Seattle Lawyer Attacks Officials in Cunningham Land Claim Hearing
Seattle attorney B C Hughes bitterly assailed Gifford Pinchot during the final hearing on Cunningham land claim cases in the interior department. He charged the hearing panel officials with partiality and misrepresentation while arguing the claimants did not violate the law even if they united their Alaskan holdings. Commissioner Dennett reproved Hughes, who apologized.
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United Free Leased Wire
Washington
Cunningham
Department of the Interior
B. C. Hughes
Seattle
Gifford Pinchot
Fisher
Den
Nett
Witten
McPnaul
Butler
Dennett
Hughes
Pinechot
Dr. Matthews Claims Credit for Seattle Clean Up
Dr. M A Matthews head of First Presbyterian claims responsibility for Seattle’s clean up, saying he organized evidence and alerted the grand jury. He later denounces women reformers and defends jail conditions, drawing sharp criticism for ignoring invites and fueling controversy.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Corbett
Dr. Matthews
Matthews
Seattel
Tickets tattooed on arms at Topeka circus
In Topeka a group of fifty young boys who carried water to elephants at a circus have indelible ink tattoos on their right forearms reading I worked. The manager stamped them as admission marks replacing tickets, and scrubbing will not remove the markings as the boys outgrow their skin.
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Topeka
Kas
May
New York Catholics Greet Cardinal Gibbons on Milestones
Catholics in New York will honor Cardinal Gibbons this week marking the 25th anniversary of his elevation and the 50th anniversary of his priesthood. In Washington the House began work on the free Het bill with Chairman Underwood reading the measure for amendment as he aims for a final vote soon.
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New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Washington, May
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Chorus of Cordova Resents Guggenheims Coal Move
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce denounces The Star for accusing the Guggenheims of instigating coal dumping in Cordova bay. A 500 strong protest opposes government delays in Alaska patent grants as a利益 to the Guggenheims and related interests.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Cordova
Star
Cordova Bay
Guggenheims
A. J. Adams
Chamber of Commerce
Man Slays Self at Ferguson Hotel
Despondent W L McMoran 46 commits suicide at the Ferguson hotel by slashing his throat with a penknife. He leaves a widow and two children in St Paul. formerly a Yellowstone Park telegraph operator. He was last seen after promising to be taken home by A J McMahon. His body was found in his room at 11 yesterday. a small purse contained only a few dollars. The body rests at Butterworth's.
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W. L. McMoran
Ferguson Hotel
St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Jittie
W. R. McClelland
A. J. McMahon
Laughter Across the Olympic Theatre Incident
In Chicago on May 4, Stinson of Algona Iowa laughed at a performance labeled a comedy while patrons sobbed, was arrested, and freed after the manager insisted the show was advertised as a comedy.
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Chicago
May
4Iakey Stinson
Algona
Iowa
Olympic Theatre
Stinson
Milk quality improves with systematic inspection
Milk inspectors report steady gains in dairy quality. In January half of dairies sending milk to the city met or exceeded 60 percent. By April eight of 44 dairies were below standard, with scores from 49.3 to 78.8, showing notable improvement.
The Dutch Beat Us To Palmas Island
A illustrated map shows Palmas Island near 60 miles southeast of Mindanao. It notes the island with 400 native inhabitants and confirms Dutch flag raising while denying American presence. The text claims the island belongs to the narrator’s side and lies off a regular traffic route.
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Palmas Island
Holland
Mindanao Island
Gay trial set to hear charges this week in King County
The charges by Hiram C. Gui against Judge Gay may be heard this week by the grievance committee of the King County Bar Association. A secret meeting occurred Saturday with another planned this week. This morning all principals in the controversy faced trial with Judge Gay presiding. Gid defended Ole Harland on an assault charge while Deputy Prosecutor Caldwell, who defended Judge Gay on drunkenness, represented the state.
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Hiram C. Gui
Gay
King County Mar Association
Hearing Set Over Jailer Corbett Discharge Case
Mrs Henrietta Kerry accused of being scapegoat for Jailer Corbett faces Civil Service Commission hearing tomorrow night. Discharge linked to nude parade in city jail days earlier amid reports of cruelty and neglect. Mrs Berry praised for kindness to inmates including Lizzie Daniels.
