Hearing Postponed in Hanford Conspiracy Case Nine Defendants
The nine defendants accused of conspiracy to defraud appeared in the U S district court with three bail set and others in custody. Hearing continued to September 25 on motion by U S District Attorney Todd amid a crowded Federal building and floral protests from supporters. Judge Lindsey is listed as a government witness along with about 20 government witnesses and reporters.
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Hanford
Erickson, Kelley
Mohr
U. S
E. E. Todd
W. D. Totten
O. T. Erickson
Kelley
Paul Mohr
Federal Building
Erickson
Todd
Dreamland
Lindsey
Northwestern
Bali League
World famous graft fighter head to defend Hanford case in Seattle
Francis J. Heney, famed graft prosecutor, will travel to Seattle to defend the nine men arrested in the Hanford fight and to serve as special prosecutor in impeachment proceedings against Hanford in Congress. He previously cleaned up Oregon and San Francisco corruption, earning nationwide acclaim.
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Hanford
San Francisco
Seattle
Francis J. Heney
Heney
The
Star
United States Congress
Oregon
California
Southern Pacific
United States
Giltaes Altelelé
She Wants Trial Marriages and Divorce Views
New York Aug 30. Upton Sinclair’s wife advocates divorce on statutory grounds arguing trial marriage is not disgraceful and the state has no right to interfere. She criticizes society’s attitude toward the body and calls for laws addressing physical and spiritual needs of men and women.
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United Press
New York
Upton Sinclair
Harry
Sinclair
Beattie Defense Gains In Midlothian Murder Trial
At Chest Field Court House on August 30 the defense won a point when Judge Watson struck out testimony about a hatpin found near the scene and a bloodhound scent issue. Paul Beattie testified revealing family views about Henry Beattie’s innocence as the case moves to the defense phase.
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Chest
Beattie
Watson
Booth
Henry Beattie
Henry
Paul
Seattle Height Restriction Recommendation By 1 Bogue Expert
Seattle officials consider capping office building heights per advice from civil plan expert 1 Bogue. The proposal aims to shape municipal planning guidelines and curb skyline density amid growth pressures.
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Seattle
UREN SPEAKS ON INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
W S U Ren of Oregon the father of direct legislation spoke before the Civic Forum on the initiative and referendum He addressed a luncheon of the Municipal League at noon.
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W. S. U'Ren
Oregon
Civic Forum
Municipal League
Eight Hour Law Case Begins For Washington Factory
In Superior Court today Mrs. Henrietta Somerville, owner of a Washington box factory, faces trial for violating the eight hour law for women. The case may conclude this afternoon and will be appealed to the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality while witnesses claim nine hours was worked and the defense argues sanitary compliance.
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Henrietta Somerville
Washington Box
Supreme Court
Somerville
Armless Man Seeks Stage Career To Support Family
Dick Reardon a former Northern Pacific switchman, lost both arms in a 1906 accident. He hopes to start a vaudeville sketch to earn a living and ease the burden on his 69-year-old mother, despite limited compensation from the railroad.
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R. P. Reardon
Weller Sr
Dick” Reardon
Northern Pacific Railroad
Reardon
Northern Pacific
Bridge Collapse Kills 12 in Brall Switzerland
Twelve people died and twelve were badly injured when a bridge under construction collapsed at Brall Switzerland today.
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Paris
Brall
Switzerland
Rainier Valley Injunction Hearing Set for Tomorrow
Judge Hanford will hear a federal injunction in the post office building tomorrow morning. The Rainier Valley residents await whether the state supreme court rulings and a 5 cent continuous ride cap within city limits will be upheld or rejected. The judge will determine if the temporary injunction against Rainier Valley becomes permanent.
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Judge Hanford
Federal
Post Office
Rainier Vailey
State Supreme Court
Hanford
Rainier Valley
He Yearns to Wed With Some Fair Seattle Maid
A Chicago man asks Seattle to help him find a wife. He cites a desire to go West and “grow up with the country” and claims a solid business education and energy over wealth. The letter was received by Mayor Dilling for consideration.
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Seattle
Chicago
Dilling
Horace Greeley
G. B. Masters
Petition Drive Demands Hanford Impeachment Across Washington
Everett reports 133 signatures on a single petition and 800 names filed today calling for investigation of U. S. Judge C. H. Hanford. Tacoma and Everett leaders plan systematic canvassing as citizens sign letters to Congress urging a House committee to probe conduct and ten years of judicial decisions.
