Taft Forces Readied to Back Steamroller at Aberdeen Convention
Taft leaders boast of seating contested delegates and forcing a pro Taft majority at the Aberdeen convention. Gov. Hay and others plead against the plan while facing threats of a bolt if Taft gains control. Lewis county delegates aligned with La Follette and others remain poised as rival factions clash.
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Aberdeen
Sevecess
Ted la Pollette
Roosevelt
Lewis County
B. W. Conner
Taft
Hay
Pertican
John L. Wilson
W. T. Dovell
Howard
Thomas F. Murphine
W. T. Beeks
Loren
Dilling
Taft “Steam Roller
State Committee
Phys
Tacoma
Pierce
Mee County
Franklin
LA Follette County
la Follette
Weather Spell Delights Lake Washington Skaters
The report notes snow and cold following a mild spell with skating pleasing hundreds of boys on Lake Washington. Ice dealers anticipate a bumper crop by next January as weather shifts toward warmth. Temperature readings climb through the day ending with a Sunday afternoon high around 83 degrees.
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Conea
Lake Wash
Father and two boys drown in Lake Washington tragedy
William Cowan aged 12 and Everett aged 6 drowned with their father while canoeing near the University boat house on Lake Washington. Milo Hensley heard cries for help and helped after the capsized canoe. all three bodies were recovered by midmorning. The family, including a wife and four other children, mourns at 322 East 59th Street.
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William
Everett
William Cowan
Lake Washington
Cowan
Mon
University
Milo Hensley
Hensley
Hodge Wins Support From Carbonado Wilkeson Miners
Sheriff Bob Hodge visited the Carbonado and Wilkeson mining district to hear miners urge his gubernatorial bid. They told him there would be strong, district-wide support with no votes against him. He expressed gratitude for the loyal, longtime colleagues who knew him best.
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Bob” Hodge
Carbonado
Wilkeson
Bob
Bocci Players Found Guilty In Grand Larceny Case
Leonardo Ferrato and Ben detta Anardo were found guilty of grand larceny for stealing $3,000 from Joseph Alasso the Hotel Butler cook who wagered the sum in bocce. They claimed Alasso lost the bet and staged the charge. Alasso testified they fled the state and were extradited from Montana.
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Leonardo Ferrato
Bendetta Anardo
Joseph Alasso
Ronald
Alasso
Montana
Mrs Tillman Seeks Divorce in Cruelty Case
Columbia, May 13. Mrs. Tillman, wife of Benjamin R. Tillman Jr., son of a U S Senator, files for divorce alleging chronic drunkenness cruelty and squandering of her fortune. Petition cites numerous instances of cruelty and physical abuse during his drinking.
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Columbia, D. C
Benjamin R. Tillman, Jr
Unite States
Tillman
Tomorrow's Big Print of Near-Bests by Star Readers
The Funny Editor seeks the best funny story from thousands of Star readers in Seattle. Many near-bests are excellent, so tomorrow's extra edition will publish a large batch. Prize winner A. L. Anderson, 446 New York Building, receives today's $5 prize.
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Seattle
Bill Nyes
Peter Dunnes
George Ades
Mark
The
Star
A. L. Anderson
New York Building
Riddle About Parents Ends With COD Letters
In Kinnear park three Altie girls boast of parents riches and status. The oldest jokes that COD appears after her father's name, another references D I D, and the third notes COD’s three letters. The piece closes with A L Anderson’s signoff.
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Kinnear Park
Altie
D. D
A. L. Anderson
New York Building
Unclear Anecdote Involving Papas Shaving Incident
A fragment from a letter describes a 15 or 16 year old girl incorrectly identifying the abdomen during a discussion about a man named Papa who cut himself shaving. The narrator questions the girl's certainty and notes her mislabeling of anatomy with a mistaken Adam's apple reference.
Cafe Hat Mixup Ends With Bareheaded Man
In a Washington Street cafe at noon a hat mixup occurred as patrons grabbed hats from the hook rack. A man left hatless after misidentifications, another returned hats to their owners, and several searched through derbies. A waiter testified No 1 left lunch bareheaded. Dan Edwards.
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Washington St
No. 1
Dan Edwards
Tourists Witness Police Raid in Chinatown Gambling Houses
In San Francisco on May 13 hundreds of Eastern tourists in rubberneck wagons watched as police battered doors of gambling houses in Chinatown and dragged out 28 Celestials. The crowd believed the raid was staged for their benefit.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Man Shot by Police in Poultryville Garden Incident
Officer Brown peered into shrubbery for a wounded dog and fired when a dark object appeared. He struck a sleeping man instead, causing his arm to rise and Brown to faint.
