Seattle judge fines editors in contempt over anti railroad critique
A Seattle judge jailed the editor and his managing editor for contempt after they criticized a temporary injunction restraining riders from paying a doubled fare. The ruling bars criticism during the injunction phase, siding with the railroad dollars over the people and signaling broader court suppression of press dissent.
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Seattle
Railroad Commission
Forswoth
P People
Abraham Lincoln
Dred Scott
Theodore Roosevelt
Woman in the Case Was Defaulter's Mother
The 1910s Tacoma tale centers on J Frank Fuhrman a 50 year old paying teller who stole about 106000 from Chester Thorne's bank. His motive lies in poverty not luxury or crime driven by opulence. His mother a frail elderly woman becomes the unlikely anchor in his confession and defense.
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Tacoma
J. Frank Fuhrman
Chester Thorne
Frank Fuhrman
Fuhrman
McNeil's Island
National Bank of Commerce
Striking mine workers sentenced in Lafayette contempt case
In Colorado at Lafayette a group of United Mine Workers of America members received one year in county jail for contempt of court. Judge Greely Whitford denied a stay of execution and gave defense lawyers 30 days to prepare exceptions after the sentences were handed down for restraining strikers and interfering with operations at Northern Coal and Co. mines.
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United Frew
Colo
Opera M
Northern Coal & Co
Lafayette
Greely Whitford
United Mine Workers of America
Santa Claus Visits Arnett Home Amid Cold Gift Drive
Community notes that Floyd Cecil Orville Arnett's family at 1507 W P received generous support and warm gifts after The Star shared their story. Mrs Arnett expressed tears of gratitude as neighbors delivered meat boots and groceries to aid the Christmas spirit.
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Santa Claus
Floyd
Cecil
Orville
BK. C. Arnett
Toya
Tommorrow
Little
Arnett
W. P
Mrs. Arnett
Pam
Minant Remains in Jail After Dolice Court
In a morning court session Judge Gor ruled that Minant will stay jailed. Arthur In Dolice presented the case while court officials noted the presence of the suspect and the ongoing investigation.
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Minant
Arthur
Dolice Court
14 Freed For Christmas Inmates Benefited By Jail Release
Jailer John W. Roberts released 14 inmates as a Christmas gesture. Among those freed were Vincenza La Rosa and seven other witnesses in a murder trial and Joseph Juan Fyand who was also cleared of the charge.
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John W. Roberts
Baadle
Vincenza la Rosa
Joseph Juan Fyand
Christmas Court Handed Tolman a Loan Case Verdict
Judge George ruled in favor of Harry Brooks and Harry Hilton over a disputed note tied to loan shark D. H. Tolman. Miss Brown claimed $52 owed. Brooks and Hilton contended partial borrowing and improper usury. The decision ordered Tolman to repay Brooks $5.61 penalties and related sums per the usury dispute.
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George
D. H. Tolman
Tolman
Seattle
Mies Brown
Harry Brooks
Harry Hilton
Brooks
Hilton
Miss
Ing
Brooka
Books
Miss Brown
Iilten
Crawford's Franchise Revoked by City Council
The Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway franchise is revoked after a noon vote for violating the city limit rate policy. A federal restraining order arrived ten minutes earlier. Mayor Gill and officials faced testimony on overcharge inside city limits as residents crowded Rainier valley. The next step remains undetermined.
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Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Company
Bullock
Crawford
Rainier Valley
Way
Valentine
Gill
Roosevelt to Speak in Beattie This April
Col Theodore Roosevelt is slated to visit Beattie in April and likely address the public under Municipal League auspices. The exact date and host organization remain undecided though plans indicate a Roosevelt appearance to meet his return schedule. Officials have contacted Senator elect Poindexter to aid in arranging the event.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Beattie
Municipal League
Municipal Ue
Sete
Col. Vert
League
Poindexter
Roosevelt
Sn France
Settlement Ends Western Railroads Engineers Strike Threat
Chicago Dec 24 A settlement between the engineers of the 61 Western railroads and company officials has averted a general strike. Commissioner of Labor Charles P. Neal acted as mediator and announced the tentative agreement. Terms have not yet been released.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Charlies P. Neail
Robbery at Berkeley Creamery Safe
Three masked men bound a watchman at the Berkeley farm creamery 2160 Alston Way and rifled the safe. They escaped with $30 in cash and a diamond ring worth $700. no clues were left behind.
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Berkeley
Cal
Berkeley Farm
Alston Way
Christmas Sees End of 40 Unhappy Marriages
King County divorce court records show 32 decrees granted in one week, ending marriages of 23 women and nine men. The cases span years 1883 to 1910, with 26 children affected. Cruelty, desertion, non support, and adultery cited as main grounds.
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King County
Hattie Fisher
Otto Fisher
Charien Ira \ood
Mary Alice Wood
Mary F Conklin
Earl H. Conklin
Laurie Smith
Ethel G. Davis
William EB. Davis
Santa Claus
Courts Close for Christmas Week Except Special Cases
Courts will be closed for general business during Christmas week with a few special cases to be tried. The county peg office will be closed Monday.
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Monay
Baby Margaret Finds a Home
A Seattle girl named Margaret will begin a new life on Christmas Day with new parents who will care for her and give her opportunities. The Star documented the foster move and public response, noting many offers of homes and support from the community.
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Baby Margaret
Margaret
Seattle
Star
Bothell
Dorothy Underhill
Questionable claims about holidays and history in the states
A reader asks about beliefs on insanity or crime in Washington, Panama Canal costs, and holiday recognition in states. The note mentions Kansas not recognizing Christmas as a legal holiday and conflicts over New Year's Day and July 4. It also asserts Christmas marks the anniversary of the Battle of Trenton and compares state flowers of Washington and West Virginia.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Kansas
Union
Massachusetts
Trenton
N. J
West Virginia
Abe Slupsky drinks 600 beers in 40 days for reward
In St. Louis at the Hotel Jefferson cafe Col. Abe Slupsky completed a 40 day challenge by drinking 20 bottles of beer daily and 20 more before sunset for good measure. He earned $260 and an order for a suit of clothes as reward after finishing the 600th bottle.
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ST. Louis
Col
Abe Slupsky
Jefferson
Pare Te Air Tonight And Sunday Winds
Weather notice indicates overnight and Sunday conditions with southwest winds. The fragment hints at gusts or wind directions but lacks full details for a complete forecast.
A Christmas Tragedy in Seattle The Girl Behind the Snow Counter
In a crowded Seattle department store on Christmas Eve Mamie Riggs a pale 17 year old clerk struggles as shoppers clamour for five cent snow ornaments. The scene shows festive chaos, long lines and impatient customers pressing for change and service amid warm air and bright show windows.
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Mamie Riggs
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