Murdered Woman Identified in Los Angeles Case
Police fix the murdered woman as Katherine Dillon of Chicago. They search for her husband, A Dillon, last seen after the body was found in an unoccupied house. He is described as 35 to 40, 5 feet 8 inches, 155 to 160 pounds, with a gray suit and derby hat.
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Dy United Press
Los Angeles
Katherine Dillon
Chicago
A. Dillon
San Francisco
West Lith
Hopest
Hamburgers Department Store
Sebastian
Debs Likely to Receive Socialist Presidential Nomination
The Socialist convention in Indianapolis on May 17 appeared set to nominate Eugene V. Debs on the first ballot. Delegates favored Debs over contenders such as Job Harriman and Mayor J Stitt Wilson, with Charles Edward Russell likely chosen for vice president and Emil Seidel or Wilson also mentioned as possibilities.
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Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Job Harriman
Los Angeles
J. Stitt Wilson
Berkeley
Debs
Chas. Edward Russell
Emil Seidel
Milwaukee
J. Stitt Wileson
Navy to Aid Potlatch Celebration Show
Rear Admiral Cottman and Rear Admiral Reynolds assured Joseph Blethen and W. W. Chapin that the navy will assist the Potlatch water show. Eight cruisers will take part along with a fleet of 12 torpedo destroyers now in California waters.
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Joseph Blethen
W. W. Chapin
Cottman
Puget Sound Naval Station
Reynolds
California
Bank Hold Up In Grass Valley Yields About 3000
Nevada County Bank in Grass Valley California was robbed late yesterday afternoon. Bandits locked bank officials and a female customer on the vault and escaped with about three thousand dollars.
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Grass Valley
Cal
Nevada County
Wappenstein Chief Visits by Wife at Walla Walla Penitentiary
Charles W. Wappenstein former Seattle police chief was visited by his wife at the Walla Walla penitentiary. It was her first visit and he said he received good treatment and remained in satisfactory health while working in the steward's department preparing vegetables for meals.
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Walla Walla
Charles W. Wappenstein
Seattle
Joy at last as Conover and Rennerson wed after long delays
Misa Mary W. Conover of Pleasantville and Charles C. Rennerson of Philadelphia finally married at the parsonage in Atlantic City. They had postponed thirteen weddings since 1905 due to family death and other intervening events, with Rev. A. G. Hagaman officiating.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Misa Mary W. Conover
Pleasantville
Charles C. Rennerson
Philadelphia
A. G. Hagaman
Gate Chokes A Boy To Death In Arkansas
In Jonesboro Arkansas on May 17 a 30 month old child of Mr and Mrs W A Milliner died after being choked between gate pickets at the Milliner home. The mother found him struggling to free himself and a physician arrived too late.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Orville
W. A. Milliner
Unitted
Copenhagen
Frederick
Denmark
Hamburg
Germany
Christian
Alexandrene
Hakon
Norway
Absolon
Koege Bay
Christianborg Castle
Toes cut off to cure corns shocks Hazleton
John Bernoseki sought a corn remedy at a Hazleton drug store after his wife amputated the little toes of both feet to treat corns. New growths are appearing on other toes.
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Hazleton
John Bernoseki
Taft Heads North for Republican Nomination Tour
President Taft, his voice husky from a strenuous Ohio speaking tour, left Cleveland to continue through northern counties. He planned stops in nine towns en route to Toledo where he would speak again that night.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Taft
Toledo
Matthews elected moderator of Presbyterian Church
Dr. M. A. Matthews of Seattle’s First Presbyterian was chosen moderator on the first ballot at the 124th General Assembly in Louisville, Ky, receiving 418 of 686 votes. The Seattle church, the denomination’s largest in the nation, has grown from 400 to 4600 members under his leadership since 1902. The pastor, a lawyer and physician, is known for civic work and is expected to return with a large celebration planned for June 1.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church of
Seattle
Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
Louieville
Dr. Matthews
West
Matthews
Calhoun
Dalton
Jackson, Tenn
First Presbyterian Church
Dor Matthews
Claim tallies for 1912 party nominations in Washington
Report lists delegate counts for Republicans and Democrats with Taft Roosevelt Clark Wilson Underwood Marshall Baldwin Burke Harmon and uninstructed groups. Totals show required for choice and contested or conceded delegates across campaigns.
