Free-for-All Fight at Baltimore Democratic Convention
The piece outlines crowded factional maneuvering for the Democratic nomination with states slated to send delegations. Oscar Underwood is favored by big business, Clark is a stalking horse, and Bryan opposes reactionary influence while aiming to break the deadlock and possibly secure the nomination.
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Baltimore
Wall Street
Oscar Underwood
Clark
Washington
Underwood
Hearst
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Father and Son Meet in Death House of Prison
Dispatch reports the Indiana Michigan City death house tale of Nelson Fritts and his son Johnny. Johnny, once a troubled youth, endures reform school, repeated parole denials, and escalating punishment before killing a guard with an ax in his death cell, earning a death warrant and a state penitentiary tragedy.
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Fred Segal
The
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Death House
Michigan
Ind
Johnny
Nelson Fritts
Death
Papa
Johnny Fritts
Michigan City
Johnany
Fritts
Reforma
Reform
Atory
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Riots in Budapest Leave Dozens Dead and Wounded
Desperate riots in Budapest cause at least two deaths and about 150 injuries as troops fire on crowds. Police and troops occupy the city with thousands of soldiers patrolling, while barricades, fires, and clashes disrupt major streets. Official reports vary on casualty figures.
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Budapest
Gossip of Vin Aater and New York heiress wedding rumor
Short gossip item notes a rumored wedding between Vin Aater and a New York heiress identified as Miss Margaret An or Miss Andrews. The report mentions an interview and speculation surrounding an heiress’s reply, with no confirmed details or dates.
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United Press
York
Vin Aater
Margaret An
New York
Man Hanged Twice After Botched Execution
Antonio Romezzo, condemned for the murder of Tony Serafino in Lancaster, Pa., was hanged after an initial failure when the rope broke. He was dropped again, the second drop finally causing death after a prolonged strangulation. Romezzo mocked guards before the executions.
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Lancaster
Antonio Romezzo
Tony Serafino
Romezzo
Reinig's Body Brought Back After Cedar River Death
Chief Deputy Coroner William Borthwick returned with the body of Ed C. Reinig city electrician who was electrocuted at the Cedar river plant. He declined an inquest saying Reinig knew the switches were open and may have forgotten they remained open, explaining no clear reason for entering at 4 p.m.
Kidnappers Seize 13 Year Old Eva Lewis
Detectives chase two men who allegedly snatched Eva Lewis as she walked home. She says they forced her into a car and cut her hair, then sped away toward a suburban street car before she leapt out to escape. Authorities investigate the kidnapping claim from yesterday.
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Angeles
Foor
Eva Lewis
Oc Tate
Park Concerts to Double Budget for Summer Series
A city committee confirms doubling park music funding to 8 260 for 62 concerts this summer. Wagner Cavannaugh La Gourgues bands, 36 players each, perform Sundays holidays at Woodland Leach Volunteer university grounds and Alki beach in rotation. An amateur Seattle Playground band will add extra shows.
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Cavanaugh
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Leach Park
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University Grounds
Alki
Seattle Playground Band
Tthe Board
8. EB. Co
Desperate Battle Rages Near Rellano Mexico
United Press dispatch from Federal Headquarters reports continued fighting at daybreak between Gen. Pascual Orozco rebels and Gen. Huerta federal troops near Bellano. Federal artillery dominates the field, firing from five kilometers, while rebels struggle with incomplete range and dwindling chances of success as daylight strengthens the government position.
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Federal
Rellano
Mexico
Pascual Orozco
Huerta
Bellano
Reliano
Death on Eve of Marriage in Oregon City
John R. Dimick a famed lawyer and farmer of Oregon state dies in a house fire near Aurora on the eve of his marriage to Miss May Weatherford. Fire officials believe he entered the blaze to save personal property and perished inside.
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Oregon City
May Weatherford
John R. Dimick
Aurora
Dimick
Six Seattle Women on Jury Sets World Record
Six women sat on the jury that tried the first degree murder case of Mataro Sakaguchi in Seattle, a world record for women serving in a capital punishment case. The panel included 12 jurors with six men and six women, and they found the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree after 28 others refused to serve. The six jurors named were Susannah E. Clark, Hannah E. Gilbert, Mary A. Jewett, Mrs. M. E. B. Arnold, Mary N. Place, and Mrs. Amanda Knox, with addresses listed.
