Gallant Torpedo Boats Capture Great Sea Derelict
In a storm off Point Arguello Lieutenant Commander Richardson’s torpedo fleet towed a 182 foot derelict target, 180 tons, from the sea. The Prometheus and Lawrence aided, with lines secured to a towing boat after hours of perilous effort.
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United Free
Seattle Star Office
San Diego
Richardson
Thomas
Pacific Fleet
Point Arguello
Prometheus
Lee
Lawrence
I Mrs Henry Hid ing Now
Mrs Iva May Henry remains missing after a writ of habeas corpus sought to produce the Henry children in court. Detectives watch Golden Gate Park on Sixth Avenue for refuge leads. an auto matching the abductor’s description entered the park Monday night. Jacob Riis teaches on The Making of an American at the YMCA Sunday at 3.
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Jacob Riis
Little health and beauty aids in traditional remedies
A vintage guide touts easy shampoos and tonics for hair care, skin, and weight loss. It promotes washing with canthrax based shampoo, quinine hair tonic, spurmax lotion, and a parnotis squid remedy as cosmetic and health aids.
Marmola Prescription Proposed for Weight Loss
An article warns obesity Endangers heart and kidneys, urging caution with fat and offering Marmola Prescription a simple three ingredient remedy of Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
Lorimer Bribery Probe Intensifies Illinois Hearings
Springfield April 6 Friends of Senator Lorimer in the Illinois house fear exposure after Clarence Funk's charge that Edward Hines spent 100000 to elect Lorimer. The house faces a bill for 10000 to fund the senate committee inquiry, with public subscriptions possibly used if defeated. Funk also linked Edward Tilden to a slush fund route, though no proof Tilden handled funds yet.
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Springfield
U. S
Wm. Lorimer
Illinois
Senate Committee
Clarence
Funk
Edward Hines
Lorimer
H. H. Kohlsaat
Illnoss
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
Hines
Tilden
Steamer Prinzess Irene Ashore Off Fire Island Coast
The North German Lloyd liner Prinzess Irene with about 1,000 steerage passengers and 1,500 tourists aboard grounded on a sand bar in dense fog off Lone Hill near Fire Island. Life savers from multiple stations aided with tugs and a steamer. the ship rested easily and was expected to float at high tide.
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New York
Italy
Lone Hill Life
Fire Island
Point of Woods
Blue Point
Bell Port
Smith Point
the Forge
Moriches
Princess Irene
Tax Dodging Owes Counties Back Taxes From Railroads
County commissioners learned from Treasurer Hanna that Northwestern Improvement Co a NP subsidiary owes 64058 dollars Northern Pacific 106236 dollars and Great Northern about 60000 in unpaid taxes for 1907 1909 amid a lack of funds for road repairs in the south district The delay stems from federal court litigation started by the corporation seeking a reduction The commissioners urge the prosecuting attorney to hasten the trial.
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Northwestern Improvement Co
N. P
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Hanna
South District
Federal Cour
Corporation
Plague Scare Justified Says London News
The London Evening News says Europe's plague scare is justified after careful review. It argues England’s long plague absence is luck and that visits by plague may relate to danger, not cleanliness, warning of a likely severe epidemic within two to three years.
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London
London Evening News
Europe
England
Th News
Jews Demand Taft Action on Russian Passport Fight
U S Congress member Sulzer introduces a joint resolution accusing Russia of denying Jewish American citizens passports and urging the president to terminate the 1833 treaty. New York Jewish organizations join in pressing Taft, with Attorney Klein warning of legal appeals if Knox does not act.
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United Frees
Sentte Star
Washington
Sulzer
Russia
Gates
America
New York
United States
Taft
Klein
Cincinnati
Knox
Jewish Societie
Explosion at Protection Island powder magazine shocks Nanaimo
The Protection Island powder magazine near Nanaimo exploded at midnight sending two shocks through the city. Flames lit the harbor as dynamite and a gasoline store exploded. Night engineer John Jones, struck while alerting the chief, was severely injured and may die.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Protection Island
John Jones
James Kendall Hosmer Guest of Mrs Nunn at 612 31st Ave
James Kendall Hosmer, former Minneapolis Public Library librarian and author, visiting Mrs A H Nunn. Hosmer, age 77, Harvard graduate of 1885, Civil War veteran, is hosted at 612 31st Ave.
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James Kendall Hosmer
Minneapolis Public Library
A. H. Nunn
Mr. Hosmer
Harvard
University of Washington Drama Club Awards Best Play Prize
The Dramatic club of the University of Washington offers a $25 prize for the best play written by an undergraduate. The award will be given in the early part of the next semester.
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Dramatic Club of
The
University of Washington
Freckles disappear with new ethine double strength remedy
A drug called ethine double strength promises to cure freckles. Bartel Drug Co. sells one ounce bottles with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles. Light and dark freckles alike reportedly fade after nightly application.
