Four Judges to Shape Tobacco Trust Case Under Supreme Court
The article profiles judges Lacombe Coxe and Noyes tasked by the Supreme Court to reshape the tobacco trust into a legitimate entity. It cites past actions by Lacombe against gas and street railways, with critics accusing him of siding with corporate power and naming William C. Whitney and Thomas F. Ryan as behind the trust dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
William H. Amery
New York Public Service Commission
William C. Whitney
Thomas F. Ryan
Judge Lacombe
Ryan
The
Tobacco Trust
Commerce and AI clubs plan events for Admiral Togo visit
The groups will escort Admiral Togo to a hotel, then host a morning parade to the Japanese section where he will address countrymen. In the afternoon the two bodies meet and in the evening a $10 Washington dinner closes the day.
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Washington
Auto Collision Leaves Two Men Hospitalized
A collision on a sharp curve near the Country Club left Edward and Edward M. injured with severe scalp wounds and other injuries. Both were rushed to a hospital as emergency crews worked at the scene.
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Edward Attorney
Edward M
Country Club
Sato
Cat Draws Pay From U S Government
In Los Angeles on August 11 the silver haired cat named Jim was appointed official rodent catcher in the federal building. He receives 1 a month from Uncle Sam for keeping the records safe by warding off rats, a sum spent by Assistant Postmaster Dishman on dainty morsels. Jim is the only family member in government service and the lowest paid employee.
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U. S
Los Angeles
Jim
Federal
Uncle Sam
Dishman
Sam
Whisky aged by electricity promises 10 hour aging
In Chicago A J Lyon former Wilmette High principal and M C Oleson electrical expert form Electro Spirits Aging Co to supply a Milwaukee distillery with whisky aged ten hours to rival ten year products at lower costs. In Bonham Texas a street peanut sale ban requires amputations of both legs, aiming to curb competition by an aged negro who lost both legs.
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Chicago
A. J. Lyon
Wilmette High School
Lyon
M. C. Oleson
Electro Spirits Aging Company
Milwaukee
Bonham, Tex
Bonham
Fourteen Millionaires Complete Ocean to Ocean Trip
United Press report from Venice California describes fourteen New York millionaires and families ending their ocean to ocean tour with a dipping ceremony at Venice beach. They were guests of Long Beach and will ship their cars by train to return home after a 100000-person audience witnessed the finale.
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United Press
Venice
Cal
Venice Beach
New York
Long Beach
Bail Reduced in Hall of Records Case
In Los Angeles on August 14 bail for A. B. Maple B. H. Connors and F. Ira Bender was cut from 25000 to 10000 for Maple and Bender and 20000 for Connors after a Superior Court hearing. Attorney Lecompte Davis argued insufficient evidence and questioned the warrants while G. Ray Horton defended the state.
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Hall OF Records
United
Los Angeles
Cal
Willis
A. B. Maple
B. H. Connors
F. Ira Bender
Maple
Ers
Times
G. Ray Horton
Davis
Bender
Connors
G. W. Parks
Vancouver Street Cars Logged Over Thirty Million Passengers
A humorous prose portrait notes Vancouver, B C having no Jake Furth and jokes about a private street car corporation. It mentions 30 016 962 passengers last year over 36 miles of track with universal transfers and no transfer points. The tone satirically contrasts what would please residents with how officials enforce rules.
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Vancouver
B. C
Jake Furth
Glen
Missing Berkeley Girl Lois Hall Deepens Mystery
Police doubt elopement as Lois Hall remains missing after a letter from fiancé Gerald Fenton of Toronto surfaced. Authorities traced the letter to Glacier British Columbia and Edmonton, while Seattle and San Francisco tips prompt searches for her aboard a Buckman arrival and in the city.
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Berkeley
Cal
Lois Hall
Miss Hall
Gerald Fenton
Toronto
Can
Glacier
B. C
Fenton
Vollmer
Edmonton
Seattle
San Francisco
Hard work for women jurors in Tacoma sessions
In Tacoma on August 14, women drawn for jury duty face possible night sessions as the superior court's heavy docket requires long hours. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Remann says the full term will bring many late sessions. four of 34 jurors announced they would refuse, while the rest said they could endure it.
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Tacoma
Superior Court
Remann
Woman Returns After Fleeing Note At Royal Hotel
A young woman once known as Mrs. Gor at the Royal hotel returns today. She had left a sensational fare note in her room last night prompting the landlady to alert police that Mrs. Gordon might harm herself. She is hale and hearty and apologizes for the note.
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the Royal Hotel
Two Chinaman Killed in Fight at Hanford
In Hanford California on August 14 two Chinese men died in a fight and two others were fatally wounded or seriously injured. the dead men were taken to the morgue and the wounded to a sanitarium. two fleeing Chinese who were at Gardner's cabin were captured. In Lenox Massachusetts an entomologist warns that oiling New England roads is reducing flies and could curb disease spread.
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United Frees
Hanford
Cal
Gardner
Lenox
Mass
New England
Wool revision bill conference report adopted in House
The House approved the conference report on the wool revision bill by 206 to 90. Republican progressives largely supported the measure, after which the report moved to the Senate.
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United Preae
Washington
House
Senate
Endorsement of Peoples Coal Plan by Rep Guvnor Teats
Rep Guvnor Teats of Pierce county endorses the People’s Coal Plan and urges Taft to have the government mine Alaska coal fields. He argues government ownership could match profits seen in cables and mail services and aims to spare the people from capitalist tribute. Teats contends Alaska coal wealth should be owned and operated by the government.