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San Francisco
Brown
Socialist note found at camp speaks of fair wealth share
A note reading I am a socialist I believe in a fair division of wealth was left in a dinner pail at a Los Angeles construction camp. The hunger-stricken writer was not pursued.
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Los Angeles
Washington Eagle Vanishes After Hunter's Wounding
A wounded eagle nicknamed Washington, one of the largest birds seen in the area, vanished today after being carried on the back of a man who had confined it in a chicken coop mounted on his back near Mount Wilson California.
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Mount Wilson
Cal
Washington
La Follette closes California campaign in Dreamland rink
Senator Robt M La Follette arrived in San Francisco after addressing 7000 voters in San Diego. He planned a Dreamland rink speech on the eve of the state primary and said he would not reply to personal charges from rivals’ supporters.
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United Prose
San Francisco
San Diego
Robi. M. la Follette
Preparations for Death of Rev Richeson Begin
Boston May 14 Preparations for the electrocution of Rev C T V Richeson condemned for the murder of Avis Linnell began today by the warden at Charlestown state prison where Richeson is to die May 19 The death cell was prepared and the electric wires inspected.
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Hy United Preas
Boston
C. T. V. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Charlestown State Prison
Richeson
Principal features of desert battle
One thousand federals and rebels killed or wounded in a 12 hour fight south of Verme. About equal losses on each side with five thousand troops engaged and considerable cavalry. Federals routed rebels and captured ten cannon and wagon loads of hand bombs. Rebels destroyed train bridges and supplies in retreat. Gen. Orozco admitted defeat blaming it on superior federal artillery.
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Verme
Orozco
Mexican Federal Army Wins Conejos Victory in Desert Fight
Mexican federal troops under Gen Huerta gained Conejos after 12 hours of desert combat 300 miles south of the border. Rebels fled toward Escalon where they reportedly plan a last stand. Federal artillery caused heavy rebel losses as they evacuated fortifications and trenches built over two weeks.
Princess Rewards With $40 Check on Missing Cigaret Case
A $40 check bearing Princess Rospigniogi arrived for George Norton of Santa Barbara who found a cigaret case worth $1,000 lost by the princess on the San Marcos trail. The check was mailed from San Francisco where the case was sent.
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Santa Barbara
Rospigniogi
George Norton
San Marcos
San Francisco
Cigar Stand Owner Reports $88 Missing After 3 AM Theft
George Horturous of 2310 Eliott Avenue says he left his stand at 201 Yesterday in charge of Pletcher around 3 AM, returning to find $88.10 missing from the cash register. Police investigate as a possible theft. His wife comments on the timing.
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George Horturous
Eliott Av
Pletcher
Star
Seattle
Socialists Rally Over Olsson Case Decision
Delegates at the national socialist convention press to recall United States Judge C H Hanford to restore Leonard Olsson’s citizenship papers, contending a socialist confession biased his ruling. Congressman Victor Berger vows action in Congress. Tacoma locals form a committee to organize a mass meeting in support of Olsson.
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National Socialist Convention
Hanford
Leonard Olsson
Tacoma
United Press
Indianapolis
National Socialist
United States
C. H. Hanford
Seattle
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
Washington
Judge Hanford
United States Court
Olsson
Rave Brown
Burns
Central Labor Council
Abolish County Central Committee Marks New Executive
After a heated mass convention in the Labor Temple the county central committee was abolished. An executive committee of seven and a secretary will lead socialist campaigns in King County and be elected by a referendum vote.
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King County
Labor Temple
Washington Proclaims June 14 Flag Day
Governor Hay proclaims June 14 as flag day in Washington marking the 135th anniversary of adopting the flag and urges citizens to observe it in a fitting manner.
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Olympia
Hay
State of Washington
Socialist group to condemn judge ruling on Oleson case
The county socialist executive committee plans resolutions denouncing Judge Hanford for depriving Leonard Oleson of his citizen rights due to socialistic affiliations. They will also prepare a fund campaign to support Olsson's appeal to the United States Supreme Court if needed.
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Hanford
Leonard Oleson
County Socialist Organization
Olsson
United States Supreme Court
Fall from three stories ends Portland woman's life
Mrs. Perry McDonald Fuller, wife of a prominent contractor, fell from a three story apartment window to the pavement in Portland. She was found alone at the time, and authorities believe a sudden fainting spell caused the tragedy after years of illness.
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Portland, Or
Perry McDonald Fuller
Fair Tonight and Tuesday Cooling With Easterly Winds
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday, with cooler temperatures and moderate easterly winds. Noon temperature today reaches 75 degrees.
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