Moonshiners Urged to Fight in Philippine War
Philadelphia May 12 Arthur T. Abernethy proposes to recruit moonshiners from West North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee to form a fighting troop for the Philippines. He claims with transportation and arms funded, they could reach Manila in thirty days and defeat Aguinaldo, praising their daring and willingness to fight until told to stop. He says such men would outperform regular troops and has discussed the plan with the president and War Department.
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Philadelphia
United States
Patriotiam
Philippines
Aguinalde
Arthur T. Aberhethy
Manila
Mr. Abernethy
North Carolina
Tennessee
Hoosevelt
Change Shape of the Ears Canal Dover
Frank Bowen a freight brakeman from Uhrichsville to Pittsburg underwent a remarkable ear reshaping operation in Columbus Ohio. His ears were four inches long and almost three inches wide, causing constant attention. Dr C H Turner removed about half their size so they lie flat now and Bowen, a healthy man, expects to be about in a few days.
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Canal Dover
Frank Bowen
Uhricheville
Pittsburg
Columbus (C
Brown
C. H Turner
Columbus
Worries Over New Tariff In Kingston
Kingston Jamaica May 12 The new tariff law took effect on first reading and sparks a commercial and industrial crisis. Uncertainty grows due to potential committee changes and a Washington warning with the colonial secretary saying the US made representations while details remain with the home government. The public anxiety sharpens as information is withheld.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Washington
United States
Robby Gaylor stars in McBorley’s Twine at Third Avenue Theater
Amusement buldliot en presents Robby Gaylor in the comedy McBorley’s Twine at the Third Avenue Theater. Local crowd gathers for a lively performance with familiar stage notes and hopeful reviews.
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Third Avenue Theater
Robby Gaylor
McBorley's Twine
Jamaica Urges Reciprocity With United States Trade
Jamaica seeks reciprocal trade with the United States as Cuba and Porto Rico compete for exports. Dingley law permits two years for negotiated treaties, but that window ends in three months, risking worse terms by congressional action. Tariff effects unsettle merchants as they await decisions and curtail consignments.
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United
Jamaica
United States
Dingley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Congress
Death of J W Kimball in Seattle Area
J W Kimball died at his residence 007 First avenue of dropsy last night. Born in New York state he lived in Seattle twenty years and served in the Army Commissary department during the Civil War. He belonged to the A A group and the funeral will be held under their auspices. He leaves a sister Lora L Ring in this city and brothers Clarance Kimball of Omaha Nebraska and C D Kimball former Mount Vernon postmaster.
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J. W. Kimball
First Avenue
Dropay
Mr. Kimball
New York
Seattle
A. 1
Lora Ll. Ring
Clarance Kimball
Omaha
Nebraska
Revolutionize Shipbuilding By Arrow-Head Design
Capt Mark Golinsky, an American citizen living in Bermuda, claims a new arrow-headed ship model will revolutionize steamers worldwide. He describes increased safety economy and speed with three propellers and no rudder, arguing the forward water resistance is minimized and the vessel can steer by adjusting propeller thrust.
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New York
Mark Golinsky
Bermuda
Title Examinations for Lake Washington Canal Lands
United States District Attorney W R Gay must examine abstracts of title for lands condemned for the Lake Washington canal right of way. Abstracts were approved by Prosecuting Attorney McElroy and sent to the War Department in Washington via Secretary Prosch of the chamber of commerce, then through normal channels to Mr Gay. Total county judgments against the condemned lands with warrants issued amount to $240000.
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United States
W. R. Gay
Lake Washington Canal
McElroy
War Department
Washington
Prosch
Chamber of Commerce
Gay
New Steel Steamer Planned by Alaska Packers Association
The Alaska Packers' Association contemplates a coast trade steel steamer of 217 feet length overall and 18 feet depth with 2100 tons displacement and six watertight compartments. The vessel, likely named the 1900, will feature triple expansion engines 9.15 inches bore and 27 inches stroke 750 horsepower, aimed at 10 knots.
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Alaska Packers’ Assoctation
Attempt on Farmer David Morgan Near Tower Hill
In Tower Hill Illinois on May 12 an assassination attempt targeted wealthy farmer David Morgan. After being called to his door the assailants opened fire, Morgan returned fire and about 40 shots were exchanged with no injuries. Morgan accuses union miners at Pana but won’t name suspects, promising the courts will publish them. He says he expects a return visit and is ready to face the attackers.
