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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

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Man Returns to Open Door After Parole Violation

Edwin Doyle, 22, wandered from railroad yards seeking shelter and food, listened to a sermon on judgment at The Open Door in Seattle, then was identified by two men as he and the parole officer followed. Doyle was taken back to Monroe for parole violation proceedings.

Beman King At E. G. Johnson Johnson Seattle Fuwin Dogie Doyle State Reformatory Edwin Doyle Monroe

Eldorado Sunk in Recent Gale with 41 Lost

Lloyds of London were notified that all hope for the Eldorado's safety is abandoned. The South Pacific steamer, en route from New York to Galveston, disappeared in a recent gale with 41 souls aboard. Tampa reported wreckage bearing the cut letters Eld- found by the schooner Dolphin.

New Orleans Lloyds of London New York Galveston Tampa Fla Dolphin

Three Benedict Arnolds In Camp Of Progressives Named

Abe Hurwitz reports in Olympia on January 17 that Prank Sweet, Daniel Gilkey, and A. M. Stevens receive committeeships as progressive allies. Stevens wins the rules panel while Gilkey and Sweet gain other posts. The piece notes other party figures also rewarded for supporting the Taylor coalition and mentions King County names on key committees. Also reports the Salvation Army North Pacific Congress meeting under Commissioner Thos Estill in Chicago, with Oregon and Washington officers present.

Abe Hurwitz Olympia Wash Prank Sweet Pierce County State Capitol Daniel Gilkey A. M. Stevens Spokane Hospital For Insane Benedict Arnolds Progressive Party Pierce Stevens Trayal Republican Party Democratic Party Taylor Zednick of King Appropriations Committee Elections Committee Goss of King Labor and Labor Statistics Committee Wray of King Halsey Asotin Aberdeen Roosevelt Railroads Thos. Estill Chicago North Pacific Congress of the Salvation Army Oregon Washington

Harry Thaw Released to Testify in Civil Case

Harry Thaw, murderer of Stanford Whith, was released to his mother's custody in New York to testify in a civil case. A photographer photographed them as they left. Nightfall found Thaw returning to Matteawan asylum, where officials said he is not very crazy.

Harry Thaw Stanford Whith New York New York City Matteawan Insane Asylum Harry

Washington Schools Lead Nation in Public Education

Washington public schools top the nation in overall efficiency and expenditures per student. The Russell Sage Foundation report notes Washington spends about 75 cents per $100 of wealth on education, far above states like Wyoming and New Mexico, with Massachusetts and New York close behind.

Washington Russell Sage Foundation Chicago Massachusetts New York United States South Carolina North Carolina California Oklahoma Wyoming New

Frances Clare Hebe and the secret of eternal youth

Frances Clare, described as Hebe the goddess of youth, is portrayed as a lively, aging star who appears younger than before. An interview in the Empress dressing room reveals her playful charm and a carefree attitude toward aging as she jokes about staying young and laughing.

Frances Clare Hebe Hebe Frances Clare Frances Guy

Maud Incident Reported in Philadelphia Scene

Philadelphia report describes a domestic disturbance where Peter Kinler allegedly backed a mule to a door, causing it to kick and break into kindling as his mother reportedly advised against action. The article notes Kinler received 30 in the incident context.

Philadelphia Jan Peter Kinler Peter

Youngster vows vengeance for slain father in Kentucky feud

An 11 year old boy, Hargi Callahan, heir to the Callahan Deaton feud in Breathitt County, pledges to avenge his father as he grows up. The article notes his resolve and the feud's hold on local families and politics. Mrs Lillian Callahan Gross sits in court as proceedings unfold.

Kentucky Youngster Father Mperia Winchester Feudiam Hbreathitt County Hargi Callahan Deatons Harden Lillian Callahan Gross Ed Callahan

History of the Callahan Feud in Breathitt County

Half a century ago in Bloody Breathitt the Hargis and Cockrill families clashed, killing 38 in nine months. Ed Callahan, once county sheriff and a Hargis ally, joined the Hareia clan to wipe out the Cockrills. Callahan’s Deaton wife eloped with John Smith fueling further feuding, as Deaton and Hargis sides attacked. Callahan survived four shootings while several Deatons were killed.

Callahan Hargis Cockrill Breathitt Ed Callahan Hareia Cockrills Deaton John Smith Smitha Deatons

Feud Trial in Winchester Shapes Breathitt County Clansmen

May in Crockettaville centers on the trial of fifteen men for a shooting that killed Ed Callahan, while the feud endures in mountain towns. A woman from Breathitt County aims to educate the feud out of her young brother Hargis who faces inherited hate and fate.

