Griffiths Criticizes Poindexter At Kent Campaign Talk
Judge Austin B. Griffiths Republican Senate candidate spoke to more than 200 at the Kent opera house Thursday night. He denounced Sen ator Miles Poindexter for betraying Bremerton for “More tnland,” cited California interests backing Poindexter, and argued anti labor laws fail. He urged free labor through progress and equitable partnership. He urged a salt water man in the senate and noted six of nine senators since statehood came from the east side. He planned to speak Friday night at Auburn and Ballard.
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Austin B. Griffiths
Miles Poindexter
Bremerton
Tnland
California
Poindexter
Newberry
Griffiths
Senate
Auburn
Ballard
Cohen Seeks to Be Solon
Candidate Cohen pursues a seat in the Solon city council as a broad campaign focuses on reform and community issues. Supporters cite experience in local boards and a plan to improve services. Opponents question costs and long term impact of proposed measures.
Duel tragedy as wife forces husband to challenge foe
In Trieste Signora Margherita Macchi provoked her husband to duel with Austrian Conrad Kuhrman after calling her "an old cat" in a dispute. Macchi was killed in the confrontation. In Cardiff diamond dealer Leonard Silverman hid $75,000 in jewels in a teapot, then found they were missing the next morning.
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Trieste
Signora
Margherita Macchi
Conrad Kuhrman
Kuhrman
Macchi
Cardiff
Leonard Sil Verman
A Quarter of an Ounce Leads to Tragic Prohibition Tale
Portland report details a 25-35 caliber lead pellet used by Phillip Warren to kill Glenn H. Price and Grover C. Todd on a Grand Ronde reservation. The piece notes Price’s ruined home life, impact on local merchants, and looming federal hangings, while musing on a retroactive bonus bill for widowed relatives.
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Portland
Phillip Warren
Grand Ronde
Price
Federal
Lincoln’s apology and first firecrackers for Col. Crouch
In Olympia Col. J. G. Crouch recalls Abraham Lincoln as a boy, receiving Lincoln’s apology and his first firecrackers. The tale recounts Crouch’s Springfield upbringing, a boyhood egg theft episode, and Lincoln’s stern yet kindly intervention.
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Olympia
Sept
Abraham Lincoln
J. G. Crouch
Lincoln
Crouch
Springfield
Beatrice Edwards Walks 560 Miles While Job Hunting
Mrs Beatrice Edwards collapsed in Hull England after walking 560 miles while carrying her infant child in search of work.
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Hull
Eng
Beatrice Edwards
Robbers Stripping Four Passengers Robbery Near Barcelona
Four passengers were stripped of clothing by two bandits who stopped an automobile near Barcelona and fled with the car. In St Louis a woman set fire to paint shop materials causing the store to burn. a Miss Handa survived. In New Castle England Robert Stewart, in manacles for trial, escaped when a woman tripped a guard.
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Madrid
Barcelona
ST. Louis
Marion Hands
Handa
New Castle
Eng
Robert Stewart
Manacles
England Moves to Deport Mexicans Amid Emigration Clamp
London officials ordered the deportation of three Mexican suspects accused of emigrating illegally. All three were armed when arrested.
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England
London
Lincoln's pardon and surprise in schoolroom tale
A boy apologizes to Lincoln after a mistaken accusation of stealing his eyes. Lincoln forgives with a student-like gesture and returns with firecrackers to ease the hurt. Nearby, Oxford undergraduates coach 1,000 town boys in cricket weekly on campus.
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Mr. Crouch
Lincoln
Oxford
Oh What a Time Is Fixed for Tonight in Montana
A lively local notice invitesMontanans and guests to De Honey’s academy for an evening event with Beattie attendees. Preparations include branded guards at entry to curb excess, Sagebrush adornments, and The Wayfarer sheep aiding the orchestration of festivities.
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Beattie
Fair Terprichore
de Honey
Academy
Genta
Women Form Human Chain Rescue Boy From Lake Michigan
Eleven women formed a human chain to rescue 12 year old Richard Prosser from Lake Michigan near Chicago on a calm September day. The incident highlighted quick action by bystanders and effective water safety awareness in the community.
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Chicago
Elieven
Richard L’rorser
Lake Michigan
Teuton Films Sold to U. S. for American Theaters
Vienna reports that sixteen Austrian and German film plays have been purchased for exhibition in United States mov ing picture theaters.
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Vienna
Gaines Vows to Cut County Costs by Eliminating Unneeded Posts
William A. Gaines, candidate for county commissioner in the First district, says he will save funds not by cutting wages but by abolishing needless positions and stopping waste. He argues to eliminate the superintendent and assistant superintendent roles of county buildings.
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William A. Gaines
Gaines
Bloodhounds Trail and Capture Youth
Bloodhounds tracked and recaptured 16 year old Richard Claremont in Bristol after he escaped from Warminster reformatory.
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Bristol
Eng
Warminster Reformatory
Richard Claremont
High Heel Causes Death of Tourist in Switzerland
English tourist Mrs. Ashburton Key died after her high heel snagged on a cliff edge in Geneva causing a 300 foot fall. Authorities report the accident occurred during a visit to the scenic overlook near the city.
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Geneva
Sept
Brattle Newsboys Relay Race At Denny Field Saturday
The Brattle newsboys championship relay event starts at 146 p m Saturday at Denny field under the Beat tle police department. Campfire Girls prizes and newsboy awards are planned. Star carriers should report at the star office by 10 a m to see Mr De Hote.
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Brattle
Denny Field
Beattle
Star Office
de Hote
Broker Charged With Grand Larceny In City Case
A broker at 1202 Hoge Building was charged with grand larceny for allegedly misusing about 2600 from Mary Kangley. Prosecutor Bet Jones filed the complaint. J A Kangley, son of the victim, testified as prosecuting witness.
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Liberty
Upper
Uty
Norn Bet Jones
Mary Kangley
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