Son Gives Blood to Save Mother in Operation Miracle
A dramatic medical tale recounts surgeon William C. Speidel performing a life saving blood transfusion on Mrs. Mary Bates through her son William A. Bates. The mother, weakened by an acid damage to her veins, is revived as the son’s blood circulates, bringing hope and renewed health as he remains at her side.
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Mary
John H. Bates
East Union St
Mrs. Bates
William C. Speidel
Speidel
Dr. Speidel
Bates
Woman Tries to Fad Life in Late-Night Jump
Mrs. William Jensen of Waldorf apartments leaped from a window at 4 AM after pressing farewell notes to her husband. She struck telegraph wires, fractured a leg and suffered facial injuries before being taken to the city hospital. The incident followed an evening out with Paul Kagel of Tacoma. Jensen, a cement company bookkeeper, has reportedly attempted suicide before.
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William Jensen
Waldorf Apartments
William
Jensen
J. Shea
Terryav
Potter and Gauntlett
City Hospital
Washington Portland Cement Co
White Building
Parker Elected Temporary Chairman Amid Bryan Protest
The convention chose Judge Alton Parker as temporary chairman over William Jennings Bryan after a two day battle. Parker won 576 votes to 509 with minor absences and margins across states. Bryan rallied delegates from several key states but failed to secure the post as party leaders backed Parker's slate.
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Wall Sr
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
Wall St
Bryan
Chicago
Root
Barnes
Penrose
Balltimore
Ryans
Belmonts
Roosevelt
Hy United Reas
William Jennings Bryan
Chi
Alton Parker
Thomas F. Ryan
Parker
Kern
O'Gorman
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Texas
New Jersey
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Brgan
Mack
John W. Kern
Delay action on Herb power site project discussed
The Snohomish council considered delaying purchase of the Herb power site on the White River. The vote split four to cover agreed actions though Coun. was absent. Parish questioned the land value and title to the water power, urging caution on overpaying. Phillip Tindel offered a new water site proposal for the Sultan project, 15 miles east of Snohomish.
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White River
Coun
Haas, Wardall
Goddard Marble
Heskethop
Parish
Hebb
Phillip Tindel
Sultan
Snohomish
Enterprise savings through smart shopping at store news
A woman known for her calm, enviable finances reads store news every evening. By buying necessities when advertised at special prices she spends less than rivals, a habit labeled enterprise by supporters though called get-up by others. The practice is touted alongside a claim of 40,000 paid copies daily.
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Irs
Judge Parker’s Son Seeks Loan of Your Roller
A brief note, reportedly from Judge Parker’s son, asks Senator Root’s assistant to lend a roller for one week, implying a practical or lighthearted favor amid political circles. The message underscores informal exchanges between notable figures and their staff.
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Judge Parker
Senator Root
Robbery at Main and 3rd with $870 stolen
John Zaffiris of Union hotel on Washington Street says three men robbed him of $870 at 3rd and Main after leaving Occidental Avenue cinema. One assailant pointed a gun, two others took the belt stash while no clothes search occurred. He believes the crime involved a countryman he cannot identify.
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John Zaffiris
Union Hotel
Washington St
Occidental Av
Main
Zaffiris
Zaffiria
Seattle
Pocatello
Idaho
Only Pardon Can Save Her From Perjury Sentence
Mrs. Gladys Johnson, sentenced to two years for second degree perjury, awaits a pardon petition gathering by club women statewide. The commitment, issued from Olympia, may arrive tomorrow and Judge Bell plans to move for an arrest of judgment to allow the governor to consider clemency. without pardon she faces Walla Walla penitentiary.
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Gladys Johnson
Olympia
Bell
Cupid Record: June Marriage Licenses Climb to 300
The Cupid thermometer shows June marriages rising with 340 total licenses recorded by press time. Eight licenses were issued since the last update and 332 were tallied by last night.
So your son is married Mandy
A brief dialogue line shows Mandy confirming her son has married, with a colloquial response noting the marriage.
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Mandy
National Ventriloquist Speaks at Two Conventions
W J Bryan denounces predatory interests at the Democratic convention accusing them of guiding party choices against the majority. He argues a progressive chairmanship could split delegates from the coalition that backed Taft in Chicago last week.
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Wall It
Chicago
Judge Parker
Mr. Taft
W. J. Bryan
Baltimore Democrats Open Convention Amid Rain and Debate
First session opens with Cardinal Gibbons prayer in Baltimore as Norman Mack presides. Parker named temporary chairman over Bryan and Kern. Bryan opposes Parker and supports the progressives led by Wilson. Kern withdraws and backs Bryan. Parker appears favored to win temporary chair, while rain and doorkeeper inexperience delay start.
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Bryan
Chicago
Baltimore
Seattle
Cardinal Gibbons
Norman Mack
National Committee
Alton B. Parker
William J. Bryan
Parker
Kern
Indiana
King” Ryan
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
United Progressives
Sullivan-Murphy-Taggart-Belmont-Ryan
Tammany
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Generally fair conditions prevail tonight and Wednesday with warm temperatures and light westerly winds. Noon reading reaches 70 degrees.
Lloyd George confirms plan to apply 25 million to debt
London June 25 The chancellor of the exchequer David Lloyd George confirms a report that 25 million dollars of the 82.5 million dollar fund will be devoted to reducing the national debt.
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London
David Lloyd George
China Rejects Plan on Power Loan Oversight and Salt Monopoly
Washington June 25 The state department said the Chinese government rejected the international banking group's agreement on supervision of six power loan expenditures and on the foreign administration of the salt monopoly.
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Washington
State Department
International Banking Group
Island War of the Tongues Ends in Seafaring Folklore
A sea captain recalls being among wild women on an island who had no tongues. He explains they could not talk, which he says made them wild and untamed. The exchange features Willison and She discussing the legend and its implications.
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Willison
Sean
Mob Hangs Black Woman in Pinehurst Georgia
A mob seized Ann Boston, a Black woman cook, from county guards and she died from the incident. The attack followed a confrontation with her mistress Mrs. R F Jordan, wife of a wealthy planter, who was found slain in her home after reprimanding the cook.
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Pinehurst
Ann Boston
Boston
R. F. Jordan
Bryan dark horse looms as potential presidential nominee
The Baltimore Evening Sun on June 25 reports William Jennings Bryan emerging as the leading dark horse candidate for the presidential nomination in Baltimore. Wilson and Clark factions fear Bryan more than any other figure and drive for the convention with Bryan as a constant concern. Bryan buttons have appeared, signaling growing support.
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Dark Horse
Baltimore
Baltimore Evening Sun
Wm. J. Bryan
Wilson
Clark Orces
Bryan Spectre
Bryan Buttons
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