Fight Over Trial of Japanese Girl Begins
The case of a Japanese girl, Nakimura, and her mother dominates a high court dispute amid calls for deportation. James J. Godfrey defends the girl as authorities debate public versus private handling and potential removal to Japan before the murder trial of Seijiro Morie in the case linked to the girl’s father’s death.
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Youhi Naki
Nakimura
Seijiro Morie
Frater
Gelted
Casee
Oma
James J. Godfrey
Japan
Naklimarae Searet
Jurors Sworn in Thaw Case as Selection Continues
In York on January 10 United Press reports jurors are being vetted for the Harry Thaw case. Fifteen jurors were examined by afternoon with ten sworn. Edna Goodrich is expected to testify for the defense about Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit, per defense counsel Dan O Reilly.
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United Press
York
Jerome
Mets
Ie Hons
T. Sondheim
Littleton
Harry Dundines
Edna Goodrich
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Dan O'Reilly
Misa Q Goeodrich
Harry
Evelyn
Weechless Boy Sent to Hospital
Carl Windell a 11 year old boy arrested Wednesday by Sheriff Belding appeared before Judge Prater at the hospital. Doctors say the boy sat stolid and mute with little understanding during examination and may be kept for further mental evaluation after his mother Mrs A Windell of Youngstown was hurt in a car accident November 11.
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Carl Windell
A. Windell
Youngstown
East Union
Minor seeks $2500 damages in Puget Sound Electric case
In superior court today Otto Harris declared a minor seeks two thousand five hundred dollars from Puget Sound Electric Co. The action alleges an interurban train incident last year caused injuries after a head impact. The boy’s father was killed in the event and Tafaries to his head are cited as part of damages.
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Otto Harris
Puget Sound.Electric Co
Streetcar Feature in Fifth Avenue Incident
A light streetcar was involved in an incident on Fifth Avenue, with details limited to the brief readable fragment. No injuries or outcomes are stated in the accessible text.
Larson v Seattle Electric Co damages suit filed
On August 20 in superior court, Larson Josephine filed suit against Seattle Electric Co seeking 2500 damages.
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Cedar St
Larson Josephine Today
Uil
Seattle Electric Co
Employment Bureau Report Reveals City Job Costs and Totals
The Employment Bureau report states the average annual cost per job in 1907 at 4.95, with 1906 at 4.0 cents. It lists 31,074 positions furnished in 1907 versus 37,834 in 1906, reflecting a drop in placements.
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Free Labor Bureau
Lona
Floater Identified as J A Rainor Near Coleman Dock
A floater found near Coleman dock Wednesday afternoon is identified as J A Rainor a cook on steamer Neptune Rainor who reportedly disappeared on November 22 after boarding a boat and drifting to Galbraith's dock.
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Coleman Dock
J. A. Rainor
Neptune Rainor
Galbraith
Employment agency sues guardian for damages ininsane client case
Max and Samuel Ruttensey of Pioneer Employment Agency sue Laula M Lang as guardian of James Gibson estate for 1779.76. They allege a verbal contract to furnish 65 men for a North Yakima job, workers sent but no work found, later suing the agency and recovering the same amount. Gibson was later declared mentally defective and confined.
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Max
Samuel Ruttensey
Pioneer Employment Agency
Laula M. Lang
James Gibaon
Gibon
North Yakima
Gibson
Seven Die in Alabama Train Collision Near Vinegar Bend
Seven are dead and more than 80 injured after a collision between a passenger train on the Alabama and Mississippi railroad and a log train near Vinegar Bend. Five of the deceased were convicts. Officials fear more deaths among the injured.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama & Mississsppi
Vinegar Bend
Utta
New Friend Robbery Shocks Seattle Stunt
James Lyng, a stranger, met Don Rice in Seattle who claimed friendship and offered lodging at the Snohomish hotel. Lyng, tearful, said Rice wooed him then allegedly robbed him after displaying a $20 wallet and gold before slipping away unseen.
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Don Rice
Lyng
Lyne
Immunity for Orchard in Idaho trials
Attorneys defending Haywood and Pettibone allege Orchard promised a reward and sought to secure his testimony against Pettibone. They claim Orchard pledged not to be compelled to suffer the extreme penalty after his dependation by Senator Borah and in closing address.
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United Press
Idaho
Haywood
Pettbone
Rod Orchard
Pettibone
Orchard
Forah
The
Borah
Novel Advertising Scheme Draws Crowd at Hub Clothing Store
The Hub Clothing Co implements a novel half price sale with live models in the window. Two men model salts and overcoats to show clothing effects, attracting a large crowd outside the store all day.
