Wives Look for Work After Husbands Steal Auto
Two Seattle couples stole a car to travel for work amid poverty. Frank Van Epps and George Johnston explain they were down to their last nickel and aimed to keep wives from starving. Prosecutor calls it a difficult case but not crook behavior. the women seek jobs for survival.
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Renton
Frank van Epps
George Johnston
Sumas
van Eppa
Johhnaton
Seattle
Johnston
George
Arc
Hanford
Beverly
Edgar J. Wright
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Mrs. Johnston
Drummer Evangelist Theo Osborn to Speak at Green Lake
Theo Osborn, famed Chicago drummer evangelist, will address the Green Lake Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. He is known for gospel drum ministry and lively religious instruction.
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Theo. Osborn
Chicago
Green Lake Presbyterian Church
Balloon Escaped to Heaven A Child’s Hopeful Lament
A Seattle area family shares a tender moment as Raymond watches a balloon float away after the string breaks and says the angels will keep it. Readers are invited to send in their child’s funny sayings for publication.
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the Star
Raymond
W. P. Clinton
Tyee
City Opposes Bridge Bond Issues In 10 Year Plan
On a recommendation from the streets and roads committee the Municipal League voted against all bridge bond issues to be voted next. They urged temporary bridges funded by the county road bond issue and general taxation. The Commercial Club supported a delay, suggesting permanent bridges could be funded in ten years.
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Theunicipal League
Commercial Club
Milwaukee Hit by Hurricane Strikes City
Milwaukee residents faced a hurricane that swept the city early today. Hundreds of chimneys collapsed, windows burst, and trees and fences were leveled. Reports of a tornado in La Crosse were denied by Northwestern Railroad officials, who were in contact with the city as telegraph wires were prostrated in every direction.
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Milwaukee
la Crosse
Northwestern Railroad
Supreme Court affirms damages claim rule for city improvements
Olympia June 24 The supreme court upholds Judge King Dykeman of King county ruling that a property owner must file a damages claim with the city when improvements cause sliding. If damage continues or progresses, recovery is limited to the 30 days immediately before filing the claim.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
King Dykeman
King County
Medal for Doc Gorgas at AMA Convention
Surgeon General Wm. C. Gorgas received a gold medal at the 65th annual American Medical Association convention in Atlantic City. Dr. Victor Vaughn of Ann Arbor Michigan was installed as the new president and remarked that the average life expectancy is rising and will continue to do so.
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Atlantic City
Wm. C. Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
American Medical Association
Victor ©. Vaughn
Ann Arbor
Mich
Aviator Renews Altitude Record Bid Over Mount Whitney
Silas Christofferson, flying with manager E. Carl Wallen as passenger, lost control at 10,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada and dropped 1,800 feet before regaining. He plans to attempt a new American altitude record by flying over Mount Whitney at 14,000 feet.
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Cal
Sierra Nevadas
E. Carl Wallen
Silas Christofferson
Mt. Whitney
Captain Ubberoth Sails to Reach Wife as Illness Strikes
Washington dispatch reports Captain P Ubberoth commander of the U S revenue cutter McCullough began a two weeks race with death from Unalaska to reach his wife in Philadelphia. His wife is very low and wireless contact prompted his decision.
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P. Ubberoth
U. S. Revenue
McCullough
Unalaska
Philadelphia
Ubberoth
Supreme court orders compensation for Tacoma worker widow
The June 23 decision awards damages under the industrial insurance act to the widow of Geo Wendt who was killed in the Stone Fisher Co shop at Tacoma. Employers who had resisted insurance payments must now fulfill their obligations.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Geo. Wendt
Stone Fisher Co
Tacoma
Insurance Commission
Million Face Famine in China
Relief rushed up the West river to aid flood victims in a wide valley. Over a million homeless and starving, with death toll and epidemics escalating. Smallpox, typhoid, plague reported. famine expected to follow food shortages.
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Hong Kong
West River
Thousahde
300 Cities Reject Ward System in U S Why Ram It Down Our Throats
Christopher W Horr argues in Brice's American Commonwealth that city government is a failure due to ward bosses and district elections. He claims over 200 cities have rejected ward systems and that commission government would better serve the whole city.
