McCormick Heads Progressives in 1914 Campaign Rally
Chicago leader McCormick addresses a Progressives gathering denouncing boss rule and urging united action across states. Speakers outline canal and tariff issues with Corkery commenting on the Panama Canal and notable officials presiding as the Washington wing embraces a broadened platform.
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McCormick
Progressive Party
Union
TCC
Corkery
Thomas A. Corkery
Spokane
Ball Moose
Panama Canals
United States
Gill
Slater
Central Committee
J. C. Herbaman
Seattle
J. G. Sparling
Kelso
State Committee
Free eye remedy promises headache relief and improved vision
Promotes a mysterious home treatment claiming headaches and eye strain vanish after using a bath like eye wash with a named New York physician backing it. The ad urges buying Op Tablets and a 2 bottle solution for daily use and promises a free booklet with many eye care tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arene
Drug Co
Seattle Singers Prepare Two Grand Operas Next Week
The Seattle Elke join Standard Grand Opera Co in Carmen at Metropolitan Theatre Friday April 24. Lodge members plan the largest audience yet for the series with help from the Commercial Club and Chamber of Commerce. Railroads offer special rates for out of town ticket holders. Mrs Cecil Tenny and Mrs H C Ogden praised for Faust and Siebel roles. Sofia Hammer slated for Laela in Carmen.
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Hotter
Order of Elka
Standard Grand Opera Co
Metropolitan Theatre
Seattle Elke
Beattie Lovers
Seattie Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Potata
Seattle
Cecil Tenny
Marguerite
Faust
H. C. Ogden
Siebel
Sophia Hammer
Laela
Carmen
Elma Bank Bandits Caught in Seattle Lodging House
Five Russians linked to the Elma bank robbery were captured in Seattle after a dramatic still hunt. Bank cashier E L France and bookkeeper A H Fleming helped identify suspects Hodoff Massegoff Alachoff and Kyriel as the robbers who fled with 4200 on March 28. Detectives nabbed Hodoff at a pool hall rear exit and later arrested the other three at 507 Seventh Ave and 602 Sixth Ave.
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Elma Bank
Seattle
Shelton Matthews
Cheshalis County
Burns
Elma
E .L. France
Asa Irsamag Hodoff
Murzaback Dobreff
Yadop Malsegoff
Moltho
Hodoff
Mamucaeff
New York
Europe
Liverpool
France
A. H. Fleming
Massegoff
Alachoff
Sixth Av
Maynard St. France
City
Barton and
Hart
Dobreff
Sevrenth Av
Peterson
Hayden
Majewski
Kyriel
Jop
Manyard
Ships Ready As Marines Called For Service
The armored cruiser Pittsburg, on reserve duty in Bremerton, will depart San Diego per Secretary Daniels order. The Albany sails for the South Friday. Other ships ready to sail within 48 hours include South Dakota West Virginia and Colorado. Nearly 400 marines aboard the Pittsburg have been called out for field service.
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Bremerton
Wash
Pittsburg
San Diego
Daniels
Albany
South
South Dakota
West Virginia
Colorado
Marine Corps
Sisters Pose as Nuns Swindle City Leaders
Pos ing as Roman Catholic sisters two women fleeced several prominent business men in Ellensburg of sums for a nonexistent Portland institution.
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Ellensburg
Portland
Long chase ends in Wiseman arrest for bigamy
A two months chase ended in Wiseman on the Koyukuk River where M. E. Bendixen was arrested on a bigamy charge. Bendixen's new wife is 76 years old.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Wiseman
Koyukuk
M. E. Bendixen
Bendixen
County Treasurer Seeks Delay in Payments to Upper
The answers by Cecil H. Upper to interrogatories are deemed insufficient and were filed two days before the hearing. Attorney Thomas A. Meade, representing County Treasurer Hanna, moved yesterday afternoon to continue the proceedings to compel a $3,000 payment to Upper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Upper
Thomas A. Meade
Hanna
Upper
Train bandit identity clarified after death in Lemmon
MT. VERNON Washington April 16 report corrects initial identification of a train bandit killed at Lemmon. Authorities now say the deceased is J. J. Weininger, not Harry Matthews the noted Great Northern robber, as previously suspected identified by Chief Murphy of Butte.
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MT. Vernon
Wash
Lemmon
Harry Matthews
Great Northern
Murphy
Butte
J. J. Weininger
Man charged after firing bird shot at chorus girls
Portland police prepare to try C. L. Pruitt, tied to the Oakland Coast league, for disorderly conduct after he shot bird shot from a toothpick into chorus girls at the Lyric theatre. Patrolman Howard says the dancers contorted amid the attack as they performed.
