Travels 600 Miles to Surrender for Manslaughter Sentence
Edgar Parton traveled 600 miles to surrender and begin a five year term. Convicted of manslaughter earlier, he appealed to the criminal appeals court, was released pending a decision, and then went to a New Mexico border ranch. Upon learning the decision against him, he returned to Weatherford and was sentenced in county court.
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Weatford
Tex
Edgar Parton
Barton
Court of Criminal Appeals
New Mexico
Weatherford
Proposal by wire ends in marriage in Chicago
A cable message ending in a marriage for Misa Adelaide Franz, daughter of the late D. Franz, is reported from Chicago. The proposal sent over the Atlantic cable culminated in marriage on that night.
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Chicago
Misa Adelaide Franz
D. Franz
Bride’s Kiel to Chicago Alliance in Navy Circle
The marriage unites a known St Louis millionaire merchant with Lieut Robert Zimmermann Jr of the German navy at the Church of Our Savior in Chicago. The bride studied music in Kiel five years ago where she met the lieutenant. Zimmermann, son of Robert Zimmermann Sr a Vulcan Shipbuilding director from Stettin, serves in the navy and has been in command roles aboard the battleship Hanover. The couple plans to sail for Germany on October 15.
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St. Louis
Robert Zimmer Man, Jr
Church of Our Savior
Chicago
Kiel
Germany
Zimmerman
Robert Zimmerman
Vulcan Shipbuilding Company
Stettin
Hanover
Mass meeting volleys at Winnipeg as CPR strikers mourn sell-out
Indignation ran high at a mass meeting of Canadian Pacific railroad strikers in Winnipeg on October 7. Workers claim they were asked to return under worse conditions and telegrams from across the system show growing dissatisfaction, with a general sentiment against going back to work and repeated assertions that there has been a sell-out.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Puyallup Fair Opens Ninth Annual Run
Puyallup reports a crowded ninth annual fair with every exhibition space filled and crowds pouring through the gates as the event gets underway.
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Puyallup Fair
United Press
Puyallup
Flames Trap Dozen Women In Sleeping Room Fire
A fire at 1086 McAllister Street killed one and injured many as women and girls sleeping in a French laundry were overcome by smoke. Firemen rescued a score of victims, and damage was estimated at $10,000.
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United Press
McAllister
Po- Mee
Otto Alm Robbed En Route Between Yakima and Seattle
Otto Alm reported by police that he was robbed of 20 in cash and a gold watch valued at 116 while riding a train between North Yakima and Seattle Monday night. The incident occurred near the Reattia hotel foot of Jackson.
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Otto Alm
Reattia Hotel
Jackson
North Yakima
Seattle
Sharon Eyeglasses Offer Comfort and Quality
An advertisement promotes eyeglasses from Scchuchard Optical Co at 1207 Becond Ay, claiming comfort and reliable hanging quality with sticks to the wearer.
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Sharon
Scchuchard Optical Co
Taft Pledges Expanded Inland Waterways Plan
Taft pledged a generous policy to improve rivers and lakes if elected president. He said harbor construction for ocean steamships and the Mississippi system would be costly but a splendid investment paying dividends by reducing freight and unlocking undeveloped regions. He urged a comprehensive plan to mold improvements into a complete transportation system.
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United Press
Chicago
William HM
Taft
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Stagehand Dies After Fall at Keylor Grand Theater
A stagehand Jed Ward fell thirty five feet from a theatre stage at the Keylor Grand yesterday afternoon while Wasad White Broeiting slept nearby. Ward died three hours later from injuries sustained in the fall.
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Wasad
Keylor Grand Theatre
Jed Ward
Sheldon Keeps Role as RNC Treasurer After Roosevelt Meeting
George R. Sheldon will remain treasurer of the Republican National Committee after a conference with Roosevelt settles rumors to the contrary. The meeting clarifies leadership during the party’s fundraising and finance efforts.
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United Press
Washington
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
New York Manufacturers Benefit Seattle Sample Model Sale
The Novelty Suit and Skirt Manufacturing Company owned by Mr. Friedman offers a wide sale of sample models from twenty-two New York manufacturers. Garments include women's suits coats skirts and petticoats plus furs with prices from $4.75 to $75.00 and discounts on coats dresses and rainwear. Located at 1816 Second Ave manager L L Hoffman promotes numerous one of a kind pieces and early purchase incentives.
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New York
Novelty
Mr. Friedman
New London
Gale
Oe Minh
Alee Binch
Valen
Bomenaie
Novelty Suit and Skirt Manufacturing Company
Second Ave
L. L. Hoffman
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Patteree
Marconet
Fampus
Visting Neetie
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
First Ave
Arends Annes
Puget Market CO
Honey
Mme
Sheldon
Heonca
Ae Gogen Agate Duttons
de Feahese Hater
Fe Card of
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Clark's
O. N. Cotton
Strong Pair Ladies
Hore 1 Supporters
Ladies
Mack Combe
Infante
Infante Fiannelette
Tron Hens
Nh. & G. Corset
PTTS
Ladien
Violet
Sanita
First Avenue
Pike ST. Westlake Ave
Wwe Geneancee
Aker
I. X.L
Een
Enholm
Wade & Butcher
Brandt
Europe
Flist Avenue
Ore
Bic
Armour
Armour’se Faire
Reguilar
Healal
Hursday
Ivory
Timpahute
Kavanagh Co., Inc
Johnston
Fredlund, Hornberg & Larson
Third Av
James St. St
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