Sheriff Hodge confronts county board over jail physician
King County sheriff Robert T. Hodge warned the board that he will appoint the jail doctor if Dr. John Tate Mason is not allowed to serve. He argued he must oversee prisoner care and medical attention, while accusing commissioners of overstepping his authority and vowing to fight for his rights.
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Ny County
John Tate Mason
Robert T. Hodge
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Hodge
Mason
Abraham
Vanderveer
Sheriff Hodge
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Dr. Mason
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King
Charity Organization Seeks Men for Odd Jobs
The Charity Organization announces it can supply men for work at 25 cents per hour. Workers are capable of shoveling snow or performing any odd tasks around homes. For inquiries call or visit 312 College Main 693.
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Colette Main
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Ballard Man Pardoned After Murder Conviction
In Olympia Jan 12 Gov Mead pardons Guy C Strat of Ballard who was convicted of bicycle murder last spring. Strat’s sentence of twenty years for felonious killing in the auto crash that killed a little girl is commuted to release. Henriette Johnson, the auto involved, is mentioned in context of the case.
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Lympia
Guy C. Strat
Ballard
Henriette Johnson
Gov. Mead
Judge Root
Olympia
Mitchell
B. B. Palmer
Root
Attorney McIntyre sums for Hains in murder trial
In Flushing on January 12 attorney McIntyre concluded the summing up for Thornton J. Hains accused of murdering William E. Rants in a case tied to Annis. He claimed a conspiracy against Hains and alleged state counsel took biased retainers while portraying the captain as insane. He urged jurors to see Hains as a man fighting to protect the accused.
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Flushing
L. L
U. P
McIntyre
Thornton J. Hains
William E. Rants
Annia
Peter Do. Hains
Thornton Hains
Free man Craemer walks from Walla Walla prison toward Seattle
Henry Craemer, twice linked to the murder of Mrs. Philipina Mueller and her child, left the state penitentiary in Walla Walla after 15 years. Under an agreement with C. F. Wegener, Craemer will surrender to prosecutors and stand trial if new evidence or charges arise, with Wegener noting he acted from friendship for the family and not for personal gain.
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Henry Craemer
Philipina Mueller
Walle Walla
Seattle
C. F. Wegener
Wesgener
Craemer
Wegener
Mead
City Officials Avoid Blame Over Dodge Jackson Street Work
The article reports city officials sidestepping responsibility in the Dodge Jackson Street project impasse. Contractors threaten to halt work, board seeks legal guidance, and Corporation Counsel Calhoun avoids taking a firm position, potentially leaving contractors to shoulder liability and the city free of legal accountability.
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Supreme Court
Ques
Elty Dade
Council
Board of Public Works
Calhoun
Thornton
Seattle sports promise to excite boys and girls tomorrow
A big Seattle announcement is teased for tomorrow with a Star endorsement claiming the news will be worthwhile for local sports fans. The tease hints at a significant development affecting teams and community excitement.
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Seattle
Damages Sought Over Bribery Offers to Wife
In a Seattle case, Jewel Williams sues for 50000 dollars claiming her husband Fred H. Peterson and his parents offered bribes including luxuries to entice her to leave, detailing offers of money, a red car, a trip to Europe, a Venice visit, and a circus horse, with alleged alienation since April 1908. Peterson is a lawyer and real estate man in the Mutual Life building.
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Indaw
Fred H. Peterson
Jewel BE
Williams
Superior Court
May
Amp
Bettef
Fisherman’s family saved as shack burns to ground
A fisherman A W Dubier lost his two room home on Third Ave West and John Street when a kitchen stove overheated and fire swept the shack. He ran through smoke to rescue his five sleeping children and later carried them to safety with the help of neighbors. The building was reduced to a foundation before firemen arrived.
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Dubier
Third Av. W
John
Dubter
Red
Eighbors
Station No
Snow and NE Winds Forecast Tonight and Wednesday
A winter weather brief indicates snow tonight and Wednesday with fresh northeast winds. No specific accumulations or locales are given.
Trapped miners in second explosion at Kck Branch mine
Welch West Virginia January 12 By U P A second disaster at the Kck Branch colliery traps at least 100 miners just after the day shift begins. A relief train brings surgeons and supplies as families gather in fear and grief amid the ventilated mine and hospital tents.
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WELCH
W. Va
U P
Kck
Hluefield
Bwitehtack
McDowell County
Florida
Clothing for the Poor Distributed to Needy Citizens
In The Star editorial rooms a large pile of clothing will be given to any needy person who requests help and agrees to a case inquiry. Additional contributions will be received and properly disposed of.
