Star Ben Hur Theatre Party Attendees Secure Seats
About 300 boys and girls gathered at The Star office to receive seats for the Ben Hur opening at Moore Theatre next Monday night after submitting essays. Parents accompanied many children and sat beside them. The group traveled from suburbs and various city areas, spanning diverse occupations. The event included a morning assembly, a photograph, and a three cheers for The Star before ticket distribution.
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Star Office
Star
Moore
Edna Billik Pleads Behind Prison Bar For Father
Chicago saga of Herman Billik accused in a series of Veral family poisonings ends with Gov. Dunne commuting a death sentence to life imprisonment. Edna Billik, age 10, whose tearful appeals helped sway officials, remains a beacon in a case rich with insurance, arsenic evidence, and public mercy.
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Hillik
Gov
Deneen
Iiiola
Herman Willik
Mary
Billik
Edna Billik
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
P. J. Gcallaghas
Jersalabot Veral
Hililik
Gulstions
Rose Veral
Martin Veral
Billie
Tillie
Hillie
P. J. O'Callaghan
Bilik
Gov. Deneen
Judge Landis
Edna Biliik
Disaster at Sea As Republic Collision Sparks Death Fear
A wireless report from the Baltic says the White Star liner Republic, en route to a Mediterranean cruise, collided with an unknown steamer 26 miles south of Nantucket. The Republic carried 250 first class and 211 steerage passengers. Later messages indicate hull damage and possible loss of life. Nantucket steamer Nantucket also struck rocks in fog near Woods Hole, sinking after three holes opened in her hull. all aboard reached shore.
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New York
U.rp
Baltic
White Star
Republic
Nantucket
Unknown Ship Wrecked on Sea Bird Rocks
A two masted schooner struck Sea Bird rocks near Valencia’s shore area with heavy seas hindering rescue. Bamfield reports Leebro and lifesaving crew went to assist while Fir Harbor relays another sighting of the vessel described as white boat and bottom in sea and near isolation with little hope for crew.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Bamfield
B. C
Valencia
Leebro
Fir Harbor
Proposed Washington bill ties vote to child bearing
An upcoming Seattle legislature bill would let women with one child vote, aiming to counter a broader suffrage push. The move prompts a counterproposal from Mrs. De Voe seeking to require paternal qualifications for office, triggering heated debate among suffrage groups.
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T. J. Dillon
Olympia
de Voe
Woman's Suffrage Lobby
Off-wand
Senate
Bank Clearings in Seattle and Tacoma Today
Seattle clearings reach 1,226,381.88 with balances around 163,200.66. Tacoma reports 645,029.00 in clearings and 66,863.00 in balances. Combined totals show 676,669.00 in clearings and 101,250.66 in balances.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Fruit Growing Courses Announced at State College
The department of horticulture at Washington State College organized a short two week course on fruit growing starting February 1 with lectures by prominent officials and professors. The program covers orchard management for all parts of the state and includes instruction on all aspects of fruit cultivation. The Milwaukee Terminal Railway seeks a 15 year franchise for a section of 15th Avenue Northwest but will reconsider after utility supervisor notes the move may be illegal for that duration.
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Department of Horticulture
Washington State College
Milwaukee Terminal Railway Company
H. H
A. Goodnow
15Th Av. N. W
A. Y. Housston
Runaway Engine Crashes Into Trenton Depot
A runaway locomotive and tender crashed into the Philadelphia & Reading passenger station in Trenton New Jersey injuring engineer Michael Shiller who leaped to safety and leaving his fireman Howard Reed uninjured but trapped for half an hour. The station matron escaped by leaping through a window as the engine and two empty coaches derailed and then breached the rear wall into the women’s waiting room. This marks a second such accident at the same depot in a few years.
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Trenton
N. J
U. P
Michael Shiller
Philadelphia & Reading
Howard Reed
Shiller
Cold Snap Ends Flood Fears in Duwamish District
County Engineer Morrison reports floods in the Duwamish river district have abated as a cold snap freezes the region. He notes conditions are improving locally and in the mountains with water levels subsiding.
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Morrison
Duwamish River
Holy Names Academy Auditorium Dedicated in Setauket
The formal opening and dedication of the Holy Names Academy and Normal School auditorium at Setauket and Alpha streets featured an excellent musical program. Miss Suzanne Cardle was the soloist of the evening.
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Holy Names Academy and Normal School
Set Av
Alpha Et
Buzanne cArdle
Chicago May Fly Over Seattle in Aero Plans
Charlee A. Coey, millionaire and Federation of American Aero president, may visit Seattle within a month to make several ascensions. Seattle Aero Club leads a wave of coast city clubs, Banquet Tonight hosted by Quong Tuck Co. at Tein Bionco restaurant. Morita sues La Guise and wife for $40,000 damages over alleged drugging and robbery of $1,750 at a Douglas Island dance hall.
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Seattle
Quong Tuck Company
Tein Bionco
Becoud and
James
Goon Dip
Portland
F. C
Beattle Electric streetcar issue debated by Boatlake club
The Boatlake Improvement club discussed Star ordinance to compel Beattle Electric to improve streetcar service. A four-member committee was named to press Councilman Weaver and Superintendent Houllion, investigate overcrowding, and report soon. The group urged immediate favorable action on the measure.
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Boatlake Improvement Club
Star
Beattle Electric Company
Weaver
Uues Houllion
Houllion
Reatth Electric Company
Ite
Wnant
F. Brown
A. Bergman
Gambling raid nets seven arrests at city club
Police Sergeant William Searing and Patrolmen Humphrey and Lan raided a First Ave and Union St Greek club last night and arrested seven men on gambling charges. Named arrestees are George Martin Sam Doreges A Rule Mike Euleos Gust West Laura Mentous and Nick Daller. Several decks of cattle and chips were confiscated. Bail set at 26 for all, West released? All others held at city jail.
