Nordstrom Murder Case Heads To Supreme Court
Prosecuting Attorney Waller and Fulton depart for Washington D C to represent the state in Nordstrom murder proceedings. Nordstrom, convicted of Mason slaying in Cedar Mountains in 1891, has pursued multiple appeals and habeas corpus actions through state and federal courts. The case hangs on continued delays and pending actions before the U S Supreme Court, with possible execution date adjustments.
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Phoratay
Waller &. Fulton
Washon
D. C
Nordstrom
Supreme van
United States
Ite
District of Washington
Mason
Cedar Mountains
Superior Court
King
Sento
Supreme Court of the
Law Court
Circuit Court of
States
Appel
States Supreme Court
Leopold & Co. Bankruptcy In Seattle Man’s Escalating Debts
Ralph M. Leopold of Seattle formed Leopold & Co in Chi as a wholesale cloth firm. He remained with the firm during the 1893 panic, becoming legally responsible for its debts. He assigned all property to the firm and now has only unsold assets including clothing, one share of stock and 258 shares in the company with uncertain value.
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Ralph M. Leopold
Seattle
Wiliam Friedman
Leopold & Co
Chi
Leopold
Rothing
Blanchard Sues City for Personal Injuries in Court
In a case filed this morning Blanchard seeks damages for injuries from a sidewalk fall at How Ave and Olive St. The plaintiff, over 40, alleges a broken rib and other harm from negligence. The action names Maude Williams in related proceedings amid a marriage dispute.
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Blanchard
How- Bvenee and
Olive Street
Divorce sought amid alleged neglect and fear of violence
The plaintiff, Fame Blank, asks for a divorce from Alex Blank claiming he provided little support while she contributed funds on different occasions. She states the couple married in the city on April 14 and fears violence as divorce proceedings commence. An order restraining visits was requested and a hearing date set.
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Fame Blank
Alex Blank
Ron
Clue
Hay
Morning burglary case before Judge Griffin in Ballard
In Judge Griffin's depart deliberations over Frank Martin charged with breaking in at a northern Pacific rati Ballard Jan 21 and stealing silverware from Mr McNamara's trunk. The value was minor but the items were burned by the accused in a suspected plan. He was caught in the act attempting to pawn the silver in the southern city district. Judge Tallman appointed J J Doheny receiver of Fidelity Co. of this city.
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Griffin
Frank Martin
Pacific
McNamara
Wan
al Herbeau
Was &T
PRY
Amanda
Oacar
Wept Awhile Then Feasted
Allentown Pennsylvania April 12 Reuw ben Romich a wealthy retired farmer burial today described as friend of tramps for never refusing food or shelter Dozens of beneficiaries attended his funeral procession to the churchyard near his home and a large gathering at the homestead followed.
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Allentown
Reuwben Romich
Romich
Old Cemetery
Great Northern Plans New Passenger Train to Spokane
The Great Northern will add an extra passenger train between this city and Spokane in May. The increase in business along the line has shown the need for the new service, though the schedule has not yet been announced.
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Great Northern
Spokane
Meeting on rates for Dawson freight and travel
A meeting of Alaska Steamship men met in the Pacific Coast company offices in the Burke building to continue discussions on passenger and freight rates to Dawson. No outcome was announced.
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Alaska Steamship
Pacific Coast Company
Burke Building
Dawson
Oliver Collapses on Second Avenue South
L HM Oliver fell in a fit on Second avenue south yesterday and was attended by Dr Klober before being taken to Providence hospital by ambulance.
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L. HM. Oliver
Second Avenue South
Klober
Providence Hospital
Seattle real estate pioneer M V B Stacy dies at 63
Martin V B Stacy, 63, prominent Seattle real estate agent, died Saturday at Green River hot springs from apoplexy. He leaves a widow. The remains were brought to the city yesterday for interment.
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Martin V. B. Stacy
Seattle
Green River
Petition Opposes Third and Fifth Avenue Planking Plan
City hall reports property owners protest a proposed Third and Fifth avenues plank and Pine street improvement citing good sidewalks and minimal mud. They seek delay until brick paving and cement sidewalks are justified by business. Separately nine police officers completed dynamometer tests for fire and police fitness standards by Secretary Grout, who will present plans for approval.
