She Admits Plot to Ruin Funk in Perjury Case
Chicago July 16. Misa Eileen Heppner charged with perjury in testimony against Clarence Funk general manager of International Harvester Co. grand jury to hear statement of Mrs Josephine Henning who admitted a suit by her husband for alienation of affections was part of a plot to ruin Funk after his testimony about a requested $10,000 contribution toward a $100,000 fund for Lorimer election.
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Child Wakes by Five With Joyful Shout
A playful verse describes a sleepy parent ignoring the clock until a robust youngster rouses them at five with a merry shout. The scene centers on household morning chaos and cheerful awakening.
McCombs Seen as Woodrow Wilson Campaign Chief
William P. McCombs, slated to chair the Democratic National Committee, is praised as a broad policy strategist rather than a detail-oriented organizer. Born in 1875 Hamburg Arkansas, he rose from a frail health to lead Wilson’s preconvention efforts, with a calm, executive style on stage and behind the scenes. He studied at Princeton and Harvard, befriending Wilson and building a law practice in New York before turning to campaigns.
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Youll Find It Here News of the Day Condensed
A series of brief clippings notes varied items from multiple cities. A 10 year old boy saves a 16 year old by subduing him, a witty argument about marriage finances surfaces, Dorothy Tennant secretly wed Robert Catts, a dirigible wreck yields evidence its invention works, and other odds and ends including music and politics briefs plus a theft of a suitcase from a parked car.
Women’s suffrage meeting ends after mob attack
Under police escort, a mass meeting of the woman’s suffrage party concluded after a weeklong run was interrupted by stones, buckets of water, old shoes, and cat calls.
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New York
Woman's Suffrage Party
Setting Him Right About a Highwayman and Park Tragedy
In a New York Seward Park incident a 15 year old boy William Polan sky was killed by a blow from another 15 year old during a quarrel over a baseball game. The exchange between Mr Nagg and Mrs Nagg precedes the fatal street confrontation.
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William Polansky
Council fails to buy Hebb power site in $1,000,000 motion
In a formal meeting the council defeated a Griffith motion to purchase the Hebb power site for 1 million dollars. Erickson Marble Peirce and President Hecketh voted against it citing insufficient investigation.
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Marble, Peirce
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Riverton Flower Show Draws Seattle Interest
Craze for flower shows spreads to Riverton with a Methodist church planning an afternoon and evening event. Freighter Edith arrives from Nome and Hering Bea ports with whale bone and mail after four days icebound. William Murray requests 710 dollars more in 1913 budget. Andrew Quigley to address Women's Commercial club at Savoy tomorrow noon. Ladies Catholic Benevolent association picnic at Alki Point today. Paul Webster and George Kidd face trial for allegedly importing opium.
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Chautauqua at Bainbridge draws crowds amid warm weather
The Chautauqua at Bainbridge Island attracts large crowds this year with a favorable camping and entertainment program. Lena Hanan, 17, held for deportation by immigration officials after arriving from New York with Turkish barber A Hanan. County treasurer’s office not moving to Prefontaine building. County commissioners oppose downtown court house relocation due to rental costs. Knights of Columbus meet at Arctic club. Congressman Graham on congressional committee investigation.
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Arctic Club
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Investi
Little Queens of Potlatch Parade Details
Potlatch week features a procession of Seattle playfield queens. Each of the 12 queens appoints two maids of honor and is escorted by 10 knights as guards. Every queen rides a float hauled by 50 boys dressed as totem poles.
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Seattle
Linen and White Pique Skirts For Sale
Linen and white pique skirts priced at 2.00 and 2.75 dollars offered for sale at the local shop.
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