Swan Peterson or Prisoner Fingerprints May Aid Inquiry
Tacoma jail holds Swan Peterson, the Ramley murder suspect, who denies knowledge of the crime. Doctors claim the same assailant killed the Hill family near Portland and the Cobl family, with fingerprint and footprint evidence tying the cases, and that the killer is left handed.
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Tacoma
Swan Peterson
Archie and
Nettle Cobl
Ramley
Peterson
Meeker
Cathey
Portland
Hill
Archbishops to Advanes Rome Cardinals At Conclave
It is asserted that Archbishops Ireland and Farley will become cardinals at the next conclave, according to good authority in Rome on July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advanes
Rome
Ireland
Farley
McNamara Defense Prepares for October Trial
Los Angeles July 15. McNamara case trials set for October 10. Defense attorneys outline months of work including sorting through five thousand pages of transcript evidence, extensive nationwide travel, and summons of numerous witnesses. No further legal steps expected before trial commencement.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara
Fifth generation born into Wallace family in Indiana
Lola Starns of Wallace is recognized as representative of the fifth living generation of her father and mother families. Her paternal ancestors include A. E. Starnes and Lowla Alward with Lewis Alward as the great grandfather. Her maternal line traces to Hattie Grimes and further to A. B. Grimes with ties to Lafayette.
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Beth Wallace
Ind
Lola ‘Staans
Wallace
Teid Starnes
A. EB. Starnes
A. FE. Starnes
Lowla Alward
Lewis
al- Warl
Mary Abyard
Hattie Stars
Mra
Alb. Grimes
A. Grimes
Philpott
Yedilo
A. B. Grimes
Mras
W. L. Grimes
Lafayette
Helix people timed in city today by Tt. Lewis
Tt Lewis is timing the Helix people in the city today, coordinating crowd flow and event pacing to ensure orderly movement and compliance with local guidelines.
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A. Tt. Lewis
Helix
Kentucky tragedy spurs jail lynch fears
Burnelde July 15 Deputy Sheriff James Ellis and John Helton were spirited away from the Somerset jail to avert a lynching after they shot and killed Magistrate Beaty and Constable Heath as they arrived in court to answer minor charges.
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Burnelde
James Ellis
John Helton
Somerset
Beaty
Heath
Ellis
Helton
Charg
Woman Defends Home Subdues Drunken Intruder
Mrs. Collins of 1416 East Court Street fought off John Ott who forced his way into her home after drinking heavily. She struck him with a hammer, restrained him until police arrived, and Ott was fined 26 dollars in city court after resisting arrest and injuring an officer.
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Collins
East Court Street
John Watt
Ott
Babe Falls Four Stories and Escapes
New York Brooklyn couple John Kelly and wife at 152 Eighth Street awoke to find an ambulance surgeon with their 13 month old, James, whose head bore cuts and scratches after falling four stories from a fire escape to a garbage pile. The infant survived and laughed after treatment.
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New York
John Kelly
Eighth Street
Brooklyn
James
Mile
Tieavy Wright Championship Artangiod Details
Lown reports on July 15 that Thirty thoge and Wollaps expect a win or draw, securing Champion Jack Johnson's September fight with Bon hardier Wells. Details remain until articles are signed, with all terms finalized.
Uneasiness Deepens in East vs West Textile Trade
Clarence M. Bishop of Pendleton Woolen Mills reports that eastern business is more unsettled than western, with cautious retail and jobbing buyers. Textile goods fears of overstocking and decline, tariff agitation driving unrest, but business leaders seek an economic adjustment. Bishop met textile leaders in New England, bought machinery for new lines at the Pendleton mill.
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West
Clarence M. Bishop
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Atlantic
New England
Iness
Bishop
Tariff Board
Congress
Pendleton
Bridges Girl Held By Court In Abduction Case
Mildred Stridges seventeen year old girl abducted by Evelyn Arthur Lee was arraigned in the juvenile court to determine custody. The judge rejected father Stephen Bridges bid to take her to Europe or provide a California home. Court remand under advisement. Warships in sham war practiced from BaltAtlantic coast with Narra gansett Bay defenses as torpedo craft scan for an expected battleship attack next week.
