Mother Jones to testify before committee after prison release
The committee pressed for Mother Jones testimony and the governor agreed to yield to their wishes. Chairman Foster queried Ammons about bringing Jones before the panel for examination and the governor advised summoning after a letter arrives or at the hospital. Charles Morton, a strike breaker, testified about leaving Pennsylvania for Colorado for better wages and opposed unionism.
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Jones
Foster
Ammons
Denver
Charles Morton
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Berwind
Income tax woes hit stage stars in Sothern play
Miss Helen Singer and Miss Elizabeth Valentine in "If I Were King" at the Moore report income tax burdens. They joke about not knowing how many ducks they own and fear fines or jail for untrue statements as New York requires complete returns by next week.
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Helen Singer
Huguette
BE. H. Sothern
the Moore
Miss Singer
Washington
New York
Minas Valentine
Bar Association vs Abstract Firms Clash Over Fees
In Skagit County, Washington, the Bar Association vents hostility toward local abstract companies. Abstractors face a loss of recommendation power as lawyers refuse to endorse abstracts unless strictly needed.
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Mount Vernon
Bar Association of
Skagit County
Bar Association
Seattle Halibut Run Brings 265000 Pounds Home
Fishing steamers Chicago and Idaho arrived in Seattle with 265000 pounds of fresh halibut from Northern waters. Fishermen will earn about 2 percent per pound for their catch.
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Chicago
Idaho
Seattle
Schmidt recants confession in Singsing murder case
Hans Schmidt repudiates his prior confession claiming Anna Aumuller died from an illegal operation by another person. He says the body was left with him, he cut it up, and dumped it in the river to avoid suspicion.
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Sing Sing
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Russians Here Seek Wheat Land in Hartline Wash
Twenty five Russian peasant immigrant families aboard the MNnet Governor of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co arrived this morning from San Francisco. They will settle on wheat land near Hartline in the Big Bend country, Washington.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Mnnet
H. C. Thomas
San Francisco
Hartline
Wash
Big Bend
President Landes to visit East for hiring drive
Acting UW president Henry Landes will depart Seattle on March 7 for a tour of Eastern institutions. He aims to recruit fifteen new instructors for the University of Washington.
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Henry Landes
University of Washington
Seattle
Chief Lathrop invited to Child Welfare exhibit event
Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the Children's Bureau in Washington, was invited to attend the Child Welfare exhibit in the Armory from May 22 to 30. The invitation followed yesterday's Rathskeller committee meeting.
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Julia Lathrop
Children’s Bureau
Washington
Armory
Rathskeller
Radium Treatment Death In Chicago Woman Dies En Route Home
Miss Margaret Quayle, 27, daughter of Bishop Wm Quayle of the Methodist Church, died at Wealey hospital after radium therapy for cancer. She had been discharged as cured but collapsed while returning home.
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Chicago
Margaret Quayle
Wm. Quayle
Methodist Church
Wealey Hospital
Public safety panel weighs permit for new fisheries building
A. F. Haggren from Hotel Savoy notes a good winter and better water yet. The public safety committee is considering a permit for a fisheries building at Fourth Ave and Seneca, to be used for educational and exhibition purposes.
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A. F. Haggren
Hotel Savoy
the Public Safety Committee
Fourth Av. and
Seneca ,At
Tiz A Cure For Sore Feet Ad Promises Relief
A vintage ad touts Tiz as a remedy for sore burning puffed feet corns and callouses. It claims instant relief from tight shoes and pain and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores with a year long comfort guarantee.
Court May Grant Bessie Wakefield New Trial Hearing
New Haven February 17. Bessie Wakefield known as the woman who never had a chance remains in the death house at Wethernefield state prison awaiting a March 3 hearing to determine a possible new trial. James Plew faces execution the day after for killing Wakefield and for testifying she aided him. Public petitions for clemency poured in from across the country amid strong opposition to her hanging as a victim in a case tainted by two men.
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New Haven
Conn
Bessie Wakefield
Wethernefield State Prison
James Plew
Wakefield
Bessie
Hensale Wakefield
House Favors Lease System on Alaska Coal
Hearings before the House land committee on Secretary Lane’s bill began with broad support for leasing Alaskan coal lands. The measure would set an acreage charge from 25 cents to 1.25 dollars per acre plus 2 cents per ton of coal mined to fund development of Alaska’s resources.
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HOUSE
Alaska
Lane
House Land Committee
Y W C A Building Campaign Seeks Further Subscriptions
The Y W C A brick selling drive has raised 11606 toward the new building. Miss Emily A. Southmayd reports that 17500 more must be subscribed before contracts for furniture and equipment can be let.
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Emily A. Southmayd
Papes Cold Compound Claims Swift Cold Relief
A 26 cent remedy promises instant relief for head cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, ease feverishness and sore throat without help, and it should be taken in three doses per dosing schedule.
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Pape
Lingerie and Skirts Sale On Third Floor
Combina tions and gowns of fine nainsook and batiste trimmed with Val lace and embroidery priced up to 3.50, special 2.05. Odds and ends and broken lots of combinations in cambric and nainsook with lace and embroidery, Princess style up to 2.50, special 85¢. Short and long skirts in broken lines tucked and lace trimmed extra special 50¢. Odds and ends of mussed combinations in broken sizes extra special. Third Floor.
Dear Miss Grey Letters on stepmothers and love life
A reader questions stepmothering challenges and how to guide stepchildren. Advice covers jealousy handling in young relationships, allowance of social outings during engagement, hair styles for teens, and nail care tips, including alum application.
Jus Poem Excerpt Prompt for Stamped Enclosed Reply
A poet asks for a stamped self addressed envelope to enable publication assistance. The note is addressed to Cynthia Grey and mentions a poem titled Jus. It implies a request process rather than a completed piece with publication.
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Cynthia Grey
Letter From a Suitor in the West
A hopeful speaker recounts guiding youths to good paths while confessing love for a western girl. Her parents oppose the match and demand he return East to become the man they approve of before marriage. He left work seeking any job near her, anxious about the family’s objections.
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Stepmother
Women’s Democratic Club Plans March 4 Celebration
The club announces a citywide celebration on March 4 to mark one year of President Wilson’s administration. It will seek cooperation from local commercial and social organizations to make March 4 a day of general rejoicing.
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Women's Democratic Club
Wilson
Rainier Beach Club Hosts Mr Hard Times Hat Night
The Rainier Beach Woman's Club invites Mr Hard Times to a hat event at Mrs B K B Moser's home 1011 63rd Ave. 8 tonight. The gathering asks him the question Whats your hurry as part of the social occasion.
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Rainier Beach
Clean Up Your System With Cascarets 10 Cent Box
Sickly bilious feel described with headaches and yellow skin. The ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle full body cleaner to relieve constipation and bile buildup, promising a refreshed morning and improved mood after taking a 10 cent box.
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Ingram
Love Station
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City Council
Seattle Engineering School
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Tourney
State of Washington
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Stedman
Hastings & Stedman, Attorneys
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Mdougall
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