Countess Von Bernstorff and Diplomacy in War Time
The American born Countess Von Bernstorff and her family are tied to a tangled diplomatic history as World War I divides loyalties. Daughter Jeanne Luckemeyer’s marriage to Count Von Bernstorff linked a New York socialite to Berlin, with press notes noting four capitals hoped for rapprochement while war loomed.
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Jeanne Luckemeyer
New York
Count von Hernatorff
Germany
London
Paris
America
France
England
Countess von Gernstorff
Edward L. Luckemeyer
Washington
Gunther
Bhia
Munich
Red Cross
United States
Kenneth W. Payne
Countess von Bernstorff
The Little Book Conversation on Truth and Temptation
Margie defends a private book that chronicles human life with honesty and charity. Pat urges publication to help others understand humanity, while Margie questions the world’s judgment and the limits of perfection.
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Pat
Httle
Chad
Margie
Prig
Daily Paper
Canthrox Shampoo Promises Easy Dandruff Removal
An old advertisement touts Canthrox shampoo as an inexpensive dandruff remedy. It claims a teaspoonful mixed with hot water dissolves debris and dirt, then applying to the scalp with a brisk massage yields a soothing cooling lather, soft pliant hair, glossy color, and added fullness.
Initiatives Filed to Legalize Beer Manufacture in Washington
William Virges, former Tacoma brewer, filed an initiative in Olympia to legalize beer manufacture in Washington. The measure would license breweries at $1,000 annually, tax each brewed barrel for highway funds, allow direct home delivery without permits, and bottle all beer. Drug stores would need permits to buy beer, and hotels with 50 or more rooms could obtain liquor licenses. The initiative targets a November 7 vote.
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William Virges
Tacoma
Olympia
Washington
Seattle
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
Grandmother’s home remedy resurfaces as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims it darkens gray hair naturally, restores color after one or two applications, and enhances shine, with no disease cure intended.
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Wyeth
Mayors and police chief raid multiple gambling joints
In a rapid raid, Mayor Gill and Police Chief Beckingham led powers to seize equipment from a sprawling Chinese gambling den, Typical Gambling Joint II. Four men were caught while others escaped through hidden exits and secret passages in the basement.
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Powers
Beckingham
Gill
Tam
Beeckingham
Police Close Hodge's Cafe After Liquor Raids
William Hodge and R H Van Nostern run a Phalia cafe at 1326 Second Ave. they were escorted to police headquarters Wednesday night. Van Nostern booked for violating the dry law while Hodge released. EK Leonard, a waiter, arrested after being served whisky at the cafe. The cafe was closed and liquor seized in raids was destroyed. Mayor Gill attended as barrels were dumped into the sewer behind city hall amid a large crowd.
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William Hodge
Hodge
R. H. van Nostern
Phalia
Second Ave
van Nostern
EK. Leonard
CC BR. Peterson
Beckingham
Gill
Instant Hair Stain Claims Fast, Safe Color
An advertisement touts Brownatone as a sulfur free hair stain that instantly tones hair to brown or black, covering gray or streaks. It is prepared by The Kenton Pharmacal Co and sold through drug stores and two sixes price. A sample booklet can be requested from manufacturers.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Corington
Ow! Drug Co
Pacific Coast
Alaska Delegates Instructed By Territorial Convention
Seward Alaska April 20 After defeating a motion to instruct Alaska two delegates to back Roosevelt the territorial convention voted to send them instructed The delegates are Lewis P Shackleford Juneau and William A Gilmore Nome
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Seward
Alaska
Roosevelt
Lewis P. Shackleford
Juneau
William A. Gilmore
Nome
William J. Bryan Unable to Speak in New Orleans
Telegrams reach New Orleans stating William J. Bryan cannot deliver his address today as he must return to Washington D C. This postponement shifts the speaking engagement and updates the audience on his availability this week.
