Prominent Seattle Women Fight Intermarriage Stance
A wide chorus of Seattle women condemn white and Oriental intermarriage and push for protective action. They urge legislators or mothers of influential women to safeguard American girls from marrying Japanese suitors while noting strong cultural tensions and social expectations across the Pacific coast.
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Seattle
Washington
J. &. Chilberg
W. D. Wood
Pacific Coast
Harry W. Treat
J. H. Jennings
Thomas Burke
Minnesota Governor Johnson in critical condition at Rochester
The article reports Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson undergoing serious illness in Rochester with his recovery described as possible but uncertain. President Taft is set to visit Minnesota amid hopes for his recovery and expressions of support from officials and citizens. Johnson, born 1861 in St Peter, rose from a drugstore worker to journalism, then politics, serving as governor and Minnesota senator in a lengthy career.
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John A. Johnson
Makfal
Criti
Taft
Minnesota
Fd Damson
Johnson
St. Peter
Caroline
Herald
Min- Guard
Peter District Union
P of Minnesota
Sequel to the Pony Express Starts Today
A relay of 32 automobiles begins in Philadelphia at 12 30 to carry a message from President Taft to J B Chilberg president of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The drive across the continent lasts twelve days with the Acme car first and the Studebaker last, speed illustrating progress in road locomotion.
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Taft
J. B. Chilberg
Philadelphia
Ford
Franklin
Acme
Max
Autocar
Stearns
American
Haynes
Cadillac
Midland
Pope- Hartford
Regal
Detroit
Premier
Chalmers
Buick
Velie
de Tamble
Oldsmobilie
Reo
Auburn
Mitchell
Thomas Flyer
White Steamer
Chalmers-Detroit
Studebaker
Easton
Seattle
White House
Washington
Beverly
Mass
Great Northwest
Riplinger Case Continued To Address Specific Shortages
The case of former city comptroller John Riplinger, alleged to have a $60,000 shortage, was set for trial before Judge Mitchell Gilliam but was continued on defense motion. Four alleged shortages are listed, covering only a portion of the total alleged misdeeds.
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John Riplinger
Mitchell Gilliam
Twell
Riplinger
Philadelphia Wins Third Straight 2 0 Victory Over Detroit
Philadelphia earns its third win in a row with a 2 to 0 decision against Detroit this afternoon. The low scoring game features solid defense and timely plays sealing the shutout.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Taft Attacks Beveridge Insurgents In Tariff Debate
In Indianapolis supporters of Senator Beveridge denounce President Taft for charging Beveridge Cummins Lafollette and Delliver with deserting the party over the tariff vote. Beveridge allies say Taft harms his own popularity on a 15000 mile tour more than he gains.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Senator Beveridge
Taft
Republican Party
Beveridge
Boston
Aldrich
Cummins
Lafollette
Delliver
Women robbed by two highwaymen on Ninth Avenue near Terrace
Two women were held up by masked highwaymen, one armed, late last night on Ninth Avenue near Terrace. They reported loss of a bracelet and two rings. Police arrested Percy Bigelow and Tom McCable after the incident, finding a loaded revolver and two rings on them at headquarters.
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Terrace
Percy Bigelow
Tom McCable
Assaulted by Two Bold Thugs
John Dannery a Seattle mechanic was beaten by two men and left insensible in an alley off Jackson Street near First Avenue South and Occidental Avenue. He lay unconscious at the city hospital with head and facial injuries and swollen eyes. Dannery had $41 on him when found and refused to identify his attackers.
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John Dannery
Seattle
Lew
City Hospital
Dannery
McKnight
Jackson At
First Av. South
Occidental Av
Rainier Club Banquet Honors Hitchcock and Clarke
Monday night at seven the Seattle Chamber of Commerce trustees will host a Rainier club banquet for Postmaster General Hitchcock and Walter Clarke the new governor of Alaska. The event, arranged on short notice, aims to rank among the club’s greatest affairs.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Rainier Club
Hitchcock
Walter Clarke
Alaska
Gas Overcomes Man While He Slumbers
Otto Wodrey of 2108 Seventh Avenue was overcome by illuminating gas early today while asleep. He was found unconscious and taken to the city hospital where doctors expect recovery.
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Otto Wodrey
Dr Lilly Addresses Seattle Sanitary Science Group
Dr Melvin W Lilly Chicago sanitation supervisor spoke before Seattle School of Sanitary Science members and said sanitation is a profession and a calling.
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Lilly
Melvin W. Lilly
Chicago
Seattle School of Sanitary Science
Witness decries jail confinement in Johnson case
Andy Kennard, a colored witness, says he was held 80 days in county jail after witnessing the April killing of James Johnson by Dan King. He received only four dollars in witness fees for two court days, while officials dispute pay rules for jailed witnesses. Prosecution and defense condemn the treatment as unjust, with no clear explanation of the bond issue.
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Andy Kennard
Jameax Johnson
Dan King
Johnson
Kennard
Cape
Holzheimer
State of Washington
Morrison Davis 10 Gets Job and Home
Morrison Davis, a 10 year old runaway from the Washington Children's Home, is hopeful after a Star report sparked inquiries. If a suitable home is found, he will have a stable job and loving care.
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Morrison Davis
Washington Children's Home
Star
Morrison
Wrights Set New World Aero Record With Passengers
Orville Wright, the Dayton aviator, established a new world aeroplane record with passengers by flying one hour, 35 minutes and 47 seconds. He surpassed his own previous record by five minutes.
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United Press
Bhrlin
Orville Wright
Dayton
Wright
STILL THINKS HO ATTORNEY MISUSED HIM IN BRIGHTON BEACH CASE
Arthur George the Brighton Beach murderer again accused his former attorney Fred Peterson of stealing his property and deserting him. Peterson denied taking papers, saying he only retrieved George’s trunk keys to access items he claims, while Judge Gillam appointed Thomas J. Horner after Peterson’s withdrawal. George warned against retaliation and urged a guilty plea if the new attorney fails.
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Arthur George
Brighton Beach
Fred H. Peterson
Gil Ham
Bar Association
George
Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Grand Hotel
King Proved Himself Innocent to a Jury
After hours of deliberation the jury found Dan King not guilty in the April 22 1909 killing of Jim Johnson. King testified himself and impressed the jurors taking the stand and pleading self defense.
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King
Dan King
Jim Johnson
Immigrant Man Hurt in Streetcar Fall on Meridian Route
A Roanoke Indiana arrival, 8 W. White, slipped from a Meridian street car at Third and Union this morning. He sustained severe scalp wounds, was taken to a nearby physician, then returned to his hotel.
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Meridian Av
8. W. White
Roanoke
Third and
Union
Where Is He The Mythical Mr Cooper Spotted In Seattle
A pseudonymous "Mr Cooper" or "Mythical Mr Cooper" is said to be in Seattle aiding the Establishment of a new headquarters. Reporters questioned Ballard and a local store manager, who denied seeing him. The tale claims a 36 year old fortune of 90 million from selling concoctions and kin to Dr Cooper.
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R. T. Ballard
Cooper” Outfit
J. H. Appleton
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
The
Star
Ballard
Dr. Appleton
Seattle
Dr. Cooper
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Port Angeles
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San Francisco
College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Maing
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ROCHE
Minn
Wehcheen
MH. Taft
George F. Vanderveer
Drville Wright Hho
Tacoma
Portland
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