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Tower Hill
Ill
David Morgan
Morgan
Pana
Gas Exhausts Theories At Kokomo Well
A Kokomo Indiana gas well finished under state inspection failed to find any gas. The test disproved the idea that exhausted territory could revive natural gas after years without production. Manufacturers relying on gas faced renewed disappointment as the exhausted lands were declared depleted.
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Kokomo
Ind
Red Cross Romance and Dying of a Broken Heart
A Wichita dispatch details Jessie Weed of Caldwell a nurse whose wartime romance with Private Howard Oldman of Troop D Rough Riders ended with his death in a Cuban hospital and her own heartbreak. After years of searching she learned he died in uniform and she died soon after, leaving a tragic tale of love and memory in the Havana era.
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Wichita
Kan
Jeasie Weed
Caldwell
Howard Oldman
San Juan
Cuba
Jessie Weed
Jessie
Alton
Jeanie Woot
Chicago
Kansas
Red Cross
Spain
Rough Riders
Muscogee
I. T
Capron
Young Oldman
Santiago
San Juan Bill
Jessie Wood
Oldman
New York
London
Mise Wood
Muskogee
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Balt Lake
Jeele
Seattle Inklings and Local Notices From The City
Judge Moore awards 5000 dollars to Lauren Chapin Jarrell against John Collins and others. A warrant is issued for William Forrester on burglary charges at Edward Land’s Fremont house. Utility requests seek water main on Jackson Street and new lights on Twenty ninth Avenue. Twelve residents sign a Twenty ninth district petition for improvements near Yester Way and Prince William Street. Twenty second Avenue residents seek ironstone pipe street upgrade. The revenue cutter Bear arrives from San Francisco to escort Rev. Sheldon Jackson to inspect reindeer stations. Mrs. Er. H. Plummer learns of sister Jennie Requa’s death in Grangeville Idaho from spinal meningitis. Rockefeller query noted.
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Board of Public Works
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Twenty -Ninth Avenue
Yester Way
Prince Willia Street
Bear
Tuttle
San Francisco
Bering Sea
Sheldon Jackson
Mra
Er. H. Plummer
Jennie Requa
Grangeville
Idaho
Mra. Requa
William H. Requa
Largest Indiana girl of her age in Wanash County
Elizabeth Clarinda Pridemere of Wanash County is described as the largest girl for her age in Indiana. The near 18 year old daughter of farmer William Pridemore reportedly weighed 187 pounds two years ago and has since doubled her weight, while a neighboring six year old boy weighed 164 pounds.
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Wanash
Ind
Indiana
Manchester
Elle Abeth
Clarinda Pridemere
Willam Pridemere
Ince
Pridemore
Newport News Shipyard Expands to Record Contracts
Newport News shipyard in Virginia reports a record workload with 540 to 680 workers on naval merchant and repair contracts. Yard holds contracts valued at 14 920,000 and 115,085 tons with major launches including Morgan liners Fl Pad Norte and Rio, Cromwell liners, and keels for Pacific Mall leviathans. Groundways will be laid for two huge ships and a crane is being constructed to support the Missouri and Arkansa defense vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Hipbuildiang & Dry Dock Company
Fl Pad
Norte
Miscouri
Chicago Laundry Combine Promises Price Cuts and Bonds
Promoters led by W. H. Dodds & Co plan the Chicago Laundry Company with 2,000,000 preferred shares and 4,000,000 common shares. By July 1 the outfit aims to be fully operating and offer 2 percent price reductions via commutation books redeemable for laundry work, claiming savings on collector hire.
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Chicago
Laundry Trust
Combine
W. HK. Dodds & Co
Chicago Laundry Company
Tt Capital
Jeanie Steamer Reports Hazardous Bering Sea Breakup
The Pacific Steam Whaling Jeanie arrived from Hering Beaporta with news that ice breakup on the Nu shakak and nearby rivers is making navigation hazardous and will suspend travel until pack opens. Officers say the coast remains desolate, gold mining rushes may occur at Nushagak, and the schooner will proceed to Copper River ports after repairs and cleaning.
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Jeanie
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Hering Beaporta
Coert
Nushagak River
Bering Sea
Nushagek
Cansertew
Neht
Quartermanter Harbor
Copper River
Inspectors Visit Tacoma Steamer Flyer and Fleet
Inspectors Bryant and Cherry looked over the steamer Flyer and other boats in Tacoma today. Captain Bryant said the Kingston Glen oxle disaster decision will likely not be reached before early next week. The State of Ashington went to Pallard for overhaul and will resume May 14. Tug Doctor is at Pallard for overhauling and will work as a cannery tender on the Fraser River. Steamer Utopia now runs regularly from Seattle and Victoria on the former City of Kingston route.