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Third
Fifth Avenues
Pine
Pike Streets
Pine Street
Fifth Avenue
Grout
Civil Service Commission
Deserted Navy deserters arrested at Port Orchard
Thos Coughlan alias McGuire and Julius Pihart were alleged deserters from Bremerton naval station. They were arrested yesterday and taken back to Port Orchard for processing.
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Thos, Coughlan
Alias McGuire
Julius Pihart
Bremerton Naval Station
Port Orchard
Burglar Strikes Thorndyke Residence on Twenty Fifth Avenue
The home of Fred Thorndyke at the corner of Twenty-fifth Avenue and Yesterday was burglarized Sunday night while the family was away. Police seek clues.
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Fred Thorndyke
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Fr. CC Davia and L M Brother Sentenced in Robbery Case
Judge George sentenced Fr. CC Davia and L M Brother to 20 days in the chain gang after convicting them of attempted robbery.
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Fr. CC. Davia
L. M. Brother
George
Fire Marshal and Claim Agent To Enter Civil Service Exams
Civil service commission decided last night that Fire Marshal Kellogg and City Claim Agent Donnie must compete in competitive exams. Incumbents Gardner Denne and J. H. Dennie have filed for the tests after new offices were created two months ago. Council members expressed satisfaction with the move despite claims of possible favoritism.
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Kellogg
Claine
Donnie
Civil Service Commission
Hughes
Gardner Denne
Humes
J. H. Dennie
Humphrey
Filipinos Sell Obsolete Guns for Rewards in Philippines
Official reports from the Philippines describe insurgents surrendering with a gun for a paid reward. U S representatives pay about 30 to each reconnoitering insurgent who surrenders a gun, while valuable rifles are kept for future use. China and the South Seas supply antique weapons to sustain the exchange.
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Washington, RD. C
Philippines
War Department
Uncle Sam
China
South Seas
United States
Crazy Man in Harness Wanders Denver Streets
Joseph Michaels wandered downtown in a full harness claiming to be a working horse. Crowds laughed as police attempted to arrest him. Found asleep behind a billboard at 4 AM at 24th and Walnut, he was jailed and deemed insane after the police surgeon evaluated him. He complained of hunger and asked for hay.
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Denver
Col
Joseph Michaels
Michaela
24Th
Walnut Streets
Michaelse
Morley
Michaels
Death by Own Action by Guillotine
Coroner's jury in San Jose finds John Connelly woodchopper died from a neck wound caused by a guillotine rigged in his cabin. The device used a suspended ax released by a cord, as Connelly lay on the floor facing the blade.
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San Jose
Cal
John Connelly
Connelly
U S Detectives and the Secret Service Spotters
The article extols Uncle Sam s secret service spotters as elite investigators with customs duty evasion duties. It praises their worldliness adaptability and undercover lifestyle living in various European capitals and maintaining invisibility while operating in Paris due to American trade.
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Uncle Sam
Secret Service
European Diplomatic Corp
Paris
Milton J. Bradley Dies at National Hotel in Seattle
Milton J. Bradley aged 4? No the 4 appears misread. The father of Elia B. Morrison died yesterday at the National hotel. The deceased was well known in Seattle.
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Milton J. Bradley
Elia B. Morrison
National Hotel
Seattle
Robbery Arrest Report With Cash Found
Louia Clarison a laborer was arrested on a robbery charge after hiring a pocket book from Peter Johnson. Johnson displayed cash of 280 dollars when Clarison appeared and confessed. The money was found on Clarison during a search at headquarters. Star Paint Co. advertises textiles and novelties on Pike Street.
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Louia Clarison
Peter Johnson
Johnson
Star Paint Co
Pike Street
Mischievous Paris Diamonds Ringmaster Schemes Revealed
The passage describes expert fraud rings in Paris that target American travelers and managers of dutiable goods. A well-connected network spots buyers, delivers covert notes to customs, and ensures hidden items are found during port inspections. Spotters earn high wages but must sustain a lavish, risky lifestyle.
