Why Forth Gang Presses Gill Over City Light Plant
The Star warns of danger to Seattle's light plant under the Gill Arms meter plan. It notes missed contracts, $100,000 net profit, and $360,000 extensions while the city underuses capacity and Furth interests push for keeping Gill as mayor to prevent rate cuts benefiting the city plant and harming Furth's company.
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Star
Gill and Arms
8. E. Co
Arms
Wee
Seattle
Furth
Electric Company
Gill
Contempt Law Moves in Washington Senate
Olympia January 26 Things will move rapidly on the state contempt law to align with the federal statute The senate judiciary committee considered the London bill which adopts the federal law Senator Nichols proposed a form amendment to limit punishments for out of court criticisms The amendment was accepted by Senator Landon The bill with the amendment will be discussed on the senate floor today or tomorrow Chairman Rosenhaupt remained noncommittal as the bill faced senate action without a committee recommendation
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Olympia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nichols
Landon
Senate
Rosenhaupt
Judiciary Committee
Near Tragedy as Girl Masks Distress in City Doorway
A slender young woman in a deserted doorway appears distressed but then smiles and reassures onlookers. Bystanders ignore her crisis as she adjusts her garter in the street and returns to daily life, with a later remark about damaged garters at a dance.
George Shiras Jr Turns Seventy Nine In Retirement
George Shiras Jr former supreme court justice reaches seventy nine today. He was appointed to the bench by President Harrison and had built a prominent western Pennsylvania legal career before ever serving as a judge. A Knights of Columbus dance follows next Wednesday at Fauret's hall Seattle.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Fauret
Broadway and
Pine Street
Seattle
Prefontaine
Knights of Columbus
Do You Like Blondes
The preference for fair skinned women over brunettes is blamed for the bleached blonde trend. Dr. Chas Elwood of the University of Missouri cites male favoritism as driving women to seek fair complexions.
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United Press
Columbia, Mo
Chas, Elwood
University of Missouri
NYC theater capacity and historic facts from past eras
The note lists figures on New York City theatres and seating, University of Oxford’s legendary founding by Alfred in 872, Massachusetts schools in 1645, lynchings 1885–1910, Knights of Pythias members, and global Episcopalians numbers, presenting a mix of historic and demographic claims.
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University of Oxford
Alfred
America
Massachusetts
United States
Knights of Pythias
Editor apologizes for bias amid municipal ownership debate
The Seattle Star editor defends the paper’s loyalty to the public a stance amid a Rainier Valley mass meeting on municipal ownership. He cites a February 11 1906 editorial contrasting Seattle Electric Co losses of 64019.66 with Stone Webster bond report showing 891901.88 net earnings.
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Rainier Valley
Star
Seattle
Seattle Electric Co
Stone & Webster
Oscar H. M'Gill
South Park Methodist Church
Dr Matthews Denies Gill Campaign Support
The Star notes under "Hot News That Has Not Happened Yet" that Dr Matthews will not campaign for Gill. Several parishioners misread the caption and thought he would. He emphasizes that he has not supported and will not support the Gill administration.
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Star
Dr. Matthews
Gil
Two Horse Thieves Die in Lordsburg Shootout
El Paso reports two horse thieves killed and two wounded in a battle with a sheriffs posse near Lordsburg New Mexico. The dead and wounded are believed to be sympathizers of Mexican revolutionists.
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EL Paso
Tex
Lordsburg
N. M
Gill 20 000 Club petitions removed from Seattle hotel
Two petitions calling for signatures to the Gill 20 000 Club were left on a Seattle hotel counter Monday but were removed by Gill henchmen yesterday after no signatures could be seen.
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Seattle
Gill
Holidays Shift If Sunday Falls on Holiday Observed Monday
A bill to observe the holiday on the following Monday if it falls on Sunday awaits introduction in the legislature. The proposal is championed by Senator Collins.
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Collins
Harriman Railroad Eyes Puget Sound Tourism Push
The Harriman railroad system plans to promote summer travel to the Puget Sound region, aiming to attract tourists by highlighting the area's favorable climate and scenery. This campaign targets vacation seekers and travel planners seeking scenic তা attractions.
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Harriman
Puget Sound
Young Kelso Senator F L Stewart Aims Smelt License Law
The piece profiles F L Stewart a young state senator from Kelso a banker by trade and known for his flashy vests. He favors a bill requiring a license to catch smelt signaling his focus on fisheries regulation.
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F. L. Stewart
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Stewart
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Dilling Defends Labor Records At Rainier Beach Meeting
George W. Dilling recall candidate for mayor addressed a packed Dugdale hall crowd in Rainier Beach, defending his labor record. He cited votes for eight hour laws and rail commission measures while refuting graft and socialist branding, promising a municipal owned streetcar line if elected.
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Dugdale's Hall
Rainier Beach
Gill
Dilling
House Journal
Labor
Mr. Dilling
Joe Lyons
Dugdale’s
Rainier Valley
York Presbyterian Church
York
D. L. Taggart
H. D. Moore
Rowdy Assaults Over Gill Club Petition Row
A rowdy petition drive outside the registration office erupts in a thrashing scene as a man and his wife refuse to sign. No arrests are made but the assailant is warned to leave. Campaign chatter notes shop girls favoring Gill and Dilling with vivid quips from locals.
Bone Yard Bounty Records At County Court House
In the auditor’s office a “bone yard” record notes bounties for cougar wolf and wild cat. A 9 ft 7 14 in cougar weighed about 200 pounds. bounty is $20 and the skin adds value. The department is overdrawn with $2,000 owed and a $25,000 appropriation is planned.
