Relph Wins San Francisco Mayoral Primary by Landslide
James Rolph Jr. leads a San Francisco mayoral primary with a wide margin over McCarthy, aided by union labor support. Final tally shows Rolph far ahead as 2606 candidates appear on the ballot. Fickert leads for district attorney with Hathorn to face him in November.
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James Rolph, Jr
Sacamt Labor Union
Munic
Ts Bly
McDevitt
Social
Sibert
Social 1848
Boegione
Mtes
Relph
McCarthy
Labor Administration
Relphs
Rolph
Fickert
Hag Slim
Hathorn
Mathorn
Coghlan
Grand Jury Refuses to Hold Men
A grand jury declines to indict the men after hearings reported by United Press Leased Wire. The decision ends the case for the time being and leaves the defendants uncharged.
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United Press
Grand jury refuses to indict Seattle Star editors
The Tacoma grand jury declined to indict The Seattle Star editors and six others arrested after the August 25 Dreamland hall mass meeting in Seattle. District Attorney Elmer E. Todd said no indictments will be returned and the cases will not be pursued. Defendants included Councilman Oliver Erickson and ex Mayor Fawcett among others.
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Tacoma
Todd
Seattle Star
Seattle
Dreamland Hall
Elmer E. Todd
Francis J. Heney
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Oliver T. Erickson
Hugo Kelley
Thos. R. Horner
Will Atkinson
Fawcett
Paul K. Mohr
John H. Perry
B. H. Canfield
The
LeRoy Saunders
Star
Fight Blocked as Promoters Seek London Championship
Sept 27 a London judge enjoined promoters from staging the proposed world's championship fight. The ruling bars the Wells in fight from proceeding and threatens the license of the largest amusement in London as the contest was to be held amid delays and legal questions.
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Don
Wells
London
Bush
Ondanger
Mise Gargie Green Plans Marriage to Drummer Visitor
Mise Gargie Green says she intends to marry the drummer who was here Monday. Mise Hinge of Wier Creek and Clertic Niaste of Benervile also say the same, though some doubt it as a coincidence. Contempt of court fines are rising, making concealment harder.
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Mise
Fugitive Calvin Narrowly Escapes Posse in Nisqually River Trap
In Acoma on September 27, fugitive Frank Calvin, accused of shooting Mrs. Vivian Loving of Eatonville, hid in dense brush and near the Nisqually River as a large posse under Robert Longmire probed all bridges. Calvin, wounded and desperate, has resisted surrender while neighbors aided a water stop and bread for him. Mrs. Irving, a nurse, remains gravely injured.
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United Pree
Acoma
Nisqually
Frank Calvin
Vivian Loving
Eatonville
Anise
Robert Longmire
Calvin
George Goymer
Goymer
Harry Tracey
Paris Seine Bridge Bus Tragedy Kills Dozens
A large auto bus plunged into the Seine in Paris as it crossed a bridge. Thirteen bodies have been recovered and ten others are feared drowned. Authorities search for more victims amid the river tragedy.
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Frese
Paris
Seine
John the Good Samaritan in Spokane Curfew Incident
In Spokane on September 27 a report describes John King helping friends after a court fine. The scene ends with John flashing a banknote to cover the debt as they leave. Separately, Miss Anna Swanson announces a woman police officer will enforce Spokane’s curfew law per the Woman's NonPartisan Political League.
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Spokane
Woman's NonPartisan Political League
Anna Swanson
League
Rain Tonight and Thursday For Seattle Area
The forecast calls for rain in Seattle and nearby areas with light southerly winds tonight and continuing into Thursday.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Gompers Comments on Rolph Victory in San Francisco
Samuel Gompers commented in Sacramento on P. H. McCarthy's defeat for mayor of San Francisco. He said he hopes voters' confidence in James Rolph is justified and noted Rolph's background as an employer of union labor, making him devoted to union workers and the public.
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United Prees
Sacramento
Cal
Samuel Gompers
P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Jas
Rolph
Man Held on White Slave Law Charge in Brone Case
Brone, charged with violating the federal white slave law by bringing Ethel Bower from Butte to Seattle, is jailed in the county jail in default of $5,000 bail. He was arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Ludwig Frank.
