Five year old survives plunge from steamer Suquamish
Frank McHugh, 5, slipped from a top deck rail as the Suquamish neared Magnolia bluff. Deckhands and passengers watched as he fought the wake, then Melvin Anna leaped in and carried him to the side. He swam strongly and was saved by a dozen hands. His mother praised his courage and his family recalled daily swimming lessons.
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Frank McHugh
Magnolia Bluff
Four- Mile Point
Frank
Frank J. McHugh
Fourth Ave. W
Gllberton
Mm. V. E. Manca
Eugene Manca
Magnolia
Eugene
Helmaman
Vrank
Melvin Anna
Anna
Suquamish
Tramp Also Victim of Murderer in Chicago
Carl Wanderer a former army lieutenant confesses after staged holdup and murder in Chicago. He killed his wife and a hobo then explained he was tired of his wife and wanted to reclaim money and army life. Wanderer awaits grand jury action on wife murder after a lengthy inquest.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Mra
Hoyne
Hoffman
Michael Loftis
Fred Wanderer
Eight Hour Workday Brings Quiet Dignity to Labor
Dana Sleeth recalls a street grading crew in calm, steady toil. He notes improved behavior, fewer oaths, and stronger work discipline, attributing changes to eight hours, machinery use, and better wages, enabling workers to spend time with families. He argues manual labor remains essential and dignified.
Notable Nod Between Bill Hart and Thomas Ince Seven
Ince testified in a $64,000 commission suit against Hart by J Parker Read. He recalled early film days when he and Hart were not close, only nodding when they pass each other. The trial proceeded in Angeles with the two men hardly exchanging words.
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Angeles
Thomas Ince
Bill Hart
Hart
J. Parker Read
Ince
Burglars Hit Dye Works In San Diego
In San Diego on July 10 burglars broke into the Balloon Dye Works and stole clothing worth about 500 dollars. The proprietor reports the loss after workers completed a major cleaning job the previous day.
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San Diego
Cal
Mexico Says Only Unconditional Surrender Will Be Considered
Mexico City July 10 government spokesmen announced that only an unconditional surrender of Francisco Villa will be considered. The statement rejects Villa’s armistice terms, reported in El Universal yesterday.
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Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Villa
el Universal
Gas shortage hits Seattle homes after tanker delay
Gas supply failed in Ballard Fremont and University districts as local gas plants used coal based fuel oil. Officials led by R Hutchinson said the Standard Oil tanker delay caused a weaker gas mix and lower specific gravity. By Friday night normal gas returned in many areas with no anticipated shortages.
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Seattle
Ballard
Fremont
University
R. Hutchinson
Seattle Lighting Company
Hutchinson
Stephens First in Jap Inquiry Opening
Sacramento dispatch reports Governor Stephens will testify first before the congressional committee probing the Japanese situation in California. He will be followed by A. Stanley Benedict and W. S. McClatchy. The governor’s office says the probe opens Tuesday in the state capitol senate chamber, not Monday as previously announced.
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Sacramento
Stephens
Congressional
California
A. Stanley Benedict
State Board of Control
W. 8. McClatchy
Senate
Capitol
Alaska Gold Declines as Costs Widen Profit Gap
Althe gold is abundant in Alaska yet no longer mined due to current material and labor costs making extraction financially unviable.
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Alaska
Seattle theatres hit by operator and musician strike
Operators and musicians at four Seattle theatres walked out on Saturday in a sympathetic strike tied to Tacoma actions. J Von Herberg of Greater Theatres Co. said the Liberty Coliseum Strand and Rex theatres remained open with staff. Similar walkouts were reported in Butte and Portland, while Tacoma houses faced disruption but remained operational. He blamed the strike on financial and managerial disputes, noting wage scales were already favorable here and that he expects business to continue as usual.
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Seattle
J. von Herberg
Greater Theatres Co. Enterprises
Butte
Portland
von Herberg
Liberty
Coliseum
Strand
Rex
Tacoma
H. T. Moore
Parents Out to Break Up Love Affair
Policemen, deputies, and marriage license clerks across Washington moved to stop the youths William Coleman and Mary Howe from eloping. The 17 year olds sought a license in Pierce county but were barred as too young. A telegram asked for their arrest as Father Coleman reported Billy’s pony missing and $200 withdrawn, signaling a planned elopement.
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Washington
William Coleman
Mary Howe
W. P. Coleman
Seattle
Pierce County
Pir
Coleman
Billy
Judge orders wine seized in Yakima returned home
Yakima July 10 Judge R B Milroy refused to consider liquor charges against Mrs Bertha Johnson after officers seized 60 gallons of wine and five cases of home brew from her private residence He ordered officers to return the liquor saying warrants should not target private homes unless bootlegging or booze parties are evident City Attorney Grady criticized the crackdown and supported returning the confiscated liquor
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Yakima
R. B. Milroy
Bertha Johnson
Movie Operators Out at Tacoma
Tacoma July 10 The strike of moving picture operators and musicians in Jensen and Von Herberg theaters ended with managers replacing workers by nonunion staff. Shows run normally with no attendance drop. local operators demanded the Seattle wage scale of 1.25 dollars per hour and musicians joined in sympathy.
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Tacoma
Jensen & von Herberg Theatres
Seattle
Tacoma and Butte Operators on Strike
Tacoma and Butte operators in Jensen & Von Herberg moving picture houses walked out at 11 today, with a sympathetic Portland Seattle and Butte walkout of union members. Tacoma workers demand 1.25 dollars an hour, up from 85 cents.
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Portland
Ore
Jensen & von Herberg Moving Picture Houses
Seattle
Butte
Tacoma
Fire destroys 15 stores in Taft
A large Taft blaze last night destroyed 15 stores with damage estimated at $160,000. Fire officials reported crews contained the flames after hours of effort, with authorities inspecting the scene for hot spots and potential causes.
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Taft
Cal
AutomAn Willing to Lead Liberals at Morristown
Henry Ford is named as a potential Liberal presidential nominee at the Morristown convention where the Liberal factions discuss a third party. Senator Robert M Law and others weigh whether to back Ford while urging unity beyond a single candidate. The convention of 48 delegates focuses on reforming politics and challenging the two-party system.
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Cago
Henry Ford
Detroit
Charles F. Hoffman
Hoffman
Ford
Robert M. Law
Hopkins
McCurdy
United States
Wall St
Washington
Deley
North Dakota
la Follette
Amos Pinchot
New York
Bull Mooser
George L
Jersey City
Woodrowson
Jersey
Hearst's New Party Placed in Field
Chicago July 10 Hearst's new political party the American constitutional Jijippia was in the field today. Despite a discouraging start at the initial meeting another meeting was scheduled tonight with invites. Last night about 80 persons attended including speakers and newspaper men.
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Chicago
William Randolph Hearst
Committee of 48
Ford’s Paper Endorses Third-Party Movement
Dearborn Independent announces July 17 editorial will declare support for a third party in presidential race. Henry Ford’s weekly will back a third party and hints at possible candidacy of Henry Ford for president.
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Midh
Dearborn
Henry Ford
Henry Yord
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