Poet Hillstrom Death Sentence Casts Faction Rivalry in Utah
Salt Lake City reports reveal Joe Hillstrom, aka Hillstrom the poet of the people, sentenced to death by firing squad on September 4 for an alleged murder tied to a woman. Prosecution under John Murphy faces political scrutiny amid public recall fights and calls for the defendant’s release championed by Mrs Virginia Snow Stephens.
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Baseball Players Strike Ordered Across Leagues
New York July 20 players in the National and American Leagues were ordered to strike effective Wednesday unless the national commission yields to demands on drafts of players.
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Park Board Debates Leschi Municipal Dance Hall
After adjournment on Potlatch Friday the park board deferred action on a proposed municipal dance hall at Leschi park. A two member committee Erastus Brainerd and Ralph McAllister was tasked to study other city dance halls and estimate operating costs and potential revenues for the Leschi pavilion. Harry A. Stine, director of playgrounds, will provide data before the next meeting.
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Water Shut Off Notice for Canada Drive Area
Water will be shut off in the new main on Canada drive from 49th ave 8 W to Alki Ave and on Alki and 63rd Ave 8 W north of Canada drive. The outage is scheduled for Tuesday July 21 from 9 a m to 3 p m.
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Eternal Triangle Confidentiality Warned by The Star
A reader letter describes alleged private affairs and notes The Star will not publish intrusions into family troubles. The writer cautions involved individuals about their secret meetings letters and telegrams being exposed while urging decency and an end to the scandalous behavior.
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Mirror Flirtation Yields Bride for Fruit Vendor
Fargo North Dakota July 20. James Olong a local fruit vendor won a wife through three months of gazing into a candy store mirror where Vera Rees works. His view of her profile through a tilted mirror led to marriage, as he avoided meeting her face to face.
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Huerta Faces Murder Trial Exile Refugees Targeted
July 20 report from Chihuahua states Prominent rebels say the new Carranza government will seek extradition for Huerta and followers accused of complicity in the assassination of President Madero. Under current extradition treaties, the United States or European powers may have difficulty refusing to extradite the ex dictator.
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Huerta Refuses Departure Until Allies Board Ship
Ex-President Huerta delays departure from Puerto Mexico as he plans to leave with 110 companions aboard the steamship City of Mexico and the Germain cruiser Dresden to Jamaica. Ex-War Minister Blanquet accompanies him with families and staff in this maritime evacuation.
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Todays Cutest Editor: Child Mishears Weighing Cattle Tale
A brief humor item recounts a three year old girl listening as a father and brother in law discuss cattle weighing. The child quips that she knows it well because she once saw a cow wade a river, delivering a lighthearted family moment.
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Star's aerial money shower durant Potlatch flight
A Saturday night stunt by Silas Christofferson aboard the air yacht Tilkom showered envelopes with Star money orders and tickets over Potlatch harbor. Mechanician Claude French assisted, tossing envelopes into the crowd as the craft flew by. Several recipients cashed $2.00 and $1.00 orders at The Star office.
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Portrait Silhouettes Free At Bon Marche This Week
The Star announces a free silhouette portrait event by A. H. Harrison at the Bon Marche starting Wednesday morning. Harrison, famed for quick exact profiles, offers black and white silhouettes as a revived art form popular since the 18th century in Europe.
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Is Boalt a Liar A Vera Cruz Controversy
Fred L Boalt writes from Vera Cruz about Ensign William A Richardson amid naval court inquiries. He portrays himself as the witness of the prosecution and admits submitting a sensational account later, weighing patriotism war ethics and journalistic methods. He promises further revelations tomorrow.
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Rental Directory to List Seattle Flats and Apartments
The Star will publish Saturday July 25 a Rental Directory featuring flats cottages bungalows and apartments from Seattle agencies. Each listing will include location accommodations price and details to help renters choose with fewer inquiries.
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Tacoma's First Weekly Paper Planned by Fenwick
A. R. Fenwick announces Tacoma will launch its first weekly paper within a week, aiming for a style similar to the Seattle Argus. He says the venture will reflect local life and news.
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