Oriental Dance Opens in City Center Despite Notices
A Seattle reader complains of a men only show titled The Oriental Beauties on Washington Street. A reporter visits during busy hours and describes peep boxes, a ring-throwing rack, and an inner room with explicit acts. A young girl under 17 appears in a risqué display, drawing teen male patrons, prompting calls for police action. The Star notes it is not censoring morals but questions why such venues are allowed to operate while other arrests occur.
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Occidental Ave
Everett True
Everett
Seattie
Seattle
Lang
Improper conduct trial of Yogi De Bit and Dorothy Gerber
Dr Rudolph H Gerber of San Francisco testifies in Brinker court about his marriage and divorce struggles with Dorothy Gerber later known as Isona De Bit His account traces their separation and Gerbers pursuit across cities while witnesses describe Beaux Arts Yogi colony activities Courtroom crowd largely female hears testimony and witnesses describe De Bit and Mrs Gerber seen together with others at the Beaux Arts site
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San Francisco
Ralph de Bit
Dorothy Gerber
de Bit
Gerber
Redwood City
Cal
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Isona” de Bit
Althe
Europe
Berlin
Germany
Areal
America
California
Seattle
Dorothy de Bit
Sorrento
C. A. David
Beaux Art
Dorothy A. de Bit
Mrs. Gerber
George Friend
C. C. Phillips
Phillips
Jim
Chief criticizes press over police inquiry demand
Chief of Police Long angrily declines outside guidance from The Star and asserts the department will handle its own matters. Officers Phillips and Collins face a hearing after witnesses describe a brutal incident involving an elderly man, with timing of investigation left uncertain.
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Phillips
Collins
Star
Ultimatum Demanded to England by U.S. Exporters
Washington August 3 A coalition of exporters led by Co P Stewart seeks a formal ultimatum to England in response to the British order in council and limits on American commerce. The plan aims to force President Wilson to secure free trade at the earliest possible date and to prevent retaliation by embargo on allied shipments. The drive centers on cotton interests and packers with shipments stalled in England.
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Co. P. Stewart
Spanked by Husband Sparks Battery Complaint
Lena Bianco testified in Visalia that husbands in her neighborhood spank their wives as a custom but she will not stand for it. She sworn a complaint charging her husband with battery. International Motor Co announces a bonus to employees.
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Visalia
Cal
Lena Bianco
Knights of Columbus Hold 32nd Supreme Council Session
The 32nd annual supreme council session met at the Cincinnati Knights of Columbus clubhouse after a pontifical mass at St. James Cathedral. Officers to be elected, next convention city chosen, and discussions on religious prejudice report. Attendees from across the U S and Canada plus Panama Cuba and Newfoundland. A public reception for Archbishop Bonzano is planned at the Moore Theatre.
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Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
St. James Cathedral
Bonzano
Panama City
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
United States
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Cuba
Porto Rico
Newfoundland
Moore Theatre
George Danworth
Seattle
O'Dea
Supreme Council
International Mercantile Co mulls Pacific Mail purchase
Aug 3 reports from Wall Street say the International Mercantile Marine Co is seriously considering buying the ships of the Pacific Mail Co. The potential deal would expand IMMs fleet and influence in transpacific shipping.
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New York
International Mercantile Marine Co
Pacific Matins Co
Wall St
Blind musician regains fleeting sight after 15 years
Pendleton Oregon August 3 50 year old musician Carl Guiotte who has been totally blind for 15 years temporarily regains vision. He views his wife and 10 year old son and tours the city by car while doctors warn the improvement may fade within 24 hours.
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Ore
Carl Guiotte
Guiotte
Gulotte
R. W. Fletcher
Gulette
U S Soldier Dies in Fight with Mexican Raiders
A U S soldier was killed and four wounded in a clash near San Benito Texas with Mexican raiders identified as Carranzistas. Private McGuire died and Private Curtin was wounded. Deputy Sheriff Monahan was also injured as Troop A Twelfth Cavalry pursued the bandits at Scrivener ranch 22 miles northeast of Browneville.
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Tex
San Benito
Twelfth Cavalry
Scrivener Ranch
Browneville
McGuire
Curtin
Monahan
South America to Aid U S in Mexican Crisis Conference
Secretary Lansing seeks the cooperation of Central and South American nations to keep arms from Mexico except for a recognized faction. He calls a conference with ambassadors from Brazil Argentina and Chile and ministers from Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala in Washington.
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Mexico
Lansing
Brazil
Argentine
Chile
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
County to survey and appraise farms before purchase
King county will buy no industrial farm until an expert agriculturist appraises the tracts offered, with sell tests and value estimates by appraisers. Commissioner Carrigan says the board will proceed cautiously, inspecting around a dozen tracts this month with agricultural and realty experts.
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King County
Carrigan
Seattle
Just Folks Writing From A Reader Letter to The Editor
Santy argues newspapers should be written for ordinary readers not the privileged. He suggests a writer who speaks plainly to Washington New York and the army for “just folks” and urges editors to study the real person behind higher ups to foster empathy and understanding.
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Ditor the
STAR
Washington
Congress
New York
Army
Navy
Santy
Mike Sweeney
Carranza Recognition Seen Likely as Wilson View Looms
The administration warns an arms embargo fails if arms reach Mexican fronts via other American republics and transshipment to Mexico. Carranza faces a setback as recognition by President Wilson appears likely while aid flows to Mexico City. Detroit readers are urged to vote on street railway purchases soon.
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Mexico
Aniessa Carranza
Wilson
Mexico City
Detroit
Taxicab Plunges Down Steps Beside Wingfield Hotel
Pearlie L. Mason, taxicab driver, narrowly escaped death when his car crashed while trying to clear an inbound Seattle Renton and Southern street car. The vehicle overturned and wrecked after sliding down a flight of steps in front of the Wingfield hotel at Fourth and Pinest.
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Seattle, Renton & Southern
Pearlie L. Mason
Wingfield Hotel
Fourth and Pinest
Judge sentences man for sidewalk spitting in Pomona
Police Judge Mason acted on the spot in Pomona California when a man was caught violating a sidewalk ordinance by spitting. The judge held court immediately and ordered the offender to clean the pavement then and there.
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Pomona
Cal
Mason
Duma Demands Prosecution Over Ammunition Shortage
In Petrograd on August 3 the duma adopted a drastic resolution demanding prosecution of those responsible for Russia s ammunition shortage, regardless of their position, as action to address the lack of munitions was taken.
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Russia
Duma
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