Two Sisters Acquitted In Spokane Murder Case
Marie Jowell McDonald Ted McDonald and Fay McDonald were found not guilty by a Spokane jury after 15 hours of deliberation in the murder of W H McNutt realty broker. McNutt was slain June 23 at Wolverine apartments and his body later found mutilated on a Scotia ranch.
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Spokane
Marie
Ted
Fay McDonald
W. H. McNutt
McNutt
Wolverine Apartments
McDonalds
Scotia, Wash
Will McDonald
Marie Jowell McDonald
Ted McDonald
Fay
Whitehouse
California
Harps and Heritage in a Pagan Hereafter
A column reflecting on spiritualism and Chinese divination, noting hell tellers and ouija boards, and contrasting them with ancient beliefs. The piece muses on harp music, church dominance, secular composers, and a wary hope for future orchestral harp roles. It ends with self deprecation as a barbarian.
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Musie
Temperature Dips to 29 Degrees as Cold Snap Hits
The weather man reports a 29 degree reading at 5 a m with a 35 degree reading at 8 a m and noon Thursday showing one degree higher. George N Salisbury forecasts continued cold weather tonight and Friday with northerly winds as the chill persists.
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Wooena
George N. Salisbury
Mother Love Wins Back Infant After Adoption
Katharine Helms, deserted by her husband, retrieved her two day old son Billy from adoptive care. She had advertised for adoption but felt anxious about the infant’s care and brought him home, declaring she would keep him now.
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Chicago
Katharine Helms
Billy
Charles Hollinger
Mra Helms
Trifler Must Pay $5 000 Heart Balm
A Seattle man must pay five thousand dollars in a heart balm case after Miss Margaret Purcell of Klamath Falls alleged engagement promises were broken by T. W. Blair who admitted he already had a wife. A superior court jury awarded the money.
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T. W. Blair
Seattle
Margaret Purcell
Klamath Falla
Petition Drives for Clemency in Linton Case
In Spokane Jan 22 Arthur Prague announced petitions to Gov Hart requesting intervention in the murder case of taxi driver Lee Linton. Prague vows to mobilize YMCA groups to press for clemency for the two youths, White and Morton, urging commutation and confinement in correctional facilities and seeking a sanity hearing for White.
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Spokane
Arthur Prague
Hart
Lee Linton
Prague
Young White
Young Morton
House of Correction
White
Morton
Quien Cleared of Cavell Betrayal Charge in Paris Case
Paris January 22. The court reviewing the Quien case found he was not guilty of betraying Edith Cavell. He remains subject to hearings on charges of intelligence with the enemy and swindling by the same tribunal.
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Paris
Quien
Edith Cavell
Judge Takes Dough in Doe Dough Case
Judge John B Gordon orders a $50 fine in the Doe Dough case. The defendants Doe and Tony Pappas, bakery proprietors at 1517 Like Place, appeal the ruling to the superior court.
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Doe
W. H. Coffin
John B Gordon
Tony Pappas
Should a professional woman keep her maiden name
Five figures are asked if a professional woman who marries should keep her maiden name. Responses vary by source: some support using both names, some say only the married name is recognized, others cite choice and legal practice. The exchange suggests no single rule, with personal and institutional attitudes differing.
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Mariette Marsharm
Leary Ridge
Mrs. Jones-Smith
A. C. Bates
Leary
Aimee J. Gould
Walgatt & Co
Hoge Bidg
Waagatt
Japan Bride Revolts on Honeymoon
KA HIKOYAMA a pretty Jap girl, married by proxy to Shibata, arrived in Beattie and lived with him two days before fleeing to her brother. She seeks asylum at the Baptist Japanese Women's Home pending deportation hearing by Immigration Commissioner Henry M. White. Shibata accuses her of false entry. the case highlights concerns over the picture bride system in Japan.
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KA Hikoyama
Ryetern
Pacific
Taka
Beattie
Shibata
Baptist Japanese Women's Home
Spruce
Ore
Henry M. White
Evins
Shisuoka
Nebraska
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
U. S
Maynard
Hibata
Commissioner White
Japan
U. S.S
U S Soldiers Die in Siberia Clash with Cossacks
In Siberia at Posoloskaya on January 10, two U S soldiers were killed and one seriously wounded after an armored car clash with Semenoff forces. A cable to Secretary Baker reported five Russians killed and one wounded, with the Americans capturing one general, six officers, and forty three men.
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Washington
United States
Posoloskaya
Siberia
Baker
Graves
Semenoff
Mean husbands keep half a dozen mothers in law busy
A wry quip notes that some husbands cause this much annoyance by keeping several mothers in law occupied. The line hints at family tensions with humor.
Fraud Probe Nearing Close In Puget Sound Shipyards
A federal fraud jury enters the second round of investigations into shipyard frauds around Puget Sound. Witnesses include Bert Schiesinger of San Francisco, special assistant to the attorney general. The case involves millions of dollars and a grand jury report is expected Thursday.
