Navy Hearing Board Accused in Seattle Riots Probe
Washington reports a push for a congressional probe into Seattle July riots sparked by incendiary navy speeches. Rep Bryan charges the navy inquiry hid merit, while Seattle officials condemn the board’s focus on enlisted men amid political tensions. The debate over the issue escalates in the House as Johnson, Humphrey, and Bryan clash.
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King County
Engineer Overwork Cited After New Haven Disaster
Testimony at the public inquiry cites overwork and covering another engineer’s run as factors leaving Miller exhausted before the wreck. He describes no stimulant use, long rest gaps, and a tight schedule that culminated in the fatal collision and extensive injuries across reports in Connecticut and nearby states.
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Engineer Miller
Miller
Springfield
Stamford
Dynamite Crime Kills Wealthy Man in San Francisco
Peter Hansen an aged retired capitalist living on the city outskirts was killed by a dynamite explosion that wrecked his house at 3 10 am. The device was placed on a sill near Hansen's bed. He was the only occupant. Chief Wilson noted Hansen's long socialist affiliations and could not deduce a motive.
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San Francisco
Peter Hansen
Hansen
Wilson
Death of Former Judge Noyes Ties to Own Action
In Los Angeles on September 6 a death by his own hand is linked to grief over his wife. Former Judge J. S. Noyes killed himself by swallowing laudanum after reading a chapter from a book. His body was found in a park at sundown yesterday.
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Los Angeles
S. Noyes
Judge Noyes
More Park
Yester
Wilson's Modern Mess College 1913 class graduates at Moore é Friday
One hundred forty four students received diplomas at graduating exercises for the 1913 class of Wilson's Modern Mess College held at the Moore é Friday night. Williamson S. Summers delivered the annual address to the class.
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Wilson's Modern Mess College
Moore É
Williamson S. Summers
Five Years Ordered for Youthful Bandit Wicklund
Victor Wicklund alias Jim McCoy, 18, shot at detectives and was gravely wounded, received a five year penitentiary sentence from Judge Smith. He had two prior reformitory terms, and the judge lamented sending a youth to prison amid his record.
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Victor Wicklund
Jim McCoy
Humphrey
Jones
Smith
Wicklund
Bet On Imaginary Horse Goes Sour In San Francisco
Andrew Johnson asked police to recover 255 dollars he bet on a non existent horse named Going. The stake holder Charles Williams disappeared with the money after a Vancouver race claim proved false.
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San Francisco
Andrew Johnson
Going
Vancouver
Johnson
Charles Williams
Better Babies Show Prompts New York Block Event
The Star announces a sensible Better Babies show at the New York block room 440 next week. Judges, including physicians, nurses, and farmers, will assess infants on proportions and development, not cuteness, with cash prizes for city and rural children and two bronze medals for top all round scores.
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New York
Berkshire
Nude and headless woman found near Cliffside boathouse
A young, well cared for woman’s nude, headless body was found near a river boathouse by two boys in Cliffside New Jersey. Police report no clues to identity or perpetrators and note the head is missing while search efforts extend along the river bank.
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Cliffside
N. J
Hudson
Caminetti and Diggs Guilty on Immorality Transport Counts
Drew Caminetti son of a U S immigration official and Maury Diggs were found guilty in San Francisco on counts tied to transporting Lola Norris to Reno for immoral purposes. Caminetti faces up to five years or a $5,000 fine. Diggs up to 20 years or a $20,000 fine. Both are on bonds. Caminetti’s $10,000 security was posted by Theodore Baccigalupi and Frank J. Freeman.
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San Francisco
Drew Caminetti
United States Commissioner General of Immigration
Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
Wm. C. van Fleet
Lola Norris
Sacramento
Reno
Diggs
Marsha Warrings
Theodore Baccigalupi
Frank J. Freeman
Willows
Get Into the Bandwagon for Star Want Ads
Advertisers praise Star Want Ads as a powerful tool delivering great results. The message urges readers to try the service to gain more customers and make more friends through effective placements.
Lawyer to Direct Car Ticket Fight
Hugh C. Todd, former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate, has been engaged by The Seattle Star to present the city’s case to the state public service commission on September 29. Todd will argue for immediate action restoring two dozen or six for 25 cent street car tickets, representing individual patrons.
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Seattle Star
State Public Service Commission
Seattle Electric Co
The
Star
Ralph S. Pierce
Bradford
Supreme Court
Rudkin
Todd
Hugh Todd Pl
Jerome Fails to Appear as Hearing is Postponed
Jerome did not show for his hearing on a gambling charge in Coaticook Quebec. His counsel appeared and the hearing was adjourned to September 11. He is believed to have fled bail, possibly heading to Vermont, with Heady Thaw secure in jail awaiting further action.
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United Press
Coaticook, Que
Jerome
Harry Thaw
Matteawan
Vermont
Court of King's Bench
Montreal
Baby Born from Midget Couple at Providence Hospital
A normal sized baby was born today to Sarah Little Finger, wife of Major Little Finger, at Providence hospital. A Caesarian by Dr. J Tate Mason and others was highly successful. The mother stands 3 feet 3 inches. the father is one inch taller. The baby’s weight is reported around seven pounds.
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Major Little Finger
Perovidence Hospital
J. Tate Mason
Hazza
Federal grand jury indicts three for illegal entry
A federal grand jury returned indictments charging Cris Dranzeloff Ferne Nickaef and Peter Markow with entering the United States illegally.
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Federal Grand Jury
Cris Dranzeloff
Ferne Nickaef
Peter Markow
Washington Seeks Larger Site for State Exhibit
The Washington state exposition commission warns the Panama-Pacific Fair Association that the current site is too small. Washington has $175,000 appropriated for the San Francisco fair, with $60,000 for a building. Negotiations continue and a bigger site could determine participation.
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Washington
Monument funding moves for Homer Davenport grave
Portland presses club receives $100 from W R Hearst to mark Homer Davenport grave at Silverton Oregon. Davenport, a famous cartoonist, was buried in May 1912 in an unmarked grave. Spokane Act club invites President Wilson to press a button at the White House on September 8 to open the 20th annual interstate fair. John Pattison urges acceptance.
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Portland
Portland Press Club
Homer Davenport
Silverton
Wm. Randolph Hearst
Davenport
Spokane
Spokane Act Club
Wilson
White House
John Pattison
Mayor Cotterill Sails to International Temperance Congress
Mayor Cotterill leaves New York aboard the Lapland bound for Antwerp then Milan as Seattle's representative to the International Temperance congress. He will be absent until mid October while Mrs Cotterill stays in Cleveland and Wisconsin with relatives.
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New York
Lapland
Antwerp
Milan
Italy
Cotterill
Wilson
International Temperance Congress
Bob” Hesketh
Seattle
Mexican gunboat Tampico aground near Topo-Jobampo
Dispatches from Guaymas say the Tampico with 1000 troops and ammunition is aground near Topo-Jobampo. Rebels harass the vessel while the American squadron commander refuses aid, citing the Tampico is not sinking. Rebels on shore thwart two landing attempts.
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Douglas
Ariz
Tampico
Topo- Jobampo
Guaymas
Pennants Coupon No 61 Offers The Star Pennants
Four consecutive coupons from The Star plus 15 cents entitle a holder to a 65 cent Pennant. Idaho and Ohio Pennants are out, North Dakota Pennants due Monday. Mail order available with 5 cents extra per Pennant. Send or deliver to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue near Irion Street.
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Idaho
Ohio
North Dakota
Seattle Star
Seventh Avenue
Irion Street
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