Villa Attacks Suspected as Chihuahua Crisis Updates Rise
United Press report from El Paso notes reports of shots near Juarez and fear of a Villista assault on Chihuahua City. Carranza officials dismiss another attack claim, while refugees flood toward Juarez and Treviño faces sharp criticism for failed defenses.
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Webb Miller
United Press
EL Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua
Carranza
Villa
Chihuahua City
Gonzales
Trevino
Paula's Rise to Stage Life Advised by Newspaper Friend
Paula recounts how a newspaper woman helped build her publicity with a page feature. Aunt Rachel condemns the scandal and urges a name change, while Paula plans a New York debut with $250 and a potential chorus job aided by a publicity contact. To be continued.
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Paula
Margie
Rachel
Montgomery
New York
Emma
Stage Men Object Unfair Bonds
Auto stage operators led by A H Cramer J Williams and R D Woods protest jitney bond enforcement saying many others evade the law while they comply and feel forced to bond their business. They insist the system treats them unfairly and burdens legitimate operators.
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A. H. Cramer
J. Williams
R. D. Woods
Cramer
Pope to Hold Consistory and Talk on War
Rome Sept 20 Pope Benedict will chair a consistory in November and issue a declaration on the war and prospects for peace. He will create several foreign cardinals, with Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco among the Americans under consideration. Papal couriers head to Vienna and Berlin to notify Austro German cardinals. Archbishop Hanna, in his 17th year as an archbishop, has a noted career dating to 1885 with key posts in San Francisco.
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John H. Hearley
United Press
Rome
Pope Benedict
Hanna
San Francisco
Vienne
Berlin
Vatican
Italy
Edward J. Hanna
Rochester
N. Y
San Franciesco
Prus X
Scouts Hustle for Big Fund Campaign in Washington
Rotarians faced a Boy Scout campaign rally at the Washington Annex, with Harry D. Cross and Maj. EK. Ingraham as principal speakers. Scouts were allowed by Police Chief Beckingham to chalk Second Ave sidewalks and stage a closeup of their work amid traffic concerns.
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Washington
Harry D. Cross
Maj
Ingraham
Beckingham
Second Ave
W. E. Boenig
Seate
James F. Kersh
Wilkes Players
Orpheum Theatre
Ruth
R. O
Allies Lose Half Million on Somme
Berlin dispatch via wireless reports Anglo French losses in the Somme offensive from July 1 to Sept 15 estimated at 500000 men. The semiofficial news agency calls it a conservative calculation and notes British losses at about 350000.
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Berlin
Sayville
Somme
Bank Robber Edward Von Walden Denies Omaha Hoard Link
Edward Von Walden, a young mission bank robber, denies any connection to the Omaha suburb bank robbery from early August. He claims to have been in Los Angeles at the time and offers proof of his whereabouts.
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San Francisco
Edward von Walden
Omaha
Los Angeles
Missing dancer Misa De Wolf found with Russian troupe in Chicago
Misa De Wolf, missing since April, was found among Theodore Kosloff's Russian dancers in Chicago after a cross nation secret service search. She refuses to return to her mother in San Francisco and had drawn interest from Senator James D. Phelan and U.S. and Russian and British agencies. The search traced her from San Francisco to Russia via the Imperial Ballet connection.
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Chicago
Misa Winifred de Wolf
Theodore Kosloff
Secret Service
Three Nations
California
Edgar de Wolf
San Francisco
Mihel de Wolf
Russia
Phelan
Department of Justice
Federal
Great Britain
Europe
Imperial Russian Ballet
Mies de Wolf
Misa de Wolf
Police Rally To End Car Riots In New York
After a night of rioting during the carmen strike, New York police orders called for ending the violence at all costs. Twenty arrests were reported with 15 charged with felony. Subway trains faced stone attacks, surface cars were diverted, and elevated bombardments continued with limited property damage.
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New York
Carmen
Common law marriage ruled binding in Oregon case
Portland report states Circuit Judge Davis ruled common law marriages are legal in Oregon. In the Homer N. Ford forgery trial the key question was whether Ford had legally wed Carol Vogt in Alaska in 1898. The couple testified before a notary at Eagle and swore to live as man and wife, and the judge found the contract binding in Oregon.
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Portland
Oregon
Davis
Homer N. Ford
Ford
Carol Vogt
Alaska
Eagle
Dandruff Cure Ad Claims Rapid Results
An old newspaper advertisement promotes a liquid AR ion treatment to dissolve dandruff and stop scalp itch. It claims four ounces nightly applications will remove flakes and restore hair, then offers free consultations with Dr Macy at Byler Bids Second Ave.
