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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1915

Page

8

Poisoned Sweetheart Case Sparks Small Town Mystery

In Waukegan Illinois Mrs Frank Schwery admits poisoning Frank Quigley her 18 year old daughter's sweetheart. He fell ill after drinking ginger ale laced with arsenic and later died. The mother claimed police coerced her to confess. authorities say she buried her grandchild’s cloth bundle in a back yard.

Higgins Gertrude Schwery Waukegan Lil Frank Frank Schwery Frank Quigley Gertrude Conrad Joseph Schwartzbaum Eighth Ave. N. W Brinker Schwartzbaum

Prize night expands at Manufacturers' fair draws big crowds

The fair extended prize night to every evening for the rest of the week after a large turnout. Each visitor in the Stuart and Henry buildings receives a ticket for a chance at 50 prizes nightly. Items ranged from a stove to vinegar with many Washington made articles on display. Today marks Northwest Merchants and Sale Managers' day at the fair.

Stuart and Henry Washington Northwest

David B. Johnson Nominated for NEA President

Oakland Aug 19 David B Johnson was named by the NEA nominating committee as president candidate. Delegates anticipate a lively ballot battle with Grace Strachan and Alvin N White among contenders. White believes the committee’s choice will win on the three cornered campaign feature.

Oakland National Education Association David B. Johnson Misa Grace Strachan Brooklyn Alvin N. White New Mexico

New Middy Suits Offer Clean Linenette Style

New Middy Suits of white linenette are unusually well tailored with a V neck jacket and large square collar. The skirt is a plain gored model with patch pocket. Available in all white or white with blue piping. Priced attractively at 2.95 dollars.

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