Prisoner Held 15 Months in San Bernardino Dentist Case
Miss Jessie McDonald 21 tells attorney of 15 months confinement in a room adjoining Dr. A W McDavit's dental offices amid alleged hypnotic influence. Asa McDavit, charged with a statutory offense, faces hearing August 31 as the dentist denies claims of prisoner status and says she stayed there of her own free will despite police assertions.
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United Press
Gan Bernardino
Cal
A. W. McDavit
Jessie McDonald
MecDavit
Asa McDavit
Bernardino
Fittie
San Bernardino
D. McDonald
McDavit
McDonald
Ant Truck Trunk Full Stand Endorsed by Linhoff
A. G. Linhoff, credited as the original insurgent, files a test suit against Boss Crawford over nickel transfers in Rainier Valley. The Seattle Star praises its impact, while Linhoff notes hundreds sign a petition demanding transfers and predicts a consequence for Crawford.
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Seattle Star
Crawford
Rainier Valley
A. G. Linhoff
Linhoff
Toth
Recall Petitions Filed in Seattle for Mayor King and Council Members
A mass of recall petitions arrived at Seattle City Hall, with 233% feet of petitions being checked by Deputy Comptroller Chandler. within ten days names must be verified against voter rolls, and if valid, a recall election will be scheduled between September 26 and October 6. Incumbents Dilling Kellogg and Wardall face shortened terms, with Blaine and Wardall pending reelection slots.
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King
Wardall, Blaine and
Kellogg
Chandler
Dilling
Corneilman Kellogg
Blaine
Wardall
Starving Babies Reported Amid Liverpool Dock Strike
The Liverpool privations amid a dock workers strike trigger reports of thousands of babies and young children starving as supplies run out. Troops camp in streets while the warship Antrim guards the harbor and more ships head in. The admiralty plans to deploy crews to unload ships if shipowners refuse labor.
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Liverpool
United Press
APOOL
Antrim
Admiralty
Crisis in London as government braces for general strike
London faces a tense crisis as cabinet promises a royal commission to probe the strike wave. McDonald and labor leaders attend all night talks while 25,000 troops are stationed at Aldershot. Electrical workers walk out and troops replace workers at vital plants as authorities prepare for possible railway and city service disruptions.
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Omrms
Emypsoyes
McDonald
Atail
Aldershot
Wat
Moment Adopted by House on Ammunition Tax Amendment
The Senate today adopted amendments to the act by a vote of 28 to 25. The changes adjust the duty on a ton of ammunition.
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Snoton
D. C
Typographical Union Next Convention Site Debates
The International Typographical Union convention in San Francisco awaits decisive moves with advocates from Vancouver Ottawa Spokane Cleveland and Houston vying for the next venue as sharp maneuvers are anticipated during the session.
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Spokane
San Francisco
Cal
Vancouver
B. C
Ottawa
Can
Wash
Cleveland
Prisoner Sings Way To Freedom
Jack Ellison, accused of dynamiting fish in Lake Luna and Madison creek headwaters, entertained crowds outside the jail with a deep bari tone. After each concert supporters passed the hat, raising 512.10 dollars, two dollars more than his band, and he was released yesterday.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
Jack Ellison
Lake Luna
Madison Creek
Amendment on women’s suffrage not on ballot denied
Sacramento August 17 Secretary of State Frank Jordan denied reports that the constitutional amendment granting women the vote would not be on the October ballot or had been voided due to legislative attaches carelessness. He asserted the information was false.
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U Sacramento
Cal
Frank Jordan
Pacific Coal Co Executive Indicted for Alaskan Frauds
Charles E. Houston general manager of Pacific Coast Coal Company is indicted by a federal grand jury in Tacoma on charges of conspiring with John H. Bullock and the late D. H. Jarvis to inflate coal prices in 1908. He posted 2500 bonds and surrendered after being arrested by a deputy marshal. Jarvis, Guggenheim agent in Alaska, killed himself weeks ago. Houston was arrested by telephone and appeared before United States Commissioner Totten in the New York block.
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Charles E. Houston
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Liberty
Houston
John H. Bullock
D. H. Jarvis
Tacoma
Jarvis
Guggenheim
Alaska
United States
Totten
New York
Coal conspiracy case involving Houston and Bullock
The government alleges a conspiracy to overcharge for coal sold to the government by Sesnon company years ago. Charles E. Houston and John Bullock face charges of defrauding about 50 000 dollars, with a potential two years in prison or a 10 000 dollar fine or both.
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John Bullock
Houston
Bullock
Czar Vows To Eradicate Paganism In Empire
In Saint Petersburg on August 17 Czar Nicholas reaffirmed a solemn vow to sweep paganism from his realm and purge heretical sects of un Christian practices as head of the orthodox church.
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Petersburg
Czar
Nicholas
Orthodox Church
English railway strike threatens nationwide work stoppage
More than 156 000 railway workers are expected to respond to strike orders issued by the English railway employees' organizations. Railroad managers offer large bonuses to those who stay loyal as the dispute escalates.
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United
London
Zeb Tinker Starts House Painter Lessons By Correspondence
Zeb Tinker is taking lessons to become a house painter through a correspondence school. Mr. Ote Granger of Lower Mills Wednesdayed in Hicktown. A stray hog remains in the pound. Lafe Watertower comments on local sellers and printer trust for jetterheads.
