Court halts marriage offer in Storrs seduction trial
Ruth Garrison testifies as Dudley M. Storrs faces trial for seduction and a proposed marriage to his alleged victim prompts protests from prosecutors. Judge Jurey denies allowing the marriage contract as part of the case, citing mental competency questions and legal implications.
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the Star
Okanogan
Ruth Garrison
Dudley M. Sto
P. D
A. R. Hilen
W. E. Gresham
Smith
Dudley Storrs
Hilen
Storrs
Ruth Garrigan
Dudley M. Storrs
Seattle
Wash
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Grace E. Storrs
Gresham
Attorney Smith
Ruth
John 8. Jurey
EB. B. Glatz
Grace Storrs
Glatz
Union men refuse to U. K. strike at local shipyards
More than 1 000 shipyard workers walk out across Ames, Statue North Pacific and Duble yards over Macy scale pay. Local 104 votes fail to endorse the strike and orders men back to work by Monday, with yard operations reduced to four hours Saturday.
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Acunion
No. 104
Ames
Statue
North Pacific
Duble
Todd
Ftn
Botlemakers
Macy
Metal Trades Council
Ames Yard
Grand jury probe denied in county whisky theft case
The county city building whisky theft case sees Prosecuting Attorney Brown seeking a grand jury. Judge Tallman rejects the call citing vacation months and timing, while detectives await orders and more evidence to identify suspects.
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Perior
Clay Allen
Frank T. Gor
Attorn
Deliber
Theo. H. Patterson
W. A. Frater
Brown
Boyd J. Tallman
King County
Morrif
Tallman
Everett
Seattle Delegations to Portland for 16th PAC Advertising Meet
About 250 to 300 Seattle residents are set to travel to Portland for the 16th annual Pacific Coast Advertising Men's association convention. Delegations from Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and other Northwest cities join the pilgrimage. The event opens Sunday at noon and runs to Wednesday night with an anticipated attendance around 1500. Mayor Ole Hanson will speak Sunday afternoon at the Portland Municipal Auditorium.
Strike broken says official in Winnipeg
Mayor Gray announced the general strike in Winnipeg is breaking, citing 60 percent of firemen back at work and other municipal employees returning. He warned policemen must stay at their posts or face discharge, and said 300 special constables will patrol if officers walk out as telegraphers begin to resume work. Milk and bread depots ran smoothly while amusements reopened last night.
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Winnipeg
Man
Gray
Canadian Pacific Railroad Telegraph Company
Pluck Is All Right But Luck Fails In The End
A short quotation notes that Pluck performs well yet luck often fails to deliver victory, suggesting a race or contest where consistent effort does not guarantee success. The line underscores unpredictable outcomes in competitive settings.
City workers walk out in Vancouver strike
A. W. McFarlane, Civic Outside Employee union business agent, says all outside workers will strike at 11 a m today except city hall. City Engineer Fellows notes scavenging and street cleaning are in fair shape, while some firms use substitutes. Strike conditions prevail with limited impact beyond absent street cars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Jane
A. W. McFarlane
Civic Outside Employee Union
Dernburg Signals No Signing Without Better Treaty
Berlin official says Germany cannot pay and allies cannot enforce payment, preparing stance ahead of treaty talks. Dr Bernard Dernburg voices demand for a half decent settlement in interview from London.
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London
Bernard Dernburg
Dernburg
Germany
Wilson Faces Pressure Over Drafted Paris Treaty
The article reports that US officials expect substantial revision of the Paris peace treaty before German signature. President Wilson clashes with Lloyd George and Clemenceau over terms, with March showing notable shifts. Some delegates fear the severity cannot be enforced, while copies circulate in Germany and Scandinavia.
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David Lloyd George
Wilson
New York
Paris
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Great Britain
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Scandinavia
Hobby seeks Texas guard units on Mexican border
Governor W P Hobby of Texas urged the War Department to muster the 1st and 2nd regiments of the Texas state guard into federal service immediately. He asked that they be stationed at strategic border points to protect life and property from possible raids from the Mexican side. The telegram was sent to Secretary Baker and copies were sent to Congressmen Gardner Bee and Hudspeth.
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Washington
War Department
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Texas State Guard
Hobby
Baker
Gardner, Bee and Hudspeth
Bank Robbers Target East San Diego Bank in Calm Heist
Police and sheriff deputies hunt two young men in linen dusters and auto goggles after they robbed the East San Diego Commercial & Savings Bank of more than 5000 dollars. They forced staff and customers to the wall, looted the vault and cash drawers, and fled in an automobile.
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San Diego
Cal
San Diego County
East
Army Appropriation Bill Reported to House
The army appropriation bill carrying 810 million dollars was reported to the House by the military committee. The measure reduces war department estimates by 307 million and is 300 million less than the amount approved in the previous session.
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Washington
United Press
House
Military Committee
War Department
Woman Fatally Burned While Filling Gas Tank
Mrs. Josephine Cruz died after attempting to fill a gasoline tank beside a lit stove in Stockton California. Her companion Mrs. E Rojas sustained severe burns while helping.
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Stockton
Cal
Josephine Cruz
E. Rojas
Women to fix price of food boycott planned
Homekeepers' club will meet Monday at Chamber of Commerce to form a buy committee and investigate prices. President Elimor M ton says the group will boycott foods exceeding limits and invite dealers to explain later, aiming to fight profiteers.
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Homekeepers' Club
Chamber of Commerce
Elimor M. Ton
Plans for Expanded Public Band Concerts in City Parks
Civic groups and the Musicians Union backed a plan to enlarge Sunday band concerts in Woodland Park and Alki Beach with two 40 member ensembles. Fundraising via subscriptions was proposed to cover costs while the park board delays final action until Monday.
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Chamber of Commerce, Elks
1 Per Cent Club
War Camp Community Service
Musicians’ Union
Park Board
Woodland Park
Alki Beach
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