Allen Remanded for New Hearing in Alaska Hold-Up Case
The U S Court of Appeals reversed the Alaska district court judgment in the George Allen hold up case, remanding for a new hearing. The opinion, by Hawley, cites prejudice against the defendant and errors in admitting evidence and continuance denial.
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Allen
San Francisco
States Court of Appeals
District Court of Alaska
George Allen P
United States Court of Ap
Wood
Woods
Hawley
Governor names new board members for Columbia River
Olympia Feb 2 The governor announced Chas Payne of Chinook EB Kerlee and John Wilson will replace the existing river board amid protests by shipmasters merchants and port interests He says the inquiry confirms charges of pilot service delays and that open river access is vital to shipping The Thurston county superior court term begins tomorrow with a calendar including two murder cases one assault with intent to kill embezzlement incest and a criminal assault.
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Olympia
Chas. Payne
Chinook
EB. Kerlee
John Wilson
Board of Entestemen
Columbia Rvbar
Presa
Lam
Quesan
Thurston County Superior Court
Marriage of Wah Lee at Seattle Chinatown Draws Attention
A Seattle Chinatown romance unfolds as Wah Lee, an Americanized Chinese agent, plans to wed a Kansas-born white girl named Ward. The couple keeps details private while police and locals watch, with Ward’s sister confirming mutual affection and marriage plans. Mark Ten Sule notes Ward’s arrival and attraction, and the pair met while Ward worked in a tea store.
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Seattle
Chinatown
Wah Lee
Cave
Wa Chung 2
Fourth Avenue South
Ori
Ting Fang Co
Mark Ten Sule
Second Avenue
Sergi. Powers
Ward
Beatie
Kansas
Government v Van Winkle and Washington Irrigation Case Decisions
The federal circuit court of appeals affirmed the lower court in Government v. Isaac Van Winkle ruling the defendant acted in good faith under the June 4 1978 act when cutting timber on Idaho government lands. The court also affirmed Washington Irrigation Company v California Bale Deposit Company.
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Ban Francisco
Federal Circuit Court
Government Va
Isaac van Winkle
Idaho
Washington Irrigation Company
Ve. California Bale Deposit Company
Waterbury Fire Destroys 10 Businesses in Four Blocks
A major blaze in Waterbury Connecticut from six to ten hours destroyed about ten business houses across four acres. Fire spread despite early containment as strong winds and a snowstorm hampered efforts. The Seovil house and Exchange hotel were affected. three hundred guests fled the latter in night attire. The origin was the Reid and Hughes upholstery store, under investigation as firefighters battled the flames. The city deployed militia and set up shelters. mayor says no outside financial aid.
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Waterbury
Conn
Exchange Place
Bank Street
Grand Street
South Main
Secion
Sceovil House
Cty
City Hall
Waterbury Bank
Exchange Hotel
Kilduff
Reid
Hughes
Seattle Lieder Society Concert at Germania Hall Success
The Seattle Lieder Society held a July event at Germania Hall that drew a large crowd and aims to aid Make the enengerfem. Andrew Heckler spoke urging immediate Puget Sound representation at Prince Henry receptions with a souvenir presentation.
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Germania Hall
Seattle Liederwae
Enengerfem
Andrew Heckler
Prince Henry
Puget Sound
Not on the Free List War Tax Measure Faces Setback
In Washington with Feb 2 reports the Ways and Means Committee defeated a rider to repeal the war tax placing steel products on the free list. Two Republicans backed the minority while several members were absent. The Senate judiciary committee favored a Hear bill limiting government injunctions in trade disputes, shielding agents from criminal indictments when parties act to affect such disputes.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tawney
Rabecock
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hear
Dirigo Arrives from Skagway with 34 Passengers and 66 Tons Concentrates
The Alaska Steamship Company steamer Dirigo reached Schwabacher dock at about 6 am from Skagway with a passenger list of 34 and a cargo of fist and 66 tons of concentrates. Among travelers were Frank Thornton an insane man from Juneau and George Irving owner of Prince of Wales mine. Deputy Sheriff DeLaney and Deputy Clerk W H McNair escorted the man toward Stellacoom asylum. The Dirigo struck the dock damaging several rotten piles but sustained no injuries. Weather was squally with snow and sleet throughout the voyage downbow.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Schwabacher Dock
Skagway
Juneau
Frank Thornton
DeLaney
W. HcNair
Stellacoom
George Irving
Ketchikan
Prince of Wales
Charity Organization Council to Elect New Officers
This afternoon the executive council meets at the Chamber of Commerce to receive officers reports for January. Mrs Wickware has left the city and Mrs Gray and Mrs Hawkine have resigned, their successors to be elected this afternoon.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. T. Wickware
L. H. Gray
WH. C. Hawkine
Bodies return as inquest closes on Biddles
In Pittsburg the bodies of Ed and Jack Biddle arrived to a large depot crowd. Butler reports Mrs Felx faces alarming condition and possible charges for aiding escape and arming felons. Coroner’s inquest finds Ed died by self inflicted revolver wound. Jack died from wounds inflicted by captors. Father Walsh notes death bed confessions deny murder knowledge.
