Primary Fight Sparks Warned Voters for Saturday Election
A tense editorial urges turnout against standpatters seeking to block primaries and hand pick delegates. It argues Taft and Harmon rely on fraud and low turnout, urging Republicans to vote progressive and defeat the backroom schemers.
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Taft
Harmon
Clark
Joint
Case
al Ruther
Lafe Hamilton
People's Peace
Ells
la Follette
Wilson
Dr Hazzard Completes Thirty Days of Fasting
Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard ends the 30th day of her fast, described as physically emaciated yet mentally uplifted. She plans possibly fifteen more days, recounting pain, loss of appetite, and heightened sense of smell while maintaining activity with guards.
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DR. Hazzard
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Olson Sentenced for Striking Judge Main
Christina Olson, found guilty of third degree assault for striking Judge Main with a horsewhip, serves 14 days in county jail after choosing jail time over a $40.70 costs bill and $1 fine. The incident followed frustration over the setting aside of her jury verdict in a $600 matter.
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Christina Olson
Main
Ronald
Olson
Burglar Escapes After Bullets Fired In Rear Morrison Home
Capt. Gibbs of the marine underwriters watched a burglar near Philip Morrison's house last night as he attempted a window entry. A patrolman responded, a running chase ensued, and the man escaped unharmed leaving no clue behind.
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8. B. Gibbs
Board of Marine Underwriters
Philip Morrison
Charged With Wife Desertion In Utah
James C. Christopher former Ogden resident was arrested on a charge of wife desertion. He says his wife is a Mormon and he left Utah to escape domestic issues. Clemency for 8 W Morris denied for six months for wrecking Oregon Trust and Savings Bank.
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James C. Christopher
Ogden
Utah
Mormon Church
Salem
W. Cooper Morris
Oregon Penitentiary
Oregon Trust and Savings Bank of
Portland
County Court Fight Over Coliseum Ends Likely
Judge Gay signals likely ruling that King county has no rights to the Coliseum at Thirday and James streets. Coliseum Investment Co. sought an injunction to stop county interference with removal of the facility after a long lease dispute. The county contends the building reverted at lease end and has collected rent from tenants.
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King County
Coliseum
Thirday
James St
Gay
Coliseum Investment Co
Pany
Lamping
Coliseum Investment Co. Howev
Coun
Cald
World’s most powerful wireless station planned for Puget Sound
Bremerton April 26 The Navy Department plans to install the world’s most powerful wireless station on Toosh Island at the entrance to Puget Sound. The station will link with trans Pacific liners and numerous stations toward the Alaskan territory as part of a broader communications network.
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Bremerton
Toosh Island
Puget Sound
Navy Department
Alaskan
Portlander Wins State Pier Contract in San Francisco Bid
The state board of harbor commissioners awarded the large combination pier project, the biggest under the $9 million bond issue, to Robert Wakefield of Portland Oregon for $675 981. The contract was leased to San Francisco and announced today.
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United Press
San Francisco
State Board of Harbor Commissioners
Robert Wakefield
Portland
Ore
Mosquito Extermination Boards Repeal Bill Introduced
Senator Leavitt introduced a repeal bill targeting the act that authorized county mosquito exterminating commissions. The measure has passed the legislature and been signed by the governor.
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Trenton
N. J
Leavitt
Plow uncovers peck of old English coins near Reedaville
In Morgantown on April 2h Bud Guseman found a peck of coins dated before 1812 buried in a field on the Guseman farm near Reedaville. Authorities believe they were buried during the War of 1812 era.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Guseman
Reedaville
Bud Guseman
Four Boys Drown Crossing Ohio River in John Boat
Four boys drowned when a John boat capsized while crossing the Ohio river from West Virginia to East Liverpool on April 25. A fifth boy was saved.
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East Liverpool
Ohio River
West Virginia
Here
Sinking of 8000-ton steamER witnessed by Romedel crew
New York dispatch reports the sinking of an 8000 ton steamER about 400 miles north of Titanic’s grave. The Romedel officers say the wreck occurred March 26 and the vessel’s identity remains unconfirmed.
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New York
Taft Consistently Ranks Third in Primary Returns
The article notes Roosevelt leading Oregon and Nebraska with La Follette second, while TAFT IN THIRD PLACE dominates the reporting phrase. In Multnomah County readers see La Follette, Roosevelt, then TAFT. statewide Third Place persistence is highlighted across multiple counties.
