Habeas corpus ruling aids Chicago financier arrest
Edward Tilden of Chicago faced arrest over a slush fund probe linked to Billy Lorimer. Judge Adelor J. Petit granted a writ of habeas corpus before the warrant was served, easing the process and delaying traditional jail transport. The sequence highlights legal maneuvering in the era’s political funding investigations.
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Senate of Witness
Tilden
Big Business
Billy Lorimer
United States Senate
Petit
Senate Sergeant At
Sergeant At Arms
Mexican gunboat Tampico aids defense at Mazatlan
May 3 report from Mexico City says the gunboat Tampico joined Col. Jose Beltran in repelling a rebel assault on Mazatlan. Tampico’s guns trained on the attackers for over thirty minutes as land and sea forces clashed in the ongoing Diaz crisis.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Col
Jose Beltran
Mazatlan
Spooner Named Regent at University of Washington
Charley P. Spooner son of former Senator Spooner of Wisconsin now resident since 1905 has been appointed regent of the University of Washington succeeding M F Backus who resigned after a legislative attack. Spooner a Princeton graduate has practiced law locally.
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Charley P. Spooner
Spooner
Wisconsin
University of Washington
M. F. Backus
Princeton
Snyder Sees Jury as witnesses testify in grand jury
The grand jury met with five witnesses though no indictments were returned. Coroner Snyder led the proceedings, followed by Patrolman R. Olmstead and Alfred E. Cohn, then Ben Pincus and Harry Lake, the latter being brought from the county jail in handcuffs after his conviction last week for irregularities as an election official.
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Snyder
R. Olmstead
Alfred FE. Cohn
Ben Pincus
Harry Lake
Hug These Girls Stop Never Stir Publicity Shocks UC
Berkeley report says seventeen senior girls in the Bag Doll chorus refuse to be hugged by male cast members during a rehearsal. The stand has halted commencement week activities at the University of California as coach Fred Carlisle’s gesture prompted the protest. Frederick Graham and Rufus R. Wilson will represent the Seattle Commercial club at the Development Conference called by Governor Norris of Montana.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Fred Carlisle
Frederick Graham
Rufus R. Wilson
Seattle Commercial Club
Norris
Montana
Rummage Sale At University Congregational Church
A large rummage sale is held today at First Avenue and Pine Street under the University Congregational church. It continues tomorrow and Friday with proceeds likely benefiting church activities.
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University Congregational Church
City Auditor Audit Opens Amid Court Challenge
Corporation Counsel Calhoun vows to resist inspectors Tennant and Karner sent by State Auditor Clausen as they begin auditing city books. Calhoun says the audit will reach at least $100,000 and will prompt a suit.
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Department of Inspection
Supervision
Calhoun
Tennant and
Karner
Clausen
$25 000 Will Make Paradise of Gary
Gary Indiana May 3 A Reverend who left a small Congregational church in the steel town says 25 600 industrial Gary could be made a paradise instead of a hell The preacher F B Hopkins says he seeks dormitories free dispensaries mothers clubs Sunday schools for the men facing death and injury in the mills but finds no money in Gary for these aims
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Gary
Ind
F. B. Hopkins
Little Congregational Church
Steel Trust
Steel Milla
birthday tribute to Ja cob Kile that evokes Roosevelt praise
The piece marks Ja cob Kile’s 62nd birthday and recalls Theodore Roosevelt describing him as America’s beat citizen. It notes his long work with New York’s poor, focusing on improving tenement life, parks, and playgrounds for residents and children.
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America
Jacob Kile
Theodore Roosevelt
Bil
New York
Hoff not required to appear before grand jury
Pittsburg car magnate Frank W Hoff, facing graft indictments, need not testify to the grand jury at this time after a criminal court panel of three judges ruled in his favor. The decision allows his continued legal defense while probes proceed.
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Pittsburg
Frank W. Hoffstat
Rmilsionaire
Criminal Court
Flower Bundle Prices Highlight Seasonal Bouquets
An assortment of rose foliage and blooms offered at special prices. Items include Rosebud Foliage, Sweet Peas, Chiffon Roses, Moss Roses, Velvet Morning Glories, Large Satin Roses, Silk and Velvet Poppies, Pink Roses, Daisy Buds, Lilacs Hydrangeas Wistaria Phlox Tulips and Roses, Daisies and Lilies of the Valley, Ostrich with Nubia, Fancy Willow Quills, with prices ranging from 25 cents to 2.25 dollars.
Wool Mixed White Blankets Special at 3.35 a Pair
Limited lot of 40 pairs of white mixed wool and cotton blankets measure 70 by 80 inches for double beds. Each pair weighs about 5% pounds, features pink or light blue borders, and 4 inch silk binding. Warm heavy and durable value at 3.35 per pair. Bedding Section.
White Tasserine Lawn Special at 10 Cents Yard
A sale of 300 yards of sheer Summer Dress Fabric offered at 10 cents per yard. Thirty inches wide with a soft mercerized finish. Located on the first floor.
Sapolin Enamels for Home Use in House Furnishings Section
Sapolin household enamel products listed with prices including Sapolin wire screen enamel at 25 and 40 cents, Sapolin gold enamel at 15 and 25 cents, bath tub enamel at 15 and 25 cents, radiator gold at 25 cents, and stove pipe enamel at 15 cents. Article notes suitable uses from decorative gilding to plumbing and iron work.
Pressmen Off to Convention in Hale Springs Tenn
Three Seattle delegates attend the national convention of the Printing Pressmen and Assistants unions in Hale Springs Tennessee starting June 5 for one week. It is the first meeting at the union's new headquarters housed on grounds over 600 acres. Delegates include Walter Mitchell Jon Grim and Dave Hoels.
