Minnie Deaver’s misled romance ends in murder
Minnie Deaver, enticed by two men in youth, married James R. Deaver and later Holt. Holt, 27, is found murdered in Seattle streets. Deaver, 46, is jailed. Deaver’s widow describes a troubled union and her certainty of the crime. She recalls Holt’s peevishness and Deaver’s suggested involvement as a boarder.
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James R. Deaver
United States Marines
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Denver
Deaver
Molt
Man 81 Marries 17-Year-Old for Inheritance Scheme
In San Francisco Hana Lynd 81 marries Ella Carson 17 to secure Lynds Coalinga estate. The match follows Lynds demand for money to cover taxes and property improvements. The story threads through jealousy, a friend named Holt, rumors of infidelity, and a fatal gunfire incident at Holt store.
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Hana Lynd
Ella Carson
Coalinga
Lynd
Day by day the flag bears dignity in dawn light
A nostalgic scene recalls daily flag raising by eager boys in a schoolyard and a bakery doughnut giveaway. The piece contrasts youthful patriotism with social critique, praising simple acts of kindness over grand philanthropic schemes while condemning Confederate era imagery and prejudice.
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Calexico Last Night
Five strong tremors rocked Calexico California during the night with the longest jolt lasting about 15 seconds No damage occurred but visitors and residents were alarmed by the shaking city officials reported no injuries or property loss.
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Calexico
Cal
California to Vote on Jap Peril
California voters may see an anti Japanese initiative on the ballot. The Anti Japanese association of California seeks to amend the constitution to bar Japanese citizens and stop auto citizen children of Japanese parents from undermining land ownership. Senator Sharkey supports drastic measures to end what he calls picture brides and land grabbing.
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Martinez
United Press
Sharkey
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United States
Awa
Anti
America
Inman
Sacramento
Sugar relief now in sight
Relief from the acute sugar shortage was promised by F. H. Baxter, manager of the Kelley Clarke Co, wholesalers, local agents for the Western Sugar Refinery, Tuesday morning after a San Francisco telegram said a large shipment was en route. He cited train blockades from a caved‑in tunnel and the San Francisco longshore strike as causes of delays.
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Kelley- Clarke Co
Western Sugar
Home Office
San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific Railway
Baxter
May Avert Big Strike In Coast Shipyards
A government order rescinded today would block a wage increase eight cents per hour for Coast shipyard workers, prompting a potential nationwide strike. A national conference in Washington is to seek a prevention plan with AF of L officials, Shipping Board reps, and Franklin D Roosevelt attending.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Washington
William M. Short
State Federation of Labor
Wilson
National Capital
James O'Connell
Metal Trades Division
American Federation of Labor
J. L. Ackerson
United States Shipping Board
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Prosecutor to Charge James Deaver With Murder
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Carmody announced a formal murder charge will be filed against James K R Deaver probably Wednesday after a police grilling for information on Alki grocer H Holt’s killing Saturday night. Investigators Kent and Carmody spent hours canvassing the area and interrogating neighbors seeking a description of the man who fired four shots. A neighbor, Mrs R M Latham, says she saw Deaver near her 4230 Alki avenue property shortly after the shooting, while plainclothes officers gathered outside his home and tenthouse.
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Carmody
Deaver
H. Holt
Alki Grocer
W. B. Kent
John Carmody
Holt
Kent
Green
Fourth Ave
Pike St
R. M. Latham
Alkiave
Latham Saya
Americans Rough Says Ludendorff End War Demanded
The German commander predicts a rough end to the conflict after the Picardy disaster in August 1918 labeling August 8 as the Black Day of the German army in the war. The Star today carries his view that the war must be ended.
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Dorff
Picardy
Star
My Thoughts and Actions by Gen. Eric Von Ludendorff
An excerpt from My Thoughts and Actions by General Eric Von Ludendorff is presented under copyright with notes on publication rights. The text recalls August 8 as a pivotal day for the German army and references cautious retreat orders from General Headquarters.
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Gen
Eric von Ludendorff
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