Miners Protest Guard System in West Virginia
In Arleston West Virginia Jer Jones a noted labor leader will lead 3 000 miners from Kanawha County through the streets tomorrow to call on Governor Glass. He plans to inform the governor that the guard system in the Paint district has resumed and to demand abolition due to alleged violence by guards. The protest seeks to end the guard presence and address miners concerns.
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Arleston
W. Va
Jer Jones
Kanawha
Glass
Houser Jones
Record 40 Divorces Granted in One Day
In a single day 40 divorces were granted by Judges Frater Tallman and Albertson. Frater led with 26 cases. Most were based on desertion and non support and all were uncontested.
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Frater
Tallman
Albertson
Couple reconciled after split amid large fortune dispute
United Press dispatch reports Anita Baldwin McClaughry and her estranged husband H L McClaughry have settled their separation dispute. The heiress to the late Lucky Baldwin estate and her former spouse plan to travel to Europe. McClaughry receives income estimated at more than 500 dollars.
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United Press
Prancisco
H. L. McClaughry
Anita Baldwin McClaughter
Europe
McClaughry
County WCTU Elects Officers
Mrs. Mary Stilwell was named president along with Lee J. Plage as corresponding secretary. Mrs. Lulu Thompson becomes recording secretary and Mrs. Alice takes the position of treasurer at the close of the two day King County WCTU meeting.
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Mary Stilwell
Lee J. Plage
Lulu Thompson
Alice
King County
Rebels Fire on Cowboys Near Verde Ranch
A Mexican rebel group fired on American cowboys at the Verde ranch fifteen miles south of Navajo, Arizona, today after a failed attempt to interfere. Two cowboys, Roy and Oscar Lima, are reported injured. the incident interrupts a cattle drive near the state line.
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Oesare
Verde Ranch
Ariz
Roy
Oscar Lima
Spokane man sued for 10455 damages in fatal Georgetown event
Victor DuBois a Spokane real estate man is named defendant in a damages suit by the father of Katie Wawa who was killed in a Georgetown road collision involving a Seattle chauffeur on July 20. The suit seeks 10455 for the girl’s death and for losses including DuBois being forced to keep his store closed ten days in observance of Jewish custom. DuBois had previously been cleared of blame by a coroner’s oath.
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Victor DuBois
Spokane
Seattle
Georgetown
Bryan Sees Democratic Nomination Edge From Vermont Results
Wm Bryan, touring Nebraskas Sept 6, hailed Vermont as a boost for Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic ticket while noting Republican strength and rising hopes in party ranks amid the election climate. Bryan emphasized growing vote totals and campaign momentum in the face of challenging outcomes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Deesident
Vermont
Bryan
Wm. Bryan
Attorney Hansen Arrested in Attempted Bribery Plot
Walter Hansen former district attorney and state politician was arrested in Salt Lake City after allegedly trying to pay two city detectives to shield pool room operators from raids. Detectives seized a bullet riddled coat linked to the case. five other suspects were detained while a woman was released.
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Salt Lake City
Walter Hansen
Thomas McGillis
Alfred Sorenson
Hansen
Sorenson
Runaway Horse Interupts Roosevelt Meeting at St Paul
A runaway horse charged into a crowd near Col Roosevelt at the fair grounds in Hamlin St Paul injuring seven and trampling more than thirty. Roosevelt continued speaking as volunteers restrained the animal and rescued the injured.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Rept
Col. Roosevelt
Hamiin
Roosevelt
Six People Injured In Queer Car Accident
Six passengers and the car crew were injured when Motorman A H Coulson failed to release the grip on the counter balance at the foot of a hill. The counterbalance struck the bumper, breaking windows and injuring eight people. Ambulances were called. none considered seriously hurt. Injured include Mrs Frank Wright, Mrs J M Longfellow, Myrtle Longfellow, a Skoglund, Mrs Masey w, Mrs J H Darling ton. Coulson and N Hoffman shaken up.
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A. H. Coulson
Seriouaty Bert
Frank Wright
J. M. Longfellow
Aurora Ay
Myrtle Longfellow
J. H. Darlington
KE. Cherry Et
Brutees
Een Coulson
N. Hoffman
Love bridges chasm of hate at Gettysburg 50th
Capt. Robert E. Lee son of the Confederate commander's remarks here on the 50th Gettysburg anniversary plan. He says time has swept away bitterness and that Johnny Bob and Yankee Bob are now pals as blue and gray prepare to join the commemorative events next July.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Bob
Yankee Bob
Robert E. Lee
Gettysburg
Italians Arrested for Hissing at Kaiser in Zurich
Two Italian socialists were arrested in Zurich as Kaiser Wilhelm watched Swiss army maneuvers. They will be held until the Kaiser departs, then likely released. Swiss authorities fear for the Kaiser’s safety amid political tension and note Swiss law restricts detention of mere suspects.
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Zurich
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Kaleer
Mayor Cotterill Returns After Injury at Sultan Site
Mayor George F. Cotterill, sidelined for a week after a fall from a horse while inspecting the Sultan power site, resumes his duties at city hall. He continues recovery but resumes mayoral responsibilities.
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George F. Cotterill
Sultan
Bud Mars Hurt After Fall at County Fair Flight
Aviator Bud Mars suffered dangerous injuries when his biplane dipped after taking off from a half mile race, crashing into a fence at the county fair and sending him to hospital in New York. In Seattle, Joe Chenier reports an $80 robbery in Darrington and seeks the suspect now in Seattle.
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Bud Mars
N. Y
Mars
Fined for Speeding at Intersection Crossing
C Christiansen was fined $5 for exceeding the speed limit while crossing the intersection of Second Avenue and Pike Street.
