Man acquitted after wife’s poison suicide case shocks court
Allison McFarland faced trial for allegedly driving his wife to poison herself amid a web of infidelity. He admitted provoking her but claimed nonmurderer status, leaving questions about motive, the care of their children, and future marriage to Florence Bromley as the case drew to a close.
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Allison B
McFarland
Bunny
Mef
McParland
Miss Bromiey
Miss Bromley
Bank Trust Building Boiler Blast At Salem
Explosion in the Salem Bank Trust basement at 12 20 PM left W G East cashier and a director fatally injured. Otto Muelheupt of Muchmore Printing was badly hurt. A third man was hospitalized with injuries and L H Roberts sustained facial cuts and minor bruises.
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Salem, Or
Salem Bank
Trust
W. G. East
Otto Muelheupt
Muchmore
L. H. Roberts
Woman Takes Poison in Portland Saloon Couple’s Wife Dies
Mrs. E Snyder drank carbolic acid in her sister in law’s Seattle home after a sudden trip from Portland. Her sister broke in, police were warned, she died at city hospital. The husband offered no reason for the act.
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E. Snyder
Portland
G. T. Snyder
Mra
Hodge to Speak in Tacoma Seattle Rush of Addresses
Governor candidate Bob Hodge speaks across Tacoma today and heads to Seattle tomorrow for six talks. He will address Queen Anne High School Interlaken School and Coliseum in successive appearances with a Thursday Coliseum event.
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Bob” Hodge
Tacoma
Seattle
Queen Anne High School
Interlaken School
Coliseum
Johnson to Speak With Roosevelt at Madison Square Garden
California Governor Hiram W. Johnson will share the speaking honors with Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at a big meeting tomorrow evening in Madison Square Garden New York. Johnson spoke in Meriden Conn this afternoon and will address audiences in New London and Norwich before returning to New York.
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New York
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Col
Weo. Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
Johneon
Meriden
Conn
New London
Nrwich
Rise of Bob Hodge Challenges Plunderbund Slander
A historical column depicts Bob Hodge defying slander by the Plunderbund. It recalls public rallies, support from figures like Ole Hanson and Poindexter, and exposes alleged graft by Humphrey. The piece notes voters respond with renewed backing amid accusations and forgery claims.
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Humphrey
Black Diamond
Seattle
Washington
D. C
United States
Congress
Canadian Pacific
Washington, D. C
Young Man Attacks Two Women Near Their Home
A 22 year old man in a slouch hat and long raincoat attacked Mrs. C. M. Thompson and Miss Hazel Hubbard at 1994 Eighth Ave W last night. Miss Hubbard fought him off as Mrs. Thompson was knocked down. Patrolman Cutshaw fired twice but missed. suspect fled toward Kinnear Park. Similar assault occurred at 1805 Queen Anne Ave at 9 15 with a porch approach, suggesting the same assailant.
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C. M. Thompson
Hazel Hubbard
Av. W
Carl Bacon
Queen Anne
Sherman Suffering From Bright's Disease
Utica New York October twenty nine United States vice president James Schoolcraft Sherman remained critically ill at home with Brights disease. Doctors offered no forecast though a bulletin said there was some improvement but his death at any time would not be surprising.
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United Press
Utica
N. Y
James Schoolcraft Sherman
United States
Bright
F. H. Peck
Sherman
City Utilities Committee Debates Inin Street Adjustments
The Utilities committee of the city council meets this afternoon to decide adjustments along Inin streets near the Duwamish Waterway. The panel investigates the Went Se case amid reports of alleged water deprivation Saturday and Sunday.
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Duwa
Went Se
Wall Street Journal Exposé on Washington State Graft
The 1912 expose details a vast wasteful system with numerous officials, high salaries, and nepotism. It accuses a political machine led by M. E. Hay of looting state funds, imposing a $150 tax per family with $100 graft per $150. Public outrage follows as evidence cites extravagant public works and corrupt spending.
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Wall Street Journal
Report of
State Auditor of Washington
United States
The
Olympia
Black Hand
M. E. Hay
PIED PIPER OF HAMLIN NOTCHES A SEATTLE LEGEND
Tom Burke staggered down Rainier boulevard in South Seattle leading about 20 schoolchildren in a candy buying spree after drinking. A confrontation ensued as crowds scrambled for candy and gum until Patrolman Williams intervened. Judge Gordon released Burke with a warning to curb his generosity.
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Tom Burke
Rainier Boulevard
Seattle
Tom
Hamlin
Burke
J. L. Williams
Judge Gordon
Hay Tries to Wear Progressive Mask in Governor Race
The piece accuses M. EL. Hay of hypocrisy in the 1910-1911 political scene, claiming he took credit for progressive measures like woman suffrage and the eight hour law without backing them. It cites past opposition to direct primaries and initiative efforts, labeling him deceitful in campaign rhetoric.
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M. EL. Hay
Hay
Dr. King of
Wenatchee
New York
Gov. Hay
John E. Campbell
Everett
Senate
Supreme Court
Specials in the News Highlights and Oddities
Turkish Lemnos handed to Greek fleet. Gov. Hooper refuses 170 re election funds from Tennessee penitentiary inmates. Philadelphia man with nine stitches testifies in stabbing case. New York hosts School of Mothercraft to teach motherhood. Taft smile fades after Boston mayor sing at Beverly reception. Long Island gold nugget found in a cock bought by a Pittsfield woman.
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Lemnos
Senate Committee
Hooper
Tennessee
State
Philadelphia
School OF Mothercraft
New York
Taft
Mayor Fitzgerald
Boston
Honey Fitz
Adeline
Beverly
Long Island
Pittsfield
Seattle Star Want Ad Notice for Downtown Office
The Seattle Star invites readers to place want ads at its downtown office at 229 Union Street, with Souvenir and Curio Shop, or by phone Elliott 44 or Main 9400. Ads will be inserted and billed. Over 40,000 paid copies daily reach Seattle homes.
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the Star
Seattle
Union Street
Elliott
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Mia
Reading
Salem
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Roosevelt
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Grand Opera Room
Hawtie
Nodge
Progressive Party
Slanderbund
Ole Hanson
Senator Poindexter
Dan Landon
Duwamish Waterway
Drettle
Spouts
Seattle Star
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