Suffrage Leader Urged to Free Mother Jones in Colorado
A nationwide plea urges Mrs. Gertrude A. Lee to use her power as Colorado party chairman to order the release of Mother Jones, age 82, held by state troops in Trinidad. The piece condemns the arrest as a trial of free speech and an act of tyranny, urging women to protest and write to Mrs. Lee.
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Gertrude A. Lee
Democratic Party
Colorado
Trinidad
Mother Jones
Lee
United States
Why Is A Bustle Yes Folks They Are Coming Back
Anarchic essay debunks bustle fashion revival with comic reminiscences and digressions. The narrator recalls family memories from the 1880s and jokes about nose rings and ill advised waistlines while debating utility and style of bustles.
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Fiji
A Tango Perhaps New York Birthday
A New York note from January 23 quotes Mrs. Thomas Bennett marking her 102nd birthday. She credits longevity to daily meals and laughter, planning to dance with her grandchildren the next day.
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New York
Thomas Bennett
Art Star's Office Boy Pinched After Night of Play
The Star office boy Art and four companions played tag on the Miller playfield opposite Longfellow school. Police nabbed Art and another boy while burglars and stick up men operated citywide. Art released after questioning. other youths released or dispersed. 8:30 p.m. time cited.
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Art
Star Office
Rascal
Miller
Longfellow School
Georgetown
Vulcan Hotel
King Hotel
First Av. N
44Th Av. N
Senecast
22Nd
Madison
Old Conductor Sentenced to Penitentiary
J H Reno a 54 year old Northern Pacific conductor with 13 years service pleaded guilty to forging a $32 check after drinking with Seattle friends. He was sentenced by Judge Mackintosh to one to 20 years in the Walla Walla penitentiary, later expressing remorse as officials questioned the motive.
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Seattle
J. H. Reno
Northern Pacific
Walla Walla
Mackintosh
Reno
MH BL Martin
Missoula
New Aggressive Auto Driver Reported in Seconday Marion
Preston H. Carr told police a motorist cursed pedestrians who did not jump violently as he passed. The driver allegedly spat mud on a woman and narrowly missed others on Seconday and Marion streets. Police pursue this new species of chauffeur.
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Preston H. Carr
Marion St
Special Reductions on Hair Goods at The Factory Hair Store
The Factory Hair Store at 1401 First Ave reduces stock to expand and offers extraordinary inducements on high grade hair goods. Mrs Za mora C Cauffman, owner, notes the sale details are in today's Star page 4 display ad.
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First Av
Zamora C. Cauffman
Ladies of
Seattle
Star
Militias clash in Colorado coal strike turmoil sparks arrests
In Trinidad Colorado a militia clash amid a coal strike wounded four women and a man while eight women and ten men were arrested. Troops patrolled streets and saloons were closed as a military court reportedly prepared to try 18 prisoners. A new women’s group denounced Governor Ammons and protested Mother Jones detention.
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Trinidad
Colo
San Rafael Hospital
Mother Jones
Ammons
More charges filed against Fred Smith and Hallie Lucore
Additional charges accuse Fred Smith former Justice of peace at Green River Hot Springs and Hallie Lucore with three others of plundering Northern Pacific freight cars. They now face petit and grand larceny charges as well.
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Fred Smith
Green River Hot Springs
Hallie Lucore
Northern Pacific
Death of Geoffrey Anaill Leaves Fortune to Charity
London reports Geoffrey Anaill died in a tobogganing accident. His father’s will directs the fortune be given to charity upon the son's death. Schools and hospitals in London gain $1,250,000 through the arrangement.
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London
Geoffrey Anaill
Recall plans for Commissioner Hamilton discussed at public meeting
An ALL Organization meeting to discuss recall of Commissioner Hamilton will be held at the Labor Temple Monday night January 26. A committee of about 50 will be chosen to circulate petitions.
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Hamilton
Labor Temple
Gould Seeks Lost Gaiter in Fifth Avenue Ad
Geo J. Gould appears in a New York ad offering a reward for one brown gaiter lost on Fifth Avenue. He notes he would have to discard a whole salt if the gaiter is not returned, indicating the personal toll of the loss.
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New York
Geo J. Gould
Hyatt-Powells School gains stated superiority in bookkeeping
Advertisement touts Hyatt-Powells School éth and Pine practices as superior and worth the extra time and cost, claiming clearer results in bookkeeping and shorthand efficiency.
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Hyatt-Powells
Hyatt-Powells School
Éth and Pine
Train Robbers Get Big Haul in Jackson
Four bandits in Jackson Mississippi boarded the Michigan Central Detroit Chicago flyer at 3 30 a m with drawn revolvers and robbed every passenger in the Pullman of 200 dollars in cash and jewelry worth thousands. They forced the engineer to stop, then fled as posses hunted the area. The robbers were not masked.
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Jackson
Miss
WILL AID FRESHIES
Acting President Henry Landes of the state university aims to reduce freshmen dropout by creating a system where upperclassmen encourage newcomers to stay. The plan seeks to curb the freshmen fatality and improve retention.
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Henry Landes
The
State University
Landes
Man in Jail Found Suffering From Smallpox Sparking Mass Vaccination
Discovery that G. W. Jones, 78, jailed as possibly insane, was actually ill with smallpox prompts a rush vaccination order for all hospital attendants. Thirty have sore arms today.
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G. W. Jones
City Council To Decide On Highland Park Rail Line
The city council meets this afternoon to decide if the Highland Park and Lake Burien railway project will be accepted. Corporation Counsel James E. Bradford has submitted an opinion favoring acceptance.
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Highland Park & Lake Burien Railway
James E. Bradford
Mayor Mitchel names Goethals as New York police chief
Mayor Mitchel announced plans to appoint Col. Goethals as police commissioner of New York. An 1781 Newport almanac sold for 525 dollars in Boston recently.
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New York
Mitchel
Col. Goethals
Newport
R. 1
Boston
Vote on Alaska Railroad Today
Washington news reports the Alaska railroad bill facing a Senate vote on January 22 23 amid debate over leasing versus direct government operation Senator Poindexter favors government control and will vote for the bill Three Republican supporters Jones Borah and Kenyon back the measure while Democrats Williams and Bankhead oppose urging against state socialism
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Senate
Poindexter
Washington
Jones
Borah
Kenyon
Williams
Bankhead
New Pennant Coupon Billie Burke Poses
The Star offers pennants featuring Billie Burke and the Matinee Girl plus other designs. Present the coupon and 20 cents per pennant at The Star office or mail orders cost 25 cents each. Main branch Northwestern Photo Supply Co. sells Bathing Girl Co-Ed Flower Girl and Stage Beauty pennants this week.
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Billie Burke
Star Office
Star
Northwestern Photo Supply Co., Inc
Eastman Kodak Co
Crown Prince Frederick William Targeted in Berlin Incident
Reports indicate an attempt on Crown Prince Frederick William as he neared his town house in Berlin. A man approached his automobile demanding to see the prince and was seized by a sentry.
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Berlin
Frederick William
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Dickey
Dakotas
A. J. Goddard
Goddard
Mr. Goddard
W. D. Wood
John C. Slater
Seattle Commercial Club
Municipal League
Goethals
Alaska
Washington, D.C
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