Enderson's Job and the Seattle Street Car Boss
A city takeover of the Seattle street railway has left David Henderson as superintendent with high salary and broad duties. Critics ask if Henderson can effectively manage four to six former experts at once and whether Mayor Caldwell should have appointed a true rail system expert rather than expanding Henderson's remit.
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David Henderson
Henderson
Puget Sound Traction Company
Trac
Henat
Hugh M. Caldwell
A. W. Leon
JL. Kempster
Richardson
Caldwell
Seattle
Deported groom marries before deportation in Seattle
Johannes Blankrud, a Norwegian cabinetmaker once held in an asylum, is deported to Norway after legal actions. His fiancée, vowing to accompany him, marries him in Spokane and follows the couple to Seattle where the husband awaits deportation and the wife waits to join him on the voyage back.
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United States
Norway
Johannes Blankrud
Northwest
Red
Blankrod
Blankrud
Washington
Spokane
Immigration Service
Seattle
Execution of J C Clark at San Quentin for Esparto murder
J C Clark was hanged at San Quentin at 10 18 a m for the 1919 murder of Raebell in Esparto Yolo county. He wore a pipe in his mouth during the hanging and shown no emotion as the trap sprang. The sentence followed years of appeals and a governor reprieve before February 4. Clark shot Raebell after accusing him of stealing Clark’s money and fled to a restaurant before the fatal confrontation.
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San Quentin Penitentiary
Cal
J. C. Clark
Raebell
Esparto
Yolo County
Clark
Stephane
Bence
Carpenters of City To Meet Tonight At Labor Temple
City carpenters plan a mass meeting at the Labor Temple at 7:30 PM to discuss wage questions and related issues for Seattle workers. Aimed at uniting craftsmen for forthcoming negotiations.
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Carpenters
Labor Temple
Seattle
iPair Smuggled Dope Over Border Charge
A. A. Aston of Clear Lake and John Smith of Oakland were jailed Friday on charges of smuggling $30,000 of smoking opium across the border. They are held in lieu of bonds.
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A. A. Aston
Clear Lake
John Smith
Oakland
Cal
Fn c
Cant Flirt in a Glare Sparks Boston Park Bill
A Boston report notes a dispute over a bill to appropriate 280000 dollars to a park reserve area managed by the metropolitan district. The text discusses flirting in public spaces and contrasts it with policy actions affecting the park’s funding and control.
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Boston
Cate
Ture
Maasachu
Nation-Wide Revolt Feared in Mexico
Government reports indicate possible unification of scattered bandit operations into a nationwide revolt. Letters from Aguilar, son in law of President Carranza, implicated him in rebellion schemes. Officials say fewer than five bands are active in various regions.
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Mexico
Aguilar
Carranza
Gaute
Advertising Solution for Seattle Realtors The Star
The Star boasts a daily circulation of 66,000, higher than its nearest competitor by 15,000. Advertisers are urged to choose The Star to reach more readers, noting lower per line costs compared to rival Seattle papers with smaller circulations.
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the Star
Star
Menta
The
Bryan May Be Chosen Head of Dry Bureau
Washington February 4 A campaign for appointing William Jennings Bryan as prohibition commissioner to succeed John F Kramer was launched today. The suggestion will be brought to President elect Harding soon. Senator Sheppard of Texas said Bryan would be a good choice if he would accept the place.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
John F. Kramer
Harding
Bryan
Sheppard
Texas
Senate
Lord Dunsany Sentenced by Military Court in Ireland
In Kilmainham Ireland on February 4 Lord Dunsany was fined £25 or jailed three months by a military court martial after a castle search at Dunmainy in County Mrath where officers alleged arms and ammunition not under perfect military control were found.
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Kilmainham
Ireland
Lord Dunsany
Dunmainy Castle
County Mrath
Polie
Seniors Consider Plan of Endowment
The university senior class will discuss an endowment plan at its regular monthly meeting Friday. The plan would yield $50,000 to the university in 20 years.
