Chinatown Feud Between Hop Sing and Suey Sing Escalates
In San Jose and across the coast a race driven clash erupts after a dispute over a $300 slave girl from Seattle. Sing man Sin Soey Ying, and plumber Frank Petersen defend themselves during the violence as three tong leaders are killed and two fatally wounded. Chinatown remains on edge as the Hop Sing and Suey Sing clans renew hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Soey Ying
Frank Petersen
Peterson
Sing Suey Yings
San Jose
Hop Sings
Seattle
Chinatown
Dark Revenge Ties to Kidnapping Case
The piece alleges dark revenge as the motive behind a kidnapping linked to Antonio's family. It notes Antonio's brother Michael reappeared after a year’s disappearance, sparks theories of Miack Hand involvement, and his subsequent sudden death blamed on Maggiore family enemies.
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Antonio
Michael
Miack Hand
Marriage Too Lightly Treated as Court Denies Divorce
Matilda Lane sought a divorce from Daniel Lane after four days of acquaintance and six weeks of marriage. The judge said such a short courtship and aging spouses do not warrant a divorce and denied the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Lane
Daniel Lane
Myers
Tammany Chief Dies
State Senator Thomas Grady, longtime Fraternal Order of Eagles leader and power in Tammany Hall, died at his New York home after health declines following a failed bid for state senate presidency. Close friends say the setback broke his heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Thomas Grady
Order of Eagles
Tammany Hall
Grady
Tammany
State Senate
Troops on Border Ordered to Maintain Peace at Rio Grande
Secretary of War Stimson ordered Gen. Duncan in Texas to deploy 5,000 troops to preserve peace along the Mexican border and stop any firing across the Rio Grande by Mexican revolutionists or federal troops. He was told to prevent any threat to American lives or property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Stimson
Duncan
Department of Texas
Rio Grande
Grocer Promotes Sign to Seven In Store
In a cheeky promotion a grocer urges customers to “Here’s a good sign to seven” with a warning bet not to live up to the boast. The playful note hints at pricing or product display in a local shop.
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Grocer
Full Cream Milk Label Debate Sparks Health Question
The Star weighs in on the distinction between full cream and skim milk arguing full cream milk is healthy and contains all the milk’s fat. It notes the label’s ambiguity and questions why some terms mislead consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Port officials set public port terminal discussion
Port commissioners plan a 2 p.m. meeting at Dreamland rink to discuss the terminal project. Gen. J M Chittenden and Commissioners Hridges and Remnaberg will speak, with Ray LaVarre presiding and Judge Richard Winsor also on the program. A bond issue of 3,000,000 may be placed before voters alongside a 4,100,000 general harbor development bond.
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Socialista
Dreamland Rink
J. M. Chittenden
Hridges and
Remnaberg
Ray
R. H. Thomson
Harold Preston
Seattle
Gen. Chittenden
Scott Calhoun
Port Commission
Ihs
Terminal Syndicate
Calhoun
All Women Candidates Barred in City Election Controversy
A disputed city charter provision bars women from running by requiring four years as a qualified elector. It is argued no woman could meet this in 1916 since suffrage arrived that November. Comptroller Bothwell sent the issue to Corporation Counsel Bradford for opinion before primary ballots are printed.
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Kate Sterling
Sylvia Hunnicker
Bothwell
Bradford
Kennedy
Socialist Campaign
Parish
Mark You
Hulet M. Wells
Oklahoma cyclone separates two men after 23 years
In Phoenix on February 3 L Brunsen and F McMillan met after separation caused by an Oklahoma cyclone 23 years earlier. Each man believed the other had perished, and they confronted a reunion that brought mixed emotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Oklahoma
L. Brunsen
F. McMillan
World’s prettiest woman guest at Government House
Mr and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson, famed illustrator, were the first guests of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Government House after returning from New York. The diplomat’s party hosted the couple during the Ottawa visit.
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Ottawa
Can
Charles Dana Gibson
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Government House
New York
Wan Ask
Chinaman Murder Case Heads for Truth in Interrogations
Portland report shows Ol Sen, Wong Si Sam, and Lew Soon denying participation as detectives expect a breakdown in stories. Ol Sen accuses co defendants of strangling Seid Bing and packing his body in a trunk bound for Seattle.
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Portland
Lew Soon
San Francisco
Ol Sen
Wong Si Sam
Seid Bing
Seattle
Os Ben
Seid
Wong
Detective Headquarters
O1 Sen
Lew
Cotterill to headline Fremont mayoral rally at Odd Fellows Hall
Progressive candidate George F. Cotterill will be the main speaker at a Fremont rally tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. The event begins in the evening with Cotterill delivering a direct, focused speech on city car lines, telephone system, and other public issues, joined by Dr Cora Eaton Ivan S. Blair and James T. Lawler for additional remarks at Fremont Ballard West Woodland and Phinney avenues.
