Duchess at Westminster in marriage crisis over Gertie Millar
London report says the Duke of Westminster faces a fierce dilemma between his wife, famed Duchess of Westminster, and Gertie Millar, a Gaiety star. Millar, connected to high society, challenges the duchess amid royal pressure to keep the marriage intact. The duke’s vast wealth and London’s gaze fuel gossip as the king’s death shifts the political climate surrounding the couple.
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Gertie Millar
London
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Westminster Palace
The Flower of the Ranch At Seattle Week
The Flower of the Ranch in Seattle this week is a highly pleasing musical comedy with pretty costumes and popular songs. Petty Caldwell and The Charlies Chester company headline a Grand vaudeville bill with novelty gymnasia and equilibrists. Motion pictures are described as as good as usual.
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Seattle
Celiseum
Petty Caldwell
Charlies Chester Company
Novelty Gymnasia
Equilibrists
Jingaboo Man Opens New Beat Season at the Moore
In vardeville whispers of a big season kickoff fill the town as Olive Vail performs a signature number at the Moore. The show marks the start of a fresh beat season with a lively, well received tune that audiences recall as the Jingaboo Man.
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Moore
Vardeville
Verity
Mise
Olive Vail
Donna
Mies
Starland
Classmates at Moore and Lois Theatres Draw Strong Houses
Norman Hackett stars in Classmates at the Moore theatre with Kernan Cripps and Carl Stockdale in stellar roles. The play portrays West Point life in its first act and climaxes in a scene set in the heart of the African jungle.
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Norman Hackett
Moore Theatre
Lois
West Point
Kernan Cripps
Carl Stockdale
Taft Prepares Western Campaign Speech Plan
President Taft begins speeches for a Western tour. He believes the majority support his course and will follow his Hamilton address lines advocating a tariff board.
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Taft
Beverly
Mass
Eevee
Hamil
Chasing Alleged Murderers Races Through Los Angeles
Heavily armed posses from sheriffs and scores of citizens scour Los Angeles for two alleged Mexican murderers. One group reached foothill country near Azusa and El Monte as they hunted Simon Sosa who yesterday killed a countrywoman Mrs. Sanchez.
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Los Angeles
Azusa
el Monte
Boy Scouts Host Masque Parade At Evening Event
Last spring the Boy Scouts organized a daytime board display and a large masque parade in the evening. About 2000 people watched as John Mitchel won best costume for portraying a negro woman with a troupe of pickaninnies trailing.
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John Mitchel
Bridge ends a beard era in Baybrook opening
Baybrook Connecticut marks the completion of a bridge over the Connecticut River. James Pendleton kept a vow to shave until the span opened, and his beard was mowed when the structure finally debuted. A parade of locals celebrated the milestone.
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Baybrook
Conn
James Pendleton
Connecticut River
Pendleton
Airman’s Body Hangs From Tree Near Tacoma Camp
The body of 40 year old Alexander Merto was found hanging from a tree near an aviation camp about a mile south of Tacoma. He likely died about a month ago, according to investigators who recovered diagrams of airships in his pockets.
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Tacoma
Alexander Merto
Stork Delivers Girl Promising $500000 In Will
In Scranton a baby girl arrives at Charles KR Connell's home just as a $500,000 sum from the child's grandfather's will becomes due. Chehalis records election registration closings for a Sept 23 commission form government ballot with 87 names. East Side Commercial club of Kirkland invites President Taft to visit Seattle. Norway factories produce fish paste and beef extract. Funeral services for Capt. Henry A. Caler, who died aboard the schooner Montana, were held from 2416 W. 60th St. yesterday.
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Stork
Charles KR. Connell
Chehalis
Commission
East Side Commercial Club
Kirkland
Taft
Seattle
Henry A. Caler
Montana
W. 60Th St
Florence Maybrick lecturing in America on prison work
Mrs Florence Maybrick the English prisoner once slated for the gallows for her husband James Maybricks murder now lectures in America. She focuses on prison reform and runs a camp for released boys, many with tuberculosis, aiding mental and physical recovery from confinement.
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Florence Maybrick
James Maybrick
America
Ala
Sherman Defiance in Atlanta War Telegram
September 4 1864 Gen William Tecumseh Sherman defied public opinion in a telegram to Gen Halleck promising to answer war with war not popularity. He had just occupied Atlanta and ordered citizens to bar sailors and traders from approaching Chattanooga. A separate item reports burglar Burghardt caught by police after stealing $200 from the Metropole hotel.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
Halleck
Sherman
Atlanta
Hood
Chattanooga
Metropole
Frank Burghardt
Pail Prank In Mining Town Sparks Teasing Return
A boy carries his father's empty dinner pail when a bigger kid kicks it. The first kicker refuses to mind then another boot sends the bottom out. The taunt ends with the older youth saying the boy’s mother borrowed the pail and he will feel the consequence at home.
How To Vote On Bond Issues Vote Against Large Bond Proposal
Voters are urged to oppose a $100,000 bond issue described as for a stable site. The text argues the amount is excessive for the stated purpose and questions the justification and cost.
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Not & Necessity
Civic Center
Bridge Over West Waterway
Westlake Ax
Port Commission
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