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the Star
Suffering Relieved as Star Readers Aid Needy Family
A widow and her 6-year-old son in a two room basement home received clothes and cash donations after an appeal in The Star. Volunteers delivered a wagonload of garments while a local drug firm offered to find the father work. The fundraiser totals about $10 with anonymous donors.
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Btar
Monthe
Star
Beattie
Fined for Killing Birds Near South Park
Angela Cello and Tony Cello were arrested December 29 near South Park by Deputy Game Warden J. W. Sampson. They appeared before Justice of the Peace John K. Carroll this morning and were fined 15 dollars each.
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Angela Cello
Tony Cello
South Park
J. W. Sampson
Justice of the Peace
John K. Carroll
Shafrath Inaugurated Colorado Governor in Impressive Ceremony
Denvpr reports John B. Shafrath, elected as Colorado Democrat, was inaugurated governor today. The inaugural ceremony was simple yet impressive.
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Denvpr
Colo
John B. Shafrath
Feket
Colorado
Bank clearings report for Seattle and Portland today
Seattle clearings total 1 824 893 29 with balances 184 767 22. Selene 972 707 00 77 897 00. Portland clearings total 1 256 258 00 with balances 191 636 00.
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Seattle
Portland
Weather Forecast Promises More Snow And Warmer Breaks
The announcer notes additional snowfall expected tonight and tomorrow with a warmer period later in the week. Temperatures reached 26 degrees at noon as northeast winds continue.
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Washington and Nearby Regions
A strong earthquake lasting several seconds was felt across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon starting at 3 50 PM. Geologists suspect Alaska as the source. notable damage was limited to minor cracks and swinging furniture, with seismographs recording a seven minute trace at the University of Washington. Beattie and Port Townsend reported broken pipes and people forced indoors amid widespread alarm.
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Washington
British Columbia
Oregon
Jocal
Alaska
University of Washington
Bellingham
Blaine
Port Angeles
Port Townsend
Maxine Elliott Opens Her Own Theatre in New York
Maxine Elliott unveils the Maxine Elliott Theatre built for women stars with plans to stage plays featuring leading actresses. The season will include Julia Marlowe Mme Namizova and Mary Mannering as part of the house program.
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New York
A. P
Maxine Elliott
Rove Stahl
Ethel Barrymore
Kate
Lady Frederick
Maxine Elliot
Jim Ogden
Maxine
Julia Marlowe
Mme. Namizova
Mary Mannering
Little Marble Playhouse
Vancouver Quake Shakes Downtown and Victoria
The earthquake was strongly felt in Vancouver and Victoria with store fittings swaying and people rushing outside. Comox Alberni Padena Bamfield and others reported tremors including two shakes at Bamfield. the Empress hotel Totem poles fell to the floor but no damage beyond broken crockery was reported.
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Vancouver
B. C
U. P
Victoria
Comox
Alberni
Padena
Bamfield
Empress Hotel
P J Smith Appointed County Treasurer Amid Vacancy Dispute
The Beattie board appoints P J Smith to fill the treasurer vacancy created by George Fussell failing to qualify. Prosecution notes a vacancy existence and former officials say a court decision may be needed to settle who holds the office. Smith’s selection follows Rutherford and Abrahams, with Carrigan backing Levy.
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Benjamin Levy
Lucius McGuire
P. J. Smith
George Fpftussel
Vanderveer
Smith
Matt H. Gormley
Mackintosh
Gormley
Rutherford
Rutherford and
Abrahams
Carrigan
Smaith
Governor-elect Cosgrove to travel privately to Olympia
Paso Robles report states Governor-elect Cosgrove will depart Saturday in the private car California for Olympia. He is steadily improving and expected to travel as planned.
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Paso Robles
Cosgrove
California
Olympia
Judge Root Returns to Olympia Amid Political Turmoil
Justice Milo Root arrives in Olympia where the legislature faces calls to drop a bar association report. Gov. Mead plans to appoint M. F. Gose to the supreme bench amid Root’s absence of cases and nonparticipation. Root expresses gratitude for supporters as investigations continue.
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Olympia
Wash
Gov. Mead
M. F. Gose
Pomeroy
Supreme Court
Milo A. Root
Root
Supreme Bench
Legislative Committee
Special Bar Association Committee
Justice Root
Bar Association Committee
Tillman vows bold challenge to Roosevelt
Senator Tillman announces plan to oppose President Roosevelt with similar tactics, saying he will pursue the same kind of evidence used against him. He declines to detail his method or strategy.
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Washington
U. P
Tillman
Roosevelt
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