Poison Girls Ads Lure Seattle Woman To Tragic End
Lena Makela answered hotel work ads in Seattle and fell victim to deceptive postings. After failed promises and loss of funds she begged for honest work, took poison tablets, and died in hospital. Mrs Catherine Allison warned that many want ads are decoys and urged caution for women seeking employment in the city.
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Lena Makela
Seattle
Lena
Ay. N
City Hospital
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Moonlight Excursion and Dancing on Steamer Issaquah
A Moonlight Excursion and dancing event aboard the steamer Issaquah on Lake Washington will depart from Leschi at 8 39 tonight and Madison Park at 8 39 with passengers invited to enjoy an evening cruise and music.
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Lake Washington
Leschi
Madison Park
Ady
Lesehi Park
Grace Purdy
Margaret McCullough
New England
Knickerbocker
Gerard Tonning
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Sherman & Clay’s
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Beautiful Dentistry at Regal Dental Offices
Dr. L. R. Clark advertises dentistry focused on aesthetics and practicality. The ad highlights a large, comfortable clinic with a fixed one price system and a team of dentists, offering gold crowns at $10 and Never Slip Plates at $5, located at 1405 3rd Ave NW near Union St. Bring the note.
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Regal Dental
Resinol Stops Skin Torments
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap claim to clear pores and stop itching, curing eczema rashes ringworm and pimples. Marketed as a doctor approved treatment for nineteen years with nationwide professional use, products offered by druggists at 59 cents to 1 dollar for ointment and 25 cents for soap with a free trial offer from Kesinol Baltimore.
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Kesinol
Baltimore
Vampire Kaelraed to play Potiphar’s wife in Joseph and His Brethren
Katharine Kaelraed, famed for the vampire role in A Fool There Was, will star as Potiphar’s wife in Liebler and Co.’s Joseph and His Brethren opening in Chicago. She has earned acclaim for a string of strong dramatic parts and now headlines the production.
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Joseph
Chicago
Potiphar
Katharine Kaelraed
Big Liebler & Co
Barbara
Campbell Files Candidacy for Congress on Progressive Ticket
Senator John A Campbell of Everett files for congress on the progressive ticket. He cites three terms in the state legislature and his Olympia work for woman suffrage the eight hour law the workmen's compensation act and direct legislation bills as experience valuable to Congress.
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John A. Campbell
Everett
Congress
Progressive
Campbell
Olympia
Threshing Machines Destroyed in Whitman County Fires
Colfax Washington August 1 Farmers worry as fires caused by explosion of smut destroy threshing machines. Six machines burned in Whitman county Friday raising season total to 28 with only 10 percent of the wheat crop threshed.
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Colfax Colfax
Wash
Whitman County
Fear Battle in King County near Snoqualmie Falls roadway
W S. W.'s advance on a force of men working on the Snoqualmie Falls roadway twelve miles from North Bend prompts contractor fears of serious consequences. The sheriff's office received the word by telephone today.
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Snoqualmie Falls
North Bend
Sheriff's Office
Socialist candidate enters lists for justice of the peace
Charlotte F. Jones, a socialist, is a candidate for justice of the peace. Her declaration was accepted today, despite an earlier week rejection. Prosecutor Murphy initially said socialists were not entitled to file due to not polling 10 percent of the last county vote.
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Charlotte F. Jones
Justice of the Peace
Murphy
Socialista
German Ambassador Demands French Explanations In Paris
London Aug 1 The German ambassador in Paris demanded that the French foreign office explain France intentions. It was confirmed by the French embassy here that the German said he would return for an answer at noon today.
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London
Paria
France
Bosco the Bushman Strikes Near Medina
Bosco the Bushman, who terrorized the University district a month ago, is again active near Medina. T. W. Flynn alerted Under Sheriff McCormick that the wild man was shouting in a dense thicket, seemingly seeking blood. Citizens fear to confront him as deputies Sullivan and Smith head to Medina to subdue and capture him.
