Hood's Canal Convicts Build Road Then Return to Honor Camp
Thirty two men with Walla Walla penitentiary ties dig a five mile road from Hoodsport to Lilliwaup along Hood Canal. Most are convicts, with one highwayman and several forgers, housed in a hidden canyon camp where they eat, smoke, and play cards under guarded norms.
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Hoodsport
Hood’s Canal
Wash
Lilliwaup
Walla Walla
Frank Randolph
L. D. Packard
Randolph
Packard
Chehalis Way
Thaw Case Continues Habeas Proceedings In New Hampshire
THAW AGAIN WINNER WY Unites Prete tensed Wire LITTLETON New Hampshire September 16 Federal Judge today continued the habeas corpus proceedings surrounding the Thaw case The court did not set a definite for hearing Which will be taken up on a date to be chosen later by agreement Thaw has been turned over by Sheriff Drew to Marshal Nute custody Thaw grinned at Jerome as the judge rendered his decision.
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James-Nelson
Seattle
Discovery Claim
Shushanna
William E. James
Nels P. Nelson
Wm. Johnson
Dawson
E. O. Sawyer
The
Star
Alaska
Nelson
James
Randolph
Littleton
N. H
Thaw
Sheriff Drew
Marshal Nute
Allenbegin Bixby trial Washington adds district attorney
The notice reports Clay Allen of Seattle to be appointed United States district attorney for the Western district of Washington. In Los Angeles the Geo H Bixby trial began in superior court after three months of delays. He is charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors Marle Brown-Levey and Cleo Helen Barker. Defense hints at selecting non churchmen and bachelors as jurors.
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Clay Allen
Seattle
Geo. H. Bixby
Long Beach
Bixby
Marle Brown-Levey
Cleo Helen Barker
New York Gardens Frost Hit Gentees
Genesee New York reports widespread frost damage last night as many state gardens were killed by freezing temperatures. Local growers assess losses and await frost warnings. Officials urge protection measures for remaining crops and upcoming planting cycles.
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Genesee
N. Y
New York State
Stage Set for Contempt Trial in Judge Humphries Court
Thorwald Siegfried faces contempt charges after Judge Humphries denied a venue change. The trial is scheduled Thursday before the judge, who also acts as complainant and jury. The accused allegedly criticized the judge to the bar association, with a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $300 fine.
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Thorwald Siegfried
Humphries
Siegfried
Bar Association
Bradford Pushes Six for Twenty-Five Streetcar Tickets
Bradford and Griffiths pushed city action to restore six tickets per quarter on street cars. The council passed two resolutions authorizing formal application to the public service commission. Bradford aims to advance the ticket issue before the Supreme Court decides the strap hangers case, with Sept. 29 set for official representation before the PSC.
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Public Service Commission
Couneilman Griffiths
Bradford
Griffiths
Supreme Court
Public Service Commissioners
Priest Charged as Counterfeiter and Murderer
New York dispatch reports Hans Schmidt linked to a counterfeiting plant after detectives found the operation in Dr. Ernest Arthur Muret’s house. Muret, arraigned on carrying firearms, remains jailed pending further investigation as Coroner Feinberg notes Schmidt’s criminal acuity.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Feinberg
Ernest Arthur Muret
Schmidt
Style Show opens with lavish fashion displays in Seattle
Big crowds visit Seattle stores for the Style Show season as window displays sparkle with gowns from London and Parisian models. Five models appear in one department while selections also include economical styles for modest shoppers. Myatt Fowells at 4th and Pine is noted as a high class retailer.
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London
Pennants Coupon No 69 Promotion Details
The Seattle Star offers a pennant deal: clip any four consecutive coupons numbered 69 and present them with 15 cents to receive a 65 cent pennant. Wisconsin pennants are sold out, a few Idaho pennants remain. Mail orders require 5 cents extra per pennant. Send or bring to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.
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Star
Wisconsin
Idaho
Seattle Star
Seventh Avenue
Union Street
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