Police Brutality Case Prompts Suspensions and Transfers
The Star reports a police brutality incident at headquarters where Patrolman Byers struck a prisoner. Chief Bannick suspends Byers for 10 days, reprimands unchecked officers, and transfers jailers Corning and Farley replacing them with Meade and ex Chief McKnight. Corbett remains under watch for potential future abuse claims.
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Byers
Searing
Bannick
Deskman Doucet
Willard
Starman
Corning
Farley
Men of Humane
Corbett
Star
T. E. Roberts
Flint
California
Roberts
The
Doucet
the Star
Tennant
Meade
McKnight
Bellingham
Woman Helped Betray McNamara in Dynamite Case Links
Los Angeles dispatch reports Mrs. Ortle McManigal allegedly acted as Burns agent to connect John McNamara with the younger McNamara and McManigal in dynamite cases. A note urged secrecy and a $50 payment. Burns’ agents deny knowledge. Hearing slated. heavy legal and labor figures involved. In Indianapolis, Samuel Gompers said the McNamara matter is about fair trial, not a class fight, and innocent until proven guilty.
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United Press
Seattle Star
Los Angeles
Fredericks
Ortle McManigal
Burns
John McNamara
McNamara
McManigal
Earl Rogers
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Direct Election of Senators Favored by Senate Committee
The senate judiciary committee reported favorably on a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators. The measure, already passed by the house, was supported 7 to 5 and sent to the senate. Vote in favor included Chilton Culberson Overman Bacon Cummins Borah. Heyburn protested the report as hasty.
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United Press
Seattle Star
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
House
Jena Chilton
Culberson
Overman
Bacon
Bacon, Cummins, Borah
Senate
Heyburn
Potlatch Button Drive Aims For One Hundred Thousand Sales
Seattle kicks off Potlatch day with a mass button sale as 100000 volunteers hawk booster buttons. The goal is to raise 100000 dollars to fund the aeroplane and hydroplane meet in Seattle harbor, with free water and land pageants for spectators.
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Seattle
Seattle Harbor
Solon Traps Detectives Who Tried to Trap Him
Ohio lawmakers face a grand jury probe after Burns detectives E S Harriman A O Bailey and David Perry were arrested on bribery accusations involving representative Dr Geo B Nye and Speaker Vining Nye and Vining allegedly plotted to entrap the detectives. The three men posted 5000 bond each and claimed Burns operatives with corruption evidence against at least 20 legislators.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
E. S. Harriman
Bailey
David Perry
Burns
Ohio Legislature
Geo. B. Nye
Nye
Vining
Bryan Cage Near End of Disbarment Trial
The Bryan disbarment trial nears its end as prosecutors and defense team up for closing arguments. Proceedings stalled when Judge Mainde red halted further testimony after Cummings quoted the Navy Yard American, which Bryan publishes, criticizing Judge Yakey in a murder and perjury case. Bryan contends charges against Judge Yakey are true, citing political conditions in Kitsap County.
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Bryan
Cummings
Navy Yard American
Casey May Lose In Tight University Editor Vote
Recount underway after Wednesday election at the state university where Ralph Casey led by two votes in the editorship tally. Sol Lewis trails to overturn the margin as Glenn Fairbanks Orvis Gladden and Verne Henry contest sophomore board of control seats. Ministers Boost YWCA Campaign To raise 400000 for a permanent home gained encouragement from Seattle pulpits yesterday.
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the State University
Sol Lewis
Ralph Casey
Daily
Board of Control
Glenn Fairbanks
Orvis Gladden
Verne Henry
Y.W.C.A
Seattle
Tacoma Dedicates 750000 Passenger Station Tonight
Tacoma will dedicate this evening the 750000 passenger station completed by the Hill system. The new structure will be used by the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Harriman lines. Speakers include Gov Hay Mayor Seymour President Hilcott of the Northern Pacific Judge Fred V Brown and Julius Kruuschnitt vice president of the Harriman lines. Santa Barbara May 1 May Robson actress who was operated on yesterday is recovering.
