Vanderveer Questions Star Editor Libel Arrests
In a charged inquiry, Mr. Vanderveer asks why he did not move to arrest The Star editor over libel claims tied to reports on James B. Howe Sullivan litigation and King County bar disbarment efforts. He demands a direct answer as to his stance and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Vanderveer
King
Star
James B. Howe
Sullivan Cage
Jr. Shank
Shank
Red
The
Vanderveer
the Star
Mr. Howe
Anc
Howe
Corcoran
Mr. Vanderveer
Mr. Shank
Rioting and killings in Asia Minor devastate Armenian communities
Reports from Mersina and Adana describe Muslim mobs burning homes and murdering Armenians, with thousands fleeing toward Antioch. The scene grows grimmer as authorities note widespread massacres across the region, while Abdul Hamid faces possible court-martial and execution as Rechad begins an economic reform. Bell ingham trustees elect Dr. EK. T. Mathes to lead a two year term and reelect current faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersina
Badkeh Wan
Asia Minor
Adana
Hadjin Iste
Rose Lambert
Mfe
Ordered by Those He Fought
United Press report from Francisco details the murder of Stephen Tudsineki at the Eagle Tannery. Police say his body was found near the tannery gate post with a breast wound and a bat clutched in his hand as two men allegedly fled the scene. Investigators pursue two suspects believed to have attacked Tudsineki during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Francisco
Stephen Tudsineki
Eagie
Wes
Nevally
Toom
Play Ball Day and Test Law Disarray Hits Baseball Week
A garbled United Press item notes disruptions to a West Coast game week as manager Ron faces cancellations. Rowland is listed with the president amid references to a law Milian forbidding action, leaving the schedule unsettled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press. AM. A
Westay
Ron
Rowland
Milian
Football Coach Near Death After Car Crash
A California football coach lies gravely ill after a collision near his city. Reports say doctors hold little hope for recovery as paramedics rush to the scene and the team awaits updates on his condition.
Insurance chief accused in state political theft
Olympia dispatch reports a clash between Insurance Schively and Secretary of State Nichola over diverted funds from insurance company “holdups.” Schively admits taking money. Nichol ays he never received any share. Debate hinges on whether Nichols aided or denied involvement as investigators cite perjury risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Insurance Schively
Nichola
Secretary of State
Schively
Achively
Nichole
United States
Nichols
Insurance Department
Sechively
Sullivan Estate Hearing Opens in Foreclosure Case
The judiciary session before Judge Main began at 1 30 P M in the Superior Court, with counsel for James A Murray challenging the mortgage foreclosure on the Sullivan block against Terrence O’Brien and others. Proceedings are expected to last into tomorrow afternoon, with potential sensational developments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Murray
Terrance O'Brien
Sullivan
Judge Main
Superior Court
Deputy Sheriff Imposter Robs Boarding House on Fourth Ave
A well dressed young man claiming to be a deputy sheriff robbed Mrs. H. L. Marcus and boarded residents at 804 Fourth Ave just after midnight. He demanded access, brandished a pistol, grabbed 60 cents from Mrs. Chapin’s room, and fled as A. J. Grinwell pursued him with an ax in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Marcus
Trial reveals strain as Lea Parkhurst faces bank falsification charge
In federal court Lea Parkhurst wife of KR F Parkhurst endures a tense trial over alleged falsification of First National Bank books to cover a $60,600 shortage. Parkhurst testifies plainly while witnesses deny urging leniency if the shortage is repaid. the atmosphere in court grows ever more grim for Lea Parkhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws Lea
KR. F. Parkhurst
First National Bank
Ani
Alaska Indians Protest Japanese Cannery Imports
Alaska Indians from this coast petition Alaska Delegate Wickersham in Washington protesting the importation of Japanese workers employed in the numerous canneries nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratchtran Rati
Alaska
Wickersham
Washington
British Gunboat Algoyne Reaches Frisco For Coal
The British gunboat Algoyne under Captain Bawards anchored at Frisco for coal on its voyage from Salina Cruz to the Requimalt navy yard. A Treasury Statement from Washington shows receipts around 2.13 million dollars and disbursements about 2.25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Algoyne
Bawards
de Algoyne
Salina Crus
Requimalt Navy Yard
How to Fight the Typhoid Fly City Health Advice
Health Commissioner Crichton urges a vigorous, coordinated effort to eradicate typhoid flies in Seattle. Practical steps include screens on doors and windows, food protection, proper garbage and manure management, covered rain barrels, and avoiding flies in sickrooms. Call health officials for doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Crichton
J. E. Crichton
Commissioner of Health
Nire
Thies
Typhoid Fly and Public Health Warning
A public health notice urges cleanliness to prevent disease. It warns against decayed matter, filth, and stagnant water near homes, schools, and gathering places. Advice includes reporting neglect to city health officials and avoiding contaminated food and drink to save lives.
Seattle Confronts Tuberculosis In Public Life
Public anger over tubercular tent camps exposes Seattle’s complacency toward consumptives. Citizens see stores, transit, theatres, and fountains as spreaders while officials balk at funding a TB sanitarium. The piece calls for action and taxation to protect lives amid a grim urban health crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Street Car Official Is Arrested For Flat Wheel
A. L. Kempster, Seattle Electric transportation chief, was arrested on a warrant for violating the city ordinance banning flat wheel street cars. The arrest stems from car No. 627 on the 19th Avenue line still running with a flat wheel eight days after inspectors first reported the issue. Kempster requested a postponement to May 7, and declined to discuss the case. The ordinance carries a $100 fine or thirty days in jail, or both. This marks Seattle’s first arrest under the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Kempster
Seattle Electric Company
J. W. McCloy
W. Bouillon
Department of In Utilities
McCloy
Kempster
Public Utilities
Bouillon
Seattle
Mutiny on Warship Seethes French Navy
Paris reports a third mutiny within two weeks aboard a French battleship. Sailors on the St. Louis at Toulon refused provisions from officers, three crewmen were placed in irons, prompting a larger revolt as the hands demanded collective punishment or none. The three irons were later lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cireloa
St. Louis
Toulon
Seattle Girl Married in St Louis Today
Bird Covington daughter of J A Covington and James Lewis Kendall were married at noon today in St Louis. The bride is well known in Seattle society. After May 1 the couple will be at home in Huntsville Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Covington
J. A. Covington
Sunset Place
James Lewis Kendall
St. Louis
Seattle
Huntsville
Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Antioch
Aleppo
Constantinople
Satanica
Abdul Hamid
Abdul
Rechad
Diplomata
Bellingham
EK. T. Mathes
Taylor
Taothal
California
Fourth Avenue
Parkhurst
Shimeaers
Pirot National Bank
Anawe
Mr. Arnold
Alaska Indians
Frisco
Treasury Statement
Treasury
Lyokeo
S. E. Company
A. J. Falkner
France
ST Louis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!