Adolph Olson and Eberhardt lead Minnesota tale
The piece traces name changes including Adolph Olson becoming Eberhardt and entering politics in Minnesota. It notes mail service expansions with a new 11,000 ton vessel to Sidney in 28 days, and the Bender Brothers schooner carrying Indian school supplies and teachers. It also mentions formic acid from ants, and political jabs at post office savings and lawyers.
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Adolph Olson
Eberhardt
Minnesota
Sound Ports
Australia
Union Steamship Co
New Zealand
Sidney
Bender Brothers
One Of Them Refuses Me Others Chosen This Afternoon
A terse Indianapolis News snippet shows a dialogue in which one person declines and another admits selecting a different suitor this afternoon. The brief exchange notes multiple options and a decision among candidates.
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Indianapolis News
Pier 1 remodeling expands toward major reconstruction
The Pier 1 project has begun at an estimated cost of 190000 with dock improvements and freight and passenger chute installations ahead of a full redesign. William McBride, head of Canadian and U S underwriters groups, attended a reinsurance luncheon at the Washington hotel. Alumni from Seattle high schools plan the Hub to Hub Student Excursion car to Boston then Seattle to mark the Golden Potlatch. Rev M E Boulton of The Dalles was reelected president of the Pacific synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church as the annual Seattle convention continues. W H Merritt sues Elliott Bay Wharf Co for 10150 damages over a right arm injury on the Colman dock.
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Pier
Canadian Pacific
Northern Pacific
Seattle
New England
Boston
M. E. Boulton
Dalles, Or
Pacific Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
W. H. Merritt
Elliott Bay Wharf Co
Colman Dock
Jackson rises at 1 A.M. to meet Lee near Richmond
Gen. Stonewall Jackson defied Sunday travel norms by waking at 1 A.M. on Monday and riding 35 miles to confer with Gen. Robert E. Lee at Richmond. He justified the trip as a necessary exception for a devout man.
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Stonewall Jackson
Robert KE. Lee
Richmond
Lee
Jackson
Stonewall
Record High Potato Prices Hit Northwest Market
Old potatoes yesterday sold for 70 dollars a ton on Western markets, a new peak in the Northwest. The previous year’s price was 16 dollars a ton, underscoring a dramatic rise in old potato pricing.
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Western
Northwest
Washington Hotel Men's Association Convention Set for Seattle
Over 200 hotel men from the state will attend the annual convention in Seattle on July 24 to 27. Key events include meetings, discussions, and networking opportunities for members of the Washington State Hotel Men's Association.
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Washington State Hotel Mens’ Association
Seattle
Publicity club plans July 1 parade with flaming hammers
The Publicity club announces a downtown parade on July 1 where members wear black and carry hammers. A bonfire will blaze at a chosen point and the hammers will be plunged into the flames to symbolize citizens becoming boosters.
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Publicity Club
Fire at McGary ranch leaves man dead, another hurt
Suisun reports James MecGary dead and Dennis Smith seriously injured after a blaze at McGary's ranch house near Suisun on June 23. Investigators seek cause as fire crews battle residual hotspots. Authorities say the incident occurred early evening, and deputies secured the scene for examination.
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Suisun
James MecGary
Dennis Smith
McGary
Proper Feeling and the Ring Pawnshop Joke
A quip from the Louisville Times notes Donald proved emotional but traded his ring for a pawnshop. The line suggests Marion returned the ring and Donald responded by pawning it.
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Donald
Marion
Louisville
Judge Brown Weds at Home of Miss Jackson
Judge Fred C. Brown and Misa Helen Jackson marry at BE Jacksons home 003 27th Ave Rev Edgar officiating. Newlyweds plan a British Columbia visit then return to Browns Vashon Island ranch for summer. Seattle landmark Central school building to be demolished marking progress.
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Judge Brown
Fred C. Brown
Misa Helen Jackson
Miss Jackson
BE. H. Jackson
Edgar
British Columbia
Vashon Island
Central School
Seattle
First Av
Virginia St
Sheriff Refuses to Hang Woman Despite Duty
WILLIAM H. CARNEY, long time sheriff of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, declares he will not execute Mrs. Angelino Napolitano who faces hanging after her baby is born for killing a husband who threatened her life. He is bound by duty but seeks a reprieve. Chicago notes Jon Rehm, longtime waiter at the Blemarck, fares farewell to patrons after a final night of hospitality. He plans to move family to Hamburg and owns Chicago properties and Michigan resort land. He jokes death to dancing orders, saying he saves winnings to take home.
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William H. Carney
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Angelino Napolitano
Tol
Sheriff Carney
Chicago
John Rehm
Blemarck
Rehm
Hamburg
Michigan
Robbery Plot Hits Vancouver Bank Safe
Burglars armed with nitroglycerine tunneled from F. H. Lants & Co. into the Traders' bank vault on Coronation eve. They opened the big safe but found little worth taking. Vault expert Mr. Holt works to force the doors. Authorities link the gang to a Seattle Metropolitan bank attempt.
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Vancouver Co
Tiane
F. H. Lants & Co
Lants
Mr. Holt
Seattle
George V Cable Thanks Taft for U S Good Will
A cable from King George V of England sent to the White House expresses heartfelt thanks for President Taft and the American people s congratulations on a great day. He reciprocates wishes for continued friendly relations and prosperity for his domains and family.
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Washington
George V
England
Taft
White House
United States
Prince of Wales Celebrates 17th Birthday Amid Royal Progress
The 17th birthday of the Prince of Wales was celebrated with formal felicitations at Buckingham Palace. The event occurred alongside the royal progress, drawing attention from observers and marking a notable milestone in the royal calendar.
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Ion Presse L Wire
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Diamond broker beaten by thugs in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on June 23 H. T. Reid a diamond broker was robbed of $20 000 worth of jewels and beaten unconscious by two assailants Reid suffers a basal skull fracture and deep facial head lacerations with slight hope for recovery reported today
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Los Angeles
Cal
H. T. Reid
Reid
Society Swim Talk Among Hiram and Jerusha
Mrs Posey Mercy remarks on society women dressing Ike for a swim while Mr Posey notes the social swim where women try to outstrip each other. The dialogue hints at social competition and local manners in a small community.
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Mrs. Posey
Mercy
Hiram
Mr. Posey
Jerusha
Initialed Handkerchiefs 15c Each At Great Values
Women's handkerchiefs of sheer linen with hemstitched borders and initial designs in wreath and butterfly motifs feature small script initials. Also available are sheer shamrock lawn handkerchiefs with hand embroidered letters, all offered at 15 cents each.
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Eton
Fichu
Long Lawn Kimonos on Special Sale at 50 Cents
Attractive value at 25c. Long lawn kimonos specially priced at 50 cents. Ample full cut and trimmed with pattern border in Persian and Dresden designs. Shown on second floor with prettily colored fabrics.
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Ward
Fred
Grrren Ase
Directln
Hitchcock
Post Office Department
St. Louis
Atlantic City
Wilson
New York State Bar Association
Cronstadt
Czar
Russia
Kansas
New Hampshire
McWeeney
William McBride
Underwriters’ Association of
Canada
Underwriters’ Association of the
Washington Hotel
Sheriff
Vancouver
George
Prince
Panama
Mrs. Curry
Curry Optical Company Eyesight Specialists
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Btore
Milan
Berond Fiogg
Firet Piper
Pinaud
Sanital
Aubrey Sisters
Margaret
Delft
Firet Picor
Nainsock
Ladies’ Home
Journal Patterns
Frederick & Nelson
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