Woman Held Captive In A Lonely Cabin
In Coronado Mrs Florentino Vasquez was abducted at gunpoint by Cicilio Chavez a San Diego and Southern railroad section hand. She was kept for eight days in a National City area section house and threatened with death if she made a sound. Chavez was captured after a fight with National City officers and jailed.
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San Diego
Cal
Florentino Vasquez
Coronado
San Diego and Southern Railroad
National City
Cicilio Chavez
Vasuez
Roosevelt libel suit about to begin in Marquette
Plans were completed for the trial Monday in the $10,000 libel suit by Colonel Roosevelt against George A. Newell editor of a newspaper at Ishpeming Newell accused Roosevelt of drinking to excess Judge R C Flannigan will preside.
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Marquette
Mich
Roosevelt
George A. Newell
Newel
RC. Flannigan
Pan Hellenic bans gowns at Varsity dances
In Eugene on May 24 the Pan Hellenic at Delta Delta Delta meeting barred heavy Ball gowns and trains for Fresh maiden dances. The group approved simple white lingerie dresses to curb freshman year costs and to address expectations of resplendent society attire. They also discussed limiting Junior Week guests due to strain and expense.
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Sorority Association
Eugene
Ore
Pan Hellenic
Delta Delta Delta House
Almple
University
Polish Language Banned in Civic Government Debate
In St. Petersburg the empire Council altered the Duma bill on Poland’s autonomy, banning Polish from municipal assemblies. Critics noted the policy alienates Poland on Europe’s frontier, with Chebeko arguing Slavism and Poland’s potential as a regional force, citing historic partition grievance.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Council of Empire
Poland
M. Stolypin
Two Women Saved From Operations In Beatrice and Cary
Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine share testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. R B of Beatrice credits relief from chronic side pain after three doctors urged surgery. Mrs. Hayward Sowers of Cary reports relief from side pains backache and nervous exhaustion after using the remedy. Both say health improved and no surgery occurred.
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Beatrice
Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cary
Maine
Hayward Sowers
Eczema on Scalp Ears and Neck Prompts Cure Claim
A 1911 testimonial from Mrs. Mary Grending reports severe eczema starting on the face and spreading to the scalp ears and neck with intense itching and swelling. After months of treatment she credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clear skin and a “baby-soft” face. The ad touts Cuticura benefits for pimples rough skin dandruff and hair issues and offers free samples and a Skin Book by post.
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Utica
Denver
Colo
Mary Grendinning
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Russia defends language as bulwark against unity loss
Baron Rosen warned that if Europe faced a racial clash, Russia would stand with its frontier peoples in unity with the nation. Respondents countered that the Russian language remains a essential bulwark Russia could never surrender, preserving national cohesion.
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M. Chebeko
Baron Rosen
Russia
Japan
Poland
Europe
British and Greek clash in Salonika neutral zone
Dispatches report a new serious bulgarian greek clash near Salonika. A strong Bulgarian force violated the neutral zone on May 20, facing sharp Greek opposition. outcome of the engagement not disclosed. Also noted: train wreck near Bokosh injuring seven. Imperial Limited wreck in Canada injuring 25. Alaska railroad bill eyed by Senator La Follette. long married couple in Oregon claim historic record. various ship sales to Japan.
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London
Salonika
Athens
Washington
la Folletti
Alaska
Wilson
Oregon
Charles C. Coffinbury
Union
Michigan
Corwin CC
Coffinbury
Pierrepont
Lawrence County
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Morgan
Royal Wedding Attendance by Rulers Attends Kaiser's Daughter
Berlin May 24 The czar of Russia arrives to attend the marriage of Kaiser Wilhelm II's daughter Victoria Louise. Emperors and kings greet with embraces as secret service guards surround the depot. Elsewhere in San Mateo California Pacific Gas & Electric completes a new fireproof sub station at C Street and Fourth Avenue costing $8,000 plus $10,000 fit out.
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Berlin
Russia
Victoria Louise
King George
Kaiserin
Queen Mary
Kaiser
King Nicholas
Cesar
San Mateo
Cal
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
C Street
Fourth Avenue
Fourth and
Railroad Avenues
Columbia River Dam Project Seeks 300000 Electric Horsepower
A new dam on the Columbia River is projected to develop about 300,000 electric horsepower, signaling a major boost in regional power capacity. The proposal outlines construction and financing plans, with officials citing potential impacts on energy supply and river management.
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Columbia River
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Pope
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East Court Street
Pendleton, Oregon
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Strobiher Lessing
Edison Phonograph
Victor Victrola
Warren
J. A. Borie Lumber Co
Pendleton
Austria
Egzema
Calgary
Alberta
Imperial Limited Express
Milford
Here
Narring
Benacre
Bentala
Vandala
Fort Smith
Ark
Midland Valley
Tulsa
Okla
Bokosh
Oregon Lumber Yard
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Pacific Coast
Minneapolis and
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Kansas City
ST. Louis
Geome World
Walter Adams
A. D. Charlton
Pass’r
Portland, Ore
Pacific Power & Light
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