Cupid and Baron Steer Seasick Over Leap Year Pact
Seasick Cupid observes Baron Frederick von Richthofen, a German passenger, arriving in San Francisco. The eleven companions include Paria, Merc, Sophie Drecheel of Vienna, and others who allegedly agreed not to propose during leap year. The baron remains single amid the curious pact and travel chatter.
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Cupid
Frederick von Richthofen
San Francisco
Paria
Merc
Sophie Drecheel
Vienna
Clrle
Anyrow
Baron Fwr
Farm tragedy ends in son's deadly defense at Seattle home
John Clark, 19, shot and killed his father after discovering him abusing his mother and sister Nan in a Seattle farm house. He told officers I did it to save them, while his sister lay frightened. Deputy deputies found the boy and his injured sister. the coroner later visited.
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John Clark
John
Clark
Young Clark
Mother
Lillian
Clarks
Seattle
A . Horhansen
Lil- Nan
Malone
Bee
Bob Hodge and His Wife Will Separate
Sheriff Bob Hodge and his wife plan a decree of separation after years of trouble. The four boys will stay with their father while the mother may visit. Mrs Hodge has lived in California for about a year. abandonment is the understood basis for the separation request.
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Bob” Hodge
Francisco
Questioning Star Claims on Circulation and Ad Potential
A terse note questions the Star newspaper's circulation figures and asserts a potential overstatement of daily paid circulation. It hints at offering proof of the claimed numbers and implies a push to verify or challenge the circulation data.
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Star
Lincoln event highlights past presidents and Alaska talk
A Lincoln gathering presents speakers including Cuthern on Alaska, Devel on Abraham Lincoln, Hemphill on The Cinb, and Palcouer on The Republican Party. The event targets older politicians and local civic interests.
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Washington
Cuthern
Alaska
W. T. Devel
Abraham Lincoln
Wiley Hemphill
Cinb
J. A. Palcouer
Lincoln Birthday Observed in Springfield Cemetery
Hundreds of residents gathered at Oak Ridge cemetery to observe Abraham Lincoln's birthday with ceremonies held today in Springfield ע
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AY Lincoln
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Oak Ridge Cemetery
United States to Demand Discipline for Chihuahua Governor
The United States prepares to pressure President Madero to discipline General Abram Gonzales, Chihuahua acting governor, over inflammatory remarks about crushing the United States with American military force. Outrages near Torreon and Vera Cruz prompt fears for American lives. In Mexico City, Gonzales Balas to resign and Geronimo Trevino to replace him as Madero concentrates power as dictator.
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United Prese
Washington
United States
Madero
Abram Gonzales
Vernor
Chihuahua
State Department
Mexico
Torreon
Vera Cree
Matamaroa
Derango
Mexico City
Gonzeles Balas
Geronimo Trevino
Francisco
Wude
Madero Ed Mita
Ding
Steel King Predicts Revolution Soon
United States Steel chairman Judge E H Gary warned in New York that a revolution could erupt in the near future if conditions do not change. He said parallels to pre revolutionary rhetoric exist and the mob may hasten great changes as unions capitalists and powerful elites seek reform.
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United Press
New York
Fed
United States
E. H. Gary
United States Steel
Gary
Lehigh Club
Mysterious Gift From Roosevelt Frights Bride
Mrs. Walter Howe, leader of the younger society set, received a gift from Theodore Roosevelt that frightened her and caused a scream as a rhinoceros tail was revealed. the bride later calmed and the butler secured the parcel.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Walter Howe
One Day Left to Register for City Election
An urgent call urges independent voters to register before midnight to participate in the upcoming city election. The piece warns that missing registration means no vote on city charter amendments and city plans, and promotes a nonpartisan full city ticket.
Steel Probe Resumes As Witnesses Testify
Washington February 12 James J Fit railroad magnate did not appear before the Stanley house investigating committee today. He left Washington with plans to return and testify later. Ras D Carter president of the convict board testified about years at Tennessee Coal and Iron and related matters. A separate case saw Dante Slipper seeking 6000 damages after a Madison street car collision.
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Washington
James J. Fit
Stanley House
Steel Trust
Ras D. Carter
Convict Board
Corumsices Ashes
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Orchard Sensation May Outrival United Wireless
Proceedings halted in the federal probe of the Columbia River Orchards Co and subsidiaries. Alleged colossal frauds linked to the firms may exceed those of United Wireless. Liabilities around 5 million dollars with limited assets including a Wahlake power plant and office equipment. Hearing to resume before Referee in Bankruptcy Johan P Hoyt. Oregon Washington Trust Co accused of aiding the scheme.
