Petitions Drive to Spare White and Morton in Washington
In Spokane a movement forms to seek clemency for Isom White 19 sentenced to hang for the murder of Lee Linton and Roy Morton 15 facing life, with attorney Arthur Prague sending a protest to Governor Hart. The drive will circulate via Y M C A Good Government League and women’s clubs across Washington.
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Spokane
Wash
Hart
Washington
Isom White
Roy Morton
Everett
White
Lee Linton
Morton
Arthur Prague
Prague
Good Government League and Women's Clubs
Seattle
Tacoma
Kellingham
Letter to a Seattle Conductor Over Rules and Kindness
A reader writes the conductor of car No. 753 in Seattle, recalling a girl denied a school transfer for a missed pass. The note urges mercy over strict rule following, promoting forbearance and the Golden Rule, and mocks overly rigid interpretations of law. The piece then pivots to a humorous dictionary exploration of drunkenness and moonshine terms, contrasting dry definitions with playful wordplay.
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Georgetown Line
Queen Anne
Conductor
Mar
Fitzgerald
Seattle
Mr. Con
Webster
Noah
We'd Call These Expensive Shirts We'd Call These Expensive Shirts
Two shirts and a nightcap of King Charles's gold sold for 52 1 2 dollars at auction, while the royal pants and waistcoats fetched 35 guineas.
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Tondon
King Charlies
Not Too Late Not Too Late Middle Temple Murder Serial
A promotional notice announces J S Fletcher detective story The Middle Temple Murder with a synopsis on page 7 and daily installments over the next two weeks. The tale will conclude in 12 parts.
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Middle Temple
J. S. Fletcher
Brand Woman as Jail Spy in Spokane Case
In Spokane on January 20 that Blanch Miller wife of a local physician was revealed as Burns detective confined 15 days in the city jail to obtain evidence. She testified she deemed lying to prisoners acceptable to secure admissions. The testimony tied to the trial of Mrs Emily Hoyle charged with kidnapping Megitimate child. Miss Miller said she was jailed on a fake conspiracy charge with county paying expenses and 40 dollars weekly, denying she acted as a stool pigeon or spy.
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Spokane
Blanch Miller
Burns
Hoyle
Lowe
Miler
Burglar Leaves Note After Stealing $159 From Jesmer Ferry
A burglar stole $159 from a hidden e-Seret cache at the Jesmer Factory on Pine Street. He left a note thanking the proprietor and claiming to be a former employee to avoid suspicion.
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Jesmer
Labor bills face elimination by conferees
Washington reports that House and Senate conferees on the Each and Cummins measures consider removing labor provisions from railroad bills. The move would strike the anti strike clause of the Cummins bill despite labor protests. Samuel Gompers is accused of courting radicals to oppose sedition legislation, with Senator Sterling alleging subordinates have been imprisoned for crime and murder.
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House
Senate
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Sterling
South da
Gompers
Will Revise Women's Pay
The Industrial Welfare Commission in Washington issued a call for a conference to set a new minimum wage for women employed in hotels restaurants and laundries. The conference will meet in Olympia March 3 with three employer representatives three worker representatives and a public member to be appointed soon.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Industrial Welfare Commission
T.hree
High School Yell Banned Over Shimmy War Chant
Whatcom high school faculty banned the school yell described as the shimmy move ment calling it an insult to decency. The tradition had used snake or Hawaiian twists in the past, but the new shake drew official disapproval.
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Bellingham
Jan
Whatcom High School
Bride Takes Poison Over Four Children In Love
London dispatch reports Emily Springer, a Sutton servant, swallowed poison the day banns were posted for her marriage to a widower with four children. She said she knew of one child and feared four would be too many. The tale reflects cautionary notes on romantic plans.
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London
Emily Springer
Sutton
Idaho Trial In Sand Point On Criminal Syndicalism Case
In Sand Point Idaho on January 20 the trial of 22 alleged LW. W. for violating Idaho's criminal syndicalism law continued. Attorney Susgrave of Butte sought separate trials. Judge Flynn denied the motion. Jurors who were served but did not answer were ordered attached by the court.
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Idaho
Case
Sand Point
LW. W
Susgrave of
Butte
Flynn
What readers like best in The Star
Voices from five readers reveal their favorite parts of The Star. Dr George R Davis favors sport and general news. Helen M Smith reads every section. A 8 Paul prefers general news and politics. J Robertson enjoys the sporting page first. Mrs Walsh praises the paper overall.
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George R. Davis
Seaboard Building
Jim Flynn
J. Robertson
Howell St
Rob Youth Arrives Penniless After Boat Trip to Seattle
Cecil Headle aged 15 from Port Angeles was robbed of $20 on a boat en route to Seattle and reached the city late Monday night without money or a bed. Police found him at Railroad avenue and Madison street and turned him over to juvenile officers.