Benefit Dance Program For Police Widows Fund At Pantages
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. the Douglas School of Dancing stages a benefit at the Pantages theatre for Seattle police widows and families. About 150 children ages 3 to 16 perform singing, reading, and dance with Mrs. Hamilton Douglas Jr. in several pieces. The show ends with Artists in Miniature, a local child driven spectacle. Eddie Milne of Pantages donates the theatre. Admission is 25 cents for children and 60 cents for adults.
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Douglas School of Dancing
Pantages
Fund For
Seattle
Eddie Milne
Peete Trial Nears Close in Denton Murder Case
In Los Angeles on February 4 1950 Mrs Louine I Peete faces closing arguments in a sensational murder trial of mining promoter Jacob C Denton Her defense closed without calling her to testify her lawyers opting to present their case from the shadow of her own testimony The defense decision left Mrs Peete disappointed saying she wished to tell her story in court.
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108
Angeles
Louine I. Peete
Peete
Jacob C. Denton
Banker Arrested After Fight Over Savings Firm Funds
George F. Tilton president of Prudential Savings and Loan was arrested on a grand larceny warrant by Detectives Yoris and Fortner after a quarrel with W. A. Hoage state examiner. Tilton posted 1500 bond in Gordon's court. Hoage accuses Tilton of misappropriating 576.45 from the association funds. Tilton says the dispute followed a fight in the association office at 1026 Third Ave.
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W. A. Honge
Hoage
Tilton
Association
Third Ave
Sims Declares for Powerful Air Fleet
Rear Admiral Sims told House Naval Affairs committees that an air fleet of great power can defeat any foe. He spoke as Chairman Butler said President elect Harding planned a disarmament conference. The remarks opened the resumed hearings on disarmament and naval organization.
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Washington
Sima
House
Naval Affairs Committees
Sims
Butler
Harding
Sir James Craig Chosen Ulster Premier Leader
In Belfast on February 4 Sir James Craig was virtually elected premier of Ulster under the hare rule bill. He was chosen today as leader of the Ulster parliament by the Ulster Unionist council. Craig will be named as the first prime minister, it was said.
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Belfast
James Craig
Ulster
Ulster Unionist Council
Craig
Paulhamus Lined Up as Interior Secretary Candidate
Reports from Washington say a move is afoot to place W H Paulhamus former state senator in the cabinet as secretary of interior in Harding's administration. The record notes no formal offer yet.
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Altho
Washington
W. H. Paulthamus
Interior
Harding
Contractor Found Guilty of Perjury in Maynard Ave Case
A jury in Judge King Dykeman's court found building contractor Cal Smiley guilty of perjury after deliberations begun at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The verdict carried a recommendation for leniency and related a false affidavit about payment on a project at Maynard avenue and King street.
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King Dykeman
Cal Smiley
Smiley
Dilla
Maynard Ave
King St
Harding to Call Disarmament Conference
Washington February 4 President-elect Harding will call a disarmament conference, announced by Chairman Butler of the House Naval Affairs Committee. The statement came as Rear Admiral William S. Benson testified on naval armament reductions and the state of the navy.
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Washinington
Harding
Butler
House Naval Affairs Committee
William Lima
Bomb blast injures four in Chicago South Side
Police hunt occupants of a car after a bomb was buried in the doorway of a South Side house injuring four people. The blast was heard for miles and targeted a house occupied by a wealthy African American resident amid alleged racial tensions over encroachment into the district.
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Chicago
South Side
Warnings of Ireland Battle Alert Dublin
Rumors spread of a major coup attempt in Dublin by the republican army. The military dismissed the danger, yet patrols increased and lorries carried hostages chained to seats. Attacks rose despite security measures.
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Dublin
Believe Mystery Man Is Portland Citizen
Oakland police today believed the mystery man held in the emergency hospital is W. A. Crawford of Portland Oregon. A telegram from Mrs. Crawford said she thinks the man is her husband who left Portland in March 1920 and has not been heard from since.
