Murder of Mary Phagan Ends in Frank's Execution
Leo M. Frank, superintendent of the National Pencil company, was executed for the murder of 15 year old Mary Phagan at the factory in Atlanta. The trial lasted five weeks with evidence including the girl’s body found in the factory cellar and testimony about nightly visits by female workers to Frank’s office. A negro guard outlined Mary’s admission of going to Frank’s office the night before her death.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
National Pencil Company
Mary I Bagan
Frank
Brooklyn
New Frank
Mary Phagans
Pencis
Vieira
Mary
Mary Phagan
Nome relief pledge by Tacoma leaders urged
Tacoma officials mayor W. W. Seymour and comptroller John F. Meads pledged the city will subscribe $500 to Nome relief regardless of legality if private subscriptions match it. The Commercial Club leaders, President George Schofield and Secretary Martin, said the $500 could be raised among Tacoma business men.
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Tacoma
W. W. Seymour
John F Meads
Nome
George Schofield
Martin
The
Commercial Club
Billys a Bug East Liverpool Report
William Rock, recently home from abroad, was seen in East Liverpool wearing slit trousers showing green silk hose tied with red ribbons and an anklet watch. A policeman greeted him with advice to avoid arrest.
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East Liverpool
William Rock
Estate Bequest Gives Wife Wheat From Penn Yan Farmer
Albert F. Dean of Penn Yan left an estate worth 26000 dollars to his son and allotted his wife 10 bushels of wheat. The probate note arrives from Rochester dated October 10.
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Rochester
N. Y
Albert FE. Dean
Penn Yan
Army to Give Up Cable Service
Developments in the plan to transfer the Washington Alaska cable to the post office department are expected soon. Major General Leonard Wood urged the change to free more men for active service, while a local protest was sent to Washington. The Alaska cable handles about $200000 in yearly business.
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Post Office Department
Leonard Wood
Seattle
Washington
Alaska Cable
Frances Alda to Open Concert in New York October
The ar rival of Madame Frances Alda in New York City draws Seattle music lovers. She will perform in concert at the Moore on Monday October 20, saluted by Frank La Forge composer pianist and cellist Gutla Casini.
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Mme
Frances’ Alda
New York City
Seattle
Moore
Frank la Forge
Gutla Casini
Socialist Mayor of Berkeley to Speak at Y M C A Supper
J Stitt Wilson former minister and socialist mayor of Berkeley Cal will deliver the address at the friendship supper at the YMCA next Sunday evening following the Sunday club session. Wilson arrived in Seattle last night and plans talks with socialist and other groups during his stay.
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Sunday Club
J. Stitt Wilson
Berkeley
Cal
Wilson
Seattle
Fairmount Improvement Club Sets Evening Meeting
The Fairmount Improvement club will hold its next monthly meeting at the Social Center club house this evening to discuss important improvements and outline a plan for upcoming winter meetings.
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Fairmount Improvement Club
Off duty officer helps avert theater panic at Grand
In Los Angeles on October 10, Special Officer Ketchum calmed patrons as a fire erupted behind the Grand Theatre. The blaze was put out before exits flooded, preventing a large panic.
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Los Angeles
Couness
Ketchum
Grand Theatre
Two Young Boys Overcome by Formaldehyde Fumes
In Los Angeles on October 10 Melvin age four and Lester age three sons of Mrs Frank McAllister were overcome by formaldehyde fumes from a bug exterminator at their home. Lester likely will not recover.
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Los Angeles
Melvin
Lester
Frank McAllister
Purroy Mitchell Nearly Loses Votes in New York Mayoral Race
New York on October 10 reports John Purroy Mitchell fusion candidate for mayor has effectively lost support and halted speeches as results narrow and voters shift.
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New York
John Purroy Mitchell
Fusion
Distances Saved From New York to World Cities
Distances from New York to cities including San Francisco Valparaiso Chile Honolulu Manila Yokohama Hongkong Melbourne Australia are listed with distances and a price figure. The data shows miles and a monetary value for each route entry.
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New York
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Chile
Honolulu
Manila
Yokohama
Hongkong
Melbourne
Australia
Lottie Mayer Debunks Foot Handling as Flirtatious Flaw
Champion long distance swimmer Lottie Mayer argues that how a woman holds her feet can insult and mislead. She staged a photo set showing correct and incorrect foot positions to illustrate her point.
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Lottie Mayer
Miss Mayer
Hermit Dies Clutching Wealth From S claimed hoard
Daniel Sorenson a 72 year old shipmaster lived frugally in Youngstown and died clutching cash and certificates worth over 3000 dollars. Neighbors recall a history of miserliness including a gunpoint expulsion of a nephew. Empty meals or none bought food. a sack of flour and canned scraps sustained him. The coroner found 1100 in a CD, 1980 bank balance, and 36 in gold.
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Daniel Sorenson
Sorenson
Youngstown
American Savinga Bank and Trust Co
Washington Trust and Savings Co
Singers Needed as Chorus Seeks Balancing Voices
In Asheville Oct 10 Conductor Donley praises the People's Chorus for strong soprano and tenor sections despite smaller bass and alto groups. He expects promising results at the December concert and urges candidates to contact secretary F Adalbert Redfield. A note mentions Alaska cabbages and turnips on display in Bon Marche window illustrating crop potential from Haines and Skagway shipments.
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People's
Donley
F. Adalbert Redfield
Alaska
Bon Marche
Haines
Skagway
Homer F Hanta
Haines Chamber of Commerce
Masquerade Dance Planned by Pythian Sisters
The Orthopedic hospital committee of the Pythian Sisters will host a masquerade dance at Pythian hall located at Firet and Pike on Wednesday evening October 29.
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Orthopedic Hospital Committee of
The
Pythian Sistera
Pythian Hall
Firet and Pike
You Can Enjoy the Best in Music at Their Recital Hall
A recital at Third Ave and University features top vocalists and instrumental pieces. Performances include Edison Diamond Point phonograph selections, Kimball organ, and various duets and solos by notable singers, with pieces spanning Verdi and Donizetti.
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Third Ave
University
Dmarrow
Edison Diamond Point
Phonographe Wonderful Victrola
Butt
the Kimball
Jase Henry B. Bishop
Edison di Parking Machine
Hollins
Donizetti
Melba
Daughter of the Gees
Big Metta
Bosc Cece Vo Cccee
Verdi Sombrich
Erina
Caruso
Scotti Mre
Monthery Lynch
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