Series Starts in New York as Americans Meet Nationals
New York fans pack the Washington viaduct, polo grounds, and park as the New York Americans face the Nationals in a four game series. About 100000 spectators are expected to attend with Mathewson and Ford pitching. Gates opened at 11 o'clock and thousands queued for tickets.
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New York
Coogan& Dluff
Washington Viaduct
Polo Grounds
New York Americans
New York Nationals
Manhattan
Giants
Mathewson
Ford
Chicago
Philadelphia
Highlanders
Alki Point Suffrage Club Acknowledges The Star Aid
The Alki Point suffrage group thanked The Star for support to Washington women’s vote effort. They also planned statewide billboards urging men to permit women to vote. J P Daffy of San Francisco, national vice president of the Bricklayers union, arrived and conferred with local officers before returning home via Texas.
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Alki Point Suffrage Club
Star
Washington
J. P. Daffy
San Francisco
Bricklayers’ Union
Texas
Nearly Chokes to Death When Wife Makes Him Laugh
Loganport Indiana man Charles Miller nearly choked after laughing at his wife’s retort and swallowing a peach pit at dinner. Prompt medical attention saved him.
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Logansport
Ind
Charles Miller
Prices Cut On Wallpaper At Federal Paint Store
Advertisement notes limited time sale on wallpaper with aggressive pricing. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co located at 1314 First Ave near University St urges customers to see the deals before they end.
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Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co
First Av
University St
Generous Ando Charitable Wish Cites Foley Remedy
J N Regan of Missouri praises Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cured long standing kidney and bladder pain that kept him from working or sleeping. He notes Bartell Drug Stores and Quaker Drug Co distributed the remedy.
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Foley
J. N Regan
Farmer
Bartell Drug Stores
Quaker Drug Co
M. Stockwell
Hannibal
Clash Between Strikers and Soldiers in Paris Barricades
In Paris on October 13 a two hour battle erupted as 900 police clashed with strike leaders at the La Humanite office. Dozens injured including at least one reported death. leaders defied arrest as troops fired through windows and police pursued barricaded workers and supporters.
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Paris
Paria
la Humanite
Briand
Republic
M. Jaures
James
Spain in Revolt Threatens Alfonso XIII as Rail Strikes Rise
United Press reports a major rail strike in France and unrest in Spain that threaten the throne of Alfonso XIII. Preparations are under way to move royal family members toward the French frontier near San Sebastian, possibly aboard a warship to rejoin the king and queen in England.
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Madrid
Hendaye
France
Spain
Alfonso XIII
San Sebastian
England
Threatening Letter Targets Spanish Consulate in New York
Emilio Periera the Spanish consul general in New York received a letter threatening dynamite destruction of the consulate. He expresses fear recalling past Carlist troubles and vows retaliation against anyone who harms him. He is armed and guarded by detectives.
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New York
Emilio Periera
Spain
Periera
Albany Boss Barnes Battles Roosevelt Faction in State Run
Albany publisher William Barnes Jr, a longtime Republican nearboss, opposed Roosevelt backed moves and backed Sherman for temporary state convention chair while fighting Hughes' primary bill. Haines, port collector of Albany since 1899, was Roosevelts pick. The piece quotes a schoolboy essay praising country life and urges entries for a contest ending soon.
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Roosevelt
William Barnes
Albany
New York State
Teddy
Barnes
Republican State Committee
Platt
Timothy Woodruff
Hughes
Haines
Estate dispute over death of George A. Halil near Renton
Robert A. Devers plans to contest Hall s will claiming heirs include wife, brother, a nephew and a twister with an estate around 125000. Devers seeks administrator role and to set aside deeds of tide lands near Kingst station once deeded to Remaberg banker of Fremont. Hall vanished from Princeton in 1873 and wife relinquished other claims.
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George A. Halil
Renton
Robert A. Devers
Hall
BE. Remaberg
Fremont
Judge Hinck Attacks Humphrey at Kent Meeting
Everett judge W W Hinck denounced Will E Humphrey in a Kent gathering, accusing him of alignment with Cannon and tariff demands. He urged a fight for independent government and pledged to win, declaring both parties must stand with the people. Judge Black scheduled to speak at Kent tonight.
