Nation Joins Seattle Flag Unfurling in Grand Parade
Ten of thousands gathered in Pioneer square after a long city parade. Wagner’s band played as Mrs Joseph R Manning sang The Star Spangled Banner. The large American flag was raised from the Totem Pole and the crowd erupted in applause led by Mayor Cotterill and Governor Hay.
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Pioneer Square
Seattle
Tilikums
Wagner
Joseph R Manning
Manning
Cotterill
Hay
Inspection Tour by Washington Forest Fire Association Ranges
Ten inspectors from the Washington Forest Fire association began a state tour to place the entire ranger force on duty alongside government rangers. The action followed a meeting with Chief Warden Bridge and state fire warden J. R. Welty, plus railroad representatives, to cover posts until forest fire danger passes.
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Washington State Forest Fire Association
Force O
Warden Bridge
Washington Forest Fire Association
J. R. Welty
Blind Man Sues for Alienation of Affections
Dr. Fred Wordard sues Rev. T. J. Dow for $25,000 in a Minneapolis district court claim of alienation of affections. Wordard, blinded, sent for Dow for comfort and advice. witnesses say Dow kissed Wordard's wife and called her dearie as Dow and the wife plotted to elope.
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Unites Press
Minneapolis
T. J. Dow
Grand Ay. Christian Church
Fred Woodard
Dow
Dearie
Longshoremen Not Behind Waterfront Strike Asserted
T W O Connor president of the International Longshoremen’s Association told a public market meeting that the recent waterfront strike was not promoted by the union and that it rather checked its influence. J A Madsen secretary Pacific district supported peaceful methods and warned local shippers that Seattle wages are lower than elsewhere on the Coast.
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T. W. O'Connor
International Longshoremen's Association
J. A. Madsen
Pacific District
Seattle
Ex-Train Robber Seeks Oklahoma County Attorney Nomination
Al J. Jennings once jailed for train and bank robberies seeks the democratic nomination for Oklahoma County attorney. He was sentenced to life in 1897, later reduced to five years, and completed two years. Jennings is a college graduate now practicing law in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
al J. Jennings
Oklahoma County
Banner Month for Women Jurors in King County
June will be a record month for women jurors in King County with twenty nine summoned for jury duty across five departments of the superior court. Seven will be asked to try criminal cases. The previous high for women jurors was twenty two.
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King County
Superior Court
Fresh Produce Delights In Summer Comfort
Almost everyone is finicky about what they eat when the weather turns hot. We offer crisp fresh tempting foods you cannot resist. Crisper lettuce tenderer radishes finer young onions are served here.
Suffragists threaten hunger strike in English prisons
English women arrested for suffragette disturbances are determined to go to extremes to win their ends. A new hunger strike was declared by suffragist prisoners not to move to hospital but to obtain lenient treatment.
A Lovely Day Inauguration Prelude With Hearst Reference
A surreal scene unfolds with fragrant flowers and a tea kettle, as a man approaches and gently touches a girl. He remarks that the day feels natural, then reveals Willie Hearst is inaugurated president, framing a bizarre moment as political news.
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Willie Hearst
Recall election bid against Wardall and Blaine dropped
The mandamus application of P. A. and Catherine Stirtan to compel the council to call a recall election against Councilmen Wardall and Blaine on petitions declared by former Comptroller Bothwell sufficient on their face was dropped from the court calendar last Saturday.
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P. A
Catherine Stirtan
Wardall
Blaine
Bothwell
Glue Found To Murder Mystery Linked To Chicago Victim
A peculiar dental plate worn by a woman murdered in an empty Los Angeles house has been telegraphed to Chicago police for identification. The plate, made of red rubber with seven teeth, is used about 12 years. Detectives consider it the best lead to name the victim and locate her killer. Det. Capt. Flaremer notes the plate could reveal the victim’s identity. J. E B. Doyle, a Bakersfield drifter once of Chicago, suspects the victim is Miss Katherine Dowling of Chicago who worked for Marehall Field and Co. of Chicago. Dowling reportedly left Chicago for Los Angeles months ago with labels from Marehall Field.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Flaremer
J. E B. Doyle
Bakersfield
Katherine Dowling
Confederate Vets Select New Chief At Annual Encampment
Gen Bennett H Young, present commander of the Army of Tennessee, is a leading candidate to succeed Gen Irvine Walker as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the upcoming encampment. Young is noted as Kentucky's renowned orator.
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Bennett H. Young
Army of Tennessee
Confederate Veterans
Irvine Walker
United Confederate Veterans
Gen. Young
Kentucky
Center Shots by Bob La Follette for President
A political statement by Bob La Follette argues for strong self government and warns against expediency. He frames Wisconsin as a model of self rule and condemns monopolies and trusts as harming prices and living costs while urging careful reform.
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Bob’ la Follette
Whipped Hubby’s Stenographer
Mrs Bessie Burrows wife of dentist Geo R Burrows said she horsewhipped Pearl Goodwin the office girl after finding her with her husband in the office. She vowed to whip her again and expressed no desire for divorce.
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United Press
Kansas City
Bessie Burrows
Geo. R. Burrows
Pearl Goodwin
Mrs. Burrows
Perfumy Spring Morning Explained by Camphor Smell
A soulful young woman notes spring’s spirit on a glorious morning. A practical young man suggests the persistent scent is camphor from last year’s suits worn by many fellows.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Boy Writes Excuse for Classmate Leaning by Lumber Pile
A fragment notes a boy leaning by a lumber pile and drafting an excuse for another student to carry to a teacher. The casual scene captures a candid moment of school life.
Recount Case Hearing Postponed for Mayor Cotterill
A hearing on the demurrer in the recount suit by Hi Gill against Mayor Cotterill was continued to May 18 by Judge Albertson due to illness of attorney Vivian Car keek.
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Cotterill
Hi Gill
Albertson
Vivian Carkeek
Man Apology Follows Auto Accident on Main Street
Fort Madison Iowa May 13 Peter Brabnan a laborer was run down on a business street by an auto he arose unhurt and apologized for obstructing traffic Dr Philpott the driver graciously accepted the apology and then bought the cigars
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Peter Brabnan
Philpott
Train Breaks Record For Trip To Dying Daughter
Denver broker Ramsey C. Bogg traveled from Fort Worth to Denver in 18 hours to reach his 5-year-old daughter dying of scarlet fever, shaving 27 hours from the regular schedule and breaking records.
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Denver
Ramsey C. Bogg
Fort Worth
Boy Shot in Accidental Hold Up With Unloaded Gun
Portland, May 13. Lawrence Perry, 14, is seriously wounded after a game of hold up by his playmate Jimmie Armstrong with a gun that was not loaded. The incident occurred during a neighborhood play and doctors fear possible fatal injury.
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Portland, Or
Lawrence Perry
Jimmie Armstrong
California Primary Fight Shapes Delegation to Chicago
May 12 reports from San Francisco describe a lively California presidential primary race with Taft La Follette Roosevelt and Wilson in contention. Campaigns by Robt B Giann and Hiram Johnson among others are noted with predictions of a close result and strong female turnout as California votes bound for the Chicago convention.
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California
Chicago
Robt. M. la Fi
Taft
Col
Wilson
Pected
Robt. B. Gienn
North
la Pollette
Lane
Thomas
Los Angeles
Follette League
Wisconsin
Southern Call
Hiram Johnson
Cormick
Gifford Pinchords
J. Heney
Roosevelt
la Follett
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