Police Chief and Driver Nab Suspected Slugger
Police Chief Beckingham and chauffeur Palmer arrested a man at Eighth Ave N W and W 70th St at 12 40 p m Saturday. The suspect A K Wright 29 wore a black tie and matched the full description of the attacker of Mrs E R Kinsey. He was taken to confront Mrs Kinsey. The assailant had fled after striking Ed Nelson and hiding in bushes near 6115 35th Ave S. Deputy sheriffs hunted through the North End with bloodhounds for two days of attacks that rattled the community.
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North End
Stringer
Carlson
La Follette Defends Free Speech in Senate
Senator La Follette delivered a dramatic speech denouncing sedition charges and libel against antiwar senators. He condemned the war party for intimidating Congress and demanded a statement of war aims as galleries filled and the floor listened intently.
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United Press
Star
Washington
la Follette
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
War Party
Congress
Wisconsin
First World Series Game at Comiskey Park Feature of Homer by Felsch
A packed Comiskey Park witnessed the opening game of the World Series. Highlights include Felsch hitting a homer in the fourth inning and a tense pitching duel as New York and Chicago exchange runs and hits. The article recalls past World Series clashes and notes several notable players and trades from earlier seasons.
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Felsch
New York
Burns
Jackson
Kauff
Zimmerman
Chicago
J. Collins
McMullin
Holke
E. Collins
Fletcher
Jackson Herzog
Gandil Eften
Cicotte
Gandil
Schalk
MecMullin
Eddie
Gandil Robertson
Sallee
McCarty
Byrne
Weaver Collins
Herzog
Zimmerman Gandil
Robertson
McM
Jacksn
Dil
Weaver
Cicottee
Gandl
Zim Mullin
A. Burns
Hose
Ses Zimmerman
Seer Fletcher
Sccovccaresen
Svannesvet
Felech
Eesreesees
Eee
Scoccees
Cleotte
Ock Baum
OLEC
Collins
Umpfires
O'Loughlin
Kiem
Evansfield
Rigler
Epworth Leaguers Denounce Police Aspersions on Miss Thayer
Members of the Epworth League at South Park Shaw Memorial church condemn Seattle police and mayoral insinuations about Miss Ester Thayer. They affirm her character, report she remains unconscious from the latest attack, and note her long-standing church involvement. Signed by Helen Strauss, Irene Graham, and A C McAllister on October 6, 1917.
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Epworth
Thayer
the Star
Epworth League
Star
Cor
Helen Strauss
Tiannavan St
Wilson lauds war session of Congress
President Wilson praised Congress for its wartime session, commending its completeness courage and swift action. He said the 65th Congress secured effective American arms protected civil rights and acted with dispatch during the crisis, matching the country’s resolve on the firing line.
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Gress
Arma
Wilson
65Th Congress
Tts
Slugger Calls Keep Police Very Busy
Reports of suspicious characters frightened women as police and motorcycle units chased leads. Motorcycle Officer Fred Mills responded to a call about a man stalking steps on Yesler Way and captured a gray-bearded ped dler. The suspect quipped that he had never slugged women except his wife.
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Fred Mills
Yesler Way
Mills
Prowler nabbed after tip near 916 Howard Avenue
Women report a prowler in the 916 Howard Avenue area Friday night. Police capture Frank Pete, 20, laborer, who is booked on a disorderly conduct charge.
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Howard Ave
Frank Pete
One Thousand Rejected at Camp Lewis in Early Muster
At Camp Lewis Tacoma October 6 a thousand men from the first 18 000 arrivals were rejected by medical officers and sent home Lieut Col J G Knubenshue says the high rejections reflect on local board examiners and will hinder rapid training Many incapacitated men suffer eye trouble tuberculosis and brain affections Some are sent to the Western State Hospital for the Insane and about 400 remain in military hospitals at the camp.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
J. G. Knubenshue
Col. Knubenshue
Western State Hospital
Heflin charge called untrue in slush fund dispute
Washington October six special investigating committee reports Heflin s accusations against several congressmen over the $50 000 Bernstorff slush fund are untrue and his conduct in making them is subject to criticism Heflin appeared before the committee but did not produce evidence to substantiate his allegations
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United Press
Washington
Heflin
Bernstorff
Special Investigating Committee
House
Arkansas Senator Attacks La Follette In Senate Row
Senator Robinson of Arkansas bitterly assailed Senator La Follette of Wisconsin in Washington on October 6, saying he would not feel entitled to a Senate seat if he shared such sentiments and would seek a Kaiser seat in the Bundesrat. The exchange followed remarks by Robinson denouncing La Follette’s views.
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United Press
Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Neighborhood Fear Keeps Doorbells Silent
Delivery men report trouble collecting payments as fear of a woman-slugger grows. Women refuse to answer doors, forcing groceries, bread and laundry suppliers to shout conversations from the street while customers stay behind bolted doors.
Star Liberty photographer captures Puyallup fair scenes
Frank Jacobs of The Star Liberty weekly shot film at the Western Washington fair in Puyallup this week. The footage includes Coast artillerymen from Fort Worden, Seattle naval militiamen, running races, Gov. Lister addressing, and more. The film opens Sunday at the Liberty theatre. It also shows Seattle's third drafted men contingent departing Thursday.
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Frank Jacobs
Star-Liberty Motion Picture Weekly
Washington
Puyallup
Coast
Fort Worden
Seattle
Gov. Lister
Liberty Theatre
American Patrol Ship Lost Abroad in Foreign Waters
Washington reports an American patrol vessel foundered in foreign seas on October 4. Crew and officers were saved and landed. This marks the first U.S. ship lost in foreign waters with no loss of life. An investigation is under way. Earlier this week a large destroyer was damaged in a collision with a British ship.
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United Press
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Simms
Department
Slugger Eludes Police After Attack on Lena Adelson
Neighbor Mrs. H Shaw says police slowed chase after the assault on Mrs. Lena Adelson of 308 22nd Avenue. She claims the slugger hid in bushes at an nearby empty house while neighbors say the man ran up the alley and that officers did not press a swift search.
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Lena Adelson
22Nd Ave
Ford's Son Denied Exemption Claim
Edsel Ford son of Henry Ford was denied exemption from military service by the district appeal board. The claim cited industrial indispensability for Ford Motor Co and noted he is married with a child.
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United Press
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
District Appeal Board
Ford
Ford Motor Co
World Series Opens As Giants Meet White Sox At Comiskey Park
Flags waved as Chicago and New York prepared for the first wartime World Series clash. Clarence Rowland and John McGraw led pennant winners toward the championship amid record crowds at Comiskey Park. Fans packed into gates hours before game time, with 25,000 lining up and more flooding the pavilions. The White Sox took the field first followed by the Giants, amid a festive, anticipatory atmosphere.
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Chicago
America
Giants
White Sox
Clarence Rowland
John McGraw
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
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