Orpet to Tell How Girl Died in Woods
Waukegan Illinois June 23 Lawyers for Will Orpet plan to present his defense as the murder trial nears the end. The state rests after reading 22 letters from Marian Lambert. Orpet is expected to take the stand to explain Marian's death in Helm Woods last February. The defense argues the case was built for publicity by prosecutors and press. A recess was set to continue arguments on jury dismissal.
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Did Cop Tip Gerald Investigation on Tip Off Incident
Sergt. Putnam leads a police dry squad probe into Policeman J B Margett alleged to have tipped off the raid on Clarence Geralds cafe at First Ave and Marion. Chief Beckingham will hear the case upon Margett's return from Oregon amid illness. No written charges yet. potential dismissal if true.
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Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs Officers Elected
In Everett on June 23 the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs elected officers for the coming year. G Dove McQuesten of Tacoma becomes second vice president, A C Davis of North Yakima is corresponding secretary, David Murray of Ellensburg is auditor, W N Hunt of Burlington is second trustee, and J S McKee of Hoquiam is general federation director. Other officers remain in their posts.
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Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs
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Tacoma
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North Yakima
David Murray
Ellensburg
W. N Hunt
Purlington
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Hoquiam
Baby contest opens his eyes at Jacobs photo shop
A Seattle Star feature describes Jacobs the photographer running a baby contest open to all babies under three. Fifty dollars in cash prizes, top prize twenty five, plus two free Clemmer theatre passes for entrants by June 29. Photos determine winners and entries cost nothing.
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Clemmer Theatre
Seattle
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City asks Supreme Court ruling on Seattle Electric line extensions
The council will consider a resolution by Councilman Erickson calling on the corporation counsel to present to the Supreme Court the issue of the city’s authority to compel extensions of Seattle Electric Company lines. The item notes prior losses in justice and superior courts with no appeal filed.
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Supreme Court
Seattle Electric Company
Progressive Republicans Near Formation In King County
King County progressive Republicans plan formal organization next week after an informal meeting at Thomas F. Murphine’s office with bullmoosers and Republicans. Murphine, then chair of the county committee, cites progressivism as essential to social justice and argues the party should be the vehicle for reform. The group aims to advance a mothers pension law and avoid broad endorsements, while some progressives may back Wilson locally but vote Republican for other offices. Meanwhile receptions and speeches occur as Mrs. Rhodes contemplates a Chicago convention bid and several candidates address meetings across the county.
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Uncle Sam to Hold Jobs of Soldiers
Washington June 23 An executive order restoring original positions to all government employees who join the National Guard was drafted by the comptroller of the treasury and awaits the president signature. It is understood the order will be signed at once by the president.
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Beattie Men’s Shoe Store to Close After 19 Years
The 814 First Ave store known for Johnson Murphy Stacey Adams Strong Garfield and imported British shoes will close due to financial difficulties. Stock assigned to Seattle Merchants Association for creditors. final action begins tomorrow with a closing sale led by Ira W. Hicks, famed footwear expert.
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Seattle Merchants’ Association
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Strong & Garfield
Ira W. Hicks
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Doctor Ordered For Ill Drugstore Brother At Trial
Superior Judge Frater called Fred Billingsley to trial for alleged liquor law violations but he was absent due to illness. Attorney George Vanderveer said Billingsley was ill, and Prosecutor Lundin urged a doctor be sent to his Haddomhall apartment. Dr George N McLoughlin found he refused entry, and the judge ordered sheriff to secure access. The doctor reported Billingsley was not fit to appear in court.
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Purser Thomas Kinsey Completes 1000 Atlantic Crossings
New York June 23 purser Thomas Kinsey of the American line steamer St. Paul has sailed for Liverpool on his 1000th Atlantic crossing. He plans to retire upon returning home.
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Thomas Kinsey
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Miss Kubey Wins Violinist Honors
Miss Florence Kubey of Seattle high school wins violinist honors after delighting local audiences with her violin and vocal solos.
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Florence Kubey
Seattle
Violinist Earns Spot in Seattle Festival Program
Miss Rubey secured a place as violinist on the Seattle Federation of Musical Clubs festival program this July. The contest narrowed to Miss Rubey and Miss Hildar Chapman, with Rubey performing Berceuse from Jocelyn by Goddard.
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Rubey
Hildar Chapman
Kubey
Berceuse
Jocelyn
Goddard
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