Public plea for commutation of Spokane hanging
Editorial asks whether capital punishment should stand and urges citizens to seek President Wilson’s commutation for Edward Mayberry who faces execution on January 19 in Spokane. Governor Lister backs a statewide petition to pressure clemency amid rising local unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mayberry
Wilson
Gov. Lister
Spokane
United States
United States District Court
Alice Vivian
Colville
Mayberry
Bleitz-Rafferty Undertaking & Cremation CO
North 525
Kilbourne St
Gas Station Hold Up Sparks City News Item
A gasoline station at Fourth and Lenora was held up last night as local officials and residents debate recent blasting at the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock plant. The report mentions various public figures including Congressman-elect Miller State Senator Landon and Assistant United States Attorney Martin in uncertain contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Miller
Landon
United States
Martin
F. J. Fisher
Fourth and Lenora
Federal authorities capture last Billingsley gang member
W. H. Piclow surrendered at the U S District Attorney s office ending the indictment against the Billingsley gang. Bond was accepted for Piclow before he departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Piclow
Billingsley
U. S. District Attorneys Office
Piclow
Wonders of the moving picture machine and bee wing flight
The article discusses scientific cameras revealing rapid natural movements beyond human sight. It cites Francis A. Collins and describes bee wing beats measured in fractions of a second, noting the bee's speed outpaces early cameras and requires ultra fast exposures for accurate film. It also mentions a court case about a dumb waiter and the Billingsleys speaking freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim
Francis A. Collins
Leap Year Echoes in 1917 Women and the Move Forward
In 1917 the calendar defies leap year rules, yet women gain prestige and rights. The article notes a woman entering Congress and another flying coast to coast, while a Seattle lecturer Albert Brilliant is set to speak Thursday. A Seattle spouse separations case is also mentioned with unresolved humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chicago
York
The Ring and the Chinatown Messenger Mystery
In a tale of treasure, Lao Wing Fu seeks a ring from Mr. Ferris as part of a larger web involving Marian Sylvester and a perilous expedition. Lao proposes a plan to summon James Strang at 10 30, using a note to secure safe meeting and resolve perilous questions about the infant Marian and past travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching-tao
Ching
Hector Sylvester
Syl
Lao Wing Fu
Lao Wing
Shanghai
War Office
Ching-oo
Yalung
Mia
Sylvester
Marian
Marian Sylvester
Lois
Stub
Mr. Ferris
Wing Fu
China
Lao
James Strang
Struder
Knowlton
Missa Fox
Strang
Miss Fox
Brice Ferris
Police Headquarters
Pipin
Ivory Booth
Ferris
Danderine hair promise and a vanished note twist
A sensational ad salutes Danderine for dandruff cure and hair growth. A mystery unfolds as Brice Ferris learns a forged note lures Lois Fox away and police hunt Lao Wing Fu amid Chinatown clues and a midnight Oriental Bazaar lead.
The Ivory Carver Bazaar Held by Local Women
A bazaar organized by a local women's group unfolds in Chapter XI. The event features a display of craftsmanship from the Ivory Carver amid community efforts and social gathering. Proceeds support neighborhood initiatives.
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Ois
Eee
Chamber and Commercial Club
David and
Jonathan
Damon and Pythias
King George
Grammer
Hickville
Steve
Billingsleys
Albert Brilliant
Quinn
the Bank For Savings Capital
The
Bank For Savings
Pine Street
Fourth Ave
Cross
Bulleros
Main
The @tar
Harry Herbert Knibbs
Sturtevant Camp
Mt. Wilson
Hardwick
Chapter
San Gabriel Club
Stevens
Otto F. Kegel
Grote-Rankin
Pike
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