Recall Bill Signed and Seattle Election Pressure
The recall bill allowing George W. Dilling to appear on Seattle ballots was signed by Gov. Hay. The Star urges all Seattle voters to register and vote February 7, framing the issue as a battle over decency and leadership amid the Gill administration and suffrage debates.
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Olympia
George W. Dilling
Seattle
Gov. Hay
Senate
Pinchot
Garfield
Goss
Congress
Alaska
Espey
Pacific
Eastham
Clarke
Bryan
Beach
Ruth
Pinchot Garfield
Poindexter
Rosenhaupt
Spokane
Piper
Hi Gill
Star
Hiram Gill
Vice Syndicate
Seattle Electric Co
Gill
George Dilling
Carrie Nation Collapses in Eureka Springs
Mrs. Carrie Nation, famed Kansas temperance advocate and saloon smasher, suffered a nervous collapse at her Eureka Springs home. Her condition raised fears that her temperance campaign may be ended.
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Eureka Springs
Ark
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Postal savings banks roll out slowly nationwide
Boston report notes that the new postal savings banks inaugurated two weeks ago are developing slowly, based on a census of towns in the government setup. The item reflects early adoption patterns and regional variation as the program launches.
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Boston
Mine Blast Kills Forty on Russian-Silesian Frontier
Forty miners were killed in a fire at the Casimer mine on the Russian-Silesian frontier. Dispatches to private parties offered no further details.
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Berlin
Casimer
Captain Emerson files for divorce in Baltimore
Capt Isaac Emerson the bromo seltzer king sues for divorce, a report current this afternoon from Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Isaac Emerson
Melba ill in Paris with la grippe
Madame Nellie Melba, visiting friends on Boulevard Malesherbes, is seriously ill with la grippe in Paris. In Stafford Springs, Conn., Miss Marian H. Jones of Hartford was ordained as pastor of the Congregational church in Staffordsville. In Honolulu, Japanese plantation workers threaten to strike unless Filipino laborers are discharged, backed by local Japanese press.
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Paris
Nellie Melba
Boulevard Malesherbes
la Grippe
Stafford Springs
Conn
Marian H. Jones
Hartford
Astor
Congregational Church
Staffordsville
Honolulu
Sandal Shod Raymond Faces Portland Encounter
Raymond Duncan, promoter of the New Hellenism, clashed with Patrolman Cameron in Portland as he and his companion, sandals and odd garb, attempted to reach the depot. Duncan sent a letter to Chief Cox accusing the officer of violating hospitality laws. Cameron warned them to proceed and not return.
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Portland
Raymond Duncan
Cameron
Cox
Duncan
Seattle
Smith Girl Lane witnesses assert Sanity claim in Burke trial
Testimony in the Burke trial resumed with witnesses supporting that Luetta Smith, accused of being dynamited, is not the Smith woman. Lena Killiam recalled the Portland training school days, while minister William File testified he believes the Smith woman is sane.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Willard P. Burke
Luetta Smith
Burke
Lena EF. Killiam
Smith
Portland
San Francisco
Wm. File
Woman May Testify in Poison Trial of Millionaire Husband
Wheeling West Virginia January 20 United Press reports probability that Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk will testify as her trial resumes for allegedly poisoning her millionaire husband with lead and arsenic.
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United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Roosevelt Likely to Visit British Columbia Soon
Ex-President Roosevelt has been invited to visit Vancouver and British Columbia, with plans described as likely to occur in the near future. The report notes the invitation was extended, signaling a forthcoming presidential visit possibility.
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Vancouver
B. C
Roosevelt
British Columbia
Senate probes graft charges against Theodore Bell
Sacramento headline reports a senate special committee appointed by Lieut Gov Wallace to investigate graft accusations linked to Theodore A Bell and a textbook project alleged three years ago and related press suspicions.
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Sacramento
Theodore A. Bell
Senate
Wallace
Wreck of the Maine not raised on 13th anniversary
The War Department announced that the expected raising of the Maine on February 15 could not be realized. The date marked the 13th anniversary of the disaster.