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New Orleans
William J. Bryan
Washington, D. C
Wet towns go dry in South Dakota elections
Fourteen towns voted dry in municipal elections yesterday in South Dakota. No town that was dry before became wet. Pierre and Hot Springs joined the dry towns, while Sioux Falls and Aberdeen remained wet and dry respectively.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
South Dakota
Pierre
Hot Springs
Aberdeen
Fights to Get Girl San Jose
After losing a habeas corpus bid for 6 year old Mary Marian, her daughter, abandoned two years ago due to poverty, Mia Ernest Von Wascow of Seattle left for Colusa to challenge adoption brought by foster parents Rev. and Mrs. F G Pollette of Palo Alto.
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San Jose
Cal
Mary Marian
Mia
Ernest von Wascow
Seattle
Colusa
F. G. Pollette
Palo Alto
Sherwood Apartments to Rise on Melrose Triangle Site
Construction will begin soon on the Sherwood apartments a six story building valued at 70000 dollars. The project occupies a triangle bounded by Melrose Olive and Harvard avenues.
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Sherwood Apartments
Melrose, Olive and
Harvard Ave
Musterole Quick Relief Advertises No Blister
An old fashioned mustard-ointment Musterole promises fast relief without blistering. Doctors and nurses endorse Musterole for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and many pains. Available at druggists in 25c and 50c jars plus a hospital size for $2.60 from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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Musterole
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
No Lump Sum Claims Denied by City Officials
Corporation Counsel Caldwell told the city finance committee that injured city employees cannot be awarded lump sum damage claims. He stated the ruling clarifies eligibility and how claims should be processed.
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Caldwell
City Finance Committee
French Troops Capture Fort NW of Vaux
French forces seized a fortified work northwest of Vaux during the night, taking 200 prisoners and much booty, according to a statement released today.
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Paris
Vaux
Good Roads Day Proclaimed by Governor Lister
Olympia May 16 declared as Good Roads Day by Governor Lister in a Wednesday proclamation. The event calls for statewide observance and road improvement activities across communities.
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Olympia
Lister
Osborn Deignan dies at Canyon City at 86
Osborn Deignan the 86 year old coxswain on the Merrimac when Lieut Hobson and his men sunk it at Santiago died at Canyon City Colorado word reached his brother Frank Deignan superintendent of the West Seattle post office station W Deignan announced the death in aWest Seattle dispatch
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Osborn Deignan
Merrimac
Lieut. Hobson
Santiago
Canyon City
Colo
Frank Deignan
West Seattle
Tornadoes in Kansas and Missouri Kill Ten Injure One Hundred
A sweeping outbreak across Kansas and Missouri left ten dead and about one hundred injured. Destruction hit Stover Fort Scott Rhinehart Lowry City Rockville and nearby towns as emergency crews mobilized. Additional reports confirmed damage at Jefferson City California and Olean with aid rushed to affected communities.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Stover
Elmer Packared
Einterprise
Ruth Fairbanks
Rich
Lowry City
Rockville
Jefferson City
California
Olean
Bryan Beaten in Home State as Nebraska Returns Roll In
As Nebraska primary returns are tallied, W. J. Bryan and C. W. Bryan are defeated. C. W. Bryan trails for governor's nomination, while Bryan sits seventh for delegates at large. Hitchcock appears renominated. Kennedy leads Aldrich for Republican Senate nomination. MecKelvie and Sutton contest GOP governor nomination. Ford leads GOP presidential primary with Cummins second and Hughes third.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
C. W. Bryan
Keith Neville
United States
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Judge Kennedy
Aldrich
MecKelvie
Sutton
Henry Ford
Cummins
Hughes
Wilson Rapped by Sen Jones in Washington Debate
Washington April 20 Senators Jones and Poindexter of Washington voiced opposing views on the president's ultimatum to Germany. Jones argued for broader break with violators of international rights, while Poindexter supported the plan noting no danger of fighting. Congressman Humphrey gave no comment.
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Washington
Jones
Poindexter
Ger
Germany
Humphrey
Dill
United States
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