School Principal Forced to Decamp After Domestic Tragedy
May 2 Portland reports a Woodlawn school professor, Pingar A. Milner, stabbed his wife during a heated argument over tea and family money, then wounded himself. Milner’s resignation was accepted and he was ordered to leave town as his family and authorities handle the fallout. The incident drew in Milner’s stepdaughter and other relatives amid a chaotic scene at the table.
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Pingar A. Milner
Woodlawn School
Geceptet Cipat
Portland
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Milner
Arthur Willameon
Prof. Milner
Mama
Theatrical Trust Fights Local Managers In Seattle Standoff
A vaudeville turf clash unfolds as the theatrical trust targets Orpheum and rival circuits after Sullivan & Considine push westward. Seattle declares pride in defending its theater scene as the conflict spreads toward the East with major chains and managers at stake.
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Seattle
Sullivan & Considine Eircuit
T Wan
Star
Orpheum Circuit Expands to Northwest Territory
The Orpheum circuit, led by the Sullivan Donardine Agency, controls top vaudeville acts earning 2500 to 9000 dollars weekly. Prices across the circuit run 15, 26, and 50 cents as theaters require large venues filled for every show. Management, led by Cort, has secured the Orpheum for the northwest with plans to open theaters in Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Portland.
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FF Proctor
Kohl & Castle
Kiaw & Erlooger
Sullivan & Considine
Chicago
New York City
Trust
Orpheum
Syndicate
Seattle
Pheum
Qwaleate
Central Ta
Sullivan @ Donardine
Cifcult
Iver
Cort
Northwest Territory
Apokane
Tacoma
Portland
Yukon Plans To Support Expo In Alaska
Yukon leader W. W. Meienes arrived in Seattle to confer with the exposition director and pledged Yukon participation and support. Judge Ballinger hosted the talks at the Butler. Governor Melanes expressed willingness to showcase the northern territory beyond boundary lines, returning north after winter in Ottawa.
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Yukon
Alaska
W. W. B. Meienes
Yukon Territory
Beatle
Ballinger
Northern Territory
Melanes Ia
Ottawa
Thomas Shepard
Victoria
Barred Mohair Fashion Note From Street Costumes
The article describes barred mohair fabrics gaining feminine popularity in warmer days. It highlights green and blue fines on white ground, shirt and coat designs with generous length, and a matching blue Neapolitan straw hat trimmed with blue velvet and a large peacock feather plume.
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Fabrica
Witte Aims for French Ambassadorship Amid Paris Hostility
Liverpool, May 22. The post says Count Witte seeks to succeed Wedlidorff as ambassador to France, but Paris papers oppose the change.
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Liverpool
the Post
Count Witte
Wedlidorff
France
Paris
Steamers Nebraskan and Centennial Reported in Distress
The steamer Nebraskan bound from Seattle to Honolulu put in at Smith's Cove after a hawser became entangled. The steamer Centennial, sailing from Mercury on February 24 to San Francisco, was today posted as lost.
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Seattle
Honolulu
Smith's Cove
Murcian
San Francisco
Douthitt to Attend YMCA Officers Conference in Indianapolis
Albert G. Douthitt physician director of the local YMCA will leave today for Indianapolis to attend the Association of Employed Officers conference. The convention runs in June and he will also join the association directors meetings in Indianapolis on May 4 and 11.
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Association of Employed Officers
Albert G. Douthitt
Indianapolis
Douthitt
Graves chosen to represent government at King Haakon coronation
Charles H. Graves of Washington was designated to represent the government at King Haakon VII of Norway coronation in Oslo. This appointment signals official relations and ceremonial duties for the May event.
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Washington, DC
Charles H. Graves
Sweden
King Haakon
Erminie Opens San Francisco Season at Grand Opera House
The San Francisco Opera company opened the summer season with Erminie under tight prep time and scarce scenery. Cast includes Miss Aida Hemmil as Erminie, George Haldwin and Bert Bradley delivering strong performances, with Teddy Webban Caddeaux providing comedy. The production shows potential despite rough edges, and the Grand crowd is expected to return all week.
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Sfort
Healy
Dorcas
Pauline Hall
Aida Hemmil
Conrad Opera Comedey
Byminle
George Haldwin
State University
Marquis de Pouvert
Bert Bradley
Teddy Webban Caddeaux
Ines
City Council Approves Numerous Ordinances
City council last night passed multiple ordinances regulating free water use raising the Building Inspector’s pay to 150 dollars monthly amending the theater rules hiring a night watchman at city hall ordering the Denny Hill regrade authorizing a surveying outfit for Cedar River pipe work and authorizing the comptroller to advertise park bonds for sale.
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Denny Hill
Cedar River
James E James EB Scripps In Critical Condition
Detroit report states James E James EB Scripps remains in critical condition at his bedside with family at his side as medical staff monitor his status through the day.
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Detroit
James E
James EB. Scripps’ Condiitons
Proposed New Civic Center Plan For San Francisco
The legislature's special session committee discussed amendments to widen streets and repair city property. They considered selling the present city hall and acquiring Van Ness Avenue and Market Street land for a new center, using a middle-block approach with frontage exchange for widening. The April mortality report lists 647 total deaths from natural causes, fire, and earthquake, plus gunshot wounds and poisoning.
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San Francisco
van News Av
Market St
Peneline Center
A Genuine Luxury Table Queen Bread
A vintage advertisement touts Table Queen Bread as a hand free loaf from mixing to bake. It promises good bread with full weight and a genuine blue labeled product demanding Table Queen for quality.
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Table Queen
Replat Plan Approved for J. J. McClivia Addition
The city council passed the ordinance approving the re plate of the J J McClivia addition north of Denny Elaine park on Lake Washington. After years of consideration the replat aligns streets with the ground contour, replacing rectangular blocks with a plan more in keeping with the Denny Main Park addition.
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J. J. McClivia
Denny~ Elaine Park
Lake Washington
Alenuar
Denny-Miain Park
Auction Sale at W. H. Finck Jewelry Store on Second Ave
Auction notice for W. H. Finck jewelry store located at 16 Second Ave. Daily sales at 2:30 and 7:59 feature diamonds watches jewelry silver ware clocks and cut glass. Terms and conditions referenced.
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W. H. Finck
Second Ave
Remarkable Wale Piano and Organ Sale Prompt Bargains
buyers rush to take advantage of bona fide offers with savings from sixty to one hundred fifty dollars on pianos and fifteen to fifty on organs. reduced prices apply for a short time due to stock congestion from a large purchase, with upright pianos priced from 137 to 234, art uprights at 374 to 422, organs from 22 to 96, and piano players at 500 to 600 plus bargains on second hand models.
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San Francisco
San Domingo
Weill
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