Seattle Beauty Contest prompts crowd to send in photos
Readers urged to submit pictures for The Star’s beauty contest judged by three evaluators. Winners receive three diamond rings over three weeks. Photos must be recent, with names on back. entries may be returned at contest end. Studio entry option offered at Ames & Bushnell Arcade building.
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James
Puchnell
Arcade Pulldin
Seattle
The
Star
Gallery of Beauty
Ames & Bushnell
Arcade
Firebugs Burn Three West Seattle Homes
Three vacant houses on 44th avenue in West Seattle were set ablaze early this afternoon. Neighbors woke to crackling glass as flames spread to all structures before firefighters contained the blazes. Police hunt the arsonists with Chief Clark leading a personal probe, while owner H S Ralston received four threatening letters about the fire.
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H. S. Ralston
Seattle
Ralston
West Seattle
Clark
44Th Av
U S Government May Intervene Over Indian Girl Case
Special agent G A Miller of the United States Indian Service investigates the Indian girl Daniels in Seattle. He has her full account of Corbett's cruelty and may take government action if she qualifies for protection. Further steps depend on findings, Miller said.
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United States
Seattle Ee
Daniels
G. A. Miller
United States Indian Service
Corbett
Miller
Princeton Banquet Attacks Initiative Standpatters
At a Daily Princetonian banquet in Princeton New Jersey Attorney General Wickersham is labeled a standpat by auditors including Governor Woodrow Wilson. He denounces initiative and referendum and argues that busy commercial people cannot reliably make laws better than elected representatives.
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Princeton
N. J
Princetonian
Wickersham
Woodrow Wilson
Millionaire Ex University Professor Killed by Rebels
Orson Soffer, former UC professor and Finnish native Swedish subject, was shot with his Japanese helper by rebels near Cuernavaca 70 miles west of Mexico City after protesting trainmen being barred from flagging a freight train. The incident drew a strong protest from the Russian minister.
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United
Mexico City
Orson Soffer
University of California
Soffer
Finland
Cat Wagon Proposal Sparks Chicago Health Debate
May 2 Chicago report says the American Cruelty Society urges the health department to deploy a cat wagon like the stray dog catchers and to use a lethal chamber for painless extinction. Bacteriological experts warn alley cats threaten public health.
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Chicago
American Cruelty Society
Health Department
Dietz Trial Opens for Murder of Deputy Harp at Dietz Cabin
The Dietz murder trial began in Hayward Wisconsin with Judge A H Reid presiding. Dietz who calls himself the defender of Cameron dam refused counsel and sought a nonjury trial. The Illinois Surety Co. surrendered a $40 000 bond and Dietz was jailed. The state plans to call every deputy who took part in the raid as witnesses. Dietz alleges his daughter Myra was bribed to testify against him.
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United Press
Hayward
Wis
John Diets
Cameron Dam
Oscar Harp
Dietz
A. H. Reid
Wausaw
Illinois Surety Company
Diets
Clark
Milwaukee
Myra
Reid
Alaska Cunningham lands case faces equal odds in auction
Officials say the government has an even chance to retain the 60 million dollars worth of Alaskan Cunningham lands. The burden of proof of fraud lies with the government and definite collusion may be hard to prove. Secretary Fisher will attend the Monday hearing before Commissioner Dennett. Attorney E C Hughes of Seattle represents the coal claimants with costly briefs shipped from Seattle to Washington.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Fisher
Dennett
E. C. Hughes
Seattle
Questions Court's Act and Dismissal in Habeas Case
Hj Gill former Seattle mayor questions if the superior court may dismiss appeals to the supreme court. Judge Gay dismissed a habeas corpus writ for 8. R. Bersh amid embezzlement allegations. Gill appeals, claiming improper dismissal on bond timing. Judge Main to review Bersh’s case tomorrow afternoon. A separate note: C. A. Mansebreck, recently reinstated after civil service review, resumes duties in the comptroller’s office.
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Supreme Court
Hj Gill
Seattle
Gay
R. Bersh
Texas
Gill
Berah
Main
Judge Main
Superior Court
Call to keep Judge Yakey in Kitsap future
The letter argues against recalling judges, noting Judge Yakey is frequently summoned to Seattle for trials when Kitsap judges are busy. It claims State Senator Bryan pressured Yakey during a trial, suggesting Seattle does not want him trying Kitsap cases and criticizing travel expenses to taxpayers.
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Kitsap County
Yakey
Seattle
Bryan
Kitsap
Headache cure fakes face court action in U.S.
Washington May 2 Dr Wiley lists 265 nostrums flagged as dangerous headache cures of which 24 have been proven poisonous and tied to federal drug act violations. The roster includes Harper’s Curorhedake Brane-Fade and Wells’ Dime Headache Cure among others.
