Martine Says Private Armies for Mines Must End
Washington report quotes Senator James Martine denouncing hired gunmen as the root of labor strife. He cites Colorado killings and urges federal law prohibiting private armies of mine guards, with penalties for employers. He laments Senate delay and links gunmen to harsh conditions for workers and families.
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Martine
Washington
Colorado
Secretary of Labor
William B. Wilson
Senate
James Martine
New Jersey
West Virginia
Michigan
Mexico
Howard Taylor Wins Kirmess Dancing Prize
Eleven year old Howard Taylor captured first prize in the clog and buck dancing contest at the children's Kirmess opening performance at Odd Fellows hall to aid the Seattle Day Nursery. Tonight and Saturday matinee offer another program with ballet, recitations, and songs enhancing the benefit show organized by Milton Douglas. The Dormér boys and other young performers present a lively program including hornpipe, ballroom numbers, and a mirror dance.
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Howard Taylor
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Seattle Day Nursery
Milton Douglas
Dormér Boys
Baby Seecamp
Misses Valkey
Effie Kyle
Walter
Elizabeth Reddick
Ethel Johnstone
Lola Caldwell
Louise Lohse
Ryan, Pagle, Nidergesacas
Emmett
New Bird Motion Flying Machine Described in Paris
A novel aircraft designed to imitate birds uses wind power with no other motive force. The device aims to create a continuous velplane with a spreading tail and two tapering wings, revealed at the Society of Savants congress in Paris.
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Paris
the Society of Savanta
Man Crushed by Car in Chicago Garage
David H. Grimm of Chicago, 43, died in an accident after starting his car with the clutch left engaged. The vehicle rolled forward and crushed him against the garage wall.
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Chicago
David H. Grimm
Blind population by region in British India and Asia
A historical note estimates 600000 blind in British India leading eastern countries. China and Japan are estimated at 600000 and 100000 respectively while Egypt shows about 150000 blind. The figures illustrate wide prevalence across regions.
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British India
China
Japan
Egypt
White House Bride Wears Real Point Lace Gown
Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson wed William Gibb McAdoo at the Treasury secretary's Washington home. The ivory satin gown features real point lace, a V neck, long tulle sleeves, orange blossom embellishments, and a 30 yard train complemented by a bridal wreath.
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Eleanor Randolph Wilson
William Gibba McAdoo
Elks Hold Three Day Seattle Celebration And Building Dedication
The Elks plan a three day celebration in Seattle to mark the house warming of the new Elks building. Visiting lodges bring bands for merrymaking with events including an informal reception, smoker, organ recital, bowling, swimming exhibition, reunion day activities, and a Saturday night illuminated parade. Dedication ceremonies begin at 8 30 after a parade from the Alaska building.
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Brother Elks
Seattle
Ty Elks
Grand Opera Company
Elke
Alaska
President McAdoo Goes Into Two Week Honeymoon
President Wilson’s son in law William G. McAdoo and his bride left Washington for a private honeymoon. They were seen traveling toward Massachusetts or the Hudson summer home after a ceremony at Miss Jessie Wilson’s wedding. The couple is expected to return in two weeks and the event was marked by a bridal supper and a sword cake cutting.
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Washington
Wm. G. McAdoo
Massachusetts
Hudson
College Park
Wilson
McAdoo
Cary Grayson
Helen Bones
White House
Jessie Wilson
Francis B. Sayres
Eleanor Wilson
London House Decorators Embrace Bold Colors and Black Interiors
In London on May 8 decorators push vivid hues in homes. Delicate floral chintzes yield to Leon Kakst tones and coblet silks with strange devices. Black walls and black carpets dominate, with or without bright patterning.
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London
Leon Kakst
May Kilma Guernsey Sets World Dairy Record
Nearly ten tons of milk and 1,260 pounds of butter in a year establish May Kilma as the world record producer. Owned by Captain B. B. Cassatt at Chesterbrook farm in Berwyn near Philadelphia, the 365 day total ends yesterday with 19,673 pounds of milk and 1,073.41 pounds of butter fat, yielding nearly $1,200 in gross earnings.
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Philadelphia
Guernsey
Manicures Spread Germs Says Doctor
Dr Edward Wallace Lee told the Medical Society of the State of New York that infection risk from manicures rivals the polish. He cited over 100 traceable cases to careless instrument use and urged board of health supervision of manicure shops.
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New York
Edward Wallace Lee
Medical Society of
State of
Lee
Board of Health
Cup defender without centerboard at Bristol
The Resolutions, defending the American cup, suffered the first accident of the event as its centerboard failed. A diver was sent from Newport to recover the board after the chain broke, releasing the board below its fastening pin.