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Seattle
Hale Springs
Tenn
Pressmen's Organization
Walter Mitchell
Presemens’ Union
Jon Grim
Press Assistants’ Union
Dave Hoels
Webb
Raids Find 16 Inmates in Substandard Boarding Rooms
Health squad raids last night net 16 inmates jailed for sleeping in quarters with less than required space. Four arrested at 117 Maynard Ave in a 10 by 12 room. Twelve arrested at 665 Charles St with rooms 6 by 5 or 16 by 8 feet. Women's Industrial League cancels meeting to attend Commonwealth Club where Councilman Erickson will speak. Next week Miss Mary O'Meara to discuss Economical Development of Women.
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Maynarday
Charles #1
Women's Industrial League
Commonweal Club
Erickson
Will Stevens Surrenders If Negotiations Succeed
Los Angeles May 3 United Press Leased Wire reports negotiations between the district attorney and William Lewis attorney for Edward M. Stevens who escaped from the Denver jail may lead to Stevens surrender within days. In exchange the DA would release Stevens wife Lillian Paxton and ask the court to limit his sentence to seven years. Stevens is believed hiding in Los Angeles.
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Ty United Press Leaeed
Los
Debate on Whiskers Draws Mixed Public Interest
Washington May 4 Hart shops saw ordinary business as last nights debate at the National Press Club on whether Whiskers are a greater detriment than a hat. The affirmative was argued by Senator Rob L Taylor of Tennessee and Congressman Nichol Longworth of Ohio. Former Speaker Joe Cannon and Senator Carter of Montana opposed. Referee Scott C Bone declared the bout a draw. A Potlatch button was promoted for the coat lapel.
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Hy United
Washington
Hart Shops
National Press
Robi. L. Taylor
Tenessee
Nichol Longworth
Ohio
Joe Cannon
Carter
Montana
Scott C. Bone
the Club
Frederick Nelson Basement Salesroom Apron Specials
Frederick Nelson basement salesroom offers Thursday specials in aprons. Clothespin, Hubbard, Band, Princess and Circular Band styles in Amoskeag gingham and blue or pink patterns with pockets, trim, and decorative bindings priced 15¢ to 50¢.
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Hubbard
Margaret
Cale
Asement Fates Room
Special 6c Linen Accessories Sale at Basement Saleroom
Toweling remnants and unbleached union linen towels from 2 to 8 yards long offer durable kitchen use. Special 6 yard Hasement Ealer linen handkerchiefs priced at 5c each feature narrow hemstitched borders and small initial embroidery. Exceptional values in basement saleroom.
Silk-Lisle Hosiery at 25c Per Pair for Women
Silk-lisle Hosiery in fine gauge with seamless style and double heels and toes offered at 25 cents per pair. Available in black tan navy and gray. Also women’s knit vests 13 cents each or two for 25 cents in white cotton with multiple styles and sizes. Basement Kal(es)room.
Children’s Fay Hosiery Stockings for Children
Popular children's stockings in black and white. Practical with adjustable waist button, no garters needed. Priced 35 cents and 40 cents per pair by size. Basement Saicaroben.
Nations Toilet Goods Specials
Antiseptic safety pins in assorted sizes with jet heads. Colonial pin books and Vogue Dip Fins offered. Ironing wax with wood handles. Darning cotton at three spools for 5 cents. Boye sewing machine oil eight cents. Silkano skirt braid in sorted shades eight cents. Hydrogen peroxide four price points. Moth balls sold in pound boxes. Salesroom offers these specials.
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Colonial
Vogue
Boye
Aineanieaks
Embroidery Flouncings Offered at Special 55 Cent Yard
Basement showcasing 26 inch embroidery flouncings with floral eyelet and blind designs. Small baby flouncings described as dainty and well executed on fine Swiss and nainsook fabric. Unusual values at 55 cents per yard.
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Weill
Women’s Oxfords Offered At $2.95 A Pair
An advertisement listing women’s footwear offers two styles of oxfords at $2.95 per pair. The Tan Russia calf oxford uses a full round toe last with a Goodyear welt sole and medium Cuban heel. The Gun metal calf oxford features a medium short vamp last with a Goodyear welt and a military heel.
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Russia
Black Sateen Petticoats Annotated At $1.45
Well-made Petticoats of heavy black sateen with accordion flounce Dresden finish and bias ruffle. Excellent value at $1.45. New wash Petticoats 65¢ and striped Chambray Petticoats with double bias flounce six rows hemstitching. Basement Salesroom.
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Dresden
Millinery Sale Ad Promotes Velvet Milan Turbans and Hats
An advertisement highlights millinery values in black and white turbans, large hats, and sailor styles with prices from 75 cents to 2.95. It notes Neapolitan shapes, small hats with rolled brims, rough straw shapes, braids, and mohair options, all offered in assorted colors. Basement Salesro.
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Milan
Summer Suit Selections Replenished with Special Buys
The Basement Salesroom offers women's and misses' suits with newly replenished lines priced at 12.75, 15.00, 16.75, and 18.75 dollars. These unusually good values accompany summer coats and broader assortments in the section.
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Adelor J. Petit
Edward Tilden
Chicago
The
National Packing Co
Grant
Grand Gulf
Miss
Vicksburg
NAVY
Antee
Regm Dental Offices
X. W. Cor
Union
Erirghie Oe
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Cleece
Firat
Frederick & Nelson
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Ermickeon
PEN
Basement Kalesroom
Fay Hosiery
Saicaroben
Valenciennes
Hiasement
Ment
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