Seattle evangelistic drive saves souls for under two dollars
Gipsy Smith led efforts in Seattle where Rev. Frank Atkinson estimates 4000 to 4500 conversions at a cost under $2 per soul. About 2800 men signed conversion cards and 1200 people converted on a Friday noted as a red letter day. 1100 children were saved that day as churches prepare for new memberships. George McDonald will assist the signers in finding church homes.
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Billy Sunday
United States
Seattle
Gippy Smith
Frank Atkinson
Rthan Smith
Evangelist Gipsy Smith
George McDonald
Recall Talk Against Seymour of Tacoma
Recall talk erupts against Mayor Seymour and Commissioner Weeks in Tacoma over narrow approaches to a new half million dollar bridge to the tide flats. Abutting property owners threaten damages while the city threatens condemnation for projecting building fronts into the street.
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Seymour
Tacoma
United Press
Public Works
Weeks
Employment Through Labor Agencies Is Graft
United Press report from Moscow Idaho notes W J McConnell former Idaho governor and now federal immigration inspector warns against labor agency graft. He describes a bill to bar kickbacks and cap fees, aiming to protect unskilled workers and curb contractor takeoffs in Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana sessions.
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United Press
Pus Oscow
Idaho
W. J. McConnell
Pacific Northwest
McConnell
cConnell
Fetures
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Auntie Want Ad Requests Help With Miss Peebles
Auntie Want calls The Star to place a Housework ad for a girl for a small family at 2110 James St. She asks for charge to her East 1875 phone and says to run the ad for one day at 20 cents. She notes Miss Peebles cannot visit a drug store and praises The Star ad takers.
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James St
Progress in McNamara murder trial in Los Angeles
Substantial progress reported in the McNamara murder trial as both sides pass for cause on jurors William F. Clark and Seaborn Manning. Clark, a retired undertaker and Grand Army veteran, was found catrefractory to the state after defense questions. Manning was excused by consent due to health concerns after peremptory challenges.
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United Press
Hall
Los Angeles
Jas. B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
William F. Clark
Lecompte Davia
Horton
Seaborn Manning
Madero Inaugurated President Amid Deadly Perils In Mexico
Lavish pomp marked Francisco Madero's inauguration as Mexico's president amid strong opposition and threats from conspirators. Crowds cheered as he promised peace for three months and to work toward national prosperity. Francisco De La Barra, provisional president, prepared to depart for Europe this evening.
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Madero
Mexico City
Francisco J. Madero
Mexico
Barnado
Tdrove
Europe
Francisco de la Barra
Diaz
Thrilling Auto Race From Yuma to Phoenix Starts
At 5 a m the Los Angeles to Phoenix road race began in Yuma with Harvey Herrick in a National car leading the field on the final lap. Roger Stearns and Harris Hanshue followed in close pursuit as the desert event kicked off before dawn.
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United Press
Yuma
Ariz
Harvey Herrick
National
Ike
Los Angeles
Rebels' Capital Status Unclear as Peking Reports Emerge
United Press dispatch notes the U S State Department lacks fresh word from Peking after a Vancouver report claimed Peking was captured by rebels. Officials caution that missing advices do not confirm the Vancouver claim and offer no decisive answer.
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United Press
Washington
State Department
Peking
Vancouver
Pacific Telephone to Absorb Bay Cities Home Teles
News from San Francisco reports Pacific Telephone and Telegraph plans to absorb Bay Cities Home Telephone. The Pacific firm, a branch of American Telephone and Telegraph, discusses terms with American’s president and Home company executives in New York. Unclear if Los Angeles unit joins.
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United Press
San Francisco
Bay Cities
Home Telephone Company
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York
American Telephone and Tech Company
H. T
The
Pacific Company
Vail
American Company
Henry B. Huntington
Torrence
A. B. Case
Home Company
Los Angeles
Council May Forfeit Phone Franchise Over Rate Dispute
Councilman Griffiths to introduce a resolution asking the corporation counsel for an opinion on forfeiting the Independent Telephone Co. franchise due to rate increases beyond franchise limits. The move follows a Public Service Commission allowance of higher rates and alleged contract violations. Corporation Counsel Calhoun may ask PSC to rescind that order, asserting a pledge by General Manager Webster to delay higher rates until a supreme court ruling.
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Griffiths
Corporation Counsel
Independent Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
Independent
Corporation Council Calhoun
Calhoun
Webster
Supreme Court
Ulrich acquitted of assault on Booker T. Washington
Ulrich, accused of assaulting Booker T. Washington after a dispute over alleged insults to his wife, was acquitted by a two to one vote of the three justices. The outcome ended the case with Ulrich freed.
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United Press
York
Ulrich
Booker T. Washington
U S Cruiser Chester Sails to Tripoli
United States cruiser Chester departed Malta for Tripoli to investigate charges of barbarous treatment of Turks by Italy. The state department remains reticent, but the move is viewed as a response to Turkey's appeal to the United States.
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United Press
Ashington
United States
Chester
Malta
Tripoli
Turkey
Italy
State Department
England fears Mexican anarchy spreads to Mexico City
Reports of violence from the Zapatista uprising prompt Britain to instruct English residents to seek arms from the Madero government. If denied, arms will be supplied through the English consulate. Ancestral tensions rise as authorities assess protection needs for expatriates in Mexico City.
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United
Mexico City
Cancur
England
Solis Mail Subscribers and Community Ads
An eclectic Seattle Star snippet lists subscription handling with date labels and address changes, plus advertisements for class instruction and services. Agencies at four stores are noted, including Mullen Ballard av, Pine First av, and Union area, with various local offerings and prices.
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H Mullen
Ballard Av
Pine First
REAL ESTATE ADS AND SALE OFFERS IN GREENWOOD AREA
A集 mixed listing describes properties for sale or rent in Greenwood and nearby Seattle areas. Includes cottages, lake view lots, a three room house, and land tracts with terms like down payments and monthly rents. Also mentions furniture sales, loan offers, and various real estate offices and agents such as Evett & Co, Samuel Collyer, Geo Colman, and Woodland Park listings.
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Greenwood Av
Phinney
Ana
Lake Washington
Madison
Kirkia
Kirkland
Burke &Farrar
New York Block
Greenwood Park
John Brennaman
Anderson's
Madison Park
Woodland Park
Burke & Farrar
New York
Phinney Ay
BASY
Main
Samuel Collyer
Leary
Seattle
Geo
Jacobs’ Photo Shop
P.L
West Seattle
Ofer
de Oa
William Hoach
Molley
Kay
Dagens Bulls
Btortevant & Co
Brock
Heoond
Columbia
Columbia St
Central Bhatti Trust Company
FF Rent & Collection Co
American Bank Ride
Problems of the Young Wife
The Star begins a new feature on the Problems of the Young Wife with practical advice on matters facing newlyweds. Topics include choosing a home, furnishing rooms, and managing household accounts and social duties as a newly married woman.
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Star
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