Gov Bass Backing Referendum Push in New Hampshire
Governor Bass lauds a progressive New Hampshire session after signing a public service commission bill and a state wide rate investigation. He argues for laws empowering voters to govern themselves and cites strong public demand for better laws.
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United Press
Seattle Star
Concord
N. H
Public Service Commission
Bass
United Press Associations
Robert P. Bass
New Hampshire
United States
New Hampshire Discusses Broad Progressive Tax and Labor Reforms
A speaker argues voters gain power when they understand issues, urging equal taxes and broad reforms. The New Hampshire legislature created a public service commission and a permanent tax equalization body, along with acts on workers compensation and employer responsibility. Other measures include election purity, campaign disclosure, bans on corporate contributions, higher auto fees for road funding, child labor protections, regulation of baby farms, express rate enforcement, and dependent minor homes duties.
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New Hampshire
Public Service Con
Permanent Commission
Bureau of Labor
Diaz Outlines Route for Escape With Armies to Coast
Confidential US army reports in Mexico describe President Diaz forming an escape plan. Only two regiments stay in Mexico City while selected regiments move toward a corridor to the Atlantic coast, creating an avenue from the capital to the coast with few insurrectos.
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Diaz
United States Army
Mexico
Mexico City
Atlantic Coast
First Cousins Blocked From Marrying in This State
The supreme court overturns Judge Ronald’s ruling in the Masaji Nakashima and Tama Kawamura case. It declares that first cousins cannot live as man and wife here, nullifying marriages performed elsewhere if the state does not permit them locally.
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Supreme Court
Masaji Nakashima
Tama Kawamura
Ronald
Miss Graham Not Hawaiian Heiress in Gould Engagement
Judge Dole in Honolulu declares Miss Anna Douglas Graham pure white and not native Hawaiian, despite rumors tied to Jay Gould engagement. In Indianapolis a 20 year old, John Farrell, wounded on an operating table, refuses to talk until he gets a cigarette then identifies his attacker.
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Anna Douglas Graham
Jay Gould
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Dole
Honolulu
Gould
Coney
Graham
Indianapolis
John Farrell
Potlatch Night at Moore Announces Carnival Plans
Tonight at the Moore during intermissions of The Merry Widow audience members will hear brief remarks from carnival management outlining the plans and purposes of the event.
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Moore
the Moore
Poindexter Sworn U S Senator From Washington
insurgent Miles Poindexter took the oath as U S senator from Washington yesterday succeeding S H Miles a standpat. Ian Edwards a witness before the grand jury posted a $500 bond for appearance at the proper time.
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Washington
Miles Poindexter
U. S
S. H Miles
Ian Edwards
Pantages Loses Again in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reverses previous awards for Alexander Pantages after finding erroneous identification remarks by Judge Gay. He must stand trial again to pursue the $800 second verdict from the smashing of his automobile by a Seattle Electric car.
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Alexander Pantages
Seattle
Supreme Court
Pantages
Gay
Customs Men Stop Sarah in El Paso Over Opals
Sarah Bernhadit testified she was held at the international bridge from Juarez by American officers who demanded explanation for possessing three Mexican fire opals in her silver hand satchel. She went to Juarez to see a bull fight halted by a rebel siege. she bought three rings and refused to pay duty, until her manager settled the charge after a two hour delay.
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EL Paso
Sarah Bernhardt
International Bridge
Juarez
Bernhadit
Sarah
Lee Offered Place on State Compensation Commission
George A. Lee assistant Attorney General was offered a seat on the compensation commission by Governor Hay. He will take a week to decide. Other candidates mentioned for the two remaining spots are Clarence Parker Tacoma representing laboring men and Paul Page for employers.
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George A. Lee
Compensation Commission
Hay
Lee
Clarence Parker
Tacoma
Paul Page
Breach of promise suit racks New York contractor
Laura Jean Libby seeks 100000 dollars for mental anguish in a breach of promise case against Albert J Schwarzler a wealthy contractor May Weasel the plaintiff adds another 100000 dollars for loss of her daughter's services during the courtship period in the same suit
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New York
Laura Jean Libby
Albert J. Schwarzler
May Weasel
Roma
Drinker Dies After Whisky Bet
Charles Muenchler a 48 year old barber died in Williamsburg after losing a $5 bet to drink a quart of whisky in under an hour. He won the wager by finishing the liquor but fell into a stupor and died shortly after.
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New York
Charles Muenchler
Williamsburg
Muenchler
Earth Age Cited At 400 Million Years
Chicago April 18. Prof Thomas C Chamberlin of the University of Chicago assigns the earth an age of 400 million years in a recent statement.
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Chicago
Thomas C. Chamberlin
The
University of Chicago
Delaware to build 103 mile state highway
Wilmington April 18 Delaware will construct a continuous 103 mile state highway. Coleman du Pont offers 1 million dollars to insure the project.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Coleman du Pont
Gompers to Speak on International Peace at Cooper Union
President Samant Gompers of the A F of L will address a large mass meeting at Cooper Union in New York tonight on international peace its humanity and its necessity.
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Gompers
United Press
York
Samant Gompers
A. F. of L
Cooper Union
Off for Alaska With 140 Chinese and Japanese Workers
The California steamship departed for Southeastern Alaska carrying 140 Chinese and Japanese workers for canneries at Point Ed wards and Funter Bay. The President arrived from San Francisco with 343 passengers aboard.
