Poisoned Veribest Meat Sold to Public Sparks Prosecution
State food inspector Will H. Adams reports Armour & Co shipped 96 cans of Veribest deviled meat from Seattle to N Shay North Yakima that were rancid and putrid. The complaint, filed in Justice Brown's court, accuses the Chicago packer of selling adulterated food and seeks harsher penalties and federal dating requirements.
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Fred L. Boalt
Fred C. Brown
Seattle
Armour & Co
Chicago Packers
N. Shay
North End
North Yakima
Will H. Adams
Crawford White
Northwest
Adams
Shay
Discharged Man Dying In County Jail Sparks Concern
W H Garland sixty six, jailed on mine stock fraud appeal, is dying in county hospital after transfer to jail. Jail officials and Dr J W Crooks say tuberculosis suspected. Garland weak and incoherent, awaiting a fuller diagnosis. Garland had been out on bond until December.
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W. H. Garland
States Supreme Court
Garland
O'Brien
J. W. Crooks
Evan
Jade
West Seattle Ferry Sale Hits Amicable Settlement
The port commission and Ira Bronson representing West Seattle Land and Improvement Co reached an amicable adjustment. The ferry and landing sites will transfer to the commission for 122000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seattle
Port Commission
Ira Bronson
West Seattle Land and Improvement Co
Gill Refuses $500 Weekly Vaudeville Offer
Hi Gill turns down offers to perform on stage in vaudeville choosing not to accept $500 a week. He notes Sarah Bernhardt earns about $7,000 weekly and says he would not consider less than $10,000 a week given his age.
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Hi Gill
Hut Hi
Spokane
The
Orpheum
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
King George and the Pope Are Fans Now
Globe trotting ball players return home and report a grand trip, with both King George and the Pope shown as fans. The article notes their public enthusiasm and international goodwill.
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King George
the Pope
Globe
Round the World Baseball Tour Ends Aboard Lusitania
Giants manager John McGraw and the Giante and White Sox finished a globe trotting tour aboard the Lusitania after stops in many nations. Jimmy Callahan praised crowds in London and Manila, while King George and various global fans showed enthusiasm for the game. The crew plans a 1915 South American swing as Americans abroad cried when the ship sailed away.
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New York
Giante
White Sox
Lusitania
John McGraw
Giants
Mcshaw
Germany
Schaefer
Mike Donlin
Jimmy Callahan
Sox
London
Iken
King
King George
Cardins
Merry del Val
South America
Manila
Magistrate Campbell Threatened After Riot Sentence
An anonymous letter threatening death arrived after Magistrate Campbell sentenced Jos. Albers LWV to 30 days for rioting. The message followed the court action in New York dated March 6.
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New York
Jos. Albers
LW. W
Campbell
Death Curve Grand Prix Crash Leaves Driver Injured
A Grand Prix race car veered at high speed through a curve, rolled several times, and ended up on the iron barrier. Driver Marquis was pinned under the wreck, with condition not yet reported.
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Marquis
J. B. Marquis
Sunbeam
Santa Monica
Cal
Boy Witness Clings to Story in Werner Murder Case
Eight year old Wilhelm Werner testifies that strangers killed his father on the Werner ranch near Issaquah Washington while deputies say they know the murderers and motive. The inquest opens with questions about threats and the widow Werner describing shock and fear as investigators pursue leads and an Italian suspect, Henry Smith, is held for questioning.
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Issaquah
Wash
Werner
Beebe
Roberts
Wilhelm
Papa
Mamma
Fisher
Edgar J. Wright
Seattle
Werner Place
Henry Smith
Smith
Upstairs Shoe Store opens fourth floor store in Denny Building
The Upstairs Shoe Store announces a large salesroom on the fourth floor of the Denny Building with a full stock of ladies and misses footwear. Latest spring and summer styles are on display and the motto Ride Up and Save a Dollar appears in the advertisement on page 6 of today’s Star.
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Denny Bldg
Star
Likely Police Chief Picks In Gill Era Face Hurdles
The city awaits Hiram Gill’s choice for police chief with names like Captain Charles Tennant Inspector Mike Powers and Detective Charles Phillips debated among insiders. Other possibilities include Lieut Mason or Captain Searing with Bob Hodge mentioned. Gill plans no major immediate city-office shakeups beyond health commissioner and light department head. The council presidency held by Bob Hesketh seems assured as the new council and mayor take office on March 16.
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Hiram Gill
Hiram
Charles Tennant
Detective Department
Mike Powers
Charles Phillips
Lieut. Mason
Captain Searing
Bob Hodge
Gill
Cricheton
Cotterill
Gil
Bob” Hesketh
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Seattle Packer
White
Dr. Crichtons
Jet Hyatt -Pewelle School
4Th and Pine
Myatt. Fowells Business
Aim
Denny
Tennant
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