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W. W. Hinck
Everett
Congress
Huphrey
Kent
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
Miles Poindexter
Joe Cannon
Humphrey
Will E Humphrey
Judge Black
Renton to Have a Graft Probe in City
Leaked information spurs Renton to launch a graft probe. Beattle officials accuse W. H. Mitchell and subcontractors G. B. Duff and R. H. Wilson of issues tied to a leaking city reservoir. Mayor Ben Tichnor drew $3 daily for inspection after completion.
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Renton
Beattle
W. H. Mitchell
G. B. Duff
R. H. Wilson
Ben Tichnor
Public Roads or Liquor Cure Chosen for Drunkards
In Raleigh North Carolina on October 18 authorities introduce a program offering indigent drinkers a choice between enforced labor on public roads or admission to a liquor cure institute. The first patients have begun arriving at the new facility.
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Ball and Chain of Liquor Cure
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolinna
Baptists Claim 10000 Members West of Cascades
General Missionary L. W. Terry reported at the Western Washington Baptist convention that 10 300 persons belong to Baptist churches west of the Cascades. Chaplain Ora C. Wright spoke on reforming the criminal and John M. Linden schedules a revival tonight.
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L. W. Terry
Western Washington Baptist Convention
Tabernacle Church
The
Cascades
Ora C. Wright
John M. Linden
Billy
Canal project to start on Lake Washington canal work
Maj Kuts announced that excavation work between Lake Union and Salmon Bay will begin once the government engineers draw specifications advertise bids and award the contract. State official Roses informed him $100 000 of $250 000 Lake Union shore sale proceeds is now available to aid the canal. Government engineers will let contracts for $100 000.
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Lake Washington Canal
Lake Union
Salmon Bay
Government Engineera
Maj. Kuts
Roses
Lake Union Shore
Aviator Santee Dumont Quits Flying For Astronomy
Paris reports Santee Dumont the first man to fly has left aviation for astronomy. He is constructing a giant observatory at Deauville on the Atlantic coast to study the stars. Dumont says aviation was a fad after conquering the air and seeks new excitement in space.
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Paris
Santee Dumont
Deauville
Atlantic
Dumont
Seronautioa
Nude Girl Found Decapitated Near Colgate Creek
In Colgate Oklahoma on October 13 a nude white girl’s body was discovered in a creek. The head appears neatly severed and one foot detached. No identification was made at discovery.
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Colgate
Okla
Lackaye Sore Again In Chico Majestic Appearance
Wilton Lackaye did not perform before a large audience at the Majestic theatre in Chico on October 13. A poem he wrote on grease paint wrapping paper was found on his dressing room wall, joking about local pronunciation and Lackaye’s perceived pride.
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Chico
Wilton Lackaye
Majestic Theatre
Countess de Beaufort Arrives in New York Amid Health Concerns
Countess de Beaufort and her father Martin H Kilgallen flew in from Chicago and rushed to a taxi to a midtown tenement at 146 East Thirty first Street where Count Jacques de Beaufort lies seriously ill. Kilgallen waited in the hall while his daughter entered the building and declined to speak with reporters.
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New York
Countess de Beaufort
Martin H. Kilgallen
Chicago
East Thirty-firet Street
Count Jacques de Beaufort
Kilgalien
McGilvra heirs sue White City owners for back rent and damages
The McGilvra heirs file suit against Washington Amusement Park Co. over the Fairy City in White City. They seek 6182.76 back rent and 200 a day damages from June 16 1910, totaling 24600, plus ownership of buildings including the circle swing, miniature railroad, Arcade building, bowling alley, Cascade Canoe club and other structures.
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White City
McGilvra
Eust
Washington Amusement Park Co
Fairy City
Cascade Canoe Club
Curiosities and Local References From Seattle History
A compilation of quirky claims about geottie dirt volumes, Panama Canal scale, a hemp ship’s cable absorbing water, and one third life in bed. It notes Polk’s Seattle guide classifying the YMCA as an amusement place and mentions Bruce Shorta’s teaching past at Seattle High School.
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Geottie
Panama Canal
Polk
Seattle
Bruce C. Shorta
Seattie High School
Beattie
Andrew Chilberg
Scandinavian-American Bank
Senator Dolliver Improves. Doctors Optimistic
In Port Dodge Iowa on October 12 doctors report Senator Dolliver's condition improved after a restless night. Attending physicians say the patient should gradually regain health and remain hopeful about his recovery.
