Magnificent young giant swims Elliott Bay from West Seattle
A German swimmer completed a perilous Elliott Bay crossing from West Seattle to the Spring Street float. He emerged blue lips and halted pulse, amid comparisons to a prior attempt that proved fatal and others that caused lasting shocks to health. The event’s value and purpose are questioned while Wilhelm Schatz heads to Europe with a $30,000 yearly US offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Bay
Seattle
Herman
Wilhelm Schatz
United States
Europe
History’s uncertain heroes and public affairs echoes
The piece lampoons claims to historical invention and public influence, citing Joseph C. Mackin as a saloon innovator turned convict and noting broader themes of economy, labor, and social roles. It references areas like Chicago elections, charity pensions, and women’s suffrage in various states.
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Joseph C. Mackin
Chicago
Mackin
Milwaukee
Me. Mackin
Old Yuba Finds Color in Pan and New Claim
A quaint exchange shows a prospector remarking on color in his pan. A businessman queries a new salesman about yesterday’s orders, learning one order is to get out and one to stay out, highlighting rough frontier humor.
Fragmented Civic Gossip and Portraits in Old Local Paper
In a jumble of dialogue and scenes a governor and dentist exchange remarks about practice. A dog presents flowers with a comic line about forget me, while a hostess hosts a social pause and a cook retorts with sharp humor.
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Mingeest
Diverse local notices and events sweep through city society
The bulletin covers a Wednesday gift social at Dr. Steelman’s home 4529 Brooklyn Ave a North End Medical Society meeting at Dr H A Greiner’s tonight Girl Scout or Beulah? members 664 new members at Boyleton Unitarian Church celebration plans for Trinity Parish’s 15th anniversary gas tug contract 8000 first. Mayor Gill’s wife at AOH dance. Citizens naturalization and Norway majority. Various lectures club events and obituaries plus record of accidents and aviation feats.
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Steelman
Brooklyn
North End Medical Society
H. A. Greiner
Boyleton
Norway
Order of Hibernians
Gill
W. E. Smith
Atate University
Auburn
W. O. W. Hall
DO. M. Robinson
Beattle Archaeological Institute
Katherine M. Cavanaugh
M. L. Cavanaugh
Triad Association
Commodore
Commodore John Barry
Louis Memrich
Brewer
Alex Parker
Geo. E. Berray
J. K. Hart
Municipal League
David Lomax
Baptist Young People’s Union
Mra. H
A. Hastings
Dorcas Club
Native Daughters of Washington
Washington
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless candy tasting remedy that relieves sour stomach gas and indigestion within five minutes. It claims the formula digests food, cleans the stomach and intestines, and eliminates need for laxatives or liver pills.
Farm Dream Becomes Reality Through Self-Reliant Growth
A farmer narrates a shift from urban concern to farming expansion. Through careful capital use and livestock upgrades, the family increases herd size, dairy output, and poultry. Community efforts include a cooperative creamery and store, with rising profits from cream, pork, and eggs. The narrator envisions a hopeful future with land ownership.
Lind Arrives in Washington to Talk With Wilson
The Mayflower anchored off the navy yard wharf as John Lind arrived for talks with President Wilson. The White House said full details of the Tampico marine arrests were not yet received, but full reparation was expected. Officials noted the Mexican salute to the American flag at Tampico had not yet been fired but was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Lind
Navy Yard Wharf
Lind
White House
United States
Tampico
Navy Department
Mother Drowns Attempt at Alki Point Ended by Helper
Mrs Minnie Nelson 44 and her 16 month old son Donald were pulled from the Sound at Alki Point after the mother attempted to drown them Saturday evening. Donald McClellan, a youth, grabbed the child and brought him ashore. Both were taken to the city hospital with the mother described as melancholic.
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Minnie Nelson
Donald
Alki Point
Donald McClellan
Cardinal Gibbons Calls for Balanced Easter Fashions
Cardinal Gibbons urges moderation in Easter celebration styles and attire. The article notes church leaders caution against overemphasis on fashion during holidays.
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Cardinal Gibbons
John Beck
Juneau
John Rustgard
U. S
Alaska
Simon Guggenheim
Colorado National Republican
Oregon
Sheriff Announces Tax Grace On Personal Property
Sheriff Edward Cudihee says grace period begins today for personal property taxes and delinquent property will be seized and sold within ten days. He emphasizes strict enforcement to ensure rapid tax collection by county officials.
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Edward Cudihee
Te Grace
Children’s Diseases Very Prevalent and Foley’s Honey and Tar
An aged advertisement notes outbreak of whooping cough measles and scarlet fever with similar early symptoms. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for inflamed throats coughs and bronchial irritation citing a testimonial from Mia J. C. Hostler of Grand Island Nebraska and lists 25 50 and 1.00 size prices available at Bartlett Drug Stores.
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Foley
Mia
J. C. Hostler
Grand Island
Neb
Bartell Drug Stores
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THE
Seattle Star
Vna
Schipre Nort
Nrews
APERS
Telegraph News Service
United Frese Association
Ana
Seattle Wash
Elty
Alamos
Star Publishing Co
Departmente
Rahm
Brother Carnegie
New York
Zoo
Ciip Ir
Nevada
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Maine
Western Union
Moneygrams
Western Union Telegraph Office
Western Union Telegraph CO
Spring Apparel
Everett True
Lator
P. S
Brown
BY Jim Manee
Denver
Gustav Hamel
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
Daneon
Minn
Hancock
G. E. Battier
Los Angel
Gladys Freeman
W. J. Bryan
Tolle
Plank
Bulgaria
Delloyd Thompson
Los Angeles
Beachey
Frank D. Plank
Long Beach
Cal
University St
2Nd and
Fraser- Paterson Co
Tom
Agricultural College
Frances
Plana
Mary
Farmers’ Union
Wilson
Bay
Albert Chandler
A. M. Johnson
Nature
Hank Block
Second
Madison
Ney
King & Winge
Bering Sea
Belvidere
Hibbard-Stewart Co
H. W
Valentine
Northern Bank
Elliott
Atkins’ Siiver
Leon Bixby
Easley
Crown Glass
Utica
Disston
Bixby's
Blake
Atkins
Spinning’s Cash Store
Boston Dentists
Second Avenue
Bon Marche
Carnation Milk
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