Taft Roosevelt clash colors New Jersey May campaigning
In Newark and other towns candidates spar in a tight presidential race as Taft fights to stay in the contest while Roosevelt La Follette and Woodrow Wilson bring rapid-fire speeches. Reports say Taft may withdraw before the convention as state rallies grow heated and voters prepare for primary action.
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Jersey
la Follette
Taft
Teddy
New Jersey
NW. J
Col
Roosevelt
Sen Pla Pollette
Gov
Woodrow
Trenton
Roos
Corset strike leader jailed as workers pray for aid
Miss Josephine Casey and 13 others, including Miss Belle Gaunt, are in Kalamazoo jail amid a wage strike in the corset industry. Casey, a Chicago organizer, says the workers endure low pay while executives’ families enjoy luxuries, and she argues the fight justifies jail and even prayer as a factor in labor protests.
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Josephine Casey
Belle Gaunt
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chicago
Amazon of Fortune
Casey
Cleveland
Misa Casey
Unclear Between Married Couple After Shipboard Incident
A court granted a GI divorce after an alleged indiscreet situation involving a wife found on board a supply ship with engineer Matthias H Ma. The report notes an incident aboard the vessel near Nagesak, Japan, in 1911 and references Dr. Jasper V as assistant surgeon.
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United Press
Matthias H Ma
Jasper V
Nagesak
Japan
Ten Wives Yet Spry Man Remarries in Arkansas
Rock Arkansas May 24 Killow and Mrs Frankie were married in Lawrence county. Mr Killow has been wed ten times and has had ten wives. Several of his spouses have granted him divorce.
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Rock
Ark
Killow
Frankie
Lawrence County
Oregon Man Gets an Appointment in Washington May 24
President Taft sent to the senate several nominations. John McCourt is named United States district attorney for Oregon. Frank Bramwell is named registrar of the land office at La Grande Oregon. Cornelius O Keefe is named collector of customs for the third district of Arizona.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
John McCourt
United States
Oregon
Frank Bramwell
la Grande
Cornelius O'Keefe
Arizona
Robbers Take Safe From Eli North in Astoria
In Astoria Oregon on May 24 robbers pried open the safe of Eli North on his premises and carried it away with about 169 dollars inside. They aimed to crack it at leisure away from the neighborhood.
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Astoria
Eli North
Veterans contest invites Civil War war stories from readers
The Star invites veterans to submit personal war narratives for its Battle Stories by Veterans contest. Entries must be in by Monday to compete for a flag and staff prize. Beattie veterans eligible. Manuscripts should be mailed to The Flag Editor at The Star.
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Star
Beattie
the Star
United Press expands service to Portland and major papers
United Press announces extended wire service reaching Portland Maine along with The New York Sun Omaha World-Herald Kansas City Star and Boston Herald adopting the enhanced evening news coverage. The move consolidates nationwide access to complete wire reports for prominent newspapers.
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United Press Associations
New York Sun
United Press
Omaha World-Herald
Kansas
Boston Herald
Portland
Fidalgo Beached After Collision Near Clover Point
The Seattle steamer Fidalgo was struck on the starboard forward side by an unknown tugboat early today and beached at Clover Point to prevent foundering. The 14 crew members, including one woman, are safe on nearby rocks awaiting rescue. General freight business resumes between Soundporte. J E Graham to the captain.
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United Press
Victoria
Boc
Seattle
Clover Point
Here
Pide
Soundporte
J. E. Graham
Memorial Day Order of March Parade Arranged
Capt Powell of the Spanish War Veterans appointed by the G A R directs the Memorial day parade order. Assemble at 9 30 at Fleet and Pike with mounted police US Army Regulars National Guard University of Washington cadets Grand Army of the Republic United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliaries and fraternal groups. The United Confederate Veterans may join. Services at the Coliseum follow on Jefferson Street after a 10 o clock start.
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Powell
Spanish War Veterans
Fieet and
Pike
United States Army
National Guard of Washington
University of Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans
Pine
Virginia
United Confederate Veterans
Pike Street
Second Av
Jefferson At
Jefferson St
Coliseum
Jury Clears Hatton in Theft Case Moved by Sweetheart Tears
In Portland Oregon on May 24 a jury acquitted Steve Hatton of stealing $110 from his fiancée Misa Ia E Brown. Brown cried as she pleaded for acquittal while her divorce suit against Rosas C Hatton, Steve’s brother, faced default.
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Portland, Or
Steve Hatton
Hatton
Kansas City
Misa Ia E. Brown
East
Rosas C. Hatton
Miss Brown
Rosas Hatton
Japanese man sentenced to fifteen years to life in prison
Mataro Sakaguchi, found guilty of second degree murder by a mixed jury, was sentenced by Judge Ronald to 15 years to life. He killed Mrs. Taki Shinomoto after claiming she misled him about being single and obtaining his money. He pleaded self defense.
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Mataro Sakaguchi
Ronald
Sakaguchi
Taki Shinomoto
Nape
Kennedy
Thos. Herner
Louise
Wilson
Tacoma
Caleary
Laura Jordan
Planket
Wilton
Ning Wilkeon
Bety Hotel
Wilpon
Hhe
Wilken
Plankington
Star Seeks First Woman Birdman for Meadows Flight
Verne Porter seeks candidacy for the official first woman birdman to fly at the Meadows with Parmalee next week. Twenty third applicant Mise Porter lives with her parents at 3609 Whitmanav and must file by Saturday 3 PM.
