Mother dies of heart failure as children seek mother
Four little Caniee Chester Savage and siblings called for their mother at 8021 Avenue yesterday before waking her. She could not be roused and a passerby notified the Iron Ladies that leads Fourth Ave N E. The mother died from a heart fall. The Savage father had left for work earlier. she had been ill and in bed. This marks a fourth heart failure death in Mrs. Savage’s family in two years.
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Chester Savage
Avenue
Swimmer Drowned at Luna Park Natatorium
Thomas Jones, 23, slipped from a balcony rail at the Luna Park natatorium last night. He struck his head on the concrete wall and fell into the water, where bathers pulled him out and Dr. James H. Lyons failed to revive him. Jones lived with his mother at 1137 15th Ave and worked as a waiter.
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Thomas Jones
Luna Park
Prisoner Rescues Terrier From Cliff Rope Drop
Arthur Wilson a St Louis workhouse prisoner risked his life to save a fox terrier that fell over a cliff and became tangled in tree branches. He slid 100 feet down the edge using a rope with one hand gripping the dog until secured and then climbed back up to join fellow prisoners holding the rope.
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ST. Louis
Arthur Wilson
Getting Gray? Restore Youthful Hair Color Today
An ad promotes Gray Hair Restorer from Masta that restores natural hair color quickly. The product offers shade options, claims lasting nonsticky color, and is sold by Burdtel Drug Stores and major drug and department stores nationwide.
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Burteil Drug Stores
Taft Regulars Nominate. Roosevelt Wins New Party Backing
Chicago June 24 Taft and Sherman named by regular Republicans at the Coliseum. Roosevelt accepts a Progressive nomination at Orchestra Hall with delegates present despite non participation by many Roosevelt forces. Henry Johnson of California opens, Roosevelt demands unity and a new convention plan.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Star
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Herman
Orchestra Hall
Cummins
Senator la Follette
la Follette
Pennsylvania
Justice Hughes
Jas. S. Sherman
Rorah
Merriam
Hadley
Beveridge
Gilleme
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Hoosevelt
Henry Allen
Kansas
Massa
Massachusetts
Root
Oregon
Coliseum
National Progressive Party
Gov. Johnson
California
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Big Convention Opens as General Federation of Women's Clubs Meet
In San Francisco 1000 delegates attend the 11th biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Directors meet today, formal sessions run through July 6. Top topic is electing a new president with Mia Phillip Carpenter of New York and Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker of Texas as leading contenders to succeed Mrs. Phillip N. Moore.
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United Press
San Francisco
General Federation of Women's Clubs
New York “Federation
Mia
Phillip Carpenter
New York
Percy V. Pennypacker
Texas
Phillip N. Moore
Engineers' Convention Opens with Planned Excursions
The four day gathering of the American Society of Civil Engineers begins Monday July 1. Visitors will tour Mt Rainier Bremerton Tacoma Victoria and Sol Due with trips by car plus luncheons golf lectures receptions and a ball.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Mt. Rainier
Bremerton
Tacoma
Victoria
Sol Due
Funeral for Captain Peter Lind Held After Drowning Rescue
The funeral of Captain Peter Lind who died at St Michael while attempting to save friends from drowning was conducted yesterday afternoon at the Bonney Watson company funeral parlor.
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Peter Lind
St. Michael
Bonney-Watson Company
Attache Fletcher Killed in California Car Crash
M R Fletcher an aide to Vice President McCormick of the Southern Pacific railroad in San Francisco and former United Press manager in Cleveland died from injuries after a high powered car overturned near the National Soldiers' Home at Sawtelle while traveling with a Hollywood woman. Fletcher died Saturday night. his companion was only bruised.
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United Press
Los Angeles
M. R. Fletcher
McCormick
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Cleveland Bureau
Hollywood
Fletcher
Venice
National Soldiers
Sawtelle
Wenl
Thieves Blow Up Safe at Pacific Coast Syrup Plant
Thieves used nitroglycerin to blow open the Pacific Coast Syrup company safe at 443% Seattle boulevard on Saturday night. They obtained between $8 and $10 and entered through a window, turning the heavy steel into scrap iron.
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Pacific Coast Syrup Company
Seattle Boulevard
Seattle Recreation and Playground Association Meet
Recreation workers plan a meeting tomorrow night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to reorganize the Seattle Recreation and Playground association. Prof J K Hart leads the arrangements committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Recreation and Playgrounde Association
J. K. Hart of the Universe
First Rose Show Draws Crowds in Seattle Park
Crowds lined the streets and filled Mt. Baker Park for Seattle’s first rose show. The event, held in a scenic district, drew many visitors who praised the location and the display of roses amid nature.
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Mt. Baker Park
Seattle
My Goodness Shocking Exchange Over Ball Gown Comment
A clipped exchange features a defender of a new ball gown who laments lack of heart in wearing it. A counterpart responds with disbelief at the notion of wearing the dress so quietly.
