Escaped convict in wagon chase halts town pursuit
In Oregon and Idaho reports, an escaped convict abducted a mall carrier Fred Huber, forcing him to drive before him for miles. A posse led by Sheriff Grant pursued as the crook robbed a man of $15 and a gold watch until the fugitive was far ahead. In Idaho, heavy rains erased tracks of Hugh Whitney the outlaw as hundreds press the search toward Jackson Hole in Wyoming.
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Pocatello
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Markets Report On Butter Fat Prices In Eastern Locale
The market bulletin notes butter fat prices and local pricing trends in the eastern region. Limited readable terms indicate price signals and regional activity.
Remove Freckles With New Drug Ethine Double Strength
A skin specialist reports two new drugs, Ethine Double Strength, that claim to remove freckles and improve complexion. Bartell Drug Co. offers the product with a money back guarantee. Users may see noticeable results after the first night, with freckles fading for some.
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Bartell Drug Co
Sidelights on That Coronation
London observers recount the coronation of King George with details of the anointing oils and spices, the Archbishop of Canterbury's nerves, and Temples near fainting episode. A trumpet signal from Westminster Abbey synced a global gun salute as telegraph lines relayed news instantly across the empire.
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George
British Empire
Westminster Abbey
General Post Office
British Isles
Coronation Oath Dialogue Between Archbishop and King
The oath scene shows the Archbishop asking the king to uphold laws, justice, and the Protestant Church. The king responds, promising to maintain God’s laws, the church settlement, and church privileges, then swears on the Bible and signs.
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George
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Church of England
England
Prize Vacation Letter Contest Told by The Seattle Star
The Seattle Star offers cash prizes for vacation plan letters. Submit a 200 word letter with your address and phone, before tonight after 6. Prizes include 10 dollars for most attractive plan, 6 dollars for most novel plan, and 2 dollars for the most foolish plan. Letters will be printed in The Star Saturday.
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the Star
The
Seattle Star
Dallas man breaks python's neck to save life
E. W. Copley and an assistant were airing a 16-foot python weighing 250 pounds when the reptile turned violent. Copley snapped the snake's head back and broke its vertebrae to free himself, averting a deadly constriction during the exhibit.
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Dallas
Tex
Copley
Chauffeur Rescues Dying Girl From Burning Pit
Allen Sutherland, a chauffeur, is badly burned while saving 4 year old Leva Parmeter from a pit of burning jogs near 62nd Street and 33rd Avenue N E. He leaped into the hole to pull the child free as flames spread, clothing ablaze. Leva Parmeter was taken to city hospital and is between life and death with little hope of recovery.
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Allen Sutherland
Leva Parmeter
Sutherland
Heart stimulant from toads by Prof Abel at Johns Hopkins
Prof J J Abel of Johns Hopkins University reports a heart stimulant derived from poisonous toads. The discovery followed observations of Chinese quacks who ground dead toads for medicine, achieving a stimulant comparable to digitalis.
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J. J. Abel
Johna Hopkins University
Digitalis
Doctors Defend Groh Saying Mitchell Death Not Caused by Groh
Defense in the Groh murder trial contends the death of W C Mitchell was caused by medical decisions after he was shot, not by Joseph H Groh. Witnesses describe a dispute between Mitchell and Groh before the shooting. Mitchell lingered nineteen days before amputation failed to save him. Mrs W C Mitchell attends court as several doctors are set to testify on the cause of death.
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Joseph H. Groh
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Mitchell
Providence Hospital
W. A. Jackson
H. Midgard
EB. Brackett
KE. F. Gannon
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Westminster Abbey Crowning Chairs Feature Coronation Relics
Describes a free interior view of Westminster Abbey with snow falling on throne chairs for king and queen during part of the coronation ceremony. Behind them stands the ancient crowning chair bearing the historic stone used in the actual coronation.
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Westminster Abbey
Hints on How to Be Beautiful Ad
A vintage apothecary style feature offers beauty tips for skin eyes hair and weight loss. Recipes include a cream jelly facial mixture, an eye tonic with crystal dissolved in water, a scalp rinse with quinzquin and alcohol, and a parnoite based drink to aid weight loss with a tablespoonful before meals.
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Beyhr
Fifteen insane aliens to be deported from local asylums
Fifteen insane aliens and one woman confined in the Stellacoom and Medical Lake asylums will be taken to New York and Montreal next Friday to be deported. Local immigration officials visit the asylums every two years, with Sen. Landon, J. W. Roberts, a deputy sheriff, and two immigration officers as guards.
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Medical Lake
New York
Montreal
Sen. Landon
J. W. Roberts
Man Observes City Life and Sal's Quiet Exit
A mountaineer wanders a city street and glimpses a shop sign Oman's Exchange. He enters a shop crowded with feminine handiworks and asks if it is the woman's exchange. A tall gaunt clerk confirms, and he apologizes, deciding to leave with Sal.
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Sal
Poisoner Preys On Melrose Area Dogs
Ten dogs have died in the Melrose av and Republican st area over the past week. Iron Duke an English bull terrier owned by Stanley A Trent was found dead after escaping a cellar where he had been kept to protect other dogs from poison. The 10 month old dog had won first prize at a show and his sire came from South Africa. A $100 reward is offered for the poisoner’s identity. Neighbors kept dogs chained to avoid poisoned meat and prevent further fatalities.
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Melrose Av
Republican St
Iron Duke
Stanley A. Trent
Melrose Av. N
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Senate Predicted to Adverse Report Free List Bill
Washington June 22 The senate finance committee is expected to adverse report the farmers free list bill and the Underwood revision of the schedule as part of the Aldrich Payne wool tariff measure. The move is seen as the start of a floor battle.
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Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Underwood
Aldrich-Payne
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Alcohol-Free Tonic
The ad markets Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that does not stimulate or contain alcohol. It claims a steady, even daily gain and advises consulting a doctor for approval before use. Lake Washington strawberry fields are open to the public via Yesler Way car route.
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Ayer
L.v.h
Lake Washington
Yesler
Vera Prosser Mixed Up In Divorce Case
Vera Prosser who shot her husband on a train near Libby Montana and was exonerated in self defense faces a divorce suit before Judge Dykeman. The Bronson testimony alleges Prosser stayed at the Bronson home and exchanged remarks with Mrs. Bronson.
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Vera Prosser
Libby
Mont
Olympus
Jonson
Edwards Seeks Probe on Jewish Treatment in Army and Navy
Georgia congressman Charles G. Edwards has introduced bills ordering investigations by the secretaries of war and the navy to determine whether Jews face discrimination in either service.
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Charles G. Edwards
Georgia
Secretaries of War and the Navy
House Rejects Direct Senate Election Resolution
The House voted 172 to 112 to reject the direct election of senators, sending the measure to conference on party lines. Rep Sell of Tennessee joined Democrats, while Dem Burk of Wisconsin sided with Republicans. A Chicago high school teacher, Howard Moore, remarks on ear wiggle behavior.
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Washington
Senate
Sell
Rep
Tenn
Burk
Dem
Wis
Howard Moore
Chicago
Beatn now on sale Prics Eye Bee to $2.90
Matinee showings advertise the new Beatn release with a price tag of $2.90 for the Bee feature. The listing notes limited seats and early purchase urged.
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Beatn
Prics-Eye
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