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North Weat
Thuretay Tnt
Puget Sound
Arstrict
Bert Schiesinger
San Francisco
Rumor Wilhelm Dies of Stroke Circulates in Holland
Reported travelers arriving at Amerongen said the former Kaiser suffered a stroke at his garden estate of Count Bentinck on Sunday. UPI could not confirm the rumor of his death in Holland.
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PARUS
Amerongen
Kaiser
Count Bentinck
Holland
United Press
Thug Ambush Fails as Duncan Outruns Attackers
J B D Duncan of 4325 Pasadena Place reports being surprised by two men who sprang from weeds at EB 43rd and Pasadena Wednesday night. He says they intended to rob him, but his quick pace prevented pursuit. Police details not provided.
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China
J. B. D. Duncan
Pasadena Place
Better Register Before Tuesday for Upcoming Elections
A warning urges registration before 9 oclock next Tuesday January 27 to vote in the February 17 primary and March 2 municipal election. The registration books list 84 425 names.
Classified business opportunities in Seattle reach buyers
Urges readers to explore today’s classified ads for businesses for sale in Seattle. Emphasizes rising city growth, the chance to find a fit, and the need to advertise items to reach potential buyers. Ends with a contact note promising broad reach.
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Seattle
Seattle Traffic Toll Grows As City Seeks Safety Tips
One hundred four Seattle residents killed or injured since January 1 1920. Individual victims include Blanche Misaner 4626 Henderson Jr James McIntosh 2102 E. Madison St Marion Reiker 403 Roy St Amelia Johnson 818 Allen Place and others in crashes at Rainier Valley First Ave and John St Fourth Ave and Virginia St Fremont Ave and N 45th St. The Star offers 50 dollars for best 100 word safety suggestion mailed to Auto Accident Editor by Friday night.
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Blanche Misaner
Henderson Jr
Harry E. Johnson
Wilson Ave
Rainier Valley
James McIntosh
E. Madison Sr
First Ave
John St
Irvine Ankeney
Prospect St
Marion Reiker
Roy St
Seattle
Seattle Star
Star Building
Public Safety Committee
Four Seattle Residents Injured in Auto Accidents
Over the last 18 hours four Seattle residents suffered injuries in separate auto incidents. Frank Quiett, 803 Dakota St, bruised neck and back after a truck struck him near Occidental Ave and King St. Cecilia Turcott, 15, foot injury after a car swerved past her at 17th Ave and Utah St. Cairns, 1808 Terry Ave, slight injury from a collision at Ninth Ave and Howell St. Mrs C A Harrison, 210 17th Ave 8, black eye and sprained shoulder from a crash at 17th Ave 8 and Jackson St. Police released the truck driver and investigated a death lesser connected event nearby.
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Seattle
Occidental Ave
King St
Frank Quiett
Dakota St
Cecilia Turcott
17Th Ave
Utah St
W. W. Coomba
16Th Ave
Madison
F. Cairns
Terry Ave
Ninth Ave
Howell St
W. GC. Gilbert
43Rd Ave. S
Cairns
C. A. Harrison
Jackson St
H. J. Petersen
Boylston Ave
George Johnson
Allen Place
Who Said Seattle Is Teetotally Dry
The Seattle port commission's weekly report released Thursday shows 273 tons of alder on hand at the Bell Street dock, a decline from the previous report.
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Seattle
Seattle Port Commission
Bell St
Safe Looting Reported at Wilson Home
J. L. Wilson of 926 Third Ave West reported a safe robbery early Thursday. The safe was on the back porch and thieves took sugar butter and eggs.
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J. L. Wilson
Third Ave
Wilson
Readers propose policing speeding motorists in Seattle letters
A wave of reader letters from Seattle advocates stricter enforcement of speed limits. Suggestions include speed recorders for cars, brighter street lighting, red front signals, heavy fines, jail terms for reckless drivers, and public shaming. Several writers urge uniform enforcement and pedestrian safety measures across districts.
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Sir Lodge
Sir Doyle
Solomon
Heaven
Everett
Cavell
Quentin Quidnunc
Reah M
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County City
U.S
Rumor Wilhelm
Duncan
The
Star
Star Readers
J. BE. Fournier
Seventh Ave
Tom Teets
Maurice Oritt
E. Pike
Jean Thompson
Fourth Ave
L. M. McInnis
35Th Ave
S&s. W
Jack Horton Wall
Angeline
W. 62Nd St
R. G. Gordon
First
W. W. Clough
Sam
Lynch
Shell of
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34Th
B. Union St
J. I. Jerour
Sixth Ave
Bruno Wilde
Virginius Hotel Annex
Arthur Phillips
Pioneer Square
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