Jokers Stir Lincoln With Bloomer Drill Ornaments
In Lincoln Nebraska pranksters warned of a drill by 200 Nebraska State University girls in bloomers at the armory prompting faculty and students to remove obscene posters. A student committee confessed. authorities pursue unidentified jokers as the event proceeds amid uproar and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Young Ladies’ Physical Culture Club
Nebraska State University
Armory
Ciy
President's Smoking Habit Reported Again
Friends in Washington say the President is becoming a heavy tobacco user like General Grant. News notes that officers returning from Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines have gifted fine cigars to him. The President claims smoking eases his headaches from which he recently suffers.
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Washington, D. C
Grant Wan
Cuba
P Prto Rico
Philippines
Ameoking
Heuringta
Gen. Wheeler
War Department
Tolla
Pather
New Suits Filed in Superior Court Names Plaintiffs and Parties
Several cases listed include George De Stefrner as executor vs John and Rena Doran for judgment and restitution. Joe F. Besham sues Nettle Benham in divorce terms. Florence Bancroft against Chas Bancroft for divorce. Maurice Levy sues Fanny Levy. W. A. Collins and L. H. Griffith and wife on a promissory note.
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George BE. de Stefrner
John Doran
Rena Doran
Joe F. Besham
Nettle A. Benham
di Vorce
Florence Bancroft
HH. Bancroft
Diorce
Maurice Levy
Fanny Levy
W. A. Collines Ve. L. H. Griffith
Engine Plunges From Lookout Mountain Trestle
A narrow gauge engine plunged from an overhanging Lookout Mountain trestle yesterday afternoon, crashing hundreds of feet below and completely demolishing the locomotive. Superintendent P. M. Derrickson and a fireman leapt to safety from the upper ledge.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
P. M. Derrickson
Timber car derailment halts work on trestle
A heavy timber car collided with and dragged by an engine stalled work on a trestle. Officials report damage and investigations continue into the cause of the mishap and its impact on repairs.
Great Gas Trust Emerges In New York
A new company with 12,000,080 capital aims to produce cheap gas and claims a patent will revolutionize the gas business with a profit of 3 cents per thousand cubic feet. The Journal forecasts Rae Crust forming with 26,000,000 capital to control mass electric light and heat in the city within days.
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New York
Ian
Rich Man Accused in Las Cruces Murder Trial
New Mexico towns buzz as Oliver Lee a wealthy rancher and his brother in law Gilliand stand as principal defendants in the February killing of Col. Fountain of Las Cruces. McNew, related, was nolled last week. evidence kept quiet to avoid weakening the case. Pat Garrett leads the investigation.
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Bante Fer
N. M
New Mexico
Col. Fountain of
McNew
Wan Alo
Pat Garrett
Las Cruces
Young Englishman Survives Great Northern Wreck Near Sandpoint
An English boy about eight years old escaped death after the Great Northern wreck six miles west of Sandpoint. He had visited the Snowshoe mine seeking work and was riding in a box car when the collision occurred. He woke to find his home far from the car and cannot explain his miraculous escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandpoint
Idaho
Read
Great Northern
Coeur d'Alenes
J Schaefers Named Railway Call Clerk in Civil Service
Hillyard Washington May 13 J Schaefers notified of appointment under civil service rules to railway tall clerk. He is a machine operator at the Great Northern shops where the plant first opened.
Copper Trust Forms Second Section In North West York
The Copper Trust plans a second section with about 75 million capital to exchange minority stock of Anaconda Parrott Washoe and Colorado for control. Rockefeller favored by National City Bank. A third section of the 600 million trust is planned including Porton Montana Butte and Boston Tamarac mints.
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York
Great Copper Trust
Anaconda, Parrott, Washoe
Colorado
Amalgamated Copper Company
Ttockefellers
National City Bank
Anaconda
Parrot
Porton
Montana
Butte
Boston
Tamarac
Cargo of snakes arrives at Mississippi quarantine station
A Portuguese bark Atlantico arrives at Mis sissippi river quarantine station below Orloans with a cargo of snakes from the Amazon. The ship sails from Diraati and brings 100 crates of serpents to port for inspection and quarantine procedures.
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New
Orloans
Mississippi River
Diraati
Amazon
Local Youth Dies From Cigarette Smoking
Cumberland Maryland May 12 William Washington aged 18 died here after suffering severe agony from cigarette inhalation his mother says the boy smoked at least twenty a day authorities report no further details available as this tragedy highlights smoking risks for youths
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Cumberland
Wm. Washington
Columbia Now A City Columbia B C May 1
The lieutenant governors proclamation makes Columbia a city effective from the fourth. The council will include a mayor and six aldermen with nominations at Laurier Hall on May 18 and an election a week later. Joseph K. Dunlop is named returning officer. First council meeting set for May 2. Charles Hay received a public reception on his return from Victoria. A Baptist church will be built under Rev. Ralph W. Trotter with the site decided.