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Bristol
R. L
Newport
Ida Von Clausen Defies Treatment At Matteawan Asylum
Ida Von Clausen, once at the center of an international incident over a king’s audience, protests her confinement in Matteawan asylum. The self-proclaimed lady claims she was beaten by a patient and told she could not be helped, asserting she was raised as a lady despite the alleged neglect.
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New York
Ida von Clausen
Sweden
Matteawan Asylum
Flying Catch Saves A Child At 80 Mile Train
A Rock Island fireman named Perkins grabbed a two year old girl from the tracks as a train sped at eighty miles an hour. The rescuing action occurred in Amarillo Texas and was witnessed by the child’s fainting father.
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Amarillo
Texas
Perkins
Rock Island
Street Car Wreck Injures Four Near Westlake Avenue
Patrolman J A Thomas suffered head cuts scalp wounds and bruises while four others were shaken up when an inbound Green Lake street car left the track at 3 30 a m overturning against a telephone pole while attempting to pass a closed switch at Westlake Avenue and Roy Street. The car, operated by motor man M Armstrong and conductor Delbert Vexter, went off track to clear a main line repair. Thomas was treated at the City hospital.
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J. A. Thomas
Green Lake
Westlake Av
Roy St
M. Armstrong
Delbert Vexter
Thomas
City Hospital
Sun loses mass equal to Earth's volume every 30 million years
Astronomers estimate the sun sheds a mass comparable to the Earth's volume over a span of about 30 million years. This gradual loss affects luminosity and solar dynamics over astronomical timescales.
Boston Dentists Offer Finest Dental Art and Gold Crowns
Free examination and dental advice plus affordable gold crowns at 22 karat and extra heavy quality. Bridgework available per tooth, gold fillings, and true-to-nature teeth sets priced up to 85.00 with guarantees for 15 years. Endorsed by business leaders and dental professionals.
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Albany
People’s Bank
Pike
Teke Eievator
The Elevator Shop Sells $25 Suits for $15
A ground floor clothier rival boasts higher prices while the Arcade store discounts to $15 for $25 suits. The pitch claims lower rents and fixtures let them undercut competitors. Alterations are free and every suit is guaranteed. They urge readers to visit and compare.
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Retail Clothiers’ Association
Fahey Brockman Upstairs Clothes Shop Arcade Building
An advertisement invites shoppers to Fahey Brockman Upstairs Clothes Shop located in the Arcade Building. It instructs readers to take the elevator to the first stop to reach the store.
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Fahey-Brockman
Clothes Shop
War and labor clash echo in Seattle letters
Readers in The Star weigh in on U S involvement in war and the Huerta insult, labor strife in Colorado, and farm labor conditions. Stable peace advocates criticize brutality and urge reforms while others urge loyalty and a salute to the flag by coal barons.
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the Star
Gen. Huerta
Uncle Sam
Colorado
Mother Jones
America
Maine
Star
Wilson
J.D
Rockefeller Acknowledges Agency in Murder Claims
A letter asserts that firms are responsible for acts of their agents and accuses John D Rockefeller of approving and failing to curb hired killers. The writer argues Rockefeller is as guilty of murder as the men he employs, urging legal accountability.
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the Star
Seattle
Beng A. J
Rockefeller
John JD Rockefeller
W.c. W
Y W C A Clubs to Present Breezy Point Play
Local Federated Y W C A clubs will stage Breezy Point at the Press Club theatre on May 15 at 8 15. Cast includes Petronella Quackenbush Lillian Anderson Mabel Pedigo Constance Studdert Alfreda Thompson Ethel Scherrer Leila Edwards Edna Bertram Alice Kidd Violet Haskins Hazel Goodwin Gertrude Hamburger Emma Lofquist. Homemade candy will be sold and the First Methodist church orchestra will assist.
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Press Club
Petronella Quackenbush
Lillian Anderson
Mabel Pedigo
Constance Studdert
Alfreda Thompson
Ethel Scherrer
Leila Edwards
Edna Bertram
Alice Kidd
Violet Haskins
Azel Goodwin
Gertrude Hamburger
Emma Lofquist
First Methodist Church
Taxi Driver Demands 50 Cents For Hauling Cop
Minneapolis May 8 Municipal Judge Smith nearly fell from the bench as taxi driver F. B. Vincent arrested for speeding demanded 50 cents for hauling the policeman to the station. The judge chastised him for colossal nerve and fined him.
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Minneapolis
Smith
F. B. Vincent
Vincent
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