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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1909

Page

8

Tries to Fasten Blame on Man Murdered in Tennessee

In Le, Tenn, March 1, defense lawyers for Robin Cooper and John D. Sharpe argue Carmack fired first and that the Coopers acted in defense. They claim Carmack drew his revolver prompting Robin Cooper to flee after being wounded in the shoulder and fearing his father’s danger. The defense plans to end testimony tomorrow with the state likely to complete rebuttal over three days.

le, Tenn B. Wek Robin Cooper Per John D. Sharpe Carmack Mar Coopers

Noiseless Guns Debate Passes State House

In Olympia March 1 the state House approved an amendment to criminal code prohibiting possession or use of noiseless guns. Proponents warn such weapons would make murder too easy and endanger wildlife by allowing silent slaughter of flocks of ducks.

T. J. Dillon NMPIA Hiram Dr Polson Con

Briefs from the Wire: Venezuela, Hoover Expunged, Labor Developments

Stories note Venezuela improving after Cuatro departure as cited by special commissioner Buchanan. Congress debates expunging President Hoover in a House record. Denver Labor Assembly moves to bar officers from political office after referendum canvass. Artist Henry Hull suffers a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized. Chicago unemployed organize to seek work through Mayor Harrison. Attorney General Bonaparte resigns amid transition. Harbaugh kills Charnes Kelly over a mistaken order. Inauguration preparations accelerate as crowds arrive for Thursday ceremonies.

Buffalo Venezuela Cuatro TF. Buchanan Hoosevelt Cook Colorado House of Representatives Denver and Labor Assembly Henry Hull Hae Harbaugh Charnes Kelly

Pope longs for freedom amid Vatican lion escape

At the Vatican a lioness escaped a cage during prayer and was recaptured by guards. Pope Pius X remarked that even beings living in the Vatican absorb the atmosphere and long for freedom, joking about bothering him on the first Friday in Lent.

Rome U. P Pius X Vatican Holy Father

Plan to defeat Judge Humphries in state supreme race

Olympia March 1. T J Dillon outlines a plan to force a return to a party convention for nominating supreme court judges. He argues senate action would end non partisan judiciary by letting corporations fund delegates who would pick the slate. He warns this shift would be a retrogression harming judicial independence.

T. J. Dillon Olympia John B. Humphries Supreme Bench Senate Committee On Privieges Humphries Judge Humphries

Plans Crusade in Aid of Woman Cigarmakers

Miss Anne Morgan initiates a National Civic Federation study of New York cigar factories focusing on women workers. She will document factory conditions and push for modern sanitary arrangements after compiling evidence. Prince, an International Cigarmakers Union member, has discussed the project with her.

New York Anne Morgan Natonal Civic Federation Mise Morgan Miss Morgan Uel Prince International Cigarmakers’ Union

Youngest Grandmother at 32 Seven Generations Deep

Denver report states Rena Farrell of 1141 Galapago et has eight children and at 32 is a grandmother to newborn granddaughter of daughter Elizabeth Kelley. She was born in Seward Nebraska in 1876 and moved to Denver about 15 years ago.

Denver U. P Rena Farrell Galapago Farrell Jook Seward Neb Pather Ryan

Patrick appeals for freedom from Sing Sing in Rice murder case

Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer convicted of first degree murder in the William Marsh Rice case, leaves Sing Sing to seek relief in Brooklyn Supreme Court. He argues the governor’s pardon action was improper and asks for full clemency rather than commutation, noting his long study while imprisoned.

New York A. P Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice Sing Bing Supreme Court Brooklyn Patrick Bigetos High

Battleship Ohio Wins World Cruise Honor

The battleship Ohio sailed to New York and is set to receive the steaming trophy for the voyage around the world. Returning squadron ships head to Guantanamo for onward West Indian duties, with Ohio expected to anchor at New York Bay this afternoon.

Fort Monrobe U. P Ohio New York Guantanamo New York Bay Connecticut

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