Ruston Chief of Police Accused of Plot to Blow Transformer
James R. Little, a former U S marshal now a Ruston deputy, swore an affidavit alleging Chief Huggins ordered dynamite to blow a smelter transformer to frame striking workers. Little quit after refusing the plan and describes meetings with Huggins and a setup to infiltrate the union. The affidavit details sedate substitutions, gambling reports, and threats to claim union violence.
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Tacoma
James R. Little
United States
Huggins
Ruston
Little
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Sheriff's Office
Dick Daten
Pratt
Andrew Cronke
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H. H. Wolfe
Wolfe
Papyrus Theft Investigation Expands at Louvre
In Paris on March 24 a new investigation opened at the Louvre into the disappearance of a priceless Egyptian papyrus donated by Adolphe Cattan. The missing artifact adds to a growing scandal following the recent recovery of La Giaconda.
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Paris
Louvre
Adolphe Cattan
Exoneration Reported In Forced Priest Marriage
Pittsburg reports the case of Rev Miles Sweeney exonerated after a voluntary affidavit from Miss Mary Moran reveals her three brothers used revolvers to force a marriage in Wellsburg West Virginia. She claims the accusations against the priest were false and tied to social pressures and debts.
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Pittsburg
Miles Sweeney
Sewitchley
Mary Moran
Wellsburg
W. Va
Francis Biddle
Moran
Elizabeth Moran
Mary
Elizabeth
Hammond
Ind
Father Sweeney
Daniel
Wellaburg
Democratic push to sidetrack rivers and harbors bill
Washington March 24 reports that lawmakers press to repeal the tolls exemption by delaying the rivers and harbors bill. Detectives on the Fallard rowboat mystery meanwhile search for tangible clues with no clear lead at hand.
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Washington
Wilson
Two Soldiers Fire on Mexican Troops
An official report from Eagle Pass states Captain George Winterburn of the Fourteenth Cavalry reported that two American soldiers fired back after Mexican federals crossed the border into Texas. He could not confirm any Mexican deaths.
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Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
George Winterburn
Fourteenth Cavalry
International Border Line
Texas
Winterburn
Mayor appoints 15 to board of arbitration in labor dispute
Mayor Gill sends letters to 15 influential citizens including ministers lawyers real estate dealers a physician a professor and judiciary members to meet and help end the teamskers strike. He awaits responses before setting a discussion date as the Team Owners association refuses to arbitrate.
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Gill
State University
Team Owners’ Association
Entes Rean Sreeton
Judge H. Hadley
Frank Cooper
J.D. O. Powers
Herbert Gowen
Henry Broderick
Fred E. Sander
M. Horton
Bishop O'Dea
H. J. Ramsey
James FE. Price
George I. Lamping
J. P. Ronald
RK. I. Albertson
Texan Governor Sparks Mexico Row With Reward Offer
Washington dispatch reports Gov. Colquitt of Texas inflaming tensions by offering a 200 dollar reward for the arrest of five men accused by papers of aiding the killing of Clemente Vergara. Gen Hutchins and Gen Bliss relayed the measure to War Secretary Garrison from Eagle Pass. Vergara’s suspected killers are said to be in Mexico. Giffo and Pinchot also criticize radium.
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Washington
Colquitt
Texas
Hutchine
Bliss
Federal Border Patrol
Eagle Pass
States
Clemente Vergara
Gill names Harbormaster Alexis Paysse in Latona
Mayor Gill appoints Alexis Paysse harbormaster after a long contest with about 200 candidates. Paysse is a Latona resident with Seattle roots, boating background, a tug boat operator, and business ties with his father in Latona. In New York a man shouted a dramatic line before a surface car incident on a pier.
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Alexis Paysse
Latona
Gill
Paysse
Seattle
New York
Andres Danno
Andres
Hamilton Charged With Conspiracy In County Auto Sale
County Treasurer Hanna filed an answer accusing Hamilton Cecil Upper and associates of defrauding the county in a 1913 automobile sale. The case references a Case traction engine bought for 3,485 dollars with 1912 repairs totaling about 3,891 dollars, far exceeding the original price. The Commercial Club investigation into county commissioners and associates is expected to reveal sensational disclosures.
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Cecil H. Upper
Hanna
Hamilton
Upper
Will H. Hanna
King County
Cecil Upper
Knudsen
The
Commerceial Club
Lami Aed
Commindones Jarry
Kandesen
Thomas Meade
Jamean Wilson
Georgetown
John E. Humphries Enters Supreme Court Campaign
Judge John E. Humphries announces candidacy for the supreme court while remaining on the superior court. He says he was elected four years ago, faces opposition over a summer contempt proceeding, but expects to win easily.
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John E. Humphries
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Rainier Valley Residents to Discuss Water Main Extension
Rainier Valley citizens will meet with the city council utilities committee on Thursday afternoon to discuss extending water mains to the district.
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Rainier Valley
City Council Utilities Committee
What You Get And What We Get
The column critiques publicity claims by Jacob Furth and the Puget Sound Traction company about streetcar tickets transfers and service. It argues ticket sales have been withdrawn, fares eroded, and extensions blocked, exposing three alleged lies in Furth's campaign against public demands.
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Jacob Furth
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Seattle
Supreme Court
Furth
Jacob
Cleveland
Taxi Driver Found Guilty In Seward Park Case
Co. M Newall, a young taxi driver, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Mackintosh's court for mistreating Mrs. Lillian Roberts after a ride to a wooded area in Seward park early Jan. 18. Newall denied improper conduct and testified he met Roberts at 2 AM at 14th avenue and University Street, and that she suggested the ride to her home.
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Co. M Newall
Lillian Roberts
Seward Park
Mackintosh
Newall
14Th Av
University St
Kilman Sentenced for Six Months in Dynamite Plot Case
Charles Kilman pleaded guilty before Judge Frater and drew a six month sentence in the county stockade for his confession about involvement in a dynamite plant to discredit striking union men. He named Jack Semple as the instigator. the plot failed when the dynamite was planted in the wrong yard.
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Charles Kilman
Jack Semple
Frater
Kilman
John Roberts
Nected Semple
Victo ria angler lands 53 pound yellowtail on light rod
Avalon fishing note reports John Raymond of Victoria British Columbia recounting the catch of a 53 pound yellow tail the largest ever landed on a light rod off Catalina Island during March.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Cal
John Raymond
Victoria
B. C
Dorr Executed in Charlestown for Murder of Uncle
William A. Dorr was electrocuted at Charlestown State Prison after being condemned for killing his uncle, George E. Marsh. He remained calm to the end, waved farewell to officials, and slept before death. he had just received letters from his mother and an aunt. The report also notes Albany officials refused to censure for failure to extradite Harry Thaw after spending $250,000.
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Boston
William A. Dorr
Geo. E. Marsh
Charlestown
Dorr
Harriman
Neal Barney
Gen. Bridges
Orpha Marsh
Stockton
Albany
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Cut Down the High Cost of Living Ads Guide
The Star highlights Seattle stores and bargains in daily ads. Read carefully to catch the most attractive offerings and save money, a profitable habit for shoppers seeking value.
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Star
Seattle
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