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Port Dodge
Dolliver
Supreme Court Hears Writ of Review on Ballot Access
Tomorrow the supreme court at Olympia will hear the non-partisan judiciary league's writ to compel county auditors to place non-partisan candidates for the supreme bench on the Democratic ticket. A decision is expected before Saturday noon, with potential ballots and party labels depending on the ruling.
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Supreme Court
Olympia
Judiciary League
Supreme Bench
Lken
Meat For Men Poets Highlight Cooke’s Pertinent Poems
Critics like Howard Griggs compare Edmund Vance Cooke to Field and Stevenson and note his pertinent poems appeal to modern business readers. Works such as How Did You Die? are cited for strengthening masculine resolve and moral perspective.
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Howard Howard Griggs
Edmund Vance Cooke
Eugene Field
Stevenson
Cooke
How Did You Die Poem Excerpt
An OCR fragment presents a verse musing on resilience in face of trouble. It centers on whether one meets misfortune with courage and grace. The lines reference beating adversity, rising after falls, and a stoic view of death.
Yom Kippur Observed By Beattie Orthodox Community
The orthodox Jewish residents of Beattie mark Yom Kippur, the tenth day of Tishri, one of the five great festivals. The solemn day of atonement follows God's command to Israel.
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Beattie
Israel
Former Kansas Governor W. E. Stanley Dies at Home
The former governor of Kansas W. E. Stanley died at his Wichita home. He was a prominent figure in state affairs for two decades and retired from public life six years ago after serving as governor. He declined a 1904 appointment to the supreme bench. Stanley's election marked the end of populism in Kansas.
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Wichita
Kas
W. E. Stanley
Kansas
Stanley
Supreme Bench
Burglaries Reported on Madrona Hill West Slope
In the past week three homes in the Madrona hill west slope area were burglarized. Residents say W. H. Woody lost between 150 and 200 dollars, while two other houses were entered with no valuable items taken.
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Madrona Hill
W. H. Woody
Bribery Case Ties Webb to Murder Jury Hears Tests
In the W P Webb murder trial at Portland the defense witnesses recount bribe attempts by Webb or allies. Irene Trumbull testifies she was offered 250 dollars to alter testimony for Mrs Kersch, plus a 200 dollar payment and travel to any U S city if she left Portland. Prosecution seeks evidence Webb killed Johnson to obtain money for Mrs Kersch. Johnson allegedly strangled and placed in a trunk at Union Depot.
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Portland
Ore
W. P. Webb
William Johnaeon
New Grand Central Hotel
Irene Trumbull
Webb
Johnson
Carrie Kersch
Kerseh
Miss Trumbull
United States
Union Depot
Othine Double Strength Promise Freckle Removal
An ad promotes Othine double strength from Raven Drug Co as a quick fix to freckles. It claims one night of treatment will clear freckles and improve complexion, notes high demand after summer, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Raven Drug Co
Foley Kidney Pillx Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Health
Ad claims Foley Kidney Pillx contains ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate kidneys and bladder and to cure backache. Bartell Drug Stores Quaker Drug Co. are cited as distributors.
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Bartell Drug Stores
Quaker Drug Co
Slim Woman’s Diet Pills Promote Quick Weight Loss
An advertisement touts Marmola tablets as a safe weight loss aid for women seen as too fat to fit current fashion norms. It claims pharmacy ready stock nationwide and offers a mail order option via Marmola Company of Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Company
Parme Hide
Detroit
Mich
Shaft Monument to Girl Victim of Lynching in Anna
In Anna Alabama Oct 11 citizens plan unveiling of a monument to Anna Pelley a girl killed by Froggy James a Negro who was lynched Washington Oct 13 Health Officer Woodward enforcing clean dairy rules reports a teaspoonful of milk contained 35000000 germs exceeding his tolerance by 23000000 germs
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Anna, al
Anna Pelley
James
Nero
Anna
Washington
Woodward
City harbor bond talk at Rainier Valley meeting
The Rainier Valley Improvement Association schedules an 8 eight o clock Friday evening meeting in Phalen's hall Columbia City City Engineer Thomson and Robert Bridges will discuss the King county harbor bond issue.
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Rainier Valley Improvement Association
Phalen's
Columbia City
Thomson
Robert Bridges
King County Harbor
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