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Hub Clothing Co
Stanley No 91 Nickel Plated Marking and Mortise Gauge
Stanley tool listing notes a nickel plated No 91 marking and mortise gauge with price and catalog reference. The ad emphasizes durable construction and precise adjustment for carpentry tasks.
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Stanley
Fanaar
Fay Dione
Branley
Stanley Korr
The Spoilsmen by Elliott Flower
A promotional note for The Spoilsmen describing the book as revealing boodie methods of gang politicians and snares for honest men. It calls it a warning to voters and a mine of municipal affairs information, with a light closing line about a pretty love story. Watch for it in The Star next Monday.
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Student of Municipal Affairs
Star
Relief to Be Placed in Naval Service at Mare Island
Announcement from Washington reports that the relief ship will be placed in commission as a naval auxiliary at Mare Island Navy Yard on February 1. The decision sparked controversy between President Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Brownson over command of the vessel.
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Ted Prob
Washing
D.C
Berean of Navigation
Mare Island Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Ral Brown von
Bureau of Navigation
Resignation Report From Nebraska The University
Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska reportedly placed his resignation in the hands of the board with a plan to take effect at the pleasure of the trustees. The report notes the event as part of university leadership changes in Lincoln.
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United Press
Lincoln, Neh
Roosevelt’s Evolving Stance on Japanese Exclusion
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt shifting toward slowing or stopping Japanese exclusion. Analyzed as diplomacy to prevent laborer inflows, with hints of treaties as preferred route and possible eventual exclusion under law if needed. Pacific coast leaders and exclusionists watch closely for policy moves and fleet impact.
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Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Negoa
Japan
Pacific
U. S
State Federation acts on Exposition labor demand
At Tucorha the State Federation of Labor warned Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition directors it will act at 5 o clock to deem the event unfair if non union labor is used or union wages not paid. The meeting followed firm positions and listed officers expected to be elected including J. E. Chilberg president and John H. McGraw vice president.
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State Federation of Labor
Tucorha
J. E. Chilberg
John H. McGraw
R. A. Ballinger
A. 8. Kerry
W. L. Sheffield
C. BR. Collings
1. A. Nadeau
Broadway High School
Gov College
Anive
W Gefray
Omwsey
Robert W. Boyce
J. B. Chilberg
Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposion
Former husband cites divorce decree access to children
Piffle Morrison was cited to appear before Judge Tallman in the superior court for contempt after alleging his former wife refused him access to their children on Christmas and New Year’s and prevented gifts. The divorce decree grants him visiting rights at frequent intervals. Morrison claims the wife accompanied the children to a neighbor’s on both holidays to block contact and later said he could not give presents.
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Piffle Morrison
Tallman
Morrison
Labor Federation Adopts Strict Kitchen Inspections
The State Federation of Labor unanimously backs strict restaurant and hotel kitchen inspections across Washington. They demand eight hour day for women, national labor standards, anti injunction law, licenses for ship officers, Asiatic labor exclusion, a Grays Harbor marine hospital, and limits on boy labor as teamsters. A proposal to restrict public works to native workers was defeated.
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Tacoma
State Federation of Labor
Misa Alice Lord
Seattle
Congress
Grays Harbor
Federati
Eltiné
Santa Fe Bill of Exceptions in Rebates Case
Judge Wellborn in the United States district court ruled on the Santa Fe railroad bill of exceptions prepared for the circuit court of appeals. The document runs to many pages and details the companys effort to escape a $290,000 fine for granting rebates on freight shipments.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wellborn
United States
City Faces Two Damage Claims Over Defective Planking
Two damage suits against the city were filed with the comptroller this morning. Floyd E. B. Carr seeks 576 dollars for injuries from being thrown from a wagon on Western avenue on December 17. W. O. Wilson of Youngstown asks 226 dollars for a horse that died from blood poisoning after stepping through street planking.
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Floyd EB. Carr
Western
W. O. Wilson
Youngstown
Dr Ford for Board of Health Oath Filed for New Term
Dr. Ford, president of the board of health, has filed his oath of office for the new term beginning in January.
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Ford
Board of Health
Death by Carbolic Acid Reported in Chicago Area
Adam Heuntech aged around 401 Bakerat and vice president of the Illinois Pacific Glass company died by swallowing carbolic acid this morning in an apparent self harm incident. The report comes as naval dispatches note the torpedo flotilla's arrival at Pernambuco Brazil after two days delay due to heavy seas.
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San Francisco
Adam Heuntech
Bakerat
Illinois Pacific Glass Company
Washington
Pernambuco
Brasil
Navy Department
Civil Service Exams Set by Commission Tonight and Tomorrow
The civil service commission meets this evening and tomorrow night to conduct oral examinations for eligible candidates.
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The
Civil Service Commission
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