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Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Clark
Wilson
Underwood
Marshall
Baldwin
Diapepsin Offers Quick Relief for Indigestion
A promotional piece explains that Diapepsin quickly relieves stomach distress from overeating or indigestion. It claims the remedy settles unsettled stomachs, aids digestion, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores, urging readers to use it for gentle relief.
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Pope
Man Rescued After Suicide Jump From Bridge
Dave Calbeck attempted to end his life by leaping from a Riverton bridge into the Duwamish river. He fell about 560 feet, was saved when blankets floated him, and taken to the county jail with two $100 checks found on him. Deputy Beebe and others aided the rescue.
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Cide
Duwamish
Riverton
Joe
Beebe
Calbeck
Shriner Visit Praised by Imperial Potentate in Seattle
William J. Cunningham, imperial potentate of North America shrines, praised Seattle’s hospitality as Shriner caravans paused in the city. He thanked Seattleites and spoke warmly before leaving on the Imperial special for the East.
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Seattle
William J. Cunningham
Imperial
North America
East
Mr. Canning
Husband Unable To Find Wife In Portland Search
In Portland on May 17 laborer R F Hayes of near Oregon City searches the streets for his wife who left him and their two young children Sunday. He has eaten only twice since Sunday and carries a child written appeal to Dad to find Muvver signed by Tom and Me, hoping publication will lure the mother home.
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Portland
R. F. Hayes
Oregon City
Tommy
Hayes
Woman Breaks Telephone Talk Record In Lawton
A Lawton Oklahoma woman set a long conversation record at ninety seven minutes. At a 45 cent rate, the call cost fourteen dollars and fifty five cents, surpassing previous toll-line limits.
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Lawton
Okla
Endorses Jail Reform Work Across Nations
The Seattle Jail Reform society at Mrs. P. F. Widholm home discussed Judge Frost of the Nebraska state supreme court protesting prison conditions. The society mailed a letter commending his efforts and voted to cooperate with reform groups in the United States. Officers elected for the term include Mrs. Dr. Mary Sillers as president and Mrs. A. E. Bloom as first vice president.
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Frost
Nebraska State Supreme Court
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Seattle
A. E. Bloom
Cora Thorne
P. J. Widholm
M. M. Null
Emily M. Peters
Jessie Martin
Rabbit Foot Charm Fails In Paris Murder Case
Ed Wilson known as Frog ay., an ex convict, killed America MacAfee in an alley on March 18. His body was recovered in the river below Paris with a silver mounted rabbit foot in his vest pocket, ending the search for the supposed charm.
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Paris
Ed Wilson
Wilson
Frogay
America MacAfee
Main St
Couple Saved by Baby as Blaze Engulfs Home
In Harmony Indiana on May 17 John Ramage and wife woke to their baby coughing from smoke and found the attic roof already in flames. They escaped through the front door with the child as the roof collapsed above them.
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Harmony
Ind
John Ramage
Child Drowns In Swill Barrel At Blockton Home
In Blockton on May 17 a 14 month old child of Mr and Mrs Edward Forbes fell into a swill barrel while playing in the back yard and drowned.
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Blockton, In
Edward Forbes
Blue and Green Rooms Benefit Pupils Color Claim
Marie J. Hesse argues blue and dark green rooms deter monkey shines in children while pink is advised against. The Chicago school board was long told of her view and its supposed 66ing effect on pupils.
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Marie J. Hesse
Chicago School Board
Al Jennings Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post in Oklahoma County
A heated bid for prosecuting attorney in Oklahoma County centers on Al Jennings. Once a train robber leader, he claims reform and vows to pursue crooks and grafters in office. Born in Virginia, educated at West Virginia University, Jennings once ran with a gang and was imprisoned in Columbus, Ohio before being pardoned and returning to practice law in Oklahoma City.
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AL. J. Jennings
Oklahoma County
Oxhla
al. Jennings
Virginia
University of West Virginia
Jennings
Columbus
Nfe
Oklahoma City
Mother Admits Gifting Stolen Goods to Son in Spokane
Spokane report states Mrs. Nelle Ryan admitted receiving stolen items and sharing proceeds with her one year old son who bought a bicycle with part of the money. Dalton man Daniel Carey, famed for firing the first shot of the Civil War, died this week in Georgia.
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Spokane
Nelle Ryan
Dalton
Daniel Carey
Morris Island
Fort Sumter
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