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Bartel Drug Co
Hoberts Goes After Shomo
Charles W. Shomo a Hot Springs gambling den proprietor was arrested Tuesday and released on bond as a potential witness. Sheriff Fred Houpt was indicted the same day, Charlies FE Webb appointed in his place, and Shomo was rearrested with requisition papers from the governor waiting for Deputy Roberta to ensure custody.
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Charles W. Shomo
Hot Springs
Ark
Fred Houpt
Charlies FE
Webb
Hodge
Shomo
Roberta
Roberts
Artful man scatters sneeze powder at Met Opera House
A man scatters sneeze powder among orchestra seats at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Hundreds of people in the social circle known as the 400 react with sneezes and distress within minutes.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Investigation into San Francisco ferry collision of two South Pacific steamers
Sept Wm McKenzie holds inquiries into the Bay City and Berkeley collision in San Francisco. Last night the ferries sideswiped with a near capsize. passengers frantically rushed for life preservers and crews struggled to restore order as several women fainted.
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Tle
San Francisco
Wm. McKenzie
Bay City
Berkeley
South Pacific Line
McLaren bequeaths $10,000 to two former sweethearts
In Fulton Missouri on April 6 Elizabeth Glenn of Denny Scotland and Maggie O Connor of St Louis, both longtime nurses of Alexander McLaren, were named in his will as $10,000 beneficiaries. McLaren, a St Louis bachelor, died recently.
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Fulton, Mo
Elizabeth Glenn
Denny
Scotland
Alexander McLaren
Maggie O'Connor
St. Louis
Innessen
McLaren
Better Shooting Boosts Portsmouth Naval Fire at Range
British naval officials announce a new fire system using an electric mast head trigger aimed to reach over five miles, claiming 75 percent hit efficiency. The method is credited to Vice Admiral Sir Percy Scott's invention.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Hritied
Percy Scott
Intercollegiate Civic League meeting at Columbia University
Representatives from 39 colleges attend the Intercollegiate Civic League session at Columbia University aiming to shape national political and social reform during the current upheaval.
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New York
Civic League
Columbia University
Faithful Dog Tony Guards Last Home After Master Dies
In Seattle a mongrel named Tony and the faithful one of Thomas Henry keeps vigil at a humble tent camp. After the master’s death neighbors help, then the dog remains at the site awaiting a new home while Anti Tuberculosis league handles care.
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Thomas Henry
Tony
Seattle
Doge
Anti-Tuberculosia League
Fourth
Union St
Boxer in Critical Condition After Fight Knockout
Boise report says B Wakefield remains in precarious condition after being knocked out by Carl Aune of Philadelphia. Wakefield was unconscious for two hours and is not improving. Promoter, referee, and timekeeper are under arrest. Aune has not yet been arrested.
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Boise
Idaho
B. Wakefield
Carl Aune
Philadelphia
Aune
Western Clay Co Change Brings Pacific Northwest Leader
The Western Clay Manufacturing Co, Oregon’s largest clay firm, transfers control to Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co for about 1 million dollars. The Portland area plant becomes part of a larger network with plants in Van Asselt Renton and Taylor, making the new group the region’s biggest clay products company. In New York, the St John the Divine cathedral near completion opens April 19 after 19 years of construction and nearly 4 million dollars spent.
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Western Clay Manufacturing Co
Oregon
Denny-Renton Clay& Coal Co
Portland
Denny-Renton Co
van Asselt
Renton and Taylor
Oregon Company
Pacific Northwest
New York
St. John the ‘Divine
Juror Delays Faye Trial and Arrest Controversy
Unclear juror delay stalls the trial of H. E. Gill’s law partner accused of aiding Clarence Gerald to evade arrest on an election day booze sale. The delay shifts from juror selection to legal argument, including a motion to dismiss over a warrant issue. Delegates bound for the Americans Medical association convention will stay with Seattle’s Commercial Club and King County Medical Society en route to Los Angeles in June.
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William Ogmundson
Gill
Clarence Gerald
Ogmundson
Frye
Griffiths
Gerald
Seattle
Los Angeles
American Medical Association
Commercial Club
King County Medical Society
Every Woman's Hair Should Be Beautiful
Beauty expert Mme Le Claire promotes a dry shampoo recipe using four ounces each of orm’s root powder and thorox with a spoonful sprinkled on the scalp. She claims it cleanses, adds gloss and lift, and encourages hair growth while avoiding traditional washing.
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Mme. le Claire
Indian Motorcycles Claim Superior Speed and Power
The advertisement extols Indian Motorcycles for top speed hill climbing and reliability. It asserts Indians outpace rivals, offer smooth wet weather performance, and unlimited endurance with a free engine clutch.
Woman's Complexion Need Never Grow Old
Travelers note the youthful complexions of Baltimore women and others in the United States. A simple lotion made from magatone in hazel solves blemishes, prevents shine, and leaves the skin fair without powder. Massage the face neck and arms daily for best results with harmless, baby-skin friendly preparation.
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Baltimore
United States
France
Japan
Orient
Mediterranean
Uing
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