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Tavcan
Tacoma
Hill System
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Harriman Lines
Gov. Hay
Seymour
Hilcott
Fred V. Brown
Santa Barbara
May Robson
Too Fat for Jury Service in Judge Gilliam’s Court
W J McLaughlin proprietor of the Log Cabin Bar Ballard was summoned for the May term and asks to be excused because he weighs 250 pounds. He says he falls asleep on juries. The judge remarks about noise of lawyers and quips about a new trial. McLaughlin is excused.
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Missouri
McLaughlin
Girl 19 Flees Cashmere for Seattle Freedom
Julia Sullivan, age 19, fled Cashmere after a spanking by her mother failed. She traveled to Seattle seeking liberty, met a Vancouver clothing dealer, and later went to Vancouver to work. Her mother followed. Julia is jailed in Vancouver. Julia is said to have a sweetheart, a gun, and a cowgirl image from earlier photos.
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Julia Sullivan
Johnny Sullivan
Julia
Seattle
Vancouver
Headache Cures Die Hard From Poison Claims
Dr. Wiley renews attack on headache powders after testing 365 cures many deemed poisonous. He notes daily reports of deaths from these preparations containing acetanelid phenacetin antipyrin or caffeine. He warns that powders carry four to six grains far above safe medical doses and threaten hearts weak or strong.
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Washington, D. C
Socialist Mayor John Kirkpatrick Takes Granite City Post
Marshall B. Kirkpatrick a socialist pledged two years on the water wagon and war to the death against the police as he assumed the mayoralty of Granite City population 15 000 the second largest city under socialist government in the United States He advocates a municipal coal and ice plant and public ownership of gas and electric systems.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Marshall B. Kirkpatrick
Granite City
Kirkpatrick
United States
Auto set back in Mount Rainier park speed limits
Walter L. Fisher secretary of the interior fixes a 15 mile per hour limit in Mount Rainier national park for straight sections with curves reduced to six miles per hour. The rule prioritizes horse drawn vehicles over automobiles and motorcycles.
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Mount Rainier National Park
Walter L. Fisher
Secretary of the Interior
Fear Another Wan
Foreign consuls urge all foreign women to leave Canton and advise Europeans to flee as Boxers threaten foreigners. Chinese troops may join rebels in a possible massacre. rebels burn Wenchow and Woo Chow while a Chinese gunboat shells positions. US gunboat Wilmington patrols Shamien with six other foreign vessels ready to land marines.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Wenchow
Woo Chow
Shamien
United States
Wilmington
May to Be Month of Divorces in May Day Suits
Judge Gay predicts May will see a surge in divorces with nineteen contested suits scheduled and more likely. Default divorce cases are expected to match the usual monthly count.
Chippewa Delivers Fast Home Run For Seattle Press Club
The steamer Chippewa carried homebound Seattle Press club members from a day outing between Port Angeles and Seattle, completing the return trip in about four and a half hours. At Port Angeles the men attended the Commercial club, women enjoyed tea and magic at the Masonic temple, and County Commissioner McKenzie joined a river trip to view the Elwha power project site. The Briers ball team of Seattle beat Port Angeles 4 to 2.
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Port Angeles
Seattle
Seattle Press Club
Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
McKenzie
Elwha
Briers
Gompers to Probe McNamara Case in Indianapolis
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL will travel to Indianapolis to investigate the history and actions of John J. McNamara after appeals from labor union leaders nationwide. The inquiry aims to assess McNamara’s conduct in the United Press leased wire affair.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
John J. McNamara
Eight Hour Law Benefits All Women in Seattle
State labor commissioner Charles F. Hubbard announced the eight hour workday law now applies to every woman and girl in Seattle and Washington. He clarified the term includes bookkeepers and stenographers as well as factory workers and office staff.
