Strap Hangers League Official Coat of Arms Explained
The Star prints the official Coat of Arms of the Strap Hangers organization and explains eligibility for membership. Residents of the city game for at least one year and must hang from a strap full time daily. Violations include sitting, or failing to present fare, leading to expulsion. Women wear large hats and carry two babies if present. Dues amount to two nickels or two car tickets per day.
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Arma
Renfro
Five-Story Italian Tenement Fire Claims Many Victims
Firemen battled a blaze in a crowded five story Italian tenement where at least ten people were burned or killed amid packed sleeping quarters. Heroes rescued women and children as flames trapped residents in narrow halls and air shafts, with several firefighters seriously injured. Police opened an investigation and arrests were expected.
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Atx
Patrick Monks
Riley
Ewung
Cosgrove Nears Return as Washington Governor
Gov Cosgrove of Washington is greatly recovering in California and may resume duties in Olympia within days. Dr Frank W Gawger, head of the Springs, reports the governor is near well and able to walk short distances daily after a trip that weakened him temporarily.
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Cal
U. P
Gov
G. Cosgrove
Washington
Olympia
Frank W. Gawger
Gov. Cosgrove
Fatal Saw Mill Accident Claims George We at 62
George We 62 was fatally injured at a sawmill when a log crushed him as it arrived on a carriage. The coroner ruled no inquest is necessary, stating the accident was unavoidable. The body will be taken to Auburn, where burial will occur. a brother survives there.
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George
Pohins
Auburn
Marine Corps Back to the Warships Halted Navy Move
President Hoover today slowed the naval bill to restore the Marine Corps to active duty aboard warships. The measure reverses a prior order that had sought their removal months ago, signaling a halt in that plan.
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Marine Corps
Warhington
U. P
Hoonevelt
Miners Die in Diamond Mine Explosions at Hutte
Buried under rock and dirt two blasts in the Diamond mine of Amalgamated company kill four miners instantly with a fifth dying soon after. A sixth or more may be trapped as rescue efforts begin. In Wilkes-Barre a fire traps workers in a roadway tunnel with up to fifteen feared imprisoned. one body recovered. The ocean liner Union arrives at Key West with routine report of a quiet voyage.
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Hutte, Mont
Uaki
Amal
Wilkesbarre
U. P
Thees & Hadeon
Bere
Roosevelt's Last Day Amid Crowds in White House
President Roosevelt's final day in office features a packed White House with visitors filling the lobby and cabinet room. He autographs photos and bills, greets delegations from Menominee Michigan and others, and receives officials from navy treasury and state committees before noon.
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U. P
Roosevelt
White House
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Re Bilcan
Newark
Frank H. Hitchcock
Ethel
Toda Yeter
Republican Glee Club
Columbus
Taft
Jeath Ends a Double Life With Suicide
James F Hamm a young organist is found dead in a room at 611 seconds street. Police say the tragedy stems from a secret marriage and threats of divorce. His wife Mary Hamm describes years of abuse and a plan to die for divorce. Hamm’s landlady recalls a late night fight and Hamm’s secret single life. The case links to a prior missing lodging and a sister in Rosebury Kentucky may arrange relocation of the body.
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James F. Hamm
Clestrician
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Irving Ward
Hamm
Young
Montesano
Beattie
M. A. Matthews
Presbyterian Church
Rosebury
Bila Johnstone
Cherry St
Sid Owens
Bay
Nyder
Mise Mary Hamm
Supreme Court Rules Auto Rights On Street Car Tracks
The Washington supreme court ruled that automobiles have equal rights on street car tracks. In H. Baldie of Tacoma v. Tacoma Light & Power Co the Pierce County Superior Court denied damages for a rear collision with a street car, claiming Baldie had no business on the track. The supreme court reversed for a new trial.
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Supreme Court
H. Baldie
Tacoma
Tacoma Light & Company
Superior Court
Pierce County
Baldie
Damages Sought Over Shipwreck Case by Captain Kanflich
Captain Louise Kanflich, master of the American schooner Martha W Taft, filed suit for $10,000 against Clarence Cunningham. He alleges the schooner was hit by Cunningham's agent at Catelia causing the wreck, destruction of navigational gear, and seven months’ wages lost at $125 monthly.
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Louise Kanflich
Martha W. Taft
Clarence Cunningham
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Cunningham
Catelia
Jent
February Weather Brings Record Rain and Cold
G N Ballebury reports February was the wettest in 20 years with heavy precip and 28 cloudy days. The pine region saw 4.99 inches. temperatures ranged from 28 to 64 degrees, averaging 42. Winds reached 66 miles per hour at times, affecting shipping and daily life.
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G. N. Ballebury
Ope Weather Bureau
Castitatios
Eatire
Seattle
Boleaele
Cornell Widow Seeks Far-Lost Love in Poem Teaser
The fragment reads a personal note from Cornell Widow expressing longing and closeness across distance. It hints at emotional themes of memory and affection without broader context.
Roosevelt Endorses Sperry Fleet Handling In World Cruise
President Roosevelt released a letter commending Admiral Sperry for the way he directed the battleship fleet during the world cruise. The message praised Sperry's leadership and the fleet's performance.
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Washington
U. P
Roosevelt
Admiral Sperry
Sperry
Mrs Gilham Dies After Collapse at Home
Amy M. Gilham 134 years old died at her Beattie home after a collapse late last night Her death comes after a period of illness and she leaves two children a son and a daughter with relatives in Dayton Washington and a sister in Seattl e Funeral plans call for shipping the body to Dayton for services Mrs Gilham had lived in Beattie the past four years
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Amy M. Gilham
Harry FE. Gilham
State Board of Control
Cosgrove
Gilbeen
Dayton
Promises vs More Cars From Seattle Electric
A Seattle city council committee accepts General Manager E E Potter's promise to add more street cars by May 1, amid criticism of Supt. Bouillon's report and perceived influence of Seattle Electric. The piece argues voters shoulder blame for recurring promises and urges an honest council member to back enforceable action.
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E. E. Potter
Seattle Electric Company
Corporations Committee
A. V. Bouillon
Public Utilities
Bouillon
Potter
Seattle
Legal Hearing Proceeds On Standard Oil Rebates Case
During a hearing on Standard Oil rebates Geo M Crawford of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified. Judge Anderson ruled the government must prove that Standard Oil officials or the Alton road knew the law was being violated to secure a conviction.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Geo. M. Crawford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Anderson
Alton Road
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Portland
Bank clearings today show Seattle at 1,624,391.21 with balances 170,688.81 and Portland at 1,662,398 with balances 65,019.
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Seattle
Portland
Eyene
Owls Club Operates Hidden Gamble Room on Union Block
A Star investigation exposes the Owls club on First Ave between Columbia and Cherry as a front for a pool room saloon and gambling hall. About 60 to 100 men wagered on horse racing daily under cover of a social club with invitations and locked doors.
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The
Owls’ Club
Union Block
First Av
Columbia and
Cherry Etc
Owl's Club
Star
California
Phillips
Phillipe
Social Club
TRAC
Eye Injury Verdict Awards $500 to Blackmore
A Seattle jury awarded J. Blackmore $500 for the loss of an eye after a fuse blew aboard a Green Lake car at Denny station. Sparks damaged the plaintiff's optic in the incident, which also prompted his suit against Seattle Electric for $16,000.
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J. Blackmore
Blackmore
Seattle Electric Company
Green Lake
Denny Station
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