Lawler Linked to Ballinger Affair Highlighted in Taft Line
United Press story notes Frank Flint and Oscar Lawler as law partners. Lawler, assistant attorney general in the interior and former U S district attorney for California, is tied to Taft’s whitewash on Ballinger Glavis charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Club
U. S. Attorney
U.S
Fromm
United Naw
Frank Flint
Oscar Lawler
Flint
Ballinger
Laster
Presi
Glavis
Taft
Kerby
Wroe
Ballin
Lawing
Lawler
Lawler Hae
United States
District of California
California
The
Interior
Ex Ballinger
Judge Dismisses Hodge Case After Court Consultation
Judge Main dismissed the State v Hodge case amid a crowded courtroom and taxpayer opposition. Prosecutor W H White urged dismissal citing 1909 crimes act power, while Sheriff Hodge and attorney William Morris pressed for trial by jury. The decision followed meetings with Hodge's counsel and state officials to determine the public interest and justice.
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Main
White—Hodge
Ronald
Va. Hodge
King County
William H. White
Hodge
Vanderveer
Seattle Star
Daily Times
Carrigan
White
Superior Court
William H. Morris
Morris
Flint and the Southern Pacific Ties in California Politics
The piece traces P. Flint of California and his rise to the U S Senate amid powerful Southern Pacific links and allied interests. It recounts connections with Walter F Parker, Oscar Officer, and a campaign backdrop involving Los Angeles figures, showing how railroad influence shaped political ascent and inevitable pressures from the Southern Pacific machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Flint
California
Flint
United States Senate
Los Angeles
Angeles
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern
al Ting
Walter F. Parker
Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Parker
Southern Pacific Machine
Leo Youngworth
Motley Flint
Oncar Lawler
Senate
Youngworth
United States
Pecan
United States District Thern
Bender
Frederick M. Kerby
Taft
Ballinger
Cunningham Alaska
Guggenheims
Interior Department
Angelos
Southern Pacific
Portland Car Robbery Confession Unveils Bandits
Roy Coburn and two companions were arrested in Portland after a Georgetown and South Park pay car robbery on Spokane Avenue. Coburn confessed details of the May 12 heist and the fourth man who signaled and aided escape. Police describe the trio as new to Pacific coast crime and plan extradition to Seattle.
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Roy Coburn
Portland
William Wilson
Frank Ford
Georgetown
South Park
Spokane
Treatie
Thin City
Tenpant
Coburn
Wilson
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Tennant
Thievery of Sugar Trust Revealed In Confession
Oliver Spitzer, dock superintendent for the American Sugar Co, testified in New York that he helped run a sugar fraud scheme. He described scale tampering with springs and signal lights to warn watchers, and said payments continued to February 1916 after his arrest. He disclosed pardons by President Taft on May 19.
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United Prep
New York
Oliver Spitcer
American Sugar Company
Atlanta Federal
Spitcer
Taft
Spitzer
Bage of Jead
Agar Trust
Leroy
Sugar Trust
Hunter in West Seattle Kills Five-Foot Black Bear
A. Hoisington, 47th at 8th Avenue West and West Graham Avenue, West Seattle, hunted for jackrabbits with a 22 rifle on Friday near California Avenue. He shot at a five foot long black bear, failed to stop it, and later returned with a 52 caliber rifle to kill the animal Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hoisington
Gripman Hurt and Remains at Post on Cable Line
Mini Kruse, gripman on the James Street cable, suffered a severe back wrench while adjusting a sand box and collapsed at the power house. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital. doctor said his condition is not serious.
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Mini Kruse
James At
H. B. Thompson
Krause
Seattle General Hospital
Kruse
Madison Street Protest Meeting On Cable Line Trouble
Residents on Madison Street plan a large meeting at the Renton HII clubhouse tomorrow night. Speakers with specialized study will discuss the cable line issues and a general discussion will follow on the street’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison St
Renton Hii
Advertising as lifeblood of trade in competitive era
Editorial extols ads as the key to business success. It stresses that luck no longer suffices and that a Star ad fuels growth and sustains momentum. Readers are urged to place ads by calling Main 9400 or Ind 441.
Judge Main Orders Dismissal as Conviction Not Probable
In chambers Judge Main states a conviction is not probable and, on the court’s own motion, will dismiss the action after consulting state and defense counsel. Prosecutors do not move for dismissal, and the judge emphasizes the legislature’s duty to administer the law impartially. Indictment case referenced with similar expected order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Hodge
W. H. White
Main
Hodge
J. F. Miller
Woman with $740 In Gold Sleeps in Seattle Park
Edith C. Nelson former servant to Mrs Leary walked into a police station and surrendered to the patrolman. She claimed to be an ex convict and wanted by police and was committed to the matron as an insane person. Nelson had $740 in gold and a bank book showing a $319 credit. She spent a night in a public park with her money and pocket book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edith C. Nelson
M. P. Leary
Broadway
Weather forecast shows showers tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Tuesday with light to moderate winds from the southwest.
Marion Lowe Interviews Ben Reitman King of Hoboes
Marion Lowe portrays Dr. Ben Reitman known as king of tramps and czar of the hoboes. The interview covers his beliefs, contradictions, and his plan to feature Emma Goldman lectures at 1414 Seventh Ave Columbia lodge hall with paid admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lowe
Ben Reitman
Emma Goldman
Columbia Lodge Hall
Francisco Ferrar
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Woge Main
United Press
John F. Main
Janes & Buehnett
Enitt
America
Styeme
Pacific
Morgan-Guggenheim Power Trust
Oscar Officer
Benderndagie
Gerbracht
Atlanta
Spitser
Pitun
Btln
Kills
West
Gripman Hurt
Madison Street
Clerk
Weather Forecast
Reitman
Darky
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
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