Conductor Forces Boy Off Moving Car Over Company Rule
J C Willits 20, recently out of hospital after an operation, lies in nervous collapse at his Greenwood Avenue home with a broken cheekbone and gashes after a Fremont Avenue streetcar incident. The conductor, citing company rules, forced him from a speeding car while the car doors were closing. Passengers' protests led to a halt and medical aid.
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Greenwood Av
Willits
38Th
39Th Avs
Fremont Av
Ple
Seek Woman at Colony of Jesus Hidden Away
Secret service men pursue Mrs. Jennie Eckstrom and her six children. A letter alleges she traveled from San Diego with Albert Dahlstrom to Granite Falls Washington to buy land in Dahlstroms Colony of Jesus. Relatives Mildred Harper and D C Spencer report the missing family and wealth.
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Secret Service
Jennie Eckstrom
Baid
Albert Dahlstrom
Federal Grand Jury
Aealeg
United States
Attorney Allen
Mildred Marper
D.C. Spencer
Eck
Strom
Hamburg Line Adds Sailings At Plattsburgh Harbor
Shipping notices indicate the Hamburg America Line has added new sailings to an open office near North Pacific routes, boosting freight activity at the port. Special representatives were cited as handling inquiries and freight traffic adjustments amid growing Panama Canal traffic.
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Hamburg Meamship Co
Thie
Panama
Impolite Caller Leads to Diamond Ring Theft Case
Alice Harris hosted a gentleman friend who left without his return, and her diamond ring disappeared. A son of an Atlantic City physician was arrested in connection with the incident. George Benederecz, a miner, was killed in the Denny-Renton mine at Renton on Monday when a runaway coal car caused the accident.
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New York
Alice Harris
Gall
Atlantic City
George Benederecz
Denny-Renton
Renton Monday
Volcano erupts wiping Kagoshima city of 64000 people
Reports from a warship say Kagoshima in Japan was destroyed by Sakurajima eruption. The city population of 64 000 included many Satsuma pottery workers and thousands are believed dead. Refugees claim 5 000 perished on Sakura island and 10 000 stayed behind despite warning earthquakes. Further volcanic activity was reported elsewhere in central Japan.
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Kagoshima
Sakurajima
Satsuma
Sakura
Kiushin
Japan
City considers resubmitting lighting bond proposal
The council weighs reballoting a $425,000 auxiliary steam plant bond for city lighting. Backers cite a minor flaw in the previous submission, namely the omission of the word power, and seek to include it to ensure validity.
Karling Sees Chicago Revival Hopes For Rails
H B Karling vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee line said Seattle and Puget Sound reflect early revival hopes of the business world after his Monday return from a Chicago visit.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
H. B Karling
Chicago
Wilson Arrives Home in Good Health at White House
President Wilson landed at 7 45 this morning and appeared in excellent health. An automobile carried him straight to the White House after arrival in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Italian King Studies Tango To Combat It
Rome January 13 The Italian king Victor Emmanuel, famed for disliking dancing, is studying the tango closely to find effective ways to counter its appeal and influence. The report notes his interest in cultural matters and social trends.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Moore Out of It Hi Gill May Enter Mayor Race
Judge William Hickman Moore declares he will not run for mayor. Hiram Gill recalls may run tomorrow. John C. Slater likely to file, bringing mayoral candidates to nine. Moore cites years of public service and personal business sacrifices in a public statement.
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HI Gill
William Hickman Moore
Hiram Gill
John C. Slater
Boy steals mink muff in Washington apartments
A boy grabbed a black mink muff valued at 75 dollars from Mrs. A. C. Dowle as she approached a carriage with an EB initials machine. He jumped onto the running board and escaped with the muff during Monday night’s incident.
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Mra. A. C. Dowle
Washington Apartments
Mra Dowle
Av. N. EB
Newburgh Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Campaign Contributions Case
Arthur McLean, treasurer of the Democratic state committee, pleaded guilty before Justice Vernon Davis in State Supreme Court New York to an indictment accusing him of receiving campaign contributions from a corporation.
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New York
Arthur McLean
Newburgh
N. Y
Democratic State Committee
State Supreme Court
Vernon Davis
New Pennant Coupon Billie Burke Pennants At The Star
Art pennants featuring Billie Burke pose for flowers available at The Star office and branches for 20 cents each. Mail orders cost 25 cents and should be addressed to 1309 Seventh Ave. Northwestern Photo Supply Co. masthead 1320 Second Ave offers Bathing Girl Co Ed and Stage Beauty pennants this week.
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Star Office
Av . A
Northwestern Photo Supply Co
Mastman Kodak Co
Second Ave
Lister Asked to Probe Spokane County Treasury Scandal
Spokane Prosecutor Crandall seeks a governor ordered grand jury inquiry after failed efforts to uncover a 5800 dollar defalcation tied to ex county treasurer Zach Stewart. Bank and political resistance hinder investigations despite Stewart's roles in state legislature and city boards.
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George Crandall
Spokane County
Seattle
Olympia
Lister
Spokane
Crandall
Zach Stewart
Stewart
Republican County Commissioners
Hanson
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Cupid Astride a Dolphin Banished From Mayor’s Office
Cincinnati January 18 report says the film Cupid Astride a Dolphin is seeking a home after being banished from Mayor Spiegel’s office who calls it in poor taste.
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Cupid
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