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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
3
Washington's dry law sits before the court as the initiative's constitutionality is challenged. Attorneys for the state and Gott Seattle liquor interests argued the case while the court reserved ruling. The state may file a reply brief as it contends the people’s laws take effect in 20 days.
Violet Udell, a 17 year old girl, confessed to eight hold ups in Everett to police on October 26. Her boy companion John Sarff, 16, attempted to take all blame, and the robbery that led to her undoing occurred Saturday night when 8 H H. Shaver, a grocery store proprietor, captured her.
Janitor George Thomas of Queen Anne court 22 West Gater was arrested on a warrant from Dr Charles M Warwick who says Thomas struck him on the forehead with a baseball bat. Thomas denies the accusation claiming Warwick forced entry and assaulted him.
Seattle mourns Thomas Hartmann once a police judge from 1894 to 1964 whose tenure during the city’s open era drew notoriety. He died by carbolic acid Monday, after writing of no recovery in his coat, his body found near his home. He later practiced law and served as a Pioneer Association leader.
In San Francisco on Oct 26, reports say an examining board will decide soon if Lieut. Col. William F Tucker, ex husband of Dolly Logan, can be reinstated in the U S Army. Mrs. Tucker had earlier named Myrtle Platt as an affair, had Tucker arrested for non support, and obtained a divorce in 1908 before his retirement the same year. Tucker married Mrs Platt on July 6, 1900.
Prof. Joseph K. Hart of Seabeck will be guest of honor at a supper Tuesday night at the Women’s Exchange, 209 Union Street, where he is to be entertained by George F. Cotterill, W. D. Lane, Adelia Parker and Rev. Sainty Strong. Others are invited.
Arthur Hunder and Edward Lundin were held up by a masked gunman near Slat Ave and Fountain St, losing $19. Other burglaries noted. Mrs J B Houghton hosts a coal drive card party Wednesday afternoon at 2016 for the Ladies of the G A R home at Puyallup.
George Gerrick mourns the state going dry as he moves toward a frink. He was arrested in the city jar after a walk with his wife ended with a warrant sworn last July for abandonment and non support.
Nellie Kier who runs a restaurant at 1525 Broadway discovered a break in Tuesday morning. A burglar entered, ate some food, smashed dozens of eggs on the floor and hurled pies at the walls.
The office advertises expert dentists with state board certificates and ironclad guarantees. It promises up-to-date methods, painless procedures, and lowest prices, led by Dr ER Clark at 1405 Third Ave NW Corner Child and Union.
Miss Farner recounts her Paris days and wartime travel to Bordeaux in a cattle car, noting sights of wounded soldiers and the grim reality of trench warfare. She describes Paris during the declaration of war, life in the trenches, and civilians' reactions as English soldiers escort young girls through cafes and gatherings. Her brother George Farner works in Milwaukee's engineering department.
Police pursue origin of eerie cries heard late Monday night near 1264 John at. by Rev. J. Carmody. He searched the vacant lot but found no one. Investigations continue.
The International league may request approval to add Hartford and Springfield to the circuit for next season. The move would expand the league’s geographic footprint and affect scheduling and travel plans for teams.
The YMCA will reorganize its naturalization classes and begin work on a larger scale at a special meeting Wednesday evening. Judge never will address prospective citizens.
Mayor Gill and Attorney Frank Hammond attended the St. Marys church bazaar at 20th Ave South and Lane Street Monday night. Gill lost all games while Hammond won all. The bazaar runs through Saturday.
Bremerton Oct 26 A special delegate to Congress will be chosen by the Commercial Club Thursday to protect the navy yard interests. The appointee will be paid 500 dollars a month plus expenses as long as he can benefit the yard.
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