Odd Scraps of News Include Auction Order and Snakes
A publishing house reports Ma nila ordered 50 copies of Scientific Auction Bridge, while Governor Harri son is said to have arrived. A moving actress narrowly escaped death at the hands of a snake, which may have stopped to roll a cigarette. Other items note exchanges with Envoy Lind, Thaw remarks to an envoy, and Washington selling a Lincoln boat to make way for HomeRun Baker. Italy names Count di Cellere as envoy, among assorted chatter and misheard phrases.
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Manila
Scientific Auction Bridge
Harrison
If Your House Clears Clutter for Better Air
A housekeeping note urges homeowners to remove old clothes carpet and furniture to free space and improve air quality. The advice promotes tidying as a step toward healthier living environments.
Women urged to vote for O'Meara and Schroeder for school board
An advocacy piece urges readers to vote today for Miss Mary G. O'Meara and Mrs. Eva Schroeder to join the Seattle school board. It argues women are well suited for public school service and cites Seattle and Chicago as examples of female leadership in education.
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Mary G. O'Meara
Eva Schroeder
Seattle
Chicago
Miss O'Meara
Schroeder
Crescent
Connecticut poised for controversial execution on March 4
An editorial criticizes Connecticut's state board of pardons for scheduling the hanging of Bessie Wakefield, a mother whose trial history and alleged involvement in her husband’s murder are questioned. It recalls historical executions of women and asserts the state should not repeat such acts.
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Connecticut
Board of Pardons
Bessie Wakefield
Jan
Hannah Occuish
Elizabeth Shaw
State Board of Pardons
Frederick Dyer
Dept
Jackson
Michigan
Bend
New York billboard commission deems signs unsightly
The New York billboard commission labels the signs unsightly insanitary dangerous to drivers and a shield for rubbish as a nuisance. A stray quip about combined efforts hints at broader social commentary on collaboration and reception.
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New York
Billboard Commission
Star Circle Girl Wins Candy Prize In Puzzle Contest
Florence Iaes of 4703 31st Ave wins the Star Circle puzzle contest after letters were drawn from a hat. Seventy six entries were received, with next contests featuring painters and color artists. Next Friday at 3 oclock the drawing of letters continues for new membership and prizes.
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Florence Iaes
Star Circle
Star Circle Club
Seattle Star Circle Club
Leffingwell Wins At Winter Camp In Alaska
In Winter Camp Cordova Alaska on December 6 members of the Stefaneson Arctic expedition report Ernest de Koven Leffingwell won at Flaxman island with expedition members.
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Cordova
Alaska
Stefaneson
Ernest de Koven Leffingwell
Flaxman Island
Quake Shakes Seligman and Surrounding Regions
An earthquake struck Northern Arizona and Northwest New Mexico last night near Seligman with no damage reported. No injuries noted and authorities are monitoring aftershocks.
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Seligman
Ariz
Arizona
New Mexico
Adrift at Sea Rescues 66-Year-Old Fisherman
John Gusetafson, 66, was rescued after drifting three days in an open boat off Pedro. He appeared half crazed by thirst but survived the ordeal. In Milwaukee, Dr. J B Murphy told railroad surgeons' convention that serums and antis toxins are superseding surgery.
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Ban Pedro
John Gusetafson
Milwaukee
J. B. Murphy
Chicago
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Harry Thaw
Envoy Lind
Envoyed
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
HomeRun Baker
Italy
Count di Cellere
Pop
Querido Mo Heno
Everett True
The
Boston Dentists
Second Ave
Per & Porcelain
Boston
Crome Non Marche
Senttia
Hullo
Atick
Union Theatre
Epmunds
Leary
B. Korb CO
Arnold
Mongo
Ind
Arnold Remedy Co
Wash
A. Garlets
Arcade
Albany
Gyoemd
Heese Eee Ae Samsnd
Pik
Mierator
Jack
Maggie Bahn
Issaquah
Philip Nelson
Bhelby
Interlake
Interlake School
Woodlawn
Luella Hohlbein
Uncle Jack
Cascade School
E. Denny—Thelme Rose
Foley
Foleys
Bartell’s Drug Stores
the Opera House
Ronsel
uTt ‘As
Crescent Mfg. Co
Seattle, Wash
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