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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
1
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Nanette Warren, 42, has lived at Ivins apartments beside her dead sister Mary Warren, 47, for three weeks. The elder's body lies in bed as Nanette croons, refusing food and water, in a case the coroner will investigate. Once wealthy from Toledo, the sisters lost their fortune via Mexican investments.
A heated meeting at Wards Hall featured sharp exchanges among candidates and supporters. C Pigott clashed with Hamilton, accusing each other of dirty tactics while Judge Wood defended his position on municipal retrenchment and nonpartisan election. The scene included heckling, denials, and varied claims as factions pressed for influence.
Washington report by General Burleson recommends government monopoly of telegraph and radio, with postmaster general licenses for private operation of telegraph and parts of telephone services. He argues delaying acquisition raises costs and private lines would be later government property. The network valued at 900 million dollars, though government costs could be reduced by not needing exchange buildings.
Charges filed by Mrs. J. Wasson claim men jurors in the Pappas blackmail case coerced women jurors with threats to secure a conviction. The Superior Court ordered a reopening of the inquiry and summoned all jurors to resolve a jury room dispute. The court called the affair a scandal and aims to uncover what happened. Pappas was found guilty of attempting to extort blackmail money from Nick Pantages.
In New York on January 41, Judge Lavy advocated fingerprinting for offenders described as mashers. He urged keeping such records like other criminals to aid enforcement and identification.
Paris reports aviator Crevillard looping the jeep with a passenger as over 1,000 women surrounded the craft begging to fly upside down. The event highlights a daring stunt drawing a large crowd in January.
Queen Mary bars attaches from the auf fragers claims, but two resignations prompted withdrawal of older members. Mountaineers will walk inland from Port Madison Bainbridge to Eagle Harbor Sunday.
Capitan George Marionin, uttering French curses, is sent back to France aboard the Anne de Ietagne after a rough voyage to Seattle. He was turned over to the French consul and then to Judge Cushman for maritime court action. Special services mark the 38rd anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Society in Seattle churches.
Crawford, one of two men charged with helping two young girls, 15 and 19, adjust to city life, received a six month jail term from Judge Mackintosh in Sie county. The pair entertained the girls in their apartments overnight.
New York January 3 detectives pursuing a kidnapping lead after Mrs Carey reported a model stolen by phone. They traced the call and found the item to be a wire dress form, not a person.
Vernon Ridner rode nine miles on a wounded infuriated buck, a Kingston Wis. correspondent reports. A second hunter spotted the struggle and killed the buck.
Hearings before a House committee on charges of nepotism against U S Judge Emery Speer were nearing conclusion in Savannah Georgia. The panel planned to return to Washington and report to the House Judiciary Committee as witnesses discussed the judge’s alleged favoritism. Speer attempted to enter a defense but chairman Webb barred his testimony. Speer issued a public denial of all accusations.
An impassioned critique condemns state militia forces in Colorado for brutal acts against workers and their families. Citizens turned soldiers, once playful with lace and parades, are depicted as bloodthirsty enforcers acting under officers orders and greed.
The remark attributed to Gaby Deslys reflects a mercantile view often held by those who have sold all they owned. It suggests a cynical stance on value and commerce.
Prosecution by a Northern Pacific special officer failed to hold in Justice Brown's court against five defendants dubbed The Green River Hot Springs gang. Larceny charges were dismissed.
Maury J. Diggs, already under warrant for a grave statutory offense against Ida M. Pearring, remains at large as police lack evidence of his capture. Co defendants include John Gilligan and "John Doe" Diggs, a former state architect tied to Drew Caminetti white slave cases. The accusers allege a New Year’s frolic ending with Pearring taken to Hollang hotel after drinking.
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