Motorman Killed as Interurban Trains Crash Near Milton
A head on collision on the Tacoma Seattle interurban line near Milton at midnight killed motorman Arthur E Bristol and injured two passengers Geo Merkley and Gus Larson. Misunderstanding of orders blamed for the crash as two trains telescoped on a sharp curve. Bristol leaves a wife and six children. his family and relatives in Tacoma.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Big Family
Tacoma-Seattle
Arthur E. Bristol
Geo. Merkley
Gus Larson
Fannie Paddock Hospital
Tacoma
Milton
Seattle
Bristol
The
Star
79Th
Greenwood Av
Troops Move To Aid In San Bernardino Mountain Fire
A West wind fanned forest fires in the San Bernardino mountains forcing evacuation from Pine Crest Squirrel Inn and Little Bear valley. Assistant Forest Supervisor Long requested U S troops from San Francisco to assist as flames leapt 300 feet and crossed the ridge threatening Westville canyon and Houston flat.
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United Prees
San Bernardino
Cal
San Bernardino Mountains
Long
U. S
San Francisco
Elks’ Lodge
Pine Crest
Squirrel Inn
San Bernardino Range
Westville
Canyon
Houston Flat
Little Bear Valley
Pinchot Plan Aims Alaska Coal Development and Monopoly Prevention
A bill by Gifford Pinchot, introduced by Senator Works, proposes two year prospecting licenses and leases of about 6000 acres for 40 years in Alaska. The Interstate Commerce Commission would set coal prices and regulate transport, with a 25 cent royalty per ton in year one, 50 cents in year two, and 1 dollar thereafter, while anti monopoly provisions reject problematic applications.
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Washington
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
Senator Works
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
California Board charges state printing office scheme
The State Board of Control reports to Governor Johnson alleging a scheme to siphon 90 850.92 from state printing operations. It accuses the department and favored suppliers of illegal practices profiting longtime associates.
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State Board of Control
Printing Office
Sacramento
Cal
State Printing Office
Gov. Johnson
Canjon
One-Legged Youth Bets $2000 to Walk New York to Chicago
Ralph Tomkins an 18 year old with one leg began a four month walk from New York to Chicago on a $2000 wager. He starts at the city’s center to prove he can complete the trip.
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Ey Seee
New York
Ralph Tomkins
Chicago
Tomkins
Potatoes Bills and Beer Trade Shocks Chicago Saloon
P. A. Murphy of Milliken Colorado paid for two beers with one Irish potato and received 5 cents change. Potatoes cost 50 to 75 cents a bushel locally, while Chicago commission houses quoted 1.40 to 1.50 a bushel and potatoes were hard to obtain.
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Cotted Press
Chicago
P. A. Murphy
Milliken
Colo
Mammoth Cheese to Weigh 10,000 Pounds at Dairy Show
The national dairy show at the International Livestock amphitheatre in Chicago runs October 26 to November 4. A mammoth cheese weighing 10,000 pounds will require 65 tons of milk and cream from 6,600 cows.
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Chicago
State Bar Critics Warn Over Legislation Push
A critique of the State Bar association notes that corporate lawyers called the public mob unthinkingly hostile and warned the state risks degrading unless corporate clients control policy. The piece predicts the next gathering will reveal growing public disregard for counsel of big business and political pirates.
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The
State Bar Association
Pretty Irish Lasses Promote Woman Suffrage in Seattle
Three Irish lace makers visiting Seattle claim the woman suffrage movement began in Ireland centuries ago. They toured the MacDougall Southwick store under the Irish league banner to raise funds for the Gaelic league while presenting views on Irish history and unity. Marian J. O Shea left the group for a honeymoon in Ireland.
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Ireland
Soene
Seattle
Mies Eileen
Noone
Brigit O’quinn
Brigit MacLoughlyn
Irish League
Gaelic League
MacDougall-Southwick
Misa Noone
League
Marian J. O'Shea
Philadelphia
Has the Life of the Cowboy Lost Its Romance
The Star investigates the ordinary present day American cowboy in California. M C Larkin visited Rancho Baluarte Merced county and reports back with findings and illustrations. The series begins tomorrow exploring whether the cowboy calling still holds romance amid modern beef markets.
