Millionaire Bequest for Dolly Baker Sparks Inheritance Tale
Coeur d Alene Idaho June 25 Dolly Baker a ranch resident near Coeur d Alene is named as heir to three quarters of a 7 400 000 fortune from Arthur St Travis a cattleman who made a fortune in Australia He died there and left one fourth to a half brother if found within three years Baker’s claim rests on a Montana romance with Travis and a Helena Montana divorce in 1890 Attorney Fillmore pursuing the estate travels to Australia seeking recognition while Governor Haskell skirmishes with officials over state capital seating and court rulings unfold with Guthrie Oklahoma City and Sagamore Hill politics interwoven in the report
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Coeur D'Alene
Ida
Dolly Baker
Arthur St. Travis
Australia
Travis
Fillmore
Protest Flares Over Honduras Tobacco Monopoly
A San Pedro Honduran tobacco district report says a government bill would grant monopolistic control of the industry and possibly sell it to the American Tobacco Company. Citizens burned bales in streets in protest as news later claimed the concession was not passed and the planters vowed to destroy more tobacco rather than cede to a state monopoly.
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New Orleans
San Pedro
Honduras
American Tobacco Company
Bates
Congress
Globe-trotting couple nears end of six year motor tour
George D. Cooper, son of Frank Cooper of Siegel and Cooper, reaches Longmire Springs on the last lap of a world encircling car voyage begun in 1904. He and his wife have traveled over 50,000 miles from New York through California and Mexico and plan to head east on Sunday if maps arrive.
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Longmire Springs
Wash
George D. Cooper
Frank Cooper
Great Mercantile House
Siegel & Cooper
Chicago
New York
Cooper
California
Mexico
Cream Vermifuge Promises Health for Children
Advertisement notes White's Cream Vermifuge safely expels worms in children and restores health. Priced at 25 cents per bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry at 10 Yakima Ave and C. W. Camp.
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D. H. Fry
Yakima Ave
C. W. Camp
Governor Haskell Follows Seal to New Capitol City
On June 27 in Oklahoma City Gov Charles N Haskell, who backed moving the capital here by about 50 000 votes, found a sign reading Governor s Office on his hotel door and rushed to the city after results showed the move. An injunction has been granted against him by Guthrie citizens during the one year trial.
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Oklahoma City
Haskell
Capt. Kidd
America
Guthris
Mahoney
Logan County
Guthrie
Lee Hotel
Tie
Oklahoma
Chas. N. Haskell
A Woman’s Great Idea Promotes Health and Beauty
A health and beauty claim highlights Electric Riters as a remedy for constipation kidney poisons and pimples. The ad asserts they regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve nerves eyes breath skin and complexion. Available for 50c at Clark's Pharmacy.
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Clark’s Pharmacy
La Follette Talks Politics With Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill
At Oyster Bay Robert M. LaFollette met Colonel Roosevelt for two hours of political discussion. Senator Burke of Nebraska plans to visit Sagamore Hill after Roosevelt returns from Boston to discuss insurgent positions. Representative Madison, labeled an irreconcilable insurgent, is also involved in the tension surrounding Ballinger.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Robert M. LaFollette
United States
Roosevelt
Senator Burke
Nebraska
Sagamore Hill
Boston
Madison
Ballinger
Indian Investigating Committee Deliberates on Indian Contracts
Washington June 27 The senate committee probing Indian contracts held long talks but made little headway. Time and place of the hearing will be fixed later. Members Jones Burton and Hughes attended. Crawford and Percy had left the city. The panel vows prompt action and a thorough inquiry within the Hughes resolution. The inquiry focuses on whether any senator had interest in or influenced legislation approving Indian contracts.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Jones
Burton
Hughes
Crawford
Percy
Congress
Taft Says Congress Achieved Pledges In First Session
Cincinnati June 27 President Taft in a signed statement to the Times Star says he is elated at the legislation enacted by this Congress and that all party pledges are fulfilled He states the party in power has enacted laws that will benefit the party and that it has kept its contract ahead of the coming elections
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Pinchot
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Garfield
LaFollette
G. E. Roe
New York
Congress
Hrim
Cincinnati
Taft
Times- Star
Republican Party
Tampico Plans Fourth of July Celebrations
Tampico will celebrate the Fourth of July with ceremonies at the grave back of Isadore Mondor's store. An ovation by W. B. Clark is expected, followed by a musical program and an evening dance. Arrangements are led by Frank Eglin, Frank Mondor, and J. D. Slavin.
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Tampico
Isadore Mondor
W. B. Clark
Frank Eglin
Frank Mondor
J. D. Slavin
Foley's Kidney Remedy Now Recommended for All Ages
The remedy shows admirable results in children and the elderly. It is praised for bed wetting and advised after measles and scarlet fever when kidneys are weakened. North Yakima Drug Store.
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North Yakima
Birds Easily Win Prom Waghis Tear Birds Easily
Weekend baseball notes report the Birds defeating Naches City 7 0 at St Each Park with McKinney dominant on offense and defense. Errors behind King fueled a late rally before a triple play by Nadies in the eighth. Dillon pitched for the visitors.
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Oliver
Eagles
Naches City
Steach Park
Upper Valley Lads
McKinney
Birds
Mal
J. Dillon
King
Reds Crush Tigers in 14-Run Baseball Slugfest
Toppenish Metcalf and Nelson anchor a wild game as the Reds rout the Tigers 14 to 2. Minor drives in five runs while Woods and Grovers contribute key hits. Batters blast for extra bases as Yakima pitchers struggle to contain the Reds' offense.
