Puzzle over man woman case stalls in county jail
The case of Robert A Gaffney a person living as a man for 18 years and married to Margaret Gaffney faces legal questions as prosecutors weigh possible charges for false marriage. Palmer and Landin plan a Spokane trial in any prosecution while Robert remains in jail amid a jailhouse assault.
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Erven H. Palmer
Palmer
Spokane
Star
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Margaret Gaffney
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Robert” Gaffney
Mar-garet
Margaret
Colman
Mrs. Gaffney
Mayoral Candidate Griffiths Appeals For City Lead
In a strong backer of Austin E. Griffiths, the plea argues his mayoral run would end bank issues and improve city administration. Griffiths cites experience as councilman and police chief. Erickson's value on the council is noted though he should have kept his word about not running.
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Griffiths
Erickson
Cit
New Sand Mends Thomson and Moore in Vote for Three
In the race to choose three, Thomson Cage Marble Fitzgerald and Paysse remain as options. The Sand party repairs Thomson and Moore but offers no guidance on a third selection.
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Marble
Fitzgerald
Paysse
New Sand
Thomson
Moore
A Rose Garden Husband in The Star Weekly
A tired honey-haired woman in a public library dreams of a rose garden and family but agrees to marry a rich lawyer and his invalid wife’s son. She doubts the life, kneels at her groom’s threshold, and wonders about the change. The Star announces Margaret Widder’s The Rose Garden Husband serialized next week.
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Mr. Guenthers
Corporation
Margaret Widdemer
Miss Braithwaite
the Star
The
Star
Seattle
Col Joab defends Washington in Tacoma libel case
Col Albert Joab files criminal libel charges against Paul R. Hasser after a Tacoma Tribune letter called George Washington a profane man and inveterate drunkard. Prosecutor Remann swore the warrant. Joab vows to prove his claim with statements from Hamilton, Jefferson and others.
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Wash
George Washington
United States
Albert Joab
Paul R. Hasser
Tacoma Tribune
Washington
Joab
Remann
Col. Joab
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Hasser
Prosecutor Plans Monday Sweep On Illegal Voters
Prosecutor Lundin orders a downtown hotel check to expose illegal registrations. Extra officers will challenge voters at the polls and several arrests are anticipated.
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Lundin
Probe Aero School San Diego Action Ordered
Acting Secretary of War Scott ordered an exhaustive investigation of every phase of the administration and conduct of the government aviation school at San Diego. He announced the probe on February 19 in Washington.
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Washington
Scott
Government Aviation School
San Diego
Fire Hits Du Pont Dyestuff Plant at Kingsport
A large blaze damaged the $10 million Du Pont Federal Dyestuff plant in Kingsport, Tennessee. Early reports say incendiary cause sparked the fire, with damage estimated at $600,000. The facility produced pieric acid, a component used in explosives.
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DuPont Federal Dyestuff and Chemical Company
Kingsport
Fasts For Sake Of Stomach End In Rancher’s Death
Andrew Thommen, a California rancher, died after fasting 72 days for his stomach. Four people were killed in an acid plant explosion in Syracuse, New York, that was producing war materials.
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Auburn
Cal
Andrew Thommen
Syracuse
New York
Diplomatic Squabble Over Bernstorff Rumors Grows
Reports quote a government official warning that unf air propaganda could force a ambassador home. The issue centers on German envoy Bernstorff and alleged leaks about the Luetania case. A Lansing resignation rumor spurred calls for a formal denial or admission to clarify diplomatic proprieties.
Census Bureau gets into mess over Seattle death totals
Dispute erupts between Dr. J W Trask and Seattle officials after the census bureau cites 2572 deaths for 1915. Seattle health chief Meliride and State Health Commissioner Tuttle defend reporting practices and accuse Bureau estimates of errors due to missing city data for 20 weeks. The census bureau has not yet responded.
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Census Bureau
Washington
J. W. Trask
United States
Seattle
J. & Meliride
Star
Trask
Seattle Health Department
U. S. Health Department
Doc McBride
Indicted Editor Held At Home Colony In Puget Sound
Tacoma Feb 19 Indicted at Los Angeles for publishing inflammatory articles in El Regeneracion Mexican newspaper William C Owen will likely be arrested near here today Owen has been at Home Colony an anarchist settlement on Puget Sound for two months
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Los Angeles
el Regeneracion
Wm. C. Owen
Owen
Home Colony
Puget Sound
Auto performs stunt in garage in Oakland incident
David Munro pressed the wrong button on his car on the second floor of a garage in Oakland California. The vehicle executed an unintended arcing move through the window. David Francis former governor of Missouri sought a poste at Petrograd as ambassador.
