Oil stock caution echoes in Tenino warning by The Star
The Star urges investors to go slow on oil stocks in Tenino and warns that ninety nine percent of oil shares never yield dividends. It cites the Crescent well and Emery Williamson remarks, urges verifying drilling spend, founders behind companies, and notes many fly by night firms prey on investors.
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Editorial Reflections in The Star on November 23, 1914
The Star presents an editorial voice on the front page reflecting on contemporary events and public sentiment of November 1914. It weighs policy, leadership, and national mood, urging measured response and civic duty amid wartime uncertainty.
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27 Dead in Galveston Gale Disaster Grows
Dallas notes a massive Texas storm toll with 27 confirmed dead across Houston Hitchcock Bellaire Morgans and Galveston amid widespread destruction. Widespread outages paral y communications as rescue efforts race to reach flooded towns and assess millions in damages.
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Public drunken conduct by policeman at Magnolia beach
Chief Lang ordered an immediate investigation into a policeman who allegedly drank with revelers at Magnolia beach on Tuesday. Reports say a beer host hosted by a woman camper included two girls and three boys under age along with the officer. Capt. Bannick was directed to uncover details promptly.
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Landin to Ask Grand Jury in Probe of City Evils
Prosecutor Landin announces a grand jury review of "hidden forces" hindering his efforts to curb gambling and red light crimes. He plans to present evidence against the sheriff's office when the grand jury convenes in November amid a string of odd events including deputy sheriffs failing to identify a defendant in a recent raid. His investigators Saari and Ajax have been removed from red light cases after being tipped off to local dens.
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Mayors clash over Georgia lynching fallout
San Francisco August discussions feature John M. Slaton denying danger from returning to Georgia after Leo Frank lynching. Atlanta Mayor J G Woodward warns Slaton to avoid the South, praising Frank's execution and asserting Georgia will seek vengeance for Mary Phagan.
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Austrian attack on Pelagosa repelled by Italian forces
Italian ministry reports twenty Austrian warships and one aeroplane attacked Pelagosa in the Adriatic. Italian artillery repelled the assault and four Italians were killed in the bombardment.
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Zeppelins Raid England Again Ten Are Killed
London Aug. 18 Zeppelins raided the east coast of England last night killing ten persons and wounding 36. It was the third air raid in two weeks with bombs dropped on churches and buildings. The admiralty credited British anti aircraft guns with damaging a Zeppelin and reported 100 deaths and 280 injuries from Zeppelins in England to date.
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Governor to supervise probe of Leo Frank hanging
Atlanta Aug. 18 Governor Harris will oversee the investigation into the lynching of Leo Frank by about 20 men who dragged him from the Milledgeville prison farm. He seeks explanations of Milledgeville prison conditions and the lack of defense, and will examine Atlanta police action allowing crowds to view Frank's body. Frank’s body was by today en route to Brooklyn.
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Kissing Pastor Expelled by Nazarene Congregations
In Spokane and other cities Charles V. La Fontaine the Kissing Pastor is ousted for improper conduct with women parishioners. A six-member church panel found him guilty of kissing Mrs. E. E. W. Cheeseman while she lay ill. La Fontaine apologized and left the district.
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Embezzlement Chase As N P Clerk Donaway Vanishes
Prosecuting Attorney Lun din issues warrant for the arrest of Harry L. Donaway cashier at Yesterway ticket office Northern Pacific railroad charged with embezzling 2066 dollars and 25 cents. Donaway, married with child, fled after gambling rumors and a note left behind.
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Lynching of Three Negroes Reported in Hopeful Alabama
Aug. 18 in Hopeful Alabama three Black men released from jail after mule poisoning charges were lynched by a mob. Local authorities reported the mob action without immediate arrests. This incident follows a wave of vigilantism and reflects tense racial violence in the region.
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Roof and Chimney Vanish in Portable House Theft
J. W. Burton of 4237 36th Ave South awoke to find his portable house missing its roof front porch chimney and front door. The missing structure likely occurred overnight leaving only framework and interior visible. Police investigation pending as neighbors report no sighting of suspects or suspicious activity in the area.
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Reichstag set to approve new war credit vote
Berlin reports a socialist majority in the Reichstag will back a war credit exceeding two billion dollars when parliament meets tomorrow despite opposition from socialist leader Dr Carl Liebknecht. He plans to press for peace terms while labor groups push actions against food speculators and certain wartime orders.
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Interesting Things Around in the Ads Today
The Star highlights new programs at Seattle movie houses on pages 2 and 3. The John Panton store is closing out with bargains for Thursday details on page 2. Many other store notices and bargains are summarized in today’s Seattle Star.
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