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Columbia
B. C
City of
Laurier Hall
Joseph K. Dunlop
Charles Hay
Victoria
Reticens
Ralph W. Trotter
Society Notes Mark Spring Transition to Summer Gatherings
A bustling week of social events signals the shift from winter to summer. Moritz Rosenthal’s Beattie theater appearance drew many society figures. parties and dances abound, with Mrs. Forrest’s death casting a somber note over the season.
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Moritz Rosenthal
Beattie Theater
Beattie sports scene promises eventful season
The Beattie athletic club prepares for a busy year with park upgrades and daily training. Notable entries include Hart brothers of Omaha and Chapman of Tacoma aiming for match races and a May 20 meet at U. M. G. A. park between High School and University teams.
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Beattie Ae
Athletic Park
Beatts
Hart Brothers
Omaha
Barabee
Toston
Chapman
Cotter
Tacoma
U. M. GA. Park
Honora
Palmer
Morford
Veste
A.C. U. A.C. YY. M. C. A. Tacoma Athletic Club
Tacoma Y.M.C. A. Athletic Club
Puget Sound Chamionship
Pacific Coast
Bega
Salaries Raised for Spokane Post Office Staff
Spokane post office employees seven workers will receive $1009 annual raises due to business growth. The increases, approved by the Washington department, take effect July 1. Recipients include J. F. Leghorn assistant postmaster and fellow clerks John K. Pullen F. Z. Alexander Har Try Brown Edward MoeCoy Breakway Camper and John W. Suter.
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Spokane
Wash
Rowmieer Temple
Washington, D.C
J. F. Leghorn
John KR. Pullen
Alexander
Har- Try . Brown
Edward MoeCoy
B4reekway
John W. Suter
Colfax Court Term Opens May 22 With High-Profile Cases
Deputy sheriffs Carter and Stewart tour the county in advance of the May 22 term of court. Key cases include the Ryder rape case the Campbell murder rape and the Harrett assault case. Richard Tarrett charged with assault with a deadly weapon faces trial May 27 before Judge McDonald.
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Colfax
Carter
Stewart
Ryder
Campbell
Harrett
Richard Tarrett
F. N. Cook
O Ft. & N. Brakeman
McDonald
Superior Court
Laurada Passengers Praise Officers On Seattle to Skagway Voyage
An Alaska Miner item from Juneau reprints a signed passenger note from second class travelers on the Laurada praising Captain White and his crew. They report comfortable sleeping accommodations and wholesome meals aboard the boat en route from Seattle to Skagway and recommend the ship to fellow miners. The list of signatories includes R. E. Pitman, Ed Olsen, C. D. Roseos, A. H. Faunet, and others.
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Alaska
Juneau
Kiley
American Gold Mining Company
Sheep Creek
Seattle
Skagway
Briag+ way
White
R. E. Pitman
Ed Olsen
C. D. Roseos
A. BH. Faunet
P. P. Lunde
Severin Johnson
Daniel Eisner
G. Craddock
T. Thompson
Chas. Mc Donnell
Rt. L. Peek
James Little
H. Langenbasher
BE. KB. Bowers
Albert McLarin
O. Wehner
P. McKennon
Joe Shortbridge
P. J. McNally
W. F. Manney
A. W. Strawberg
James Co. Harper
H. Reilly
G. W. McLaughlin
Roswell P. Flower Dies After Indigestion at Eastport Club
Former New York governor Roswell P. Flower died suddenly around 10:30 p.m. at Eastport Country Club, Beastport, following an acute indigestion episode and heart failure. He had long suffered from gastritis.
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New York
Roswell P. Flower
Eastport Country Club
Beastport
Flower
Tdeht easy running
A brief note directs inspection at 1022 2nd Ave, IF, by M. Spinning, agent, describing the item as strong and durable.
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2Nd Ave
Death at Newark baseball game shocks local clubs
James Cavanaugh was killed by a pitched ball during a Mt. Clair game between Washington Athletic Club and Emerald Athletic Club of Newark. L Frank Titecher pitched the fatal ball. Cavanaugh struck the ball, was struck in the heart, and died within minutes after collapsing near first base.
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Newark
N. J
James Cavanaugh
Washington Athletic Club
Mt. Clair
Emerald Athletic Club
L. Franklin Titecher
Emerald
Cavanaugh
Titecher
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in Beattie Tacoma Minneapolis
Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to Corneliuse Gruul of Nerman and Larsene Brekbus of Minneapolis, Minn. Ernest J. Nusegen of Beattie and Anna J. Mattivon of Tacoma were also granted marriage licenses.
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Corneliuse
Gruul
Nerman
Larsene Brekbus
Minneapolis, Minn
Ernest J. Nusegen
Beattie
Anna J. Mattivon
Tacoma
Two Granddaughters Save Grandfather From Fire
In Franklin Pennsylvania on May 12 a house fire trapped two elderly granddaughters upstairs with their grandfather, an old farmer named Bowser. The girls lowered him from a second story window using a sheet and were rescued with difficulty after escaping the flames.
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Franklin
Willaim Bowser
Bowser Arthin
Michigan Wheat Dives Amid Warmth and Drought May Report
Michigan reports April wheat yields down ten percent due to warm weather and insufficient rain. Overall crop condition sits at three percent of average, with thirteen percent of the crop likely to be plowed under. Meadows and pastures fair, clover excellent, apples spared, but berries will be short.
