Pretty trained nurse creates local sensation in village flap
Special to The Star May 17 reports Elenor Seton a refined nurse with European travel and an Alger letter of recommendation drew two would be suitors from Marysville and Tellingham. Disturbance arose as letters and hotel inquiries spread while she disappeared after courting multiple bachelors.
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Marysville
Tellingham
Mra
Seton
Europe
Alger
Michigan
Leaders urge anti Cummins forces to stand pat at convention
Secretary Shaw Senator Allison and Dolliver and seven national representatives urge the Republican state convention to be conservative in its platform. The stand patters hold the whip hand as the Washington delegation reflects administration sentiment against radical tariff ideas. Allison and Dolliver Gov Cummins and Blythe will be delegates at large to the national convention.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Sacred Heart Church Succeeds Hild with Byrne Named Rector
Rev. Father George Hild of Sacred Heart Catholic church has received orders from the Holy See to go to Detroit and become rector of St. Alfonsus parish. He will be succeeded by Rev. Father P. O Neil Byrne, who has assisted at Sacred Heart for months.
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George Hild
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Holy See
Rome
Detroit
St. Alfonsus Parish
Father Hild
Mich
P. O'Neil Byrne
Sacred Heart Church
Examinations Underway for City Policemen
Twenty men including firemen presently in city service take examinations today for police posts at the city hall.
Agitation for Pay Rise Sparks Large Patrolman Applications
agitation for an increase of pay for patrolman and an increase of the force is responsible for the large number of applicants.
Mills Vote to Close One Day a Week This Summer
Pacific Northwest sawmills vote on closing one day per week during the summer or until timber markets improve. About 1,000 mills belong to the association with a combined daily capacity of 20 million feet. A majority have signaled intent to close, with many planning longer shutdowns.
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Pacific Northwest
Milla
Lumber groups press 40 cent rate fight across rail lines
Special committees for Pacific Northwest lumber firms depart Seattle by rail seeking a 40 cent rate to the East. They will meet railroad executives in Chicago May 23 then attend the National Lumber Manufacturers convention in St Louis May 26-28. The Spokane jobbers oppose terminal rates deeming them unfair to Coast shippers.
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Hill
Great Northern
Elliott
Northern Pacific
Harriman Lines
Harriman Seed
Campbell
Chicago
St. Louis
National Association of Lumber Manufacturers
Senator Foster
B. G. Griggs
Tacoma
W. H. Beckman
Mr. Ames
Portland
J. A. Vaness
Winlock
Fred K. Baker
Everett
G. H. Emerson
Hoquiam
F. C. White
Cosmopolis
R. L. White
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Convention
Merchants’ Association
J. ©. Lang
National Grocery Company
H. Hyde
West Coast Grocery Company
Mr. Richardson
Hunt & Mottet
San Francisco
Spokane
Plasterer Haney Dies After Diving Into Shallow Bath Tank
Arleigh F. Haney a plasterer died early this morning at Monod hospital from injuries after diving into a two foot deep Detroit baths pool at Second Avenue South and Main Street He struck his head on the cement bottom paralyzing his spine Haney who came to town from Council Bluffs was a member of the plasterer union His body was taken to Butterworth Sons morgue
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Arleigh F. Haney
Monod Hospital
Detroit
Second Avenue South
Main Street
Inet
Haney
Council Bluffs
Jaws
Plasterer
Butterworth & Sons
Framing of New Fire Ordinance Stalls in City
City engineers and inspectors keep work on a fire code reform pending after the council’s fire and water committee rejected an initial ordinance as inadequate. The matter now rests with Thomson and Place for final framing and consideration.
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Thomson
Fire and Water Committee
Council
Seattle Retail Druggists to Convene Over Price Cut
Members of the Seattle Retail Druggists Association plan a meeting to condemn a local druggist who split the association prescription filling price schedule. Several chemists favor standing firm on prices to keep profits, while others consider challenging the cut. The issue will be debated at the forthcoming meeting.
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Seattle
Widow on Trial Says She Won’t Deal With Women Again
In a stock swindle case Mrs. Liroyd Smith faces a tainted deal accusation as Rose Daugherty testifies. Tension peaks over attendance of lawyer Laula P. Boardman, with Smith declaring women cannot handle money after losses. She vows to repay investors by repurchasing their stock when possible.
