Gotch Signals Return to Wrestle Hackenschmidt
Chicago January 18 Frank Gotch retired heavyweight champion says he would wrestle Hackenschmidt if he can throw Zbyssco and Mahmout amid surprise at his return after his fiancée now wife insisted he stay retired. He notes Hackenschmidt is mediocre and credits Roller as the best he has beaten.
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Powers Vindicated by Boylston Avenue Unitarian Meeting
Rev J D O Powers was cleared of charges by about 200 parishioners with 14 dissenters in a special congregational meeting. W H Gorham and others had alleged unfitness and cited Powers telling trustee Rose Simmons he consulted a spiritualist medium. Gorham left after the resolution.
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Riots Kill Eighteen in Bombay Ma Nu Year Clash
Six religious celebrants were wounded when troops stopped a planned parade during the Man New Year celebration. The death toll rose to eighteen with twelve killed yesterday and twenty four severely wounded. Troops patrolled troubled areas as fears of fresh rioting grew and others stood ready for service at a moment's notice.
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Man shoots self after dinner at Tacoma cafe
A well dressed man about 30, unable to pay his bill, drew a revolver and shot himself in the mouth during service at a Tacoma cafe. He died minutes later. Separate item notes Helena ballot totals for U.S. senator with Carter 25, Walsh 41, Conrad 18, 17 scattering. Band concert announced by Wagner at the Bon Marche Saturday night.
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Conrad
Scattering
Wagner
Supreme Court halts Duwamish improvement district ruling
The Washington Supreme Court overturned King County court approval of the Duwamish improvement district. It held the law silent on how benefits are assessed and lacks a hearing for property owners, deeming the statute defective. Attorney John B. Shorett vowed to push the waterway project, potentially via law amendments.
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Olympia
Jan
Spreme Court
King County Courts
Duwamish
John B. Shorett
Duwamish Waterway Commission
Kennedy bill aims to curb estate graft by public administrator
In Olympia on January 13, Representative H E Kennedy of King county introduced a bill to end graft tied to estates of decedents dying intestate. The plan would appoint a public administrator by the superior court for estates of one thousand dollars or less with no will, directing proceeds to the school fund and removing undertakers, appraisers, and headstone dealers from a soft snap.
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Olympia
H. EB. Kennedy
King County
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Want stronger contempt law (Concluded)
The piece argues for stronger contempt laws grounded in justice and the rule of law. It emphasizes public respect for judicial decisions, and warns against public officers suppressing protest beyond libel limits. It asserts a judge should rely on sound decisions and criticize overreach.
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W. Faulkner
Starvation Deaths Reported in China Amid Worsening Conditions
Peking dispatches say famine in China grows severe with about 1000 people dying daily. Many victims reportedly collapse on roadsides as conditions deteriorate across cities and rural areas.
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China
Peking
Lawmakers Push Strong Free Press Protections
Representatives Bird Johnson Paulkner and Boyle advocate tough amendments to contempt of court law. They argue for explicit rights to criticize courts and public officials, aligning with California and federal notions of free speech and a robust press.
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Thomas Bird
Snohomish
Judiciary Committee
California
Edward Johnson
Douglas County
J. W. Paulkner
J. L. Boyle
Beggars in Seattle Court Face Fines and Jail
Thirteen beggars appeared before Police Judge Gordon in Seattle. Pat Moran was allowed to leave after stating he would work but cannot find a job. Teddy O Neil received 15 days for mooching without excuse. C Holland to serve 10 days in the city stockade. D Simmons fined 20 dollars for evading beggary charges. Claude Richardson fined 20 dollars. Pat Cleary jailed 16 days. Others, including Jack Vetter and Robert Evans, faced varying leniencies or penalties for beggar related conduct.
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Pat Moran
Teddy O'Neil
C. Holland
D. Simmons
Claude Richardson
Pat Cleary
Jack Vetter
Chauncey Wright
Judge Gordon
Robert Evans
John Salagi
Sergt. Bryant
George Panter
Art Johns
Pat Granahan
John Doyle
Johnson Urges Radical Rail Regulation In California
Governor Johnson delivers a special message urging immediate consideration and passage of the Bretaon rail regulation bill. The measure targets station-to-station rates in California, claiming unfair pricing and traffic capture, with comparisons from William R. Wheeler of the San Francisco Merchants' Traffic Association.
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Johnson
William R. Wheeler
San Francisco
Tetrazzini Concert Seats Sell Early
Crowd forms long lines as sales open for Mme Tetrazzini’s Monday night concert. She will perform in three pieces and the demand shows many fans wish to hear the popular singer.
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Tetrazzini
Mme. Tetrazzini
Washington faces wordiest public utilities bill in history
Olympia January 18. Representative Walker Moren bills Public Service Utilities mirroring New York Gov Hughes measure. The draft spans 100 typewritten pages and 10 000 to 20 000 words. It proposes abolition and appointment of utility commissioners, regulation of railroads and telephone gas and electric firms, and consumer rights including meter reading. An entertainment by the socialistic party follows at Arcade hall Saturday night with admission charged.
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Walker Moren
Gov. Hughes
New York
Washington
Moren
Yakima
Romer
Arcade Hall
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Socialistic Party
Czarina Said to be Critically Ill Again
Report reaches St Petersburg that the czarina is again in critical condition, keeping court festivities and public appearances to a minimum as rumors circulate about her health and the royal timetable.
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Petersburg
Czarina
Will eight-hour workday for women face house hurdle
Olympia reports debate over Rep Campbell’s bill to cut women’s work hours to eight. Campbell, a Shingle Weavers' union member from Everett, campaigns to push the measure forward with labor support behind the bill. A band concert, Wagner’s, is advertised as free.
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Olympia
Jan
Campbell
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