Republican pledge cited as Isham suicide linked to poolrooms
Orlando A Isham, a Georgetown area man, shot himself after losing money from a home sale and gambling on ponies at poolrooms. Deputy prosecutor John F Miller urged election of a Republican mayor and council, arguing for a clean city government, while Isham’s death underscored alleged ties between local politicians and poolrooms.
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Burns to Meet Moir in London Rematch Backed by Lord Lonsdale
London reports another Burns versus Moir fight in the works with Lord Lonsdale underwriting five thousand dollars to guarantee six rounds. Officials expect fight articles to be signed within the week.
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Germany urged to intervene in French imperial affairs
Paris dispatch reports Germany urged to act in Africa and French Morocco policies. The French foreign minister told deputies that Berlin has shown courtesy and pledged loyalty to the Algeciras agreement. He said France cannot act alone and that if Ottoman demands persist Europe must convene a new conference.
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Congress May Lay Down Relief Plan This Session
Washington on February 15 faces doubt over any money legislation this session. Despite initial expectations a relief measure for financial stress may fail as legislative doctors and laymen disagree. Republicans in the house hold opponents of the Aldrich bill, arguing it would aid speculative interests rather than provide real relief to distressed nonfinancial sectors.
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Suffering Man Breaks Silence Over Tea Premium Plea
A Seattle reader calls The Star to report difficulty obtaining acceptable tea and coffee due to premium trading stamps. He describes the premium habit as a burden on households and asks for enforcement of laws restricting such premiums.
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Federal Court Passes On Purely State Law
Judge Hanford of the U S district court rules that Washington state law cannot delegate rail rate setting to the railroad commission. the decision could require a constitutional amendment to empower rate regulation. Railroads appeal, citing federal authority and prior practice in other states.
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One Minute Sentence Imposed for Pett y Larceny
Judge Frater in the superior court gave Garfield Long a sentence of one minute for petty larceny in a case where he stole $6 from landlady Mina Fletcher. The sentence is suspended during good behavior, with no further time to serve if conduct remains favorable. Long, from Louisville Kentucky, had shown prior honesty and sobriety, and pleas for clemency cited his difficult circumstances.
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Tragic Decapitation Near Verdemont Station
In Verdemont north of San Bernardino a man believed to be J. A. Greenwood died after placing his neck on a railroad rail and being struck by a Salt Lake freight train. His head rolled beneath the locomotive. clues from clothing suggest he escaped Patton state asylum.
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Flood Threat Grips Pittsburg and Ohio Valley Cities
Pittsburg faces potentially the worst flood in history as Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rise toward 32 feet after 19 feet early today. Merchants and residents flee to higher ground while city officials warn of extensive property damage amid ice jams. In Lima and Cincinnati floods also threaten and Springfield reports many homeless as Fluck Creek overflows.
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To Rid Frisco of Rodents Campaign Aims 500000
San Francisco February 15. Citizens health committee and 320 sub committees plan raising 500000 to hire 750 rat catchers and wage a relentless campaign to rid the city of rats.
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Citizens’ Health Committee
Mine Horror Narrowly Averts Fatality in Grass Valley
Fire in the Brunswick mine pumping station at Grass Valley Nevada City traps 30 miners. Rescuers lower into the shaft through thick smoke to pull them to the surface as a deadly blaze spreads from electrical wiring. Miner Harrison Fastus is found unconscious and revived after fresh air.
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Theodora Shonts Becomes Wife of Duc de Chaulnes
New York February 15 Miss Theodora Shonts wed Emmanuel Theodore Bernard Marie d Albert de Luynes ninth duc de Chaulnes in a noon ceremony. The couple plan a honeymoon in the United States before Europe.
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Deserted Wife Drives Son to Flee From Marriage
William Hush, son of billionaire Valentine Hush, once missing from Fruitvale California, was found in New York and will travel to Berkeley to rejoin his wife and child. He claims his parents urged him to leave his wife on promise to cover expenses, while they never accepted the marriage.
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Valentine Hush
Fruitvale
Cal
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Berkeley
Hush
Renton Hill Improvement Club to Discuss Amendments
Charter amendments will be discussed at a meeting of the Renton Hill Improvement Club on February 20 at the club house at Madison and 18th. Speakers will discuss the working of the proposed amendments in Minneapolis and other cities where they are in effect. All voters are urged to attend.
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Renomination move backs Olite James for Bryan ticket
Washington February 15. House supporters of William Jennings Bryan urge Representative Olite James of Kentucky to accept second place on the Bryan presidential ticket. Backers say James supports Bryan policies and is eloquent and forceful.
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Bryan
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Johnson Seen as Democratic Nomination Hope
General C. H. Taylor editor of the Boston Globe staying at the Glenwood hotel in Riverside asserts Governor Johnson of Minnesota will seek the Democratic nomination within a week. Taylor says Johnson can reunite the party and be the only Democrat to do so.
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Injured Fremont Boy Suffered Harrowing Hospital Trip
Six year old Ned Rowley was struck by a Northern Pacific train in Fremont and, with both legs severed, was rushed by Green Lake car to Seattle General Hospital. A Wallingford avenue car blocked the route as its motorman refused to speed, delaying aid. The boy, living with his grandfather, is the son of Neal Rowley killed by bandit Tracey six years earlier. Treasurer C. R. Collins reports about $150000 balance for the A Y P exposition.
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The Star Corrects Miller Campaign Funds Error
The Star acknowledges an injustice from yesterday's report on John F. Miller. It states that while Miller's statement did not mention outside campaign expenses, the Miller club led by Frank H. Baker and directed by James A. Wood handled funds for halls bands and circulars. The Star says it erred and is correcting the record without Miller or supporters requesting it.
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