Seattle Boy Shot by Sheriff Inspires Probe
A 15 year old Seattle boy Phil Hawkins was shot by a deputy sheriff near Toledo Washington as he fled with three other youths from Chehalis state training school. The deputy says the weapon discharged accidentally while running from the lads who were chased after an assault on the deputy. Hawkins was hit in the back and in “not considered dangerous” condition. The boy and companion Daniel Bowles were taken back to the school. An official investigation may be requested by Hawkins’ mother.
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Phil Hawkins
Seattle
Toledo
Wash
Hawkins
Chehalis
Felix Herriford
Vader
Gwmard
Daniel Bowles
Herriford
W. W Blackenship
Hawking
Bank bandit slain after revolver duel in Mohawk bank
An unidentified robber was shot and killed, his companion captured after a revolver duel in a Mohawk German Bank branch. The incident unfolded in Cincinnati on February 11 as police detained the second man.
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Cincinnati
Mohawk German Bank
Director Gibson Receives $100 Award in Damage Suit
Director Gibson won a $100 verdict against Jerome Avery in a $10,000 damage suit alleging Avery called him a Har.
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Gibson
Jerome Avery
Portland Demerit System For Public Works Delinquents
Portland announces a demerit system for city public works employees who fail to pay their bills promptly. The measure aims to enforce timely payments and discipline late accounts.
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Department of Public Works
Keep Up Fight For Ship Bill Advances Despite Senate Setback
Washington reports administration Democrats press the government ship purchase bill after a failed bid to force a continuous Senate session. The vote 48 to 46 defeated the effort to recommit with a progressive amendment as Norris and Kenyon voted with Republicans. insurgent Democrats led by Hardwick seek a compromise to limit government ownership to an emergency wartime measure ending after the European conflict.
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Washington, Feb. T
Senate
Fletcher
Ben
Eeslon
Leontora Kenyon
Norria
Norris
Hardwick
Renton deal killed by vote of councilmen
Six to three defeat of Calhoun proposal for Seattle Renton and Southern purchase at 1.5 million on a two year plan. Councilmen Haas FitzGerald Hesketh Erickson Marble and Lundy opposed. Goddard Cooley and Dale supported. Legal issues blocked a public vote and focus shifted to Rainier valley street improvements.
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Renton Deal
Haas
FitzGerald
Hesketh
Erickson, Marble and
Lundy
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Goddard, Cooley
Dale
Calhoun
Heaketh
Iaas
Caleh
Bradford
Hut Corporation
Rainier Valley Corporation
Seattle Girl Held in Tacoma as Shoplifter
Tacoma detectives seek relatives for Dolly Williams a Seattle girl held in Tacoma jail on shoplifting charges. She appears 16 but claims 20, refuses to reveal details beyond her name, and is suspected of stealing electric items dresses travel bags and toiletries from Tacoma stores. Detectives believe the name may be fictitious and that she is well known in Seattle.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Fackler
Robert Dollar Freighter Returns From Manila Voyage
The steamship Robert Dollar, the Dollar fleet's largest freighter, has sailed from Seattle to Manila and is now en route home. After arriving later this month in Seattle, the vessel will complete the initial eight month cruise covering thousands of miles and has recently entered United States registry at New York.
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Seven Seas
Seattle
Robert Dollar
Dollar
Manila
Inet
United States
New York
Death of Miriam Baldwin who foresaw Lincoln assassination
In Baker Oregon on February 11 Miriam A Baldwin aged 66 died after having foretold Lincoln's assassination. She was present at the theater when the president was shot remarking on the events.
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Baker
Ore
Mia
Miriam A. Baldwin
Lincoln
Bride of Hollywood Banker Ends Historic Bank Career
Laura M. Long of Los Angeles, former leading woman bank cashier, becomes Mrs. John Eugene Law of Hollywood. The romance began when Miss Long, then Laura Beatty, joined the bank as a stenographer and rose to the position before leaving to marry.
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Miee
Laura M. Long
Los Angeles
California
John Eugene Law
Hollywood
Cal
Laura Beatty
Mra. Long
Brewery to switch to bottled dairy products in Bellingham
Bellingham Bay brewery stockholders Henry Schupp Peter G Schmidt and F M Kenney decided after their November election that the plant will produce bottled milk butter ice cream and cheese once the statewide prohibition law starts. The firm will also run a cold storage fruit and vegetable business.