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Seattle
Port Angeles
Cecil Headle
Railroad Ave
Madison St
Undertaker Loses Coal From Bleits Undertaking
Burglars stole about a ton of coal from the basement of the Bleits Undertaking Company at 315 Kilbourne Avenue early Tuesday. The undertaker blamed the theft on cold weather and noted the burglars waited for a frosty morning to strike.
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Bleits Undertaking Company
Kilbourne
Pershing Battle Advised As Strong Sale Strategy
The excerpt urges decisive action in combat and in advertising, prompting strong, wide circulation appeals. It cites General Pershing and the principle of aggressive promotion for salable goods through the paper with the largest reach, The Star.
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Star
Boy 15 Refuses to Talk to Police on Night Wander
Ralph Turner 15 was found wandering near the railroad tracks at Western Ave and Colurm blast and was arrested by Patrolman G C Collins. He was turned over to juvenile authorities who will try to locate his parents. He refused to talk.
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Ralph Turner
Western Ave
Colurmblast
G. C. Collins
Edwards opposes federal prohibition in inaugural
Governor Edward I. Edwards urged New Jersey lawmakers to reject ratification of the federal prohibition amendment and to pass measures to ensure citizens live under conditions satisfactory to them. He spoke in Trenton during his inaugural address today.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward I. Edwards
Cannon Balls on Pershing's Menu at Hippodrome Banquet
Banquet for General Pershing features a feast of confections including 1500 cannon, 4500 cannon balls and 1500 tents. Caterer James Rolat oversees the meal while guests describe the menu as regular arsenal and good to eat.
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Pershing
General Pershing
Hippodrome
James. Rolat
Italians Deport Two Russ Agents
The government has deported two Russians named Herlich and Wodorow with their wives to the Austrian frontier from Rome on January 20.
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Rome
Herlich
Wodorow
Pershing Smiles On Seattle Parade Day
General John J. Pershing visited Fort Lawton and then led a downtown parade in Seattle. Crowds along Virginia Street waved as Pershing rode by, with bands playing and spectators snapping photos while staff officers and civic leaders watched. The event drew joyful crowds and a signature Pershing salute.
Pershing in Seattle Opens Historic Welcome Tour
General John J. Pershing toured Seattle with a day of public greetings. Crowds lined First Ave to Yesler Way and Fourth Ave to Elks Club as Pershing met Rotary clubs and the Chamber of Commerce at the Butler cafe. Schools dismissed for his inspections and a Rainier Club reception followed before a Hippodrome banquet planned for 6:30 pm with seats at 2.50. He and his staff then spent the night in Seattle before moving to Tacoma and Camp duties.
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First Ave
Yesler Way
Yesler
Ave
Pike St
Fourth Ave
Fourth
Elks’ Club
Seattle
Pershing
Butler
Rotary Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Gen. Pershing
Tacoma
Pershing Schedule for Tuesday Downtown Washington Hotel
Pershing program lists a 12 30 luncheon at Elks club 1 00 Rotary club and Chamber of Commerce reception at Butier hotel cafe 2 00 auto tour of city schools 4 00 old friends reception at Rainier club 6 30 public banquet at Hippo drome activity ends with Wednesday departure for Tacoma and Camp Lewis inspection
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Pershing
New Washington Hotel
Elks’ Club
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Butier Hotel
Old Friends
Rainier Club
Hippodrome
Tacoma
Camp Lewis
Pershing Charms Children Then Plans Fort Worden Visit
Gen. John J. Pershing jokes with amused youngsters at Fort Worden after a Coast Artillery review. He chats with kids and recalls drill rules before turning to military duties, studying Northwest coast artillery maps with his staff during a lengthy voyage aboard the Kitaap.
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Kitaap
Colman Dock
Pershing
Fort Worden
Northwest Coast Artillery District
Pershing Visits Fort Worden in Puget Sound Tour
General Pershing arrived at Fort Worden to review troops and inspect heavy artillery after a Seattle stop. He praised golf and recalled Nice on the Riviera while outlining his fitness routine and leadership style. He toured 12 inch guns, 10 inch mortars, and gun pits, with veterans met along the parade.
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Supreme Command
Riviera
Nice
Pershing
Puget Sound
Seattle
Eral
Fort Worden
Coast Artillery
Thertillery “Heavies
Mander
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Brand Woman
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Quentin Quidnunc
William J. Walsh
Ravenna
Rachel
Helen M. C. Smith
10Th Ave
Paul, 22Nd Ave
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Boy
Edwards
Seattles
Hal Armstrong
John J. Pershing
Fort Lawton
Magnolia Bluff
New
Washington Hotel
Virginia St
Zip
Addin
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Quet
Kids
Grins Pershing
Gen. John J. Pershing
St. Mihiel
The
Argonne
France
Northwest
Straits of Juan de Fuca
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