Jones Refuses to Quit as Standpatters Plot Nipped
Washington senator Jones declined Taft’s offer of a lifelong federal judgeship. The move followed rumors of an Alaska business influence plot supported by Ballinger allies. Jones said he would not join a deal and would work with Senator Piles, signaling potential clashes over upcoming federal appointments.
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Jones
Ngton
Senator Jones
Washingga
Taos Washington
Bury
Whitson
John Wilson
United
Wilson
Gee
Taft
Ballinger
Alaska
Senate
Piles
United States
Washington
Eddy to Rest in Mount Auburn Cemetery Near Boston
The body of Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of the Christian Science Church will lie in Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass after church leaders decided the emeritus head should not rest in the Boston crypt. Simple funeral services with short prayers and readings from Scripture will occur at 11 am Thursday attended by Eddy’s family and close church leaders.
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United Press
Mary Baker G. Eddy
The
Christian Science Church
Mount Auburn Cemeey
Cambridge
Mass
George W. Glover
Emeritus
Founda Mother Church
Boston
Japan's "Man of Destiny" Komura Nearing Death
Count Komura, Japan's foreign minister and a key figure in the Port Arthur peace negotiations, is gravely ill. Known in America as a principal diplomat before Takahira, he shaped wartime policy and opposed emigration, urging Japan to focus on the Orient as its future. A dance at Dreamland tonight.
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Count Komura
America
Japan
Takahira
Komura
Russia
Portamouth
N. H
Komeura
Orient
Canal work to start on Lake Washington route between Fremont and Ballard
Major C. W. Kitts, chief of the local corps of United States engineers, announced after resuming his post that canal work on the Lake Washington route from Fremont to Ballard will be advertised for in a few days. The specifications for the project have been prepared.
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Hida
Lake Washington Canal
Fremont
Ballard
C. W. Kitts
Corps of United States Engineers
Will Cost Just 748 Million to Run Us in 1912
Budget estimates from the secretary of the treasury show the 1912 fiscal year needs totaling 748,414,460 dollars, an increase of 3,447,463 over 1911. The 1912 figures omit the postal deficiency of 10,634,122 dollars carried in 1911.
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Washington
Battmaten
Secretary of the Treasury
Fanda
Charley s Aunt and vaudeville highlights at Seattle theatres
The Theatres circuit lists Chari es Aunt at Seattle venues with Moore Dark and Dobb s Arctic Motion Pictures. On the Majestic bill Marie Hart and Billy Hart perform A Circus Girl while Pascatel contorts and Josephine Ainsley songs charm the crowd. Carroll Cooke lead with witty songs. Rosa Naylon features tropical birds act.
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Moore
Grand—Dobb
Arctic Motion Pictures
Seattle
Chariie
Charley
Jons of the
Alhambra
Orpheum
Majestic
Vaudeville
Pantages
Yvaudeville
the Majestic
Pascatel
Josephine Ainsley
Phil
Nettle Peters
Nettle
McDonald & Huntington
Carroll & Cooke
Rosa Naynon
Orpheum acts charm audiences with varied vaudeville
Lew Wella hosts a lively Orpheum bill featuring Joseph Hart’s Bathing Girls reprise and a sharp monologue. Wellington Cross and Lois Josephine perform Dying to Act, delivering laughs as a Melo drummer is playfully toppled. Charles Leonard Mietcher acts in Percival Knight’s His Nerve with burglars and a high brow visitor.
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Lew Wella
Orpheum
Kusto
Joseph Hart
Lewis
Wellington Cross
Lois Josephine
Charles Leonard Mietcher
Percival Knight
Fletcher
Packers Ask Delay in Sherman Conspiracy Cases
Chicago packers indicted for conspiracy under the Sherman act filed a motion with Judge Carpenter asking delay of actions until a pending suit before Judge Sandia settles the dissolution of the National Packing company.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
United States
Carpenter
Sandia
National Packing Company
Fifteen Chinese Detained at Angel Island in Smuggling Probe
United Press reports that fifteen Chinese are held at Angel Island as immigration and customs officials investigate an alleged smuggling plot. Deputized inspectors arrested them by mistake while they were watching for contraband opium. It was thought they had disembarked from the liner Manchuria.
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San Francisco
Cal
Angel Island
Immigration and Customs Bureaus
Manchuria
Ayer’s Pills Endorsement Ad
A historical advertisement urges readers to consult a physician before using Ayer's Pills. It promotes trust built over decades and advises obtaining doctor approval prior to taking the remedy.
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Ayer
LSAT
Two Alleged Counterfeiters Nabbed in Portland
Portland authorities arrest J. C. Adams and Charles Kelley for passing a gilded two cent piece as gold. The claim notes the arrest occurred today in the act of the alleged fraud.
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Portland
J. C. Adams
Charles Kelley
Grieve Immigrant Agent in Town at Hotel Diller
J N Grieve Canadian immigration agent sits at Hotel Diller this week meeting homes seekers and discussing entry options for migrants.
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J. N. Grieve
Hotel Diller
Vancouver Bond Election Aims Water System
Vancouver voters decide on a 314000 bond to fund a municipal water system drawing water from the Lewis River, 23 miles away, with immediate construction planned if approved.
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Vancouver
Wash
Lewis River
May Shave More Closely With Poe F am Skin Remedy
A historic ad promotes Poslam by Emergency Laboratories claiming it soothes and heals skin issues from pimples to eczema within hours. It touts antiseptic and curative powers for abrasions and infections, with testimonials from barbers and a sample offer. It notes pricing and distribution through druggists.
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Joe Jam
Poslam
Busloo
Sage Wreck J. Kammerer
Hartne
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Man OF Destiny
Dreamland
First Avenue
My United Press
Mario-Aldo
Marie Hart
Billy Hart
Marie
Quigley Brothers
Shack
Frisco Bay
United Pres
Unitedress
Prergency Laboratories
Weer Twenty -Fifth Street
New York City
Quaker Drug Co
Owl Dees Co
Pike Place
Suburbs
Green Lake
University
Manning
Baker's
H. A. Eba Stalin
Vienna ¢ Coffee CO
Meadowbrook Deans
Nootes
Charles Menne Grocery Co
ST. Germain’s
Vienna Bread
ST. Germain
Princess Chocolates
First
Minnesota Creamery
Ellen Terry
Cape
Harry
Cort
Mgr
Baker Btock CO
Spectaloall
David Belasco
Girl OF the Golden Wret
Sunda
GEO. P. Bent Co.eattie
Third Av
Pike Street
Chicago, UL
Bash & Lane Pianos
Third Avenue
Postoffice
Dutch Kal Me Senttory van Coating Naituim & Barry, Inc
Second Avenue
Sherwin-Williams
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
London
Colman Bidg
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Becond Ave
John E. Milly
Firet Ave
Lois Theatre
Alex Pantaors
Splendid Lawrence Company
Beattlestock
Fioth
AMD
Fliher & CO
Lda i
Hose Naynon
Pantages Theatre
Chas, BK
Adam Sowerguy
Bte
W. L. Douglas Packard Shoes
Danz Shoe CO
Yosler
Point de Paris
Normandy
Antwerps
Belge Lucernes
Saraband
Sarak Tabriz
Kermanshah
Father Tuck
Toyland
Goukovich
Victor
Aime Coast Distributors
Victor Talking Machines
Sherman
Second Ave
Union St
Maway
Rand
NEW Singer
Corner Spring Street
Telephone Main
Independent
Sterling Jewelry CO
Westlake Ave
Ind
Stevens
New
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