Shepherd scores scoop on Mexico war news
New York April 20. United Press correspondent William G. Shepherd in Mexico City deserves credit for the first big scoop on the Huerta war move. Shepherd's Friday code message to the New York office announced the president's war intent, later confirmed Saturday and Sunday. He will stay in Mexico with Charge dAffaires OShaughnessy, then join American forces.
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New York
Mexico
Wm. G. Shepherd
United Press
Mexico City
Shepherd
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Boss of Our Tampico Fleet Rear Admiral Badger to Command Atlantic Squadron
Rear Admiral Charles Johnston Badger, famed for sea service and multiple China cruises, will command the Atlantic squadron off Tampico. He rose from Annapolis graduate in 1873 to lead battleships in the Atlantic fleet, served with Schley and Sampson near Cuba, and became rear admiral in 1911 guiding the second division.
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Charles Johnston Badger
Tampico
Admiral Badger
China
Europe
Annapolis
Grant
Schley
Polar
Greeley
Young Badger
Badger
Dolphin
Cincinnati
Sampson
Cuba
Navy Department
Kansas
Osterhouse
Arkansas
Illington to Play for Fund for Varsity Crew
Margaret Illington drew strong crowd support at the Moore in Within the Law as part of a benefit for the University of Washington varsity crew headed to the Poughkeepsie regatta. Proceeds from tonight and recent performances go to the fund, with the show running through the week and other acts featured at the Empress and Seattle theatre bills.
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Illington
FUND
Margaret Illington
Moore
Bayard Veillier
Mary Turner
U. of W
Poughkeepsie
Seattle
Poughkeepsie Fund
Jean Kirby
President Wilson Quiet Sunday With Wife at White Sulphur
President Wilson rested with his wife at White Sulphur Springs after a strenuous week on the Mexican situation. A telegram from Secretary Bryan described progress as encouraging but not final. The couple walked to the golf links and strolled with secret service, then departed for Washington in their private car at 10 p.m.
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White Sulphur Springs
Weat Vn
Wilson
Bryan
Secret Service
Washington
Plan to Retail City Bonds to the Public
City Comptroller Harry Carroll urged the council to sell municipal bonds in small denominations at retail. The plan aims to place bonds with clerks and mechanics so they can earn 4 percent interest, matching but broadening access beyond corporations and bond syndicates.
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Harry Carroll
Carroll
Public Markets Westlake Prices Bargain Daily Staples
Store listings show Westlake market ad listing many daily essentials with per unit prices. Items include Lipton's tea at 65 cents, Crisco 30 cents, canned pineapple 25 to 20 cents, catsup 25 cents, asparagus 2 for 75 cents, dill pickles 19 cents a dozen, glycerine soap 10 cents, toilet paper 10 cents, pearl tapioca 6 pounds for 60 cents, Japan rice 25 cents per pound, dried peas 25 cents per pound, pearl onions 60 cents a glass, homemade jelly 10 cents a glass, Edam cheese 35 cents a pound, Gougonola cheese 40 cents a pound, kosher salami 45 cents a pound.
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Westlake
Local Produce and Meats Sale Listings
A 1914 price list shows California strawberries 1c and ives per box, asparagus 10c and 15c per lb, California potatoes two pounds for 25c, extra large dill pickles 15c per dozen, choice ripe olives, pickled pig feet, hamburger and sausage 12 to 14c per lb, lamb chops 14c per lb, spring lamb quarters $1.00, veal roast and Armour bacon priced, various plants and garden items, Carnation milk canned goods, macaroni and peanut butter, fillet sole and salmon by the pound, and assorted meats and pantry staples with stall numbers and street location at 92 Pike St.
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California
Pike St
Armour Bacon
Market Prices For Groceries And Provisions
A jumble of item listings with weights and prices including dried peas black fins butter ginger milk olive oil ground bone and bacon backs. Prices shown as 10e 3 for or $1.16 per can indicate old market rate formatting.
Middleton Poised for City Council Seat Challenge
The race narrows between France and Middleton as the council must appoint a member or convene daily until filled. Middleton, a tailor and former union activist, seeks the post amid waning chances for France. Also noted is a New York Supreme Court award of 48,000 to Michael Donnelly against former partner P. J. McArdle after substantial legal costs.
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C. J. France
William Middleton
Middleton
France
New York Suprem Court
Michael Donnelly
P. J. McArdle
Donnelly
New Parcel Post Map Released by The Seattle Star
The Seattle Star announces a fresh parcel post map showing zone changes by the postal department. It is described as the latest authentic Parcel Post Map of Washington and is in use by the Seattle Post Office. Four maps, each 3 by 4 feet, mailed free with six months of subscription or renewal at $1.80. The offer applies to direct mail subscriptions only.
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Postal Department
Washington
Seattle Post Office
The
Seattle Star
United States
Star
Questions and Answers on Physics Fashion and Manners
A letter column presents readers queries on a earth drill thought experiment and perpetual motion, hair color, pest control, dating norms, and social slang. It also explains co eds as a nickname for girls at a coeducational school.
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Quick Kidney Help
An ad claims Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney and bladder function, easing back pain and bladder weakness especially in women. The medicine is described as non habit forming, available in 65¢ and $1.00 sizes, with Foley Cathartic Tablets as a cleansing ban. Sold by Bartell Drug Stores.
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N. B
Foley
Bartell Drug Stores
Police hold up plan ties lights to alert system
Chief Griffiths proposed a plan to notify police headquarters during a hold up or burglary. Lighting Superintendent Ross approved the scheme which would switch district lights on and off to alert patrolmen on those beats to contact headquarters immediately.
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Griffiths
Ross
Prohibition Leaders Violate Delay Tactics, Conger Says
George D. Conger of the Anti Saloon League states prohibitionists do not mind if City Comptroller Carroll reviews initiative petitions for a dry state. Carroll may request 3500 dollars for extra help in the registration office to handle the task. Conger claims efforts to obstruct and delay the check are puerile but vows victory.
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George D. Conger
Anti-Saloon League
Carroll
Mr. Conger
Stylish Silk Dresses Featured At Special Sale
A display of affordable afternoon dresses highlights silk blends in taffeta and crepe de chine. Black navy taupe brown green and rasp berry options show plain draped skirts with fitted flounces and tunics. Loose blouses with lace and French net details accompany girdles and three quarter sleeves. Priced at 19.75.
G O P Delegates This Year Won't Be Handpicked
Tacoma April 20 Republicans plan a June 18 state convention to draft a party platform. Delegates will not be handpicked as two years ago. Tom Fisk, who presided at the Aberdeen handpicked convention in 1912, says it would be impolite this year. Fisk would support Roosevelt if he removes judicial recall by initiative from the progressive platform. The state committee denied talks with progressives on amalgamation. Woods of Seattle named secretary to replace C. E. Johnson.
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Tacoma
Wash
State Committee
Tom Fisk
Aberdeen
Fisk
Roosevelt
State
A Woods
Seattle
C. E. Johnson
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