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Oakland
Cal
David Munro
David Francis
Missouri
Petrograd
Portland youth dies after suspected theft linked to firm
Lawrence Mitchell an 18 year old, killed himself following accusations of theft by the company where he worked. His fiancée aided his act before he died from poison.
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Portland
Ore
Lawrence Mitchell
Bath proves fatal to this minister
Utica New York February 19 The Rev William Herbert Hutchinson rector of Old Trinity church died recently in a local hospital after slipping in his bathtub and striking his head on the edge. His condition worsened in the days following the accident.
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Utica
Til
William Herbert Hutchinson
Old Trinity Church
State Dept Considers Reminder to England on Mail Seizures
Washington reports the state department is weighing a diplomatic reminder to England for not answering the American protest over mail seizures.
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Washington
State Department
England
Five-Footed Hog Born Near Stamford Kentucky
In Stamford Kentucky on February 19 Andy Adams reports a remarkable five footed hog weighing about 125 pounds. The animal has five well formed feet and appears robust.
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Stamford
Andy Adams
Chinatown gambling ring exposed by private investigators
Private investigators John W. Roberts and Frank Tape allege five major Chinese gambling houses in Seattle paid protection and that a wide system links to San Francisco and Portland. They claim witnesses saw the Y U Park killing and implicate gunmen imported from San Francisco and Portland. Yee Bow is named as a scapegoat, and the pair vow new complaints as police deny arrests. Tape denies being a Hip Sing tong member.
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Frank Tape
Y. U. Park
Seattle
San France
Tape
Park
San Francisco
Portland
Yee Bow
Ah Lee
Mock Fon
UU. 8
J. J. Sullivan
Hip Sing Tong
Wall Street foresees steel combine after Bethlehem buys Pennsylvania Steel
Wall Street anticipates a large steel combine as Bethlehem Steel Co agrees to acquire Pennsylvania Steel Co, signaling a major realignment against U S Steel. The move follows the Bethlehem deal and could reshape the industry landscape in New York.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Bethlehem Steel Co
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Rumor of ruling in Rainier liquor case at Superior Court
Presiding Superior Judge Ronald late Saturday afternoon will hand down a decision in the Rainier club liquor case amid rumors it would overrule the defendants demurrers and pass the buck to the state supreme court. The Rainier club and other defendants faced raids by Sheriff Hodge after a joint test case on prohibition law violations.
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Millionaires
Rainier Club
D. BE. Skinner
John Eden
W. E. Boeing
State Supreme Court
Hodge
Catholic Churches Guarded in New York After Anarchist Threat
New York authorities tightened security at about a score of Catholic institutions amid fears of an anarchist plot. Police hunted Jean Crones, a suspected poison banquet conspirator, who may confront crowds at a church tomorrow. The Knights of Columbus ball at Madison Square Garden proceeded with heavy guards and widespread checks across transit hubs and public spaces.
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Colu
Pennsylvania
Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
Cherchda
Seattle Primary Set For Monday With Nominees Named
Seattle voters will cast ballots Monday due to the Washington’s Birthday holiday. Two candidates run for mayor and three other offices with multiple council seats. Comptroller Harry Carroll is the only filer for the comptroller post. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may select three or fewer candidates where allowed.
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Seattle
Council
Harry Carroll
Oenstration
Erickson
Gill
Griffiths
Raymer
Bradford
Caldwell
Guie
Murphine
Schmitt
J. T. Gilbert
W. C. Hyatt
Ed L. Terry
E. J. Brown
Ed Brunini
Otto A. Case
Aaron Fislerman
C. B. Fitzgerald
C. J. Gerald
W. P. Hart
Charlotte F. Jones
Charles Marble
Wm. Hickman Moore
A. A. Payase
David Richardson
R. H. Thomson
Wifie’s Biscuits Cause Illness and Divorce Case
Detroit January 19 Ignatz Hirsch reports severe illness blamed on hard biscuits baked or bought by his wife Lena whom he divorced. He tells Judge Murphy he believes he is improving despite his condition and the biscuit claim as the basis of his illness.
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Ignatz Hirsch
Ignatz
Murphy
Lena
Griffiths Discusses Municipal Problems in Open Forum Letter
Austin Griffiths candidate for mayor outlines municipal ownership issues in Seattle. He notes debt as a constraint yet stresses facts show more city utilities require more money and careful judgment. He recalls bond votes since 1890 and urges unity of divisions for a city with many needs and ambitious transport and utility projects.
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Griffiths
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The
Star
Seattle
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