Hindus on ship Maru threaten hunger strike for landing
Vancouver reports 360 Hindus aboard the passenger ship Maruta refuse landing and claim two days without food. Telegraphic protests to King George and the duke of Connaught deny scarcity while Gardner Johnson firm says supplies are adequate. Gurdit Singh warns that if June 12 fees are not paid the men may be sent back to India. Hindu leader says hunger strike to compel immigration authorities to act.
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Vancouver
B. C
King George
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Aand Gardner Johnson
Maruta Consigned
Gurdit Singh
Sen
India
Great Projects Start Astoria On $5 Million Drive
June 4 saw one of the largest crowds in Astoria celebrate the start of four major projects totaling about five million dollars. The works include the Clatsop county unit of the Columbia highway to the area, the Spokane Portland & Seattle railway docks pile driving, the Astoria seawall and reclamation project, and the Astoria municipal docks construction.
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Astoria
Clatsop County
Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Astoria Seawall
Astoria Municipal
Fatal motorcycle crash at Pittsburg Motordrome
Two killed and ten injured when Arthur Armstrongs bike left the track and struck spectators at the Pittsburg Motordrome. Victims identified as Charles Marzloff, 47, and Benjamin Kerohan, 26. Armstrong suffered severe injuries and is not expected to recover.
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Pittsburg
Fatal Portland Fire Destroys Northwest Door Co Plant
A blaze gutted the Northwest Door Co plant in Portland, killing two workers James Sterlin and Alexander Balogh who drowned fleeing the flames. The fire reached Irving dock and over 40 nearby homes, causing about $200,000 in damage as 75 factory workers escaped amid rapid spreading flames.
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Portland
Northwest Door Co
Irving Dock
James Sterlin
Alexander Balogh
Door Company
Door
Mine outbreak feared in Colliers West Virginia
Sheriff John Patterson dispatched deputies to Pittsburg and West Virginia Coal Co. mines near Colliers to probe reported outbreaks with the governor prepared to mobilize militia. Four strikebreakers’ homes were reportedly riddled with bullets yesterday.
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Colliers
W. Va
John Patterson
Pittsburg
West Virginia Coal Co
Villa's Friends Indignant Over Panofil Natera Appointment
El Paso June 4 Gen. Panofil Natera was named chief of the rebel central military zone placing him over Villa in the campaign against Zacatecas Agua Calientes San Luis Potost and Mexico City A Villa ally said Villa will likely make no protest due to the change reported by a correspondent with Villa
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EL Paso
I W W Leaders Plan March on Rockefeller Home
Alexander Berkman and Leonard Abbott head I W W plans for a march on Tarrytown the home of John D Rockefeller Jr. Reported hundreds of recruits from Paterson and Newark will join a demonstration at Tarrytown Saturday as 13 detainees arrested for loitering near the Rockefeller home face arraignment.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Leonard Abbott
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Paterson
Newark
Rockefeller
Fire damages Hinckley block area. Wendell and Brookland studio destroyed
Fire swept the Hinckley block area early this morning causing about $2,000 in damage. The Wendell and Brookland studio where the blaze started was destroyed and the roof of the building was badly damaged. The cause remains undetermined.
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Hinckley Block
Seconday
Columbia St
Wendell & Bjookland
Seven Eleven Months at Seattle Assay Office Revenue Rise
Eleven months of business at the United States assay office in Seattle end June 1 with receipts showing a $2,000,000 increase over the prior year. This fiscal year’s receipts total $8,066,217.79, reflecting stronger activity and higher metal processing volumes.
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United States Assay
Seattle
Rodeheaver testifies in breach suit over revival kiss
Homer Rodeheaver choir leader for Billy Sunday testified in his own defense in a $50,000 breach of promise suit by Miss Georgia Jay. He admitted kissing hugging and holding hands with Jay during a five weeks revival at Sioux City Iowa.
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Chicago
Homer Rodeheaver
Billy Sunday
Georgia Jay
Rodeheaver
Miss Jay
Sioux City
Frederick & Nelson Embroidery Flouncings Sale
Embroidery flouncings 10 to 17 inches wide on sheer Swiss and batiste with floral sprays eyelets and firm edges 25 cents a yard 12 to 27 inches wide on sheer up gandy and batiste hand loom machine work for waists collars cuffs lingerie special 65 cents a yard First Floor.
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Gandy and
Batiste
New Hand Bags Specially Priced at 1.45 and 2.95
On sale at the first floor this Friday carry real Morocco flats and moire bags with lining and tassel. Lambskin bags with inside frame also offered at 1 45. Prices 1.45 for Morocco moire and lambskin styles with framing and color details.
Three-Piece Aluminum Saucepan Set Special 95c
House furnishings section advertises a 3-piece aluminum saucepan set for 95 cents each. Also offers pin-seal handbags with novelty frames and mirror fittings in black gray brown navy and purple at 2.95 dollars. First floor sale notes included.
Handy tin kettle set for travelers and anglers
Handy and a practical outfit for the tourist, motorist and fisherman. Consists of small tin kettle with folding handle, folding stand for some, one can of non explosive solid alcohol in wax form. Just touch a match to the alcohol and you have a flame to heat water quickly. Price complete 50¢. Extra cans of solid alcohol at 10¢ each. mm case furnishings Section.
New Perfection Oil Cook Stove improvements
An advertisement lists improved models of the New Perfection oil cook stove with one burner at five dollars two burners seven five oh five three burners ten fifty four burners fourteen dollars. It highlights quick heat cleanliness and fuel economy and suggests use for summer camps or cottages in the House furnishings section.
Child's Metal Crib Special at 6.75
A sturdy all size metal crib offered at six dollars seventy five cents. Features Vernis Martin or white enamel finish, fabric wire spring, and improved drop side with easy raising and lowering. Exceptional value for quick sale.
Unusual dress sale offers large sizes at low prices
A woman who wears size 16 or 3X can find a money-saving opportunity in a dress sale. The assortment includes wool challis, Bedford cord, serge, crepe and charmeuse, with no two alike, priced unusually low at 4.35 and 6.75 dollars.
New White Chinchilla Coats Arrive at Basement Salesroom
Basement Salesroom announces a fresh shipment of White Chinchilla coats suitable for summer. Styles include Bal macaan show cut, 40 and 42 inches long with drop shoulders and kimono sleeves. Available in plain white and striped variants, sizes 16 18 and 34 40. Price 12.50.
Cretonnes Reduced to Eighteen Cents a Yard
Basement Salesroom offers a good assortment of cretonnes in tasteful patterns and colors. Widths 34 and 36 inches suitable for bedrooms living rooms and porches. Exceptional values at 18 cents per yard.
Misses Middy Skirts and Waists at Basement Sale
White twill middy skirts for ages 14 to 20 with pearl buttons priced at 1.50 and 1.75 for china silk waists in sizes 34 to 42. Lingerie waists offered at 45 cents. Basement Salesroom features markdowns on these women’s wear items.
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Helen Igoe
Walste
Elik
Sond Fleer
Frriday
Ohio Range Stove Promises Fuel Savings and Style
The Ohio Range is praised for economy and reliable performance with a hot blast fire-box noted for fuel efficiency. It bakes well and is described as handsome and convenient, available in three family sizes priced at 44.50, 48.50, and 52.50, with water coil option for 5.00, offered on third floor.
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Ohio
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