Democratic Leaders Plan Progressive Platform in Convention
Baltimore June 24 Democratic leaders outline a shorter progressive platform to attack the Taft administration. It vows economy in government reduce tariffs fight money trust and seek currency reform while urging heavy penalties for corporate crimes and urging hearings in labor disputes. The plan weighs suffrage recall and initiative issues with eastern and western delegations divided on suffrage and a strong antitrust plank.
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United Freh
Baltimore
Pres Taft
Pacific Coast
Tdem
Judge weighs enforceability of $23,000 alimony judgment
Joseph Shippen faces a $23,000 back alimony judgment to his ex wife from an 1883 Illinois case. He argues the Illinois court lacked jurisdiction over him, making the alimony order unenforceable. Judge Main of the superior court is considering the matter.
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Joseph Shippen
Shippen
Illinois
Main
Superior Court
Fishing dog helps land fish on Winsted trip
Eugene McCarthy of Hartford recalls his dachshund in a fishing tale near Winsted Connecticut. The dog, known as the only fishing hound, once grabbed the pole as McCarthy lit his pipe and dragged the line ashore to land the catch.
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Hartford
Conn
Eugene McCarthy
Winsted
McCarthy
The Naked Little Boy and the Capitol Hill Romance
A Alaska miner from Alaska brings luxury to Capitol Hill and falls for a auburn haired actress after a theater encounter. A painted ceiling figure inspires his thoughts of Cupid and the Spirit of the Shindy while alimony follows negotiations. He glosses over tobacco habits and attire as they marry then separate.
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Alaska
Capitol Hill
Weill
Cupid
Baby brings Alabama family to Chicago convention
Margaret Hundley known as Mammy’s child hurried from Alabama to Chicago with her parents to attend a convention. The family celebrates her third birthday while Papa Handley, Roosevelt manager for Alabama, stayed behind to manage duties and think of his baby in Alabama.
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Alabama
Chicago
Little Margaret Hundley
Little Margaret
Papa Handley
Roosevelt
Cross Continent In 17 Days Breaks Record
C D Simpson arrived from New York after 17 days on the road in a Packard breaking the Guggenheim trophy mark set at 22 days. He found the route mostly good with a rough stretch between Dallas and Portland and expressed strong enthusiasm for transcontinental autoing.
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C. D. Simpson
New York
Mr. Simpson
Dallas
Portland
Forty Foot Yaw at Ortona Launch Sparks Second Attempt
Forty foot yaw occurs at the Ortona launch when the vessel meets with an accident on Thursday afternoon. The ship will slide down the ways for a second launch as is customary to dispel the bad omen from the failed attempt.
Miner John J Hurley Ends Life After Family Trouble
John J Hurley a 61 year old miner living at 322 Battery Street hanged himself in a room after telling his wife to inform John he was to blame. He had quarrels with his eldest son over finances. A separate note reports a 100000 gallon campus water tank near completion for the university.
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John J. Hurley
John
Hurley
Battery St
Mayor Sets Tonight Chamber Meeting To Form New Body
An important meeting at the Chamber of Gemi tonight will assemble about 60 delegates from social service and allied groups to form a central council. Mayor Cotterill initiates the effort to expand charity and social work under a unified body.
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Chamber of Gemi
Maye Cotterill
Thal Council
Cornerstone Laid for TB Lutheran Church
Rev. B. Bergesen and Rev. O. Eger officiated at the cornerstone ceremony yesterday noon. The church, organized in 1890s, has an active membership of about 300 and will hold a formal dedication next Sunday.
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B. BE. Bergesen
O. Eger
Paste Stubb
TB Lutheran Church
Yesternoon
Bathing Beach At Alke Draws Thousands For Sunday Concerts
The Alke bathing beach on a four day event was crowded with thousands of bathers enjoying salt water, music, and a festive atmosphere. About 1,000 baths were issued, yet attendance reached roughly 10,000 visitors, with street cars strained to cope as crowds attended first Sunday concerts at Leschi and Volunteer.
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Leschi
Tests of F1 Submarine In Elliott Bay Attract Crowds
Second series of tests of the F1 submarine built for shipyards. Construction took place in Elliott Bay and the trials showed success in diving and torpedo capability as a large crowd watched the little boat.
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Elliott Bay
Bottled Aph Hatred Page Teaches Hygiene Notes
A fragment describes authorities ordering destruction of 58 bottles of tomato content in the United States court context. It mentions a procedure to destroy bottles and a government interest in the bottles site. Other text discusses warming baths for feet and moisture absorption with talcum powder.
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16Th Ave
Third Avenue Amusements
Heth
MAY Tully & CO
Empress
Sullivan & Considine
Niblo’s Birds
Kelly & Wilder
Ireland
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Sunnyside
Hewitt Av
Llewitt
Adolf
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der Roy
Vike
Arizo
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Missouri
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Stubbs
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