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Taft
Oregon
Roosevelt
la Follette
Multnomah
Portland
Nebraska
T. R
Battle Bob
Bob
Siamese twins born in Bilbel Hessen health reported
A Bilbel Hessen couple welcomes twin girls grown together at the tops of their heads forming a single straight line. Doctors say both are healthy and plan X ray tests at a Frankfort medical congress to learn if they share one brain or have separate ones and whether separation is possible.
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Frankfort
Bilbel
Hessen
Dilling Park Faces Move to Replace Rest Spot with Garage
A Seattle council bill, supported by Councilman Goddard, would allocate about 3 800 000 for a municipal car garage in Dilling Park at Third and Fourth avenues. Opponents say the garage would destroy the city’s only downtown rest spot used by workers, clerks, lawyers, shoppers, and the elderly. Mayor Cotterill weighs the ordinance as residents debate keeping the park’s peaceful function.
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Dilling
Jon
Cotterill
Seattle
Cotterth
Dilling Park
Johnny Yese
Cnter
Thirday
Westerway
Smith
Jones
Goddard
Cotteritt
Wireless Operators Paid for Titanic Wreck Story Testimony
Washington April 25 The Titanic probe hearings focus on suppression rumors and payments. Marconi testified his company offered four figure sums to delay news while Bride and Cottam received sizable payments for their accounts. He detailed Cape Race range and contact with ships up to 1500 miles distant at night.
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Washington
Smith
Titanic Probe Committee
Marconi
Bride
Carpathia
Harold Bride
Cottam
William Marconi
Marconi Wireless Company
New York
Sandy Hook
New York Harbor
Cape Race Station
Olympic
Weather Forecast: Showers Tonight and Friday
Showers expected tonight or Friday with moderate southerly winds. Cooling temperatures around fifty degrees at noon, with unsettled conditions following.
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Oon
Jury Deadlock in Gutheil Angelus Liquor Trial
After nearly 21 hours deliberation the jury could not agree on the case of Louis Gutheil and the Angelus charged with selling liquor to minors. Two women were on the panel as Judge Ronald filled in the record. The charges stem from the trial of J. Mc Birnie 19 who was acquitted of grand larceny after testifying he obtained liquor in several city cafes.
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Louis Guther
Angelus
Ronald
Gutheil
J. McBirnie
Roberts arraigned on murder charge in Portland
H. E. Bert arraigned here on a murder charge in connection with the killing of Donald Stewart, a member of an automobile party, who with Geo Hastings was shot when their car halted at a command. Roberts pleaded not guilty. Trial will be set Thursday.
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Portland, Or
H. E.berts
Donald Stewart
Geo Hastings
Roberts
Bodies of Titanic dead found by Mackay Bennett crew
The Mackay Bennett recovered 205 bodies from the Titanic wreck area near 41 35 N 34 W. The report says Major Archibald Butt is among the recovered, correcting earlier name spellings and noting instant death due to exposure.
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Archibald Butt
United Press
New York
Mackay
Lst
George Widen
George W. Widener
A. B.utt
A. Butt
Mackay- Bennett
Taft
Move to Stop Election Count Move to Quash Recount Bid
Edgar C. Snyder campaign manager for Mayor F Cotterill and his attorney plan a late afternoon motion to quash the complaint seeking a recount in the mayoralty race. The filing questions the court jurisdiction and the sufficiency of facts alleged in the action on behalf of Former Mayor Gill.
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Edgar C. Snyder
F. Cotterill
Gill
Railroad sue to block reduced interior freight rates
The Northern Pacific Railway filed a federal suit against the state public service commission and all state shippers to enjoin enforcement of the March 2 interior freight rate cut. The railroad contends the rates are too low and confiscatory.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific Railway
State Public Service Commission
Glove Cleaning Tragedy Bright Flame Claims Agnes Rooney
In New York on April 25 Agnes Rooney died after a naphtha bottle used for cleaning gloves exploded near a lighted gas jet. Her mother and sister were seriously burned trying to rescue her, authorities said.
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New York
Agnes Rooney
Farmer drives to Shamokin with shoebox of gold
Manuel Klinger, a well known farmer from Shamokin, Pa, arrived with cash for a real estate deal. Instead of a check he produced a shoe box containing 4300 in gold coins, saying the savings of a lifetime and that he does not believe in banks.
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Shamokin
Emmanuel Klinger
Klinger
Contract Awarded for Green Building Erection
The Sound Construction and Engineering Co. has been awarded the contract to erect the six story Green building at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street. The structure will be class A with reinforced concrete.
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Sound Construction and Engineering Co
Fourth Av
Pike St
City considers lower Elliott Bay buoy fees at next meeting
City council will discuss reduced rates for buoy use in Elliott Bay at the upcoming meeting amid numerous complaints about current high charges.
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Elliott Bay
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