City debates on housing social evil and policing in tense council meeting
Anxious to avoid public alarm the council weighs how to handle segregated vice and lodging houses. Mayor Miller defends restraint while council members clash over a probe and policing priorities in a heated discussion about keeping the city clean.
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Miller
Mayer Miller
Tals
Coun Rovelte
Millen
Weaver
Zhinden Alan
Police Department
Highest Salaried Monkeys in World Earn $41,600 Yearly
Paris May 21 These two monkeys are billed as the highest paid performers in vaudeville earning over 40 000 in 16 months Marinelli owner turned down 26000 for the pair They perform with Ethel Levey and Alexia the dancer at the Olympian stage in elaborate acts using props and trained routines The monkeys may travel to America next fall but face health risks from travel such as colds and pneumonia
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Paris
Real Mane
Marinelli
Monsieur
Madame X
Ethel Levey
George Coban
Alexia
Hammerstein
Monaleur
Monster X
Ae Mount & Tandem
America
Pacific Squadron Cruisers Arrive at Tacoma Harbor
The Pacific fleet cruisers under Admiral Sebree arrived at Tacoma welcoming the Japanese ships. The Tennessee and St Paul led the battle group to the south near the Puyallup river mouth, with 400 Marines and cadets aboard. The California and other vessels are due to steam into Tacoma harbor by Monday afternoon. No demonstration greeted the arrival as fleet week preparations begin for next week.
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St. Paul
Tennessee
Avo
Sebree
Boya
Iett
Puyallup River
Ta- Washington
California Coma
Inent Committee
Playwright at 14 Impresses Tacoma With Talent
In Tacoma Washington on May 21 a 14 year old girl Lindsay Squier astonishes audiences with memorization impersonations and recitations. A fourth cousin of Daniel Webster she has performed at young ages and now has written a three act work produced locally with notable success.
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Tacoma
Wash
Lindsay Squier
Miss Squier
Daniel Webster
Poetic Romance Unfolds With Fresh Direct Style
A manuscript evokes fairyland style with delicate characters and picturesquely beautiful scenes. Though lacking mature technical finish, the narrative unfolds a romance that feels entrancing and plainly directed by a true artist.
Calhoun Rail Protest Sparks Courtroom Turmoil
In San Francisco the Calhoun trial erupts as detective John Helms, the prosecution’s star witness, storms off the stand and challenges attorney Stanley Moore. The clash prompts the judge to rebuke district attorneys and defense lawyers before Helms resumes cross examination.
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United Fee
San Francisco
John Helms
Calhoun
Stanley Moore
Helma
Bee
United Railroads
D Burns
E. A. Moore
Heney
Byington
Garment Menu Notes Various Women’s Underwear Styles
Catalog entry lists women’s white cotton vests in high neck and sleeve variants and cotton tights with band drawstring options. Includes ankle knee lengths and lace trim knee styles. Brand or year not specified.
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Rasemor
Soft Dutch Collars and Chemisettes Sale Prices
Soft Dutch chemisettes with embroidery and lace edging offered at 25 and 50 cents each. Embroidered stiff Dutch collars priced at 19½ cents. Soft Dutch collars in several styles available for 25 and 50 cents each.
Wash Goods Sale Describes Percale and Muslin Fabrics
Values in 36 inch Printed Percale with white ground and small figures or stripe effects, 10c yard. 28 inch Swiss Muslin in white ground with plaid patterns and small Swiss dots, many desirable colors, 3c per yard.
Elegant 19th Century Bodice and Skirt Ensemble
Describes a two piece combination suit with drawers and corset cover or skirt and corset cover. Trimmed in med with rows of insertion, beading and Valenciennes edge. Mentions Tor 9 or Cluny notions for decorative trim.
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Nainsock
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Boston Sample Shoe Shop Co., Inc
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Seattle
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
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T Salogres
Windsor
Aan
Gggel
Dacement
Bissell
Hanement Intoxroom
Warner
Froe
Russia
Frederick & Nelson
Orpora
Buffalo
H. L. Klein
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Madison
J. B. Brisbois
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