 with ceremonies at 3 30 p m led by former Beattle school superintendent Frank B Cooper The roadway will open at 4 30 p m Speakers will include county and city officials and Lieut Gov W J Coyle Other towns along the boulevard will mark the opening that afternoon
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Bothell Bird
Lake Forest Park
Frank B. Cooper
Beattle Schools
W. J. Coyle
Session of Peace League Nears End
After two days, the Washington State Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom holds its convention at the Y W C A. More than 60 delegates attend as officers are elected and the session winds down on Saturday afternoon.
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Washington State
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Ten Foot Fall Endangers West Seattle Fireman
David Reed, 35, a fireman in the West Seattle high school heating plant, fell ten feet from a boiler and struck his head on a spike and his side on another projection. He was unconscious and taken home to 2506 Walndt Ave. Doctors feared a brain concussion.
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David Reed
West Seattle
Reed
Walndtave
Automatic Elevator Declared Dangerous in City
City Health Officer H M Read condemned a proposal to install automatic elevators in the city public safety building. Read warned the devices are dangerous to children and noted few people understand their operation.
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City Public Safety
H. M. Read
Read
Beacon Hill Pet Kennel Removal Petition Denied
Beacon Hill residents petitioned the city council to remove a local dog kennel claiming it is obnoxious to the neighborhood. The request should be denied to avoid singling out one kennel that could expose the city to damages or a salt for damages, per Corporation Counsel Walter F. .
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Beacon Hill
Eeporation
Walter F
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and flowers
The sentence notes Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as a great lover of flowers, highlighting her affinity for blooms and garden imagery.
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Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Dr Loughney's Human Bake Oven claims dramatic rehab
A letter from Paul Vallender of Seattle extols Dr Loughney's bake treatment for arthritis, alleging rapid recovery from disability. It describes regained strength, better mobility, and improved digestion, with offices at Fifth and Union and a book offer for free by mail.
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New Richmond
Dr. Loughney
Fifth and
Union
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