Two Weeks of Marriage Ends in Public Scorn for Cartoonist
Famous cartoonist Homer Davenport explains his failed marriage after a two week acquaintance. He says the union was a travesty, differences grew, and he faced alimony charges while recovering from illness. Davenport blames rushed marriage and notes hopes for readjustment failed.
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Ran Maen Wah
Beer “Sontine
New York
Homer Davenport
A.G. Spaulding
Point Lome
United Press
Davenport
Man Leaves Morris Plains Home After character rumors
The narrator explains that after two years living in separate apartments in the same Morris Plains house he chose to leave to protect his family’s happiness. He began this step only after his wife and he endured stories about his character circulated by Mrs. Davenport.
Grant seeks reconsideration of order canceling warrants
Grant and his attorney T H Crawford appeared before the court at Gowst Mount Febebb ing seeking a reconsideration of an order canceling warrants in his favor. Warrants expire after seven years if uncalled for, a matter in question as Grant appeals to the court. The session aims to conclude tonight or tomorrow.
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Grant
T. H. Crawford
Mount
Mitchell cites weather as cause of three US mine disasters
John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president says changeable atmospheric conditions caused the three mine disasters this week totaling 168 deaths. He cites Primero Colorado 75 dead Loa Esperanzas Mexico 63 dead Paulau mine Browder Kentucky 30 dead. Cold air entering workings mixes with warm depths creating dangerous gas.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
America
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Primero
Colorado
Loa Esperenanzas
Mexico
Paulau
Browder
Kentucky
Mitchell
Surveys and gas plant discussed for La Grande route
Northwest Corporation officials in Portland confirm plans for a Walla Walla interurban railroad to run from Milton through the Blue Mountains to the Grande Ronde and Wallowa valleys with power supplies from Minam or Wallowa rivers. London money backs the project as surveys proceed and April or May are cited for progress. A gas plant in La Grande is also discussed though not yet decided.
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Northwest Corporation
Portland
Walla Walla
Blue Mountains
Milton
Grande Ronde Y Valley
Summerville
Welsh
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific
la Grande
Minam
Wellowa
Des Shutes
Grande Ronde
Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee Meets in York
The Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee gathers in New York for a pivotal meeting on reforming football rules. While critics push for forward pass relief and changes to diving tackle and interference, expected actions remain uncertain as discussions continue into tomorrow.
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New York
Frb
York
Hermann disputes over forest reserve boundaries and private land
At the Hermann trial Heney and Hermann clash over how the 1891 forest reserve law should be applied. The argument centers on whether a proclamation can set boundaries excluding private lands entirely surrounded by public forest and force owners to cross reserves to access outside land.
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vWand
Orneys
Hermann
Tepovey
Innr
Hitchcock
Deid
Washington
Heney
New York Yacht Club Completes Flagship Alpha
The auxiliary yacht Alpha, built at Quincy Massachusetts for Commodore James, is now practically completed and will be among the finest of its type in Atlantic waters.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Alpha
James
Quincy
Mass
Atlantic
Electric Franklin to Highlight Philadelphia Exhibition
An electric Benjamin Franklin figure in illuminated wires will headline the electrical exhibition opening in Philadelphia a week from Monday. The display features Franklin’s hat in electric lights and a kite on an electric string for a novel feature at the event.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin
Early Morning Wedding of Lincolns Daughter and Lamey
Miss Bess Helen Lincol n daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Lincoln and Samuel A Lamey a longtime O R N employee wed at the Catholic church with Rev Father Ralders officiating They sailed on No 7 to Portland then plan to visit Mobile Henderson Ky and New Orleans before returning home to settle here for good
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Bess Helen
R. L. Lincoln
Samuel A. Lamey
Father Ralders
Evangelistic team leads revival at Central Church of Christ
The Whistman and Longman evangelistic team opened last evening before a solid audience at Central Church of Christ. Mrs Whiston played piano while Longman led choruses and sang with the crowd. Evangelist Whiston delivered a fiery sermon emphasizing truth, enthusiasm, and determination. Services begin promptly at 7 30.
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Whistman & Longman
Central Church of Christ
Mre
Whiston
Longman
Evangelist Whiston
Barrie
Mike Murray Fined for Drunk and Disorderly Behavior
Mike Murray was fined 5 this morning by Recorder Cox after being found drunk and disorderly on the streets last night.
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Mike Murray
Recorder Cox
Mrs C O Zuber Visits Friends in Union
Mrs C O Zuber travels to Union to visit friends in the vicinity and spend time socializing with local acquaintances.
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Mrs. C. 8. Zuber
Union
Explosions Kill Dozens in Mexico Mine Disaster
Fragmentary report describes a mine explosion in Mexico with many casualties and missing workers. Rescue teams search for bodies and determine the extent of the disaster as authorities assess the third level of the mine.
Telephones For China Opens Yankee Line To Pekin
China to use American telephone system as Pekin installs exchanges under a New York company contract worth 150,000 dollars. The Chinese government awarded the contract after global competition, signaling a major step in expanding communications.
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Perling
Pekin
New York
Chine
Andi
New Pacific Vessel Seattle Maiden Trans Pacific Service
Seattle readers learn that the Chicago Maru begins a trans Pacific service from Yokohama to Hong Kong with a return to Seattle. The Panama Maru and the Mexican Maru start their first voyages on July 12 and January 14 respectively, with Chicago Maru due March 25 in Seattle.
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Seattle
Genattle
Orient
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Japan
Chinese telephony expansion eyed for Pekin contract
The American press notes a preliminary Pekin telephone contract with government operation for residents. Plans foresee later contracts for Canton Hankow and Tie-Tain. Projections say by 1939 one telephone per twenty people, costing about 1 billion dollars if the country reaches one per hundred. Until Pekin, China has only about 2000 antiquated phones, mostly in foreign settlements.
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Canton
Hankow
Tie-Tain
China
Pekin Exchange
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