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Mataro Sakaguchi
Seattle
Venice
Susannah E. Clark
Howard
Hannah E. Gilbert
Mary A. Jewett
M. EB. Arnold
Lucille St
Mary N. Place
American Coast Ships to Receive Free Use of Panama Canal
The Panama Canal measure passed the House with a 147 to 126 vote detailing free passage for American coastwise ships and limiting railroads from steering ships that would compete against free passage. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, awaits final action and sets tolls for foreign vessels.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Dorelcan
Wilbur Wright Dying After Typhoid Fever Hit Dayton Home
Wilbur Wright, famed aviator, is reported near death from typhoid fever at his Dayton residence. Early today his brother Orville Wright said there is "a fighting chance" he will survive the day, though doctors offered little hope.
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Dayton
Wilbur Wright
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Wife Desertion Charge Filed Against Ashley
Helen Ashley swore out a complaint accusing her husband Ashley of desertion. Ashley runs an candy shop at 101 tid West show.
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Helen Ashley
Loue Ashley
Ashley
Weather Summary for Today and Noon Forecast
Fair tonight with light westerly winds. Feature at noon shows a temperature around 60 degrees.
Twenty One Fire Wardens Appointed by State Board
Twenty one fire wardens were appointed yesterday by the state board of fire commissioners with J R Welty as executive head. They will patrol all timbered counties except Pierce and Wahkiakum where officials will be named later.
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State Board of Fire Commissioners
J. R. Welty
Pierce and
Wahkiakum
Florence Roberts Voicing Love Over Fame In The Miracle
Florence Roberts defends her motives amid critique of The Miracle. She argues the play’s message centers on choosing love over vanity and money, insisting miracles exist only in fiction. She reflects on happiness, marriage, and the stage's hardships.
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Orpheum
Florence Floberts
Florence Roberts
Two Men Fight Over a Calf Ends in Death
Snoqualmie Washington May 23 The breaking of a calf s leg is believed to have led to the shooting death of rancher Henry Dillman by neighbor T L Richards who surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Moffat Richards offered no comment The calf belonged to Dillman who was said to have threatened Richards with arrest for the breakage The shooting happened on the Reinig road about one and a half miles from Snoqualmie Dillman leaves a widow and four small children Richards is being escorted to the city by Deputy Sheriffs Moffat and Stringer
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Snoqualmie, Wash
Henry Dillman
Snoqualmie
Wash
T. L. Richards
Richards
Moffat
Dillman
Stringer
Reinig Road
Thirty-One Girls Enter Star Aviation Contest
The Star aviation contest closes Monday morning with 31 applicants, all to be in at The Star office by Saturday afternoon. One contestant withdrew citing her mother’s objection as aversion. The event features Phil Parmalee and Clif Turpin at Meadows with a parachute drop from Turpin’s machine at 3,000 feet followed by The Stargirl act.
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Star Aviation
Star Office
Star
Phil Parmalee
Meadows
Clif Turpin
Wm. Morton
Los Angeles
Turpin
Petition for pardon for Gladys Johnson signed downtown
Petitions for the pardon of Mrs. Gladys Johnson who was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for telling a harmless tale to bury a marred past will be placed downtown within the next 24 hours. Hundreds of people have been anxious to sign the request and will have an opportunity to do so.
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Gladys Johnson
Freight Handlers Strike After Wage Demands In Chicago
The International Freight Handlers union representing most railroads struck in Chicago on May 23 after failing to reach a **minimum wage of 25 cents an hour** and extra pay for holidays. President Flannery had threatened the walkout a week earlier.
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Chicago
Flannery
International Freight Handlers’ Union
Citizens start fund for Newton Johns hero bootblack
The Star reports Newton Johns, a Seattle bootblack who saved ten lives at Colman dock, prompted readers to donate. At Seattle Commercial Club a fund box collected six dollars from six men, sealed for later council action. The club plans to seek a shoeshining stand site and propose city support.
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Seattle
the Star
Newton Johns
Bootblack
Colman Dock
Seattle Commercial Club
First Av
Columbia St
Star
Johns
Erickson
Goddard
Marble
How Many Have Stenographers Like This
An office note promotes stenographers with a bold query and a cheeky line about handling business for unavailable managers. It touts The Star as a daily source and urges readers to place help wanted ads to attract skilled office staff. Main 9400 is listed for contact as circulation exceeds 40,000.
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