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Guvnor Teats
Pierce County
People's Coal Plan
Taft
Alaska
Representative Teats
William Howard Taft
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Panama Canal
Woman Sentenced to Chain Gang by Judge Smeltzer
Aug. 14 Tour, Kansas. Mrs. Ella Reese, described as immoral, is sentenced by Police Judge D. B. Smeltzer to serve on the city chain gang after a $5 fine she cannot pay. She will work on the streets under armed guard with criminals of various backgrounds as the law requires no sex distinction in punishment.
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Tour
Kas
Ella
Ella Reese
D. B. D. Smeltzer
Smeltzer
Modern lens grinding mill and skilled workers highlighted
The ad emphasizes extensive experience in lens making. It notes no secret process, but relies on modern grinding machinery and expert operators. References come from satisfied customers who wear the glasses produced.
Subscriptions and Address Labels Explain Seattle Star Policy
The Seattle Star explains subscription expiry appears on address labels and cancellations occur if unpaid. It lists mail rates, agency locations, and contact points for subscribers, noting changes to dates on labels indicate renewal or transfer.
Funeral Directors Listings and Addresses
Funeral directors firms with offices in Fremont and Moore Theatre area listed. Includes corner locations at Sixth and Union, Main 1907, Ind and Fremont office at 8117 Freeplay, North 320 and Green 81, plus licensed embalmers and contact numbers. Also Jidney-Watson Co. listed with today’s service and University location and phones.
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Union
Main
Ind
Fremont
Por reKw
ONT & Son
Rery
Moore Theatre
Jidney-Watson Co
University
FOR RENT AND REAL ESTATE OFFERS IN SEATTLE AREA
Classified real estate notices show multiple listings in Seattle and surrounding areas. Ads advertise farms, chicken ranches, acreage, homesteads, and rental units with varied terms. Properties include 5 to 30 acre tracts, small cottages, and apartment suites near streetcar routes and water frontage.
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Walter Chadwick Noyes
Alfred Conkling Coxe
Lacombe
Cleveland
Wm. C. Whitney
New York Gas Trust
Utilities Board
New York City Railway
Henry Galbraith Ward
Emile Henry Lacombe
Togo
Government
Pope
Liverpool
Churchill
People’s Coal Plan
Justice Smeltzer
Aloha LY A
Seattle Star
Mall
Venience
Iutlom
Maulien
Ballard Av
Phone Aerere Corner
14Th
T Ang Bart
Cedar
Stere
Corner Tard
Aurora
North
Green
Fremont Co
Fremont Av
Ying St
Parmacy
Allas Av
Corner
Cherry St. Howes East
Washington Oxypathor CO
Sears
Atrriune
Nalley
Kiar
Avey—Voies
Pike Reon
Thor
Pee G. & L. Cycle Works
Huntiers
Beattie
Barber College
Oriental Pool
Pike
W. Cramer
Ted Davi
Pike St
Lau
Baley
Poulsbo Heigh
Hood's Canal
Poulsbo Heights
Erry Realty Co
Blaine
MH. GC
Garland
Vinginus
Sor
Virginia
Std
Westlake
Oiymple
General Et Ag
Orchard
F. Mason
Des Maah
Interbay Hay & Grain Co
Queen Anne
Pike. _ DL
Denny Way
Seconde Apis
Bim Apts
Easternington
Kenton Neal
Tesler Car Tooth
Kauffman-Kelly Co
Northern Bank
Ty Tn
Ohintes
Somers Company
Chehalis
West Coast Land CO
American Bank
Petrona
Texas
Appleton Company
Bay
Port Orchard
Clifford LS Land CO
City
Country Chub
OLE Hanson & CO
New York Rock
Mare
Bee
City Real Estate
Huchbank’s
Olmsted
Sixth
Greenwood
Fauntleroy Park
Mr. Burns
Fauntleroy
John H. White
Oriental Block
Autora
George L. Colman
J. Jacobs
Benecast
Baker
Rallen
American Tide Co
Haindridgh
Samull Collyrbr
Leary
Seattle Real Matate Association
Bach
West Seattle
J. B. Kiefer
Downs Block
Sound View
Woodland
JL. Evett & Co
Ballard
Sant
Mercer
Cp Rond Land CO
Ve Mortern Win House
Lake Burien
Peattlig
Real Man
Pionemar
KEN Tio Co
Sturtevant & Co
Boston Tock
Recond
Columbia
Rapids Auction
Stor Ca. Iet
A. Z Rothea Main
Bate
Wainwright & Mcleod
Valdes Furn
William Noah
Provident Pledor Society
White Building
Sully & Ball
Gale
Fifth cv
Terrace St
Inney
Evanston
Kodak
Jacob
Purchere
Meyer-Tower
Union St
Ren Architects
Noume
V. W. Voorhees
Bitel
Mead
Canada
Canadas
G. Vv
Mer
Bebelman & Wilson
Et Crae
Heit St. Ind
A. W. Kline
Pike St. Ee
Vanaug Mats
Polar J. P. Ball
Burke
A. J. Speckert
Notary Bite
Beco Floor Stevens Dancing Academy
Optutans
J. W. Edmunds
Oph. D
Leary Rag
Polinada Pall
Frank Brooks
Gemarka Success U Arcade
Mullinnix
Liberty Bidg
N. Cook
Arcade Annex
Dr. White
Bide
Life
Sun
White
Mr. L. Miller
Alec Femees
Mutual Life
TF Lovering
Lumber Exchange
Roth
Alion
Eee
ACE
MASON
Fenwick «& Lawrence
D. Haskins
Adams & Brooks
Colman Block
Barnes & Co
Starr-Boyd Bieck
Town
Olivery Or
Eighth Av. Main 1863
Teller
Neca
Westlake Av
Ake H Koller
Westlake Cars
St. Henry Weller
Union Transfer, Moving & Storage Co
Vox, Blick
Citia Typewriter and Supply Co
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