Jitney Law Upheld as Seattle Drivers Defy Arrests
Superior Judge Dykeman upheld the jitney law in a Seattle case. The Mobile Automobile Drivers' Association plans to keep operating despite warrants and arrests as they mobilize 200 members, with bonded jitneys remaining on the road. Public crowds return to streetcars during rush hour as jitneys are challenged.
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Dykeman
Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co
Automobile Drivers’ Association
Bon Marche Park
Seattle
G. A. Richardson
The
Electric Company
Powers Expect Appeal From China As War Fears Rise
In Pekin on May 6 officials fear Japan may strike without warning once it sees no room for negotiation. Yuan Shi Kai meets foreign office officials but shows no shift in stance. China plans appeals to the United States Russia France and England. Japanese troops are moving away from central Pekin and have cannons in Tsinan suburbs with no interference.
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Tokio
Yuan Shi Kai
Foreign Office
China
United States
Russia
France
England
Pekin
Tsinan
City workers accused in water plant condemnation case
City council heard that Seattle Tacoma and Aberdeen municipal employees sided with a private company against Olympia in a water plant condemnation dispute. Corporation Counsel Bradford argued such "indefensible" conduct requires action, noting witnesses valued the plant at 212000 to 258000 though a jury awarded 88500.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Apia
Olympia
Bradford
Brad
MEET FRIDAY NIGHT Public Ownership League Meeting
The Public Ownership League will hold a meeting at the Labor Temple Friday night at o'clock.
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Public Ownership League
Labor Temple
Ruby Fowler Wins Divorce Over Alleged Husband Conduct
Portland report states Mrs. Ruby Fowler secured a divorce after alleging her husband taught their 2-year-old son to swear and smoke cigarettes. The case centers on parental conduct and child welfare under local custody law.
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Portland
Ruby Fowler
Chief Of Police Testifies In Edith Serkin Dependency Trial
In Los Angeles on May 6 Chief Of Police Sebastian resumed testimony in the trial charging him with contributing to Edith Serkin's dependency. The defense and prosecution pressed for details as the case moved forward in court.
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Los Angeles
Sebastian
Edith Serkin
Truce Fails Mrs Snook Seeks Divorce Renewal
Mrs Donna FE Snook a prominent club woman filed for divorce from Herbert E Snook after a year apart over alleged intoxication and non support. He had sued to recover deeds to 15 lots taken from his desk in 1913. Judge Frater allowed a new complaint after dismissing the former action.
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Donna FE. Snook
Herbert E. Snook
Frater
Married 90 years seek divorce now
Mrs. Ernestena Quandt, 66, testified in Judge Ronald's court that after 50 years of marriage her husband Frederick Quandt, 71, would not be tied to any woman’s apron and pulled the covers off the bed at night. She asked for property division so she could sell her portion without his signature. The couple married in Detroit when she was 16 and he 21. they own substantial property near Detroit. Two German wireless experts reported sending messages from mines 1600 feet deep, a mile and a half apart.
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Ernestena Quandt
Frederick Quandt
Ronald
Quandta
Detroit
Quandt
Advertising Ethics and Personal Gain by a Star Reporter
A Star columnist describes how advertising changes his view of ads and proves their practical value to readers. He credits his wife and friends for convincing him to read ads, cites money saved on food clothing furniture and medicines, and vows to learn more about advertising in upcoming installments.
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THE
STAR
Tam
Pankhurst plans for girl war babies and eugenic upbringing
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst outlines a Women's Political Union plan to place unmar ried mothers' children near military camps into homes in Surrey and near London. babies to be raised by trained nurses under Montessori principles and sponsored by wealthy families. The program aims to create educated super women from war babies.
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W. S. Forrest
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Women's Political Union
Surrey
London Flower Gardens
Mrs. Pankhurst
Unidentified Man's Body Found in Lake Washington
A 40 year old man was found in Lake Washington Thursday morning. He wore a dark blue serge suit from Lasky Clothes Co. and had a sandy mustache. The body was first seen by I J Baker of 57 Adams St near the Baker home.
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Lake Washington
I. J. Baker
Adams St
Baker
Lasky Clothes Co
First Ave
Japan Demands Ultimatum Reply in China Crisis
Tokyo warns China with an ultimatum due Sunday over concessions in the Chinese empire. An eleventh hour acceptance could avert action as Japan moves toward martial law and military requisition in Kwangtung and on the South Manchurian railroad. Troops concentrate and warships load supplies at Sasebo in readiness.
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Tokio
Japan
China
PEKIN
Tokyo
Kwangtung Peninsula
Manchurian
Japan Issues Ultimatum to China Report Reaches State Dept
Dispatches indicate Japan has decided to send an ultimatum to China and were received by the state department today. The reports come from Washington dated May 6 and outline Japan's firm stance in the ongoing dispute.
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Washington
Japan
China
State Department
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