Man Shoots Self Beside Boone Avenue Bridge
In Spokane Washington a man described as a hunchback shot himself near the river bank beside Boone Avenue bridge last night. Police found a revolver, a letter, medicine, and a gold beaded cane on the scene along with a purse and other personal items. The body bore a single bullet wound through the chest and another in the left hand. A Swedish note and patent papers related to gear cutters were found among the belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokane
Wash
Boone Avenue
Fred
Fred H
John
Woodburn
Ore
F. P. Whitter
Sprague Avenue
Galas and honors mark New Zealand city day
Elegant preparations fill government house as officers gather for a grand state event. Admiral Sperry to receive honor while Prember Ward oversees the program amid a festive citywide celebration. In Franghai August 14 a similar ceremony marks a rail service event on the South Manchurian line between Duley and Anghal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uckland
Ave
Aulantte
Rovernment House
Korate
Prember Ward
Admiral Sperry
Fhanghal
South Manwrign
Duley
Anghal
Mrs O A Stack Granted Divorce in Spokane Court
Mrs Orion Alien Stack was awarded a divorce from Richard B Stack of Stack Cibber Lumber in Judge Kennan's court. Infidelity and cruel treatment cited. Alimony set at 50000. The case included sensational testimony about the defendant's relations with other women. Stack, age about 33, had lived apart from his wife, residing at the Madison hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Orion Alien
Stack
Kennan
Richard B. Sek
Stack-Cibber Lumber Company
Aia
Stacks
Madison Hotel
Sack
Hich
Elderly Ellensburg man dies after gunfight over debt
Yomes Johnson of Centex died in Ellensburg after an altercation with Frank Bryant over a bill. The two men fought on a sidewalk when Bryant struck Johnson, who drew his revolver. Johnson later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the struggle. Bryant, a timber cruiser, surrendered to Cle Elum authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yomes Johnson
Centex
Ellensburg
Wash
Thomas Johnson
Frank Bryant
Gelus
Johnson
Bryant
Kitt
Casede
Levant
Vichita
William Donohue
Kittitas
Watt
Clealum
Death of Spokane Lawyer and Manager Charles Hoyt
Charles W. Hoyt, a Spokane lawyer and amusement manager, was found dead in his room at 718 Sprague Avenue. Neighbors reported hearing moans the night before. despondency over domestic and financial troubles is believed to have led to self-inflicted death. His wife had left him years earlier, and property sacrifices followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hoyt
Spokane
Wash
Charles W. Hoyt
Baldwin House
Spragme Avenue
Welock
J. B. Rodenhader
Moyt
China protests after Japanese guard shooting in Peking
In Peking on August 14 China protested Japan’s protection duties outside the legation as a Japanese officer named Kuhwata, accused of spying for Japan, was killed after resisting capture by Chinese guards. The case centers on alleged secret documents and payments to a Tokio family, with Japan disputing the guard’s actions. In Lincoln, Neb., rain kept visitors from meeting W. J. Bryan amid campaign closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Legation
Legation Precineta
Kybwate
Kiroshima
Poi Tang Fu
Japan
Amard
Capain
Seation Guards
Sad
Thrown by Horse Leaves 14YearOld Unconscious
Rodney Miner, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Miner, was thrown from a horse in a lot behind Hauck brothers’ residence. He sustained injuries and remained unconscious until mid afternoon. A physician said injuries were severe but not likely life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Miner
Fred Miner
Hauck Brothers
Central conference opens for Young Women's Christian Association
Distinguished clergymen and educators from the Atlantic to the Pacific will address the central conference opening this evening in Lake Geneva Wisconsin on August 24. The assembly includes speakers and devotions already prepared for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merume
Lake
Geneva
Wie
Atlantic
Pacific
Young Women's Christian Association
Inet Watt
Taft delays reply to Bryan as Virginia rally set
Aug 14 Hot Springs Va Taft withholds comment on Bryan acceptance speech delaying any reply to be read with great deliberation. Taft plans a future address at a Virginia Republican rally and discusses Mitchcock and Hepburn terms while eyeing Ohio efforts and an equatorial vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft
Bryan
Taft
Virginia
West Virginia
Hichoer
Pon
Republices National Committee For Solution
Buttoned Shoes Lose Life in Vancouver Fire
A Vancouver building fire claims one life, Bert Warner, after the rooming house where KR Warner resided catches fire in the early morning. Fire spreads rapidly, trapping occupants. Bert Warner perishes while his brother escapes twice by smoke and heat. Other residents, including Bert’s brother, narrowly escape with only clothing and brief panic. The survivor reports the rooming house was engulfed as the fire raged through the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Warner
Enttom
Wee
Jong
Bert Warner
Bet Warner
Rancher shoots neighbor over ditch dispute at Vernon
RANCHER R. Larun SHOT AND KILLED JONES ANDERSOSSE near Vernon after a dispute over a ditch to access water. Larun surrendered to authorities shortly after the shooting. The victim, Layton, and another man argued when a ditch was being dug on land claimed by both sides. Anderson confronted the men at the site then fired upon Layton before fleeing to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelwona
B.C
R. Larun
Jobs Andersos Sear
Vernon
Aesthorities
Layton
Abd Bis
Anderson
Uney
Sheaden
Amberson
Damages Sought After Fire Attack Injures Plaintiff
Judge Chambertin presided as the case of Ine Doyle against the Ceeur d Aleae & fe Jee Trem Partation company proceeded. The plaintiff alleged her wearing apparel ignited by sparks from an engine, with burns to her lathes and clocking of fire. She sought damages including 235 dollars for the attack and related losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambertin Tetas
Ismle
Ine Doyle Aguinet
Ceeur d
Aleae
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Voss
London
England
Lavela
Aisa Manche HM
Avroaut
New Zealand
O. A. Stack
Norman Mack
Auimnic
Mr. Reqna
Prem Pabishing
Prist
Prinister
Rain
Ivan Turet
Lincoln
Viswtors
Wim. J. Bryan
New
Staft
Hepburn
Iowa
Boesker Can Bon
East
Hepburs
Ows
Stout
Allison
John ¥. Lacey
Cummins
Hepbare
Piraend
Mitchcock
Frank Hitcheork
Mr. Taft
Ohio
Unus
Rann
R. Warner
Tolle
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!