Grand jury to be called in probe of public official cases
Judge Ronald confirms plan to convene a grand jury this year. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy says he is pursuing multiple complaints about public officials and will review all evidence with Judge Ronald before presenting matters to the grand jury. The Municipal League also demands immediate grand jury convening.
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Ronald
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
Murphy
The
Star
Municipal League
Striking Wireless Operators Seek Federal Aid From Poindexter
Wireless operator strikers in Seattle plan a telegram to Senator Poindexter asking federal help to enforce shipboard wireless staffing laws. The law fines vessels carrying passengers up to 5000 dollars for sailing with only one licensed operator.
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Senator Poindexter
Washington
United States
Harry R. Renner
Seattle
Alaska
San Francisco
A. G. Kilburn
Portland
Het One
L. J. Leonard
Mean Things Said About Milady's 1913 Styles
A column notes mixed reactions to 1913 fashions. Miss Nina Bryant at the Seattle theatre models the Balkan dress, half finger gloves, low Cuban-French heels, and airy lace stockings while praising the look. Readers are urged to judge the styles for themselves.
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Milady
Nina Bryant
Seattle
Star
Vv. & Hatore
Lennon
Minas Bryant
Miss Bryant
Hese
City Sleuth Causes Stir At Seattle Hotel Bar
Seattle detective Lee Barbee caused a scene at the Seattle hotel bar after an argument turned violent. Barbee drew his gun on Detective Tom Hayden and insulted a Los Angeles salesman, then departed as Tennent and officers pursued. Barbee rested at home today.
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Lee Barbee
Seattle
Ber
Tennant
Barbee
Frank Boveland
Tom Hayden
Hayden
Max Herzog
Los Angeles
Loveland
Begs for Death but Must Live in Unprecedented Court Plea
In King County Superior Court Judge Ronald denied C. A. Johnson's request to have the court order his death instead of a life term after his conviction for the murder of his 6 year old son Douglas. Johnson claimed insanity stating he and his son planned a death pact on a train last December. Mrs. Johnson testified there was no morning quarrel.
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King County Superior Court
Ronald
C. A. Johnson
Douglas
Johnson
Final accounting clears Baldwin estate in Los Angeles
The probate court approved the final accounting in the E. J. Baldwin estate totaling over 19 million dollars. Principal heirs are Mia Baldwin Stocker, Clara Baldwin, and Anita Baldwin McClaurghy. Executor H A Unruh and attorney Bradner Lee were each granted 150000 in fees and praised for their stewardship.
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United Pree
Los Angeles
E. J. Baldwin
Turfman
Mia
Clara Baldwin Stocker
Anita Baldwin McClaurghey
H. A. Unruh
Bradner Lee
Navy probes report of Monitor gunfire on Dolphin
Officials investigated a claim that the Monitor Tallehamsee fired at the government yacht Dolphin near the government yacht Dolphin carrying 11 members of the home and Senate naval committee aboard. The navy department called the report likely an error or exaggerated.
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Washington
Tallehamsee
Dolphin
Home and
Wenate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Bon Marche Converts Fourth and Pine Lot Into Park
The Bon Marche plans to turn its newly bought Fourth and Pine site into a temporary park with benches and a bandstand. Free public concerts are to be held there this summer, though the park board faces financial strain and will minimize band activities in city parks.
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Seattle
Park Board
Bon Marche
Fourth and Pine
Man Sent to Jail Over Alimony Contempt
Judge R B Albertson ordered L Floyd Croft to 30 days in the county jail for contempt of court after his second marriage violated the 1908 alimony order. Croft had left Seattle, remarried in January 1909, and was cited for failing to pay $146 back alimony and $20 monthly since.
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R. B. Albertson
L. Floyd Croft
Croft
Seattle
Pioneer Black Diamond Woman Dies at Broadway High School
Mrs. Mary E. Thomas aged 61 died of heart failure Friday night after an entertainment at Broadway high school. She collapsed in the auditorium and was moved to an office where she died a few moments later. She was a pioneer resident of Black Diamond and accompanied by her daughter Mrs Walter Wilkin gon and her granddaughter.
