Man accused of murder amid shell shock defense
The trial of James M. Smith, Canadian veteran, for the murder of his wife Helen, opened in Superior Court. Deputy Prosecutor Carmody described a premeditated act sparked by alleged family strife, while the defense questioned Smith’s mental state due to shell shock. Witnesses warned about postwar trauma as experts may testify. Smith planned to testify in his own defense.
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John D. Carmody
James M. Smith
Helen
John
Smith
John Cairnduff
Marion St
Cairnduff
Helen McMahon Smith
Star
Time as a dream and the city’s quiet morning
A stream of reflective prose notes how time feels personal and arbitrary. The narrator contrasts neighborly wake hours with Seattle’s early silence, laments time’s control, observes roadsters and a toppled flivver moment, and muses on modern life, cars, and public behavior.
Slippery Tracks Cause Streetcar Wreck on Phinney Ave
Slippery rails caused a Phinney avenue street car to run off the rails and overturn at N 43rd street and Phinney avenue shortly before 7 AM Tuesday. The heavy coach derailed and rested on its side but only two passengers were injured slightly while a score or more were shaken up and bruised.
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Ward
Jehus
Phinney Ave
N. 43Rd St
Altho
E. Biggs
N. Tist St
K. HM. Connelly
First Ave. N. W
F. A. Lowe
Lowe
Fifth Ave. W
Second Ave. N
Queen Anne
Royst
F E. A. Briner
J. C. Ables
Kinnear Park Line
Second Ave
Morse
Winton Christianson
26Th Ave. N
19Th Ave
EK. Madison Sr
C. P. Watkins
Christianzon
John Nelson
Pine Et
Skinner & Eddy
City Hospital
C. BE. Stucker
California Ave
Whatcom Ave
Nelson
Rent-Hog Ring Exposed Here Urges Tenant Action
Tenants' Protective association calls a Wednesday council chambers meeting at 3 p m to oppose rent hogs in Seattle. C P Tatro cites an underground pact to evict protestors. activists plan to press the anti rent hike ordinance despite landlord opposition and threats. The hearing follows recent streetcar crashes and injuries in Seattle, attributed to wet leaves and faulty brakes.
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Tenants’ Protective Association
County City
Courcil
Council
Seattle
Cc. P. Tatro
16Th Ave
City Council
Fitzgerald
Tatro
Federal Fair Rental Commission
Fulton Apartments
22Nd Ave
George C. Lemcke
Fulton
H. J. Ramsey
Seattle Real Estate Association
T. D. Rockwell
Hotelkeepers’ Association
Raid on Milwaukee hotel pool room nets 24 gamblers
Deputy sheriffs raided the basement pool room at 668 King Street Milwaukee Monday night and arrested 24 men described as Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese for gambling. Because the county jail could not hold them, 40 others found in the room were released.
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Milwaukee
Lights Needed by Police Says Mayor
Mayor Fitzgerald objects to J. D. Ross plan to save power by turning off most cluster street lights during winter. In a Tuesday letter he argues cutting lighting would raise police hazard and is inadvisable.
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Fitzgerald
J. D. Ross
Seattle
Ross
Wedding Ring Stolen From Adrian Apartments
Mrs. KR C Stikes of Adrian reports a burglary Tuesday morning at her apartment. The thief ransacked three other units without stealing items except a wedding ring and silk lingerie. The incident follows similar break ins in the same building.
Coal Walkout Looming Near Springfield
United Mine Workers Acting President John L. Lewis said there is no sign the coal strike order will be rescinded as he heads to Indianapolis for a miners meeting. He noted the executive board will likely reply to President Wilson’s demand but not withdraw the strike order.
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Springfield
United Press
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Indianapolis
Miners’ Organization
Wilson
Ind
The
Diamonds Stolen From Seattle Home In Burglary
J H Byers, a Seattle businessman, found his home at 216 29th Ave 8S disturbed while reading a magazine. A burglar rifled upstairs, making off with diamonds valued at 1000 dollars and 35 dollars in cash. The crime was reported to police Tuesday morning. The thief missed several War Savings Stamps and most cash belonged to the housekeeper.
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J. H. Byers
Seattle
29Th Ave
Byers
Auto and Liquor Bust In City Jail Case
Dry squad officers found a fine automobile in front of the police station and 362 quarts of whiskey stored in the police vaults. J. H. Hicks and W. E. Peterson were jailed on liquor ordinance charges after suspicion rose near Rainier Ave and Atlantic Street. Investigation uncovered the liquor.
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J. H. Hicks
W. E. Peterson
Rainier Ave
Atlantic St
Union Leaders to Meet at Headquarters Tomorrow
United Mine Workers of America and 25 district presidents of coal states along with the miners schedule committee will gather at headquarters at 10 o clock tomorrow to draft a response to President Wilson urging an end to the strike.
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United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ Schedule Committee
Wilson
Senate Overrides Wilson Veto on Prohibition Enforcement
Washington October 28 The national prohibition enforcement bill became law after the Senate approved it 65 to 20, overruling President Wilson's veto. The House followed with a 176 to 55 vote, the Senate margin exceeding two thirds by eight votes.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
House
Apple planter Succumbs to Apoplexy on Street Car
Adam Shrig, 65, of 8710 11th Ave NE, died Monday afternoon after stepping from a street car while carrying a box of apples. Dr Hemingway nearby ruled the death instantaneous. Laurence Ihrig, son, arranged removal to Fortuner undertaking parlors in the University district.
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Adam Shrig
11Th Ave
N. E
BE. Hemmingway
46Th St
Laurence Ihrig
Fortuner Undertaking
University District
Plot to Kidnap Edsel Ford Foiled in Toledo
An alleged plot to kidnap Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, and hold him for $200,000 ransom was foiled in Toledo. Four men were arrested after Floyd Gray, posing as a detective, infiltrated the scheme and worked to gain the conspirators' confidence. Police are probing Gray's account.
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Toledo
Ohio
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Detroit
Floyd Gray
Ava
Gray
Rain and Wind Due Says Forecaster
Weathersmith George N Salisbury forecasts rain and wind for Seattle Tuesday night and Wednesday with moderate westerly gales. An 88 mile per hour wind struck Seattle briefly late last night.
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George N. Salisbury
Seattle
Halloween Want Ad and Rhyme Contest Draw Crowds
Jessie E. Emery promotes Star Want Ads for Halloween needs for children and adults. The item encourages readers to place ads in The Star. Also invites readers to enter this week’s rhyme contest for a chance to win free Clemmer tickets.
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Jessie E. Emery
14Th Ave. S
Nemitz Trial Drama as Detectives Face Criticism
Anna Nemitz and her son are held for the October 20 murder of Mrs. Beth Bryan. Captain Tennant faces sharp questions from Pauline Harper, Ter of Nemitz, who accuses police of uncivil conduct and alleges evidence mismanagement. Ball Crawford White seeks $40,000 bail for his clients, who deny guilt while Deputy Prosecutor Patterson says the case is near trial with available witnesses.
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Anna Nemitz
Beth Bryan
Tennant
Pauline Harper
Nemits
West Seattle
Mrs. Y
Seattle
Jerson
Ball Crawford E. White
Ealy
Ball
Gordon
White
Patterson
Willis Stimer Missing In Seattle Search Underway
Seattle police seek 10 year old Willis Stimer missing from 5523 24th Ave South since October 21. Mother Ella Lunn reports he was last seen wearing overalls and a gray shirt. he has dark blue eyes and attends local school.
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Seattle
Willis Stimer
Ave. S
Ella Lunn
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