A Square Challenge to Cotterill in Street Politics
A Seattle Star editorial urges Mayor Cotterill to form a three person committee with Judge Moore and Bob Bridges to investigate alleged predatory interests backing Trenholme. It accuses funding from Furth, Ankeny, Goldsmith, Chilberg bank, and others, and demands a full fact finding report to expose hidden sources.
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Goldsmith
R. V. Ankeny
Chilberg’s Bank
Rainier Club
Furth
Chilberg
Piles
Jethen
Bone
Trenhome
Judge Moore
Bob Bridges
Star
Moore
Bridges
Mortgaged Mutt: Trenholme Campaign Under Slush Scrutiny
Joe Smith reports on a confidential Trenholme campaign meeting where treasurer Downie, chairman Hemphill, and others discuss alleged big-money backers led by James S. Goldsmith. Trenholme admits funds came through Goldsmith, while critics call him guileless and say the mortgage remains.
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Joe Smith
J. D. Trenholme
J.D. Trenholme
James S. Goldsmith
Trenholme
Bridges
James 8. Goldsmith
Goldsmith
J. B. Chilberg
J. D. Lowman
Walter Foster
F. W. Baker
Big Goldsmith Slush Fund
Hemphill
Downie
McDonald
Hutchinson
Gil
Rejected, He Kills Self In Girl's Home
Heartbroken over Miss Minnie Nelson's rejection, Benjamin Cummings 25 shot himself last night at 702 N 88rd aet where the woman stayed with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William J Diehl after a suit for her hand failed. He died in a second-floor room with a 22 rifle.
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Minnie Nelson
Benjamin Cummings
William J Diehl
Cummings
J. B. Cummings
Lebanon National Bank
Lebanon
Neb
Herkshire
Miss Nelson
Mins Nelson
Trenholme Scandal claims and taxi affidavits debunked
A self styled scandal monger laments failing to find any affidavits or solid proof against Trenholme in Seattle. He recalls club women and P I hints about a 709 North Broadway neighborhood while admitting no conversation confirms misconduct. He cites past campaigns and vows no stories exist in his office.
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Three Shocks Detected by St Ignatius Seismograph
The St Ignatius college seismograph recorded three shocks today. Father Odenbach estimated they were relatively near to Cleveland, likely within North America.
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St. Ignatius College
Odenbach
Cleveland
North America
Vancouver man found dead in hotel room
The body of C. H. Kearns, 28, of Vancouver, B. C., was found in a room at the Grand Pacific hotel on First Avenue. An empty carbolic acid bottle lay beside him. He had been in Seattle recently and had been drinking heavily.
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C. H. Kearns
Vancouver
B. C
Grand Pacific Hotel
Kearns
Seattle
Bon Marche Renews Contract With The Star
The Bon Marche renews its contract with The Star to carry bargain news for Seattle and surrounding districts. The daily bargain notices will continue on the last page, occupying three full columns, with increasing circulation and strong results cited by store management.
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The
Bon Marche
Star
Seattle
Judge Wright Accused of Professional and Private Misconduct
Washington, Feb 2. Sensa tional charges of professional and private misconduct were filed against Justice Daniel Thew Wright of the District of Columbia supreme court by Wade Cooper, a Washington financier. The complaint accuses Wright of financial and moral wrongdoing and favors to certain corporations, alleging improper conduct on and off the bench.
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Washington
Daniel Thew Wright
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Wade Cooper
Wright
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Murderer expresses wish to die as legal fight looms
Abraham Pepper, the lace salesman who shot Mrs. Dorothy Johnson and attempted suicide at the Hotel Sutter, rested at Central Emergency hospital. Authorities plan an insanity defense though Pepper appears eager for execution and asserts there is nothing left to live for.
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Abraham Pepper
Dorothy Johnson
Sutter
Central Emergency Hospital
Whitman Plans Becker Trial Start Within Six Weeks
District Attorney Whitman announced the second Becker murder trial would begin within six weeks. He said he likely would take the stand herself against Becker in the Rosenthal case.
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New York
Whitman
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Fathers urge marriage to boost daughters' chances
A columnist argues fathers should seek suitable marriages for their daughters, claiming it gives them a better future and greater opportunities, including the possibility of becoming president.
City to Sell 4 Cent Tickets on New Railway
The city of Seattle will sell 4-cent tickets on its own railway which is promised to be in operation within a month. All city employees besides railway staff must pay fares. In Albany two Albany high school sophomores were expelled for promoting a class dance, keeping them from class today.
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Seattle
Albany , Or
Albany High School
What Was Your Most Popular Song
The Star invites readers to send in songs they consider more popular than the current popular tunes printed in the column. Submissions may be printed at the editor’s discretion. include a stamped return envelope if you want your copy returned.
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Gill
Seattle Electric Co
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W. B. Grambs
Elemrich Brothers
Trenholm
George F. Cotterill
Smith
Alaska
H. C. Pigott
Robert Bridges
R. E. Downey
Trenholme Committee
Pigott
Myself
Wyile Hemphill
R. E. Downie
Donald McDonald
Charles Hutchinson
Ralph Casey
Post- Intelligencer
Joe
Henry Hendrickson
Christine LaBarraque
Self
Fred L. Boalt
Hood
San Francisco
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