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Lansing
Midh
Michigan
Wheeler Has the Blues in Washington Lobby
A frail Major General Joseph Wheeler sits in Arlington Hotel lobby in Washington, D. C. as politicians move about and a hidden orchestra plays. A correspondent recognizes the famed veteran and extends a handshake that lacks his usual warmth and vigor.
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The
Arlington
Washington, D. C
Palma
Littleman
Joseph Wheeler
Joe
Admiral Watson Schedules Sail From San Francisco
Word from San Francisco on May 12 states Admiral Watson will sail for Manila on Tuesday. Captain A B Barker takes command of the Asiatic Squadron after Dewey's departure and Watson's arrival follows.
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San Francisco
Admiral Watson
Manila
Barker
Asiatic Squadron
Dewey
Unth Watson
Investment Placed in East Ban Poil Gold Mining Stock
A brokerage ad urges small investors to buy promoter's stock in the East Ban Poil Gold Mining company on a subscription plan. The ad pitches a free gold proposition near Republic mine and offers 1009 shares for 87.50, rising to 10 after next Tuesday, via Slater & Smith at 114 James Street Beattie.
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East Ban Poil Gold Mining Company
Republic Mine
Slater & Smith
James Street
Beattie
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Oliver Lee
Wis
the Copper Trust
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Helen Healy
Aleda Healy
Nestka Club
Queen Anne
P. Weston
California
H. (. Struve
W. A. Harring
Mrs. James Webster
Farraton
Dyeney
Mra F. R. Forrest
D. L. Willams
Olympia
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Edward Ward
Everett
Frank Worthy
Beawon Hill
Misa Rowe Droem
Chicago
Rudolph Cross
FR. Weldon Young
Tor Theen
Trinity
Mr. and Singerman
Wyton Street
First Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue
France
W. H. G. Temple
Red Cross Society
Nova Scotia
Temple
Hartford
Conn
Mra
C. M. Sheafe
Classic Culture Club
Mra. BE. D. Keene
Mrs. H.B. Wright
Fremont
Mra. Fr. K
Rave
London
Mies
Hell
Colman
Bechdell
State University
Maude J. Wilson
Helena, Mont
This City
S Vissing
Reuben W. Jones
University
Hawke Hall
Ell Perkine
Theigh School
Dre. F. P. Lewis
Eigthteenth Avenue
St. Mark's Church
John P. Hoyt
Wetnowlay
Mr. M. BP. Augustine
Oakland, Cal
Seneca G. Ketchum
Skagit County
BK. B. Piper
Mies Neftie Young
Cora Clark
Stanwood
Mr. Midney Stewart
Mies Em‘yon Stacy
Whatcom
8. D. Baker
Milwaukee, Wis
Puget Sound
Mise Vera Allen
A. St. Todd
Thomas R. Shepard
Mary Smith
Snoqualnite
Entre Nous Club
Nineteenth Century Literary Club
Clermyman
L. J. Sawyer
Fred Hay Butterworth
Mins Maud Scott
Green River
Charles N. Mutterworth
Maud Hubbart
Hev. Sawyer
BF. Rh. Butterwoerth
L. L. Scott
KB. KR. Butterworth
Alonzo Hui
H. C. Ewing
Mra. L. M. Woods
BBI
CECE
Washington
Oregon
A. C
G. A. ER
Christian Endeavor
E City
Vancouver
Coma
Coma High School
the & A. C
Young Parriah
Eddie Dickson
Canada
Enew Shoes
Parrish
Muldoon
Anther
Dugdale
Rainiers
Beattle
Tacoma Grays
Weet Beattle
Northwest
Wm. Boland
Geattle
Birds
Hie Coop
Ywirdse
Anthony Greene
Sacramento Birds
Roswell P. Flower Dead
Clipper
Wheeler
Bark Hunter
Golomin Bay
ST. Michael
Or & Oo
Peter Egge
Pike Street
Cahn & Cohn
Yesler Ave
Yesler Dock
Pigot & French CO
Washington St
Omco
First Ave
Mt-Vernon
Rossland
Wpma
Paul
East
Japan-American Line
Japan
China
Asiatic
S.-Y.f. Co
LAKME
Yukon River
Seattle-Yukon Transportation Co
West Columbia St
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Cmpany
Elefant
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Seatile
Yort Townsend
Port Townsend
Cottage Oy
Caty
Topeka
Orizaba
Al-Ki
J. FP
Trowertdoe
Puget
Bayt
Qeean
Uptown Ticket Office
First Av
Peattice
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Gea
Agents
San Franciso
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska Lightning Express Steamship
Ity of
Yester Wharf
DYEA
Farallon
Ketchican
Wrangel
Skagway and Dyes
Yester
Sandey
Parvcouper
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
Empire Line
Brie
Dawson City
Senaet
Internaavigation Company
United Ted States
Caveda
A M. White
Ka Gy Way
Seattle Seamship Co
Kite
Spring Street
Fs. A. Bell
Bonney & Stewart Funeral
Third Ave
Beattie, Wash
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