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Alaska
Point Edwards
Funter Bay
California
President
San Francisco
John Grady Dies a Hero After Song Amid Fire Injuries
Wilkesbarre Pa April 18 John Grady of Nanticoke died a hero Though his death was not in combat he showed courage in the face of extreme injury He sang his mother’s favorite tune The Top of the Mornin as he suffered and calmed her fears before dying from electrical burns inflicted during the disaster
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John Grady
Wilkesharre
Nanticoke
Clarence Darrow A Labor Friend At Fifty Four
The Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow, famed for defending Moyer and Haywood in 1907, turns 54. Known for treating all clients as equals, he once offered aid to the outlaw Cameron Deits though Deits will defend himself.
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Clarence 8. Darrow
Chicago
Moyer and Haywood
John Deits
Cameron Dam
Deile
Darrow
Hon
Kirkland 13 Cut Off Ferry Service Update
Kirkland milk remains with Kirklanders while the county ferryboat undergoes inspection. A small Anderson passenger boat handles traffic as plans for a scow fail after a prior bill cut by commissioners.
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Kirkland
Anderson Company
Anderson
Meat protection ordinance targets open windows and poultry
A proposed measure by Councilman Haas, drafted by Health Commissioner Crichton, bans meats and fish from exposure in open windows and doorways and prohibits live chickens in rooms with fresh meats to guard against dust and files.
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Haas
Crichton
Henry case man located in Riverside under surveillance
Riverside police hold Henry case suspect alias Frenchy after reports he aided the flight of Mrs Iva May Henry and her two children from San Francisco. Authorities await dispatch from San Francisco for further action.
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United Preee
Riverside
Cal
George Artride
Frenchy
Iva May Henry
San Francisco
Turck seeks $1250 over Miner company funds
Joseph Turck alleges that money paid by the defendant to B M Miner for stock in the Century Manufacturing Company, mainly a soap maker, was used to build the Miner home and that the company is solvent, demanding repayment of $1,250.
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B. M. Miner
Century Manufacturing Company
Joseph Turck
Had Seen Better Days Ends In Tragic Self Inflicted Shot
H T Brown once a wealthy Spokane saloon man died in Oakland receiving hospital from a self inflicted gunshot. He shot himself in city hall park after suffering business reverses and being left with only two cents.
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Oakland
Cal
H. T. Brown
Oakland Receiving Hospital
Brown
City Hall
Ritter Receives Pension After 45 Years With J. P. Morgan
Jacob Henry Ritter, trusted with billions since joining J. P. Morgan in 1865, is pensioned today after 45 years of service. His duty was to carry money, including a day when he held $12,000,000 in custody.
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United Press
New York
J. P. Morgan
Jacob Henry Ritter
Ritter
Widow Honors Harriman Memorial Gates at Cemetery Entrance
In Newburgh New York on April 18 the grave of HR H Harriman will be marked by a plain rock slab and two bronze gates funded by Mrs BK Harriman. The gates will stand at the cemetery entrance honoring the financier as per his wish.
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Harriman
Newburgh
N. Y
HR. H. Harriman
Mra
BK. H. Harriman
Man Dies After Final Dive at Luna Park Natatorium
Harry R. Hastings aged 26 living with parents at 827 Belmont Avenue drowned at Luna Park natatorium in six feet of water after declaring he would take one more plunge. Fred Elwell left the dressing room. Hastings was found about 15 minutes later. Hastings worked for Bitfield Hernard Paint Co and was active in church mission work.
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Harry R. Hastings
Belmontav
Luna Park
Fred Elwell
Elwell
Butterworths
Hastings
Bitfield Hernard Paint Co
Eilers Music House Leads Seattle Campaign With Deep Discounts
Seattle store shows a fourteen sale lead in a regional contest against Spokane as it launches a wide price cut campaign on new and used pianos and organs. Prizes include a Kimball Baby Grand, educational scholarships, and a manager’s Hawaiian trip, with votes earned per dollar purchased. Store hours extended nightly through the promotion.
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Eilers Music House
Spokane
Bow
Ellers
National Educational Association
San Francisco
Berkeley
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Kilers Music House
D. 8
Johnston Co
Novelties in French Neckpieces for the Season
New designs in French neckwear feature bows and neck bands with tiny attached bows in color mixes such as black and white coral black and royal green and royal blue with black and white. Prices range 75c 1.00 and 1.50.
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New House
Clearance Rugs Offer Wide Room-Size Selection
HIS presents an extensive clearance of room-size rugs in Oriental and conventional styles. Patterns vary with many a single available piece, all marked for clearance at exceptional values across Wilton and Axminster velvet designs. Prices shown include $18.50 to $32.50 with savings noted.
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Wilton
Axminster. i
Axminster Velvet
Wens
Variety of Costume Accessories and Household Items
A catalog style list advertises collar stays 10c, Barbour linen thread 3 for 25c, Dragon Hat Pins 25c per dozen, grip belts 10–15c, velvet hose supporters 30c, rick rack braid 4c yard, whisky brooms 45c, steel shears 50c, asbestos iron holders 10c, lead dress weights 15c dozen, Edwards collar stays 10c card, stronghold mending tissue 5c.
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Kleinert
Edwards
Unclear OCR fragment prompts brief summarization
Fragmentary OCR text mentions farmers and harvest but lacks cohesive details or identifiable entities. No klar event or names to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR Halfhearted Legislature Note
A partial OCR capture mentions legislative proceedings and personnel such as representatives and leaders. It references bills, committees, and planned action but lacks coherent detail or clear outcomes. The fragment hints at a legislative session with named figures but provides no definite results or dates.
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