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George F. Cotterill
Fremont
Odd Fellows’ Hat
Fremont-Ballard
West Woodland
Phinney Av
Cotterill
Cora 8. Eaton
Ivan S. Blair
Poindexter
James T. Lawler
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Columbia
Hillmar City
Dunlap
Gill
West Seattle
West Side Hall
Dreamland Rink
Labor Temple
Armed prospectors seize Booth Fork gold claims near Ellsworth ranch
About 150 armed men and women camp along Booth Fork river at John Ellsworth ranch in South Bend Washington to hold mining claims after a quartz vein discovery. The sheriff tries to dislodge them as more recruits arrive by train from other towns.
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United Press
South Bend
Wash
John Ellsworth
Booth Fork
Elleworth
Hoch's Message From Kansas At YMCA Address
Former Governor E W Hoch of Kansas spoke at the YMCA auditorium urging strict enforcement of the law. He warned a public official who neglects duty should lose office in a forceful address. In San Francisco, Manila wires show the Philippine legislature earmarked 250000 gold for a 1915 Panama Pacific exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Seattle mayoral race predicted by famed analyst
Doc Hawkins falls ill as he concludes a Seattle political survey. The outlook splits: Gill has a strong base but Parish is seen as the likely winner in the recall era. Cotterill is praised for progressive support and women’s votes, while Wells is noted but deemed weaker.
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Doc Hawkins
Committee On Truth
Doe
The
Star
Seattle
Bill Banks
Prof
Snitz
Dee
Hi Gill
Gill
George F. Cotterill
Cotterill
Parish
Wells
Hazzard Case Heads to Jury Tonight in Washington
In Port Orchard Washington special to The Star the Hazzard case moves toward a verdict tonight after long arguments. Dr Linda Hazzard faces potential first or second degree verdicts or acquittal as prosecutors and defense present final speeches. The crowded court heard appeals about medical fasting and responsibility while Dorothea Williamson and nurse Margaret Conway loom large in the dramatic scene.
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The
Star
Port Orchard
Wash
Linda B. Hazzard
Kelley
E. W. Gregory
E. D. Karr
Dorothea Williamson
Dr. Hazzard
Margaret Conway
Williamson
Nso
Burfield
Eit
Gregory
Allmenta
Yakey
Regular School of Physicians
Y. Z
Miss Conway
Claire Williamson
La Follette Attacks the Kept Press in Philadelphia
Senator Robert M. La Follette accused newspapers of interdependence with banks advertisers and special interests at a Philadelphia banquet. He warned of centralizing advertising threatening magazines and warned the press may be gagged as publishers faced heckling and interruptions. He then went to Providence Hospital with his daughter after the speech.
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United Press
Washington
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Senator la Follette
Providence Hospital
la Follette
Woman Seeks Divorces Back to Back Across Marriages
Sthyl M Chartrand divorced Felix Chartrand, remarried Jim a month later, and after about two years again filed for divorce. She cites cruelty and child abuse from a prior marriage, while a court warns against treating marriage lightly and nullifying court action within weeks.
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Sthyl M. Chartrand
Felix Chartrand
Jim
Myers
Cotterill Speaks On Bogue Plans In Rainier Heights
Oltman’s hall in Rainier Heights drew a large crowd to hear George F. Cotterill progressive mayoral candidate and former City Engineer R. H. Thomson discuss the Bogue plans. Cotterill received an enthusiastic reception as he described the effects on the area.
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Oltman
Rainier Heights
George F. Cotterill
R. H. Thomson
Cotterill
Weather forecast for tonight and Sunday light mix
Light rain or snow expected tonight with moderate easterly winds. Noon temperature around 38 degrees.
Socialist Meeting Set At Labor Temple With Mayor Candidate
Sunday program features Anna Maley of Chicago as chief speaker at the Labor Temple. H. M. Wells, socialist mayor candidate, and E. J. Brown, candidate for corporation counsel, also speak. Socialists drew a larger crowd at Maye’s hall last night than the rival candidate did in his earlier appearance.
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Anna Maley
Chicago
Labor Temple
H. M. Wells
E. J. Brown
Parish
Maye's Hall
Connolly to spotlight courts in Arcade Hall lecture
C P Connolly magazine writer known for Big Business and the Bench will speak tonight in Arcade hall under the Progressive Republican league. He will discuss Tragedies and Comedies of Our Courts in his talk.
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Connolly
Butte
Seattle
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