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Verne Porter
Star Office
Pike's Peak
Mise Porter
Whitmanav
the Meadows
Phil Parmaiece
Parmalee
Turpin
Vancouver
B.C
Cromee
Hritith
Pellingham
Bellingham
Resolutions in Remembrance of Matthew Dow
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Seattle Union No. 141 unanimously adopted resolutions honoring Matthew Dow an organizer of the local Carpenters union. A copy was mailed to the deceased’s relatives.
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Matthew Dow
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Seattle
Dow
Carpenters’ Union
Aviator Grahame White to Wed Dorothy Taylor
Announcement from London dated May 24 states aviator Grahame White will marry Miss Dorothy Taylor. The ceremony is planned for June 27 at the village of Wilford.
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London
Eppeoeees
Grahame White
Dorothy Taylor
Wilford
Strike Against Sunday Funerals In Chico
Minsters grave diggers and undertakers in Chico strike today over Sunday funerals. The Ministerial Association appealed to Mayor Robbie asking a ban on Sabbath services. They argue pastors and workers deserve a rest day like union members.
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Chico
Cal
Ministerial Association
Robbie
Thaw Jury Trial Denied in Insanity Case Appeal
In White Plains New York on May 24 Justice Keogh refused Harry K Thaws request for a jury trial in the appeal seeking release from the Mattewan insane asylum The denial follows Thaws challenge to stay in the asylum while his case proceeds.
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United Press
White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Mattawan Insane Asylum
Justice Keogh
Thaw
Alaska Railroads Ordered to Comply with Interstate Rules
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued notice to Alaskan railroads requiring filing of rate schedules before August 1 and adherence to safety appliance and hours of service regulations under interstate commerce law.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fair Tonight and Saturday With Light Winds
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Light easterly winds. Noon temperature around 65 degrees.
Cubans Seek U S Aid Amid Rebel Raids In Santiago
Dispatches from Santiago and Bayamo rail towns report fresh rebel raids as Cuba’s situation grows unstable. The British cruiser Melpomene arrived at Guantanamo to protect lives and property. A case in New York concerns Aaron Morris suing his son Mark for 1776 dollars over an alleged monthly payment.
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Havana
Cuba
Santiago
Bayamo
Govert
United States
Melpomene
Guantanamo
New York
Aaron Morris
Mark Morris
Seattle Boy Waters Horses To See Show Circus Tale
A Seattle boy, up at dawn, waters horses for a circus ticket from a multimillionaire and enjoys a full day at a parade and the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. The piece contrasts his adventures with Vinson McLean’s son, who cannot share or earn his luxury.
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Seattle
Maw
Paw
Fourth Av
Republican St
Sonny
Pierpont Rockefeller
Sam Hill
Barnum’s Circus
Washington
Vinson
Ed Beale McLean
Vinsons
Kaiser Refuses Attending Hanover Prince's Funeral
Berlin May 24 The report that the Kaiser refused an invitation to Prince George of Hanover's funeral after his death in an automobile accident has stirred a sensation. It is also said he forbids any royal family members from attending the funeral.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Prince George of Hanover
John Weasley Hoyt Dies Former Wyoming Governor
John Weasley Hoyt, once territorial governor of Wyoming and for two decades chairman of the National University of 400, died in Washington today at age 80. Born in Washington, D. C., he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and championed the university project before four presidents.
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Unitec Press
Washington
John Weasley Hoyt
Wyoming
National University of 400
Washington, D
Ohio Wesleyan University
University Project
Yorktown to Be Sold at Auction
The gunboat Yorktown arrives from the canal zone and will be stripped of arms and sold at public auction. C Frere Champney, former Gould Champney architect, is planning a new Y W C A building at Fourth and Seneca streets, with construction costing about 400000 dollars and most funds already at the association offices.
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Yorktown
Varted Press
Vallejo
Cal
Canal Zone
C. Frere Champney
Gould
City to Exterminate Caterpillars With Fire Brands
Seattle authorities plan a citywide campaign against caterpillars on May 27. Street and Sewers Department workers will march with fire brands, joined by hundreds of citizens, to eradicate the worms feared to threaten plant life. Councilman Wardall championed the measure authorizing property owners to exterminate pests with a $100 fine or 30 days in jail.
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Seattle
Cotterill
Max Wardall
Body of Seattle Pioneer Matthew Dow Returned for Burial
The body of Matthew Dow, Seattle’s pioneer builder, arrived from Prince Rupert aboard the Seattle and lies at Bonney-Watson parlors until Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the Scottish Rite cathedral at o'clock under Arcana lodge Masons with escort by the Knight Templars.
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Matthew Dow
Seattle
Prince Rupert
Bonney-Watson Undertaking
Scottish Rite
Arcana Lodge of the Masons
Knight Templars
Married to pay an election bet in Denver
Miss Vina A Pearson paid an election bet by marrying Arthur Laughton in Denver on May 24. She complained that the Citizens party won and joked about the wager while entering the marriage license office. Laughton accepted, recalling the bet tied to the election outcome.
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United Press
Denver
Col
Vina A. Pearson
Arthur Laughton
Citizens’ Party
Laughton
Shyer Work Context and Onlookers Report
A fragment describes a harsh exchange about hypocrisy with a speaker named Willie Wander noting a greeting on a doormat and a bulldog in the hall, indicating a tense domestic or street scene.
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Willie Wander
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