Stormy Ice Floe Rescue Brings Nurses To Seattle
Mrs. Jessie Tushner and Reginald Dooley of St. Lawrence Island reach Seattle after a perilous crossing of Siberian ice floes. Dooley, afflicted with appendicitis, travels toward Clinton Ohio for treatment and a possible grandmother moment. Their rescue journey showcases harsh Arctic conditions and long overland treks by sled in service of public health.
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Jessie Tushner
Reginald Dooley
St. Lawrence Island
Bering Sea
Seattle
Dooley
Musical Genius Bissell Kidnaps 13-Year-Old Elizabeth Magee
Clyde Bissell, a Pittsburgh born musical prodigy, allegedly abducted 13-year-old Elizabeth Magee from Los Angeles after quarrels with her mother. Police trace the pair toward Canada while sending misleading letters to misdirect investigators.
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Clyde Bissell
Canada
Elizabeth Magee
Los Angeles
Elizabeth
Comstantine C. Magee
Los
Bissell
Magee
Cline
Pittsburgh
Wonderings from a Forest Dweller Under a Tarp
A lone writer describes a rustic shelter made from tarps and boxes, a small fire, and minimal gear. He muses on simple living, value, and the sense of civilization while detailing chores, food, and a plan to finish tasks before rain. The piece blends survival thoughts with wry humor.
Wilson Foresees Packing Prices Rise Soon
Thomas E. Wilson of Wilson & Co., a member of the American "big five," says prices for packing house products are at an ad min. in Seattle as he travels to Alaska with his wife and children. He states prices will increase and will stay at the New until Saturday.
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Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Seattle
Alaska
Watermelons to swimmers and summer fun in Seattle
On Seattle waterfront crowds watch as men unload watermelons from railroad cars while youths like Skinnay and Chuck swim at city beaches. The piece urges all to learn swimming from instructors stationed at Seattle beaches during July and August.
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Madison
Spring Sta
Seattle
Skinnay
Rockefeller Jr curtailed Southern California auto tour
John D. Rockefeller Jr and his father faced a gasoline shortage in Los Angeles as multiple service stations refused to sell fuel. After six stations turned them away, Rockefeller had his car sent to the garage while he continued touring the area.
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Los Angeles
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
California
Rockefeller
Highwaymen seize shoes and cash in New York robbery
In New York on July 7 two men robbed Thomas Kelly, forcing him to remove his brand new shoes and surrender $66 in cash after taking $60 money. Police report the incident as a highway robbery with the victim providing details of the demand and men involved.
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New York
Thomas Kelly
Elwell Associate To Be Questioned Over Murder Movements
New York July 7 District Attorney Edward Swann summoned William Pendleton, former business associate of Joseph Elwell, to clarify contradictory statements about Pendleton’s movements on the eve of the whist expert murder. Authorities say evidence suggests Pendleton may have been at Elwell’s home the morning of the killing.
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New York
William Pendleton
Joseph Elwell
Edward Swann
Pendleton
Swann
Elwell
Two Negroes Die in Flames in Paris Texas
Authorities say Herman and Irvin Arthur, brothers, burned at a stake last night and are the murderers of J. H. Hodges and his son William, whose bodies were found in a Negro hut last Friday.
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Paris
Texas
Herman
Irvin Arthur
J. H. Hodges
William
Peace Makers Begin Session In Labor Wage Talks
The Washington mediation board opened talks to adjust differences between coal mine operators and miners before a new contract. Members include D. F. Buckingham and N. D. Moore for operators, Robert H. Harlin and Ernest Newsham for miners, with James H. Allport as an outside appointee.
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Washington State Mediation Board
Washington Coal Operators’ Association
Lyon Building
D. F. Buckingham
N. D. Moore
Robert H. Harlin
Ernest Newsham
Miners’ Union
James H. Allport
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Whisky found in ballast car at Laurier attracts inspection
Customs inspectors search for the owner or consignee of nine quarts of Hudson Bay Special Old Highland whisky found in the hopper bottom of a ballast car. The discovery occurred at Laurier on a Wednesday in July.
