Roy Cochran's voyage ends in mother's arms
Roy Cochran started out to see the world with 6 in his pockets, left home at 4 pm, rode a box car to roam the city and distant places, faced hunger and cold before returning at 9 pm to his mother Mia and father Fred Cochran, ending his adventure safely at home.
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Roy Cochran
Rog Cochran
Belmontay
Mia
Fred Cochran
Papa
Roy
Pike At
Little Roy
Tacoma
Mother
Father
Mommer
Famous Northland poet Bjornsen dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Nornatjerne Bjornsen a renowned Norwegian poet dramatist reformer and peace advocate born in 1832. He began as a newspaper contributor and after republican views led to treason conviction and exile to America before returning to Christiania in 1888 shaping national opinion and literature.
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Paris
Washington Telegraphist Wins World Smoke Championship
In Washington, D C, on April 27, Harry McKeiden, telegraph operator, smoked a mild standard cigar for 94 minutes and 30 seconds without relighting. He beat the prior record set by a Cornell professor by over 8 minutes on a wager.
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Washington, D. C
Harry McKeiden
Cornell
McKeiden
Enjoy Your Meals A Tablet Digests a Meal Trial Package Free
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promise rapid digestion by mixing with saliva to form a strong digestive fluid. Made from natural plant and fruit essences, each tablet reportedly digests 4000 grains of food and can aid digestion even for healthy stomachs. A trial package is offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
Jamaica
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Marshall
Mich
Amundsen Plans Seven Year Arctic Drift to North Pole
Capt Roald Amundsen outlines a bold seven year Arctic expedition in letters to the Norwegian Consul in San Francisco He intends to sail from San Francisco early next year aboard the Fram to reach the North Pole by drifting with Arctic ice and currents near Greenland.
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San Francisco
Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
North Pole
Amundsen
Lund
Pole
Greenland
Fire Department Quells Sawdust Fire at Ballard Plant
Ballard April 27 The Ballard fire department confined a blaze at the Pacific Coast Pipe Company sawdust storage shed. Captain Roberts and crew attacked from above and below, using sandust chutes and hoses to extinguish the fire in about 90 minutes, preventing major damage to the factory.
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Ballard
Ballard Fire Department
Pacific Coast Pipe Company
Roberts
Anarchists Target Roosevelt in Paris Threat
Paris police scramble six detectives to guard former President Theodore Roosevelt after learning American anarchists fled Naples for Paris amid fears of an attack.
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United Press
Paris
Roosevelt
Naples
Paria
Buffalo Bill to be buried on Cedar Mountain in Wyoming
In a Chicago Geographical Society lecture Charles A. Heath details Buffalo Bill Cody’s plan to bury his body atop Cedar Mountain in Big Horn County Wyoming. A marble buffalo 40 feet high with electric eyes would crown the grave, visible eight miles away, though Cody says he is not yet certain he is dead.
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Buffalo Binl" Cody
Cedar Mountain
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Cody
Charles A. Heath
Geographical Society
Revolution Raises Head in United Free Speech
London April 27 Arthur J. Balfour former prime minister and opposition leader warned of a revolution amid political maneuvers and affiliations he said threaten the country’s immortal constitution and show grave issues in the current situation.
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United Freee
London
Arthur J. Balfour
Commons
Primrose League
Ole Hanson Works Nights to Sell Lands in Seattle
Ole Hanson kept his New York block office open until near midnight attracting a crowd of clerks at 10 p.m. He says thousands of Seattle workers must lay off a half day to answer ads, so evening hours reach the employed majority. In two weeks The Star ads yielded late returns and 800 acres in one addition sold in seven days, 400 after hours.
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Seattle
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the Star
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Star
Fly film to educate on disease carried by flies
Dr. J B Crichton state health commissioner has obtained The Fly Post a moving picture on flies spreading tuberculosis. He negotiates with Sam B Cohn Alaska theatre manager for free citywide exhibition. Bayou cafe to resume 1 a m closing after May 1
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J. B. Crichton
Crichton
Sam B. Cohn
Alaska Theatre
Endorsement and Park Board Row in Seattle City
A former park board member defends his tenure and relation to Mayor Gill, arguing the charter grants the board final say over park affairs and expenditures. He criticizes political interference, lauds Ernet’s work on playgrounds, and notes the 2 million bond issue approval as public support for park projects. He urges forward progress and thanks the new board selections.
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Moran
Grant
Jee
Portland
Los Angeles
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Moore
Clef Wappenstein
Ringhearst
Uni
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Marshal Kellogg
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Calhoun
Thin City
Park Department
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Board of Tk Commisssioners
Seattle
Oy Gorth
Ernet
Ork Coments
Sioners
Slayer of Greek Foe Flees After Cafe Murder
George Pahilis, a Greek fugitive from justice, is alleged to have murdered Louis Zahariad ie at Latters Cafe 1626 Westlake Boulevard last night just after 10. He entered the cafe, ordered a steak, and fired two shots into the victim's back as he turned away.
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George Pahilis
Louis Zahariadie
Latters
Westlake Boulevard
Pahilis
Death for Murderer to Sing Sing Electrocution
Albert Wolter, guilty of Ruth Wheeler's murder, was sentenced today by Judge Foster to be electrocuted at Sing Sing during the week of June 6. Wolter had waited for the verdict since the jury found him guilty. In North Yakima, Mrs. Albert Miller, seeking a divorce to wed another man, was denied reparations by Judge Kauffman amid a non support charge.
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United Prep
New York
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Sing Sing
Wolter
Foster
North Yakima
Albert I. Miller
Kauffman Bhe
Carpeting Cleaning Offer From Local Firms
An advertisement promotes carpet cleaning with offers to restore carpets to near new color. It claims fast service and a free estimate. Veheiman & Wilson, carpenters and jobbers, advertise window screens and related services.
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Veheiman & Wilson
Stet
For Rent and Sale Ads Prominently Placed Nearby
Numerous rental offers for houses and furnished cottages across Seattle areas. Listings include six to eight room homes, modern bungalows with garages, and four room cottages with baths and fireplaces. Prices range from $16 to $30 monthly with various terms and agents such as King Realty and Jones Realty Co. Contact numbers and addresses provided for inquiries and negotiations.
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Cone
King Realty Company
Neston
Natiafa Fandior
F. Wackaon
Hank Didg
Mato Tse
Nuy
Jones
Riewett St. Poet Ones Realty. CO
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Rare Bar Acres Near Seattle Reach Beeline Distance
The notice describes acres near Seattle with clear soil and ready drainage, located in the county line region. Asking price is 2200 dollars with easy terms and a hoped for advantageous location.
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Seattle
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