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Oakland
Cal
H. K
W. A. Crawford
Portland
Ore
Crawford
Burglars Loot Fr. F Stratford Home In Night Escape
A burglar escaping from 1617 Warren Ave leaped from a tree and fled the scene after a stairway light revealed activity. Police believe the thief slid down the tree, leaving a ladder nearby. Mrs Stratford saw a man in the yard as they notified police. No arrest.
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FR. F. Stratford
Warren Ave
High Collars Short Skirts Define Spring Dress Style
In New York on Feb 4 the National Garment Retailers Association announced spring women’s wear. The look features high collars, glove fitting jackets, and knee length flaring skirts, with a poised silhouette noted by observers.
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New York
National Garment Retailers’ Association
Hope New Fare Will Aid Cars
The council utilities committee voiced the expectation that current fare levels will solve municipal railways finances. They referred the March 1 interest payment issue to the committee of the whole for review.
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Council Utilities Committee
Politician Held in Reno Murder Case
James H. Neven former state tax commissioner is held on a murder charge after the death of 61 year old Mrs. Etta Hannah. Hannah was found with a bullet wound to the head and another to the wrist in an Reno apartment. she died en route to a hospital.
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Reno
James H. Neven
Etta Hannah
Hannah
Leap from 20,000 feet planned over Elliott Bay
Ivan DeVilliers announced He will jump from an airplane above Elliott Bay next Tuesday at 4 p m. The flight starts in Kent at 3 p m and climbs in spirals to more than three and a half miles high for the leap. Proceeds go to police relief funds.
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Ivan DeVilliers
Elliott Bay
Kent
Woman Charged With Perjury Granted Preliminary Hearing
Mrs. Vera Hurst faced a preliminary hearing in Justice of the Peace C C Daltons court Friday morning on a second degree perjury charge. Prosecutors say she made an affidavit to obtain a mothers pension through the juvenile court while owning property.
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Vera Hurst
Justice of the Peace
C. C. Dalton's Court
Hurst
Bothell Man Dies in Store of Heart Failure
Charlie Hohman aged 67 drops dead of heart failure in a store at 4201 Fight Avenue on Friday afternoon. He lived in Bothell and worked for Western Wallboard Co at Ninth Avenue and Snoqualmfest. Coroner takes charge of the body.
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Charlies Hohman
Fighth Ave
Bothell
Western Wallboard Co
Ninth Ave
Snoqualmfest
No damage for death of girl in federal case
By an instructed verdict the jury was told that Cushman M Coleman is denied $5,112.50 damages. Coleman’s daughter Dorothy, 4, was killed by a Northern Pacific train near Mount Vernon.
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Bebe, Cushman
M. Coleman
Coleman
Dorothy
Northern Pacific
Mount Vernon
Manuel Drucker News Own Home Entry Night Lie
Manuel Drucker lies to his wife about arriving home late to lodge for the night. A prowler attempts to break into his own house at 423 21st Ave, prompting police to intervene before mistaking Drucker for a burglar. He returns inside as his wife answers the door and jokes about too much excitement.
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Manuel Drucker
Lodge
Drucker
Nerve of Schmitt Fails Before Walla Walla Gallows
The condemned killer Johan Schmitt arrives in Walla Walla with Sheriff Starwich reporting Schmitt’s face pale and nerve failing as he faces execution on All Fools Day. Schmitt hints at a statement to be released via Warden Drumm but withholds where loot is buried, while relations and possible escape fears color the final journey.
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Johan Schmitt
John Schmitt
Walla Walla
Schmitt
the Star
Matt Starwich
King County
Seattle
Jimmy O'Brien
Warden Drumm
Sheriff Starwich
Gallows
Starwich
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W. H. Krause
Chiropractor
Lith Ave
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Krause
J. W. Leavitt Co
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Federal
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Guardians of Law and Peace
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