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Paris
Will Pay All He Owes Says Mexican Returnee Banker
Special Correspondence from New York reports Lewis Tewkesbury, who fled to Mexico in July with debts around 600 900 dollars, will settle all creditors in full. Attorney Oppenheim says Tewkesbury, once in Mexico City, sought mining ventures and government contracts, then hid his identity as Laula Thorne before moving to South America.
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New York
Mexico
Baat
Ding
Laula Thorne
South America
Wine and Quoits at Jewelers Club Banquet
At the Continental hotel, after a Jewelers' club banquet, out of town guests drank champagne. A watch tossing game began with ten feet between a center tile mark and players hurling gold watches to determine who pays for the wine. Watches and crystals shattered as the contest lasted an hour or more.
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Philadelphia
Continental
Jewelers’ Club
Twofold Congregation Sermon and Bank Saturday Deposits
A candid ate delivering a trial sermon before Archbishop Taft and Dean Stanley stumbles into a split of his congregation into converted and unconverted. The joke misfires and a late president’s humor surfaces as he suggests choosing which to pay. Separately the Scandinavian American Bank extends Saturday hours for deposits from 6 to 8 o clock to accommodate savings depositors.
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Taft
Dean Stanley
City Council Deliberates on Improvements and New Franchises
At last night’s meeting the council weighed Melody Choir park improvements for a nominal salary of $2000 and debated appointing a bicycle officer. They deferred paving on Third and Fifth avenues, addressed water mains, sewers, and curb work, and considering two 10 year trash franchise bids.
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Melody Choir
Park Commune
Murphy
Larry
Third
Fifth Avenues
King Street
Fieet Avenue
First Hill
Fifteenth Avenues
Yesterway
East Jefferson Street
Belmont Avenue
East Union
East Howell Street
Meirion
Reylaton Avenue
Heylaton Avenues
Beacon Street
Dennyway
Reventh Avenue
Galer
Miraine
Bowea
S Treet Corners
Seattle Hill
C O
Albert HH
Police Note On Theft Suspect Pleads Guilty
Dana Hex arrested Sunday by Detectives Harbee and Phillips for stealing silverware from John R Parker's Pacific block office. He appeared in police court late yesterday, pled guilty. Judge George fined Rex 100 dollars. Thos Ottway was yesterday bound.
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Dana Hex
Harbee and
Phillips
John KR. Parker
Pacific Block
George
Rex
Burglary Charge Hearing and City Court Actions
The report notes J H Farrell facing burglary in superior court, a police court hearing for a Mabel Wake robbery delayed to Thursday, Jed Johnson arrested on a three card monte claim, and Wappenstein involvement. An embezzlement case and a $960 money question are mentioned along with other arrests by Detective Powers and Lane. The Belle Vue saloon owner R Gourley to have a police court hearing.
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J. H. Farrell
Mabel Wake
Jed Johnson
Monte Tan
Wappenstein
Wim
St. Johnson
Auperor Court
Justice Cann
Hondas
la Gee
HW. McPhennon
Waterbury
Oregon
Lane
R. Gourley
Bellevue
Earned $100 He Lived Fast
Philadelphia April 12 John McGeehan a Philadelphia Brewing Co cashier and book keeper earning $100 a month has spent nearly $600000. He is suspended and his books are with expert accountants for examination. For five years he backed Penn Valley Stock Farm with costly brooded horses and the famed Oakland Haron stallion bought for $12000. Hite blooded horses at the farm reached 200 with heavy feed bills. The brewing company says McGeehan cannot sustain the establishment on his salary.
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Philadelphia
John McGeehan
Philadelphia Brewing To
Penn Valley Stock Farm
Keene, Belmont and Whitney
McCeehan
Oakland Haron
Hite
McGeehan
Poisoned Easter Egg Injures Newark Boy. Suspect Sought
In Paterson New Jersey on April 1 a person sent a poisoned Easter egg to ten year old Edward Nolan who ate it and survived after medical treatment. Parents seek the egg sender with police aid.
Catalogue of immigrant stereotypes in a Jiritinh author satire
Amonw Engiiahmen catalogs types encountered by Americans in a Jiritinh novel, naming the parson the fortune hunter the moral idiot the remittance man and the eportaman. He omits one type the Irresponsible younger man who seeks money abroad to escape a past or youthful excesses.
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America
Hachon
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