Knife of fate in Aberdeen foundry shooting
J P Nelson head iron moulder shot Italian assistant Jerry Kossalter in the Douglas foundry over the right eye with a 32 caliber revolver yesterday afternoon and fled. Kossalter lies at Aberdeen General Hospital in serious condition, with a chance of recovery. Nelson, bareheaded in foundry clothes, vanished after the shot and is believed hidden in the city, tracked by bloodhounds all night without result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Nelson
Douglas
Jerry Kossalter
Kossalter
Aberdeen General Hospital
Kossaker
Nelson
First Street
Dr. Wheeler
First
Division
Hoquiam
Cosmopolis
Howell Appointed Secretary of State by Governor Hay
Gov. Hay signed the commission of J. M. Howell of Tacoma as secretary of state to succeed Sam H. Nichols. Howell, former county auditor, defeated Nichols for the nomination in the primary. Hay cited high recommendations and confidence in Howell. Nichols resigned with intent to take effect once his successor qualifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
J. M. Howell
Tacoma
Nichols
Olympia
Sam H. Nichols
Howell
Fromerly
Boat Found Adrift on Grays Harbor
A launch named Blue Bell was picked up adrift on Grays Harbor. The owner may reclaim by paying salvage as directed to G. Parmenter at 69 Terrace Avenue, Aberdeen. Also noted: work began today to lay a brick pavement on Heron Street with completion in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
G. Parmenter
Terrace Avenue
Aberdeen
Heron Street
Black Cats Win Two From Vancouver At Home
Immense crowds filled Electric Park as the Black Cats won both games against Vancouver. In the first game Aberdeen pitcher Seiver and O'Brien at catcher held the visitors to four runs, while the Cats battled to a 4 to 1 lead and added two more in a tense finish. The second game featured Pernell on the mound for Aberdeen and O'Brien behind the plate, with Vancouver mounting late threats but the Cats pulling off a 3 to 2 victory on two late runs after a long, dramatic sequence at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Black Cats
O Joy
Vancouver
Seiver
Aberdeen
O’brien
Donovan
Mahon
Schumecher
Quigley
Sugden
Smith
Striek
Mr. Engle
Joe Sugden
Mit
Carr
Cats
Campbell
Swalm
Strieb
Bewer
Moore
Snyder
Ole
Lejene
Pernell
Mickey O’brien
Davis
Schamweber
Joe
Joe Snyder
Bower
Paddock
Lejune
Lejeune
Jack Herbert
Rowland
Ireland
Casey
Williams Gets Light Sentence For Tampering Witness
W I Williams convicted in superior court of tampering with a material witness in a damage suit received a $500 fine plus court costs. Judge Irwin noted Williams was less culpable than those behind him, drawing criticism that the penalty may undervalue the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Williams
Irwin
Williams
Chehalis County
Price Set Penalty Notice
The maximum penalty described is one year in the penitentiary and a $5000 fine. The statement implies a legal framework or ordinance setting the upper limits for penalties.
Graft Scandal Grows In State Adjutant General Probe
Progress of the state adjutant general probe reveals widespread irregularities and hints of sensational fallout among military officials. Ortis Hamilton’s arrest sparks claims others will testify. a $256.69 ammunition bill suggests further peculations by the former adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Adjutant General’s
National Guard
State Military Department
Ortis Hamilton
United States Cartridge Company of
New Haven
Conn
Hamilton
Verdict of Manslaughter Convicts Officer in New York
Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr. faces 1 to 20 years in prison after a jury convicted him of first degree manslaughter in the killing of William E. Annis at Bay side Yacht Club last August. Defense evidence of insanity was used. Sentencing set for Monday with anticipated motions to overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
N. Y
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Hains
Feature breaks mold in push for new trial procedure
A feature article highlights a departure from the stereotyped trial procedure as advocates seek a new path to a retrial. It notes key figures and potential legal reforms shaping the push for change.
Schively Pettifogging Spokane Indictment Motion
In Spokane on May 11 attorneys Brooks and Reiter moved to dismiss J. H. Schively's indictments before Judge Webster. They argue grand jury eligibility issues, excused jurors, absent juryman Gordon, incomplete witness list, and deputy Pelletier's presence without right. State counsel Pugh and Donovan respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
J. H. Schively
H. M. Brooks
E. D. Reiter
Webster
Huneke
J. R. Gordon
J. H. Pelletier
Schively
Fred Pugh
W. C. Donovan
Daughters of Rebekah Hold Semi annual District Conven
The semi annual district convention of the Daughters of Rebekah closed just before midnight Tuesday at A U W hall. More than 200 delegates attended from Aberdeen Hoquiam Montesano Elma Cosmopolis Satsop and Oakville with grand officers Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Tueders of Tacoma present. The meeting was highly successful with strong reports from all lodges and Aberdeen members hosted a 6 o clock supper and midnight banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
A. O. U. W. Hall
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Montesano
Elma
Cosmopolis
Satsop
Oakville
McDonald
Tueders
Tacoma
Order
Ladies of the W C T U Plan Fountain Corner H and Heron
The women’s Christian Temperance Union group will install a fountain at the corner of H Street and Heron Street once the pavement cement is laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H and
Heron Streets
Waste Militia Cash From Large Surplus in 1904 to Big Debt Now
Olympia May 10 The state military fund has fallen from a 1904 cash balance above 100000 to an overdrawn condition despite 218218 in tax income over four years The Hamilton disclosures suggest about 30000 of the outflow may be mis appropriated The 1909 legislature added 75000 for an armory at Bellingham and 61000 for maintenance plus 95000 for next two years Warrants outstanding for unpaid deficits total 117632 bearing 5 percent interest Efforts under Governor Hay aim to curb maintenance costs and recover funds from Hamilton bondsmen The old auditing board failed to scrutinize warrants enabling embezzlement and waste
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
State Military Fund
Hamilton
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Bellingham
Hay
Mead
Clausen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Douglas Foundry
J.P. Nelson
Timor
Gregg
Atlanta Constitution
Wm E. Annis
Pettifogging
Rebekah
Rebekahs
Mead, Clauson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!