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Bellingham
Bellingham Bay
Henry Schupp
Peter G. Schmidt
F. M Kenney
Portland Bakers Vote to Shrink Loaf to 13 Ounces
Portland, Feb 11. The Oregon State Master Bakers' association voted last night to reduce the standard bread loaf from 14 ounces to 13 ounces. The decision aims to cut the price and adjust to market conditions for nickel loaves.
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Portland
Pile Sufferers Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad
Quick relief for hemorrhoids and related troubles in home use. 60 cents a box at druggists. Free trial with booklet and sample in plain wrapper. Send coupon below.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Ride
Marehall
Mich
Kidney Health Remedy Promoted as Urine Saver
An advertisement claims that meat causes uric acid buildup harming kidneys and urges daily use of four ounces of rad salts, a grape and lemon juice lithium blend, to cleanse kidneys and prevent urinary and bladder disorders. It touts safety, low cost, and pleasant taste.
Russians retreat as Austro German forces advance in Carpathians
The Austrian war office reports the Russian retreat from Bukovina beyond Zucosawa and along the front. Teutonic victories are claimed in Hungarian and Carpathian passes amid stubborn Slav resistance, with ongoing actions to lift the siege at Praemayl.
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Vienna
Bukovina
Zucosawa
Hungary
Austrian War Office
Carpathians
Itt
Carpathian
Praemayl
Food riot erupts in Berlin potato markets
A Copenhagen Telegraph report says serious riots broke out in Berlin potato markets with the municipal market closing at 11 after supplies ran short. Fighting crowds stormed shops and police used stern measures. Berlin breweries were ordered to cut output.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
Fasts 51 Days No Food Despite Advice For Roth
L C Roth, a Palo Alto tailor, enters the 57th day of a self imposed fast to cure indigestion. Friends urge him to eat as his strength wanes and health risks permanent harm. Dr Ray Wilbur warns a late return to food could be fatal. Roth refuses, awaiting a natural appetite.
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Palo Alto
L. C. Roth
Roth
St. Peter
Ray Wilbur
Lane Hospital
San Francisco
Carl Wilson
Pinex cough remedy promotes rapid relief for throat membranes
Pinex is a concentrated Norway pine extract with guaiacol and natural pine elements designed to ease coughs and heal irritated membranes. It claims to stop phlegm formation and relieve persistent coughs, with a satisfaction guarantee from The Index Co of Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Inex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound For Dark Hair
An ad proclaims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally with even color. It claims easy home use by applying with a sponge or brush, restores gloss, stops dandruff and reduces hair loss, suggesting results by next morning and after repeated applications.
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Wyeth
Shippers Gain Rate Relief in Interstate Commission Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission allowed Western and Middle Western railroads to set lower rates from Missouri River points to Pacific destinations, assessing the Panama Canal's impact on Pacific Coast freight. The decision aims to prevent distress from rate cuts via Panama and supports Chicago territory industries serving coast customers.
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Vwaashington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermountain
Pacific
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast Territory
Atlantic
Chicago
Zeppelin admits German guns have 26 mile range
Count Von Zeppelin defends the air war and confirms Krupp guns with a 46 kilometer range. He notes shells can reach into England from the French coast, with Dover and Calais as strategic points, while warning England’s coastline lies beyond many targets.
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Count von Zeppelin
Germany
Straits of Dover
England
Calais
Dover
Uncle Sam to Cut Salaries of Postal Workers
Washington orders to reduce pay across the post office from postmaster to carriers. No overtime pay will be provided for longer than regular hours. Customs workers face an unpaid month each year. The new wage scale starts July 1.
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Seattle
Washington, D. C
United States Customs Department
Customs Office
Auto crash lineman uses pole to summon help
E R Burns a lineman was in an overturned auto between Lewiston and Lapwai. He climbed a telephone pole and connected his testing apparatus to the wires to call for assistance, pinning two other occupants beneath the wreck.
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Lewiston
Idaho
E. R. Burns
Lapwai
Burns
Spokane Dog Muzzle Order Sought After Rabid Dogs
Spokane health officer Dr. J B Anderson will urge the city council to enact an emergency measure requiring muzzling of all dogs. Seven rabies cases were ended by shooting last week.
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WAWMT
Spokane
J. B. Anderson
Immigration to Canada rises among 1913 departures
In 1913 about 120000 people left the United States with the intention of settling in Canada, compared with 140143 who left in 1912. The figures reflect early 20th century migration trends and shifts in cross border movement.
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United States
Canada
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