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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
8
An advertisement lists Burson and other well known makes of stockings including seconds in 35c grades. Shown in black white gray tan and costume shades. Available sizes range from 8 4 to 10.
Women and children undergarments deeply discounted for anniversary event. Union suits in white cotton ribbed material in sizes 34 36 and 38 at low price plus extra sizes. Women’s 25 listed thread vests plain or with decorative yokes in sizes M to 44 priced at 19 cents.
The Tracy case goes to the jury at noon as prosecutors and defense argued over conspiracy and guilt. Attorneys clashed over testimony about who fired the first shots and whether Tracy was part of an unlawful band resisting Everett’s laws. Tracy’s defense argued he is a migratory worker, while prosecutors warned of a creeping lawlessness in the city.
A quotation from a courtroom debate reflects a stark demand for justice with no compromise. The phrase asserts either a first degree murder conviction or acquittal, highlighting intense public emotion surrounding a 20th century tragedy.
Details reveal $63 000 traced for peculations but authorities do not rule out more losses. William H Morris says Collier is in Beattie and a $15 000 bond will secure his appearance. Lawyers weigh guilty or not guilty pleas while James F Lane a brother in law who sheltered Collier says he does not know his current location.
Danny Shay manager of the Milwaukee team was held on a serious charge after a cafe incident in Indianapolis. Clarence Fuel a Black man was shot after an argument over sugar. Witnesses say Buell was struck and died an hour later while Shay was detained as police searched for a woman ally.
Lieut Eugene R West and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ervene H Palmer will address the club on Army and Navy Organization and Patriotic Service at the noon meeting and lunch in the Good Kata cafeteria. John R Richards, baritone, will sing at the event.
May 4 incomplete state department statistics show Germany has sunk or attempted to sink at least 22 American ships and sacrificed over 300 American lives including women and children in the war at sea.
The record lists jurors for Tracy including Mrs. Mattie Farndran wife of a steam fitter Robert Harris rancher Fred Cords sr brick layer Louise S Raynor wife of a master mariner A Peplan rancher Clara Ullman wife of harness maker Alice Freeborn widow FM Christian salesman Sarah Brown widow of a police officer James R Williams machinist Sarah J Timmer wife of a lineman T J Byrne building contractor with Alternate Jurors Henry B Williams carpenter J W Efaw.
The territorial government budget approved by the Alaska legislature on May 3 includes an item of 100000 dollars designated for war purposes.
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