Boy Entangled in Murder Mystery in San Francisco
St Paul detectives head to San Francisco to question E N Hamilton alias Harry Lux a 19 year old bell boy suspected in the murder of Mrs Alice McQuillan Dunn at a local hotel. He is also charged with robbing a Nebraska bank shooting a Minneapolis policeman and burglarizing in Portland Oregon.
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San Francisco
St. Paul
E. N. Hamilton
Harry Lux
Bell Boy
Alice McQuillan Dunn
Hamilton
Nebraska
Minneapolis
Portland
Ore
Mayor Proposes Bond Issue Amid Budget Debate
The city council considers a bond issue to fund salary raises and major improvements. Mayor Gill backs raises but seeks alternative funding to a tax hike. President Fitzgerald questions legality of a bond issue, debate ends with the issue referred to the corporation counsel.
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Gill
Fitzgerald
Corporation Council
Plan to Pay Cash Costs City and Taxpayers
Bond salesman J K Patrick writes to the city finance committee arguing that paying contractors with bonds rather than cash has inflated costs. The finance committee recommended awarding the Lake Union steam heat plant contract to Charles C Moore Co on the condition they accept cash.
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J. K. Patrick
Board of Public Works
Lake Union
Charles C. Moore Co
Swedish-born man denied citizenship in US court filing
John Aaron Karlson was refused citizenship papers by Judge Boyd Tallman in superior court Friday citing his uncertainty about fighting if America should invade Sweden. The case centered on Karlson's eligibility and national allegiance amid wartime concerns.
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America
Sweden
John Aaron Karlson
Boyd Tallman
Superior Court
Bothell Night Watchman Improves After 22 Foot Fall
Curt Bothell of the county city building slipped into an elevator shaft Friday and sustained spinal injuries. He was reported slightly better at City Hospital Saturday though paralyzed below the waist. Doctors said the spine may not be broken as first reported.
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Curt Bothell
Northwest colleges face closures amid student withdrawals
Spokane May 12 reports persistently that several Northwest colleges may close next year due to high withdrawals. Washington State College and University of Idaho are among the larger institutions affected as many students leave to join the army or assist families.
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Spokane
Northwest
Washington State College
University of Idaho
Echo Zahl Finds No Work in Seattle Diary
The narrator details a tense search for employment in Seattle, recounting meetings with a pink waist typewriter operator, a stern manager, and a lingering sense of scrutiny. Amid street bustle, she keeps chasing a job while pondering a future in the Willamette valley.
Wear Carnation to Honor Mother
A white carnation is the symbol of mother love and fidelity chosen by the late Mrs Anna Jarvis, mother of Mother's Day, as the memory flower. Express appreciation by letter if apart, bring a gift if with her, or lay a sprig of green on her grave if she has passed.
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Mies Anna Jarvia
British Capture Hundreds of Prisoners Near Bullecourt
London reports British forces taken hundreds of prisoners in advances around Bullecourt on the Arras Cambrai road and north of the Scarpe. Haig says attacks at Hullecourt and Arras Cambrai road achieved objectives as heavy fighting continued with various weapons and hand to hand combat.
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London
Bullecourt
Arras-Cambrai Road
Scarpe River
Haig
Hindenburg
Hullecourt
Scarpe
Rupprecht
Freanoy
Nivelle’s Forces Penetrate German Lines in Alsace
Paris report details French advances from south of Laon to Alsace Lorraine. Gen Nivelle’s troops penetrated German lines north of Heronvaux and in Ammertewiller sector, with artillery actions near Chemin Des Dames and Verdun. Patrol clashes occurred at Juvincourt and near Bezonvaux despite no infantry dawn attacks.
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Nivelle
Alsace
Paris
Laon
Alsace-Lorraine
Heronvaux
Ammertewiller
Chemin Des Dames
Juvincourt
Vargny
Champagne
Cornillet
Verdun
Avecourt
Bezon- Vaux
Honor to Mothers World Observes Day of Tribute
The world will observe Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, honoring mothers with the white carnation as a symbol. Originated by Anna Jarvis in 1907, the idea spread from Philadelphia to major cities, then Europe, with support from G A R and veterans groups and other organizations worldwide.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Australia
Canada
Africa
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Mina Jarvis
Russell Writes of French Village
The article recounts the 1870s destruction of Senlis with 105 buildings burned, civilians killed and wounded including a mother protecting her baby. Mayor Odent stood calm as Prussians seized goods and shot residents before the town’s fall, and survivors described the brutal occupation and executions.
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Odent
Germany
Louis Simon
Rue de la Republique
Rue Vielle de Paris
Simon
Keith
Senlis
Eugene Odent
Hold man who lures woman to Fauntleroy
Police detectives investigate Harry L Roberts 39 after his confession of a brutal attack on Mrs E W Fosser in Fauntleroy park. He led her to a grove and struck her, took 560, and hid in a hotel. Roberts known as Maj Craven and Hendrickson. photograph in rogues gallery. 100 days in Multnomah jail.
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Harry L. Roberts
E. W. Fosser
Fauntleroy Park
Roberts
Mra
Florence Wehn
Queen Anne Bill
Seattle
Mra. Fosset
Contractors Seek 50 Cent Wage Increase Delaying City Work
Work on city street grading and building contracts slowed as contracting company employees pressed for a 50 cent wage increase, according to complaints filed with the board of public works on Friday.
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Board of Public Works
Washington secretary recalls office life and unspoken rules
A former congressional secretary describes life in Congress as a mix of service and invisibility. She details keeping the boss comfortable, avoiding wasted time, and facing demeaning gestures from colleagues. She notesWashington’s harsh social climate for unattached women and the strain on her boss as his career rises and falls.
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Margie
Paula
Smith
Consressman
Mr. Smith
Frank Smith
Washington
America
Senate
Jeff
Dr Anna C Beebe Advertisement for Consuilation Free
A short note advertises a free consultation with Dr Anna C Beebe at 3045 Arcade for chronic diseases. It presents a medical service offer and location without further details.
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Anna C. Beebe
Steamer Celilo Sails May 19 for Southern California Fares Noted
The McCormick Line announces low fares to California with San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego routes listed from 9.00 to 23.50. The steamer Celilo, a fast liner, will sail Saturday May 19 for Southern California ports offering large outside staterooms and exceptional meals. City ticket office at 109 Cherry St Elliott 3436.
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Celilo
McCormick Line Co
California
Cherry St
Elliott
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