McNamara Murder Trial Lineup Set With Key Witnesses
In Los Angeles on November 26, the McNamara murder trial prepares for a pivotal session. Prosecution aims to present McManigal’s confession and the dynamite tower tale to sway the 12 jurors. Defense plans to spotlight John J. McNamara’s testimony to challenge McManigal and reveal prior suspicions about him.
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United Presse
Angeles
John A
Ortie E. Mo. Maniga
McNamara
McManigal
Jas. J. McNamara
McMan
Organized Labor
Repudiation of Gov Wilson in New Jersey election
In a campaign run without large sums, Gov. Woodrow Wilson faced a strong Republican effort in New Jersey. Despite internal clashes and a push for direct primaries, he led a reformist bid that challenged party bosses. The Democratic majority held around 25,000 with 15 of 17 county sheriffs elected Democrats.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Wood- Wilson
New Jerssey
Jim Smith
Newark
New Brunswick
Dolen
County
Gallagher
Mercer
Gourley
Patterson
Camden
Voorhees
Mor
Sam Dickenson
Republican Politica
Jerspey City
Aineo Wilteon
Dem
Wilson
Martine
United States Senate
Smith
Witwon
Japanese Envoy Satomi Chinda Named U S Ambassador
The state department announced Viscount Satomi Chinda is appointed Japanese ambassador to the United States. He currently serves as Japan's representative in Berlin.
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Washington
State Department
Viscount Satomi Chinda
United States
Japan
Berlin
La Follette Boom Launches in California
In San Francisco on November 25 hundreds of progressive Republicans gathered at the Palace hotel to launch a campaign to send California delegates to the national convention for Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin. Gov. Johnson’s stance aids a presidential preference primary, spurring a state wide canvass for La Follette.
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California
San Francisco
Robt. M. _Follette
Wisconsin
Spokane White Woman Sues Rich Chinese for Breach of Promise
Spokane woman Anna sues Gong Lee of Pullman for breach of promise seeking 50 000 dollars. Gong known as Bologna denies promising marriage and says a hotel employee Mrs. Pemrose offered a match with a companion. Gong, 70, wealthy, is cited to appear in court in 20 days.
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Jpullman
Wash
Gong Lee
Pullman
Anna
Spokane
Gong
Bologna
Mise Hopper
Pemrose
Loneliness in the City Asks for a Steady Match
A narrator laments city loneliness and unrequited longing as men gaze at passing maids and attend shows alone. The poem notes both lonely suitors and ready girls, suggesting fate and desire intersect in urban life. The speaker questions the odds and yearns for a steady relationship amid wandering and distraction.
Man Swells To Double Size After Wound
Los Angeles November 25 Geo Pierce lies in a local hospital with his body expanded to twice its normal size. Doctors suspect emphysema or air under the skin from a stab wound near the heart as the cause. An operation may be needed to puncture the skin to relieve pressure.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Geo. Pierce
Pierce
Oregon Governor Commutes Murderer to Life Imprisonment
Governor West announces a formal decree ending hangings in Oregon while he serves as governor. He commutes William Wassing’s death sentence for the Port wife murder to life imprisonment, as part of a policy banishing the noose.
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Ry United Press
Lem
Oregon
Pepper Hat for Fighting Pastor Draws Threats
In Sheridan Oregon on November 25 Rev Paschal Welsh known as the fighting pastor wears a pepper hat as citizens warn of vengeance for critical pulpit remarks. The corduroy hat speckled with cayenne is a formal notice that any attacker will be struck. The minister leads a campaign against blind pigs. In Chicago on November 25 Mrs Jane Quinn is indicted for murder for her husband’s recent gunshot death.
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Sheridan, Or
Paschal Welsh
Congregational Church
Chicago
Mrsa
Jane Quinn
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested in Boise
In Boise Idaho on November 25 Marion Kirkpatrick a young woman aged 22 is in custody charged as a bold and successful horsethief.
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Boise
Idaho
Marion Kirkpatrick
Police Confiscate Penny Slot Machines in Portland
Acting under orders of Chief Slover patrolmen seized about twenty penny in the slot machines that dispense varying merchandise amounts. The devices were found installed near public schools.