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U. S
Christopher W. Horr
Brice
United States
Beattie
Camp Ernest Lister Named for Governor at American Lake
The maneuvers camp at American Lake near Tacoma will be named Camp Ernest Lister in honor of the governor. National Guard of Washington and the 4th Infantry Battalion will drill with rifle contests beginning July 11.
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American Lake
Tacoma
National Guard of Washington
Ernest Lister
Logging Camps Close as Market Slumps in Whatcom County
June 24 report from Bellingham says the Bolcom Vanderhoff logging camps on the Nooksack river have closed due to inactivity in the lumber market. Logging is at a standstill across Whatcom county.
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Bellingham
Bolcom-Vanderhoff
Nooksack River
Whatcom County
County Picnic Set for Dabob Bay and Hood Canal
County employees finalize plans for a picnic next Sunday at Dabob Bay near Hood Canal. The Olympian tavern is the stopping place and a boat departs Galbraith Dock at 9 30 o clock.
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County
Dabob Bay
Hood Canal
Olympian Tavern
Galbraith Dock
Rebels Seize Zacatecas in Mexican Civil War Report
Washington reports June 19 rebels gained Zacatecas after a hard fight. San Luis Potosí and Querétaro were predicted to fall soon as Villa advances. Skirmishing near Pimienta Zacatecas showed low casualties. Villa faced artillery shortages and uncertain support from Natera as tensions rise with Carranza factions.
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Zactecas
San Lula Potosi
Querataro
Natera
Cockroaches and Roach Paste Advertised for Home Use
Watertown report notes 60 tornado injuries in the area with doctors stating detailed conditions are unclear due to disorganized telegraph lines. The advertisement touts cockroaches control paste sold in two sizes for Oh and 1.00 with 16 language directions and nationwide retailer availability.
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Watertown
S&s. D
Everett to Monte Cristo Rail Line Reopens After 1908
The first passenger train runs from Everett to Monte Cristo since 1908 damage. A weekly schedule will operate until demand rises, marking the renewed line’s operation after washouts and tunnel slides.
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Everett
Monte Cristo
Northern Pacific Railroad
State laundries wage conference sets nine dollar weekly rate
Olympia reports the second conference on a minimum wage for women in laundries and dye works recommended a nine dollar weekly wage. The rate for those working fewer than six eight hour days a week was fixed at eighteen and a half cents an hour.
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Olympia
Train brings Epworth Institute delegates to Lake Chelan
A passenger train carrying delegates to the Epworth Institute at Lake Chelan arrived Wenatchee yesterday afternoon over the Wenatchee Oroville branch of the Great Northern. The fare from Omak to Wenatchee is $2.85 versus $9 by stagecoach.
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Epworth Institute
Lake Chelan
Oroville
Great Northern Railroad
Omak
Cougar Seen Aggressively Approaching Berry Patch on Dibble Street
Under Sheriff Ted McCormick led a posse to chase a stealthy cougar spotted by G. F. Roysdon at 8336 Dibble Avenue near W 85th Street yesterday evening. Roysdon was picking berries when the animal approached before turning away. No animal was captured.
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G. F. Roysdon
Dibble
Roysdon
McCormick
Mr. Cougar
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claiming Quick Relief for Pain
An advertising notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills to restore activity after rheumatism and backache by addressing kidney health. It claims rapid effectiveness, non habit forming results, and offers $1.00 sizes. Foley Cathartic Tablets are recommended to keep bowels open, with Bartell Drug Stores selling the products.
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FOLEY
Bartell Drug Stores
Port Officials Discuss Uniform Coast Port Administration
Conference on the Pacific coast seeks uniform port charges and administration. A Seattle luncheon honored visitors, and a tour of city parks and boulevards was planned. Robert Dollar advocated a free port with Manila and Hong Kong as examples. Gen Chittenden doubted universal charges. John H. McCallum was elected president, Hamilton Higday secretary.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Robert Dollar
Manila
Hongkong
H. M. Chittenden
John H. McCallum
State Board of Harbor Commissioners
California
Hamilton Higday
Seattle
Woodland Paving Contract Awarded to Hayden Bros
Woodland authorities announce the completion of a concrete paving contract for 1 1/2 miles of city streets. Hayden Bros. & Didwell secured the project after bidding on the work and will oversee the construction through completion.
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Woodland
Hayden Bros. & Didwell
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