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Star
M. C. Larkin
Larkin
Rancho Baluarte
Merced County
California
Mass Meeting Tonight to Push City Rail Line
A Lakeside hall Dunlap mass meeting aims to test public sentiment on immediate construction of a city owned railway parallel to Crawford road. Resolutions demand paving the way for the new line amid fears of a reorganizational bank delaying Crawford Line patrons.
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Lakeside Hall
Dunlap
Crawford Line
Crawford
Crawford Road
Suburban Seattle Fares Spur Prolonged Stand for Justice
The Duwamish Valley residents fight a two year toll-rate battle against the Electric Railroad monopoly. The state railroad commission ruled October 1909 rates illegal and unbearable, upheld by a Superior Court, with the case now in the Supreme Court. The Star documented the struggle, legal challenges, and public hardship.
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Seattle
Duwamish Valley
State Railroad Commission
Star
the Star
Supreme Court
U'ren’s Quiet Drive for Direct Legislation in Oregon
The article profiles U'Ren known as the father of legislation in the West. It describes his modest appearance and credits him with decades of work toward direct legislation in Oregon. It notes his collaboration with C E B Wood farmers and labor groups and his stance against government by lawyers.
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U'Ren
West
Ren
Seattle
Oregon
Talika
C. E
Wood
Portland
Sylvan
Switzerland
U’ren
Wickersham accused of shielding criminals in Alaska
Delegate Agra Wickersham of Alaska told the house judiciary committee that Attorney General Wickersham shields criminals as Alaska’s situation worsens. He charged monopolization by the Guggenheim syndicate influencing and controlling U S officials before and after appointment.
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Alaska
Delegate Wickersham
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wickersham
House Judiciary Committee
Agra Wickersham
Department of Justice
Guggenheim Syndicate
United States
Recall Plan Blocked by Charter 40 Day Rule
The Recall Association fails to meet the city charter 40 day gap between filing petitions and election for a September 5 recall of Mayor Dilling and four council members. With 36 days left, time is insufficient. leaders say they will press the campaign, while three target council members face recall at the regular election. Secretary Stirton notes counsel advised, and the plan was to file this week to push Sept. 5.
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Recall Association
Dilling
Citizens’ Recall Association
Kellogg
F. A. Stirton
the Star
City Faces Fight Over Kent Lumber Land Deal Proposal
Councilman Goddard warns the city against paying 73 500 for 2300 acres in the Cedar river watershed including Barneston. The plan would let Kent Lumber continue milling for seven years then logging for 23 more, with the city gaining title after 30 years and paying about 32 per acre. The deal aims to protect water supply but critics say it delays benefit and profits the lumber firm and raises pollution risks.
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Kent Lumber Co
Cedar River
Goddard
Barneston
Sam Piles
Kent Lumber
Gates Is Better
Paris July 31 The condition of John W Gates continues serious but responds to stimulants His physicians fear pneumonia and call the case most critical for the American financier
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United Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Lightning Strikes Monticello Boarding House
A bolt of lightning struck Charles Garetsky's boarding house in Monticello on July 31 singeing the hair of 22 people in the parlor without any serious injuries.
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Monticello
N. Y
Charles Garetsky
German Emperor Returns From Cruise Amid Moroccan Crisis
Berlin reports Emperor William II returns from a northern waters cruise to Berlin and immediately conferences with Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and Foreign Minister von Kiderlein Waechter after receiving a progress report on Franco German negotiations. Mississippi primary election closes as voters decide in the Leroy Percy seat contest in tomorrow's statewide and senatorial ballot.
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Berlin
Wwikham
Kaiser
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Kiderline Waechter
Jackson
Miss
Leroy Percy
Greenville
United States Senate
Mississippi
Found-Champion Hoper of the United States
William Sullivan, celebrated as a champion hoper of the United States, lives in a New York boarding house and, after finishing a 40 day fast on July 27, maintains a hopeful outlook. He walks without a crutch, carries an umbrella for sunshine, and believes hardship may spur growth while aiming to starve and rebuild his paralyzed tissues.
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W. G. Shepherd
New York
William 4. Sullivan
United States
Sullivan
Tam
Hoper
Young Illinois minister resigns over stockings remark
Rev. C. H. Heywood, noted as the youngest ordained minister in Illinois, quits the Wentworth Avenue Baptist church after declaring that women of his congregation value their legs over souls and criticizing stockings purchases supported by pennies in the collection box.
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Chicago
C. H. Heywood
Illinois
Wentworth Av. Baptist Church
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