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Portland, Or
Slover
La Follette in Focus A Human Man and Statesman
The Star previews Senator Robert F. La Follette of Wisconsin as more than a fighter or protestor. Herbert Quick writes several articles to reveal the man behind the public image, with his first piece to run Monday.
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No. 1
la Follette
Herbert Quick
Bob
the Star
Rob
Quick
Family Hosts Cozy Gathering with Humorous Exchange
A crowd gathers at Mr. Nevermind’s Capitol Hill home as a hostess slips away briefly to prepare treats. Her husband serves hot chocolate and cakes, joking that more husbands would cook and fewer wives would be dynpeptics, a lighthearted moment amid the chatter.
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Mr. Nevermind
Capitol
Wall of Fire Threatens Malibu Ranches and Timber
A wall of fire 12 miles wide rages through the Malibu country after more than a week of Santa Monica mountains fires. Firefighters fought back with backfires and wet sand but have made little headway as they struggle to protect ranches crops and timber.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Malibu Country
Malibu
Mother kills infant fear ends in suicide in Stockton
In Stockton California on November 25 Mrs Louie La Pont wife of a slaughter house employee cut her windpipe and neck artery with a butcher knife after fearing she could not feed her four week old baby. She died two hours later.
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Stockton
Cal
Louie la Pont
Speakers at special meeting favor municipal phone ownership
At a Commercial club special meeting last night speakers backed municipal ownership of telephones while supporting continued Independent service to avoid a Bell monopoly. Further action will be taken at a later meeting advocating acquiring the Independent system.
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Commercial Club
Bell
Wholesale Arrests Made at Aberdeen
Aberdeen Washington November 26 wholesale arrests of the Industrial Workers of the World occurred over two days. Five hundred citizens were sworn in for police duty armed with hickory ax handles. Workers met in a local theatre. each member was arrested and placed on bread and water in the city jail. Last night all were escorted from town. Reports say 368 Workers left Vancouver to aid in the free speech fight.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Jall
Vancouver
B. C
Ifree
Charge for autos and drivers set by city committee
The council finance committee recommended changes in municipal garage rules. When a municipal auto is sent out the department will be charged from 10 to 28 cents per hour depending on the car, plus 50 cents extra for a driver. Hugo Von Techundi, a European art expert, died in Munich on November 25.
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Council
Star Want Ad Reply From Auntie
The letter thanks the Star for ad information and notes Carrie Lukens securing a nurse job on 19th Ave. It mentions Willie Todd quitting cigarettes and receiving praise from his employer.
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Star
Carrie Lukens
Guo
Carrie
Farobly
19Th Ave
Willie Todd
Pirates Cause Reign of Terror
Canton delta terror expands as pirates masquerade as rebels killing sailors and attacking ships. British West River steamer Abuion and captain John son die resisting capture. Chinese passengers slain. Loot reaches $200,000 on the Kwonguwen. pirates operate with a torpedo boat, armed launch, passenger boat and two cargo boats.
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United Press
Hongkong
Canton
Nieholwen
London
Johnson, & Scotchman
Kwonguwen
Wa Chow
Single Tax Faces Opposition in Everett
In Everett Washington a charter amendment taxing unimproved land to use faces a legal challenge. Large land speculators, many nonresidents, oppose the measure and contend it may be unconstitutional.
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Everett
Wash
Subscriptions and Classified Rates Run by The Seattle Star
Subscriptions reminder cautions readers about expiration dates and address labels. It lists agency locations and advertising rates for transient classifieds and job listings, noting different charges for male and female help wanted and promising confidential treatment of customers seeking treatment.
Learn to dance in two days in Fullerton district
Advertises a dance instruction program in two days with daily lessons and evening sessions. Claims easy terms and a money back guarantee, offered by a local business operating at 1614 Sixth Avenue in the high rent district. Promotes secondhand items and exchange options at the same address.
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Fullerton Furniture CO
Sin
Tig
Lands and bargains near Seattle Shoreline offered
Ads describe rich Alder bottom land and cleared tracts near town with low prices and easy terms. Listings boast productive soil, water access, timber, near markets, schools, and county roads. Properties include 16 to 20 acre parcels with monthly payments and special deals for cash buyers.
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Speer
Alaska
Robert Maltby
Kirkland
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R. H. Collins & Son
Washington
Good Read
Lokeman-Berry Realty CO
Columbia Bt
Beaver Dam
Adare
Ood
Clifford
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