Wyoming plan on compulsory military instruction in schools
The Star reports a debate over making military instruction compulsory in high schools. Dr. Claxton favors non compulsory methods, while some urge state law for mandatory training. Wyoming's Swiss system shows thousands of high school boys trained annually, framed as national defense and healthy citizenship. The paper plans a series on the Wyoming plan and invites readers to opine.
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PP. Claxton
U. S
Zednick
Seattle
The
Star
Wyoming
America
Educational Commission
Mayoral candidate Griffiths urged for best city leadership
The notice endorses Austin E. Griffiths for mayor, praising his administrative detail and past service as city councilman and chief of police. It argues his election would resolve bank issues and improve public turnaround and efficiency, while criticizing opponent Gill for breaking promises. Erickson is noted as valuable in council.
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Austin E. Griffiths
Griffiths
Erickson
Gill
Municipal League
Landin
Hiram (. Gill
J. EK. Bradford
Corporation Counsel
Austin FE. Griffithe
Oliver T. Erickson
Corporation Council
Thomas F. Murphine
F. H. Guile
H. C. Caldwell
Vote for Thomas F Murphine for legislature
The candidate’s strength is his proven ability and integrity shown in two legislative sessions, where he performed well and earned trust from colleagues and voters alike.
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Thomas F. Murphine
Eer
City Council Vote List Names Three of Six
The ballot presents six candidates Thom Case Marble Fitzgerald Paysse Thomson and Moore for three council seats. It notes no recommendation for the third candidate and suggests voters choose among the six as best.
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Thom Case
Marble
Fitzgerald
Paysse
the Star
Griffiths
Morphine
Thomason
Moore
Case
Paysee
Chief Lang Foiled by Bold Beggar at His Door
A bold beggar called at Chief Lang's home on 1st Avenue and Harrison Avenue Sunday evening. Lang pretended to fetch his badge to arrest the man, who laughed and claimed to be a cop. Police mobilized, but the beggar vanished into the night.
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Chief Lang
Harrison
George Washington
Louis M. Lang
Ss Goce
Lang
Fred Mills
Heafqruarters
Frank Kennedy
Gene Sister
McCafferty
Sialer
Militia Parade Planned For George Washington Birthday
Observance began Monday with Knights of Columbus hall exercises to mark Washington’s 184th birthday. A full dress parade of state militia units will parade Tuesday starting at First and Pike at 12 15 with university campus exercises at 11. Schools banks and public offices will close.
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George Washington
Knights of Columbus
Robert Gaffney Returns to Women’s Clothes in Reform
Robert Gaffney, longtime “lazy husband” of Mrs. Margaret Gaffney, appeared Monday in women’s attire after 18 years in disguise as a “lady husband.” Prosecutor Laindin says no charge can be brought against him, and the duty to support Mrs. Gaffney’s three children remains with the mother.
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Margaret Gaffney
Terry Ave
Laindin
Mr." Gaffney
Leap Year Wedding Lottery at The Star
The Star offers a Leap Year wedding promotion for eight days. A couple chosen by proposal will have The Star pay the wedding costs from license to breakfast with a free theatre life pass. Participants choose their partner, travel by Hudson Six, and receive a Tiffany ring and lavish flowers.
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Star Office
Strand Theatre
Second Ave
Benecost
Billy Smythe
Clansient Tiffany
County Auditor's Office
Homer
Five Die in Cheney Wreck as Fog Delays Trains
Officials confirmed a dense fog caused a head on crash in South Cheney injuring three and killing five men. Victims include Elton Fulmer state chemist and J J Minnick Spokane deputy inspector. The North Coast Limited failed to see a flagman and struck the eastbound Burlington train. A $25000 travel insurance policy was found on Fulmer.
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Spokane
South Cheney
Elton Fulmer
Pullman
Wash
J. J. Minnick
Lee N. Conry
Northern Pacific
B. L. Berkey
Portland
J. J. White
J. A. Payant
Los Angeles
de Force
Northern Pacific Division
North Coast Limited
Burlington
Fullmer
He’s Busy at Lodge Triggers Wife’s Divorce Filing
A wife files for divorce alleging her husband F. P. Otto is kept away at lodge duties, leaving her alone at home. She states he told her lodge commitments keep him out at night and peti tions were filed Monday.
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F. P. Otto
German Air Raid Across Three Nations Reported
German airmen raided England Belgium and France Sunday. While Lowestoft was attacked other crews bombed Furness Poperinghe Amiens and Lunéville. All aircraft returned unharmed.
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Berlin
England
Belgium
France
Lowestoft
Furness
Poperinghe
Amiens
Luneville
Greek man dies after attempting arson bomb plot claim
Tom Vasilis, a Greek man, died at city hospital after reportedly claiming a bomb plot against him. Detectives found he poured gasoline into his stove at 611 Harrison Street to hasten the fire.
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City Hospital
Tom Vasilis
Harrison St
Church Destroyed by Fire Near Beauport in Quebec
A church at Beauport across the St Charles River three miles from Quebec City caught fire today and is believed to be doomed. Local firefighters battled the blaze as residents watched. No injuries are confirmed in the early reports.
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Quebec
Beauport
St. Charles
Sermon Condemns Exploiters of Women Workers
Rev. George McDonald at the YMCA Sunday club denounces men who underpay women workers to satisfy greed, likening them to drunkards and gamblers in a strong ethical rebuke.
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George McDonald
Father Relates Discovery of Marian Lambert's Body
Frank Lambert testified about Marian Lambert's disappearance and the discovery of her frozen body in the woods near Lake Forrest. He described the couple's two year association with William Orpet and noted the cyanide kept at the estate greenhouse. Orpet, a University of Wisconsin student, faces murder charges as the coroner's jury proceedings continue.
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Lake Porrest
Iil
Wm. Orpet
Frank Lambert
Marian Lambert
Orpet
Marian
Josephine Davis
Madison
Lambert
Green House
Manan
Lamberts
Edward
Will
William Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Fire injures crew on S S Victoria at Pier 2
A coal gas explosion in the hold of the S S Victoria at Pier 2 injures three crew members. One sailor burned in the face and hands, First Mate Johnson, and Boatswain Donahue overcome by smoke. The vessel, owned by Alaska Steamship Co., operates Seattle to Alaska with a coal cargo from British Columbia.
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S. S
Victoria
Pier 2
Duswamish
Henry Sorenson
Johnson
Mutiny Rumor Fizzles Over Watch Loss Aboard S S Fairhaven
Police signaled at San Francisco harbor when the S S Fairhaven arrived with rumors of mutiny. The truth turned out to be a simple theft case as a black crew cook had lost his watch, prompting wardroom concerns.
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San Francisco
S. S. Fairhaven
Mayor Mitchel Strong for Tango in New York
Mayor Mitchel is a tango enthusiast in New York. He builds a dance legacy inspired by Vernon Castle and adds vigor to his own tango.
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Mitchel Strong
Tango
New York
Mitchel
la Vernon Castle
Nder Miskinoff
California
Aimee Crocker
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Lieve
Hollywood Gardens
A. Cheshire Mitchell
Northern Pacific Dining Car Department
Cheney
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Nero
Father
Alaska
Prince
Yvonne
Washington
G. W
Tobin
MR. Moth
Teu Vm
South Africa
Palm Beach
Bryan
Qwung Man
Rakeoff CO
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