Dynamite Plot Aimed at Taft Draws Wider Probe
United States officials broadened the investigation into alleged dynamite outrages tied to Pacific coast labor leaders. Taft ordered a probe after dynamite was found under a Santa Barbara bridge ahead of his coast trip. McManigal accuses several labor figures, and 130 subpoenas signal a lengthy federal inquiry.
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McManigal
United Press
Wiresos
Department of Justice
Washington
Harriman
J. J. McNamara
United States
Western Pacific
Attorneys Quarrel Over Man's Love in Alienation Suit
A heated morning session in Judge Meyer's court featured verbal clashes between opposing lawyers in a sensational alienation of affection case between two elderly women. The defense presented testimony portraying John W. Phil as a charming philanderer, noting sightings with "the Hicks girl" after he separated from Mrs. Phillips No. 1. Counsel for Eliza Phillips challenged the relevance of Phil's shift in affection following the marriage annulment.
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Meyer
John W. Phil
Hicks
Phillips’ Company
Phillips
Eliza Phillips
Griffiths Opposes Erickson Street Car Program
At a council meeting Councilman Griffiths opposed the Erickson street car program saying the controversial bond issue would be litigated and its validity should be determined. Erickson asserts the bonds are legal while Beach-Dunlap Social Center league circulated petitions for single tax and reduced city lighting with about 200 signatures. Erickson spoke on amendments to the measures.
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Griffiths
Erickson
Council
Accountants Dinner Hosted by Washington Society
The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants held its annual dinner at the New Rothskeller last night with guest W. R. Mackenzie of Portland, vice president of the American Association of Public Accountants. Speakers included Ell Moorhouse, A. J. Quigley, J. P. Robertson and C. M. Williams. E. G. Shorrock presided and John Medlock acted as toastmaster.
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Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
New Rothskeller
W. R. Mackenzie
Portland
American Association of Public Accountants
Ell Moorhouse
A. J. Quigley
J. P. Robertson
C. M. Williams
E. G. Shorrock
John Medlock
Five Hundred Girls Recognized in Shanghai Rebel Regiment
Five hundred Chinese girls who have drilled in Shanghai for a month were officially recognized as part of the rebel army. The Amazons, led by female officers, received arms and show enthusiasm and determination to join the next battle alongside the male rebels.
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Shanghai
The Story of Maggie Shayne and Christmas Cruelties
Florence Kelley describes Maggie Shayne a toy clerk crushed by endless holiday hours. She died of tuberculosis after poverty and fatigue amid crowded store conditions, highlighting nationwide calls to curb youth labor and late shifts during Christmas.
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Florence Kelley
National Consumers’ League
Consumers’ League of New York
Getting Together or The Conspiracy of Love Sermon
The Rev. M A Matthews pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will preach a special Sunday evening sermon titled The Conspiracy of Love or Getting Together. He will discuss a subject of vital interest to Seattle people and invites the public to attend.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Fraud case targets Moores over 200 workers swindled
Federal case against A H and C A Moore of Alaska Investment and Development alleges mail fraud. Joseph Link testified he lost wages and stock value after working on the Alaska ditch project and liquidated stock to flee the country. He received meager compensation, while stock promises vanished.
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A. H
C. A. Moore
Alaska Investment & Development Company
Joseph B. Link
Portland
Spaniards Blew Up the Maine
A Vreeland board of inquiry report states a Spanish mine caused the explosion that sank the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. The announcement came this afternoon and identifies the outside blast as the disaster’s cause.
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Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Vreeland Board of Inquiry
Mother Throws Her Girl Into Bay
In Bellingham on December 8 Mrs. Ole Martin a shingle weaver's wife appeared to be distraught and hurled her 7 year old daughter into the bay workmen intervened and saved the child She then threw herself into the water and was rescued by longshoreman Walters The drowning child was saved by Clark Percy with a crab net
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Bellingham
Ole Martin
Walters
Clark Percy
214 Acres for $900 Near Lake Washington
Ole Hanson 4 Co offers 214 acres north of the University within half a mile of Lake Washington for 900 dollars. Seller requires 200 dollars cash and four-year financing with the buyer clearing the land this winter. Property is presented as a strong value.
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University
Lake Washington
Seattle Treasurer Hanna Carries King County Bonds to New York
The King County treasurer Will Hanna travels to Manhattan with 1.75 million dollars in gold harbor bonds, authorized by county commissioners to deposit the bonds with Columbia Trust in New York. The plan saves travel costs versus express or mail, with an estimated modest travel expense of 259 dollars.
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Will Hanna
Seattle
Grand Central Station
New York
Hanna
King County
Manhattan
Columbia Trust Company Bank
Will
New York City
Weather forecast for tonight and Saturday
Rain is expected tonight and Saturday with high southerly winds. Temperature at noon will be around 50 degrees.
Graham Girl Tells Story in Stokes Trial Testimony
Lillian Graham, on trial with Ethel Conrad for the shooting of millionaire W. E. D. Stokes, testifies she met him in New York and later visited his Lexington farm. She recounts letters, money requests, and a coercive letter written under apparent duress, with testimony interrupted by tears and a court recess.
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New York
Dec
Singleton
Mrs. Andrews
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
Miss Graham
Graham
Marcus
Stokes
Memphis
Lexington
Any
Lemington
Ansonia Hotel
Barons Battle to Block Farmers from Jury in Packer Case
The court scene centers on J. Ogden Armour and nine other Chicago packers indicted under the Sherman act. John S. Miller, chief attorney for the packers, cross-examined jurors as the defense seeks to exclude farmers and qualify businessmen to sit in judgment, signaling a tense legal fight in United States District Court.
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Cnack United Press
WAGO
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
John S. Miller
United States
Carpenter
Mail is busiest in the nation as season picks up
Postmaster Russell urges Seattle residents to mail early and label gifts clearly. He notes postal clerks and carriers deserve consideration during the holiday rush and warns against late mailing while promoting early shopping and safe handling of packages marked do not open all Xmas.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Russell
Funeral Services for Rev James Cairns Held in Fremont Baptist
Funeral services for the late Rev. James Cairns were conducted in the Fremont Baptist church yesterday. Ministers of all Baptist churches in the city attended the services.
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James Cairns
Fremont Baptist Church
City
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