Ireland Rules Itself and a Rotten Legislature
London reports the Irish home rule bill passing the House of Commons for the third time with a 351 to 274 vote and becoming effective despite Lords rejection. The rapid decision startled crowds and raised fears of North Irish clashes. The piece criticizes the minimum wage case in Troy and mocks a judge’s punishing fines as a “joker” in the law.
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London
House of Lords
Westminster
Parliament House
Dublin
County
Tyrone
Johanna Hilts
Miss Hilts
Troy Laundry
Edward W. Olson
Troy
French Doll Tells Why She Told Story That Sent Becker to Death
New York May 25 The French Doll recounts why she testified to gale the Rosen murder case against Chas Becker. She describes a night trek, overheard threats from Rose and Becker, and a vow to keep her promise to her husband despite the cost. She states she did her duty even at the risk of sending another man to Sing Sing.
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Nicola Greeley-Smith
New York
Lefty Louie
Chas
Jack Rose
Rosenthal
Louie
Sing Sing
Rosenthan
Rose
Lily
Whitey Lewis
Dago Frank
Gyp the Blood
God
Mrs. Becker
Roosevelt to lead progressive push in 1916 bid
Washington interview with Gilson Gardner reports Theodore Roosevelt intends to rally the progressive party after returning from Spain. Roosevelt vows not to join a united GOP progressive ticket, signals a 1916 presidential run, and plans to press for Pinchot in Senate while opposing Penrose in Pennsylvania. The interview frames a high stakes battle over party unity and electoral strategy.
Rockefeller Jr May Hear Ludlow Tragedy Story
Judge Ben Lindsey announced that John D. Rockefeller Jr. may hear the Ludlow tragedy story from three women who lost husbands and relatives. He said recent communications from the millionaire suggested a possible meeting and would wait until tomorrow for a final decision.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Ludlow
Ben Lindsey
Neighbors Killed In Yard Work Collapse On 85th Street
On West 85th Street a bank 20 feet high collapsed while Nels Martinson a 62 year old plasterer and Daniel Keck 56 helped Mark J. McKeel 241 W 85th Street. Martinson died after being buried by dirt. Keck was knocked down but survived.
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W. 85Th St
Nels Martinson
Daniel Keck
Mark J. McKeel
W. 85Th Ft
Martinson
Keck
Martnson
Bo Sweeney Honored at Seattle Commercial Club Luncheon
The Seattle Commercial Club entertained Bo Sweeney, now interior secretary, at a luncheon. Mayor Gill and other speakers congratulated Sweeney in attendance.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Bo Sweeney
Gill
Sweeney
Lawyer Speckert Sues Rival Attorney Over Alimony Fight
A. J. Speckert, a spiritualist minister and lawyer, sues Frank Paul for 25 be 755.33 in damages after claiming a nail pierced his trousers. He seeks 1 dollar plus 25 766.33 for alimony dispute amid divorce proceedings. Speckert asserts good spirits aid him and accuses Paul of false alimony claims and seeking notoriety.
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A. J. Speckert
Judge Frater
Frank Paul
Regina M. Speckert
Frater
Paul
Lake must be patrolled says police to council
Chief Griffiths urged a lake patrol appropriation to aid in recovering bodies from Lake Washington after two boys drowned near Leschi Park during Friday races. He proposed event organizers fund patrols at Madison Madrona and Leschi in emergencies. A separate item notes a robbery on Phinney Avenue where Mrs Wynbeare lost $6 and a gold watch.
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Griffiths
Lake Washington
Leschi Park
Madison
Madrona
Leschi
Roosevelt to Visit Wilson at White House Tomorrow
Washington May 25 Former President Roosevelt will visit the White House to morrow. President Wilson invited Roosevelt to luncheon but the colonel said he could not stay for that and would come to the White House before his lecture before the National Geographic Society.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Wilson
National Geographic Society
New Municipal Carline Doing Fine Business
Division A of the Seattle municipal railway posted strong early results over the first two days of operation. Over Saturday and Sunday 5329 passengers rode, with cash fares $84.70, ticket fares $24.80, and tickets sold $49.50 for Saturday. Sunday totals were cash $93.40, ticket $21.80, and tickets $62.50. Officials express cautious optimism about early profitability.
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Division A
Seattle Municipal Railway
Liner hits iceberg near Cape Race in rough seas
A wireless from the Northern Canadian Steamship Co. reports the Royal Edward grazed an iceberg 110 miles east of Cape Race. The vessel was leaking slightly but remains in no danger.
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Montreal
Northern Canadian Steamship Co
Royal Edward Today
Cape Race
Ballard Man Killed by Car on Ballard Ave
Emil Norlander41? Wait provided text says 54, a carpenter, struck by Fremont Ballard car No.917 outbound while crossing Ballard av Ione st at 10:43 this morning. He died ten minutes later. He leaves a family in Greeley Colorado.
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Emil Norlander
Fremont-Ballard
Ballard Av
Ione St
Greeley
Colo
Blythe Party Arrives. Writer and Family Registered in Blythe
Sam Blythe and his wife and son Stewart, a Portland newspaper staffer, arrived Saturday night and checked into the Hotel Washington. The Blythes will depart for the East tonight.
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Sam Blythe
Saturday Evening Post
Washington
Stewart
Portland
Mrs. Blythe
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