Root Likely Named Temporary Chairman of GOP Convention
Former Secretary of War Elihu Root appears practically chosen for temporary chairman of the Republican National convention. Senator Platt of New York conferred with President Roosevelt about the plan, and after leaving the White House he indicated confidence in Root. Platt and Senator Depew questioned suggestions that Horace Porter was being groomed for New York governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, RD. C
Elihu Root
Platt
New York
Roosevelt
Root
Depew
White House
Horace Porter
Republian
They Downed a Russian in Suspected Robbery Case
Alex Brown a bell boy and J C Gray a stenographer were arrested by Patrolmen Hubbard and Thompson after a confrontation with a Russian man. Sandy Malaski, a Russian witness, was jailed for questioning. Gray and Crown allegedly knocked the Russian down but no money was taken. only disorderly conduct charges were possible.
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Alex Brown
Bell Boy
J. C. Gray
Hubbard
Thompson
Sandy Malaski
Crown
Gray
Alfred Aller Survives Suicide Attempt and Recovers
Alfred Aller, once described in a letter to his brother as ready to kill himself, is recovering at Wayside Mission hospital after self-inflicted wounds. He has regained will to live and to enjoy life.
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Alfred Aller
Wayside Mission Hospital
British bark Lucy Para arrives after brutal Atlantic storm
The British sailing vessel Lucy Para, Captain J. H. Witt, 126 days from South Shields with cement and fire brick, reached port after a 11 day battering by a fierce gale. The ship rode high seas and a 15 foot deck breach, losing a lifeboat, with crew narrowly escaping danger. She crossed the Atlantic and rounded Cape Horn without further incident.
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Lucy Para
J. H. Witt
South Shields
Malfour- Guthrie & Co
England
Strait of Dover
English Channel
Atlantic
The
Horn
Beauty Comes High in Washington Street Barber Shop
Charles Neilson received a seven dollar charge after a massage shampoo and curls at a Washington street barber shop. He protested to owner J Holzenberg and to police but paid the bill, as barbers have long overcharged in the area though the practice has declined recently.
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Charles Neilson
Washington Street
Nelson
J. Holzenberg
Trust Monopolizes Poi Food In Honolulu Plague
A Honolulu report warns of a new trust control over patal flour used to make poi. Chinese merchants and locals fear shortages as political and economic pressure squeeze native staple foods amid tourist industry growth. The piece notes famine risk for taro and poi while describing Hawaiian diet and social tensions.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Honolulu
Liliuokaiana
Pol
John Chinaman
Islands
Tension Rises Among Natives Amid Alleyway Tangle
Report describes consternation among native communities as a chaotic scene unfolds. Grass chutes and ramshackle shacks shelter hawaiian residents who face dire apprehension while locals scrape pol bowls for scarce sustenance.
Fire in Subway Causes Smoke in New York
A subway blaze in New York disrupted telegraph and telephone lines and blocked news offices. Smoke filled the underground, sheets of it rising through the trolley conduit, making the subway appear ablaze for blocks. Damage was slight.
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New York
Nowspaper
Divorced From Insane Wife In Seattle Clairvoyant Case
Nicholas Young, a city employee, sought a divorce from his wife who is now confined in an insane asylum. He described her alleged cruel treatment and cited influence from King Bolomon a Seattle clairvoyant. The report ends with his testimony about their troubled marriage.
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Jcholas Young
Insane Asylum
King Bolomon
Seattle
Young
Pension Bill Aims To Aid Injured Civil Service Engineer
Bernard W. Murray a government construction engineer severely injured at Fort Flagler three years ago is the subject of a strong Washington push to pass a pension bill. The effort is led by the local delegation with hopes of eventual success. Hourn's Millinery 15 Third Ave.
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Bernard W. Murray
United States Civil Service
Murray
Fort Flagler
Washington
Grand Opera House hosts two match wrestling tourney
A two match event at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday April 18 features A McMillan versus Chief Two Feathers for 250 dollars a side and John Herg against Jack ONeill who claims Montana's championship under catch as catch can rules. A reader notice offers savings on merchandise through Mutual Saving and Credit Co. Seattle.
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Grand Opera House
A. McMillan
Chief Two Feathers
John Herg
Jack O'Neill
Montana
Hardware bids opened for Fort McKinley supply
Local quartermaster reports orders from Washington to arrange bids for fort supply. Advertisement prompts hardware firms to enter the competition with eastern firms, with Captain in charge notified to open bids and assess hundreds of nails and other items.
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Ofee
Oma
Fort McKinley
Ines
Dhat
Work-at-Home Opportunity Advertised for Women
A boxed notice invites women to work at home during spare moments. It promises refined, fascinating, easy tasks and provides the address 1414 Second Avenue with a contact at phone number 301.
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Second Avenue
Man Arrested After Disturbance At Carroll Home
Hyland knocked on the door at T. J. Carroll’s residence last night and tried to enter. Carroll, a stranger to Hyland, triggered the trouble. Detective Sam Corbett witnessed nearby. Hyland was taken to the police station on a charge of disorderly conduct.
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Hyland
T. J. Carroll
Carroll
Sam Corbett
Byland
Vandals Cut Down Shade Trees In Neighborhood
A夜 vandal damaged property on Fourteenth Avenue North by felled several young shade trees in front of Dr. Holcomb’s residence and nearby homes. Captain Laubscher was alerted at police headquarters and authorities will pursue the culprits.
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Fourteenth Avenue North
Miccreante
Dr. Holcomb
Laubscher
Beatties new sky scraper rises after landmark tear down
The old frame building at Second avenue and Cherry street is being razed to make way for Beatties Alaska block skyscraper. Manea's cafe Bohemian bar Spengenberg's cutlery Robb's saloon have already disappeared. The corner now awaits foundation work for a landmark northwest structure.
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Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Beatties
Alaska Block
Manea's
Spengenberg
Robb’s
Kansas
Northwest
Notes Stolen From Bank Desk Says Kenyon
George FE Kenyon reported last night that notes totaling 60 dollars and a 61 dollar check were stolen from his desk at the Scandinavian bank. He states that the incident is under investigation and he believes no money is missing.
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George FE. Kenyon
Fae
P. Nt
Notice to Subscribers for Late The Star Deliveries
If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6 00 p m call Sunset Main 1060 or Independent 1198 between 6 00 and 6 80. A copy will be sent at once by special messenger. Geo to Spinnings for repairs.
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Scripps News
Hourn’s Millinery
Third Ave
Pine
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Axminster
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2D Ave
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