University and Oregon to Debate for Coast Championship
Friday evening will feature a Pacific coast championship debate between University of Washington and Oregon. Washington's A. R. Hilen and John Hovington support the affirmative, arguing on recall of the judiciary.
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University of Washington
Oregon
Pacific Coast
A. R. Hilen
John Hovington
Washington
Lincoln High School
Tacoma
State of Washington
Lincoln
Harris Divorce Granted After Bath Refusal Rumpus
In Walla Walla March 2 Adella Harris was granted a divorce from George A. Harris by Judge Brents. The couple met through correspondence. Harris said she had been married three times before and would marry again once given the chance.
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Sabes
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Harris
George A. Harris
Brents
Superior Court
Mra Harris
Taft rails against rear-platform speeches in rail era clash
Fragmentary remarks show Cousin Bill Taft opposing rear platform oratory on trains while Hiram Johnson backs Roosevelt as serene. The scene hints at political sniping and train cars, with a taunting jab about a club aiming at someone.
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Bill Taft
Hiram Johnson
Roosevelt
Electric sign growth and weird OCR fragment
A fragmented reader sample mentions a large electric sign and 3000 G watt lamps, then shifts to disparate notes about congress, servitude to major leagues, and arrests. It references John Holicka’s release on bond and Arthur Frost’s court statement, plus a Berlin pocket telephone system.
Donkey Engine Disrupts Sermon in Portland Church
Rev. W. G. Birdt Jr. attempted to preach in Portland on March 25 but a nearby donkey engine caused too much noise for the congregation. The church adjourned to avoid disturbing the contractors.
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Portland
Ore
W. G. Birdt, Jr
Portland Mystery String Then Breaks Into Fractured Tale
Fragments describe a troubled scene in Portland Oregon with references to a woman revived by friends and a husband’s affinity. A March date appears beside a cryptic quote about self harm and an unclear brick incident. The passage hints at schemes and dreams amid uncertain narration.
My Lady to Wear Her Hair Aglow With Electricity
Chicago reports a fashion shift with pannier gowns replacing trim hobble gowns as hoopskirts return. Electric hair lights will glow via a small battery in the corsage, with bulbs shaped as tinted flowers for decorative effect.
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Chicago
United States
Will Enforce New Wage Scale For City Labor
An ordinance to enforce the amendment setting minimum wages of 2.76 dollars per day for city labor is expected at today’s council meeting. The measure lacks penalties for enforcement, and the charter amendment requires contractors and subcontractors on city work to pay laborers the same as city workers, up to a cap of 2.75 dollars, with Seattle residents given preference on each job if all else is equal.
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Corporation
Iradford
Seattle
Refuse More Pay to Engineers
United Press dispatch reports 50 railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River reject locomotive engineers wage demands averaging 18 percent. Warren Stone, grand chief, says talks will continue with no immediate strike, though a walkout could follow if demands are not met. Roosevelt support moves noted in Wabash district meeting.
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Ohio River
Warren Stone
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