Suffragette Hurls Flour at Prime Minister in Commons
In London the midst of a Commons session a male suffragette sympathizer flung a sack of flour at Premier Asquith from the visitors' gallery. The flour burst on the floor near his feet while cabinets officers faced the disturbance. He then hurled suffragette pamphlets and ranted about Miss Emily Davison before being arrested.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Emily Davison
King George's
Runaway gondola car races Ashland to Gold Hill
From the Ashland Southern Pacific yards a gondola loaded with Ue plates became a runaway when brakes failed during a flying switch. A switchman rode the car 12 miles to Medford in 12 minutes, while an engine pursued it in 15 minutes. The car escaped through Medford at 8 30 p.m. and finally halted at Gold Hill after a 26 mile dash. Switchman Fowler kept instructions and a lantern lit as the car navigated sharp curves before stopping.
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Medford
Ashland
Southern Pacific
Fowler
Gold Hill
Vancouver Island coal miners assured on strike pay
News from the Labor Temple in Vancouver B C states that coal miners on strike on Vancouver Island need not fear losing strike pay. Edward
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Hy United
Vancouver
B. C
Vancouver Island
Labor Temple
Edward
California Horse Stealing Plot Unearthed by Sheriff
Sheriff Webber declares a highly organized horse theft ring operates across California. Stolen horses move from northern counties to gang reps in various towns and end up in San Francisco Sacramento and Los Angeles. He promises further disclosures implicating prominent citizens in Yuba Tehama and Sacramento counties.
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United Prere
Chico
Cal
California
Webber
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Yuba
Tehama
U. S. Wins Torpedo Site at Keyport
Seattle Chamber of Commerce defeats California in securing the government torpedo station location. Condemnation for Keyport site nearly complete and the U S will pay 107 612 64. Navy Secretary Meyer initially abandoned then revived condemnation and shifted plan before final decision to keep the torpedo base with Bremerton yard.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
California
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Keyport
U. S
Perts
Puget Sound
Meyer
Torpedo Station
Bremerton Navy Yard
Political Straw Sparks Wet Initiative in Phoenix Vote
In Phoenix a liquor election prompts women to vote, while other odd items surface from the era. A royal court dress mystery cites pink silk stockings for modesty, and Colorado Springs reports an unknown insect invasion. A New York musical visitor seeks a pledge and Princeton graduation stats reveal a large gap between girls and male correspondents.
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Colorado Springs
New York
Court fines for social slang in mashers case
A court schedule sets specific fines for calling a girl various affectionate nicknames. Five dollars for "chicken," ten for "honey-bunch," fifteen for "turtle-dove," twenty for "baby-doll," and twenty five for "Little Cutie." The fines apply regardless of social standing.
Judge Foster’s Masher Schedule In Omaha Fine Five Dollars
In Omaha Nebraska Judge Foster rules on a masher incident in police court. A threatening man tailed a young athletic woman, called her a chicken, and was subdued with a hatpin. He is fined five dollars with the judge remarking the offender’s name and status do not affect the punishment.
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Omaha
Hatpin
Judge Voster
Washable Silk Shirts and Novelty Voiles on Sale
Washable silk shirts with high or roll collars and novelty crepe voiles with colored collars and cuffs. French and dotted voiles plus white voiles with Balkan collars. Novelty colored stripe ratines. Principally low neck models offered at 3.95 dollars.
Special Values in Children's Summer Footwear
Special values on ankle strap pumps and button oxfords for Misses and children. White nu buck and patent leather styles with Goodyear welt soles available in multiple sizes. Pricing includes $2.00 and $2.50 pair offers with size ranges noted. First floor display location.
Basement Salesroom Offers Women's Linen Suits and Coats
New Suits and Coats for Summer Wear displayed at Basement Salesroom feature Women's and Misses' tailored apparel at low prices. Ratine and Linen Suits $12.50 in blue and neutral tones. Women's Linen Suits $5.00 to $6.00 with white or natural linen. Women's Linen Coats $5.00 to $7.50 in full-length styles. Tailored Cloth Coats from $7.75 to $14.50 in serge and wool blends. sizes 14, 16, 18.
June Sale Values in Muslinwear and Drawers
Text describes muslinwear items including cambric drawers trimmed with lawn ruf and lace, nainsook corset covers with Cluny lace, cover and drawers sets, and a slip-over gown with embroidered leaf spray. Prices range from 25 to 95 cents, with other gowns noted at various mid prices.
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Nainsook
Hats on sale in varied shapes and prices
Women’s outing hats offered in several styles with prices ranging from $2.95 to $7.50. Large rolled-brim and medium sizes priced at $4.95, $3.50 for Sailor shapes, and untrimmed Panamas at $5.75 and $7.50. Basement Saleroom.
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Sea Yard
Aluminum Kitchen Set Special 95e Price
Aluminum kitchen set offers seven table spoons six teaspoons one large basting spoon one slotted mixing spoon and one tea strainer. This special 95c deal highlights a complete compact service for cooking and serving.
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