Jitney Bond Law Delayed by Supreme Court Action
Jitney bus drivers resist immediate bonds as the court weighs the emergency clause. Chief Lang says arrests wait until court decides if the measure is in effect. If blocked, the law may be suspended until a statewide referendum and November 1916 vote.
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Supreme Court
Olympia
Jitney
St. Jitney
California
Seattle Auto Transit Co
Prather
Pacific Coast Casualty Co
Seattle Baby Is 100 Millionth U S Resident
Baby Rose Newhouse was born Sunday at 6 45 p m and named the 100 000 000th U S resident. Census officials had expected the milestone. her father H B Newhouse and mother Mrs Newhouse expressed pride as the newborn yawned and slept. The piece notes Russia China and Great Britain as the other nations with 100 million people.
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Seattle
U.S
Baby Rose Newhouse
United States
Baby Newhouse
Government
Immedi
H. B. Newhouse
Latona Ave
Russia
China
Great Britain
Stanford Wins Three Cornered Regatta on Oakland Estuary
Stanford swept both varsity and freshmen eight races at the Oakland Estuary regatta. Washington finished second in both events, California third. Official times: Stanford 15:37.45, Washington 15:43.40, California 16:42.20. Freshman race times: Stanford 11:01.0, Washington 11:16.34, California 11:51.50. The Cardinal displayed a powerful final sprint and strong, steady stroke throughout.
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Oakland Estuary
Oakland
Stanford
Cardinal
Washington
California
Stanford Shell
Cali
Conibear
Ton
Maurer
Cal
Washiton Shell
How It Feels to Kill a Foeman in War
Phil Rader, American reporter and veteran, describes the emotional arc of killing in combat. He recalls pride at victory, then remorse as the commandment against killing resurfaces, later contrasting power felt from firing with guilt over civilians harmed. He left the French Foreign Legion after 47 days in brutal trenches, noting only 385 of 1,600 men survived.
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Foeman
Phil Rader
French Foreign Legion
Mrs. J K W Seeks Return of $1 Payment
A reader known as Mrs. J. K. W. asks The Star editor to return a $1 cash gift and requests the sender’s full name and address be provided so the money may be sent back.
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the Star
Cleanup Week Ends Today in Seattle Civic Drive
Seattle concludes cleanup week with the University district leading the effort and 15 attractive volunteers set to tour the city Sunday in a De Sape car. Chairman Williams and press will ride the second car as The Star pledges to continue promoting civic pride and future photo spotlights.
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Seattle
University
CC. M. Williams
Williams
Star
The
Dr Jordan Wins Fight to Regain Medical License
Judge French orders Dr J Eugene Gordon reinstated as physician after ruling the state medical board failed to prove he advertised impossible cures. Since January 7 he had no license and his formerly extensive practice was curtailed. His cured patients testified in his favor, outweighing physicians who claimed some cures were impossible.
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French
J. Eugene Gordon
State Medical Board
Jordan
Bennett Writes $1,816,000 City Tax Check
County Treasurer Bennett signed a large tax collection check for 1,816,000 dollars on a Saturday. He downplays the sum, saying it’s routine and not the largest signed in his office, comparing the moment to minor daily tasks.
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Bennett
Norwegian newsboy thief spared by judge after hunger plea
George Broderiin a 19 year old unemployed immigrant from Norway admitted stealing 2 cents from a newsboy to buy coffee and bread. He arrived two months ago, had worked on a Norwegian newspaper, wrote to his banker father seeking funds, and was released after telling a plain tale.
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George Broderiin
Gordon
Broderin
America
Norway
Girl in Auto Kills 6 Year Old in Street Crash
Miss Louise Yandell, daughter of C B Yandell Chamber of Commerce secretary, drove slowly to allow a street car to unload when a boy ran into her path. The child died within minutes at 26th Ave and E Cherry St. Witnesses call the accident unavoidable as Yandell aided by Dr Marietta Armstrong drove the victim to Providence Hospital where life ended.
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Louise Yandell
C. B. Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Billie Lynch
Harvey
26Th Ave
E. Cherry St
Yandell
35Rd Ave
Cherry St
Marietta Armstrong
Miss Yandell
Unalga Ordered to Western Alaska for Bering Sea
The United States coast guard steamer Unalga will sail on April 20 for Western Alaska and Bering Sea waters.
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United States Coast Guard
Unalga Will Eail
Alaska
Bering Sea
Made Mother Superior at House of Good Shepherd
Mother M Valeria of St Valeria has been installed as Mother Superior at the House of Good Shepherd in Seattle. She came to the city 25 years ago with four sisters to establish the home.
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Mr. Dimock
Board of Public Works
Dimock
St. Valeria
House of Good Shepherd
Valeria
Seattle
Big Alaska Rush on Ships Creek Townsite
A surge of settlers floods toward the reserved Ship's Creek townsite in Seward as anticipation grows that Alaska's railway route will be announced from Washington. People rush to claim ground and cash in on hotel and store sites before a possible government decision and the April 15 steamer arrival.
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E. O. Seward
Alaska
Washington
Seward
Ship's Creek
Alaska Commission
Classified Ads Buy Quick Profits From The Star Page
The Star highlights the lively profitable ads on its classified page. You may phone your ad in to Main 9400 and ask for the want ad desk for quick courteous service.
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