City Council Repeals Landerst Street Opening Measure
The council, by a 10 to 8 vote, repealed the ordinance to open and plank Landerst Street from First Ave to Whatcom St. The move leaves the Northern Pacific Railroad in control of the street for yard use, despite petitions from industrialists and opponents urging a grade crossing. Supporters argued for city ownership and a crossing while opponents favored an overhead crossing. the railroad and Conway prevailed.
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Landcrast
Landerst
First Av
Whatcom St
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Whatcom
Pameed
Board of Public Works
Northern Pacific
Conway
Bullock
Iaaue
Holgatest
Hart
Bohlcke
Denney
Revelie
Sawyer
Wardall
Way
Weaver
Roosevelt Off For Norway Tonight
Copenhagen May. Theodore Roosevelt starts a European tour as he implements the eight hour day in his travels. He tours a model dairy farm at four, visits Toskilde cathedral and the National Art Gallery, then Elsinger linked to Hamlet. A dinner with the municipality is planned before departing for Christiana, arriving tomorrow morning.
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Copenhagen
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
Toskilde
Christian
Marie
National Art Gallery
Elsinger
Roosevelt
Christana
Man Tourists on Hat Pins Sparks Theatre Riot
Percy Van Dyke of New York entered a Los Angeles motion theatre and sat on a row of hat pins, leaping up in panic and injuring himself. He landed in a woman’s lap and was mobbed by her escort as police and crowd panic followed. He was taken to a hospital.
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United Pres
Los Angeles
Cal
Percy van Dyke
New York
van Dyke
Hamilton Wins Aerial Race Over Auto In Georgia
In Atlanta on May 3 Charles K Hamilton circled a two mile speedway twice and landed on the track after a daring glide. In a four mile race Hamilton in a Curtiss biplane led early against John Juhasse in a 20 horsepower auto, but a sharp aerial maneuver contributed to the automobile's defeat though no official time was recorded.
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Atlanta
Charles K. Hamilton
Hamilton
John Juhasse
Juhasse
Man pays a cent for a seven dollar shock robbery
In New York on May 3 Antonio Di Martino of Corona Staten Island held both hands to two connectors of an electric storage battery to receive a shock after paying one cent. A stranger urged him to take the full current and while Martino was held by the shock he was robbed of seven dollars.
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United Press
New York
Antonio di Martino
Corona
S. I
Martino
Don’t Invite the Fly Swarm to Sidewalk Displays
Public health notice urges stores to keep perishables in closed show cases to protect items from flies. The warning stresses enclosure to prevent contamination and promote sanitary shopping conditions.
Meeting Postponed by Story Tell ers League
The Story Tell ers League postpones its meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday May 4 and reschedules to a later date. The note cites the need to address loan matters and ensure proper review before convening.
Tailored Waists in White Victoria Lawn with Embroidery
Quality white Victoria lawn waists with pin tucked back and front tucks plus embroidery. New sleeves and superb fit showcase excellent tailoring. Priced at $1.65. Basement Balesroom.
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Victoria Lawn
Will Hughes and whiskers mix in the supreme bench
The piece questions Governor Hughes’s appearance in the Supreme Court room and whether facial hair should be allowed among judges. It recalls past justices like Brewer and Fuller, noting changes in style and the tension between appearance and judicial dignity.
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Supreme Bench
Gov. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
Gov. Mughew
Kansam
Fuller
Lurton
Holmer
Kenna
Mwaln
Gow Hughes
Supreme Court
$50,000 Prize For London To Paris Flight
The Daily Mail offers another $50,000 for a London to Paris aeroplane flight. If achieved it would create a new era in aviation and surpass the Manchester crossing by flying the English Channel and overland routes. The attempt would also aim to break Bleriot's record for crossing the Channel.
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London
Daily Mail Today
Paris
Manchester
Louis Palllhan
Daily Mail
English Channel
England
France
Bileliot
Musician Ernest Meier Heads East to AFL Convention
Seattle musician Ernest Meier leaves tonight for Cincinnati to attend the American Federation of Musicians convention with Seattle locals joining the event.
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Ernest Meier
Seattle
Cincinnati
A. F. of
Moe
Edward Armstrong Musical Firm Presents Wine Mike Farce
The Edward Armstrong Musical company opens a new farce at the Star Theatre this week titled Wine Mike. The production drew audiences from the front row to the balcony as the cast delivered light comedy and music for the local crowd.
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Edward Armatrong
Star Theatre
Mike
Water Shut Off Notice on Summit Avenue
Water will be shut off on Summit Avenue from EB Olive to FE Denny Way on May 4 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Utilities warn residents and businesses to prepare for service interruption and plan accordingly.
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Summit Av
EB. Olive
Denny Way
Sam
New Lyceum Program Shows Seven Films Tonight
The Lyceum presents seven new films including Only a Faded Flower, Master Mechanic, and several comedies. The program moves from touching romance to comic capers with a dance at Dreamland tonight.
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Lyceum
Dreamland
Women's Mercerized Knit Vests at 25c
A large assortment of women's mercerized vests in white pink and blue offered in low neck sleeveless style with lace insertions and silk tape. Plain low neck sleeveless vests or with short sleeves are shown at the same price. The pink and blue vests are only plain low neck sleeveless. Salesroom.
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Sement
Attractive values in inexpensive neckwear itemized salesroom list
A sale listing describes Dutch collars with imitation Cluny insertion and edge at 10c, three tab side cascade at 10c, Valenciennes edged stock collars with blue or pink folds, white Venise lace collars at 25c, lavender Valenciennes stock collars with cord at top 10c, embroidered sailor collars with Cluny edge in multiple colors at 25c, stiff Dutch collars with Chantecler side ruffle at 35c.
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Valenciennes
Basement Salesroom Price List Highlights Supplies
Stationery and toilet sundries range from 5 to 25 cents with items like Swiss linen fabric pound paper 102 sheets 25c envelopes to match 10c box stationery brands Royal Coach Regal Lawn Persian Vellum Tokio Bond in white grey azure 15c box and Witch Hazel Toilet Soap two large cakes 5c. Emery boards 12 count 5c Pyramin dressing combs 714 inches blue white pink 15c Goodrich rubber water bottles 3 quart 1.10 Nail buffers imitation ebony rosewood several sizes 25c.
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Goodrich
Women’s Suits and Misses Lines Priced at 26 50
A notable offering features THE SIZES from 32 to 44 for women and Misses suits in 14, 16, and 18-year sizes. Seven strikingly superior values are marked at a special price of 26.50 dollars.
Sample Silk Petticoats Offer At Special Price
A manufacturer offers a line of high grade chiffon taffeta and messaline Petticoats at a special price of 6.75. The collection includes tailored effects deep tucked flounces strapped models with under-ruffles in many colors and Dresden patterns and stripes. Special second sale note.
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London
Dresden
May Sale of Cut Glass and Silverware Preparations
The May Sale showcases cut glass tumblers, vases, napkins and bowls from Libbey and 1835 R. Wallace with special prices. Silver-plated and sterling pieces include tea sets, spoons, salts and creamer, never-drip strainers, and a complete cutlery set. High value offers from prominent American makers feature deep discounts.
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America
Oneida
Libbey
New Regis
St. Regis
R. Wallace
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