Hillman on Trial Execute 12 Socialists
Tokyo reports state execution of 12 Japanese socialists led by Denjiro Kotoku for conspiring against the emperor. Wounded protests ignored as the sentences were carried out from 9 AM to 1 PM at the central prison. Officials say all refused to bow to death, while the 12 remain confined in fortresses.
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United Press
Tokio
Denjiro Kotoku
Suga Kakano
Star Chamber
Mikado
Pp. m
Katsura
Kotoku
Hillman Jury Tampering Case Opens in Federal Court
In Judge Danworth's court District Attorney Todd presents the Hillman case accusing millionaire land agent C D Hillman of tampering with the jury. About 15 prospective jurors named, including G B Martin Steve Saunders and Charles W Cook, testify that some received a circular while others had not. The hearing pauses at noon and resumes at 2 PM as defense aides argue circulars justify Hillman's methods.
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Danworth
Todd
C. D. Hillman
Hillman
G. B. Martin
Steve Saunders
Charles W. Cook
Girls Declare Ukase Against Beautiful Yellow Vandyke Beards
At Allegheny College in Meadville Pennsylvania the coeds issue an ultimatum over eleven senior men with yellow Vandyke beards. Invitations to class events are canceled and the men refuse to shave. Twenty co-eds confront seniors after chapel with umbrellas bearing Our beaux are clipped.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny College
Meadville
Warren Content to Stay in Jail
Fred Warren socialist editor jailed for wrongful use of the mails declares he did not apply for a presidential pardon and calls his conviction political persecution. He says he has not violated the law and will not seek clemency, after a four year case.
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Warren
United Prev
Girard
Kane
Fred Warren
Taft
Campbell
Kansas
United Press Today
Chozo Yama Uchi Weighs Recall and Mayoral Power
In a downtown cafe Chozo Yama Uchi, a young Japanese employee, discusses politics and recall power. He notes Japan’s convention system for mayors and recalls, referencing Gill and Kellogg. He sketches a cartoon for The Star showing a mayor and city council.
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Chozo
Chozo Yamauchi
Japan
Sincho
Gill
Kellogg Et al
Choze
Poindexter Aid for Frisco Expo
Telegrams from Gov. Johnson urge San Francisco as the site for the Panama exposition. Insurgent leaders in Washington hold the messages to Senators La Follette Clapp and Poindexter and Congressman Poindexter. Johnson asks aid and Poindexter replies that California’s progress is San Francisco’s achievement and that they are doing everything possible to help.
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Sacramento
San Francisco
Baby blessed with six grandmothers in Armstrong
In Armstrong Missouri on January 24 the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs James Spotts is said to have six grandmothers spanning two generations on both sides. The line of relatives includes Mrs Fray and Mrs Susan Spotts on the father’s side and Mrs Nathan Morris and Mrs J W Robb on the mother’s side.
Mayor Gill Apologizes to Ballard Crowd
Mayor Gill faced applause as he sought to explain his administration in Ballard. He declared no open gambling existed under his tenure but omitted notice of the Northern club’s 54 days of operation. He announced Richard Arms as superintendent of the city lighting plant as the best man for the job.
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Gill
Ballard
Northern Club
Richard Arms
Notable Facts About Early American Founders
Questioning reader prompts include Roger Sherman as the sole Declaration signer and anecdotes about Andrew Jackson being shot at in Washington. It mentions national debt at 2.704 trillion dollars and U S wealth around 125 billion, plus 6,996 banks in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Jackson
Capitol
Washington, D. C
United States
Union
Seattle Hail Storm Sends Shoppers Scurrying for Shelter
A severe hail storm struck Seattle at 1 30 this afternoon causing a shopping crowd to seek shelter. A street vendor lamented the storm as a disaster, while umbrellas sold for 9 cents. The hail ceased shortly after.
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Seattle
Cartoonist Senator and Busy Lawmaker From Snohomish
The piece highlights Tom Bird of Snohomish once a spirited baseball catcher and Ann Arbor captain now serving as a legislator. It notes Representative Kelly as a humorous, active figure and Senator Joseph Arrasmith of Whitman county with distinctive whiskers, chairing agriculture and serving on several committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bird
Snohomish
Hughey Jennings
Ann Arbor
Representative Kelly
Kelly
Joseph Arrasmith
Whitman County
Secere
House Rejects Deficiencies Bill In Legislature Fight
In Olympia on January 24 the House defeated a deficiency appropriation of 12 600 for the state militia by a 81 to 6 vote. Speaker Taylor chaired the opposition stating past excesses. Debate also covered immigration restriction, tax relief measures, and bills on initiative referendum recall and poor man litigation with several progressives folded into one draft.
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Olympia
Senate
House of Representatives
Taylor
Jensen
Tacoma
Nichols
America
Whalley
Teata
Todd
Buchanan
Denman
Phipps
Halsey
EB. J. Wright
Landon
Huxtable
Spokane
Stephens
Living Like a Shopgirl to Learn the Truth
Miss Pasline Wilson Worth, a Tennessee native and magazine editor, works behind a Los Angeles department store counter to live the life of working girls on her wage. She plans to spend any extra money on aiding others, not herself, saying the only way to know a thing is to live it.
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Los Angeles
Cal
New York
Pasline Wilson Worth
Miss Worth
Two Convicted in Ketchel Murder Case
Marshfield Missouri January 24. Dipley and Goldie Smith convicted of murdering Stanley Ketchel the middleweight boxing champion and sentenced to life. The defense claimed Ketchel attacked the Smith woman and Dipley acted in self defense while prosecutors argued a planned robbery led to Ketchel’s death.