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C. Christiansen
Seconday
Pike At
Lost $200 in Gold Reported in Washington Street Saloon
John Marr reported to the police that he either lost or was robbed of $200 in gold in a Washington street saloon yesterday. The New York item notes a new drink called Gyp Rickey's, showcased on the incandescent way.
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John Marr
Washington Street
New York
Gyp Rickey
Gyp the Ood
Fruit Stand Owner Fined for Selling Decayed Apples
Eugene Gilman owner of a fruit stand at the Sanitary market First avenue and Pike street was fined five dollars for selling decayed apples. The stand has given the health department a great deal of trouble.
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Eugene Gilman
New Sanitary Market
First Av
Pike St
Health Department
Millionaire bachelor adopts two alley children in Chicago
In Chicago Til June 0 with placid pride Gordon Strong a millionaire real estate man becomes guardian of Piloud Keefe seven and Kenneth Keefe three afterDr Alice Lindsay Wynecoop urged bachelors to adopt children She plans to add two more boys this year and then more each year Strong will provide home education and college for the boys maintaining their own family ties while their mother Mrs Nora Keefe receives relief noting she would not part with her sons otherwise The guardian says the aim is to spend money to raise them for future vocations
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Chicago
Til
Piloud Keefe
Kenneth
A. Icie Lindsay Wynecoop
Dr. Wynecoop
Gordon Strong
Sally
Local Weather Outlook for Seattle Area
Showers tonight or Friday with moderate to brisk winds in Seattle and surrounding areas. Temperature at noon expected around 59 degrees with improving conditions later in the day.
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Seattle
Man in case in jail kills wife then self
Everett reports a jealous breakdown ending in a double murder suicide. W H Miller killed Nellie Miller at 2551 26th St then shot himself after sending her sister on an errand. Featherstone, jailed earlier for related charges, reacts in shock to the tragedy.
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W. H. Miller
Nellie Miller
26Th St
Miller
F. J. Featherstone
Featherstone
County Board Probes Itself In Self InQuiry
Chairman McKenzie refuses to testify before a self appointed probe by Commissioners Hamilton and Rutherford. The board began hearings this morning with John W. Hanna questioned on alleged mismanagement of the county hospital poor farm and the King county ferry. If evidence supports McKenzie charges they may ask the prosecutor to seek a grand jury.
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McKenazie
Hamilton
Rutherford
McKenzie
King County
Murphy
Ronald
John W. Hanna
Roosevelt to Visit Spokane for Speeches and Parades
Theodore Roosevelt arrives Sunday in Spokane and departs Monday night for Seattle. Ole Hanson chairs reception plans with 1,300 delegates and Roosevelt enthusiasts forming a main street parade. He speaks at Dreamland rink at 11 a m and at the Armory at 2 p m during the Progressive party state convention. Delegates will ratify Saturday primaries with the governor nominee presiding. General admission is 25 cents.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Spokane
Seattle
Ole Hanson
Dreamland Rink
Progressive Party
King County
Roosevelt
Our Hero Meets a Shock From T Bones in Courtroom Tale
In a noir style tale detective Tombatone Bones and narrator escort a congressman to a hotel interview. The detective demands a $1000 retainer then settles for $2.98 after a tense bargaining with the shocked client over the fate of the Suitcase and the Ewe Lamb.
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T.ombstone Bones
T. Bones
Bones
Nutt
Travelled 3000 Miles to Marry in Seattle
Miss Ruth A. Wiltberger of Washington DC arrived in Seattle and was greeted by her groom to be William Callahan inspector in the United States immigration service. They obtained a marriage license at the courthouse and were married by Father Newman. Callahan had prepared for six months for the bride to come in September. Wiltberger traveled 8000 miles alone to wed.
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Ruth A. Wiltberger
Washington, D. C
Seattle
William Callahan
United States Immigration Service
Court House
Father Newman
Callahan
Washington
Wiltberger
Trust probe secrecy shocks public in Shoe Machinery case
Washington reports Judges Colt Putnam and Brown rule that the Shoe Machinery Trust investigation be secret with testimony taken by a commissioner and privately presented to the court. They defend secrecy citing pub lity about trusts. Critics warn of power grab and potential consequences.
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Washington
Colt, Putnam and Brown
Massachusetts
Shoe Machinery Trust
Standard of
Tobacco Trust
Uni
Department of Justice
Polling Places Listed for King County Precincts
King County voters can find the Progressive primaries polling place locations for each precinct by reference to page 6 of The Star edition published today.
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King County
The
Star Today
Instruct Women How to Vote Meeting Planned
The National Council of Women Voters of Bryn Mawr schedules a Friday 8 pm meeting in the Mental Science auditorium to teach women voters how to mark and cast ballots. The event invites all voters to attend.
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National Council of Women Voters of
Bryn Mawr
Mental Science
Speeding Motorist Testimony in Slain Mrs Steever Case
Neil McDonald a street car conductor testified that Harry J. Smith drove 35 to 40 miles per hour when he struck Mrs Marion C Steever and caused her death at First Ave and Spring St around 1 AM on June 8. The trial for manslaughter began in Judge Ronald's court.
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Harry J. Smith
Marion C. Steever
Neil McDonald
Ronald
Wife Leaves Home as Divorce Complaint Alleges
Max L. Kendall files for divorce claiming Mrs. Louise Kendall left their Providence Rhode Island marriage from 1905 after developing cafe habits that ended the union. He says she did not inform him of the separation and sent a postal from Chicago.
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Louise Kendall
Max L. Kendall
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