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Portland, Or
Lyric Theatre
C. L. Pruitt
Oakland Coast League
Geo
Howard
Water Turned On in Cascade irrigation ditch
Ellensburg reports water flowing into the new Cascade irrigation district ditch on Wednesday after a promise by Engineer Rea this week. The event marks the district's first full irrigation supply under the new system and affects local farms relying on the canal.
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Ellensburg
Rea
Cascade Irrigation District
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Free Trial Offer
Suffering readers are urged to mail name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy. The ad claims rapid relief from inflammation irritation and itching and warns against surgery. A 50 cent box is offered at drug stores after the sample.
Pyramid Drug Co Offer Promises Free Trial Remedy
Public notice invites readers to fill lines with name and address to receive a trial package of the Pyramid Pill Remedy by mail. The ad instructs mailing to Pyramid Drug Co at 406 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan, with the package sent free in a plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Last Remnant of Huerta Army in Final Stand
Surrounded by rebels at Benavides station the federal force of the north dwindled from 12,000 to about 6,800 as Gen Villa pressed the last stand. Gen Ortega reports five American writers among prisoners and notes Villa ordered they be treated with consideration.
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San Pedro
Mexico
Huerta
Benavides Station
Villa
Ortega
Lake Mayran
Supreme court sustains Clarke county bridge bond
The supreme court upholds the Clarke county superior court ruling and the 1913 act enabling cross state bridge building. A Clarke county bond of 500000 is approved to help fund the Columbia River bridge between Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon, with a total cost of 1250000.
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Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
Clarke County Superior Court
Clarke County
Columbia River
Vancouver
Portland
Ore
Grand Opening Feels At New Pike Place Market 10
The Pike Place Public Market area buzzes with painters electricians and carpenters finishing the new addition ahead of the grand opening next Saturday Four scenic lunch rooms will buy foodstuffs at their doors ensuring fresh meals at modest prices with views of the Olympic mountains and Seattle harbor.
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Olympic
Seattle
Harbor
Chance to farm free land offered on Orcas Island
Seattle readers hear of a plan by P. Davia to parcel land on Orcas Island for up to 20 families. The offer requires tenants to settle and reside on the land, with use provided at no charge to foster a neighborly, compact community akin to other Washington settlements.
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Seattle
P. Davia
Av. N. E
Star
Orcas Island
Davis
la Conner Flate
Puyallup
Vashon Island
Man Dies After Drinking Wood Alcohol and Ground Glass
Edmonds report states Harry Shields consumed wood alcohol and ingested ground glass. He died yesterday despite doctors' efforts. Authorities believe he was temporarily deranged over religion and sought death.
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Edmonds
Harry Shields
Oregon Can Furnish 2400 Men to Mexico
Portland report quotes Adj. Gen. Finger stating Oregon can supply 2,400 fully equipped troops immediately for use in Mexico. The claim underscores state willingness to mobilize forces without delay amid ongoing conflict.
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Portland
Adj
Finger
Oregon
Mexico
It's Your Move These For Rents Make It Easy
A compact guide compares rental options noting clear choices for readers deciding where to live. It highlights pricing, amenities, and location cues to help quickly compare apartments and houses available for rent.
Ezra Meeker to Lead May Expedition to Portland
Veteran pioneer Ezra Meeker plans a new expedition starting in May and will attend the Oregon Pioneers meeting in Portland on July 19. He aims to promote pioneer heritage and organize fellow travelers for the journey.
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Ezra Meeker
Portland
Oregon Pioneers
Fire damages Bothell bakery and bank building
Bothell Washington on April 16 a bakery and confectionery store owned by E Hitsman was destroyed by fire. The Bothell State Bank building sustained some damage in the same blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothell, Wash
E. Hitsman
Bothell State Bank
Idle men crowd Dawson seeking work amid development promises
On April 16 Dawson reports an overcrowded city of idle men drawn by development hopes, with scores of workers left without tasks to perform.
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Dawson
Y. T
Autoists Help in Search for Woman Killer
An inquest will be held Friday into the death of Mrs. Margaret Hermit wife of Cass Hermitt 8127 49th av S who died in the city hospital from injuries after being run down by an unknown automobilist She was struck at Sixth av and Pike st Tuesday evening Seattle Automobile club under President Norman R B Abrams posts a 100 reward for the killer driver and police continue the hunt
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Margaret Hermit
Cass Hermitt
Av. S
Sixthav
Prie St
Seattle Automobile Club
Norman RB. Abrams
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Roger Sullivan
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Brandes
Frye & CO
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Third
Washington—Prefontaine— Yesler
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New Pike Place Market
Pike Place
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Menkiptta Po
the Avenue Players
Rose Stahl
Pantages
Lettle Mayer
Diving Girls
A& Fenat
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S & Hoboes
Ezra
Bothell
Scott
South Pole
B. Hanford
Matinessa
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Bayard Veiller
Leghorn
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Panama
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