Poor Man in Hanford's Court Gives Blood to Save Life
George D. Swan Seattle Y M C A director of social work donated more than a quart of blood to stranger George A. Leudtke a 26 year old anaemia patient at Memorial hospital. Leudtke received Swan blood during transfusion and recovered enough to return to the Y M C A duties.
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George D. Swan
Seattle Y. M. C. A
Memorial Hospital
George A. Leudtke
Swan
Leudtke
City Hospital
Lendtke
Association
William C. Speidel
Leudthe
Judge Grants New Trial Over Word Any In $12,000 Arm Loss Case
In Hanford court Eli Melocich, a laborer who lost his right arm after Stone-Webster equipment operated unguarded at Snoqualmie, saw a $12,262 verdict set aside. Judge Hanford ruled the word any in the instruction prejudicial, ordering a new trial. The decision hinges on a single word and raises questions over the verdict’s size.
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Hanford
Eli Melocich
Stone-Webster Engineering Corporation
Snoqualmie
Kent and
McCord
Stone-Webster Corporation
Herbert W. Meyers
Melodich
Washington
Meyers
Indictments Expected in Pacific Coast Plumbing Trust
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles is to indict plumbing robbers for alleged Sherman Act violations. The target group includes over 40 California Oregon and Washington firms within the Pacific Coast Plumbing Supply Company. Government sources say 890 manufacturing concerns, corporations and individuals form the affilitating group with about 700 million dollars in capital. The alleged monopoly operates a black list and restrains trade from a New York based national committee of the Confederate Supply association led by secretary F P Hanley.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Federal Grand Jury
California
Oregon
Washington
Pacific Coast Plumbing Supply Company
Combine
New York City
National Committee of the Confederate Supply Association
F P
Hanley
New Battle at Tripoli Saintsence of Italian Advance
Italian forces reinforced by troopships began an advance on Turkish forts around Tripoli as battleships shelled the defenses. Italian artillery joined in and heavy fighting persisted for hours with substantial casualties on both sides reported.
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United Press
Tripoli
Books and records seized in MacNamara raid
In Indianapolis on November 7 the books and records of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers were seized and are now in United States custody.
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United Press
Indianapolis
International Association of Bridge and Structural Tron
John MacNamara
United States
Wu Ting Fang declares support for Chinese Republic
Wu Ting Fang former Chinese minister to the United States publicly backs the newly proclaimed republic. He states that his experience in America proves the republic best fits China, a stance seen as a major blow to the throne.
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Fang
United States
Water Shut Off On E Pike And Broadway
Water will be shut off tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on E Pike between Broadway and 12th Avenue, and on Broadway between E Pike and BE Denny Way.
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E. Pike
Broadway
12Th A
BE. Denny Way
Death of John D Rockefeller's Father Revealed
The Cleveland Press reports William Rockefeller died nearly 18 months ago, possibly in May last year, with secrecy over his burial site. John D Rockefeller and his brothers allegedly kept details private due to fear of grave desecration or ransom demands.
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Cleveland Press
Rockefeller
United Press
Cleveland
William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Frank
Ida M. Tarbell
West
New York State
William
Growth of Progressive Spirit in Today’s Elections
United Press reports a test of progressive strength in today’s non-partisan delegates to the constitutional convention and a push for a majority pledged to initiative referendum and recall. Baker expected to defeat Hagen in Cleveland municipal race alongside New York, Trenton, and Mercer County votes addressing referendum propositions and judicial and legislative contests.
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United Press
Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
Tom L. Johnson
Frank Hagen
New York
Judiciary
Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Mercer and
Tren
Women Cooks Always Sober Says Crosby
SAN FRANCISCO CO November 7 The Washington Tug and Barge Co manager says woman cooks on Puget Sound steamers are popular with ship owners and prove more reliable than men cooks payroll shows women earning 50 while men earn 45 Foss carried Avon town with 175 votes to Frothingham 135, Foss 201 last year and Draper 104.
