Progressives Split Over Convention Plans in Aberdeen
Progressive delegates clash with Taft supporters as Roosevelt’s nomination gains in Aberdeen. Poindexter and others head the Roosevelt slate with 4 for president and 14 Taft delegates named, while La Follette platform draws support from progressives. Debate centers on authority of state central committee and admission of uncontested delegates amid lively conventions and marching bands.
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Roosevelt
Aberdeen
Miles Poindexter
la Folette
Taft
Geneva
J. A. Falconer
T. R
State Central Committee
Lloyd EB. Gandy
Spokane
E. B. Benn
E B. C. Snyder
J. A. Palconer
Sno
Charfer Hall
Vancouver
Thomas F. M ' King
A. D. Glasscock
Com
Robert Moran
San Jean
Donald McMaster
Clark
N. P. Richards
Che _O
C. Moore
W Johnson
Stevens
Frank Pendleton
Snohomish
J. A. Johnson
King
Herbert Snook
J. C. Herbeman
W. J. Molten
Pierce
J. L. Aldwell
Claih Lam
H. C. Pigott
J. L. Dumas
Whitman
Austin Meyers
Kittitaxs
G. A. Haynes
Benton
Unscrupulous Letter Address From Seattle Child
A misdirected juvenile missive from a Seattle address includes odd lines about fleas and Bet Destered with fleas. The letter references San Francisco and a nephew named Charlie. It ends with a garbled reminder about polluting bogs and mentions a BRAIDA address in Seattle.
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Charlie
San Francisco
Seattle
Braida
Ashworth
May Fever Ribbons Symbolize Aberdeen Vote Shifts
In Aberdeen yesterday Roosevelt and Taft supporters wore "No May Fever" ribbons signaling Gov. Hay's reduced support despite a strong turnout. The slogan identified the mood of the crowd and marked the most popular accessory of the day.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Aberdeen
Gov. Hay
Roosevelt reiterates first ballot nomination at Chicago convention
In Greenville Ohio on May 16 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt repeated his claim he would be nominated on the first ballot at the Chicago Republican national convention. Thousands gathered to hear the former president speak and showed approval for the position.
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United Presse
Greenville
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt forces control Idaho Republican convention
Roosevelt supporters gained control of Idaho’s Republican state convention in Lewiston at noon today as Taft men sought peace moves. The split within the party persisted with both sides seeking a compromise.
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Teddy
Idaho
Lewiston
Ida
Roosevelt
Taft
Battle for Iowa Democratic Convention Gathers Steam
In Iowa delegates clash as Clark supporters push for pledged delegation and Wilson faction fights back. Indications show Clark leading with 26 votes to Wilson's six amid efforts to instruct the convention to back Clark. The struggle unfolds throughout the convention day.
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Burlington
Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
A Big Chance for Doc Wiley
Dr Harvey W Wiley former chief of the bureau of chemistry gains an opportunity to prove his pure food theories especially on infant diet A nine pound son was born to Mrs Wiley and Harvey Jr both are doing well in Washington May 16.
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United Frees
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Weather prospects mainly fair with light variable winds
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with light variable winds. Noon temperature reads 59 degrees as the day progresses.
Seattle Star flight seeks brave woman to ride with birdman
A Seattle aviation meet kicks off on May 29 with The Seattle Star flight, a special aerial act by Phil Parmalee. A courageous local woman is invited to fly at about 1000 feet, becoming the Star girl in a two day event featuring Turpin and Morton. The two day meet runs May 29 to May 30 with appearances by visiting aviators and a Vancouver tour.
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Seattle
Phil Parmalee
Parmalee
Btar
Vancouver
Ae Country
Lew Bellingham
Decora Dap
Mother of Titanic orphans arrives in New York
Madame Marcelli Navratil, a 24 year old mother described as beautiful, reached New York on the Oceanic and immediately claimed her two children Lola and Moéihon who had been rescued from the Titanic and cared for by Miss Marguerite Hays since the disaster.
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New York
Madame Marcelli Navratil
Beauty
Mooney
Children's Society
Lola
Moéihon
Marguerite Hays
Fires devastate Birdview area leaving families destitute
Refugees flee amid forest fires near Birdsview Skagit county as homes livestock and livelihoods vanish. Five men perished in the English and Dempsey camps with bodies identified as Rozist Cleveland Nelson Denson and Rawson. Nett and Ulrich remain missing as rains aid efforts and Sultan county awaits water safety.
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Birdsview
Skagit County
Elebholts
Hamilton
Washington
Dempsey
Snohomish
Sultan Iaw
Whatcom
Skagit
English Logging Company
Dempsey Logging Company
Birdview
English Logging Co
Dempsey Logging Co
Joe Rozist
Fred Cleveland
J. C. Nelson
Ivert Denson
James F. Rawson
Seattle
Lyle Nett
George Ulrich
Forest Fire Losses Reported in Whatcom County Camps
Forest fires in Whatcom county are reported from the Bolcom Vanderhoof Logging Co. camp on the south fork of the Nooksack and from the Knight Bros camp near Maple Falls, per United Press.
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United Press
Bellingham
Whatcom County
Bolcom-Vanderhoof Logging Co
South Fork
Nooksack
Knight Bros
Maple Falls
Liar Betrayer Steps Downward In Richeson Dark Romance
The second chapter outlines Rev. Clarence Richeson of Hyannis Massachusetts as a liar and thief who deceives Avis Linnell and others. He flirted with two women, hid a betrothal to Violet Edmands, and plotted to marry for money while threatening self harm. The piece ends with a hint of a murder plot and a forthcoming continuation.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Charlestown
Avis Linnell
Richeson
Clarence Richeson
Marlen
Avin
Avis
Iatalmente
Wollaston
Mass
Cheson
Edmonds
Cambridge
Hyannis
New Hampshire
Linnell
Anarchist Reitman Recalls Desert Torture Claim
Ben Reitman an anarchist and hoboe king asserts he was tarred and feathered and tortured by 14 men near San Diego before being dragged to the desert. He says hot tar, filth, thorns, and beatings occurred as he was questioned and paraded, then dumped near Barendo before Los Angeles.
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Coiner
Colmer
Pythias
Grand Theatre
Angeles
Ben Reitman
San Diego
Los Angeles
Reitman
Eacondido
Hkekman
Emma Goldman
Barendo
Court Freezes Seven Tailors in Vacant Va grancy Case
Seven tailors R A Holt Ed Harris A Wier J Solomon John Mowart Henry Herman and L Salinger were arrested outside the B A tailorshop at 71 Columbia St on va crancy charges. Justice Gordon dismissed the case after evidence showed employment and means of support. Attorney T R Horner called the prosecution frivolous as a strike by B R tailors employees follows a prior dismissal.
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R. A. Holt
Ed Harris
A. Wier
J. Solomon
John Mowart
Henry Herman
L. Salinger
Columbia St
Justice Gordon
T. R. Horner
Veterans Prepare Wartime Narratives at G A R Headquarters
At 507 New York building the local G A R center is collecting personal wartime stories from veterans. Assistant Adjutant General A W Hastie says The Star will award a Memorial day prize for the best dramatic account. He notes memory varies and the Antietam battle is recalled differently by each writer.
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New York
A. W. Hastie
Star
Antietam
Hastie
Lost Dog Ads in The Star Highlight Seattle Strays
The Star’s Lost and Found column in Seattle shows many canines straying from home are quickly returned. Readers report frequent sympathy and use of the Lost ad service, with thousands of daily paid copies.
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Seattle
The
Star
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