Mien and Religion Forward Movement Inaugurated
A city evangelistic campaign led by Rev. C. J. Bulgen of Long Beach opens February 25. About 75 men attended a Y M C A meeting to approve resolutions and bolster local planning, with committees outlining programs for Bible study, boys work, social service, and publicity.
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C. J. Bulgen
Long Beach
Cal
T. 8. Johnson
Committee of Fifty
Ecommitteemen
Moon and Religion Forward Movement
Union Evangelistic
J. F. Giboney
Committee On Bible Study
A. C. Davis
Boys’ Work
D. W. Mortland
Committee On Social Service
H. M. Gilbert
Missionary Committee
China
C. C. Kittelson
Publicity Committee
No Penalty for Misuse of Flag
Washington reports a developing fact that there is no clear penalty for abuse or misuse of the United States flag despite recent charges and denials. The article notes ongoing discussion among officials about appropriate consequences.
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Washington
Jan
American Joins England Then Capsizes Accent
A man long in England believes he has shed the American manner and accent until a return trip. At Euston he asks the clerk for “First class to Liverpool” and is told “Five dollars and a half, colonel,” a wry reminder of his lingering transatlantic speech.
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England
Liverpool
Euston
London Tatler
Faint heart wins a witty turn in romance tale
A wealthy old man begs a beautiful actress to marry him despite his weak heart. She asks for happiness in the short years he has, and he pleads. She agrees, challenging the proverb that a faint heart never wins a fair lady.
Remarkable Work in English Language Pronunciation
A Washington Star quotation explores what is deemed the most remarkable English work. Miss Cayenne says the standout is how some Englishmen pronounce the language, highlighting pronunciation as a notable linguistic feature.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Statesmanlike Answer Sparks Derby in Courier-Journal
Quotation marks a father and son exchange about harming a neighbor child. The line “Johnny, were you beating that little boy next door?” leads to the boy’s reply “Certainly not, pa. I was just going through some maneuvers.” attributed to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
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Johnny
Louisville Courier-Journal
Changed His Mind
A brief Baltimore American snippet notes Naggsby doubts returning to work for the same employers while Wagesby recalls saying he would never work there again, yet the group has reconsidered and asks him to return.
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Naggsby
Wagesby
Baltimore American
Kind Thoughts Will Heal Through Gentle Words
A brief note urges kindness toward others, suggesting positive thoughts toward people can lead to supportive words and a kinder outlook. The message emphasizes self-care through compassionate attitudes and mutual respect.
Open to Adjustment in Puck Cartoon Exchange
In a humorous Puck cartoon exchange a character worries about leaving a cat and parrot with no food. The other dismisses the panic noting that situations often adjust themselves and suggesting the cat may eat the parrot.
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John
Puck
Plans Accepted for Temple of Justice in Olympia
Olympia January 13 plans by Wilder & White for a new temple of justice were reviewed. Bids open February 24 for a brick structure to house the supreme court law library and attorney general with concrete floors and iron steel frame. completion target December 1 1912, brick initially with future stone facing. Site near the capitol foundation near east side.
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Olympia
Wilder & White
New York
Temple of Justice
State Capitol Commission
Capitol Group
Supreme Court
Law Library
Attorney General's Office
Capitol Building
Musicians Install Local No. 442 Officers at Meeting
A regular meeting of Local No. 442, A. F. of M., installed officers for the year. President Claude S. Wright. vice president Sam C. Russell. secretary Harry Hultsch. treasurer Herman Crawford. sergeant at arms Clarence Winship. executive board Fred Read, Joe Reese, G. W. Blish. examining board Beryl Cory, Frank Nagler, Herman Crawford. delegates to Trade Council Harry Hultsch, G. W. Blish, Clarence Winship.
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A. F. of M
Claudes. Wright
Sam C. Russell
Harry Hultsch
Herman Crawford
Clarence Winship
Fred Read
Joe Reese
G. W. Blish
Beryl Cory
Frank Nagler
Trade Council
Dog hypnotized by phonograph in Greeley tale
Deputy Sheriff E. Peterson reports his dog Joker can be hypnotized by phonograph music. The dog sits before the phonograph and falls asleep after about ten minutes of whistling records.
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Greeley
Colo
E. Peterson
Joker
Peterson
Hunter Attacked by Skunks in Ravine Incident
Sterling reports James Gruis, severely injured from a skunk den attack while hunting with his brother. He slipped into the ravine, subdued by fumes and bites. his brother Frank Gruis then killed and shot many of the surviving animals to aid him.
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Sterling
James Gruis
Gruis
Eventeen
James
Frank Gruis
Fur Seal Closed Season Bid Faces House Panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will act on the Sulzer bill to implement the U S Russia Japan and Great Britain fur seal treaty. The measure is expected to pass as introduced despite appeals from Henry W Elliott of Cleveland and the Camp Fire Club of America for a fifteen year closed season.
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Washington, D. C
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sulzer
State Department
United States
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
North Pacific
Henry W. Elliott
Cleveland
Camp Fire Club of America
Hornaday
New York Zoo
Baby as evidence sparks courtroom debate in Buffalo case
In Buffalo the plaintiff seeks $1000 damages with a crying baby produced as exhibit A. The defense objects but the judge orders the stenographer to mark the infant as identification after lengthy argument between counsel. The case awaits a city court decision next week.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Self-Appointed Cop's Graft Exposed in Wilkes-Barre Case
William J. Gillespie posed as a railroad officer by procuring a policeman's star Club and revolver and for weeks earned an easy living by the ruse in the Gehigh Valley area, authorities report.