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Metcalf
Yakima
Tommy Robbins
Colonel Payne
Bengals
Redskins
Tigers
Nelson
Rafe Bingles
Anborigine
Grovers
Walker
Big Ben Hohls
Bolin
Minor
Eddie Woods
Sisson
Woods
Reds
Nels
Keystone
Spokane Special for Big Fistic Fight
Spokane announces a special train trip for Frank W. Smith to Reno for a boxing bout on July 3. The Northwest party will depart Spokane June 30 with stops in Portland Medford and Ashland before Sacramento, returning via San Francisco Bay Area. The trip, lasting about 15 days, includes coast travel and booster events for Spokane events in October and November.
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Spokane
Wash
Frank W. Smith
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
British Columbia
Reno
Portland
Northwest
Mr. Smith
Whiel
California
Boxers Set for July Smoker Exhibition in Yakima
Boxers signed by the Yakima Valley Athletic Club plan an exhibition smoker next Friday evening. Lightweight Eddie Marino trains with Jack Lassard while Billy Warren, former welterweight champ, contends with him in sparring sessions that draw crowds. Lassard and OLeary, Young Dillon prepare at firehouse gym as multiple bouts are teased, with Henry North and Johnnie OLeary slated to appear. Seats go on sale tomorrow for a rumored crowded, lively show at the theatre.
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Theiuckinet Valley Athletic Club
Yakima
Eddie Marino
Jack Lassard
Yakimea Theatre
Billy Warren
Preitie Com
Marine
Marinas
Abe Attell
Tissard
Meyer
Boll
Lassard
Fire House
O'Leary
Dillon
Tle
Marino
Iron Man
Henry North
Johnnie O'Leary
Joel
Prisoner Escapes as Officer Fires on Runners
Deputy James Dew in charge of the county jail allowed a prisoner to escape on Fruitvale road after shots were fired by J. W. Williams the 0-day man. The escape followed a prior incident where a chase left eight prisoners unaccounted for. Officers believe a general delivery was planned to cover the escape and the others fled while the deputy pursued the lone fugitive.
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James Dew
Gaz
Reyvolver
J. W. Williams
Fruitvale
Dew
Daughters of Arita Mar Wecuribes Visit in Rome
Writing from Rome to her parents Mr and Mrs PD M Rand of this city Mrs Charles Drury of Tacoma shares impressions from a European tour including Milan Lake Geneva Lucerne Florence and Pisa She details Rome visits the Vatican St Peters and a leaning tower moment and notes meeting Mr and Mrs Paxton of Boston in Switzerland during their travels
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Rome
PD. M. Rand
Charles Drury
Tacoma
the Herald
Drury
China
Japan
Siberia
Italy
Fruit Growers Guntest for Prizes at Western Washington Fair
Prizes offered by the horticultural department of the second annual Western Washington fair in Seattle September 19 to 25 entice Washington fruit growers to exhibit crops. Prizes range from $1 to $100 for best individual, farm, community and county exhibits with categories for all state fruits. Exhibits must be grown on land owned or leased by the exhibitor and be products of Washington.
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Seattle
Washington
Association
State of
Amity de
Gay Mach
Richards
Globe Building
Seuatthe
King kept at Tome by new life pill remedy
Paul Mathiuska of Buffalo praises a remedy called New Life Pill as safe for stomach liver and kidney troubles. It promises blessing to his family and is sold for 25e at Clark's Pharmacy.
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Tome
Juvenile Dialog From Chicago Tribune
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune captures a juvenile exchange about Sunday school beliefs. Clarence questions immortality of the soul while Tommy defends faith and proposes joining a Sunday school event.
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Tommy
Clarence
Chicago ‘Tribune
Shrewd Guess Voicemail Misstep Before Tiwa Party
Two women on the telephone discuss outfits for a Tiwa party planned for the next day. A masculine caller asks for the number, pressing repeatedly. One girl retorts with a sharp line about time and clothing, leaving the conversation unresolved.
Shad brewk taats quoted by Atlanta mayor in garbled note
A garbled Atlanta mayoral quote from the Louisville Times recounts odd phrases about vo ether a gloriota vouther and other nonsensical lines. The text includes fragmented dialogue and puzzled reactions as readers decipher the strange wording.
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Maddox
Atlanta
Piar
Louisville Times
Silent Houseboard Call Sparks Confusion in Dormitory
A confusing telephone call to a suite in a ladies boarding house startled a resident. She described hearing garbled words and a rushed plea as a man tried to introduce himself, leading to a moment of embarrassment before the caller hung up.
Getting Posted wer my YTithews record
The fragmentary text presents garbled dialogue and stray phrases including a line about not distracting someone and a wish to see how far one can go. It references a character Ruffalo and an exasperated expository aside, but lacks coherent narrative or context.
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Ruffalo
Unclear confrontation at the magistrate with prisoner inquiry
A fragment depicts a magistrate questioning a prisoner about honesty and motives. The dialogue mentions stockined feet and illness in the family, with the lines incomplete and hard to interpret.
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Punen
It Never Can Happen Again in the Library Kiss Scene
A poem-like item with a flirtatious moment between Joseph Vance and Alice-for-Short in a library setting. The couple exchanges a coy exclamation and a playful line as the scene ends in a sigh and a wry note on life and fate.
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Wm. de Morgan
Joseph Vance
Alice-for
Silencing Hubby in a Vintage Phonograph Racket
A New York Weekly fragment recounts a scolding scene with a Young Mother and a Great Snake motif, describing a plan to quiet a baby by playing a child's voice from a phonograph cylinder labeled At Ten Months. The bizarre dialogue hints at domestic tension and surreal imagery.
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Pather
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