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United Pres
Marshfield
Ter Dipley
Goldie Smith
Stanley Ketchel
Dipley
Ketchel
Poll Watch Plan by Sheriff Deputies Spelled Out
Deputy John Roberts stated the sheriff’s office will place officers at polling places on election day to preserve order. He warned they will deal severely with any who employ shady methods, regardless of identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Sheriffs Office
Gill Man Fired for Election Eering in Registration Office
An usher in the registration office named A Wright was discharged after placing a "Vote for ah" card on a "Register Here" placard. City Comptroller and Chief Clerk Chandler stated no election eering is allowed in the registration building.
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Bothwell
Chandler
A. Wright
Battle toll 100 Federal troops killed in Ojina clash
Reports from Presidio Texas dated January 24 say a battle near Ojina ended with about 100 federal troops killed after a trap and ambush by insurgents. About 200 troops entered the trap when deadly fire struck, forcing a retreat with heavy casualties.
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Presidio
Tex
Marfin
Ojinaa
Dorante
Post Office Bill Passed With $250 Million Allocation
Washington January 24 The House approved the post office appropriation bill totaling 250 million dollars. An amendment authorizes steel mail cars and raises mail carrier salaries from 700 to 1000 dollars.
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Washington
House
Post Office
Show Savings Coupon for Seattle Theatre Offer
The Star prints a 25 cent coupon for women to sit anywhere at Seattle Theatre until Feb 10 excluding weekends. In partnership with manager Harry Cort, the Baker Stock company presents The Three of Us at the Seattle this week. Present the coupon and 25 cent at the box office to attend.
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Seattle
Harry Cort
The
Star
Baker Stock Company
Vaudeville Venues Ban Swear Words at Princess Theatre
Purified theatre in San Diego enforces profanity ban with manager Fred Ballein posting notices. Swear words like damn and hell are barred from acts at the Princess Theatre.
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San Diego
Fred Ballein
The
Princess
Tells Star Man He Was Angry at Sire
John Drost, 22, in the county jail, admitted shooting his father, 55, on a North Bend farm after saying he was angry and gave warning. He said he did not intend to shoot his sister Phoebe, 19, who will recover, and described family quarrels over cattle purchases. Drost, intelligent and calm, explained he moved from Holland to Missouri then Idaho before North Bend.
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John Drost
P Drost
North Bend
Drost
Phoebe
Holland
Young Drost
Missouri
Idaho
Moscow
Lege
Iff
Phaldorf
Dilling Opens His Campaign for Seattle Mayor
Recall candidate George W. Dilling plans a series of mass meetings across Ballard Interbay and other Seattle venues. Speakers include Ole Hanson Rose Simmons Harry Wilson George R. Cooley and local officials with events scheduled from Interbay to Ballard and beyond.
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Ballard
Interbay
George W. Dilling
Seattle
Dilling
Minch’s Hall
Junction Hall
Ole Hanson
Rose Simmons
Harry Wilson
George R. Cooley
J. H. Webber
George H. Walker
Bohlke
York Station
Georgetown
South Park
Kidd's Hall
Green Lake
Harn’s Hall
Mountain View
Dilling-His Record in 1903 Legislature
George W. Dilling voted in 1903 on all ballots for Harold Preston for U S senator and supported several reform bills including eight hour day on public works, anti trust measures, state railroad commission, local option, gambling felony, direct primary law, and laws targeting earnings of a fallen woman. Several bills failed or were vetoed or defeated in the senate.
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George W. Dilling
Harold Preston
United States
Preston
King County
Senate
James Smith Jr Withdraws From New Jersey Senate Race
On January 24 in Trenton James Smith Jr. withdrew from the New Jersey senatorial race James Martine will be elected as his successor according to reports.
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Trenton
N. J
James Smith, Jr
New Jersey
James Martine
Beauty the Umbrella Thief and a Dog’s Poor Watch
Mrs. Alice Meyer loses her gold headed silk umbrella at the public market on Firat Ave and Pike St as her dog Beauty, famed for sympathy stunts, clings to the umbrella while a thief steals it. The distraught dog drags himself about whining in reproach but offers no help.
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Alice Meyer
Beauty
Firatav
Pike St
Workman's Compensation Act to be discussed by club
The Seattle Commercial Club will discuss the proposed workman's compensation act at its weekly meeting this evening at 8. The measure aims to benefit workers and will be reviewed by members for potential support.
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Seattle Commercial Club
First Ward Names Declared Bona Fide Amid Campaign Spars
The report notes that every name listed from the First ward is deemed bona fide while Councilmen Kellogg and Conway are frequently seen together. Mayor Gill and Councilman Blaine back hopefuls as Ike Rosenthal supports Dilling, though the outcome remains unsettled.
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Dilling
Kellogg
Conway
Wappy
Col
Jack” Thompson
Gill
Blaine Hope
Ike Rosenthal
Guardian seeks home for 11 year old boy
William Haitz manager of the Rhein hotel is guardian for a bright healthy 11-year-old boy. He seeks a rural or ranch position where the boy can work and live in exchange for board. Haitz will pay for the boy's clothes and asks interested parties to contact him at the hotel.
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William Haitz
Rhein Hotel
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King
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KE Jey
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