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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

5

New Seattle Theatre Play The Crime of the Law

Bailey and Mitchell present a new stage production at Seattle Theatre about reform versus punishment. The story follows a youth who steals to fund his parents medical care and ends in a vision of prison life twenty years ahead. The play questions real criminals versus state made offenders and criticizes the penal system.

Bailey Mitchell Rachael Mar Stage Hall Rachael Mar Pall Seattle Jaywright Marshall

Strathcona Son Seeks Estate Claim in New York

Formal claim by James H. Smith of Brookline to part of the late Lord Strathcona's estate was to be discussed in a conference with Attorney Sterling of New York. Smith says he is Strathcona's son and brother of Mrs. Elles Howard. He notes letters from Strathcona recognizing him as a son and mentions a large annuity. He declined legal remarks, awaiting burial.

Smith Lord Strathcona Mr. Smith

Van Pel Sentenced After Pharmacy Pay Phone Robbery

T Van Pel alias John Baker admitted attempting to rob a pay telephone booth inside Shaw's Pharmacy on Seconday. He received a prison term ranging from six months to fifteen years at Walla Walla after the judge accepted his statement.

T. van Pel John Baker Walla Walla Shaw

Modest bachelor discusses beliefs and public debates

A fragmented exchange reveals a dismissive yet thoughtful dialogue. The writer, a 40 year old man, defends personal values and eternity beyond the present, while opposing views on direct action and sabotage surface through references to Frans Bostrom and the Red Moderates.

Frans Bostrom Red State Bulletin Nee Jauren Syndicaliet L’ Hamantte Hae Habotege Syndicaltet Nee

Debating Direct Action and Anarchy in a Dreamland Pavilion

Readers hear a long, tangled discussion on Direct Action as tactic and its conflict with democratic principles. The piece cites Haywood, St John, and Emma Goldman, arguing for and against violent tactics and social revolution within the labor movement.

Dreamland Pavilion Ettor W. W Ena Emma Coldman Emma Socialist Party of Thie Waterloo Bodaliem Ite Educath Cor Ww Www

Pioneer Vilinda Brotton Dies in Northwest

Northwest pioneer Vilinda T Brotton died Friday at her daughter Mrs W R Cantrells home 2002 Yeatler Seattle churches rush to unite for Church day Feb 15 under G T Pratt fourth term city training school opens Monday night Rev A W Leonard to lecture Lights That Failed at First M E church Sunday S D Sunday school superintendents attend banquet at University Methodist Rev F Hancock accepts Lakeside M E call begins Sunday Bethany Presbyterian hosts musical program Rev A W Major pastor leads special sermon Queen Anne Hill Church Forward plan set for Feb 15 Rev J O Powers lectures on The New Psychology and The New Healing Methods Unitarian church Rev G Powers series ongoing Congregational Brotherhood annual meeting Monday Plymouth church Police seek Am broise Goetz missing from Sherman hotel since Dec 20 Local Baptists to lay keel for Baptist gospel boat at Eagle Harbor Monday

State University Student Arrested Over Pawning Watches

A complaint filed by Stacy Shawn the jeweler alleges that Harry Shaffer of 900 27th av. S. a state university student was arrested and charged with pawning two watches given him on approval.

Stacy Shawn Harry Shaffer 27Th Av. S The State University

Vaudeville Fashioned Night for Seattle Grocers

About 650 people attended the vaudeville performance by the Seattle Retail Grocers Association in Armory hall on Friday night. The program was an excellent one and praised by the audience.

Seattle Retail Grocers’ Association Armory Hall

Steals Carrie Nation’s Stuff At Coast Condiment Plant

Police struggle to explain motive after Fred Benham age 2 is arrested for attacking the Coast Condiment Co plant at 1410 Westernav Henham. He demolished the storefront plate glass in a Friday night incident, with three prior break-ins noted at similar times.

Fred Benham Carrie Nation Coast Condiment Co Westernav Henham

January apportionment to county schools totals 126 174 74

County Superintendent M. and Dur ham announce the January apportionment of state and county funds totaling 126 174 74 with 76 556 51 from state funds and 49 618 25 from county funds Those districts receiving more than 500 include Seattle 96 179 Kent 1 991 Renton 2 322 Bothell 980 Bellevue 672 Oak Lake 641 Kirkraft Union A 1 064 Richmond 601 Foster 728 Issaquah 753 Black Diamond 777 Auburn 2 277 Enamelaw Union E 1 477 Vashon 848

M. & Durham Fide Seattle Kent Renton Bothell Hellevue Oak Lake Kirkraft Union A Richmond Foster Issaquah Black Diamond Auburn Enamelaw Union E Vashon

Women seek release of 82 year old laborer Mother Jones

The North End Progressive club and Seattle women urge Colorado state chair Gertrude A. Lee to secure the release of Mother Jones, an 82-year-old labor worker imprisoned in Trinidad California, urging justice humanity and womanhood.

Star Seattle Mother Jones Trinidad Cal North End Progressive Club Gertrude A. Lee Colorado

Opium Dens Raided. Seven Layouts Seized and Arrests Made

Early morning police raided two opium dens, capturing seven layouts and $175 worth of the drug. Ten prisoners were taken, with the first raid at Dayton apartment house 302 22nd no 8 and a scramble among occupants. A second raid at 112 11th ave resulted in three colored men taken. Portland report also notes Mayor H R Albee under arrest on eight hour law charges.

Dayton 22Nd No. 8 11Th Av Portland H. R. Albee Hoff

Political activities and candidate appearances in city events

Austin B. Griffiths H C Pigott A J Goddard Geo B Worley and Richards will be quizzed at the M C A auditorium by the Women s Good Government league tonight. Dreamland meeting tomorrow will feature Judge Winsor s mayoralty run with other candidates invited. Five mayoralty candidates plan talks at King County Progressive League event Tuesday. Winsor supporters will meet at Perfecta Cafeteria tonight. Wilson? GH Ober criticized after city hall slide. Griffiths Worley Bradford to address Madrona Heights Improvement club. Griffiths backs three charter amendments prison welfare minimum wage skyscraper.

Austin B. Griffiths H. C. Pigott A. J. Goddard Geo. B. Worley Richards Winsor Women's Good Government League Dreamland Judge Winsor King County Progressive League Good Eats Socialist Party Perfecta Third James J. R Cronin Robert Meften Winsor Municipal Ownership Club Austin E. Griffiths George Worley James E. Bradford Madrona Heights Improvement Club Madrona Presbyterian Church Brotherhood League Hall King A.fe. Griffiths

Bricks Go Well YWCA Brick Brigade Hits $84,000 Goal

The YWCA reports strong progress in its Brick Brigade campaign to raise $84,000 for equipment in the new Fifth Avenue and Senecast building. Mrs. B T Smith leads the drive and calls for 1,000 volunteers to aid in the effort.

Brick Brigade Fifth Av Senecast B. T. Smith

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