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Pittsburg
Jack Biddle
Butler
Soffelx
Hutler
Jack Middle
The New Theater Seattle Vaudeville Plans
A vaudeville theater planned for Seattle aims to rival Pacific coast houses. A $600 improvement permit was issued for 161 Madison Street by Frack Munroe, with M. & Harnett behind the project. promoters anticipate a road circuit including Beattie Tacoma Victoria Vancouver Butte Great Falls Helena and Bookane. The venture promises top on the road entertainment for Beattie residents.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Madison Street
Frack Munroe
M. & Harnett
Fisky Barnett
San Francheco Orpheum
Sophomore Frolic of the Class of 64 at Littie's Hall
The Sophomore Frolic of the sixty four class at the University of Washington will be held in Littie's hall tomorrow evening.
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University of Washington
Littie’s
City Council Deliberates Street Improvements and Land Purchase
The council will discuss East Alder street Howard avenue Aloha Minor avenue north Twenty second avenue and Twenty second avenue south. Hearings on annexation rolls for East Madison and East Thomas streets and a 5000 acre Cedar river water system land purchase are on the agenda. Melrose avenue water main bids and funding to cover gaps also arise with University street work between Second and Third avenues.
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East Alder Street
Howard Avenue
Aloha
Minor Avenue
University Street
Second
Third Avenues
Injured CoastinG Boy Struck by Spike Near Store
Bennie Ney ten years old son of grocer K M H Ney of Eighteenth Avenue and Yesterday suffered serious injuries while coasting with a companion. Their sled struck a post and Bennie fell onto a sidewalk spike tearing his stomach. He was rushed to Providence hospital in serious condition.
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Bennie Ney
K. MH. Ney
Eighteenth Avenue
Providence Hospital
Griffs Fate: Once Famous Fighter Stricken by Misfortune
In Chicago on February 8, "Young Griffo" Albert Griffiths, once famed for speed and skill, was found in a vacant lot nearly frozen. His hands may need amputation and authorities suspect he sought shelter near the Bridewell. The Australian boxer drifted into vagrancy, a decay tied to his vice and lost glory.
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Chicago
Griffo
Bridewell
Billward
Albert Griffiths
Shingle Weavers Union Bets on Everett Area Leader
Charles Bulltz, a former Western Central Labor Union organizer now based in Butte Montana, is highlighted as a key figure in organizing a union for Puget Sound shingle weavers.
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Charles Bulltz
Groundhog break signals mixed winter forecast
An old Seattle column mocks the groundhog’s prediction as winter’s backbone appears broken, noting clouds and sun on Queen Anne and Hammer Heights while distant mountains cling to six more weeks of cold. Meteorologists warn temperature drops with elevation, and Puget Sound shores glimpse spring ahead.
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Seattle
Hammer N Heights
Queen Anne Hill
Dizay
Ak Belt
Smael Meteorologietea
Puget Sound
Beattie
Bribery Inquiry Resumes in St. Louvia Alderman Case
The St. Louvia alderman bribery investigation was resumed by a new grand jury this morning. Officials indicate the case is expected to be lengthy and complex.
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ST. Louvia
Warrapta
Beattle and Vicinity Weather: Rain and Winds
For Beattle and Vicinity Tonleht and Tuesday bring occasional light rain with fresh to brisk southerly winds. Expect variable skies and mild temperatures with brief shower potential. Localized precipitation may affect outdoor plans and travel conditions this period.
