Richard Harding Davis Dies of Heart Failure in New York
Renowned author and war correspondent Richard Harding Davis collapsed at his home in New York while receiving a telegram by telephone. Davis, 2 years after his divorce from Cecil Clark and remarried to Bessie McCoy, authored over 39 novels and plays including Soldiers of Fortune and The Bar Sinister. He had been in poor health for two weeks.
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Richard Harding Davis
Davis
Philadelphia
Lehigh
Johns Hopkins University
Cecil Clark
Chicago
Bessie McCoy
Gal
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German attack at Courette Wood near Deadman's Hill
German forces renewed actions on the Meuse west bank attacking Courette Wood near Deadman's Hill with flaming liquid shields. The assault pushed toward Dumieres Woods but was repulsed. Artillery remained active between Duaumont and Vaux.
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Meuse
Courette Wood
Deadman’s Hill
Dumieres Woods
Duaumont
Vaux
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns in Lisbon
Lisbon April 12 The Portuguese cabinet has resigned it was divulged today in Lisbon.
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Lisbon
One Woman Dies As Train Hits Street Car In Seattle
Coroner's office investigates a Spokane Street wreck where an O-W freight train struck an Alki Point street car at 9 20 p m. 19 passengers injured. Mrs May E Simmie dies. Capt J W Simmie husband. Brakeman and conductor among other injured. Rescue crews and taxis aided. freight train carried Russian munitions at a slow pace.
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May E. Simmie
Spokane St
Whatcom Ave
J. W. Simmie
Mabel Gale
John G. McGuire
T. J. Smith
Russell Hibbard
42Nd Ave
S. W
W. Stevens
Riverside
H. Abraham
M. J. Muirhead
Lake Burien
C. B. Simmons
Ward St
Seattle General Hospital
Hanna Scholen
59Th St
Otto Johnson
Alvin Martin
Wright Ave
Colin Clements
P. B. Lember
Alki Ave
William Kirwan
Alta Bowman
13Th Ave
W. Spokanest
Conrad Constrom
George Marlow
Co. 7
W. J. Muirhead
Capt
Simmie
Seattle
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Rs. Simmie
North of Fifty Three Woman Seeks Freedom in The Star
A weekly novel feature previews North of Fifty three in which a woman shifts from captivity to love set against the North’s vast plains and mountains. The tale promises human interest as the heroine longs to escape city life and seek liberty beginning Monday in The Star.
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Seattle Youth Sues Spreckels
Seattle youth Harold N. Eckmann sues John D. Spreckels Jr. for 100000 alleging alienation of affections. Eckmann, cigar salesman, claims Spreckels caused his wife to cease loving him. the wife is Spreckels’ sister by marriage. Mrs Eckmann had filed for annulment on grounds of nonage, but a Vancouver ceremony and a later ruling affected the case.
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John D. Spreckels, Jr
Harold N. Eckmann
Eckmann
Spreckies
Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
Supreme Court
Hekmann
Britain Defends Seizure of German Subjects Aboard China
Washington reports that German subjects seized by British naval authorities from the American liner China were found to be in unneutral service. Britain contends the action shifts a Teutonic base of operations to Manila from Shanghai, in reply to protest.
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China
Teutonic
Manila
Shanghai
Great Britain
State Department
Assassin Surrenders in Auburn Shooting Case
Jim Cox, hunted by bloodhounds and posses as a suspect in the Constable Defender case, surrendered at 10 a.m. today in Auburn California. He was placed in jail here.
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Jim Cox
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Tina Speaker Signs with Cleveland Americans
Tina Speaker, former Boston Red Sox star, signs with the Cleveland Americans. Terms not disclosed but reports say salary will be a bit over $10,000.
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Cleveland, O
Tina Speaker
Swatter
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Americans
Speaker
Doctor Suzzallo speaks to Brotherhood on American Mind
Dr. Suzzallo, president of the University of Washington, addressed the Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Tuesday night on The Simplicity of the American Mind. He urged a straightforward American outlook and clarified the role of education in shaping public thought.
