Elks Set Rochester for 1913 Convention
United Areas Wire reports the Elks grand lodge reunion in Portland features a major parade by musical groups, shipboard reception on the Oregon, and a visit to Oaks. Officers for the next year are elected. Rochester, New York, chosen as 1913 convention site with officers including Milla King Ward Maxwell Robinson Leach Faulkner Clark Shields.
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United Areas
Portland
Oregon
Elka
Oaks
Rochester
N. Y
Thomas B. Milla
Superior
Wis
James L. King
Topeka
Kas
Charlee H. Ward
Pasadena
Cal
Lloyd T. Maxwell
Marshalltown
Pred C. Robinson
Dobuque
Edward Leach
New York City
John J. Faulkner
East St. Louie
Tite
Grand Inner Guard
John Lee Clark
Albuquerque
N. M
Grand Tyler
Patrick H. Shields
Clarksburg
W. Va
Most Unique Lightning Lighting City Sparks Gary Fire
In Gary Indiana on July 10 mill workers report a storm that flooded streets with bright light from countless lightning bolts. The town ordered electric lights turned off as heavy rainstorms inundated Kankaker marshes and lit the city unusually bright. Nearby workers at a powder mill in Aetna quit after an explosion occurred when tugs triggered nitroglycerine exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Tod
Miller
Ind
Kankaker
Aetna
Now I Go to Meet Her
San Francisco man Albert Martin Garme mourns his fiancee Carrie Shewbridge at Holy Cross cemetery after her burial. He dies later at the Shewbridge home, found asleep. Havre France workers end seamen strike in a decisive employer victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Carrie
Albert Martin Garme
Pretty Car Tie
Market Prices From Local Fresh Produce Stand
The listing shows average prices paid by merchants and producers with separate sell and buy figures for items such as apples Valencia oranges pork lamb and various vegetables and fruits. Entries include potatoes raspberries cherries carrots lettuce and other staples with price points and notes on quality standards and regional availability.
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Lockeins
Leon Pasa
Aid Res
Valencia
Ras
Gimeiny
Focal
Dawn of women's power inspires Chicago suffragist
Francis Squire Potter of Chicago credits English suffragists and Chicago beef scandals for his awakening. He praises American clubwomen for raising women's educational standing and foresees a time when every woman is intellectually free and her labor valued. Mrs Potter, former University of Minnesota faculty and author, is cited.
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San Francisco
England
Chicago
Francis Squire Potter
Clubwomen
America
Opened Path for Tenth Avenue Car Extension
J D Trenholme, long opposed to opening Tenth Avenue Northeast from Toth to Sth East, is ready to withdraw objections if the city pays the route to the city limits and covers moving his residence. He would donate land for the street, enabling the car line extension, after a conference with Mayor Cotterill and city officials.
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J. D. Trenholme
Tenth Av. N. E
Toth
Sth
Puget Sound Traction and Power Co
Trenholme
Cotterill
Council
Hesketh
Count Clemen Marble
Wardall, Griffiths, Erickson and Haas
Tenth Avenue Northeast Improvement Club
Jesale E. Martin
Millionaire Robbed of Jewels in Menlo Park
Pinkerton detectives pursue thieves who stole about $1,000,000 in gems from Edward W. Hopkins, millionaire chairman of the Union Fee Co., at his Menlo Park home during golf. The theft occurred in view of several servants, none suspected.
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Menlo Park
Cal
Pinkerton
Edward W. Hopkins
Chabman
Union Fee Co
Menlo Park Colony
Port bonds validity spotlight before Judge on Friday
The $8,100,000 port bonds case goes to Judge H A P Myers Friday amid numerous objections. Bruce C Shorts argues the port district’s debt limit of 86 166 900 is exceeded and questions the port’s authority to loan credit to individuals and private firms. Challenges also target legality of election notices for district creation and bond actions.
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H. A. P. Myers
J. A. Paine
Ballinger
Eight-Hour Law Extended to More Workers
Attorney General Wickersham announced an opinion extending the eight hour law beyond government fortifications and buildings to include more workers employed by the United States. The ruling settles the question regarding the thousands of laborers at customs ports and other government sites.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Wickersham
Alameda petition seeks statewide ban on boxing matches
A petition from Alameda County headed by roughly 100 signers arrived at Secretary of State Frank Jordan's office proposing a state law to ban all boxing matches and prize fights in California, including limited round or knockout formats.
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United Press Leseet Wire
Sacramento
Cal
Alameda County
California
Frank Jordan
Immigrant pickup after Catalina Island chase ends in jail
Two men named Billy Gerrold and Moore were seized by immigration officers off Catalina Island. A launch carrying seven Chinese was stopped in Long Beach area and shots were exchanged. Gerrold allegedly stabbed Moore after accusing him of treachery.
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United Press
Long Beach
Cal
Billy Gerrold
Moore
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
Gerrold
City Vote Sparks Hebb Site Purchase Question
Judge Smith orders the mayor and council to show cause on July 18 why the city should not proceed with the purchase of the P. H. Hebb site. The electorate had not mandated a $1,000,000 payment, and the purchase was only conditionally authorized.
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Hebb
M. O. Carton
Carkeek, McDonald & Knapp
Mareh
P. H. Hebb
Smith
Tariff issues shape Taft reelection campaign
Washington reports that tariff policy will dominate the 1912 campaign as President Taft and a national campaign subcommittee plan campaign officers and strategy. In Tacoma Elks set to celebrate with a large welcome and carnival for 16,000 Elks arriving from the East at a stadium event scheduled for Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
National Campaign Committees
Tacoma
Watkine Uses Pipe to Foil Robber in Portland
In Portland on July 10 a large robber threatened R. J. Watkine who then raised his pipe and the assailant fled. Police report no injuries and the incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
R. J.watkine
Colonel Teddy Peevish Slams Door In Reporter Face
Col Theodore Roosevelt angrily denies retirement rumors during a New York visit. He dismisses questions as a fake and refuses further comment, then retreats to his office and slams the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Taft
Woman Leaps to Death in San Francisco Crowd
Mrs BE L Briggs 65, visiting from Southern California, leaped to her death in the business district as shoppers looked on. Authorities say she acted during a temporary mental aberration while a doctor and nurse attempted to restrain her from a window. She was staying with her daughter Mrs J Raymond Smith.
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San Francisco
Cal
BE. L. Briggs
California
J. Raymond Smith
Despondent Spectatorist Takes Cyanide in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 10 Augusta Seluke a spectarist in skin diseases informed her sister of taking poison and her wish to die before dying of cyanide of potassium. She had been despondent for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Augusta Seluke
Manufacturers Cut Piano Prices for Public Sale
Manufacturers have reduced piano prices offering wholesale direct to buyers. Some models previously priced at 400 dollars are now 233 dollars, with plainer cases at 186 dollars or as low as 164 dollars, enabling many homes to acquire a piano.
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Second and Pike
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Atlcatios
rHeerTeamco
Cer
Melia
Hansen
Seattle
Frank Briggs
Reliable Jeweler
First Ave
Lox
Nie
Brown
Fy Aare
Jb. Lea
Parse
Ly Ae
Offihe
Tivin Brown
Swattle
First Avenue Union Block
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ELKS
Havre
France
Ey Ia
Mrs. Potter
United Presse
Aims Knockout
Auit
United Vresa
New York
Col. Troonevelt
Outlook
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Eilers Music House
Pacific Coast
Johnston Co
Third and University
PD. & Johnston Co
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