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C. F. Gage
E. B. Holeridge
North Bend
Aviator Sommer Sets Passenger Flight World Record
In Paris on January 26 Aviator Sommer carried five passengers on a 13 mile round trip from Douzy to Romilly aboard a Farman biplane. The combined weight of passengers and fuel reached 1000 pounds with two passengers riding astride the skids and three on seats beside the pilot.
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Paris
Sommer
Douzy
Romilly
Income Tax Amendment Clears Washington Senate
Olympia January 26. The income tax amendment to the U S constitution passed the Washington Senate by 36 to 5. Senators Nichols of Seattle and Rydstrom of Tacoma voted against it. the bill was introduced by Senator Bryan of Kitsap County with no debate.
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Olympia
United States
Senate
Nichols
Seattle
Rydstrom
Tacoma
Bryan
Kitsap County
Five Die of Burns in Ellensburg Explosion
Five children of Matt Harrison died from burns after a home explosion on Tuesday evening. The father was not expected to live and the mother likely would recover. Two other children were not at home at the time of the blast.
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Ellensburg
Matt Harrison
Alki Point Suffrage Club to Meet at President’s Home
The Alki Point Suffrage club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of its president Mrs George A Smith. The gathering aims to discuss local suffrage activities and plans.
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Alki Point Suffrage Club
George A. Smith
Seattle Quiz Congress Attendee Hints at Early Campaign Push
Hi Gill attended the Seattle Quiz congress last night and Jake Furth urged all employees to vote for Dilling. The Madison carbine reportedly adds 380 more cars. Crawford slated to address Rainier Valley tonight. Event pending confirmation.
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Hi Gill
Seattle
Jake Furth
Dilling
Madison
Crawford
Rainier Valley
Jury Still Out in Schenk Murder Trial in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 26 the jury weighing Laura Schenk's fate for allegedly poisoning her millionaire husband John O Schenk remained out at 4 PM after a day of sensational testimony. One juror reportedly holds out for conviction while thousands of women gathered at the courthouse to witness the case.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Schenk
John O. Schenk
Arrest Minister for Registration Frauds
Rev Edward B Sutton assistant to Rev M A Matthews pastor of the First Presbyterian church was arrested today on charges of falsely registering two names as a registration clerk in the fourth precinct of the Fourteenth ward on January 20 He claims he acted in ignorance The complaint says Sutton registered Weston in his book while absent and changed C C Meister from A to Me without warrant He was released on bond with no trial date set
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Fourteenth Ward
Sutton
Weston
C. C. Measter
Ter
Millionaire appeals to help find missing daughter Dorothy Arnold
Francis R. Arnold, a New York importer, seeks newspaper help after his daughter Dorothy disappeared six weeks ago. Dorothy is related to Rufus W. Peckham, a former United States Supreme Court justice.
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Dorothy
Francis R. Arnold
Miss Arnold
Rufus W. Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Gompers Case Up in Supreme Court Appeals
The Supreme Court today considered three separate appeals in contempt cases involving Samuel Gompers of the AFL, Vice President John Mitchell, and Secretary Frank Morrison. Each defendant filed an appeal.
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Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
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Weather: Rain or snow tonight and Friday
Forecast calls for rain or snow tonight and Friday with moderate southerly winds.
Recall bid for mayor George Dilling stirs crowd at Gilman Park Church
Max Wardall and William McDonald with Prof. Beach and Dr. Underwood rallied a large Gilman Park audience at the Methodist church for the recall campaign of mayoral candidate George Dilling. Wardall spoke on the restricted district issue and drew applause.
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Max Wardall
William McDonald
W. G. Beach
F. E. Underwood
Gilman Park Methodist Church
George Dilling
Wardall
Protest Meeting By Socialist Groups Sunday
A protest meeting will be held Sunday February 12 at the Arcade hall. Various socialist organizations in the city will unite to protest the execution of the Japanese socialists.
Couple Buried Together After Fatal Illnesses
Frank Nichols and his wife Josephine died within the same hour in San Jose and were buried in the same grave. They left three children.
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San Jose
Cal
Frank Nichols
Josephine
Addison
Four Die asphyxiated by Charcoal Fumes in San Francisco
Francisco Signoretta aged 50 and his wife 25 and their two children 3 years old and 8 months were killed in a San Francisco home today by charcoal fumes.
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San Francisco
Francisco Signoretta
Seattle Theatre Coupon Offers Seats for Women Through Feb 10
A Star Coupon grants any woman in Seattle 25 cents to sit in any seat at the Seattle Theatre from now until February 10, valid on weekdays except Saturdays and Sundays.
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Seattle
Shively Attacks Ship Subsidy Bill in Senate
Senator Shively of Indiana denounces the ship subsidy bill as a waste of money. He blames merchant marine decline on an antiquated navigation code during remarks in Washington on January 26.
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Washington
Shively
Indiana
Senate
Registration Update Before Friday Recall Vote
Yesterday's tally shows 2,061 new registrations and 65,394 total. Books close Friday night, so those not registered cannot vote in the Mayor Gill recall. Register today to cast a ballot.
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Gill
Pacific Coast Lumbermen Meet To Discuss Compensation Act
The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association plans a city meeting this Saturday to debate the proposed workmen's compensation act as the chief topic. London reports Sir Charles Dilke, wealthy mine owner, died today amid rumors about his early life affecting his premiership chances.
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Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
London
Charles Dilke
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