Aristocratic Belle Joins Gypsy Camp as Queen Jensie
A Baltimore aristocrat, Miss Habersham, now Mrs. George Mitchell, lives among gypsies in a Carondelet camp near St. Louis. She rejects high society, cherishes tent life and her “Queen Jensie” role, claiming love and freedom outweigh her former social standing. Her father in Baltimore has been informed.
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ST. Louis
Baltimore
Carondelet
Habersham
Jessie
George Mitchell
A. W. Mabersham
Mre
Marie Lloyd Key
Roger B. Taney
Joseph Habersham
United States
Jensie
Miss Habersham
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Gypaydom
George” Mitchell
Judge Dismisses Christensens Libel Case Against Pacific Coast
Judge Hanford dismissed the case brought by Peter P. Christen against the Pacific Coast Company. The suit claimed $20 for injuries linked to a libel action by Peter J. Christen, with the judge noting incoherent writing and awarding $2,200 for injuries in a related matter.
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Hanford
Peter P. Christenterm
Pacific Coast Company
Christensen
Peter J. Christen
Hanfor
Wrte
Pastor Tipple Sparks Vatican Clash and Roosevelt Snub
The Rev Tipple of an Rome Methodist church condemned the pope for refusing Roome access, calling Catholics to resist. Theodore Roosevelt canceled a planned reception at the American embassy in response. Tipple not Rome Methodist head. recently reassigned from New York.
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Tipple
Rome
Col
Theodore Roome
America
Roosevelt
Italy
New York
Enumerating in a city census a night away from home
The narrator recalls counting residents in a district during the census. He notes the difficulty of obtaining accurate ages and family data as many spouses were away, travelers and prisoners complicate totals, and he hopes to finish with about 1,200 names for his district in a week.
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Blank
Hving
Ireland
Engilah
Flynn
Cena
Woman Fights for Reform in Spokane Police Oversight
A Spokane campaign led by a determined women’s group and supported by the United German societies secured testimonies from diverse residents revealing corrupt police conditions. Labor marches reached 6,000 demanding three police matrons. The council delayed action, blocking reform as mayor and police leadership faced pressure from the labor movement and community groups.
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Labor
Dincov
Spokane Reform Moves Toward Public Inquiry After Alleged Jail Abuses
Citizens press for an investigation into jail conditions as reformers gain momentum. Mayor appoints a committee amid Whitewash accusations while planning a real inquiry with possible grand jury or prosecutor action. Chief Sullivan faces pressure as graft and political abuse past 20 years come under scrutiny.
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Woman's Club
Labor
Mra
Stafford
Otty
Modest
Sullivan
Gullivan
Six Bits To See Moving Picture Show In Prince Rupert
A letter from Seattle notes Prince Rupert’s high living costs and poor housing, with room rents around six dollars weekly and meals five to eight dollars. It claims widespread poverty, harsh climate, and rampant gambling, predicting incipient incorporation and a push for licenses once the town stabilizes.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Seattle
Hall
Wight
Thuber
Memphis
Tenn
Board delays motorcycle purchase as bids invited
The Board of Public Works paused the purchase of three machines from F M Spinning following communications from Superintendent Grant. The police department will be asked to call for bids or oral circulars from dealers, and the board will scrutinize vouchers before proceeding with the purchase of the Indian machines referenced.
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Board of Public Works
Durchage
Tendent Grant
Polues
F. M
Police Department
Chase
Will
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Gipsy King
T. R
Bertram M. Tipple
Spokane
Chlef Sullivan
Wellington
Eastern Shippers
Polige
THE
Seattle Star
Star Fell
Ana
Yoy Ee Softers
Lissnest Warbecusier
Opp
Moore Theatee Beth Asa Ateen Co
Punerat
Uniesity
Bork
Fedelman & Wilson
Carpenters Far Window
Bela Silt
York Block
Orma
Star
Labor Varsity
Mgm
Washington
Imueretts
Silesman
Bennett
WARD
Jajibe
Commirio Oh
Pilitane
Stevens
Dancinsk
Yaskety Sporting Woods
Third Avenue
Freedmen Bros., G. Silver & Co
New York Cloak & Suit Co
H. Hirsch, Gershell & Bros
Commercial Waist Co
American Cravenette Co
American Express Company
Hoffman
Cloak & Suit CO
Second Avenue
UNION
University
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