City debates steam franchise terms and city receipts
The council weighs two steam heating franchise proposals for the apartment-house district. One plan offers no city charges beyond required steam at reduced rates, while the other proposes 11⁄2 percent of gross receipts plus bonds and substantial capital outlays. The committee defers action awaiting counsel reports, with efforts to ensure street restoration and emergency bonds.
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Valentine
C. Smith
A. S. Kerry
Salne
Lewis N. Rosenbaum
Fragmented Historic Clippings Open a Window on Confusion
The OCR reads like a garbled mash of quotes and names including Mark Twain, Louise Flick, Chandler Loomis, and a Nor Wes lawyer. Mentions a dry Sunday in New York City, a doctor, a 12 year old, and Magistrate Bennett. The piece hints at a warship incident and a dispute over headgear.
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Cal Louise Flick
E Vitch
Nor Wes
Chandler Loomis
Weather and tragedy reported in early city notes
Fragmented notices describe weather patterns and wind effects along with a deadly domestic incident and legal actions. Details mention a father and daughter killed, a mother’s dying wish, and references to local officials in Blaine and Kentucky connections. Public health notes cite scarlet fever concerns and school closures.
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Mia
Roosevelt Declines Woodcock Hunt in Vienna Royal Visit
Theodore Roosevelt, burdened by a full schedule, declines an invitation to shoot woodcocks on royal preserves in Vienna. He tours Kreuzenstein castle visits an international sporting exhibition and attends a court dinner at Schoenbrunn Palace hosted by the emperor.
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Vienna
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Imperial
Kreuzenstein Castle
Michard Kerens
Roosevelt Accepts French Academy Membership
Theodore Roosevelt telegraphed acceptance of the offer to join the French Academy calling the honor unexpected but gladly accepted. The message was dated April 16 from Paris.
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United Press
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
French Academy
Six Boys and Girls Born in Beattie Just in Time for Census
The Beattie area welcomed twelve newborns yesterday, six boys and six girls, aligning with the census tally. Local officials note the births boost the community’s population counts and reflect steady local birth rates.
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Beattie
War on Secret Fraternities at Broadway High School
Superintendent Frank HB Cooper reveals a probe into secret fraternities and sororities at Broadway High School. He warns expulsion and cites state law and board rulings, referencing prior court support for cracking down on such societies and naming Phi Lambda affiliate Iron Mask and groups Phi Chi Delta Chi Chi and Alpha Sigma Rho. The move follows a Sanessco school board action against secret societies.
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Frank HB. Cooper
Broadway High School
Oper
Jen
Beattie
Iron Mask
Phi Lambda
Broadway High School Society
Ooe
Phi Chi Delta
Chi Chi
Alpha Sigma Rho
San Nessco
Cooper
Peculiar Death for Everett Man
Edward Engebresen of Everett was killed near Loohsley while clearing land with dynamite. A stump exploded under him, a roof piece struck him, and his neck was broken in the impact near the engine shed.
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Everett
Edward Engebresen
Loohsley
Engebresen
Adam Blames Eve for Apple Bite in Classic Tale
In a playful retelling a speaker quotes Adam saying my wife made me and notes the familiar blame placed on the woman for eating the forbidden fruit. The line echoes a well known Genesis moment with a humorous tone.
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Carnegie
Adam
Death Wind Long Fight for Cadet
Midshipman Karl D. Wilson, quarterback for the Annapolis team, died in the naval hospital after a six month battle following a neck fracture from the Villa Nova game. His parents' joy and subsequent relapse marked a protracted struggle. he was from Covington Kentucky and will be buried with an official escort from the academy.
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Annapolis
Karl D. Wilson
Epelis
Naval Hospital
Wilson
Rixey
Navy
Covington, Ky
Naval Academy
Aldrich to retire from Senate due to health
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island is reported to retire at the end of his term on March 4. Failing health and a physician's order are cited, with plans to leave his committee to focus on the monetary commission he leads. Aldrich declined to discuss the rumor.