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San Francisco
Marty W. Crosby
Washington Tug and Barge Co
Seattle
Puget Sound
Crosby
Foss
Avon
Mase
Dem
Frothingham
Draper
Rep
Freddies Hunch Leads to Surprising Girl in Play
The court house reporter recalls a playful interview during the Moore stage production Mother. Twin boys fight on stage then reveal one is a girl, Miss Florence Perret, while the other twin Paul Kelly is accompanied by sister Rebecca. Both 11, they tour Brooklyn and have acting credits with Vita graph Film Co and other firms.
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Court House
The
Moore
Seattle
Florence Perret
Paul Kelly
Rebecca
Brooklyn
N. Y
Paul
Vitagraph Film Co
Rience
Florence
Santy
Big Day for the Kiddies at Seattle Matinee
Tomorrow afternoon between 300 and 400 orphans from Seattle homes will visit The Star and Moore management for a matinee performance of Mother. Children arrive with guardians and will be admitted as they arrive, occupying one entire division of orchestra seats.
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Seattle
Star
Moore Management
Weather Forecast For Boon Brisk Winds
Forecast calls for rain tonight and Wednesday with brisk to high southwesterly winds. Temperature at Boon recorded at 54 degrees.
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Boon
Nebraska voters choose three supreme judges and officials
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 7 voters elected three supreme judges one congressman state university regents and county officers. The Third district race to replace the late Jan P Latta drew attention as President Taft faced a Democratic challenge.
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Lincoln
Neb
State University
Nebraska
Jan. P. Latta
Wm. J. Bryants
Taft
Civic Center Plan Election Set With General March Vote
City council decides to hold the election on adoption or rejection of the civic center plan at the same time as the general election next March. Earlier suggestion to vote sooner was abandoned due to the lengthy report.
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Civic Center
Arrests in Toner Death Probe After Whispered Clue
San Francisco report says John Leary and William Lane were arrested pending investigation into the death of Sylvester Toner who was shot while riding with them. Toner reportedly whispered to his mother that the shooter might have fired intentionally.
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San Francisco
John Leary
Wm. Lane
Sylvester Toner
Toner
Growth of cities rewards landowners in Seattle lands sale
The message proclaims that city growth benefits landowners and cites Seattle as proof that north end acreage buyers prospered. It offers 480 acres at 400 dollars per acre with a first payment of 10 dollars and a monthly balance of 7.50 dollars. It invites readers to visit and join the group of purchasers.
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Seattle
North End
Furth Seeks Injunction Against Hanford Over Streetcar Tickets
Furth asks Federal Judge Ford in Hanford for an injunction to overturn the council's ordinance allowing sale of streetcar tickets at a franchise rate of $1. He contends the rule will cost his firm about $5,000 monthly, affecting ticket availability. Action postponed until next Monday.
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Ake Furth
Ford
Council
Furth
T Car
Han
Sford’s
Purth
Cotterill Mayoral Bid Possible After Spring Election
Senator George F Cotterill plans to run for mayor if affirmed as a candidate and promised citizens yesterday he would consider the bid. State Tax Commissioner Parish is rumored to run and J Redelsheimer shows signs of entering the race.
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George F. Cott
Parish
J. Redelsheimer
Short Man Sees Farther Than Tall Man
A brief line of wit notes a short man looking up can see farther than a tall man looking down. The saying implies perspective shapes reputation and perception in everyday life.
Strap Hanging Remains A Seattle Transit Habit
Street car riders in Seattle largely choose to hang from straps as cars fail to provide enough seating. Patrons prefer standing on street corners or gripping straps to pass time, with some calling the lack of seats a borough issue. The article questions the street car company’s service levels and franchise obligations.
Taft Registers in Cincinnati Asks For Lawyer Occupation
Taft presented his certificate at a Cincinnati polling place and stated his occupation as a lawyer, adding that he may need his business soon. The remark underscores his readiness to resume legal practice if required.
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Cincinnati
Taft
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