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Wilkesbarre
William J. Gillespie
Gehigh Valley Railroad
Train rider extortion suspect jailed on bail
A man described as targeting grain riders on freight trains confessed to a pattern of extortion. Detectives arrested him after his admission to working the scheme on multiple riders. He remains under bail pending the next court session.
Minister Believes in Advertising in San Jose
Rev. John S. Troxell former San Francisco minister now pastors Centella Methodist church in San Jose prints church cards offering to officiate at weddings and funerals and help anyone in need of his services. The article notes competition among churches including a rival using motion pictures to illustrate sermons.
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San Jose
John S. Troxell
San Francisco
Centella Methodist Church
Travels 1000 Miles with Dogs
Lieutenant B. F. Waugh traveled a thousand miles with a dog team from Alaska to join the Thirtieth Infantry at the Presidio. He had been with the Sixteenth Infantry at St Michael and Cordova before catching the season’s last steamer. He plans to return to Alaska in June with his new regiment.
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San
Alaska
Death by Own Action Not An Accident Ruling
Judge Windes rules death by own action cannot be an accident in favor of Continental Casualty Company. Mrs. Ira G. Rawn widow of the former Monon Railway president contested the insurance pleading.
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Chicago
Windes
Ira G. Rawn
Indianapolis
Louisville
Monon) Railway
Continental Casualty Company
Rawn
Loss By Forgery Widespread Across United States
New York report notes the rise of forgery crimes causing billions in losses. Experts cite $15,000,000 lost last year through checks and drafts. Banks now restrict new accounts to individuals personally known to officers or vouched for by a depositor.
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New York
United States
Albert 8. Osborn
Cuba
Advertising as a Promise of Clean Local Trade
The piece argues advertising proves good faith and efficiency in local stores. It claims advertising attracts a trustworthy trade, deters misstatements, builds public confidence, and signals a large, successful business ready to serve the community.
Bomb Thrown at Premier Yuan Shi Kai Carriage
A bomb exploded on Premier Yuan Shi Kai's carriage in Pekin. Two soldiers and the horses were killed in the incident. Security forces detained several suspects as investigators searched for a motive and potential accomplices.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Potato Shortage Rumors Lift Market Prices World wide
The Wall Street Journal cites a limited world potato supply with prices reported at 24 to 25 dollars per ton. Analysts note potential price rises as a short European and U S crop harms availability, with imports and farm price signals reflecting tightness through varying wholesale figures.
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United States
Wall Street Journal
Asia
Europe
America
United States Department of Agriculture
Russia
University of Washington to Award Bachelor of Music Degree
Professor Irving M. Glen announces new degree path for music students at the University of Washington. Graduates may earn a bachelor of music or a normal diploma permitting teaching music in public schools after meeting department and education requirements. The department showcases a metro style pianola with numbered score rolls to aid students in following tunes and understanding themes. The method aims to deepen musical appreciation and accurate rendition of compositions.
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University OF Washington
Irving M. Glen
Department of Music
Department of Education
College of Arts and Sciences
Glen
New York
To the pessimist from the Richmond Virginian
The poem argues against nonstop gloom and laments the doom of a grumbling mind. It contrasts rain with sun and warns that constant complaining leads to a crumbling house and personal ruin. The speaker urges optimism as time passes and light returns.
Notice to creditors for estate of Hester E Dunn Yakima WA
Notice is given to all persons with claims against the estate of Hester E Dunn late of Yakima County Washington deceased to present claims with vouchers to Parker Richards administrators office 426 Miller Building North Yakima within one year from December 20 1911 or they will be barred by law Dated December 20 1911 Harvey Dunn Administrator of the Estate of Hester B Dunn deceased Dec 20 27 Jan 3 10 17
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Hester E. Dunn
Yakima County
State of Washington
Parker & Richards
Miller Building
North Yakima
Washington
Harvey Dunn
Hester BE. Dunn
Postoffice
Notice for Publicaton Not Coal Land in Washington
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Yakima announces John Hazeltine Andrews of Nile Washington filed intent to prove up his Homestead Entry 06253 for the W% NW% and SE% NW of section 28 township 16 north range 15 east Willamette Meridian. Proof to establish claim will be made before the register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
John Hazeltine Andrews
Nile
Township 16
Range 15
Willamette Meridian
United States Land Office
Fred Reed
Wash
Senica
Moorman
Township
Range 16
Land Office Notice of Patent Claim Witnesses
Public land notice states that the lands near North Yakima Washington were assigned patent consideration with claims witnessed by James Jacobson Samuel James Markel Allen Shuman and Samuel B Williams all residents of Nile Washington dated February 26 1912 with Harry Y Saint as Register and publication dates December 20 to January 3 10 17
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Ister
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
James Jacobson
Samuel James Markel
Nile
Allen Shuman
Samuel B. Williams
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Final Hearing on Hulda Benson Estate in Yakima Court
In Yakima County Washington the Superior Court fixes February 6 1912 at 130 PM for hearing final account distribution of property and discharge of executor Gus Benson and his sureties. Notice published weekly in The Yakima Herald and posted in three public places. Witness E B Preble judge and I A W Barr clerk.
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State of Washington
Yakima
Hulda Benson
Gus Benson
G. A. Myers
North
County of
Yakima Herald
North Yakima
E., B. Preble
Yakimé
I. A. W. Barr
Yakima County
Superior Court
Summons in Washington Yakima County Case Against A V Wilson
The First National Bank of North Yakima sues A V Wilson seeking judgment on a joint promissory note for 1529 09 with 8 percent interest since 1910 plus 76 46 in attorneys fees and costs. The action targets property held by James Riggam and David Walker in Wilsons hands, with 60 days to answer from January 10 1912.
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State of Washington
Yakima County
First National Bank of
North Yakima
A. V. Wilson
Robert Dunn
James Riggam
David Walker
B. F. Ra
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