Roosevelt to be honored in New York on October eve
Theodore Roosevelt will be the guest of the Progressive national service and the New York state Progressive service on the night of October 2. He will be hailed as handmet and sail for South America on October 4 to deliver lectures. Sh ongai ships shelling at Nanking injure an American sailor.
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Howard D. Thomas Company to Sell Rugs Direct to Public
The Howard D. Thomas Company, Seattle’s largest wholesale rug and carpet house, opens a consumer sale tomorrow after twelve years in wholesale. Prices drop 25 to 60 percent as stock is cleared to make room for new patterns. The firm represents Eastern factories worth over 20 million dollars and has annual wholesale sales exceeding one million.
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Jaws Lock Woman Laughs Triggering Panic at Factory
Jennie Ochinpa laughed at jokes in a Camden factory yard causing her jaw to dislocate. The 200 workers near panic as she screamed with mouth open. Hospital staff etherized her, reset the jaw, and she was sent home.
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Jennie Ochinpa
Indian athlete Chooes a Bride for World Tour
Carlisle Pa Sept 2 An nouncement of engagement to marry Misa Margaret Miller a Cherokee Indian maiden now in California is made by James Thorpe the famous Indian athlete and member of the New York team of the National league The bans will be published in St Patrick s church The couple will be married in October Thorpe plans a honeymoon tour during the Giants world touring trip.
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Misa Margaret
Miller
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James Thorpe
New York
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Thorpe
New York Giants
Boy of 16 Saves Brothers From House Fire
In Portland on September 2, Stephen Kurealo, age 16, grabbed his two younger brothers from their bed and carried them through flames down stairs. He then leaped from a second floor window to escape. He sustained cuts and bruises while the Kurealo home burned with no fatalities.
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Stephen Kurealo
Kurealo
Jesse Miller Injures Leg Twice In Fall At Washington St
Within a week of discharge from Pacific hospital after a broken leg Jesse Miller 24 of Rockdale Washington suffered a second fracture in a fall down stairs at Washington street and Occidental way. He remains hospitalized at Pacific hospital.
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Nine Cremated After Midland Express Collision
Nine passengers were cremated and the Manchester Express collided with the London Express at Hawes Junction. The engineer was killed and ten passengers injured as the wreckage caught fire and the dead were cremated before removal.
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London
Warden to Decide on Morgan Execution Next Friday
Col Law Non will decide whether to proceed with execution of Robert Morgan at Oregon state penitentiary next Friday. Morgan killed his sweetheart Virgie Hart a year ago while insane with jealousy. he has been a model prisoner since his conviction.
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Col. Lawnon
Oregon State Penitentiary
Robert Morgan
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Virgie Hart
Another Chance for Escaped Prisoner Hall in Oregon
Jesse Hall, a trusted inmate who escaped two years ago, was granted a conditional parole by Governor West on the parole board’s recommendation. Hall, sentenced in Portland for highway robbery, has been sent to British Columbia.
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Salem
Jesse Hall
Steel workers carve record 242 foot ribbon in Sharon
In Sharon Pennsylvania on September 4 workers bored the longest steel ribbon on record. The item measured 242 feet in length 3 inches wide and weighed 170 pounds highlighting a notable local metalcraft achievement.
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Sharon
Murphy Travels Far To Deny Divorce Suit In New Orleans
Clarence H. Murphy of New Orleans arrived in San Francisco from Var ia after a 7000 mile journey to deny involvement in the divorce case of Capt Henry C. Merriam U S A and Dessie Merriam. The trial had been delayed to allow his attendance.
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Clarence H. Murphy
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Kenry C. Merriam
Dessie Merriam
Col. Murphy
Three New Hamburg American Ships Planned for Pacific Route
Philadelphia reports contracts to build three ships for service between Pacific ports and Europe. The vessels will bear the American flag and be crewed by American officers, with Cramp shipyard invited to bid on construction.
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Dr Cook Plans Peak Climb To Prove His Claims
Dr Frederick A Cook vows to regain public trust by climbing Mount Everest with a three-scientist team. He says Congress should appoint a commission of inquiry to judge his claims and that the expedition will take about a year and cost 25000 dollars, with half funded personally.
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McAdoo Begins Day With Quick Cold Bath Routine
Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo starts his day at the Cosmos club in Washington. He and private secretary By Newton share a brief morning routine, holding a conference during an informal cold bath and while shaving.
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City News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents
Al Patton, 70, dies at City Hospital after being found unconscious in front of his shack at 101 Elliott Ave. A suspect was arrested after a theft of clothing from M Tatsuyamagi, a Japanese tailor. Nellie P. Hickey reports six oil paintings stolen from her home Sunday night. The Mafiila launches a five week cruise returning to port from the San Juan Islands and Gulf of Georgia.
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Barefoot mayor of Clarington walks main street in protest
In Clarington Ohio on September 2 Colonel Sam Teachappott known as the town mayor, walked the crowded main avenue barefoot emulating Sockless Simpson. He told townsmen to mind their own business and do as he pleased, a stance that has sparked ongoing controversy for the Civil War veteran in office.
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Sockless Simpson
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Labor Day Fest At Woodland Park Draws 25000 Crowd
A Labor Day celebration at Woodland Park drew about 25 000 attendees. Acting Mayor Bob Hesketh pitched the opening ball as unions organized sports and a dance ended the day with a sand pavilion event. A later Tacoma report notes Mrs George Heck aged 60 won the 190 yard dash at a stadium program with 11 competitors.
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Bob Hesketh
Christy Mathew
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George Heck
Class President Drowns After Lake Snapshot Gone Wrong
Edward W. Hutchins, 19, freshman class president at Queen Anne high school, drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Samam mish while posing on a log. Reuben Beckwith of Pendleton, Ore, failed to find Hutchins as the log sank and a rescue party recovered the body after dragging the lake. Hutchins was the son of architect F. Hutchins.
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