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Washington
War Department
Maine
Sheriff Hodge Wins After Board Change in King County
Judge Tallman dismissed the long running suit against Sheriff Hodge as a new board took over. The prior board had fired attorney Rum mens after funding him with a final fee, while Vanderveer and other lawyers opposed the action. The case arose from money from outside prisoners and the new board says all funds were properly spent for the county.
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Old Board of Count Commissioners
Sheri
Bob” Hodge
Tallman
New Board
Rummens
Old Board
Vanderveer
Hirm
John W. Roberts
Hodge
King County
The Star Commended by Women’s Missionary Society
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church passed a resolution praising The Star for its editorial stance and efforts toward a cleaner and better city administration. Mrs. E. F. Taylor, Corresponding Sec.
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Women's Home Missionary Society
M. E
Star
E. F. Taylor
Kiss-punished Finnish grocer fined in court
In Quincy Massachusetts a Finnish grocer Karl Kriston, 40, paid a $3.06 fine after attempting to kiss Adele Sword who resisted and fell. The incident occurred Friday the 13th as spectators watched the court proceeding for assault charges.
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Quincy
Maas
Karl Kriston
Kriston
Adele Sword
Alaska Road Opens to Kennecott by March 15
The 160th mile post along the Copper River and Northwestern railway is reached leaving 35 miles to Kennecott. Vice President J H Young announces the line will be completed by March 15.
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Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Kennecott
J. H. Young
Representative Tewksbury Seeks Knee-Length Skirt Ban
Boston bill by Representative Arthur Tewksbury forbids skirts shorter than six inches below the knee. The measure does not exempt bathing suits and has no age limit.
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Boston
Arthur Tewksbury
Congress to Quiz City Council Candidates in Seattle
The Seattle Quiz Congress schedules public meetings at the YMCA auditorium starting January 25 to question all city council candidates. Electors may submit written questions. an impartial referee will approve each question for fairness. George H. Walker presides, Tom Alderson is secretary, Prof. J. Allen Smith serves as referee.
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Seattle Quiz Congress
YMCA
George H. Walker
Congress
Tom Alderson
J. Allen Smith
Caney Re elected President of State Federation of Labor
Charles R. Caney of Seattle re elected President of the State Federation of Labor. Charlies Perry Taylor of Tacoma named secretary and C O Young state organizer. Vice presidents include Fred Hudson Hel lingham W J Coates H A Livermore Brokane J P Camp bell and Harry Bolton Seattle. Peter Henretty chosen to represent the state at the national convention.
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Olympia
Charles R. Caney
Seattle
State Federation of Labor
Charlies Perry Taylor
Tacoma
C. O. Young
Fred Hudson
Hellingham
W. J. Coates
H. A. Livermore
Brokane
J. P. Campbell
Harry Bolton
Peter Henretty
Seattle Banker Claims Seattle Men Spend Freely in West
James D. Hoge president of Union Savings & Trust Company notes Seattle men spend heavily in Southern California and San Francisco, claiming it is common for Seattle men to drop about $1,000 in a day at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
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California
James D. Hoge
Union Savings & Trust Company
Seattle
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Coyotes Invade Durkee Prompt Hysteria Leads to Dog Hunts
Citizens in Durkee after a report of rabid coyotes in the town armed themselves and hunted through the streets. By dawn today no dogs remained on the streets as hunters claimed success in shooting every canine in sight.
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Baker, Or
Durkee
Minstrel Riot Fatality in Benton After New Orleans Show
A race riot in Benton Arkansas after a minstrel troupe from New Orleans performed. One Black man killed and one Black man and two Black women injured in the nighttime disturbance. Precise identities and affiliations not provided in readable text.
Notable Talk With Kaiser Marks Mrs Daftimovitch
Jan 20 Mrs Daftimovitch wife of the Russian consul general here formerly Miss Jones of California was among the few American women to intimately converse with the Kaiser today at the garfest event hosted by Kaiser Perlin.
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Kaiser Perlin
Daftimovitch
Miss Jones
California
Turn Down Pension Bill In Washington Legislature
The judiciary committee reported adversely on the police pension bill brought by Seattle Captain of Detectives Charles Tennant. Spokane Representative Dandy led the opposition urging retirement after 20 years of service at the officer's option.