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Bryant
Cherry
Tacoma
Kingston-Glenoxle
State of
Pallard
Fraser River
Utopia
Seattle
Victoria
City of
Kingston
Kid Shoes Featured In Local Advertisements
Several listings promote kid shoes with various styles and prices. Descriptions highlight high tops, comfortable fits, and fashion options in multiple colors. Prices range from $1.50 to $4 per pair, emphasizing value and new styles for children.
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Mien
Goodyear
W. L. Douglass
Tax Foreclosure Fight Over Delinquent Kirkland Property
Judge Williamson of the superior court ruled the county may collect about $12,000 in delinquent Kirkland taxes from Kirkland Land & Improvement Co and others. Defense argued statute lapses, but the judge overruled and held the taxes collectible, with appeals expected.
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Williamson
Superior Court
Kirkland
Kirkland Land & Improvement Company
J. D. Lowman
Caroline
Preston Gilman & Carr
Preston & Fell
Trenton Girl Dies After Rope Jumping Tragedy
Nellie Simmons six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Simmons of 901 State street Trenton died two hours after convulsions followed a short rope jumping session The child had pneumonia last winter and her parents had forbidden the activity She begged to jump yesterday morning and after a brief session felt unwell Her 12 year old brother Clarence aided in taking her home a physician said she died shortly after two o clock
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Trenton
N. J
Nellie Simmons
Louis Simmons
Maat State Street
Clarence
Girls Held in Peoria After Indianapolis Wagon Ride
Ridley Morris and Richard Mason, about 20, left Indianapolis with Maud Rowe 20 and Etta Morgan 18 in a spring wagon about a week ago. They reached Peoria last night, were arrested this morning along with the two women who say they were lured for marriage. Maud Rowe of 314 Virginia Ave Indianapolis and Mora n girl at 664 East Merrill with her stepfather. Police in Peoria notified Indianapolis for an officer to be sent.
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Peoria
Ridney Morris
Richard Mason
Indianapolis
Maud Rose
Etta Morgan
Maud Rowe
Virginia Avenue
Morwan
Merrill Street
Fiyon
Lockjaw Cases Reported in Cleveland
In Cleveland a 27 year old man Anton Merver, a boarder at 966 St Clair Street, injured his third finger at work ten days earlier. He ignored the wound until head neck and leg pains appeared. He was hospitalized at St Clair Street hospital where lockjaw was found. Dr Crowell warns of grave prospects for his recovery.
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Cleveland, D
Cleveland
Anton Merver
Bt. Clair Street
Merver
Patterson Foundry
St. Clair Street Hospital
Crowell
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Arthur T
Abernethy, Esq
Poser and Tragedian
Amusement Buldlioten
Farmer Morgan
RED Cross Romance
Mavkfeller
Alaska
Doge
Eure
Meed
Police
Marion Tweedy
Madison Street Railway Company
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Madison Street
Providence Hospital
Elisa Johnsom
Fremont
M. Palmer
Minor Avenue
Mate
James Street
Moore
Lauren Chapin Jarrell
John Collins
William Forrester
Edward Land
Seattle Gas & Electric Light Company
The
Jackson Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Avenues
Twenty-second Avenue
East Marton Street
East Jefferson Street
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Mushagek Gold News
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Gramophone
Sherman, Clay & Co
Pike Street
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave
Burke Building
Lewis
la Roche
Car
Mave
Union
Acme Publishing Co
C. Alley
Hargaing
Bailey
Winter & Harper
Beotue
Wasa
Dewey Invesment Co
Seattle Transfer CO
Frelgat
Pamenger
Furst Sraw
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Cou. A. Rideout
Cor
Third Ave
James St
BANKS
First National Bank OF
Maurice
Welltoken
Lester Turner
Parkhurst
Wuaite
Puget OR
Jacob Furth
C. Neufelder
Vv. Ankeny
Tee
Correo United
Yesler Way
T Avenue Capital
Andrew Cuber
Tresifent Mit Spelberg
Onshier Ama
General Bankir
Attorneys-At-Law
J. A. Kellogg
Bailey Paildin Scott & McNeny
Hey Bu
P. Daniels
Newark
Rio
Linsay
Ird Ave
James Bothwell
Ronda
Ad Roston Bik
Tel
Ed Dancing Academy
Fressia
Bult Ld
Sant Blesta ‘S CO
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