Allister May Be Left Waiting at the Church for Fifth Time
Chicago society recounts the ongoing romance of Allister McCormick and Mary Landon Baker. McCormick waits in England as Baker plans Normandy retreat and possible postponement or cancellation of the wedding. Earlier, Baker stood McCormick up at the altar in Chicago and suffered a nervous breakdown, with multiple postponements since January.
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Allister
Webb Miller
Paris
Allister McCormick
Chicago
Mary Landon Baker
Normandy
Wedt Janze
Girl
Miss Baker
McCormick
England
Baker
Mr. McCormick
France
Miss Beaker
Aquitania
Atlantic
Gold Coast
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Eves
Palmer Flays Spokane Meet In Conference Report
Palmer criticizes a Spokane conference on reapportionment and constitutional change. He argues the proposed measures would force a constitutional convention and bias districts like King County, warning the Palmer bill could be sidelined if the meeting gains support.
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Palmer
Charles E. Myers
L. L. MH
Fred
F. B. Danskin
Puller
President Pushes Revenue for Bonus Funding
Washington April 19 press reports say President Harding seeks congressional means to raise revenue to finance the bonus. The push follows Senator Watsons visit to the House and discussions of adding a rider to the tariff bill to supply the funds.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Senator Watson
House
Harding favoring irrigation fund plan from White House
President Harding backs a revolving fund of 250 million dollars for reclamation and run projects in the South and West after a White House meeting with land representatives led by Senator McNary of Oregon and Representative Smith of Idaho.
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Washington
Harding
South
White House
McNary
Oregon
Smith
Idaho
Japanese Regard the Lolue as Symbolic of Purity
A fragment notes that Japanese regard the lolue as symbolic of purity because it floats unsatisfied on muddy waters.
Sho Gun spring opera set for April in Meanyhall
The Sho Gun, a two act comic opera by George Ade and Gustave Luders, debuts Thursday night April 20 in Meanyhall under director Irving M. Glen. The University cast features Clifford Newdall Katherine Peterson Ruth Bamford with a 75 member chorus and 49 piece orchestra.
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Meanyhall
Irving M. Glen
College of Fine Arta
George Ade
Gustavy Luders
Ka-Choo
Japan
China
William Henry Spangie
Clifford Newdall
Tesco
Katherine Peterson
Ruth Bamford
Miss Peterson
Nat
Glee Club
H A. Thompson
Harold McClinton
Ray Crisler
Clayton Rychard
Charles Denny
Jack Laughery
Olga Anderson
Valley Higbee
Dean Glen
Horace Gilbert
Francie Griswold
Don Campbell
Harold Marquis
Annie McKelvey Sues for Divorce a Second Time
Mrs Annie McKelvey seeks a divorce from Thomas T McKelvey for a second time filing in superior court The couple married in Belfast Ireland in 1901 and divorced in Seattle December 7 1911 The complaint says he urged reconciliation during and after their separation and asks custody of their minor child
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Annie McKelvey
Thomas T. McKelvey
McKelveys
Belfast
Ireland
Superior Court
Seattle
Daddy Love Quietly Declined In Echoing Courtship
A fragmentary line reveals a fatherly inquiry about love amid restrained affection. The dialogue hints at unresolved emotions within a family scene, contrasting tenderness with distance and eliciting a somber tone.
Cities Unite on Reclamation Plan Backed by Chambers
Seattle and Spokane chambers endorse the East Side policy for the Columbia basin project and seek a special appropriation from Congress. President Waterhouse and a business delegation will travel to Spokane to finalize details and attend the Pasco conference with Dan A. Scott.
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Kane Chamber of Commerce
Smith McNary
Congress
Columbia Basin
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
East Side Organization
Beattie Ia
Spokane Chamber
Frank Waterhouse
Spokane
Pasco
Beattle
Dan A. Scott
Waterhouse
J. A. Swalwell
HW. B. Barting
Reginald H. Parsona
FE. J. Mathews
Col
Howard A. Han
Lady Astor Returns Home to Enthusiastic Welcome
Lady Astor Nancy Langhorne, first woman in Britain's Parliament, arrives in New York to an excited reception led by Ruth Morgan. She attends the Pan-American Women’s Convention in Baltimore, says she isn’t touring, and discusses her views on the Columbia Basin project and federal commission funding. The piece weaves biographical notes with policy remarks attributed to Spokane Chamber of Commerce positions and related river basin development debates.
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Chamber of Commerce
Federal
Columbia Basin Commission
Washington State Department of Conservation and Development
Waterhouse
New York
Countess Astor
Nancy Langhorne
Virginia
Britain
Westminster
Lady Astor
the Pier
Ruth Morgan
Baltimore
Columbia River
Washington State Department Conservation and Development
Columbia Basin
Federal Commission
State Department of and Development
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Nary- Smith
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Pliny L. Allen
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Thomas Bh. Vl
Goethals
VRKOM
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Bpokane Chamber of Commerce
BON Marche
Nancy Prim
Molly O
Maid O'Seattle
Little Sister
Baby
Herbert E. Coe
State Board of Health
Paul A. Turner
Papit? Health School
Pocket
Henley
Union Street
Bon Marche Bread
Armour
State Dept. of Agriculture
Bon Marché
Pike Street
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