Senate Votes to Postpone Contempt Bill
The state senate, by a 17 vote, debated and postponed Landon’s contempt reform bill. Supporters argued the measure curbs despotic prerogatives while critics warned it risks courts’ powers. Senators Collins and Allen sided with postponement, while Nichols Bryan Jensen and others urged passage in a different form.
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Labor Replies to Chamber of Commerce on 8 Hour Bill
Central Councils condemn the Chamber of Commerce stance against an eight hour day for women. They accuse the Chamber of defending a dollars and cents policy and argue the bill would prevent long canning industry shifts. The records note the opposition being driven by fears for workers and manufacturers and cite racial generalizations about workers.
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Girl to Demain on Stage in Dallas Court Action
Misa Win, 18, today rejoined a theatrical company after an injunction blocked her father from interfering with her career. She had been detained and brought to Dallas seeking to stop her from taking a role as the Chicago on Banks four days ago began today the United States marine in court action.
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Juarez Attacked as Mexican Forces Clash at Border
A rebel assault on Juarez began with 500 Mexican cavalry and infantry facing 1 000 rebels under Gen Pas al Orozco between Juarez and Samalayuca. Riderless bloodstained horses marked the clash as US residents advised to evacuate Juarez by American Consul Edwards.
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Hope Fades for Archbishop Ryan As Bulletin Warns
In Philadelphia on February 2 a bulletin warned that Archbishop Ryan may die at any moment, and hope for his recovery was practically abandoned.
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Ryan
Factoids on global industry and trade
A reader asks about streetcar staff in England, Japan population growth, California mercury production, French bulletproof glass, and Italian cotton imports. The questions mix employment, demography, mining, materials, and commerce across nations.
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Japan
California
United States
France
Italy
Tonight's Dilling Meetings Rally List of Speakers
Scandinavian voters rally features Carl J. Ole Hanson Max Wardall Oliver T Erickson and others. Ross station hosts Rev Alexander Hastings Kitt Gould and Mr Dilling. Yester station lists C M Baxter W Meyers Reeves Aylmore. 45th St and Wallingford Ave body includes Dr H H Arthur P Moran and S A Keenan.
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Carl J. Ole Hanson
Max Wardall
Oliver T. Erickson
Mr. Seminary
Ross Station
Rev
Alexander H. EL A. Hastings
Kitt Gould
Mr. Dilling
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C. M. Baxter
W. Meyers
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Undoing a judge’s blunder rights the wrong in Warren case
The article argues against infallible judges and notes the pardon of Fred Warren by the President after a federal judge tried to punish criticism. It highlights congressional limits on federal courts and the White House stepping in to correct judicial overreach, framing the event as a defense of American liberty.
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Fred Warren
Congress
Warren
White House
America
Russia
Corpse Stretches Arms at Funeral Crowd
In Glasgow Kentucky an elderly woman, Mrs. Jane Pitcock, eight decades old, raised her arms toward mourners at her coffin causing a panic. The coffin lid had been removed to allow attendees to view her, she regained consciousness briefly and died the following night.
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Jane Pitcock
Gamaliel
Monroe County
Indictments Issued in Tacoma Man's Death Near Redding
A grand jury indicted two individuals in the death of George Walker of Tacoma who was killed on the roof of a Pullman car near Redding on August 25. Names to be kept secret until arrests are made.
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Tacoma
Parachute advocate Miss Granville urges safety device
Miss Charlotte Granville, English aviator and spokesman now in America, promotes parachutes as essential for pilots. She has made 30 ascents and argues many 1910 aviation deaths could have been avoided with machines tailored parachutes. Granville, a Royal Aero Club member, notes stunts by Hoxsey and Moissant and defends airships.
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Moissant
Hillman Faces Jury Deliberations in Courtroom Scene
District Attorney Elmer Todd urged a jury in the Hillman case while Defense Attorney Morris exercised a peremptory challenge. Eleven jurors were passed without cause and not yet excused, with eleven in box. Hillman sat with his wife and two children as the hearing resumed and the judge moved the session to avoid jury tampering.
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G. L. Hall
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Port Townsend
Danworth
FE. H. Brett
Beattie
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Burton
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Stanwood
C. R. Redding
Index
Robert Bridges
Georgetown
William Hampton
Everett
J. D. Morse
Port Angeles
C. 0. Radford
Seattle
W. W. Beck
P. A.manson
City Prosperity at Stake as Vice Foes Fight Corruption
A public statement warns that vice and crooked business thrive at the city’s expense, threatening prosperity and honor. Officials vow crackdown to restore integrity, curb illicit profit, and protect residents. The message urges vigilance and reform from community leaders and citizens.
Snyder leaves gold to housekeeper from 1849 California find
Luray Virginia February 2 19xx James P Snyder who died yesterday left to his housekeeper Mrs J A Southard a gallon glass jar filled with California gold kept since 1849. Snyder made a fortune in the California gold fields.
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Dazzling Snow Delights Town Amid Cold Spell
A playful piece notes two and a half inches of snow lying on the ground and a temperature of 28 degrees. It mentions the coal bin running low, pedestrians slipping on icy sidewalks, and a lighthearted call for celebration despite the difficulties.
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Would You Like To Sojourn In Dawson
Dawson reports the coldest day of the year with the thermometer at 60 degrees below zero. Since December 38 the temperature has swung from 17 above to 49 below, highlighting extreme winter conditions.
