Star witness shifts testimony in Wappenstein bribery trial
State witness Gid Tupper rewrites key points as the second trial proceeds. He now doubts who spoke of the Mid to him and says he may have suggested the Paris house himself. He maintains paying Wappenstein ten dollars per girl monthly but avoids direct quotes. Cross examination continues.
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Wappenstein
Gid Tupper
Charles W. Wapin
Wappen
Mid
Gerald
Tupper
Wapp
Paris
Ewore
Wappy
Midway
Ronald
Citizens Recall Move Demands Seattle Mayor Dilling Be Dismissed
A June 27 1911 mass meeting in Ar hall authorized a Citizens Recall to remove Seattle Mayor W Dilling. Jailer John 4 is to be discharged within five days, with petitions to recall the mayor circulated. The notice, signed by F A Stirton secretary, informs Dilling he has until Tuesday to respond.
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Seattle
W. Dilling
Ar Hall
John 4
Citizens’ Recall Association
F. A. Stirton
Dilling
Weather forecast for Seattle shows showers tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for showers in Seattle and vicinity with light southwest winds. The noon temperature today is not provided in readable text.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Taft to spend Fourth of July in Massachusetts and Indianapolis
President Taft sails from Washington to Mass to stay with relatives near his summer home then heads to Indianapolis for a speech on the tariff before leaving for the capital on the evening of the Fourth. In Hull England a dockers strike halts the east coast fish and provision trade in sympathy with sailors.
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United Press
Washington
Pres Taft
Erly
Mass
Indianapolis
Sun
Chas, Fairbanks
Hull
England
Shapely Girls Reject Harem Bathing Skirt in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on June 28 crowds reacted as a trimming style appeared on the beach. Observers objected to the panta reaching ankle length and the coat like abbreviated style. A woman wore the skirt during peak beach attendance provoking comparisons to old ankle length fashions.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Strand
Sermon on the Mount Quote From St Matthew Chapter Seven
A religious excerpt cites Jesus warning against rash judgment and the measure by which judgment will be returned. It references Saint Matthew Chapter Seven verses one and two and emphasizes not judging others.
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Christ
Petition Drives Mercy Letter For Canadian Death Row Woman
Mrs Mabelle N Driscoll of 705 Columbia street sends a Biblical quotation to Earl Grey the Canadian governor asking clemency for Mrs Angelino Napolitano condemned to die for killing her husband while he allegedly attempted to force her into a life of shame. The letter accompanies a petition signed by many Seattle residents urging pardon or commutation. The Canadian law orders execution after her baby is born.
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Seattle
Mabelle N. Driscoll
Columbia St
Karl Grey
Canada
Angelino Napolitano
Earl Grey
Admiral Togo Sails to U S for a Visit
The Japanese admiral Togo sails to the United States for a visit. He is welcomed if he brings an amicable entourage and shows no deceit or hostile intent. The piece cautions against a belligerent display.
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Togo
U. S
Publicity Club to Burn 20-foot Hammer in Seattle Saturday
The Seattle Publicity club plans a Saturday night event to destroy a 20-foot hammer by burning it atop a black catafalque in the Denny regrade area north of Pine. Hitt Brothers Fireworks Co. will supply a pyrotechnic display as up to 10 000 people attend the ceremony and listen to Ole Hanson deliver the funeral oration before festivities follow. The club believes the hammer is no longer needed and that Seattle can function without it.
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Seattle
Ole Hanson
Woman Dies After Blood Donation To Save Stranger
Mrs. Ida Schiff died after fainting from blood loss following a transfusion operation meant to save a dying woman. The couple, emigrants from Russia, had saved for two years to bring their children to America, but hardship followed loss of Mr. Schiff’s job. The wife sacrificed blood for funds and died after receiving no promised payment.
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New York
Ida Schiff
London Doctor Performs Scissors Operation Aboard Moving Train
Delegates at the American Medical Association gathering in Los Angeles hear that Dr. James Eaves of London operated on a wounded passenger during a Denver to Los Angeles train journey. With no instruments available he borrowed a pair of sterilized scissors and performed the procedure on a moving train while the patient endured great pain as his wound closed prematurely.
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United Press
Angeles
American Medical Association
James Eaves
London
England
Denver
Los Angeles
Eaves
Safe and sane Christmas league forms in Allentown
A new organization led by Rabbi Joseph Leiser with Bruce Calvert as president and Dr. R. T. Alston as treasurer promotes a "safe and sane" Christmas. Members sign an pledge to abstain from giving or receiving gifts outside the home and to spread literature discouraging indiscriminate gift giving.