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Suzzallo
University of Washington
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
Watch Stolen From Pool Parlor in Second Ave
Victor Hanson of 966 Horner Street slept in a Second Avenue pool room Tuesday night and awoke to find his new watch missing. Police were notified and investigations continue.
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Horner St
Victor
Ave
Hee
Patsy Greer Talks Preparedness At Seattle Shooting Gallery
Patsy Greer, 19, who works at a First Ave shooting gallery in Seattle, argues unpreparedness boosts business. She criticizes school histories and urges readers to spend time daily at the gallery, claiming better marks and insight come from practice against targets.
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Patsy Greer
First Ave
TALKS
Patsy Enya
Seattle
Patsy
Firetave
Minutemen
Gov Johnson to Be Here in May
Gov Hiram Johnson of California plans a May visit to Washington state. In a telegram to Otto A. Case secretary of the Nonpartisan League Case suggested four to six weeks for the visit. Johnson may speak in Seattle Tacoma Spokane North Yakima Bellingham Everett Walla Walla and possibly additional towns.
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Hiram Johnson
California
Washington
Otto A. Case
Nonpartisan League
Case
Johnson
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
North Yakima
Bellingham
Everett
Walla Walla
Jewels Recovered From Laundry Jackpot To Mr Hjalmer Nelson
Young 21 year old Hjalmer Nelson of the New System Wet Wash laundry found three diamond rings tied to an apron string of Mrs T W Jackson at 261 Fourth. The jewels valued at about 1000 dollars were recovered just before they would pass through the wringers. Nelson, a married man with a family, lives at 1507 Eastlake Ave N and collected a 50 dollar reward.
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Hjalmer Nelson
T. W. Jackson
British losses exceed three thousand near Kut El Amara
Berlin report says more than 3,000 British were killed and thousands wounded in an unsuccessful attack on Turks east of Kut El Amara near Felahie on the Tigris. The six hour battle followed heavy artillery and trench fighting with bayonet counterattacks.
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Kut el Amara
Bill's Friends Meet for Shakespeare Tercentenary
An elaborate program outlines Seattle celebration plans for the tercentenary of William Shakespeare. Representatives from major organizations will assemble Friday afternoon at the Metropolitan Theatre to finalize arrangements.
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William Shakespeare
Seattle
Metropolitan Theatre
Beckingham Aims to Curb Liquor Violations in City
Charlie Beckingham, newly appointed police chief under Mayor Gill, pledges loyalty and outlines plans to crack down on bootlegging. He notes personal abstinence since the dry law and commits to stopping illegal alcohol sales in drug stores and other outlets. He faced photographers and reporters as he assumed office.
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Charlie
Charlie Beckingham
Beckingham
Lang
Gill
Chief
Cable line gripman shoots nephew then kills self
David M. Carette, 52, a gripman on the Yesler way cable line, killed his nephew Joseph J. Ogris, 39, an agent for Great Eastern Casualty Co., then shot himself at their home 3000 Yester way. Ogris had been despondent after family losses. Carette reportedly drank the night before and spoke only once before the fatal acts.
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David M. Carette
Yesler Way
Joseph J. Ogris
Great Eastern Casualty Co
Ogris
Yester Way
Carette
Edward
Joe
Mia
Orfs
Gince
Ogrie
Ernest
Ruth
Ogria
Gripman
Puget Sound Traction Co
Senate Orders Public Reports Released
The Senate unanimously directs Secretary Daniels to publish two navy documents. The August 3, 1914 general navy board report includes preparedness recommendations and notes on the navy's condition. Admiral Fiske's November 1914 report warns of the navy's unprepared state.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Senate
General Navy Board
Admiral Fiske
Janitors to receive public school course in Portland
Portland officials announce a lecture series for janitors in public schools starting April 22 under the Portland school board auspices. The program aims to improve cleaning standards and maintenance across district facilities.
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Portland
Portland School Board
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