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Bosco
University District
Medina
T. W. Flynn
McCormick
Congress Keeps Congress Open If Europe War Looms
Washington predicted that Congress will stay in session indefinitely if a general European war occurs. Leaders told President Wilson the House would remain as long as needed. The Senate passed a $500 million emergency currency bill while Agriculture predicted war time food price surges and discussed possible food export embargoes.
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Congress
Wilson
Confess
House
Senate
Department of Agriculture
United States
Dr Macy Promises Cure All Chronic Ailments
An advertorial notice offers Dr Macy's treatment for a wide range of conditions from eye and throat disorders to diseases of the skin and nervous ailments. It claims success across men and women, with free consultation and price transparency, inviting readers to call or write for care and costs.
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Boston
New York
Seattle
Dr Macy Expert in Advanced Method for Diseases
Reference notice for Dr Macy a specialist in advanced method for all diseases located at 1818 Beound Ave Seattle Washington. The fragment provides an address and professional focus without further context or dates.
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Beound
Seattle
Wash
Wheat Pit Seen Largely Steady In Chicago Trading
In Chicago wheat trading a comparatively normal day began with no flare ups anticipated. December wheat rose about one percent while September slipped by a half cent as the market absorbed the latest price moves and supply signals.
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Chicago
Ford to Cut Ford Car Prices Under New Plan
Henry Ford expands profit sharing with a new proposal promising owners a share of about 36 million. Local Ford manager R P Rice says a $60 price reduction per car is in effect on one phase, with potential refunds of 40 to 60 dollars per car if 300,000 units are produced by season end.
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Ford
R. P. Rice
Ford Works
French envoy Says England Must Warn Germany to Avert War
The French ambassador told United Press that only Britain can avert a conflict by informing Germany its navy is ready to strike. If not, the situation is hopeless. Paris reports say the German ambassador is to abandon his post tonight.
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London
United Press
England
Germany
Paris
All of Europe Faces Famine Headlines War-Struck Crises
London reports a continent in famine as food prices soar and supplies dwindle. England may see shortages within a month with prices tripling, while Holland Sweden and Norway also confront food scarcities amid wartime disruption.
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London
Europe
England
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Guardian advice for a torn heart and practical kitchen queries
A reader seeks guidance on returning to a devoted husband amid a deserted affair and a young suitor's threats. Barbara counsels choosing duty and a guardian role. The column also answers practical notes on baby dress for heat, pronunciation, bust development, glove cleaning, and divorce-to-marriage waiting periods in Idaho Washington and Oregon.
Soft Soap Feature and Family Visit Guidance
A kitchen soap recipe blends soap with salts of tartar to create a soft cleaner for floors, wood, and bathroom fixtures. The second item advises a married woman on graciously handling wary visiting relatives, urging politeness and giving the benefit of the doubt.
Who are the Orangemen and their July 12 celebration
The Orangemen are members of the Orange society, an Irish Protestant association rooted in Ulster. Ulsterists are residents of Ulster, not a synonym for Orangemen. They celebrate July 12 to mark the Battle of Aughrim, where William III defeated James II. Their insignia, the orange colored lily, is worn then. no record of blue in their colors. It is a political order founded to maintain Protestant ascendancy in Ireland.
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Orange Society
Ulster
Aughrim
William III
James II
Ireland
Irish in Fight Kept Separate After Kilkeel Clash
Dublin reports leaders from both sides using authority to keep order after Friday’s clash between home rule and anti home rule volunteers. Home rulers accused of raiding an Orangemen party to seize rifles. Several shots exchanged with no injuries.
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Dublin
Kilkeel
Artificial Teeth Platework and Fitting Standards
A discussion on artificial teeth platework covers cost ranges for teeth rubber and labor, emphasis on proper impressions, fit, and natural appearance. The article notes price variation by region, warns against one price fits all dentists, and highlights Dr. Edwin J. Brown's guarantee of fit with open evenings and Sundays.
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Brown
Edwin J. Brown
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