Melon Convicts Harry Starr Kidnapping Attack Shock Oregon
Two Oregon penitentiary convicts, Harry Brennan and John Wormadorff, beat Henry Starr and abducted his young son near Buena Vista after escaping from the prison farm. Curtis of the penitentiary said a posse would be organized to pursue them. Starr lay in serious condition. A $50 reward was offered, and authorities notified county officials as the fugitives head toward Albany.
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Brennan
Umatilla
Oregon
Wormadorff
Multnomah
Albany
Starr
Buena Vista
Young Starr
Wormedorff
WATOR DANIEL IS DEAD
Wator Daniel is reported dead as a political skirmish unfolds in Philadelphia tied to Democratic attacks from October. The piece notes ongoing partisan rhetoric and mentions unnamed senators and voters in the context of the event.
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Wator Daniel
Roosevelt Seeks Taft Support at Taft Home in Mass
Roosevelt and Sea Cabot Lodge arrive at the Taft cottage in Massachusetts for a late afternoon visit after reporters gather at the fence. The scene draws crowds and speculation that Roosevelt may push for a new party alignment as discussions with Taft loom.
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United Press
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
Howard
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
Hughesol
Roosevel
Musical Champs at the Keys Across Century Records
Liverpool magistrate Albert Porter sang 100 songs in 6 hours 45 minutes marking a mind birthday feat. Earlier records include Herr Berg 106 hours piano, Napoleon Hird 1500 pieces in 18 extra hours plus concerts, Signor Banda 50 hours, with all performers housed in apartment flats.
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Albert Porter
Liverpool
Eng
Herr Berg
Napoleon Hird
Enallehman
Isos
Signor Banda
Taft Relative In Car Rushes Woman After Crash
An automobile owned by Dr. W A Edwards brother in law of President Taft struck and seriously injured Mrs M Sanderson 55 of Glendale on a crowded Los Angeles street at noon. Edwards and the chauffeur moved the injured woman into the car and drove her to the hospital.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. A. Edwards
Taft
M. Sanderson
Glendale
Bank Clearings and Balances in Portland
Daily financial bulletin shows clearings totaling 1,279,444.00 with 4 balances listed as 211,468.00 and 113,506.00 indicating distribution across banks.
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Portland
Fire on liner Grecian endangers crew and passengers
United Press dispatches describe a Grecian fire in the oil laden hold as 80 passengers danced in the saloon unaware of danger. The burning ship reached dawn as the captain’s wife played dance music to calm travelers, preventing panic. In Fort Francia Devlin a forest fire surrounds the town forcing evacuation and straining aid.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Grecian
Levalee
Ont
Fort Francia
Devlin
Levaiee
Hanna proposes cost cuts in county treasurer’s office
Will H. Hanna candidate for county treasurer submits a report to the Taxpayers league showing how about 20 000 per year can be saved in treasurer office expenses. He argues two departments could be under one accountant with three assistants and payroll could drop from 35 men to 25.
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Will H. Hanna
Taxpayers’ League
Seid Homer Hill
Hanna
Zee Nut Day Bomb Event At Star Building Saturday
The Star Zee Nut day program features a 1 o'clock bomb explosion from The Star building roof. The Columbia Park Boys band will lead a procession to the office with banners and horns. Coupons and prizes from local merchants will shower over the crowd as Zee Nut packages are distributed.
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Star Zee-Nut
Star Building
Columbia Park Boys
San Francisco
Newt Boys
Star
Zee- Nut
Zee-Nut
Star Office
Mitt
Sanitary Market
Quaker
Theatre
Suffrage column to appear in The Star
The Star will run a daily suffrage news column starting tomorrow edited by Mrs. George A. Smith of the Alki Point Suffrage club. Contributors include prominent local men and women not all connected to suffrage, stressing the movement's importance in Washington. Mrs. Smith, who came to Seattle from Denver, helped Judge Lindsay establish a juvenile court in Colorado. Watch for the column in the women's page.
