Judge Humphries Holds Contempt Threats Over Coverage
The judge threatened Caldwell Helsell and Anderson with contempt and possible disbarment after newspapers reported his Jennings v Bailey ruling. He criticized lawyers for explaining the case to reporters and asserted he cannot be terrified by such conduct. The case centered on a contract interpretation involving about $200.
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Jennings Ve. Bailey
Humphries
Caldwell
Helsell and Anderson
Gudge
Will Thompson
City power franchise bid urged for Rose extension
A tentative application by J D Ross superintendent of lighting seeks a county franchise to extend light and power service beyond city limits. Neighbors in Duwamish valley are eager for city supply and the council should pass a resolution authorizing Rose to pursue the franchise without delay.
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J. D. Ross
Duwamish Valley
Bee sting question as class listens to nature talk
A teacher asks Johnnie how a bee sting works during a primary class nature talk. Johnnie answers with emphasis, Awful blaming the sting on the bee and the judge.
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Johnnie
Alaska railroad bill moves to construction plans
The territories committee of the house on Friday reported favorably a bill to build a government railroad from Cordova or Seward in Alaska to the upper Yukon, signaling legislative support for northern rail development.
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Washington
Territories Committee of the House
Cordova
Seward
Alaska
Yukon
Little Clara Belle in Middlebury Seeks Mother's Return
In Middlebury Connecticut a four year old girl, Clara Belle, sits with her mother’s plea and a hopeful photographer. The child longs for her mother's return from prison as Grandmother Webster explains the family’s struggles and hopes for a home. The scene shifts to a cleaned up Clara ready for a portrait to show the world her plea.
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Middlebury
Conn
Clara Belle
Beasie Webster
Shhersfield State Prison
Gran'ma
Errl Webster
Little George
Grandfather Webster
Clara
Mrs. Webster
Grandmother
George
Pennants Offered by The Seattle Star
Offer for four consecutive numbered couponea from The Star to earn a two pennant prize. Mexico Pennants now available. Pennants mailed for a small extra fee. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1207 Seventh Ave near Union.
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Calumet
Mich
Michigan
Meman
Star
Mexico
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Union
The Fascinating Widow Star Faces Stage Crew Grudge
Julian Eltinge known as The Fascinating Widow, real name Bill Dalton, faced a hostile stage hand after a grin. Dalton, a renowned female impersonator, recalls a harsh career from Boston cadets to vaudeville, boxing bouts, and a reputation for surly conduct.
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Lissen
Julian Eltinge
Metropolitan Theatre
Tam
Julian Estinge
Bill Dalton
Bill
Firat Corps of Boston Cadets
Enlty
Atage
Jeffries
Corbett
Curtain ban reaches noodle shops with council edict
The license committee and Chief Bannick enforce a ban on curtains in chop suey eateries. Protests claimed curtains aided in trafficking. officials state the move targets saloon and cafe decor, ending curtains in noodle joints and curbing disorder.
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Council
Bannick
Diplomat Describes Huerta Defying the United States
Washington reports from November 29 1913 present a sharp portrait of Victoriano Huerta dictator of Mexico. The diplomat notes Huerta is Indian by birth and temperament fights and acts without refinement. He recounts graft in earlier posts and a lifetime of dissipation. He accuses Huerta of brutality and licentiousness and says Huerta seeks wealth and power while disregarding contracts and debts.
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the Star
Huerta
Washington
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
United States
Balboa
Pacific
Reyes
Yucatan
Diaz
Monterey
Ite
Mexico City
Sam
Washington, D. C
Huerta Accuses United States as Mexico Tensions Rise
Reports from Mexico City state Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy and the Japanese minister discussed a Mexican American settlement within 48 hours amid Huerta’s fight to save his regime. U S dispatches note Mexican papers claim a US race war threat, while a Stockton accident kills Justice Geary's wife.
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Mexico City
O'Shaughnessy
Jessie and her husband sail for Europe aboard George Washington
The George Washington ocean liner carried Jessie W and her husband to Europe with guests including President Wilson and family aboard. Reporters failed to photograph the couple as the band played Mendels wedding march and Wilson grinned at them from the pier. Meanwhile a bazaar by the Ladies Aid Secret 62nd at Methodist Episcopal church announced a Tuesday and Wednesday sale.
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Hoboken
George Washington
Europe
Cis
Wetinnet
Jessie W
Wilson
Mise Eleanorson
Graysons
Sayres
Wilsons
Sayre
Ladies Aid
Methodist
Epichureh
N. Wo
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Annie Lewis
EL Paso
Villa
Tierra Blanca
Villa Ahumada
Juarez
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M’namaras
Sacramento
John J
James 8
McNamara
Lost Times
Cricha
New York
Nazs
Army
Navy
ORT
Nger Sound Traction
Lighty City Light Plant
Julian
Newark
N. J
Margaret Kidney
Gwant Muvver
Clara Bells
Connecticut
Fred L. Boalt
America
Indiana
Colorado
Texas
Bryan
Stockton
Cal
Justice Geary
Oakland
Jessie and
Her Husband
Offon
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