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United Press
Washington
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Ill laborer fatally cuts throat at county hospital
Frederick Baker a 66 year old laborer died after cutting his throat while confined to a cot in the county hospital. The other portion notes Wickersham and a Republican party reference about a political job.
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Frederick Baker
Two Iverson brothers diverge fortunes in Minnesota tale
Charles Iverson, crippled and drinking, is jailed and hospitalbound while Samuel G. Iverson, Minnesota state auditor and political power, enjoys influence and comforts. The piece contrasts the brothers’ paths, noting Sam's aid and Charles’s ongoing struggle with illness and poverty.
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Charles E. Iverson
Beattie
Samuel G. Iverson
Minnesota
United States
Charles Iverson
Children’s Playtime Story Starts Monday Series
The Woman’s Page will feature a children’s playtime story on Monday. It is the first in a verse story series with pictures meant to delight young readers and provide a rainy day activity. Children are encouraged to cut, paste, and scrapbook the installments for a personal storybook.
Chanler to wed famed prima donna Lina Waliert
New York April 16 report says millionaire politician Robert W. Chanler will marry Lina Waliert the famous prima donna. Waliert accepted on condition the return to New York occurs next season. Chanler notes it is a wise long wait. He is a grandson of John Jacob Astor.
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United Press
New York
Robert W. Chanler
Mme
Lina Waliert
Cava Hert
Paris
Chanler
John Jacob Aator
Restaurant Man Leaves Debts in Receivership Case
Fecks named receiver for Winters bar cafe and restaurant at 1419 and 1428 Third Ave by Superior Judge Gilliam. D Davis petitions as creditor for 295 dollars claiming Henry Winters disappeared April 7 leaving 35 000 in debts and the business.
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Fecks
Winters
Gilliam
D. Davis
Henry Winters
Classified Ad In Star Encourages Local Listings
The Star urges readers to place classified ads by calling Main 400 or Ind 441 to reach over 46 000 local families and ensure visibility in the daily paper.
Wappenstein Orders Gambling To Cease In Seattle
Chief Wappenstein declared a citywide gambling crackdown after reporting about 50 saloons adding card tables and other devices overnight. He ordered immediate closure of all card games with no exceptions and limited dice use to conduct counter service.
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Wappenstein
Seattle
Hyde on Trial for Life As Stork Nears Home
In Kansas City the Hyde murder trial looms as the expectant wife may deliver during his hearings. Doctors report Dr. George Twyman's appendicitis may delay key testimony, risking weeks of postponement while experts prepare for the case.
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Hyde
Stork
Kansas City
Bennett C. Hyde
Lucretia Borgia
Re. Hyde
George T. Twyman
Twyman
Swope
Poindexter Club Forms at State University
A Poindexter for senator club organized at the state university drew 100 charter members including noted orators athletes debaters and newspaper men. Roy D. Pinkerton was elected president A R Tollefson vice president and Berge secretary-treasurer Senators La Follette and Cum ming planned to address the group during the campaign.
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Miles Poindexter
State University
Roy D. Pinkerton
University Daily
A. R. Tollefson
Berge
la Follette and Cumming
Two Holdups Reported In Narrow Time Span
Two men were robbed by male attackers last night. In the first incident the victim, A. K. Kupler of Eighth Ave, was accosted on Seventh Ave near Oregon by a single assailant who used force and rifled his pockets. In the second case, L. Leaner of 2016 Yesterway was robbed on a Vacant lot at 21st Ave near Main. the highwayman brandished a revolver and took $3.50 before ordering him away.
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Charles J. Wesler
San Francisco
Fredericka Scholz
Fglg Harbor
H. J. Doten
John Fitsgerald
California
Wetlers
Tom Morris
M. E. Hay
Doten
Olympia
Mitegerald
Wezler
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Wealer
A. K. Kupler
Snoqualmfest
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Main
L. Leeaner
Yesterway
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