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Olympia
Judiciary Committee
Charles Tennant
Seattle
Dandy
Spokane
Tennant
Mothers Register Plan Aids Attendance At Church
The young girls class at 62nd St Methodist proposes a plan to help mothers register on Saturday. Mothers in districts 60th Ave North to 65th St and from 14th Ave to 14th Ave North East may bring their children to the church where care will be provided during the mothers' absence. The plan will repeat on February 7.
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62Nd St. Methodist Church
60Th Av. N
United States and Canada Reach Reciprocity Treaty Accord
A Washington dispatch reported by The London Times states that the United States and Canada have fully agreed on a reciprocity treaty, signaling a significant trade alignment between the two nations. The agreement covers tariff concessions and market access across key sectors.
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London
The
London Times Today
Washington
United States
Canada
Seven Men Paid to Register in Gill Stronghold
J E Hess a Green Lake volunteer claims seven men registered in the Third Precinct First Ward at 708 Sixth Ave to help Gill. Hess says he saw coins passed to the men and was refused access to registration books. John Doe warrants for the bribers and bribed will be issued and executed on election day if the seven men attempt to vote.
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Gill
J. E. Hess
Green Lake
Hess
John Doe
Mother Missing From Rural Route Alleged Disappearance
Mrs. Bilodeau reports her mother, placed for boarding at age 11 in a South Park family, has vanished years ago. The missing woman may be named Lizzie Crepps or J W Timmons.
Books by Seattle Authors Fall into Public Mind
A humorous and critical catalog of forthcoming works by Seattle writers. Titles include What Every Mayor Should Know by Hiram Charles Gill and Max Wardall: His Life and His Works by Charles Wilson Wap penstein. Also This Way Out by a politicians committee and An Ideal City Administration by Rev. M A Matthews.
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Hiram Charles Gill
Seattle
Max Wardall
Charles Wilson Wappenstein
M. A. Matthews
Hillman Sent To Jurors Warns Against Newspaper Knockers
The article quotes C. D. Hillman urging jurors not to trust newspaper reports and to judge by real accomplishments. Readers are directed to consult 8S. B. Smith, cashier, or Hillman himself for claims about Hillman’s companies.
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C. D. Hillman
B. Smith
C. Hillman
Cashier Hillman Profile Highlights Seattle Ties
C D Hillman began as a newsboy and orphan, rising through hard work to own a thriving business. He has strong bank references in Seattle, belongs to several judges, abstains from liquor and tobacco, and is a married father of five with substantial state tax payments.
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C. D. Hillman
Seattle
Contempt citation for land shark Hillman in Davis County court
C D Hillman known as the land shark was cited to appear for contempt before Judge Danworth at 10 o clock Tuesday on charges tied to trying to influence jurors. District Attorney Todd says Hillman pushed the case by mailing circulars to probable jurors, three have already received notices.
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C. D. Hillman
Danworth
Hillman
Todd
Post Office
Three Barely Escape Death in House Collapse
Three steam shovel workers narrowly escaped death when a one story frame dwelling at 211 Ninth Ave N collapsed and buried the excavator. The men jumped clear as debris toppled and fire from the shovel enveloped the wreckage before the blaze was put out.
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Ninth Av. N. Cok
Billows Detained In County Jail After Taft Outburst
Joseph Billows will spend 15 days in county jail after an incident last Monday when he allegedly demanded liquor from Father O'Brien and later used an unprintable insult about President Taft in front of Patrolmen Donjan and Jones.
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Taft
Joseph Billows
Billows
Father O’brien
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Donjan and Jones
Contempt Law Sparks State Press Debate Across Papers
State editors critique Seattle Judge Gilliam's arrest of a newspaper editor for offhand comment. Editorials from Kitsap County Herald and Sunnyside Observer urge free press protections and warn against legislative powers curtailing speech.
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Star
Kitsap County Herald
Peter Iverson
Gilliam
Seattle Star
The
Herald
the Star
Russia
California
Seattle
Judge Gilliam
Gilliamsa
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