Poisoned girl under cult leader held on charge
The high priest of a "new love" cult, H. A. George, was arrested after Miss Amy Tanner, 23, died at the cult house. Her father A. G. Tanner and ten others, including five women, face coroner charges for possible poisoning. George denied wrongdoing, claiming spiritual motives and noting marriage beliefs. An autopsy proceeds as investigators seek the poison's truth.
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Mary Pickford Sees Path to Fame in Hard Work
Interview with Mary Pickford in California reveals her view on becoming a star. The 20 year old actress speaks of childlike charm, simplicity, and the need for relentless effort to succeed in silent films. The conversation ends noting the continuation scheduled for tomorrow.
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Near-Death Drug Refusal Highlights Federal Restrictions
Peter Ward, 57, described as a fiend, lies near death in a city hospital after officers found him violently ill and unable to obtain the drug due to new federal laws restricting dope sales. He was picked up on the street by Officers A. Tracey and D. N. Schooner.
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Tell it to Sweeney!
Ed Sweeney, former Savoy hotel proprietor, is urged to fill a vacant East Pine and Boylston corner lot and level the hole, turning the site into a park to improve the neighborhood and perhaps boost the lot’s value. The piece notes Mrs. Wheeler offered to maintain a park once the hole is filled. The account closes with a reference to a Juneau Alaska council contest with 17 candidates.
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Public Utility Ordered to Maintain Adequate Transit Service
The state public service commission forbids curtailment on Alki Fauntleroy and Ballard Beach lines and sets Virginia Street as a starting point. It requires seats for nearly all riders and states service must be 100 percent adequate and safe. Charlies A. Reynolds authored the opinion, with Commissioner Spioniiog concurring. The ruling centers on public convenience and prohibits stub-line or inconvenient service.
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British torpedo boats dash through Dardanelles forts
Two British torpedo boat destroyers made a daring dash into the Dardanelles, passing the entrance forts and going beyond Kilid Bahr. A flotilla bombarded the forts to draw fire as the destroyers traversed the straits and returned unharmed. Minesweepers continue inside the Dardanelles.
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Commission blocks Mallard Beach shuttle plan for lack of service
The commission says service adequacy must be proven before any rate changes. After valuing the company’s properties, rates may be adjusted for a fair return. A proposed shuttle on the Mallard Beach line at 24th Ave NW and 59th St was found inconvenient and inadequate, prompting a prohibitory order. The traction company plans an appeal to the courts.
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Hofbrau and rivals dance craze stirs Seattle cafes
Gayety erupts in Rothskeller Butler and Hofbrau as patrons dance between tables amid police watch. Managers Keyes and Burnett defy bans by continuing despite arrests, while German Consul Mueller shows interest. Dancing ends at midnight per city rules.
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