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Mre
Henrietta Kerry
Corbett
Civil Service Commission
Jall
Mra Berry
Mrs. Berry
Lizzie Daniels
Black Hole
Ex Prosecutor Aids Dietzes Murder Trial
John Dietz on trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp. He is aided by former district attorney H. G. Billsworth in uncovering evidence, according to a statement by Dietz. The jury presses to be taken to the Dietz cabin before verdict.
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Hayward
Wis
H. G. Bllsworth
John Dietz
Oscar Harp
Dietz
Diaz Fortune Maybe
A $10,000,000 gold shipment was received at the U S subtreasury through Lazard Freres. Wall Street speculates the treasure belongs to Mexico's President Diaz and that he plans to melt the gold into bars to keep it safe if he must flee, with orders to hold it.
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Diaz
United Press
New York
May
U. S
Lazard Freres
Wall Street
Mexico
Hoodoo Pole Claims Third Victim in Los Angeles
Engineman W. O. Fitch, 28, died after a mishap with the hoodoo pole hole of Engine Company 4 in Los Angeles. Four years earlier Hose man Ely was badly hurt, and two years later Captain Holmes' body was found at daylight at the foot of the same hole.
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Los Angeles
May
Engine Company 4
W. O. Fitch
Hoseman Ely
Captain Holmes
May Indictment Rumors Sweep Ohio Legislature
Report claims at least 40 Ohio lawmakers face bribery and corruption indictments in a Burns detectives probe. Opa Moore of the Ohio Manufacturers Association said unlimited funds would back the effort to prosecute crooked legislators. Also notes new postal savings banks approved and a Gotham choral dispute over a song lyric.
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I’'rees
Columbus
Ohio
Burns
Opa Moore
Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
Moore
Mrs Estelle Pearse Wins First Star Beauty Contest
The Star names Mrs Estelle Pearse of Wind SOF apartments as winner of the first beauty contest prize. Judges weighed traits including Welsh heritage, quiet demeanor, and restful eyes. A new round of contests begins with tomorrow’s publication of more pictures and next week’s winner announcement.
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Estelle Pearse
Wind Sof
W. EB. Pearse
Rhe
Spokane
J. D. Jones
Pearse
Seattle
Finn H. Frolick
New York
William C. McNulty
The
Star Beauty Editer
Star's Babies All in Good Homes
The Star reports three orphaned girl babies now placed in loving homes. Starline and Blanche were placed quickly, Blanche recovering after hospital care. Edith was recently adopted from the city hospital, chosen after careful screening of applicants.
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Star
Starline
Blanche
Edith
Riding Hounds Gather for Tacoma Hunt Club Ride
The Seattle Hunt Club plans a Friday ride to hounds at 4 20 PM starting from Tacoma Country Club grounds with Robert Percy Smith M F H leading. A second gathering is set for South Tacoma at Seven Mile House the next day. A Fort Lawton field day follows two weeks later from 3 to 6 PM.
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Robert Percy Smith
Seattle Hunt Club Elite
Tacoma Country Club
South Tacoma
Rushlight Leads Portland Mayor Race Amid Press Clash
In Portland Oregon A G Rushlight ahead of Gay Lombard by over 1000 votes after vigorous backing from the Portland Daily News. Lombard backed by most papers faces potential bolt by his social interest group to Democrat Thomas in the war election.
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Portland, Or
Portland Daily News
A. G. Rushlight
Gay Lombard
Lombard
Rushlight
Thomas
Lombard Social Interest
Cannibal Attack Repulsed By Steam and Water
The Ravena crew described a fierce encounter off Wamazi Island in German East Africa. About a thousand cannibals swarmed their vessel before a broadside and scalding water repelled the attackers.
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United Press
New York
May
Wamazi Island
German East Africa
Ravena
Dorcas Jones Celebrates Birthday With Pie And Milk
In Conneaut Ohio on May 8 Mrs Dorcas Jones a pensioner of the 1812 war marked her birthday by an extra pie slice while continuing her daily diet of milk.
