Hope Boxes Startled Couples In Bloomington Fad
In Bloomington a quirky trend named hope boxes has young couples creating decorated boxes containing gifts like handkerchiefs and slippers. Partners each day deposit an item hoping the box will lead to a marriage proposal within a year. One couple already received a promptly accepted proposal and a letter from a prospective suitor.
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Wnoton
Ind
Moomington
North College
Walnut
Purse of Gold murder case in Chinese slave girl tale
An OCR fragment tells of a Chinese slave girl named SOW KUEN or Purse of Gold brought from China to San Francisco and then to New York. A mission woman helped resubmit her to slavery. Chin Len the convert promised marriage then allegedly turned her over to an American owner. The narrative is disjoint and unclear.
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Kuen
China
San Francisco
Mottat
New Yord
York
Chin Len
Mission School Sion
An Chin Len
Fran
New York
Smith Realty Owners Syndicate Victims Cry Out
Angry investors claim they were defrauded by Smith operating under the Realty Owners Syndicate. Victims report losses ranging up to 86 dollars with many paying 25 dollars for exams and abstracts. Directors deny responsibility as details emerge from Smith’s loan and card schemes.
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Tye
Ives
Smith
Jagerson
George M. Stewart
Ity Owners’ Syndicate
Spokane
Everett
Seattle
Rome
Johnson
Ballard
D. Rota
Merry Row Continues On Pay Streak
McGarvie directs Concessionaires Day for the Pay Streak amid criticism from Igorrote Village and other showpeople. Felder and Haber dispute his tactics, noting reduced attendance and a bid to turn the event into a publicity campaign.
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Merry Row
Harry McGarvie
Lot Edmund A. Polder
Mar. J. Meeker
McGarvie
Felder
B.A. Felder
Igorrote Vilage
McGarvie & Great
Capt
Haber
Baltimo
Baker
Concessonaires’ Association
Kimo
Good Samaritans on the Victoria
Cavin Roe a 12 year old boy from Fairbanks was aboard the steamship Victoria bound for Seattle when he fell through an open hatch and fractured his leg. Passengers and Purser Fred Tracey on the Victoria aided him and a collection of 180 was raised to cover hospital and incidental expenses.
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Cavin Roe
Providencen Hospital
Fred Tracey
Victoria
Hoe
Alasia
Semeat
Seattle
Roe
Charles Hoe
Fairbanka
Rough Saturday Night Scuffle In Washington Street
A large crowd watched a rough scrap Saturday night as Patrolman Robert Hagen subdued a man named T. Wapper. Wapper resisted after Hagen tackled him, losing his helmet and revolver in the struggle but the officer kept hold until the suspect surrendered. Witnesses called the fight a hot, shouted scene during the confrontation.
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Washington Sty
Duat
Robert Hagen
T. Wapper
Hagen
Wapper
Congress of Indian Educators Opens at A Y P Expo
The auditorium features Indian student works as delegates gather for the Congress of Indian Educators at the A Y P exposition. Prominent speakers on the platform include Senator W. L. Jones Mayor Miller Director General Nadeau State Superintendent Henry B. Dewey and Superintendent Kettle Reel of Washington.
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Congress of Indian Educators
A-Y-P. Exposition
W. L. Jones
Miller
Nadeau
Henry B. Dewey
Ketello Reel
Washington
Hh OG
Woman Blames Hypnotism for Social ills at Plymouth Talk
Mrs. J. G. Wood of Kansas, at the International Prison Congress in Plymouth Church, links hypnotism to weakness immorality and crime among women. She urges banning public hypnotic exhibitions to curb the white slave traffic and notes victims can transmit susceptibility to others.
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J. G. Wood
Kansas
International Prison Congress
Plymouth Church
Florence Crittenton
Wood
Mrs. Wood
Mra. Wood
Seattle
Mra. Mackensie
Crittenton Mission
Watermelon giveaway marks Dixie Day at exposition
A California Watermelon gift will be distributed at the California building during Dixie Day events from 8 to 6. The day features remarks by A W Gilchrist of Florida and Prof Glenn Worthington of Tennessee, with Dixie related songs and performances at the Amphi theatre and a reception and ball at the Washington State Building.
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San Joaquin Valley
California
Exposition
United Efforta
Knoxville
Tenn
Glenn Worthington
University of Tennessen
Low
A.W. Gilchriat
Florida
Ppm
United Confederate Veterana
Linehenn
Nikko Cafe
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ellery
Dixieland
Old Kentucky Home
Dixie Girl
Blue and Gray Patrol
National Aire
Waeh
Revenue Cutter Tahoma Arrives to Patrol Puget Sound
The Tahoma built on the Atlantic coast arrived in Puget Sound after a 127 day voyage via Suez, replacing the Grant in service. The Victoria then reached port with nearly 600 passengers and about $250000 in gold aboard, the largest passenger count this season. The Victoria is set to sail again in January.
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Atlantic
Serviee
Puget Hound
Sound
Baltimore
Sues
Victoria
Port Vearly
Thme
International Beauty Day At Seattle Fair Prize Expected
Chief Wappenstein reports no arrests on exposition grounds during International Beauty Day as Seattle showcases a wide array of contestants. A. B. Btow art chairs the judges with two experts unnamed. The winner will receive a $160 gold watch after today’s final selection in the Auditorium, with several out‑of‑town entrants contending alongside Seattle’s candidates.
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Wappenstein
Seattle
A. B. Btowart
Greater
Taft and Dickinson at odds over Panama railroad tariffs
Francisco Aug 22. President Taft and War Secretary Dickinson clash over Panama railroad freight charges and management, according to the Call. The dispute centers on tariff policy and the road's operation.
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Ity United Presa
Ban Francisco
Hernard Baker
Call
Taft
War Dickinson
Panama
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