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Beattle
Republicans meet in Ninth ward for club formation
The Republicana of the Sixth precinct Ninth ward plan a meeting tomorrow evening in the Sunday school tent at the corner of Keystone avenue and Fifty-seventh street to organize a Republican club.
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Ninth Ward
Keystone Avenue
Fifty-seventh Street
Seattle Lottery Runs Behind Closed Doors
An old policy game has given way to a semi Chinese lottery in Seattle. Drawings occur every half hour at a downtown lottery agency run by L. Lippman under the alias John Law rence. Officials call it a skin game with stockholders nationwide benefiting from apparent baited prizes.
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Seattle
Re Street
Smore Ja & Tailor Shop
L. L. Lippman
John Lawrence
Lippman
Prises
Drowned Fireman Robert Lewis Found in Bay After Months
The body of Robert Lewis, a marine fireman who drowned last October while crossing to Wear Seattle with two companions, was found in the bay near the Centennial mine. Identification came from papers in his clothing. the funeral was held this afternoon.
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Robert Lewis
Centennial
Lewis
Seattle
England
Butterworth
Bonney & Stewart's
Robbery At Queen City Hotel In Room Four
Sylvester Dooley of the Queen City hotel was robbed by a roommate registered as H Willis. Dooley slept in room No 4 and woke to find all clothes taken. Police were notified after Dooley could borrow a salt.
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Sylvester Dooley
Queen City
H. Willis
Dooley
Tolen
Broadway Improvement Club Meeting Planned at Pilgrim Church
The Broadway Improvement Club will meet tomorrow evening at the Pilgrim Congregational church at East Republican street and North Broadway. Paving of Broadway and other matters of importance will be discussed.
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Broadway Improvement Club
Pilgrim Congregational Church
East Republican Street
North Broadway
Steamer Cavour Stranded as Eastern Storm Rages
A severe winter storm lashes the eastern coast with gale winds up to 60 miles per hour as steamers struggle for shelter. The Cavour is ashore at Point Lookout after rescue attempts fail, with crews still unaccounted. Wreckage washes ashore along Long Island and New Jersey shores while the Mohawk Valley endures a blizzard. One body is found at Smith Point Fire Island.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Cavour
Long Beach
Tune
Masters
Point Lookout
Jersey
Mohawk Valley
New England
Fire Island
N. Y
Smith Point
Sermon Defends Bible Against Dr Pearson Critique
Battery Street pastor Rev H D Brown denounces Dr Pearson of Northwestern University Chicago for denying miracles and endorsing higher criticism He argues Paul used scripture as authority and insists the Bible remains a miracle from creation to salvation with Methodist papers opposing Pearson’s views.
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H. D. Brown
Battery Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Pearson
Northwestern University
Chicago
Paul
Brown
Pearson
Rex Drug Co Seeks Crown as Best Prescriptionists
Rex Drug Co proclaims it is the king of prescriptionists and pledges every prescription leaving its hands is right, asserting commitment to superior service and quality.
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Rex
King
Korthrup © CO
Firat Avo
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George Allen
R. J.bleton
Nome
Embleton
Tom Worse
Noyes
Wdoing
Wooden Gods of
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Upper Bec Sonus
Tiber
Rome
Funston
Kannaas
Gensrat
Humes
D. H. Mercer
Third Avenue
Union Street
Nafe
Northern Pacific
Liederkranz Concert
Dirigo
Lynn Canal
the New Theater
Weavers’ Union
Weather Bureau
Ninth Ward Repubicans
Chas. W. Pearson
North- Western University
Ilena
Daniel
Elijah
Ravena
Higher
Phillip Achaff
Higher Criticism
Pacific Christian Advocate
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Youmans
Hinckley Block
the People's Hargoin Store
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
the People's Quick Service Store
JAS
F. White & CO
Edward Ride & Sons
Arlington Apron Co
Northwest
Pike Street
Third Ave
Corner Union Telephone
REX Drug CO
Twenty-third Avenue
Herbert
Schewerman
Cherry St
The
Seattle Electric Co
First Ave
Lion Clothing House
Emerson, Starr
A. B. Chase
Jamer
Steinway Pianos
Sherman, Clay & Co
2D Ave
Columbia, Tel, Main 198
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