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Polilce
William Searing
Humphrey
Lan
First Av
Union St
George Martin
Sam Doreges
A. Rule
Mike Euleos
Gust West
Laura Mentous
Nick Daller
West
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday in Mht area
Rain or snow is expected tonight and Sunday with southerly winds along the coast. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions and changing temperatures across the region.
Big Meeting Tomorrow at Plymouth Church
In the interests of the King County Sunday School association a mass meeting will be held tomorrow at Plymouth Congregational church. Short talks will be given by prominent Sunday school workers and a musical program will be rendered by members of the Beattie Philharmonic orchestra. Selections will be from Mandel's Messiah.
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King County Sunday School Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Beattie Philharmonic Orchestra
Mandel
Rainier Beach Residents Warn City Over Damaged Boulevards
Rainier Beach residents complain the city neglected the district boulevard letting defective water pipes leak and cause landslides. They fear a serious accident as street car tracks are being covered and request immediate pipe repairs and hillside shoring.
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Rainier Beach
Major Stringer Files Restraining Order Over Adjutant General Candidacy
Major John Stringer of the Second Infantry National Guard of Washington yesterday filed an application in superior court for a restraining order to prevent Adjt. Gen. Ortis Hamilton from disqualifying him from candidacy to the office of adjutant general.
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John Stringer
Second Infantry
National Guard
State of Washington
Adjt
Ortis Hamilton
Adjutant General
Death probe ordered in Deverick case at Normandy Apartments
Coroner J C Snyder seeks answers in the death of laborer Dick Deverick found overcome by gas at 21174 Western Avenue Normandy Apartments. Authorities weigh suicide against possible poisoning from drugged beer and theft. If needed, Deverick’s body will be exhumed for toxic analysis.
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Deverick
Snyder
Dick Deverick
Normandy Apartments
Western Av
Pacific Hospital
Goroner J. C. Snyder
Devere
Oden
Normandy House
Japanese Question Soon to Be an Issue in California
Senator Flint of California hedged on the seriousness of the Japanese question. He predicted no anti Japanese legislation this session but said the issue must be faced in the future. He noted many Japanese were coming to the U S, with some efforts to minimize the numbers. Dr Yoakim Not Guilty A jury found Dr G Yoakim not guilty of criminal assault in Judge Tallman’s court after a 60 minute deliberation.
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Washington
UV. Rh
Flint
California
Repate
Dr. Yoakim
G. Yoakim
Hanna Larson
Tallman
Petition Seeks Receiver for Lone Lake Lumber Company
E. B. Peterson filed in superior court seeking a receiver for Lone Lake Lumber with Thomas Merriweather and Jah Merriweather named as managers. Peterson, a stockholder, says liabilities rose from nil to 1100 while assets fell from 8000 to 5000 since January.
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E. B. Peterson
Lone Lake Lumber Company
Alseat
Thomas Merriweather
Jah Merriweather
Peterson
Tin
Big funds flowing to quake victims in Seattle drive
The Red Cross and Italian consul Dr A J Ghiglione close subscription list tonight as Seattle donors tally roughly 15 600 for quake relief. Ghiglione reports 7985 Red Cross 1943 01 Father Kauten 1871 20 and National Bank of Commerce 191 18 with more funds expected to push total near fifteen thousand.
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Red Cross Society
A. J. Ghiglione
Seattle
Ghiglione
Red Cross
Father Kauten
Forthcomin
West Seattle Seatt le Electric riders protest fare shift
West Seattle customers filed another kick against Se attle Electric service planning to loop buses via Yesler Way and Occidental Ave forcing transfers to reach uptown big stores. Fare rises from four to five cents with no transfers previously. A committee led by BE Moffat of the Chamber of Commerce investigated King County courthouse affairs.
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West Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Yesler Way
Occidental Av
BE. C. Moffat
Chamber of Commerce
King County Court House
Cosgrove Inauguration Planned For Tuesday In Olympia
Governor elect Cosgrove is due in Olympia next Tuesday morning as per today’s program. He left for Portland to meet his father after finalizing plans for his reception here. Snow covers the ground and more cold weather is forecast as the legislature adjourns until morning and printers rush bills for the session’s third week.
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T. J. Dillon
Olympia
Cosgrove
Cording
Portland
Mr. Grove
Robles
Peterson Obituary: Miner Killed by Ore Car Near May Creek
George C. Peterson, foreman for Coal Creek Mining Co, was run down by an ore car at the mines yesterday afternoon. Dr. George Sparling and Coroner Andrew Hill ruled the death accidental. no inquest will be held. Peterson leaves a widow and four children on a ranch near May Creek.
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George C. Peterson
Coal Creek Mining Co
George Sparling
Andrew Hill
Peterson
May Creek
California divorce suit details amid drunkenness allegations
Mrs Aanna Mann sues Warren Mann in Sonoma County Superior Court claiming chronic drunkenness for ten years. The couple married in 1884 and have daughter Margaret, 13. She seeks a decree of divorce and custody of the child plus ten acres of land to be jointly owned.
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Aanna Mann
Warren Mann
Manne
Margaret
Sonoma County
California
Demurrers Filed in Conspiracy Case Against Tithe Guarantee
Attorneys for L W Held J B Vandesforde and D B E Ca faced grand jury conspiracy charges in Superior Court. The demurrers were entered to both counts and the matter was adjourned by the court to resume next Saturday for further proceedings.
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L. W. Held
J. B. Vandesforde
D. BE. Ca
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