Miracle man draws thousands to Seattle church for healing
A crowd of blind, crippled, and ailing worshipers packed Trinity church Seattle to seek healing from James Moore Hickson the so called miracle man. He entered aided by his mother and demonstrated a brief gesture of healing before continuing services. Witnesses described dramatic responses from attendees and some regained limited mobility after the performance. The healer warned immediate cures are not guaranteed and results depend on faith.
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Trinity Church
Eighth Ave
James St
James Moore Hickson
Seattle
San Diego
Hickson
Uberty
Altho
W. H. Bliss
Derby
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mr. Hickson
England
Cress-Dale
Back Yard Gardens and a Call for Shared Sacrifice
A reflective piece urges Americans to revive wartime unity by planting peace gardens and cutting waste. It contrasts past collective effort with current frictions, noting two years ago Germans threatened victory while today there is little to fear, if optimism returns.
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Ypres-Dix- Mude
London
United States
Lorraine
Paria
Naples
Baby letters seek home for infant girl Smith
Offerings flood The Star as hopeful adopters respond to an adoption appeal. The unnamed month old girl, nicknamed Smitha, awaits a decision by Wednesday. The Smith family has two other children and the father is unemployed. married couples may apply in writing to be considered.
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Smith
Smitha
Turks Battle Allied Forces in Constantinople Siege
Allied and Turkish forces clash in Constantinople as martial law is proclaimed. British French and Italian troops mount an extensive demonstration amid rising casualties. Reinforcements to Turkey would bring allied garrisons to about 50,000.
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London
Maren
Constantinople
Paris
Turkey
Mafin
Balkans
Washington
Armas
Ihe
Anatolia
Auto man may give clue to mysterious Bagnall murder
Deputy sheriffs and detectives probe a planned second hand auto swap tied to ex service man Walter Bagnall found shot in woods near Kent and Des Moines. He had about 22.50, a gold watch missing, and a garage deal with a man who would supply a car for 200.
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Bagnall
Kent
Des Moines
Walter Bagnall
Aero Alarm Company
Radio
Navy
Yakima
Campbell
C. H. Beebe
N. L. Ioveall
Warl Ramage
R. C
Beott
Charles J. Tennant
Father to Get Spiker Infant
Emily Knowles Spiker plans to relinquish her war romance baby Albert Ray Spiker to Perley M Spiker for adoption by him and his wife. Albert, six months old, will gain a legal name. Emily, after arriving with the child, married the father’s brother Guy.
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New York
March
Emily Knowles Spiker
Albert Ray Spiker
Perley M Spiker
Albert
Perley Spiker
Emily Knowles
Guy
Harry Adams Signs with Seattle Baseball Club
Harry Adams catcher for the Philadelphia Nationals has been purchased by the Seattle Baseball club and will report for training at Harper California. William Klepper president announced on Monday afternoon.
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Harry Adams
Philadelphia Nationals
Seattle Baseball Club
Harper, Cal
William Klepper
Trial Put Off Over Inability to Identify Cop
The state could not identify C. M. Reynold, a policeman charged with attempted robbery, and the superior court postponed the trial on Monday. Deputy Prosecutor John D. Carmony ordered the delay due to nondisclosure of witnesses.
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C. M. Reynold
Superior Court
John D. Carmony
Hickson Says Healing Through Faith Through Prayer
Hickson states his doctrine is ancient Christian practice. He notes curing illnesses was common in early ministry and that healing power is available to all denominations. He emphasizes gradual healing through faith rather than self power and that prayer develops healing ability.
Let the People Decide
The legislature plans a special session urged by the governor to address two aims, including a soldiers and sailors bonus. The Star urges an honest measure tested by referendum, allowing the people to decide rather than letting politics defeat a merit-based bonus for returning service members.
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Star
Seattle Star Presidential Ballot Page Listing Names
A ballot page lists presidential candidates with a mark X option or space to write in a name. The names include Baker Newton D Borah William E Bryan Hitchcock G M Hoover Charles E Hughes Hiram Johnson Frank O Lowden Wm G McAdoo Miles F Poindexter Wm Tapt Leonard Wood Frank P Walsh Woodrow Wilson.
Body Found Adrift in Bay Near Coleman Dock
The body of Daniel Murphy, 65, formerly of the Willard hotel, was recovered about 200 yards off the Coleman dock by Capt. A. Lund of the tug Arab. No violence seen. A checkbook in Murphy's pocket listed $11,000. Fate undetermined between suicide, murder, or accident. Murphy's morgue disposition noted. He had a son in Miles City and a brother on Lith Ave.
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Coleman Dock
Daniel Murphy
Willard Hotel
A. Lund
Murphy
Harry
Miles City
Mont
William Murphy
Lith Ave
Missing Seattle man may have headed to Poulsbo launch
Seattle police seek John Palmer, 42, who left the city last Tuesday for Poulsbo Washington to buy a launch. He carried $100, according to his wife Louise Close of 1913 Yale Place. A want ad about the launch was found on his dresses.
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Seattle
John Palmer
Poulsbo
Wash
Louise Close
Yale Pl
Palmer
Hoover and Johnson Lead in Star Preferential Ballot
Herbert Hoover leads in the Star preferential ballot with Johnson of California second. Poindexter and Wood trail, while Wilson receives no votes. Early tallies show Hoover and Johnson ahead, with Western leaders Hoover Johnson Poindexter strong. voters urged to participate.
Guilford Crew Arrives After Rescue at Nantucket
Newport report says 40 from Guilford were brought to port aboard the Dale following the grounding of the coal laden steamer Guilford off Nantucket. Capt. ris and 39 crew members were rescued as the wrecked steamer sprang a Saturday. Acushnet towed the damaged vessel to safety.
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Newport
R. I. Mareh
Dale
Ris
Guilford
United States Ping Board
Nantucket
Ter Acushnet
Fire in Woodshed Burns Chickens on Sunday Night
A kerosene lamp in a Woodshed at 8172 North 55th Street causing a blaze that fried dozens of choice chickens. Fire crews responded but several birds perished in the Sunday night incident.
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B. R. Rodgers
N. 55Th St
Belgian Woman Missing in Seat Inquiry Seeks Stappers
Information on Stappers, a Belgian youth last heard from in Seattle, is being sought by Joseph Hertogs the Belgian vice consul. The missing person case prompts consular inquiry and local coordinating efforts.
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Stappers
Seattle
Joseph Hertogs
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Wil White
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