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MeTuses
Europe
California
Kew Company
Chicago
Ill
Mildred Stridges
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Detton
Washington
Atlantic
Narragansett Bay
Long Island Sound
St Swithin Day Weather Beliefs Stir Skeptics
On St Swithin Day July 15 the weather bureau sharply disputes the English omen linking weather for forty days after July 16. Despite skepticism, thousands in America and England await any meteorological sign before midnight.
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St. Swithin
Washington
Sharps
Weather Bureau
St. Swith
New Bathing Pavilion Opens at Coney Island
New York reports that on July 15 the new municipal bathing establishment opened at Coney Island. Father Knickerbocker declares daily access for thirty thousand bathers, with a pavilion sixty feet wide and 409 feet long, offering private rooms, shower baths, and modern conveniences of a smart bath house.
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New York
Father Knickerbocker
Coney Island
Postmaster Thurston Resigns On 150th Anniversary
Lyman Thurston, appointed postmaster of Leicester, Massachusetts by Abraham Lincoln in 1861, has sent his resignation to the Washington Post Office Department to take effect today. His 50 years of continuous service set all records for the office.
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Washington
Lyman Thurston
Leicester
Mase
Abraham Tacoln
Post Office Department
Thurston
Deputy Accidentally Killed Near Chelan Washington
Deputy Sheriff James M. Bennett was instantly killed in Chelan Washington when his revolver discharged accidentally as he stepped over a spring to drink. The incident occurred last night and authorities are preliminarily treating it as an accidental death.
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Spokane
James M. Bennett
Chelan
Wash
Controller Bay Map Was Bogus
Washington reports that a missing war department map allegedly detailing Controller Ray entries by Richard Ryan for the Guggenheim in Alaska was deemed impossible to reach Washington from Alaska within fifteen days after entry. Gif ford Pinchot, former forest chief, confirmed the map's dubious origin and that Secretary Stimeon was informed during a thorough inspection and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Richard Ryan
Guggenhecime
Alaska
Buch & Bonafide
Gifford Pinchot
Impeachment Talk Over Attorney General Withersham
Washington July 15 Democrats charge United States Attorney General Withersham with connivance to aid in the escape of men who defrauded the government of 50000 in Alaska. Delegate Wickersham of Alaska says he gave the attorney general evidence over a year ago to indict Captain Jarvis, who died by own hand in Seattle June 2. The attorney general denies the charges and says prosecutors failed to secure enough evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United
Withersham
Alaska
James Wickersham
Jedietary Committee
Congress
Jarvis
Guggenheimse
Hile
Wickersham
Aego
Seattle
Insane Contractor Siloots Two and Kills Self
In Oakland on July 15 a quarrel over a debt led contractor George Buchler to fatally wound street car inspector Harry Kelton and bystander J Auchanbaugh before fatally shooting himself. Police say he was probably insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
George Buchler
Harry Kelton
J. Auchanbaugh
Dr Wiley Supported by American Chemical Society Branch
Cincinnati July 15 The focal division of the American Chemical Society plans Monday launch to mobilize chemists nationwide against the proposed removal of Dr. Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry in the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Chemical Society
United States
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Aviator Survives 700 Foot Plunge Revival Hopes Rise
Erie July 11 reports say Lud Mare the aviator who fell seven hundred feet yesterday is seriously injured but may recover. Hospital sources describe his condition as not life threatening and note his vitality gives fair chances for recovery.
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Erie
Mere
Feahowlink
Typhoo Typhoon Strikes, Wires Down, Observers Warn
A severe typhoon has swept through the region causing widespread damage as communication lines fail. Officials report extensive outages and observers warn this could be the worst storm in years, hampering relief and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typhoo
Mintle
Noertherminnon
Detius
Cina's First Ship Launched for Chinese Navy
London July 15 The first cruiser for the Chinese modern navy was launched at Herrow today marking a milestone in naval development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cina
London
Herrow
German Forces Land in Morocco Amid Tense Protests
July 14 dispatches from Gibraltar confirm that a German force has landed at Cape Juby, Morocco, aboard the cruiser Panther at Agadir. The landing heightens tensions as Britain France demand an immediate halt to German activities in Morocco and threaten further action.
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Lendon
Gibraltar
Cape Jaby
Morrotco
Agadir
England
France
Germany
Morocca
Many Missing After Nevada Cloud Burst
Rens Nev July 16 a massive cloudburst between Gardnersville and Lake Tichoe damaged roads and destroyed vehicles. Several automobile and diving parties are reported missing as rescuers search the washed out routes and assess the extent of the disaster.
