Roosevelt drunken charge trial timeline outlined
Teddy Roosevelt arrives early to lead the civil suit against A Newett over a $10 claim. Affidavits from Athens to Martin's Ferry allege Roosevelt showed signs of intoxication and was escorted by attendants. Roosevelt's lawyers plan to prove norm of dignitaries being escorted and that he only tasted champagne once during a Ravenna visit.
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Martin’s
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Roosevelt
Athens
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio
Dan R. Hanna
Ravenna
Neewett
St. Louis
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Department of Justice to Probe McNeil Island Prison Conditions
Former inmate No 2146 and Robert Bacon push for immediate federal inquiry into McNeil Island federal penitentiary amid allegations of gross neglect and unsafe conditions. The star publishes a letter detailing claims of poor meals, unsuitable cellmates with syphilis, and improprieties by Warden Halligan and Deputy Warden Brooke, seeking a public investigation.
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Department of Justice
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Fort Leavenworth
Robert Bacon
Bacon
The
Star
the Star
Seattle
Wash
O. P. Halligan
E. W. Brooke
Brooke
W. F. Muche
U. 8, Penitentiary
McNeils Island
National Biscuit Co to Build Factory on Westlake Avenue
Announcement today that the National Biscuit Co will erect a two story steel and concrete building on Westlake Avenue between Thomas and Harrison streets marking the first manufacturing move northward to Lake Union terminals. President A W Green and associates are visiting the Washington area.
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National Biscuit Co
Westlake Av
Thomas and
Harrison Sts
Lake Union Terminals
A. W. Green
Washington
Mayor and Governor Speak From Pulpits
Governor Lister and Mayor Cotterill urged non partisan reform and prohibition at Sunday night church meetings. Lister backed non partisan state leadership and public education while Cotterill touted local option dry status and the initiative referendum as the people’s weapon. The state campaign planned to begin in January amid a large audience.
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Fe &Cialis
Methodist Brotherhood
Greenlakes Methodist Episcopal Church
Europe
Washington
Cotterill
First Methodist Church
Knight Templars
United States
This Shaving Outfit Free With The Star Subscription
The Star offers a free shaving outfit with a year’s subscription, normally priced at 3.25 by mail. The package includes a safety razor seven blades shaving stick in a nickeled case and shaving brush in a terette case. Submit a payment and full name and address to receive the gift and start The Star subscription.
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Girl Kidnaped, Returned to Her Mother by Note
Helen Rulle an 11 year old daughter of Mrs Bertha Rulle was returned to her mother by authorities after six months with captors the Goodales. The case involved letters smuggled out and a Great Falls Montana arrest and a judge ordering Helen home.
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Bertha Rulle
Howellst
Helen
F. C. Goodale
Dr. Goodale
Mrs. Goodale
Butte
Mont
Goodales
McCaffery
Great Falls
Blame Sought for Deaths in Hall Collapse Disaster
Los Angeles May 26 A probing inquiry will seek responsibility for Saturday's Long Beach collapse that killed about 30 and injured 100. Capt Fredericks district attorney and Mayor Hatch say experts will investigate the cause and inspection lapses. rotten or worn supports under the floor were found, raising questions about inspector vigilance. death toll may reach 40 as many injured were taken to private homes sharing the tally.
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Long Beach
Capt Fredericks
Fredericks
Hatch
Long Head
Norwegians Hold First Annual Festival at Moore Theatre
More than 5,000 Seattle Norwegians attended the first annual festival at the Moore theatre Sunday afternoon. The event featured singing clubs from Mallard and young Norwegian soprano Inga Orner, with an excellently prepared program.
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Moore Theatre
Seattle
Mallard
Inga Orner
Freighter Flintshire Opens Real Mail Steam Packet Line at Seattle
The Flintshire, first Real Mail Steam Packet Co. freighter to dock in Seattle, arrived Sunday night with a cargo from Europe and the Orient. After calls at Tacoma and Portland, it will sail back to the Orient and Europe.
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Flintshire
Real Mail Steam Packet Co
Seattle
Port
Europe
Orient
Tacoma
Portland
Orijent
President Wilson Warns Of Rich Lobby In Tariff Fight
President Wilson denounces in Washington a wealthy and well organized lobby pressing for tariff bill changes. He cites aggressive advertising and spending to sway public opinion and congressional action, calling for public awareness and relief from such influence. He notes lobbyists’ reach is broad and visible across the capital.
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Washington
Seeenth
Wilson
Congress
Burns Arena Destroyed in Calgary After Ring Death
Calgary authorities report the arena of boxer Tommy Burns burned after the death of Luther McCarty in a ring contest. Weasley Benson, wife and two children escaped unharmed as warrants issued for Burns and associates, while Arthur Pelkey’s manslaughter hearing postponed pending inquest results.
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Calgary
Alberta
Luther McCarty
Arthur Pelkey
Tommy Burns
Burns
Weasley Benson
Burne
Hilly McCarney
MecCarty
Ed W. Smith
Chicago
Edmonton
Peikey
Mayor Censors Jap War Film at Alhambra Theatre
Mayor Cotterill ordered the Alhambra theatre to stop showing The Jap American War. The three reel film was heavily advertised with posters claiming a Wilson Roosevelt spectacle, but only part of opening day was shown before a Philippine revolt film replaced it.
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Alhambra
Cotterill
Wilson
Roosevelt
Philippines
Convicts See a Movie Show at McNellyland
McNellyland convicts total 216 enjoyed a film presented by Eugene Levy the Seattle drama figure. Warden Hal Ligan approved the showing after censorship by Levy. The inmate audience reportedly was highly enthusiastic and responsive.
Supreme Court Rules Homesteaders Pay Irrigation Costs
The U.S. Supreme Court decides that homesteaders must bear operation and maintenance costs for government irrigation projects until they are fully paid and turned over to settlers. The ruling reverses lower courts which had required Uncle Sam to cover these expenses. D. P. Baker of Sunnyside, Yakima Valley, initiated the test case.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal
Northwest
Uncle Sam
D. P. Baker
Sunnyside
Yakima Valley
Tragic Motorcycle Crash Involving Child Witness On Trial
Dr B F West testified about watching his daughter Dorothy die in the April 2 motorcycle crash. George W Dulin faces manslaughter trial for allegedly speeding beyond the 12 mph limit in a residential area. The incident occurred near 50th Street and 14th Avenue North East.
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Dorothy
B. F. West
George W. Dulin
Ronald
Mayor to Lead March at Patriots Day Dance
Patriots' day plans include sale of tiny American flags by the Ladies Relief corps and a celebration at the Hippodrome by the G A R. Mayor and Mrs. Cotterill will lead the grand march as soldiers dance at the pavilion and a fife and drum corps performs for Port Orchard’s Old Soldier at home.
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Hippodrome
Cotterill
Port Orchard
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