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Washington
Dr. Parker
Ramon
Sherman
Stanley
Wells
J. F. Gearan
Peters
Mrs. Summer
Howe
Huthwelker
Wm. M. Eames
Rexall
United Drug Co
Chicago
Knox
Preston
McNamaras Won't Seek Change of Venue
Los Angeles May 2 United Press says neither prosecution nor defense in the McNamara dynamiting trial will seek a venue change. District Attorney Fredericks says the case will be tried on evidence and only veniremen opposed to labor or Otis may be challenged. He expects a fair jury despite public comment from ministers and labor figures. Preliminary hearing likely some time off.
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United Press
Los Angeles
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
Fredericks
Times
Venireman
General Otis
Gallagher
Rebel Leader Shot in Border Battle
Hy United Press Leased Wire reports fresh hostilities along the border between rebels and Mexican federals. A rebel commander named Jack Mosby, claiming descent from Civil War figure Col. Mosby, was wounded thrice and likely fatally. Federals suffered three dead, while Lieut. Nemez and three men escaped. A stage capture and a comical mix up with Abram Avila occurred as rebels pressed toward Tecate.
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United Press
San Diego
Cal
Jack Mosby
Col. Mosby
Lieut
Nemez
Carriso
Ensenada
Tecate
Abram Avila
Avila
Little Constance Fowler Birdhouse Ad Pays Off
In Chicago on May 2 a young girl placed a want ad about a new birdhouse. Soon a pair of newly wed birds moved in, proving the ad was worth it.
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Chicago
Constance Fowler
Labor not on trial say attorney in McNamara case
Leo M. Rappaport spokesman for Clar Darrow said labor is not on trial as the National Erectors Association presses the point. He denied talks with unions on fees and described McNamara as a quiet studious man whose arrest surprised his colleagues. Rappaport reported being followed by Burns detectives and warned the press off. He met McNamara at his office and noted his early hours and diligent study.
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Seattle Star
Los Angeles
Leo M. Rappaport
Clar- 8
Darrow
National Erectors’ Association
Clarence Darrow
Rappaport
Burns
Structural Iron Workers
J. J. MccNamara
Man Who Assaulted Girl Sentenced to Life in San Quentin
James Edwards, who pleaded guilty to attacking Miss Julia Oebig during a burglary at her home, was sentenced to life imprisonment at San Quentin. He remained stoic as the judge flagged the case for its notable courtroom speech, with the assault occurring last Tuesday and Edwards to begin his sentence tonight after arrest Wednesday.
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United Press
Los Angeles
James Edwards
Julia Oebig
San Quentin
Edwards
Judge announces alimony limits in Parker case
George Parker aged 60 faces Judge Gay after pleading job difficulties and inability to pay alimony to wife Sarah Parker. The judge scolds him over earning less than two dollars a day and extending the time limit to ten days for compliance.
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Judge Gay
George Parker
Sarah Parker
Local Historic Snippet From Hicktown Bee Adverts
Seventeen years ago Jim Hracer started his business career peddling popcorn in Depot Square. He still owes for the basket. An ad hints at wool mufflers sold at the Emporium and wallpaper planned for the post office this summer.
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Jim Hracer
Depot Square
Emporium
Big Shop Strike Hits Pittsburg on May Day
About seven to ten thousand skilled Pennsylvania railroad shopmen are out with more walkouts expected. Organizers Flynn and Ireland of the AFL have led the effort since February, alleging the company started the dispute by demoting union men and issuing an order to favor non union workers during reductions.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Flynn
Ireland
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania Company
Seattle Early Leaders and School Era Headlines
Beriah Brown, renowned Seattle newspaper editor, served as mayor in 1878. The 1902 Broadway school building housed all Seattle high school students. Seattle hosted its last open air carnival in 1905 to raise funds for the Labor Temple.
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Beriah Brown
Seattle
Broadway
Labor Temple
Theyll Play Regardless of Rain Says Dugdale
Despite 24 hours of rain Dugdale states the match against Victoria will go ahead today. He confirms the weather will not delay the game and expects both teams to field strong lineups despite wet conditions.
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Dugdale
Victoria
Booze Sold to Indians Reported by Indian Agent
G. A. Miller, special Indian agent, told the license committee about liquor sales to Indians in the past 18 months. He cited a Friday sighting where an Indian received liquor over a saloon bar in the old restricted district.
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G. A. Miller
Murder Mystery Grips County After Wife’s Relatives Find Body
In Lakewood New Jersey on May 2 a family horse once beloved by Arnold Turner led to the body of Mrs. Charles N. Turner an aunt who had been missing for days. She was killed with a club and the motive remains unclear as investigators probe the case.
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Lakewood
N. J
Arnold Turner
Charles N. Turner
Weather Delays Two Chicago Baseball Games
Cold weather forces postponements in Chicago with the Americans at Cleveland and Nationals at Pittsburgh. Officials cited low temperatures as the reason for delaying both Chicago matchups.
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Cleveland
Chicago-Cleveland
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