Damaged Goods debate shocks Washington observers
Washington audiences heard the French play Damaged Goods staged by New York actors amid a social reform scene. Mary A. Brown of Seattle policewomen warned the public that the so called black plague, syphilis, destroys families and that many men go free while exposed women suffer.
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London
New York
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Ker
Mary A. Brown
Policewomen
Seattle
Salvation Army
Miss Brown
Wife of buncoed man stands by him in fight
Mrs. J. H. Tucker of Tacoma declares she will stand by her husband who has faced fraud charges tied to Dolly Carroll and Al Young. The couple’s alibi for a murder probe in Winslow is supported by dictograph evidence showing they were in a Winslow hotel room from 9 p.m. Saturday until the next morning. Carroll and Young are set for a federal preliminary hearing next Tuesday.
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Port Orchard
Winslow
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Mia
Carroll
Mrs. Tucker
Train Bandit Robs Passengers Near Joplin
A lone bandit robbed passengers of 1600 dollars and jewelry on a Kansas City Southern train near Joplin. He fatally wounded Jesse Short, a mine owner, in a pistol duel after stealing 1000 dollars. The bandit was wounded and fled, leaving a blood trail.
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Inga
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Joplin
Jesse Short
Calif faces japanise anger over Webb bill
A mass meeting in Torrio warned California that war may follow unique land laws discriminating against Japanese subjects. Thousands of young men denounced the Webb bill and pledged that Japanese irritation could escalate if California does not change its stance.
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TORIO
California
Town Aims Five Babies by June in Star City Contest
Morgantown West Virginia May 2 Star City near here expects to make good on a baby raising contest Forty babies by June 1 1913 was the slogan adopted by the citizens of Star City 19 months ago and 35 babies have been born.
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Star City
Not in Style Any More Ford Left at Westlake and Third
Seattle police seek owners of a Ford car found unattended at Westlake av and Third ay. Patrolman Loeser, after seeing two couples depart at 2:30 am, observed the car still vacant at 7:20 am and discovered two corset pairs inside the vehicle.
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Cinderella
Seattle
Westlake Av
Loeser
Washington Accepts $300000 Seattle Railway Bonds
Olympia May 2 The State of Washington receives 300000 in Seattle municipal railway bonds signed by Mayor Cotterill two days ago and approved by Attorney General Tanner. The bonds were purchased by the state at par through State Treasurer Ed Meath.
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State of Washington
Seattle Municipal Railway
Cotterill
Tanner
Ed Meath
Parcel Post Maps Free With The Star Subscription
The Star offers a free complete Parcel Post Map of Washington state United States and the Panama Canal with each yearly subscription. The map details Parcel Post Zones and full information about Parcel Post at no extra cost. Subscriptions are available at the regular price of $3.25.
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Alarmists Busy In California Capitol Over Alien Land Bill
May 2 in Sacramento the California Senate opened debate at 11 15 on the Webb substitute for the Birdsall bill restricting land ownership by Japan or China in the state. Alarmists allied with major corporations pressed for delay while army and navy officials warned of grave eventualities. Secretaries Bryan arrival and secrecy at the capitol add tension to the session.
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Woman fires at two burglars during May Day home break in
Mrs. E. O. Ernst, 4216 Whitman, fired two shots from a revolver at two burglars trying to enter her home. The men fled into nearby timber. Henry Smith, 37, was also rounded up by an 8S. G. Russell Cigar employee while attempting to steal pipes and meerschaums. he is jailed today.
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