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Seattle
Washington
Charles F. Hubbard
Olympia
Fire Levels Dietz Opera House. Socialist HQ Damages Rise
A downtown blaze on May 1 destroyed half a block. The Dietz opera house roof collapsed trapping four firemen who narrowly escaped. H C Tuck blind editor of the Socialist World was pulled unconscious from the building as damage to surrounding properties pushed the loss to 100000 dollars.
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Scraper
Oakland
Dietz Opera House
Socialist Campaign
H. C. Tuck
The
Socialist World
Nationals at St. Louis Postponed by Rain
The Cincinnati at St. Louis game was postponed due to rain delaying the matchup. Teams and schedules affected as weather halted play.
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Nationals
Louis
St. Louis
Beauty Contest Opens at The Star in Seattle
Readers urged to submit photographs for a weekly beauty contest with three judges naming a winner each week. Diamonds rings will be awarded. entrants must include name and address on the back, pictures returned, and only recent images accepted.
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James & Bushnell
Arcade Hide
Leach
Star
Kato & Bushnell
Arcade
Seconday
Seattle
Eleven Die in Wreck Fire Near Martin's Creek
N. Pa May 1 Eleven lives are lost and fifty injured when an excursion train carrying 170 Utica teachers collided with an oil tank near Martin's Creek New Jersey and burst into flames. Conductor Charles M. Person is dead. three bodies recovered and many injured transported for aid. The train, hired by Savannah, derailed at a sharp curve where workers were repairing tracks. AIR MEET OPENS. Joseph Mo May 1 With Simon Berrier Seymour Staples headlining a national meet opened in this city under the StEP h convention committee.
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N. Pa
Utica
N. Y
Washington
Martin's Creek
N. J
Avanna
Pennsylvania
Charles M. Person
United Press
Joseph, Mo
Bie
Simon, Berrier
Seymour Staples
Steph Convention Committee
Fire risk at Seattle plant prompts safety review
A Seattle fire alarm Saturday night followed a blaze at the Seattle Automatic Can Co. on Utah and Atlantic streets. No exit routes or fire escapes existed. third floor workers fled through windows. The loss totaled about $1000, and Fire Chief Clark said the issue would be reported to the fire marshal.
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Seattle
Seattle Automatic Can Co
Utah
Atlantic Sts
New York
Clark
Resignation of King County Progressive Republican Leader
Rufus R. Wilson secretary of the Commercial Club resigns as chairman of the executive committee of the King County Progressive Republican league citing time demands. His departure leaves duties to be reassigned among remaining officers and members.
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Rufus R. Wilson
Commercial Club
King County
Progressive Republican League
Lincoln I N Lincoln Sacked at Pullman Palace Board
Robert Todd Lincoln, aged 68, former secretary of war and ambassador to Great Britain, is succeeded as president of the Pullman Palace Car Company by John S Runnels. Lincoln, civil war veteran, has had a long career in public service.
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United Press
Chicago
Robert Todd Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
John 5. Runnels
Pullman Palace Car Company
Lincoln
Garfield
Arthur
Great Britain
Seattle Gardens Declare Weed Day Possibly May Twenty Seventh
The city plans a community weed day on May 27 inviting all residents from kitchen helpers to host and guests to remove weeds by the roots to prevent regrowth and keep yards tidy.
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Seattle
Scottish International Exposition Nears Completion
Glasgow May 1 The Scottish International Exposition is nearly finished and set to draw large crowds from now through October. A major feature will be a naval parade on the Clyde.
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Glasgow
Clyde
Unfortunate Indian Girl Tells Astounding Story
Lizzie Daniels, an Indian girl jailed for a $200 fine, describes brutal beating in city jail and police harassment. She claims Corbett and others tortured her, left her days without food or water, and warned of six more months for speaking out. She says the injury worsened her lung condition and fear of further retaliation remains.
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Lizzie Daniels
The
Star
Wardall
Berry
Corbett
Frances St. Clair
Lizzie
Auburn
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Wiley
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Ford
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Gompers
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Snohomish
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Willie
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Imi
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