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Conneaut
Ohio
Dorcas Jones
Pirate suspect Wise goes insane in jail at Oakland
George Washington Wise accused of piracy and attempted seizure of the Buckman becomes violent in his county jail cell. He attacked a cellmate and nearly killed himself after learning he could face the death penalty if convicted. Wise had been on trial in San Francisco for Captain Wood's murder. His partner Weat leaped overboard during the Buckman incident, believed drowned.
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Oakland
George Washington Wise
Wise
van Fleet
San Francisco
Captain Wood
Wood
Buckman
Weat
Weather forecast for showers tonight or Tuesday
A weather bulletin predicts showers tonight or Tuesday with moderate winds from the south to the west.
Free List Fight Moves On In House Caucus
A New York congressional caucus approved by 18 to 4 to place wool on the free list and back a free raw wool bill from the Ways and Means Committee. Mann of Illinois fought with multiple amendments, all ruled out, and pursued appeals with parliamentary tactics aided by Asher Hinds.
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Washington
House
New York
Ways and Means
Hamill
New Jersey
Messare. Mann
Ilinois
Underwood
Mann
Illinois
Asher Hinds
Rep
Maine
Diaz Won't Quit Till Peace Comes
Mexican rebel leader Francisco I. Madero presses for a fixed retirement date from Gen. Portifio Diaz. Diaz vows to resign only when his conscience says the country will not fall into anarchy, raising doubts about peace prospects. Across the border at Juarez gunfire erupts as hundreds of shots are exchanged between rebels and federal forces near the American side. two Mexicans on the U S side are wounded, while armistice talks falter amid the clash.
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Francisco I. Madero
Diaz
Madero
EL Paso
Tex
May
Juarez
Hullets
Antonio Garcia
Luis Fernandes
Diaz Explains Why He Would Not Resign
Washington May and Foreign Minister De La Barra outlined President Diaz's reasoning for refusing insurgents demands to resign with Vice President Corral. The president says he will retire once convinced no fear of national anarchy follows. In San Diego the insurgent force neared Tia Juana by 10:30 am with expected battles looming and garrison likely to offer only light resistance.
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Diaz
Washington
May
de la Barra
Corral
Solied Press
San. Diego
Tecate
Tia Juana
Railroads Not Making Money in Pacific Coast Rates Case
Tacoma and Seattle railroads tell the State Railway Commission they are poor as they seek rate reductions amid coast discrimination claims. Auditor Askevold cites Spokane Portland and Seattle figures showing about three percent net on investment after costs. House Rules committee backs Hardwick resolution for a nine member congressional inquiry into the sugar industry.
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Tacoma, May & Washington
State Railway Commission
Seattle
Tacoma
Askevold
Spokane, Portland
Washington
May
House Committee On Rules Today
Hardwick
Dem
Georgia
Dynamite Sticks Found Buried at Malibu Ranch
Officials probe ownership after 98 sticks of high power dynamite were found buried in bushes beside a county road at a Malibu ranch twelve miles north of Santa Monica. The cache may relate to Ortie McManigal's alleged confession, though Sheriff Hammel expresses doubt.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Sheriff's Office
Burns
Malibu Ranch
Santa Monica
Ortie McManigal
Hammel
All Pastors Need Confessional Says Author of In His Steps
Rev Charles M Sheldon author of In His Steps advocates every Protestant pastor should have a confessional to offer wholesome advice. He clarifies this would not involve forgiveness of sins by a father confessor.
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United Presse
Topeka
Eas
Chas. M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Boy Prodigy Draws Locomotives on His Ninth Birthday
On his ninth birthday Willie Meacham shows a detailed locomotive sketch, proving his mechanical genius. Neighbors call him a prodigy and his parents live on West Barton. He began studying engines years ago, visiting roundhouses to read plans and drawings. A test by a Starman shows Willie would disconnect a broken piston rod and drive home on the remaining wheels. He aims to be a big engineer one day.
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Willie Meacham
Willie
W. C. Meacham
West Bartonast
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