No Triple Alliance, Labor Factions Clash at State Convention
Spokane July 2 A Spokane report says the State Federation of Labor convention ended with a near unanimous vote endorsing the triple alliance while condemning the seceding Workers’ Non Partisan league. Tension rose over the Farmers Non Partisan league and other groups as talks pivoted to a possible fifth political faction at Yakima.
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Edgar C. Wheeler
Spokane
State Federation of Labor
Triple Alliance
Workers’ Non Partisan League
Yakima
Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Non Partisan League
Railway Brotherhoods
Railwaymen's Welfare League
Committee of 48
National Third Party
D. C. Coates
Coates
Nonpartisan League
C R. Cottrell
Short
Buck
State Federation
Farmers’ Organization
Picnic era kitchen ware for Fourth of July outing
A Downstairs Store housewares catalog lists affordable items for picnics and weekend trips. Lunch baskets ash wood 1.25 to 2.50, market baskets 0.20 to 0.50, aluminum cans 0.75 to 1.10, cups 0.15 to 0.65, spoons 1.50 to 2.50 per dozen, and other picnic essentials.
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Sterno
Woman 70 Buried at Sea by Request in Tribute
Miss Clara Lawson died at age 70 and asked for burial at sea. Her casket was taken by motor boat far from shore and tossed overboard near the spot where her lover drowned fifty years earlier.
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Ilondon
Clara Lawson
Misa Lawson
Admits Kisses as Platonic in Court Testimony
Mrs. Isabel Griswold testified that Charles E. Newberry a church deacon for 15 years kissed her and that his wife is suing for separation. She described the kisses as platonic and not romantic in nature.
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New York
Isabelriswold
Charles E. Newberry
Death by Own Action Leaves Note to Wife
Arthur Wilson aged 48 committed suicide by hanging in London. He left a note for his wife saying she should remarry, explaining that his health was broken by the war and he could not be good to her anymore. The incident was reported from London on July 2.
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London
Arthur Wilson
Veilings 50c Yard in Purple Navy and More
The Downstairs Store offers inexpensive veiling at 50 cents a yard suitable for motoring and steamer wear. Colors available include purple navy brown black and taupe.
Protests Over Sacred Ground Dancing in Alsace
Paris July 2 protests by tourists on Hartmannewellerkopf summit provoke anger in Alsace. General Tabouts, commander at Mulhouse, issues a strong protest saying the dancing insults the dead and urges people to uncover on the sacred ground.
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Paris
Wav-Ccarved Hartmannewellerkopf
Alsace
Tabouts
Mulhouse
It Cost Him Coin to Smash Record
Evansville July 2 Jas L Long accelerated and attracted police attention. He ran a blazing six second dash but paid $5 in police court for the stunt.
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Evansville
Ind
Jas. L. Long
Wetting Down Keeps Home Cool On Humid Grounds
N lawns and walks have a frequent wetting down the home and premises are kept as cool as can be.
Tax Officials to Get One-Tenth of Fines
Paris on July 2 reports that to spur revenue officials collecting the business capital tax one tenth of fines collected will be placed in a common fund and distributed among them.
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Paris
Miner Killed Saving Dog at Llanelly Train
London report states John Evans, a miner, attempted to rescue a dog from an oncoming train at Llanelly. He was struck by a train coming from the opposite direction and both he and the dog died.
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Dog
London
Llanelly
John Evans
Triplets Born to Mother of Four Twins
NIGQW YORK July 2 Mrs Lilly Chernoff 31 presented her husband with triplets The couple has seven years of marriage and previously had twins twice The first pair are now six years old The second pair died
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NIGQW
York
Lilly Chernoff
Georgette hats and drape trims in season colors
Display features Georgette hats with soft crowns and ribbon bows and silk draping trims in white and color schemes. Prices range from 5.75 to 10.00 with several mid range options.