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Alpha Literary Society
Broadway High School
Mary E. Thomas
Aviator Fowler to cross Isthmus of Panama today
Panama April 26 American aviator Robert G. Fowler is scheduled to cross the Isthmus of Panama in his airplane today to take moving pictures of the scene below.
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Tosted Pree
Panama
Robert G. Fowler
Navy to test Alaska coal for potential navy mine
A Yukon voyage carries eight naval seamen under Passed Assistant Surgeon J. O. Downey to deliver 800 tons of Bering River coal from Cunningham plume to tide water. The coal will be tested by the Navy Department and, if satisfactory, Congress may authorize the navy to mine its own coal rather than buy it. Two stern wheel boats and scows will accompany the coal on the Jeanie steamer as it moves north.
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Controller Bay
Alaska
Yukon
J. O. Downey
Navy Department
Congress
Navy
Jeanie
California Awaits Bryan Visit at Capitol
Sacramento April 26 United Press Leased Wire anti alien land legislation sits in abeyance awaiting Secretary Bryan arrival early Monday. Observers expect his trip to influence the pending bill and reassure Japan that U S interests will be protected.
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United Preee
Sacramento
Bryan
Japan
Scouts Help Police Seek Missing 9 Year Old Girl
CHICAGO April 26 With 8,000 boy scouts aiding authorities Katherine Winters nine years old of Newcastle Indiana who disappeared March 20 is sought here after reports a band of travelers abducted her Police think she may be dressed as a boy to hinder detection and disclosure persists despite searches.
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Chicago
Katherine Winters
Newcastle
Ind
Glover Urged Arrest for Slapping Congressman
A House subcommittee investigating the incident recommended the arrest of Chan G. Glover president of Riggs National Bank for publicly slapping Congressman Sima, Tennessee. The panel asked Glover be compelled to appear before the House under contempt power.
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Presa
Washington
Chan G. Glover
Riggs National Bank
Sima
Tennessee
House
Glover
Costly Log Hotel Burns at Tanana Hot Springs
Fire at the Manley hotel near Tanana Hot Springs collapses the log structure built in 1906 by Frank Manley. The blaze, traced to a defective flue, left the hotel in ruins after costing around $100000 in construction and furnishings.
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Fly Unitet Prece
Fairbanks
Alaska
Manley
Tanang Hot Springs
Frank Manley
Vision of Virgin Mary Appears at Lavery Home
In Oakland on April 26 a vision of the Virgin Mary appeared in the Lavery residence as the body of Robert Lavery lay in a casket. Twelve witnesses including Miss Susie Lavery and several family members described the life size apparition, while psychologist G M Stratton of UC was called to observe. The vision persisted for hours and inspired strong religious contemplation among those present.
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United Prere
Oakland
Lavery
13Th St
Robert Lavery
San Francisco
G. M. Stratton
University of California
Prof. Stratton
Albert Hart
Thomas McGinnis
Holand Downes
W. F. Barbee
Robert Downes
Maude Downs
Susie Lavery
Victim Tells How Girls Are Snared in Sex Ring
Helen Barker, 24, a girl tied to the Levy case involving George H. Bixby and other Los Angeles men, describes gifts and jewelry used to lure youths to a South Hill Street den. She vents heartbreak over her mother learning the truth and vows to expose the operation to save others.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Helen
Helen Barker
Marie Brown Levy
George H. Bixby
Long Beach
South Hill St
Miss Barker
Pretty Marie Brown Levy
Misa Barker
The Advantage of Specializing in Seattle Stores
The article argues that stores focusing on a few in demand items like Gloves Hosiery and Umbrellas gain from specialized knowledge and stronger sales Martin's in the Empress Theatre building is cited as a model. Such focus improves staff stock familiarity and customer service while enabling heavier purchases and lower prices for the public.
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Seattle
Martin's
Empress Theatre
Martin
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Hess
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Stewart
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Mrs. Stewart
Poindexter
Irvewres
Nina Gryant
Seattle Theatre
Balkan
Baldwin
South Hill St. House
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