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Liroyd Smith
Laula P. Boardman
Mra. Smith
San Francisco
Democratic ticket led by Robert W. Bpeer poised for victory
The report notes a fine day and a high expected turnout as the Democratic slate headed by Robert W. Bpeer moves toward an election win.
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Robert W. Bpeer
Isabel Irving Opens Short Local Engagement At Third Avenue
The Stage ISABEL IRVING opens a brief local run at the Third Avenue theater with a warm reception awaited. In Churchill's The Crisia heavy advance bookings report strong demand as seats sell quickly since yesterday. Irving leads a notable company and is acclaimed on the coast, with expectations of big business matching Mrs. Fiske. She appears four times, on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights plus a Saturday matinee.
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Isabel Irving
Third Avenue Theater
Winston Churchill
the Crisia
Miss Irving
Ficke
Kiss and Make Up in Contested Divorce Case
Testimony closed in the divorce suit of Mrs Louella Jones versus John Jones. Judge Bell signaled a likely reconciliation as best outcome and will rule Monday. The Joneses own the Southern hotel and Mrs Jones cited drunkenness and cruelty as grounds.
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Bell
Mr. Jones
Southern Hotel
Battery composition description of ordnance pieces
A historical note describes the secondary battery as including twelve three inch rapid fire guns eight one pounders two rapid fire twelve three inch guns and six automatic guns.
Play Premier Draws Crowds as Name Contest Continues
Lawrence Russell's nameless play premiers in the city Sunday at the Third Avenue theater to strong business. Hundreds of patrons submit name suggestions with more chances tonight and tomorrow night as the engagement ends. A committee of newspaper men will pick the best title tomorrow night, winner receives 26 in gold.
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Lawrence Russell
Third Avenue
Uptown Playhouse
Delegates chosen at New Hampshire GOP convention
The Republican state convention in toxporp New Hampshire endorsed Roosevelt for renomination and selected United States Senators Gallinger and Burnham to lead the delegation to the national convention in Chicago.
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Toxporp
N. H
Chicago
Seanion
Presii Roosevelt
United States
Gallinger
Burnham
Weakness Treatment Proposal From a Medical Writer
A medical writer argues that weakness stems from a neural condition within the vital organ system rather than nervous energy. The author claims over fifteen years of practice support and offers a free consultation at the office or by mail.
Mutilation of German Soldiers Reported in Southwest Africa
Southwest African dispatches say the Herreros disinterred and mutilated the bodies of German soldiers. An imperial portrait was sent to General Trotha with a message of mourning.
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Brerlin
Trotha
Rhode Island Battleship Launched at Quincy
The battleship Rhode Island was successfully launched at Quincy on May 17. Its keel was laid in 1902, displacement 14 932 tons, and speed 19 knots. Estimated completion cost is 3 405 900 dollars. Armament includes four 12 inch guns, eight 8 inch guns and twelve 6 inch rapid fire guns.
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Quincy
Masa
Rhode Island
Election chaos as judges expelled at polling places
In Denver on May 17 during the charter election, violence was limited by noon. In residence wards Republican judges were removed from several polling places while lower wards remained quiet amid heavy betting on outcomes.
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Denver
Cole
Burlesque and musical comedy on local stage
Family now holds the boards at the Seattle theater in a double bill, praised beside Fiddle Dee Dee. A Girl From Dixie at the Grand is among this year’s best musical comedies and closes tonight. Mme. Sembrich performs a single Grand concert tomorrow night while Lost and Won plays the Alcazar.
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Seattle
Dee Dee
Dixie
the Grand
Mme. Sembrich
Jails Sought in Enumclaw and Ravensdale by County Board
County commissioners appear close to approving a temporary jail in Enumclaw and another in Ravensdale after constables from both towns urged their necessity. Residents argue the facilities are absolutely necessary.
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Enumclaw
Ravensdale
Orpheum Theater Adds New Construction Permit
A building inspector issued a permit this morning for the addition to the Orpheum theater. The approval clears the way for the planned expansion and renovation work to begin.
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Orpheum Theater
Fireproofing Renovation Approved by Public Works Board
At the board of public works meeting yesterday the owners gained approval to add a story with a concrete floor and brick walls and to fireproof the stairways. The Herald notes the tailoring of this project and cites its Becond Avenue office.
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Board of Public Works
Herald
Becond Avenue
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