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Nevada
Rens
Nev
Gardnersville
Lake Tichoe
Senator Lena Aids Wife With Blood Transfusion Heroics
United States Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee saved his wife Lea's life by transfusing his own blood after pneumonia struck following recovery from hospital. They left for a dry climate aboard a special train to hasten her recovery, racing west in urgent medical effort.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Luke Lena
Tennessee
Mre Lea
Lea
Deer Park
Japanese Admiral May Inspect Naval Yards
New York July 15 The Navy Department will allow Admiral Togo to inspect United States navy yards from end to end upon his arrival in August. This exception lifts the usual ban on foreigners inspecting construction work at the yards, reflecting the admiration Americans hold for the Japanese naval officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Department
Togo
Navy Yard
United States Navy Yards
Anglo Japanese treaty sparks praise and fear in Tokyo
Tokio July 15 editors discuss a new triple alliance with Great Britain United States and Japan in light of the revised Anglo Japanese treaty signed in London yesterday. Many opinions say the agreement will prevent war with the United States while editorials run favorable.
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Tokio
Great Britain
United States
Japan
London
Union Officials Sentenced for Mine Strike Violations
Denver July 16 Judge Whitford sentenced Edward Doyle and William Crawsont, United Mine Workers officers, to one year imprisonment for restraining strikers from the Golden coal stride. Twelve other miners were committed to jail pending fines. the judge denounced the union and said the miners maligned and attempted to intimidate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Whitford
Edward Doyle
William Crawsont
United Mine Workers
Jill
The Dalles Man Missing
The Dalles Ore July 15 The disappearance of T B Ackerman a prominent businessman raises fears he was murdered and his body cast into the Columbia River He had considerable money when he vanished and the case involves family and friends scrutinizing recent events
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Dalles
The
Ore
T. BD
Ackermain
Mort- Hoy
Theo
Ackerman
Columbia River
Hoe
West heads petition for Alaska coal mining commission
Governor West leads signatures on a petition urging Congress to create an Alaskan coal mining commission to supervise government lands, build a rail to tidewater, purchase colliers, and establish government coal bunkers at Astoria Coos Bay and Portland, with coal sold to the nation at cost plus handling. The project is budgeted at about 4 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Alaska
Governor West
Congress
Alaskan Conl Mining Commission
Tidewater
Controller Bay
Astoria
Coos Bay
Oregon
Washington
Commercial club forms press men entertainment committee
A special Commercial club committee led by President Smythe will welcome visiting newspaper men during the Round-up and district fair. Members named are F. W. Lampkin East Oregonian business manager W Meighan and Joseph Skrable. Arrangements will entertain many journalists from eastern Oregon towns and larger Northwest cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Smythe
Board of Managers
F. W. Lampkin
East Oregonian
W. Meighan
Joseph Skrable
Oregon
Northwest
To Quell Revolt in Hayti Rebels Win Several Engagements
Cape Haitian July 15 President Simon assumes personal command as government forces rapidly move to the island’s north to crush a rising insurrection. Rebels have gained several recent victories in engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hniytien
Simon
Hayti
Sland
Weather shifts as heat peaks at 112 today
The official thermometer rises to 112 this afternoon marking a heat spike. forecaster predicts cooler conditions for Sunday with likely thunderstorms, either tonight or tomorrow, signaling a weather shift after the intense heat.
Hampton to Spend Two Years in the East
Pen dleton high school principal A Hampton asks the board for a two year leave to study pedagogy at Columbia University New York City He will depart with his wife who will join him in New York During his four years as principal the school produced a state championship debating team for three years running The local team won the championship this year but the final debate was lost to Grants Pass
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Columbia University
New York City
A. Hampton
Pendleton High School
Hampton
McMurray Brothers
United States
Monmouth Normal
University of Oregon
East
Denver
New York
Grants Pass
Duchess Victson of Heat Dies After Stroke in London
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire died today in London after suffering a stroke at the San Down Park race meeting in San Down Park. The passing end a long era of aristocratic prominence with the duchess remembered for her charitable work and social influence.
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Duchess Victson
London
Dowager Duchess of Devonshire
Sandown Park
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