Shadow Proof Petticoats At The Downstairs Store
White sateen and muslin petticoats advertised for wear under sheer frocks. The double front shadow proof style with machine scalloping, drawstring at waist, priced at 2.50. Muslin version with machine-embroidered scallops at bottom priced 1.75. Other muslin petticoats with lace and embroidery range 1.50 to 6.00.
Bathing Suits Range From $1.50 to $6.50
The Downstairs Store offers elastic-weave Cotton Suits priced $1.50 to $3.00 with white or red cross-stripes, plus Mercerized Lisle Suits in yellow or purple stripes at $4.50 and Jersey-knit Wool Suits with V-neck at $5.00 and $6.50.
Men's Khaki Knee Breeches For Wear with Puttees
Tailored from heavy twill khaki cloth these knee breeches are shaped full at the hips and taper to a laced knee. They feature belt loops five pockets and strong reinforcements. Sizes 31 to 42 waist. Price five dollars per pair.
Stella Flowers Testifies After Window Throw
In Kansas City Stella May Flowers recounts an alleged threat from L. A. Flowers who promised to marry or shoot. She says he threatened and then threw her from a second story window, breaking several ribs and her left leg.
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Kansas City
L. A
Tipp Rescued After Illness Strands Childerley Flagstaff
London July 2. Robert Tipp a not tall man aeeplejack was taken ill at the top of a flagstaff painting and for two hours hung from the 70 feet high swaying pole before a fellow workman rescued him from danger.
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London
Robert Tipp
Vagrancy Soars 250 Percent in South Wales
CARDIFF July 2. Vagrancy has risen sharply in South Wales with a reported 250 percent increase over the past year. Local authorities note widespread hardship and call for coordinated relief actions.
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Wales
Cardiff
South Wales
Boys White Sport Blouses and Percale Blouses Ad
Hort-sleeved and V-necked white Madras blouses for boys in sizes 6 to 16 years. Self-striped with one pocket and priced at 1.50. Percale blouses in stripes and colors with military collar, sizes 6 to 16 years, at 1.10.
Dainty Neckpieces and Collars Lace Net and Organdie
Lace and net neckpieces offered with matching cuff sets and organdie options priced at 1.25 and 1.75. Straight lace and net collars also 1.25 and 1.75. Net frill vests trimmed with lace range 3.75 to 7.00 per yard.
White Tub Skirts Sold At Two Prices
Advertises women’s white tub skirts in gabardine and linen blends with styles including tucked in yoke effects and patch pockets. Sizes 24 to 34 waist, priced at 2.50 and 4.00 dollars.
Boys' Muslin Union Suits Priced Low at Union Store
Ashioned along athletic lines these sleeveless knee length muslin union suits are cool and smooth with cross barred fabric. Sizes range 24 to 34. Priced low at 65 cents.
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Athletic Union
Khaki Play Suits for Girls 8 to 12 Years
Advertises khaki play suits priced at 2.50 for girls aged 8 to 12. Describes outfits as light-weight khaki with long sleeves and knee-length bloomers suitable for beach outings country roaming and home play.
Silk Gloves offered in varied colors at $1.50 pair
Double tipped silk gloves advertised in gray brown white and pongee with black embroidery and Navy and Black with white embroidery. Sizes 5 14 to 7 14. Price 1.50 per pair.
Hand Embroidered Smocks in Silk and Linen Styles
Hand embroidered smocks offered in natural color pongee silk, cotton crepe blends, and linen blends. Prices range from 3.95 to 12.50, with slip over and short sleeve options. Designs feature ornate embroidery and color combinations for a refined look.
Various beauty products and prices listed
Berry Freckle Cream 50¢ Stillman's Freckle Cream 50¢ Burnham's Skin Bleach 11.20 Burnham's Aromatic Astringent 1.20 De Miracle a depiatory 5¢ Odororo deodorant 30¢ and 60¢ Vardas Bath Tablets 75¢ Bathasweet 35¢ Lov me Talcum 25¢ La Boheme Talcum 50¢
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Stillman
Burnham
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