Third Annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Contest in Tacoma
Short news items report the third annual mine rescue and first aid contest set for Tacoma on August 19. Other notes include Admiral Nelson Stafford and wife Louisa celebrating their golden anniversary in Seattle, a Seattle Press Club reception for John Spargur, director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and Axel Toyra, 23, rescued after jumping overboard near Dungeness while returning from Alaska cannery work. The Lake Washington canal drainage is delayed until July 21. A drowning occurred near Okanogan after a rope broke while pulling a woman from Salmon Creek. The Duke of Devonshire named governor general of Canada to succeed the Duke of Connaught. The Steamer Alameda departed with the ashes of R. E. Nixon to be scattered near Skagway, Alaska.
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Tacoma
Admiral Nelson Stafford
Louisa Bense Stafford
Nebraska
Seattle
Staffort
Seattle Press Club
John Spargur
Spargur
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Axel Toyra
Nushagak
Alaska
Northwestern
Dungeness
Lake Washington Canal
Dewey Hubbard
Conconully
Salmon Creek
Okanogan
Duke OF Devonshire
Canada
Duke of
Fire department tests new hose and nozzle apparatus
The fire department tested new hose and nozzle apparatus on Wednesday at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Blanchard Street for operational assessment.
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Fourth Ave
Blanchard St
Cannon urges military protectorate in Mexico
In a Washington debate on emergency war funding, Speaker Joseph G. Cannon derides President Wilson as indecisive and proposes establishing a military government in Mexico City, backed by force until order is restored, while questioning funding needs for army and navy.
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Washington
Wilson
Joe Cannon
Mexco City
Mexico
Cannon
Taggart
Kansas
Army
Navy
King on Stand Again in Westlake Murder Case
Howard King nephew of Corinne Wheeler and Kate Swift was cross examined by the coroner's jury about discrepancies in prior statements. Deputy Prosecutor Everett C. Ellis testified to King's statements about his actions the night of the April 6 murders. The inquest adjourned to 9:30 am Friday.
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Howard
King
Corinne Wheeler
Kate Swift
Westlake
Harrison
Davies
Papa
Everett C. Ellia
Wood
Ellis
Tennant
Militia Trains Gather in Chicago for Texas Route
In Chicago today 46 large locomotives waited to speed Eastern militia units toward the border. Crews stood by to push the remaining trains onto the eastern routes toward Texas. Eastbound trains were slow and unlikely to reach Chicago before late afternoon. At 1 am the New York Central said New York militia trains would depart Toledo at 10 30 am.
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Chicago
Texas
New York Central
New York
Toledo
Deadlock on Terms of Army Draft Bill
President Wilson planned to urge leaders in both houses to unite on a draft resolution as Congress stalls over pay or exemption for families of draftees. Army officers awaiting Mexican service plans faced paralysis while Hay and Chamberlain pressed for White House backing of their positions.
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Washington
Wilson
Hay
House
Chamberlain
Senate
Bathing Suit Show Opens Natatorium at Crystal Pool
Crystal Pool natatorium at Second Ave and Lenora St opens at 2 p m. A bathing suit show and aquatic contest program follows at 8 p m with judges Mrs H W Treat Mr and Mrs H Henry Mrs Trafford Huteson and F K Struve awarding prizes. Tanks open to the public after contests.
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Second Ave
Lenora St
H. W Treat
Henry
Trafford Huteson
F. K. Struve
Special Meetings Explore Satan Chained and Peace Theme
Evangelist J. F. Piper spoke Tuesday night at the Bible Institute Pavilion Prie st and Mel rove Ave on a series of historical and biblical lectures. He warned the world is not getting better and crime is surging while urging that the Lord’s coming is near. Lectures will continue through the week.
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Satan
Bible Institute
Prie St
Melrove Ave
Ervangelist
J. F. Piper
Strategic Map of Pershing Position in Chihuahua
Map details Pershing operations in Chihuahua with U.S. lines shown and Mexican positions in heavy marks. It outlines attack routes from San Antonio and Matachie, potential El Valle assault by Trevino, and key locations including Matachie Ahumada Namiquipa and Carranzista bases.
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Gen. Pershing
Chihuahua
VA. S
Pershing
San Antonio
Matachie
el Valle
Trevino
Carrizal
Ahumada
Mexico
Red Cross funds sought to aid families of guardsmen
Seattle Red Cross relief workers urge financial contributions to support dependents of National Guardsmen called to service. A committee chaired by Mrs Samuel Weston will receive funds at the American National Red Cross on the Cobb building ninth floor. The effort notes many guardsmen had little time to arrange support, and immediate aid is necessary with all money accounted for.
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Seattle
Red Cross
American National Red Cross
Cobb Building
Samuel Weston
C. D. Stimson
Henry C. Henry
Manson F. Rackus
Thomas Burke
Harry Whitney Treat
A. B. Stewart
C. J. Smith
Franklin Sawyer
R. D
Go to It Grandpap Says Hughes Third Child Enjoys Window Crib
The son of Mr and Mrs Charles FE Hughes Jr enjoys an open air baby time swinging in a window crib on the 10th floor of the Hughes apartment on Riverside Drive New York.
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Charles FE. Hughes, Jr
Hughes
Riverside Drive
New York
Regal Dentists Offer Pain Free Tooth Pulling
A reader touts a painless extraction experience at Regal Dentists after two years of tooth trouble. The ad promises permanent relief in one visit with guarantees of satisfaction from owner L. R. Clark D. D. and a graduate registered dentist.
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J. Salhub
Western Ave
L. R. Clark
Thi
Ad clubs select St. Louis for world convention
Philadelphia June 28 1916 Louis chosen as city for next year’s Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention to be held in St Louis in 1917. The decision was announced today by officials of the federation.
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Walla
Dick Reser
Duck Utter
ST. Louis
Philadelphia
Louis
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Parade of Democrats Scheduled for Wednesday Night
Weatherman warns rain or shine will not dampen the parade of the Democrats. The follow up meeting occurs at the Metropolitan Theatre at 8 o clock after the procession forms at the city and county building at 7 30. Colonel C B Wood of Portland will be the principal speaker.
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Salisbury
Metropolitan Theatre
C. BE
Wood
Portand
Dr. J. H. Clark Manager at 1405 Third Ave North West
A clipping notes Dr. J. H. Clark serving as manager with contact at 1405 Third Avenue Northwest. It cites a street corner at Third and later cross streets, but the text is incomplete.
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Third Ave
N. W
Senate aims to study boycott impact on neutral states
Chairman Stone of the foreign relations committee introduces a resolution to authorize inquiry into how neutral countries are affected by the allies recent treaty boycott of neutral goods. The move seeks to assess economic and diplomatic consequences amid ongoing tensions.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Marblehead to Return Here for Repairs After Militia Cruise
The U S Navy cruiser Marblehead will be sent to Bremerton after the militia cruise in July to undergo repairs. The Navy Department has authorized $40,000 for the work.
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Bremerton
Marblehead
Navy Department
Gen Funston denies clash reports near Ahumada
Gen Funston rejected press reports of a clash between the Eleventh cavalry and Carranza troops near Ahumada. He stated that if wounded Mexicans had been moved to Colonia Dublan he would have received Gen Pershing's report by now. Delegates to a Knights Templars convention in Los Angeles will visit here and be entertained by Seattle Knights.
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San Antonio
Funston
Eleventh Cavalry
Carranza
Ahumada
Colonia Dublan
Pershing
Knights Templars
Los Angles
Seattle Knights
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