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Customs Inspectora
Hudson Bay
Laurier
Mercury Reaches 81 Degrees at Noon in Seattle
The city saw a noon temperature of 81 degrees in Seattle on Wednesday. The low for the day stood at 60 degrees at 5 a.m, with Salisbury noting it as this year’s noon record.
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Seattle
Salisbury
Cox and Roosevelt Nominated as Democrats Move to Campaign
In San Francisco on July 7 the Democratic convention nominated James M. Cox for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president. The gathering adjourned amid general harmony with plans to mobilize women voters and line up speakers like Palmer, McAdoo, and Bainbridge Colby for the campaign.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ohio
White House
Roosevelt
L. D. Tyron
Tennessee
Stewart
Montana
Hawley
Idaho
California
W. T. Vaughan
Oregon
Cox
Palmer
William G. McAdoo
Bainbridge Colby
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Tammany
McAdoo
Bryan declines to comment on Democratic convention results
William Jennings Bryan said his heart is in the grave and he will pause before commenting on the Democratic convention results. The quote reflects his reluctance to issue a statement as the convention's outcome unfolds.
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San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Cox Asks Louisiana Ratify of Woman Suffrage
Dayton Ohio July 7 Governor James M Cox opened his presidential campaign by urging Louisiana’s democratic legislature to ratify immediately the woman suffrage amendment so it can become effective.
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Dayton
Ohio
Jas. M. Cox
Louisiana
Dear Ladies Cry Out for More Ice
A Mrs. Bauer complains ice shortages due to gasoline limits slowing deliveries. Ice dealers say trucks wait for gasoline rationing, causing late orders while promising supply if given time. The exchange highlights wartime rationing impacts on daily needs.
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Ice Delivery Co
Western Avether
China protests White-Jap pact in Shanghai note
In Shanghai on July 6 Sir Reilby Alston, British minister at Peking, left for London bearing a protest from Shanghai’s leading associations against renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty. Chinese claim the pact is unnecessary as the United States poses the only potential Far East threat and will likely repudiate the Hay open door policy.
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Charles Edward Hogue
Shanghai
China
Reilby Alston
Peking
London
America
Far East
Mall Boy Delivers Home Brew to Teacher
July 7 report from the German colony notes a small boy tried to win favor with his teacher by gifting her a bottle of home brew, signaling a shift from fruit and flowers to stronger incentives.
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Buffalo
Banker's Daughter Arrested for Speeding Released on Recognizance
Miss Anna R Hoge, 21, daughter of banker James Hoge, was arrested today for speeding with no bail money. She posted bail on personal recognizance after going to her father's bank and returning in 10 minutes with $16 to secure release.
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Anna R. Hoge
James Dpd
Hoge
James Cox Freed After Namesake Nomenclature Comment
In San Francisco on July 7 James Cox was freed by Judge Fitzpatrick after explaining he drank because they nominated his namesake. The bailiff quipped that good thing Smith wasn't nominated.
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San Francisco
James Cox
Fitspatrick
Smith
Five Jitney Drivers Arrested Despite Court Order
Five jitney drivers were arrested Wednesday despite a restraining order issued by Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam. J P Worden of the weights and measures department led the arrests. police chief Will H Searing and Carl H Reeves later ordered the men released after a conference.
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Mitchell Gilliam
J. P. Worden
City Weights and Measures Department
Will H. Searing
Carl H. Reeves
Public Utilities
Searing
R. Bird
L. N. Matheny
Joe Fisher
Second ‘Ave
Yesterway
M. J. Crowder
C. Carlson
Third Ave
Union St
Mitchell Gillam
H. P. McClothern
W. R. Crawford
M. B. Sachs
Crawford
Seattle
Tacoma Girl, 11, Kidnapped By Stepfather Knight
Police across the coast were alerted after Florence Wilson 11 daughter of Mrs Bessie Wilson of Tacoma disappeared last Saturday. A warrant was issued for Elmer Knight Mrs Wilsons's stepfather believed to have abducted her possibly heading toward San Francisco by boat from Seattle. The child wore a light dress a yellow hat and white canvas slippers.
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Tacoma
Wash
Elmer Knight
Florence
Bessie Wilson
Knight
Wilson
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