Officer Farley in plain clothes accused of firing and striking
Two facts and a rumor in Seattle recount an alleged incident where Officer W H Farley, off duty in plain clothes, allegedly fired over a man head and punched him after a confrontation. The accuser M L Flood seeks investigation while police say no official notice reached them yet.
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Preacher Criticizes Slit Skirts Sparking Church Rift
In Chicago the Rev. C. W. Harris of the Church of the Living God faces accusations after a sermon condemning slit skirts led to a confrontation. Miss Minnie Beasley and her mother allege he assaulted her with an umbrella and fists, calling women strumpets during a street incident near Irving Street.
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Montreal Shaken by Sudden Earthquake Alert
An early today quake rattled furniture and buildings across Quebec waking many residents. No damage reported. The report also notes three English farms devoted to butterfly and moth cultivation.
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Quebec
Star's Farm Special Today Promotes Washington Farm Lands
The Star advertises two pages of farm related deals from Washington dealers. Listings include land, seeds, live stock and implements from firms such as Aasen Hexton Winashi Adams Rumemann Chavis M Co Sow Investment Co and Northwest Locators Co with addresses in Seattle and nearby districts. The notice promotes title insurance and equipment suppliers with multiple names and locations.
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Opera draws line on tights for Siebel role
In a Standard Opera production of Faust at the Metropolitan theatre after Lent, many women auditioned for Siebel but balked at wearing tights. A lyric tenor finally took the part, Harry Kneff, noted for his looks and voice, after others declined. Miss Hammer shifts to Micaela in Carmen.
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Auto Show At Primary Closes Tonight Amid Strong Attendance
The auto show ends tonight with strong expected turnout and high attendance as visitors flock to see new models and make purchases. Organizers anticipate record sales and wide public interest through the event's final hours.
Business improves on coast says National City Bank chief
J W Maxwell, president of National City Bank, reports better business conditions returning from a California vacation. He cites improving coastal finance and expresses cautious optimism about the pace of recovery.
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Gore Conspiracy Suit Upheld in Oklahoma Trial
Testimony in the case against Senator Thomes P. Gore centers on a political conspiracy claim. Deputy Sheriff Ezell testified about conversations with Thaddeus Robertson, a key witness for Hond, alleging Gore betrayed him and seeking bitter revenge.
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Striker Beaten by Foreman Charged in Seattle Incident
FE Laird, a striking teamster, secures a warrant alleging that J W McMahon born foreman of the Seattle Drayage and Storage Co assaulted him on February 10.
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Seattle Drayage & Storage Co
Miners Killed at Work Cost Thousand Each
Denver Feb 14 One thousand dollars per man was the average paid to the families of miners killed in the Primero mine disaster in 1910. Jesse Welborn of Colorado Puget Coat Co testified to congressional probes, noting some earned up to 1800 annually. He said he felt no responsibility for the events and preferred the strike over meetings with unionists.
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New Pennant Coupon Offers Billie Burke Poses
One coupon and 15 cents for each Pennant at Star office. Twenty cents by mail. Branch offices are all closed. Co Ed Flower Girl Stage Beauty Matinee Girl Office Girl Debutante Summer Dream Sweet Sixteen Tacoma Salem Mt Rainier.
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Trimble's Plan For Through Rapid Transit In Seattle
William Pitt Trimble argues that wasting time on street cars costs Seattle 450 million minutes yearly and $2,250,000. He proposes a through rapid transit system, partially elevated and subterranean, to cut travel time to 15 minutes from university to the brewery in Georgetown, at an estimated $3,000,000 cost. He urges council to fund a study to cost routes and feasibility, despite committee hesitance.
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Max Wardall
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Precinct Watchers urged to call Main 9400 for results
The Star asks precinct watchers to phone Main 9400 for early mayoralty election returns tonight. Faster figures are expected than those flashed from the Hotel Savoy, so call as soon as possible with the quickest available mayoral results.
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