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Weather forecast for tonight and Friday
Fair tonight and Friday colder with moderate northwesterly winds. A brief, calm note of improving temperatures follows a chill night. No precipitation is expected and conditions remain dry across the region.
Refusal to act on Ballinger Pinchot reports by House agriculture
The House committee on agriculture voted unanimously to refer back to the House the Ballinger Pinchot reports, saying it has no jurisdiction to consider a regularly constituted committee from both branches of Congress. The panel recommended placing the reports on the calendar.
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Congress
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Southern Pacific Runs Two Stockton Schedules Amid Washout Delays
S P tied up Stockton California February 2. The Southern Pacific company operated two trains out of Stockton via San Francisco for 12 hours. The Western Pacific is tied up by wash outs and probably will be unable to operate trains for three days.
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San Francisco
Western Pacific
Unprecedented heat hits Texas in February
Unprecedentedly hot weather sweeps Texas with Fort Worth reporting 98 degrees and an average statewide high near 90. Temperatures break seasonal norms across major cities as officials monitor conditions.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Gill says he would keep happy if he were a murderer
Dorothy Arnold, heiress missing 51 days from a Manhattan shopping trip, remains unaccounted for as detectives explore white slavery theories. In New York City, Mayor Gill defended his record at a noon rally, joking and railing at opponents while Chief Wappenstein watched from the wings.
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Plea Secures Release of Mrs Callahan in Bracelet Theft
In New York on February 2 United Prep reports Mrs Jennie Callahan was freed after pleading to Judge Voorhels to send her and her baby to prison for warmth and food. Prosecutors allege she stole a bracelet and ring from a neighbor. Her husband earns eight dollars weekly and they pay ten dollars monthly rent plus furniture costs. The woman admits stealing to obtain food.
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Spain Storm Death Toll Reaches 200 With More Feared
Ny United Press reports two hundred deaths from a coastal Spain storm with agencies expecting at least sixty more as the fierce weather continued to rage and no abatement was felt.
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Spain
Two Die In Joy Ride Crash Near St Joseph
Edna Cooper 17 and Stanley Clark 18 were killed when their speeding car collided with an interurban near St Joseph Missouri. Joseph Spencer Roger Morton and Margaret Smith were listed as dying with others uninjured.
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Margaret Smith
Begs Aid in Famine in China
Chairman Ferguson of the Shanghai relief commission appeals to the American Red Cross for aid to relieve famine in China. Fifty thousand to one hundred thousand famine refugees live in hovels without food or clothing.
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Ferguson
Shanghai
American National Red Cross Society
China
Woman Dies By Self Inflicted Wound
Mrs. Joseph K. Coarum of 2117 Judkins Jr. ended her life early this morning by slashing her throat with a knife after several weeks of illness.
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Unknown from Spokane becomes Olympia’s noted rep Clyde Miller
When the legislature opened he was the original question mark nobody knew him They called him the Unknown Later they made it the Unknown from Spokane Now they all know him He’s Representative Clyde Miller from Spokane and he’s on the jobs.
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Clyde Miller
Collins Defends Japanese Land Ownership Plan
Olympia reports Senator Collins proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Japanese and other aliens to own land in the state. The measure would go before voters at the 1912 general election. Collins also opposes Senator Landon’s bill to amend the contempt law.
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Murphy promises honesty at polls in Seattle
Prosecuting Attorney Murphy vows to protect voters from fraud on election day. He pledges to prosecute all such cases to conviction, pursue the responsible parties to the full extent of authority, and not drop any case where evidence is clear and genuine.
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Hi Gill Recall Signals Seattle Redemption
The notice proclaims Hi Gill has been recalled, signaling Seattle’s renewal and accountability beyond the local scene, with implications for state and national perception.
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Hi Gill
Seattle
King Alfonso's Amours Trigger Spanish Troop Mobilization
In Madrid a major Spanish army plot to topple King Alfonso and set up a republic has prompted the largest troop and civil guard concentration in years. Government action focuses on precaution as republican factions fracture. The king's position weakens after exposure of his affair with a Parisian dancer and Queen Victoria’s threats to depart for England.
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Hendaye
France
Alfonso
Barcelona
Victoria
Spain
England
Ministers Endorse Dilling for Mayor
A resolution endorsing George W. Dilling was adopted by 50 ministers at the Baptist ministers conference of Western Washington. The meeting opened Tuesday evening and closed last night at Emmanuel Baptist church.
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George W. Dilling
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Plague Victims Burned Outside Harbin Amid Mass Cremations
Plague victims were burned by the hundreds two miles outside Harbin and other cities. Coffins and uncoffined bodies were stacked, piled, and torched by soldiers after the pyres were soaked in kerosene. The mass burning continued throughout the day.
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Harbin
Will Backus Quit Regency
Olympia reports M. F. Backus, newly confirmed regent of the state university, will resign after a hard fight in the legislature. Several legislators say they voted for his confirmation only on the promise of his resignation.
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M. F. Backus
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Hicktown Bee Items Highlight Local Happenings
A small pig is in the pound. Will Pickerell markets ads for easy money and buys 10 postal cards. Reporters celebrate another birthday. Hank Griffin’s rumshop earns credit. Miss Hary Wilkine forwards poems to magazines. Wilbur Todd studies barbering by correspondence and may open a shop. Eben Tupper seeks Chamber of Commerce leadership يح
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Hicktown
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Chamber of Comeerce
Star urges women to vote early on election day
The article notes polls open next Tuesday at 8 AM and close at 8 PM. It urges women readers to vote early during the day to allow men more time to cast ballots after work.
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