Crockettaville Winchester Hargis Callahan Little Hargis Ed Callahan Breathitt County Little Brother Louisville

Irish Home Rule Bill Passes Commons Awaiting Lords

London dispatch reports the Irish home rule bill passed the House of Commons by a 110 vote majority and moves to its second reading in the Lords. If peers reject again, the measure may clear Parliament in 1914 despite opposition.

Hy United Press London House of Commons House of Jorda Commons Peers of Losda

Six Die in Edmonton Fire Crush at Armoring House

Six Italians perished in a blaze in Edmonton Alberta after a wall collapse buried a sleeping crew in a rambling house. The fire caused about 200000 dollars in losses as the commerce court debate continues in Washington until June 30 inclusive.

Edmonton Alberta Commerce Court Senate

Pantages Extends Vaudeville Circuit to Canadian Cities

The Pantages vaudeville circuit will add six Canadian cities after a conference between promoter A W Cameron and local Pan tages manager J J Cluxton. The expansion costs about 750000 dollars and includes Regina Moose Jaw Lethbridge Medicine Hat Swift Current and Prince Albert.

Canada A. W Cameron Candian J J. Cluxton Pantages Regina Moose Jaw Lethbridge Medicine Hat Swift Current Prince Albert

Sulzer Pardons Schiff’s Valet in New York

Albany Jan 17 Gov Sulzer announced he pardons Foulke Brandt former valet of Mortimer Schiff who had been sentenced to 30 years in Dannemora prison. The disclosure follows reports on the Mexican revolutionary situation and unrest in San Luis and Durango. Senate committees favor funds for Ellensburg and Aberdeen roads.

Albany N. Y Qgov Sulzer Foulke RE. Brandt Mortmer. Schiff Dannemora Washington San Lu Lejns Durango

State Law Called To Heat Street Cars In Winter

Olympia January 17 A bill by Rep Chris tensen of King County seeks to compel street car companies to heat their cars during cold weather making heating a state matter and enforceable by the state Legislators noted two road bills including one proposing $20,000,000 in bonds for road construction by the road commission and government bodies.

Olympia Christensen King County Foster Road Commission

Statewide bill curbs police power and direct senator election

In Olympia a King county delegation introduced a proposal to make the Griffith police measure statewide limiting arrests without warrants to specified offenses and creating a women’s reformatory with a $50,000 appropriation. The bill accompanies a plan to adopt the Oregon system for direct senatorial elections if constitutional amendment stalls.

Olympia Jan A_ Dill Griffith King County Steiner Washington Oregon Rep Murphine

Queen Olga Thanks Seattle for 5200 Francs Donation

Nicholas Oeconomacos of the Greek Red Cross reports a letter of thanks from Queen Olga of Greece for 5200 francs donated by Seattle at a November benefit. The money supported humanitarian relief through the Greek Red Cross.

Nicholas Oeconomacos Greek Red Cross Society Olga of Gree Seattle

Rich train robber convicted in Kansas City case

Wells Lounsberry of Medford Oregon was found guilty in U S court on two counts for a train robbery that diverted mail and endangered passengers. The defense claimed insanity and he faced multiple crimes tied to earlier mail thefts in Oregon and Redding.

Oregon Kansas City United Lounsberry Best Medford Ore Kansas Redding

Legislature Takes Up Bills to Pension Mothers

In Olympia on January 17 advocates celebrate the filing of two bills to pension mothers. Corkery of Spokane and Browne of Kittitas lead the effort. Corkery calls for a $15 monthly pension per child with no breadwinner, with Superior Court discretion. Browne proposes $10 for the first child and $6 for each additional child, with juvenile court jurisdiction.

Olympia Corkery Spokane Browne Kittitas Juvenile Court Rs Pension

French Premier Poincare Elected President of Republic

Premier Raymond Poincare was elected president of the French republic at Versailles on the second ballot after socialist and republican allies backed him. The contest pitted him against Jules Plais, minister of agriculture, who was the near challenger. In London, Miss Olive May, an American actress, wed Lord Victor Paget, heir to the Marquis of Anglesey.

Reas Paris Raymond Poincare Versailles National Assembly Poincare Jules Panis London Olive May Lord Victor Paget Marquis of Anglesey

Kills Father in Maple Valley After Liquor Quarrel

Albert Gault, 63, was shot and killed by his son Ruley Gault, 28, in Maple Valley Washington. The assailant, returning from Issaquah intoxicated, attacked his mother and then fired at his father, dying instantly. Neighbors overpowered him until the sheriff arrived. Ruley is detained by Justice of the Peace Sidebotham.

United Press Maple Valley Wash Albert Gault Ruley Gault Justice of the Peace Sidebotham Gault Issaquah

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