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Everett
Hanford
Tacoma
Congress OF the United States
United States
Washington
C. H. Hanford
U. S
House of Representatives of the
Twenty dead in hurricane left Charleston area
Reports from parts of the island and vicinity indicate about twenty fatalities from the hurricane. Large crews clear debris as storm wreckage washes ashore and ships report extensive wreckage offshore.
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United Press
Charleston
8. C
Shaw Memorial Church Endorses Erickson Support
The Shaw Memorial church congregation adopted resolutions by unanimous rising vote pledging moral and financial support to Oliver T. Erickson Paul Mohr and Hugo Kelley for speaking against U S District Court Judge C Hy Hanford. The author Rev Oscar McGill stated the aims are to push reform and justice for the people.
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Shaw Memorial
South Park
Oscar McGill
Oliver T. Erickson
Paul Mohr
Hugo Kelley
King County
United States District Court
C. Hy
Hanford
Erickson
Mohr
Kelley
Shaw Memorial Church
Summer homes seek sandy waterfront tracts on sea coast
The notice advertises tracts with at least 260 feet of water frontage suitable for a summer home. It touts a good beach, seil, fishing, and abundant oysters. A party is being formed to visit the tracts on Sunday, September aru.
OLE HANSON CO New York Bik Auctioneers Firm Info
Ole Hanson Co of New York is listed with addresses 314 315 316 317 noting their business in bicycles. No further details on activity or events are provided in the readable text.
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New York
Bellevue Residents Seek County Ferry Across Lake Washington
Citizens of Bellevue press for a county ferry crossing Lake Washington. Commissioner David Mc Kenzie favors the plan, A L Rutherford opposes, and Hamilton has not decided.
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Bellevue
Lake Washington
David McKenzie
A. L. Rutherford
Hamilton
Ivy Lee Seeks Job Status After Marriage Question
Ivy Lee writes Wash D C to see if she can keep her position upon marriage. Uncle Ike Spavin visits Hicktown from White Horse Head. Liddy Ann Lameduck is noted as the only woman in Hicktown wearing long mitts. Local men fret that smiles invite borrowing. Safe Watertower policy raises concerns over facial control.
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Ivy Lee
Wash. D. Co
Ivy
Ike Spavin
White Horse Head
Hicktown
Liddy Ann Lameduck
Recall petitions facing challenge in Dilling
Anti recall group prepares to challenge hundreds of names on the Dilling petitions claiming fraudulent or invalid signatures. They argue many names do not meet legal requirements and expect the move to derail the recall effort.
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Dilling
Alaskans favor government coal mining and shipping
In Alaska public sentiment grows for the government to mine and ship its own coal. Valdez citizens oppose leasing as un-American and monopolistic while many favor government operation under strict control of fuel supplies. Secretary Fisher visits Seward before continuing to Seattle with the party aboard the Tahoma, due back September 8.
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United Press
Seward
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Valdez
Fisher
Seattle
Skagway
White Pass
Yukon Country
Tahoma
Robbery Report After Damside Injury
Henry Patterson a Cedar River Dam city employee was rushed to the city hospital with a broken leg after an accident in a box car at Moncton. Patterson says a man took advantage of his injuries and robbed him of 12 dollars in cash a four dollar nugget and a city warrant for seven dollars eighty cents.
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Henry Patterson
Cedar River Dam
Moncton
Patterson
Florists Close at Noon on Sunday in San Francisco
The lovelorn swain who wants a bouquet for his sweetheart on Sunday afternoon must act fast as San Francisco florists have agreed to close shops at noon on the Sabbath. This time rule tightens weekend plans for lovers in the city.
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San Francisco
Cal
Boy Run Down by Taxi Identified as Campbell Franey
The boy struck by a taxicab last Monday evening at 14th Avenue and Jackson Street has been identified at City Hospital as Campbell Franey of 21164 Jefferson Street. He remains in extremely serious condition.
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14Th Av
Jackson St
City Hospital
Campbell Franey
Jefferson St
Taxpayers Oppose City Hiring Efficiency Expert
The Taxpayers' league voiced opposition to employing an efficiency expert, following a finance committee address by A. T. Drake. Councilman Blaine predicted Seattle's tax rate will be lower this year than last year.
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Taxpayers’ League
A. T. Drake
Finance Committee
Blaine
League
Seattle
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