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Columbia River Orchards. Co
Es Ce
United Wireless Co
Winkier
Wahlake
Johan P
The Recall and Public Ownership in Democratic Thought
The text argues that people are the rightful masters of Congress and courts and must oversee those who pervert the constitution. It champions public ownership, democracy, and liberty while warning against trusts and overreliance on the Supreme Court, stressing that living patriots matter more than gold.
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United A
Congress
Supreme Court
Lincoln Me Vital Political and Economic Referendum
The piece argues for universal political voice and self-government, stating civil liberty cannot be surrendered after defeats. It emphasizes labor as the foundation of government, claiming workers are more numerous and deserve higher consideration than capital.
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Lincoln
Pension Bill Defeated in Senate Pensions Committee
United Press dispatch reports the Senate committee on pensions defeating a motion to report favorably on the Sherwood one dollar a day pension bill. The Smoot substitute was adopted. The bill as drafted by Senator Smoot of Utah would raise the annual pension by twenty four million dollars.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions Today
Smooth
Utah
Caruso Hen Theft Reported in Portland
In Portland on February 12 police reported the theft of Caruso a rooster and other birds including Patti Mary Garden Cavalieri Lilling Rus sell and Melba all described as Plymouth Rock hens. S. Nudelbaum identified the theft at the police station.
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Caruso
Portland
Ore
Patti
Mary Garden
Cavalieri
Lilling Russell
Melba
S. Nudelbaum
Painful jury tale ends in locked courthouse chaos
The jury in the Merritt versus Hibbard case retired from Judge Gay's court and found doors locked on return. After hours waiting, the jurors caused a hullabaloo with chairs and canes, prompting deputy sheriffs to search and release them, illustrating that all things come to those who wait.
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C. B. Merritt
George Hibbard
Guardians of Our Peace
Meetings Today in Various Halls Citywide
The schedule lists Cotterill Broadway theatre Miller's hall and nearby venues on 29th Ave and Madison Street along with Scandinavian hall on Boren and Virginia. Also Parish labor temple Junc tion hall Ballard Socialists Dugdale's hall Rainier Beach Modern Woodmen Ravenna and Christensen hall near Mountain View station Green Lake host gatherings.
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Cotterill
Broadway
Denny
Miller's
29Th Av
Madison St
Boren Av
Virginia St. Parish
Labor Temple
Junction Hall
Ballard
Dugdale’s
Rainier Beach
Woodmen
Ravenna
Christensen's
Gil—Mountain View Station
Green Lake
Cotterill Meetings Schedule Across Several Venues
Tonight meetings held at Broadway theatre Broadway and Denny Miller's hall 29th and Madison and Scandinavian hall Boren and Virginia. Tomorrow events at May's hall University Modern Woodmen's hall Ravenna Plymouth church 2 pm University M E church 6 30 pm Wednesday Turner's hall.
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Cotterill
Broadway
Denny
Miller's Hall
29Th
Madison
Scandinavian
Boren
Virginia
May's
University
Modern Woodmen's
Ravenna
Plymouth Church
Turner's Hall
New York Banker Kills Himself in Hotel Gerard
Police reported to the coroner that banker Washington Seligman aged 50 shot himself in his hotel apartment. He was a nephew of J W Seligman, founder of Seligman & Co. Two unsigned notes cited illness. rumor cites a love affair as possible motive.
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New York
Washington Seligman
Gerard
J. W. Seligman
of Seligman and Company
Seligman
Money Raised for Lawrence Strikers
A monster mass meeting at Dreamland rink in Lawrence Massachusetts raised 254.19 to aid striking textile workers. The event was organized by socialists and presided over by W. H. Poolman of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers union Seattle. Speakers included Hulet M. Wells E J Brown Mrs Kate Saddler and E Lewis Pohlman warned of possible arrest related to grand jury indictments of 40 union representatives nationwide.
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Lawrence
Mass
Dreamland Rink
W. H. Poolman
Bridge and Structural Iroe Workers’ Union
Seattle
Hulet M. Wells
E. J. Brown
Corporation Counsel
Kate Saddler
E. Lewis
Pohlman
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Little Farm House
Bob Hodge
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Seattle Electric Company
Orchard Sensation
Outrival United Wireless
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