Report Faults In Arms Charges Over Cedar Lake Water
A city investigation critiques Arms for turning down profitable contracts citing Cedar lake water scarcity while engineers say water was ample. It notes Arms failed to verify finances and withheld light to Georgetown and Ballard. The committee avoids labeling him incompetent, reflecting a legislative compromise.
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Hart
Arms
Kellogg
Gill
Forth
Cedar Lake
Thomson
Ross
Ams
Georgetown
Ballard
S. E. Co
Washington press freedom drive aims at new laws
The Star’s fight for reasonable fares sparks a statewide push for strict limits on injunctions and broader press freedom. Everett's J E Campbell drafts bills to curb contempt and shield legislature powers, while Spokane lawmakers echo calls for robust press rights and reform of contempt rules.
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Star
Duwamish Valley
Washington
Spokane
Everett
King County
Editor letter urges jail for officials who flout rights
An unsigned Seattle Star letter praises the fight against railroad encroachment and calls for bold justice. It argues jail may be required for officials who contemptuously ignore citizens. The note cites a Spokane Press editorial about jail for criticizing courts and envisions wider citywide action.
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Seattle
M. J. Carkeer
Spokane Press
Seattle Star
Traction Trust Refunds in Tacoma After Fare Case
Dec 20 General Manager L H Bean of the Tacoma and Power Co announced refunds to Fern Hill riders who overpaid fares. The dispute over 10 cent streetcar fares ended with a state supreme court ruling that five cents was the limit. About $4,000 will be refunded to Fern Hill commuters.
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Coma
LH. Bean
Tacoma and Power Co
Tacoma
Fern Hill
Urb
Supreme Court of the State
Bean
Injunction Upheld Over Rainier Transit Violence Claims
In Rainier injunctions proceedings Judge Gilliam read that residents must not use violence against Renton & Southern Co. Hartung and others countered claiming stone defense. Hastings seeks an injunction to curb fares and protect Dunlap estate lands tied to a nickel passenger service by the Car Co. Case set for afternoon argument.
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Rainier
Renton & Southern Co
Gill
Wappen
George Hartung
Crawford Line
Hat Valley
Gilliam
Hartung
Hastings
Dunlap Estate
Hobart Co
Dunlap
Old Car Co
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Recall Petition Filed for Mayor Gill
Officials of the Public Welfare league checked 11 216 names on recall petitions against Mayor Gill. Filing is expected this afternoon with 8670 signatures needed for a recall election. The comptroller will verify names against registration lists. petitions exceed requirements by about 20 percent, including 656 women.
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Public Welfare League
Gill
Comptroller
Jury Deliberates in Carrie Kersh Murder Trial
United Press reports the jury in Portland Oregon began deliberations at 2 pm on the Carrie Kersh murder case. After lingering into the night they indicated they were hopelessly deadlocked and may be discharged. Judge Morrow had not decided on discharge.
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Portland
Carrie Kersh
William Johnson
New Grand Central Hotel
Diaz Guarded as Assassination Fears Rise
The Mexican president Diaz is said to fear assassination and has his food tasted and sleeping rooms guarded. He reportedly changes sleeping rooms nightly, closes streets to the palace, and requires messengers from the country to be searched before entry to the executive building.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Council weighs Wappenstein dismissal amid gambling probe
Draft Investigation committee urged removal of Chief Wappenstein and discipline for Sergeant Bryant and Patrolmen Jones and Donlan as gambling and vice flourished in Seattle. Mayor Gill signaled patience while transcripts are reviewed, with council members clashing over the report.
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Wappenstein
Gill
Bryant
Jones and
Donlan
Seattle
Kellogg
Hart
Conway
Wappy
Just So Long and No Longer To the Loyal Friends
Editors of The Star express deep thanks for messages of support during the past week. They vow to continue for the rights of readers and urge men and women to back bold action against injunctions and arbitrary power. The piece stresses people are supreme only when they assert their supremacy.
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Estar
Star
The
Star Star
Wacrn
Health order requires cuspidors in all Milwaukee ballrooms
The Milwaukee health department issued an order demanding cuspidors be placed in every ballroom in the city. The directive aims to curb public health risks by ensuring designated spittoons are available for patrons in all entertainment venues.
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Milwaukee
Health Department
Sweet waitresses in Boston warned to limit speech
Boston restaurant chain with only pretty waitresses says no waitress may speak more than Good morning sir after a customer is saluted first. The practice drew many romances and marriages, as gossip and lengthy conversations attracted brokers and lawyers to the dining rooms.
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Boston
Ita
Strike Breaker Killed in Chicago Garment Strike
John Donnelly a garment workers strike breaker and teamster was shot and killed in Chicago. Police search among striking garment workers for the assailant after Donnelly drove his horses half a mile before losing consciousness and dying later at a hospital.
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United Press
Chicago
John Donnelly
Donnelly
Police Seek Clues in Unidentified Slaying
Police say they have no leads on the identity of the slayer and lack a crew to aid the investigation.
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Pital
Notable claims about officials and groups circulate as trivia
The text asks if Lincoln of King County was Harriman system head bookkeeper, if Maryland residents are called Crawthumpers, and mentions a navy budget of 124,000,000 and 3,555,000 members of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, presenting several unverified assertions.
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Lincoln
King County
Harriman
Maryland
Crawthumpers
Navy
Young Eeople’s
Society of Christian Endeavor
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J. E. Campbell
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Kianicy
Supreme Court
Whitney
George W. Shaefer
R. F E. Buchanan
Guy Groff
Lloyd Gandy
Traction Trust
Mra. Kersh
Mrs. Kersh
Calted Press
Milwaukee Society Note
Bobby Shafto
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