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Ethel Bower
Butte
Seattle
B. C
Broneman
United States
Ludwig Frank
Alan Idaho Race Track Pursues Crooked Gambling Boom
An article details a 60 day crooked race meeting planned at Alan Idaho near Spokane with a 25 cent round trip rail excursion. Bookmakers from Oakland and Tampa lure players amid police crackdowns and the lingering influence of the Meadows era gambling in Seattle.
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Alan, Ida
Alan
Idaho
Spokane
Seattle
Old Meadows
Montana
Butte
Alaconda
Fdmiou
State
Oakland
Tampa
British Columbia
Bpokane
Inland Empire
the Meadows
Ole Hanson
Georgetown
Washington
Passengers Resist Strong-Arm Methods Over Transfer Rule
Crowd opposes Seattle Electric conductors enforcing Bosse Furth rule on a Cherry Street car. Police sergeant orders the transfer car moved while passengers cheer the insurgent and a police inspector is jabbed and amused. The incident centers on a five minute car hold limit and Jakey’s nickel schemes questioned by the public.
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Seconday
Cherry St
Seattle Electric
Bosse Furth
Quinn
Alx
Bods Furth
Jakey
May Demand a Change of Judges in McNamara Case
In Los Angeles on September 27 the McNamara defense signaled a likely move to change judges claiming bias from Superior Judge Walter Bordwell. Clarence Darrow said he wants a swift trial but must protect clients’ interests despite health strain.
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United Press
Los Angeles
McNamara
Walter Bordwell
Renee Darrow
Darrow
Washington strawberry season leads state crop report
State fruit inspector F A Huntley reports to Governor M B Hay that King county tops Washington as the strawberry center. In 1911 Washington produced 860 carloads or 443 035 crates totaling 10 622 840 quarts, averaging $2 per crate and a crop value of $886 070.
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F A. Huntley
M. EB. Hay
King County
Washington
Land Sale Ad for Good Land Tract in Good Land
Real estate blurb invites buyers to inquire about a tract of land suitable for making a living. Emphasizes the location and opportunity to discuss details with the seller.
Lobster Hatch Station Hinted by U S Commissioner
U S Fish Commissioner G W Bowers visits Seattle and says the Eastern lobster could thrive on the Pacific Coast. He envisions a hatchery in Puget Sound to incubate eggs, with a confident projection of a future lobster breeding program. He suggests a hatchery station may be established here.
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Broadway
Seattle
Puget Sound
U. S
G. W. Bowers
Pacific
Bowers
Shingles Prices Fall Amid Manufacturer Wholesaler War
Shingles prices drop for the first time in years with State shingles at 1.55 yesterday and clears at 1.76. The decline is attributed largely to a war between manufacturers and wholesalers over commission percentages and their inability to agree.
Actress Miss Texas Guinan Finds Missing Jewels in Street Car
Texas Guinan, in a musical comedy at Randolph Street, discovers a woman's mesh purse on a street car containing diamond jewelry valued at 5500. No owner identified. She previously starred in The Kissing Girl at Moore Theatre.
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Chicago
Texas Guinan
Moore Theatre
Horner Reacts After Grand Jury Drops Indictment
Attorney Thomas R. Horner in The Star office reacts to Tacoma grand jury’s refusal to indict. He calls the arrest a high handed attack on free speech and warns of federal courts extending power beyond their purpose. He credits a capable defense and a fearless newspaper for preventing persecution.
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Thomas R. Horner
Star
Tacoma
Mr. Horner
Nion
Recall in Seattle Explores Mayor Ouster
McClure's October issue features a 16 page piece by Burton J. Hendrick on how Seattle ousted its mayor amid a vice syndicate era. The article blends illustrations and vivid narration to recount the recall story.
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Seattle
McClure’s
Burton J. Hendrick
It Touches the Whole Nation Reprinted Opinion
A Toledo News-Bee reprint laments judges enjoining speech on transfers and arrests of critics. It argues the judiciary threatens liberty, comparing its power to a thief in the night and warning that free speech is at stake nationwide.
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Toledo News-Bee
United States
Hanford
Seattle
Thomas Jefferson
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