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Allentown
Joseph Leiser
Bruce Calvert
Griffith
Ind
Simple Life
R. T. Alston
Chicago
League
G A R Chaplain 81 to wed 75 year old bride
National G A R chaplain Rev Thomas Harwood aged 81 plans marriage to Mary Clark 75 of Albuquerque New Mexico. The ceremony will join two elderly spouses with the groom holding the role of national chaplain.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Thos, Harwood
Mary Clark
Harwood
Case Closed in Evelyn Lee Delinquency Trial
The United Press Leased Wire reports Chicago June 29 that the state closed its case against Evelyn Arthur Lee for allegedly causing Mildred Bridges, a minor and his disciple, to become delinquent. The defense urged the judge to instruct the jury to acquit.
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United Press
Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Mildred Bridges
Tree Dedicated to Religion in Santa Cruz Grove
A giant Redwood tree in the Santa Cruz grove was consecrated in behalf of Christianity. The dedication ceremony was performed by officers of the International Sunday School Association, commemorating the tree dedicated to Robi. G. Inger soll years ago.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Robi. G. Ingersoll
International Sunday School Association
Cake social to aid Ladies Aid on the Fourth
The Ladies Aid plans a frosted cake social for the Fourth of July to support their activities. A stray dog in the area caused a minor incident as it was detained by local authorities.
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Iie
Conable
Hen Torler
Cradd
Sid Swace
Micktowsy
Lafeatertower
Race With Death Aims for Blessing From Honolulu
A 6,500 mile race with death was started in Avport Iowa by 14 year old William King to reach Honolulu for his dying mother. His mother, who left in April to visit her daughter in Honolulu, is in critical condition and pleads for her son to be sent to her.
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Avpnport
William King
Honolulu
Murder of 13 year old Helen Rumball case in Orville
In Orville, California, DA G F Jones and Sheriff J B Webber pursue murder charges against stepmother Emma L Rumball and brother Archie Lewis after 13 year old Helen Rumball is found dead. Physicians say a strong arm jerk broke her neck while her hands were bound, with testimony about extreme attic heat and a prior beating. Public grief and threats surround the case as trial details emerge.
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United Prec Lesced
Oroville
Cal
Helen Kum
G. FP. Jones
J. B. Webber
Emma L. Rumball
Archie Lewis
Jones
Lewis
Miss Plantz
Mra. Rumball
Opium Smuggling Ring Flourishes in Seattle Trade
A Star photograph shows $7,000 of opium concealed in suitcases and boxes seized near Blaine, as U S customs pursue Seattle white men aiding Chinese smugglers. Prices have fallen to $20 per five tael tin amid a large Seattle-based supply network with Shanghai headquarters and shipments via New Westminster and Everett.
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Seattle
The
Star
Blaine
Wash
U. S
United States
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Madison St
New Westminster
B. C
Bellingham
Everett
Great Commercial Combine
Shanghai
Ateast
China
City Council Mulls End of Public Drinking Cups
Streets committee considers abolishing germ laden public cups this afternoon. Councilman Wardall introduces a drinking cup ordinance to be acted on.
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Wardall
Olayer freed in history in Oregon recall bid
People of Southern Oregon accuse Judge Coke of not doing his duty after he presided over the McClallen Mahan murder trial and caused an acquittal. Roseburg June 28. The recall movement targets the circuit judge of the second district, John H Coke, noted for a vast jurisdiction.
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Oregon
Coke
Roseburg
United States
John 8. Coke
New England
Recall Petitions Surge Against Judge Coke in Oregon
Voters in Southern Oregon push recall against Circuit Judge John S. Coke over alleged biased and erroneous instructions in the State of Oregon vs Roy McClallen murder trial. Citizens say the judge’s conduct led to an acquittal and demand accountability with petitions circulating across towns and counties.
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Coke
John S. Coke
Douglas County
State of Oregon
Roy McClallen
John Coke
Coon
If T. R.'s Friend Dont Do It
Representative Hinds faced George H. Earle Jr who refused to name Roosevelt action on prosecuting a sugar trust head. Earle said Roosevelt did not enforce the law against the sugar trust and left the matter to his attorney general.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Hinds
Hardwick Sugar Investigating Committee
Geo. H. Earle, Jr
Philadelphia
Earle
Train Robbers Got Little in Medford Mail
Assistant Postmaster Woodford said registered mail on Medford to train 16 Wednesday night was light and unlikely to hold valuable contents. About 15 to 20 pieces were sent out.
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Medford
Woodford
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McClarren
Southern Oree
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Judge Coke
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