White slavery judged worse than murder in Seattle case
Judge Ronald condemns Max Urma for debauching Lillian Stein and others. Urma to hard labor for not less than 18 months and up to five years. Gill reportedly withdrew from defense citing political ambitions, leaving Walter Shaffer to represent the defendant. Appeal bond set at $2,500.
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Maximna
Lillian Stein
Seattle
Rma
Umna
Pgiseiere Fe Me
Meio
United
Gill
Thurna
Hi Gill
Beattie
Walter Shaffer
Shaffner
Thorna
Joe Herman
Supreme Court
Grand jury report harsh on Seattle reforms and lax offices
After an eight day session the grand jury reported to the superior court detailing extensive findings. It cites white slave traffic in Seattle alleged fraud in registrations and faults in the county offices including the hospital jail and sheriff and recommends reforms and new prosecutions where appropriate.
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Seattle
Nix
Grand Jury
Conaty
New Court House
Mister
Chief Ward
Denny Hill
Columbia
Washington
Detroit
St. Mason
Owl
Washington St
Duchess
Idaho
Aquille
Bollong
Knife operation urged to cure boy thief
Oakland report says surgeons plan brain surgery to relieve pressure after a skull injury believed to cause a theft prone youth. Bernard Becker, convicted of larceny, shows normal behavior except for stealing minor items. Medical hopes focus on restoring normal condition.
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Oakland
Bernard Becker
Hecker
Spring Poultry Season Opens Ad Offers
The spring poultry season is now well opened. Growers can sell more of the fancy flock at better prices. The Star reaches thousands in Seattle suburbs. place an ad in the classified column. It costs 1 cent a word with a 10 word minimum. Phone Main 9400. Ind. "41. P. O. Box 1900. Office 1307 Seventh Ave.
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Seattle
The
Star
Ind
P. O
Seventh Ave
Philadelphia Strikes Roil City as Forces Harden
Philadelphia authorities increased regulars to 10,000 to keep government troops out. Rioting left 62 arrests, many wounded, while a 20 person dynamited car sparked clashes with police. Mrs Geasie Weiner saved an infant but was shot in the shoulder. Merchants report 5 million dollars in losses as chaos continues.
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Gafety Clay
Coast Artillery
Fort Dupont
Geasie Weiner
Mayor Clashes With Unions Amid Labor Tensions
A city mayor confronts labor unions as unresolved wage disputes and organizing moves roil local government. Critics allege divided leadership while supporters cite necessary reforms and public accountability.
Judge Hanford Attacked by Son in Seattle
Federal Judge H. Manford was injured when his 19 year old son Harry Hanford attacked him at home on 16th Avenue North. The son, described as a trained athlete, was later restrained and placed in a padded cell. The incident follows months of nervous trouble and prior health issues within the family.
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Harry Hanford
Hanford
William Stanford
16Th Av. N
Harry
Broadway
William
Nom
Blaine
Young Hanford
California
Washington
Judge Hanford
Beattie
United States
Seattle
O Brien backs Hart in Twelfth ward race
J. W. O'Brien a Twelfth ward resident says his name was used in Van Kr. Pierson's campaign for counselor. He cannot vote for Pierson and will support Hart, praising Hart's platform and predicting the late attack will boost Hart's appeal.
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J. W. O'Brien
Twelfth Ward
van KR. Pierson
Couneilan
Hart
Mayor McCarthy Speech Cites Schoolhouse Groundbreaking
United Press dispatch from San Francisco reports Mayor McCarthy’s remarks after the cornerstone layings at a local schoolhouse. Excerpts note the event as a reading day with interest sparked by the speech and urban development themes.
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San Francisco
McCarthy
Carnegie a foul set of philanthropy sparks city debate
The mayor sparked a controversy by labeling Andrew Carnegie a foul set of philanthropy while criticizing his offer to fund a San Francisco library. McCarthy defended the city’s stance, noting Carnegie’s generosity as a conscience option that the city has rejected and will not accept. The remarks drew immediate public reaction.
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Philadelphia
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Men of Labor
Andrew Carnegie
McCarthy
Carnegie
Hon
San Francisco
Og Viett
Skibo
Grass Furnishes New Anaesthetic Discovery
Chemists at the Rockefeller Institute study a West high plateau plant known as Stipa vaseyi or sleepy grass to test a rapid acting anaesthetic with fewer harmful after effects. Experiments have run for several weeks and yielded valuable insights into the plant’s properties.
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New York
Rockefeller Institute
Ich
West
Agen backs Moore for Seattle mayor in interview
John B. Agen, a prominent businessman, endorses William Hickman Moore for mayor of Seattle. Agen praises Moore’s service to Washington, says Moore has shown common sense and experience, and argues Republicans should unite to defeat the gang and ensure financial prosperity. He opposes whiskey and open gambling in the city.
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Judae
William Hickman Moore
Agen
Wiliam Hickman Moore
Washington
Seattle
Eee
Repubti
Oie
Moore
Sentile
Hart Makes $100 Challenge Over Foreigners Remark
Independent 12th ward council candidate Volney P. Hart denies making disparaging remarks about foreigners. He offers a $100 sworn affidavit reward for anyone who can prove he spoke such words publicly or privately. A Rainier Valley Citizen report claimed he denounced foreigners, which Hart calls a clumsy attempt to attract foreigners as supporters.
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Volney P. Hart
Hart
Rainier Valley
Leet
Levue
Night Letter Service Cut Rates Across Telegraph Networks
Western Union and Postal Telegraph announce a special night letter service starting Monday March 7. The rate follows the standard day price of 10 words for up to 60 words, with one-fifth of that rate charged for each additional 10 words or less. messages accepted up to midnight and delivered at dawn.
Cudahy Charged in Knife Attack Case in Kansas City
The Kansas City report says John P. Cudahy faced continued court action over an axe attack on Lilith in his home. Lilith, a serious injury victim, remains hopeful of recovery as police seek a chauffeur who witnessed the scene. The affair shocks a prominent packing family and local society.
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Ualted Pree
Kansas City
John P. Cudahy
Jere &. T Allia
Lilith
Cudahy
Morrow
Axeault
Idilis
Underwood
Cudahy House
Cuda
Arrests Planned for Illegally Registered Voters in City Precincts
Deputy sheriffs with warrants to arrest illegally registered voters will guard every precinct in the Pirot Fourth Fifth and Sixth wards tomorrow to challenge or arrest those attempting to vote. Indictments stem from grand jury findings aided by Democratic city committee input listing about 000 names, mainly in the Piret ward. A list of legal registrations will accompany the warrants, with two deputies stationed in heavily challenged precincts and armed officers ready to execute arrests if needed.
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Grand Jury
Democratic City Central Committee
Lst
Piret
Alti Nathed
Firat
Tomorow
Roosevelt and nun recall Uganda meeting with Roosevelt
Mother Paul a nun returning from East Africa recounts meeting with Theodore Roosevelt in Uganda before Christmas. She quotes him on religious tolerance and describes his amusement at American tomatoes and a mission-school visit.
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Frees
New York
Paul
East Africa
Roosevelt
Uganda
Prince Joseph
Night Showers Sweep In From South to West
A light weather system brings showers tonight moving from the south to the west with soft winds. expect brief rain in the evening as temperatures hold steady and skies remain partly cloudy after midnight.
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Andy Carnegie
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