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STAR
The
George A. Smith
Alki Point Suffrage Club
Washington
Smith
Seattle
Denver
Colorado Metropolia
Lindsay
Woman's Page
Embarrassing Scene Overshadows Event
A fragment records a dramatic moment where a speaker blushes and someone droops eyes, causing the narrator to swoon from loss of balance. The tense exchange echoes a public embarrassment or social lapse.
Operator Murd ers Conduct or in Ridgefield Depot
In Ridgefield Washington conductor LH Stewart is dead after a shooting in the depot. M Puller 19 a night telegraph operator and station agent for the Northern Pacific is under arrest charged with murder. Witnesses say the quarrel followed a yard wreck last week.
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United Prep
Ridgefield
Wash
LH. Stewart
M. Puller
Northern Pacific Railroad
Puller
Vancouver
Stewart
Fuller
Weather Forecast Showers Tonight Then Fair Friday
Showers are expected tonight with a transition to fair weather on Friday. Light westerly winds accompany the clearer conditions.
Babe Brave Despite Agony in Portland
Four year old Floyd Bolton swallowed carbolic acid by mistake while seeking cough medicine. He endured intense pain to spare his mother, searched for an antidote, and woke his father to seek medical help. doctors expect recovery.
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Portland
Ore
Floyd Bolton
Freshman mocks janitor in Harper's Monthly anecdote
A freshman meeting a colored janitor shares a callow joke about winter and the janitor’s skin. William calmly notes trees will turn green in spring, reflecting a nature themed response in the Harper's Monthly vignette.
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William
Harper's Monthly
Langford manager ejected from Johnson camp at Rick's
Joe Woodman, manager of Bone Crusher Sam Langford and investor in Jeffries Johnson fight pictures, was asked to leave Jack Johnson's Rick's camp in Reno after Johnson confronted him in a polite warning. Woodman departed with friends after the exchange following his arrival at 10 o'clock to witness training footage.
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United Press
Reno
Joe Woodman
Sam Langford
Jeffries Jonson
Jack Johnson
Rick's
Langford
Johnson
Woodman
Mr. Woodman
Jeffries Johnson Fight Camp Sets Referee Stakes
Charlie White accepts emergency referee role, with Tom Flanagan dropping objections. Rickard vows to referee to finish unless incapacitated, while White and Big Tim Sullivan travel to Moana. Spectator gun searches and heavy policing planned for safety at Reno camp. Jeffries trains with noted sparring, impressing Gov. Dickerson with his power and speed.
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Moana
Reno
Charlie White
Jeffries Johnson
Tom Flanagan
White
Tex Rickard
Tim” Sullivan
Ferrel
State Police
Sheriff's Deputies
Gov. Dickerson
Jeffries
Johnson
Alaska Governor's Job: A Tough Yet Rewarding Challenge
An interview with Governor Walter E. Clark of Alaska reveals the size of the governorship, his warning to a young newspaper man, and his focus on lighthouse funding. He recalls harsh criticism, the constant demands of office, and his aim to secure 29 lighthouses and future funding for more.
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T. J. Dillon
Walter E. Clark
Washington Annex
Washington
Sylvan
Alaska
Walter BE
Clark
The Star Ad Promises Best Value for Merchants
A merchant is judged by his advertising and medium choice. Using a Star ad ensures the best obtainable at the least cost, with a businesslike display that makes his needs known. Call Main 9400 or Ind 441 for service.
Genial Bob Fitzsimmons Heads to Reno After Vancouver Stop
Ex heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons visits town on his way to Reno. He recalls ring battles and tells humorous stories, denies opinions on the upcoming fight due to contract with the New York World, and mentions a dramatic lion incident and lessons in politeness. He plans to take the 4 o’clock train to Reno to watch the fighters.
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Genial
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joker
Continents
Reno
Bob
Vancouver
New York World
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