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Macy
Byler
Local Grocer Ad Lists Meats And Pantry Staples
A historical grocery advertisement enumerates Choice steer short ribs sirloin steak choice breast of lamb veal roasts choice pork liver four cans Wild Rose milk choice picnics Anchor bacon and other pantry items. It reflects mid century retail labeling and brand names.
Sub warfare again dominates Berlin Reichstag scene
Berlin reports renewed push for submarine warfare led by advocates in the Reichstag as Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg faces a coming session on September 28. Von Hindenburg and most Germans support him while three hundred Socialists convene in a formal gathering signaling national focus on the issue.
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United Press
Berlin
von Hindenburg
von Bethmann-Hollwegin
Reichstag
Reichetag
Pethmann-Hollweg
United States
Bulgars Fleeing from Monastir Reported Frontline Push
Athens dispatch reports Serbian troops within seven miles of Monastir with sharp fighting as Bulgarians retreat from trench lines. Central News notes German and Bulgarian staffs have left Monastir and large cavalry clashes erupt along the Serbo Greek frontier.
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London
Monastir
Athens
Piano Contest Prize Winners Read About Extra 10 Percent Benefit
Contest winners are told they can convert their awards at Ellera Music House in Seattle into full face value plus 10 percent, up to 125 dollars, when purchasing pianos or players. Buyers can pay the balance in installments, with prices shown and discounts applied at Third Ave and University, store open evenings.
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Ellere Music House
Tts
Eilers
Ellera
Kimball
Marshall & Wendell
Chickering, Decker
Storey & Clark
Cable
Steger
Hampiton
Eilers Muale House
Third Ave
University At
Seattle
Eilera
Eveniaas
McBride urges reform and fiscal restraint in party platform
Henry McBride argues the united Republican ticket offers a proper alternative to Democratic governance. He condemns inefficiency and political influence in state agencies and calls for nonpartisan education and National Guard administration, a strong public service commission, short ballot, budget system, and constitutional revision to cut public expenses.
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Public Service Commission
Olitica
Republican Party
National Guard
Henry McBride
Opera Star Held as German Spy
Beauty of Countess Labia, a comic opera star, was arrested recently in Milan and is held on suspicion of espionage. Authorities closely watch attractive women they believe may use charm to obtain state secrets.
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Countess Labia
Milan
Italy
May Reorganize Commercial Club
Plans for reorganizing the Commercial Club were agreed upon Tuesday night as a large gathering adopted an amendment. The amendment proposes a government by a members' council with representatives from every trade. A committee to arrange details will become effective October 10.
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Commercial Club
Honor Cavanaugh to be feted by Chamber luncheon
Lieut Col Cavanaugh head of the Lake Washington canal including the Salmon bay locks will be honored at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon on September 27. The venue is undecided. The chamber and Seattle Manufactures association will merge exhibits in the White Henry Stuart buildings due to space limits in the Arctic building.
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Cavanaugh
Lake Washington
Salmon Bay
Chamber of Commerce
Tueday
Seattle Manufacturers’ Association
White- Henry-Stuart
Chamber
Arctic
Tax transfer tax amendment received in Seattle
Notice of an amendment to the new internal revenue act of September 8 provides for a tax on the transfer of property in charge of executors and administrators, received in Seattle.
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Seattle
Night schools to open next month under new supervisor
Registration for night school will be held the week before October 2 when classes start. A. J. Brown, former Fairview principal, will supervise. Classes will be held in all high schools and in Washington, Central and Georgetown schools with a focus on commercial subjects.
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Cooper
Fairview School
Washington, Central
Georgetown
Freshmen pledge loyalty at Meany Hall ceremony
More than 1,000 university freshmen will stand with bare heads Saturday night in front of Meany Hall as Professor Meany pronounces the Ephebic oath affirming loyalty to the institution. The oath was added to Washington's traditions last year.
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Meany
Washington
Come-back Man Rejuvenated by Haarlem Oil Capsules
Weakened by overwork and poor habits, the ad claims Haarlem Oil Capsules restore health. Three capsules daily supposedly combat uric acid, kidney, and stomach issues and return strength, with a money-back guarantee through Owl Drug Co.
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Haarlem
Holland
Owl Drug Co
Alkali in Soap Harms Hair. Use Coconut Oil Instead
A past newspaper ad warns that most soaps and shampoos contain excessive alkali that dry the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends using ordinary maussified coconut oil, rubbed into damp hair to cleanse and soften. The article notes coconut oil is cheap, available at pharmacies, and enough for the whole family.
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