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Zeb Tinker
Ote Granger
Lower Mills
Hicktown
Lafe Watertower
Jack and Julia Happy Honeymoon Shot
A photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Geraghty honeymooning after a wedding. Mrs. Geraghty, formerly French, says she ran away with Jack because she loved him. The scene includes the auto named Jac, a $2,000 dog gift, and the couple at their house.
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Jack
Geraghty
Rete
Jac
Big Coal Deal Filed For Glacier Land Near Hoquiam
A. L. Black, attorney for Eastern capital, filed an option on an entire section of coal land near Glacier County. Lands currently leased to Alexander Polson of Hoquiam with development underway. Option price set at 1,000,000 dollars to be paid within three years to close.
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My United Prees
Bellingham
A. L. Black
Big Eastern Capital
Glacier
Thie County
Alexander Polson
Hoquiam
Millspaugh Freed After detour in Denver
H. H. Millspaugh, member of the San Francisco delegation to the Loyal Order of Moose convention, arrested on San Francisco police instructions, was released in Denver and continued his journey eastward toward Detroit.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
H. H. Millspaugh
San Francisco
National Convention of the Loyal Order of Moose
Detroit
Treasury chief report on money trust delayed
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh will not complete his legality report on the National City Company money trust for several months. The delay was announced in Washington and the pending finding is expected to sweepingly affect the nation's banking and currency system.
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United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
National City Company
New York
Money Trust
Fair Tonight and Friday With Light NW Winds
A concise forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Friday with light northwesterly winds. Noon temperature is 72 degrees.
Aviator Atwood Lands Near San Dusky
Aviator Harry Atwood alighted at Venice three miles from San Dusky at 11 28 o clock during a recent flight.
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Harry Atwood
Venice
Sandusky
What Shall I Do With My Savings
In Seattle it is easy to secure a home with easy payment plans from reliable firms like Ole Hanson & Co. Build your own home or purchase home sites on simple terms, starting with a small cash payment and paying the rest like rent.
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Seattle
Aviator Harry Atwood departs Toledo for Sandusky
Toledo announces that aviator Harry N. Atwood leaves at 10:20 a m heading east over the lake. His initial stop is Sandusky about 53 miles away as part of a planned air route.
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Toledo
Xraitor
Harry N. Atwood
Sandusky
Ancestors Questioned in Irish Catholic Ribune Note
In a Catholic ribune excerpt Mrs. O'Brien asks about ancestors, while Mrs. Kelly explains “ancestors” are people you sprang from or from the genuine Donahue stock, suggesting lineage and origins in a humorous exchange. The dialogue centers on family roots and social identity.
Cabinet Members Accused in Glucose Labeling Favor
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley charged that three cabinet members aided Corn Products Co to beat a food and drug board ruling and allowed glucose to be sold as Corn Syrup under a misleading label, during remarks in Washington.
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Washington
Corn Products Company
Food and Drug Inspection Board
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
US Forestry Service seeks 20000 pounds of seed
The United States forestry service opened a campaign to reforest vacant Oregon and Washington tracts with Douglas fir and red cedar. It began advertising for 20 000 pounds of seed at 76 cents a sack.
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Tacoma
Oregon
Washington
United States Forestry Service Today
Extermination Campaign Blamed on Bondholder Delays
In a tense public thread, Crawford’s bondholders face a Monday deadline to approve transfers. If they refuse the transfer right to the patron, the patron plans a campaign to eradicate Crawfordiem, signaling escalating conflict and potential drastic actions.
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Pacific Ocean
Crawford
Crawfordiem
Wisconsin State Fair Promises Diverse Features At Madison
Milwaukee dispatch reports the Wisconsin state fair in Milwaukee runs September 11 through 16 with horse and automobile races aero plane flights big pumpkins fat live stock and the formal launching of the La Follette boom as major attractions.
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My United
Milwaukee
Wis
Seattle Success Stats Highlight City’s Busy Pulse
The Star presents a Busy Seattle feature with city statistics and large city life details. Readers are invited to clip the page for East Coast readers. This section underscores Seattle’s rapid growth and active communities.
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The
Star
Seattle
Insurgent Kent backs government ownership of Alaska coal
Congressman William Kent endorses government ownership and operation of Alaska coal mines and tied transport to Atlantic ports via the Panama Canal. He argues Alaska should be developed for national benefit, with colliers for the navy and a direct, public ownership approach. If not, he favors strict government control via leases and ICC oversight of Alaskan transport.
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Washington
Alaska
Panama Canal
Atlantic Coast
William Kent
Second
California
Bering Fields
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Chance for Employer and Employee
Free want ads are printed on the first page in the first edition of The Star every day. Employers may place free want ads and reach thousands of job seekers including men women and youngsters. Call Main 9400 for details.
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Star
The
Acting Is Hard Work Says Anastasia in Rehearsal Tale
A newspaper piece recounts a stock company rehearsal with Anastasia and a stage director named Mr. Bingham. The cast, delayed by casual timeliness, works through Beverly of Graustark with early calls and heavy backstage chatter about wigs, laundry, and Oxford Ties while toiling four matinees weekly and enjoying scarce free Thursdays.
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Anastasia
Wleck
Bingham
Beverly
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