The Iron Mask and Pomeroy’s Day in Prison
A feature recalls the infamous Massachusetts felon Jesse Pomeroy known as the iron mask in prison life. It details his brutal crimes starting at age six and his decades behind bars. The piece notes a legislative bill to allow daylight work for prisoners, including Pomeroy, and contrasts official silence with public outrage.
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Ita
Philadelphia
Ewing
Pomeroy
Jaker
Massachusetts
Prison Commission
Chaplain Barnes
Gen. Bridges
Suspect Claims Kinship in Seattle Assault Case
In Seattle, John Newberry, claiming relation to former Secretary of the Navy Trueman H. Newberry, was involved in an assault case against 12 year old Lauree Jordan of 706 Eighth Ave. He was detained in King County Jail with bail set at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Savy
Seattle
Newberry Estate
Lauree Jordan
Eighth
Newberry
Trueman
H. Newberry
King County
Man Arrested Over Bogus Check Case
An arrest was made in a case involving a bogus check for $100 linked to Rom J Wright and a grain company. The suspect, Powell, is in custody and faces prosecution after authorities pursued the creation and presentation of the fake instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom J. B. Wright
PG J Company
Wright
Pmowell
Hoell
Aeony
Srether
A.Y.P
Meight Arrives at Seattle Event With Arrival Mention
A fragmented report notes Meight arriving in Seattle at 6 20 with references to Traneter and Wanington Wilt. Mentions a 24 minute trip and an afternoon event at the opera house with Walter involved.
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Seattle
Wanington
Ooera
Walter
Kidnapping Sparks 3 Wail Precinct Search
Police hunt for the 10 year old son of James Sheppard Cabanne Jr a Memphis commercial traveler after he was abducted yesterday afternoon near his grandmother Mrs Julia Cabanne s home. No ransom was requested and authorities are puzzled by the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Uis
James Sheppard Cabenne, Jr
Memphis
Julia Cabaenne
Woman charged in larceny by embezzlement case
Laura Johnson Gillam, accused of larceny by embezzlement, faces charges filed by her brother Elmer Johnson. He previously was convicted of larceny on November 19, 1907 and gave Gillam power of attorney to sell his Brighton Beach property valued at 62400, which he says she sold for cash. Gillam resided at the Fairfield hotel until recently. Prof Jacques Loeb of UC Berkeley to spend the summer in Europe.
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Laura Johnson Gillam
Elmer Johnson
Johnson
Mra. Gillam
Brighton Beach
Mra Gillam
Fairfield Hotel
Filipino killer dies on gallows in Washington state
Juan Nicolas Pilipina, the first of his fate to be hanged for murder, died at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla. He was convicted of a double murder at Port Blakeley on January 28, killing James Brown, a mill worker, and a four year old Filipino boy mistaken for a deputy sheriff. The boy was the son of a countryman, and Nicolas had sworn to kill the father.
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Walla Walla
Juan Nicolas
Pilipina
United States
Nicolas
Port Blakely
Waxh
James Brown
Port Blakeley Mills
Pilipino
Brown
Dirty Interurban Cars Stain Puget Sound Line
Citizens of Kent report continued dirty cars on the Puget Sound Electric Railway between Seattle and Kent. F W Campbell of Kent had protested earlier and observed plush seats dust laden, raising health concerns including potential TB spread in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound Electric Railway Company
Kent
F. W. Campbell
Campbell
Wife Slayer Caught After Sacramento Case
Feared to have hired his wife in Sacramento January 2, he claims intoxication affected his actions. Ploud D. Carter, a jockey, was captured at Union Station and brought to Sacramento for trial, stating jealousy for other men sparked the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warted Fev
Lovle
Ploud D. Carter
Sacramento
Carter
Union Station
Bees Drive Officials From County Courthouse
County officials and employees in the courthouse faced a swarm of bees that invaded offices after alighting yesterday afternoon. State Senator H. B. Martinelli was forced from his office as the bees took possession. many officials and clerks were severely stung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Rafarl
Cal
Court House
Hh. B. Martinelli
Hie
Tramp “A No 1” jailed in San Francisco on bank threat
Tramp known from Portland to Portland is jailed in San Francisco after detectives identify him as waiting to carve his mark on the Western National bank rooms. He has a notorious reputation with thousands of water tanks along the nation’s rails bearing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ban Francisco
Tramp
Western National Bank
Portland
Ore
Wireless From the Fleet Arrives to Greet Japanese Admiral
At Mare Island Navy Yard news confirms the flagship Went Virginia and the cruiser Pennsylvania will reach California City Saturday. They depart from Magdalena Kay to meet the Japanese cruiser en route to the American Pacific coast. Rear Admiral Swinburne leads the Pacific fleet and will meet the Japanese admiral on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valleig. Cal
Mare Inland Navy Yard
Virginia
Pennsylvania
California City
Magdaleona Kay
Pacific Coast
Swinburne
Comedian Richard Carlie Plans Suit for 16000 Damages
Portland reports comedian Richard Carlie intends to sue the Southern Pacific Railroad for personal damages after he and his wife fell from a 25 foot embankment near Marysville California at 2 AM on a San Francisco to Portland trip. Carlie was only slightly bruised while his wife suffered leg and hip injuries. he appeared on stage last night despite great pain.
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Portland
Gre
Richard Carlie
Southern Pacific Railroad
Maryeville
Cal
San Francisco
Carle
Boyle convicted in Edison hold-up case
Mount Vernon April 16 The jury found Patrick Boyle guilty of involvement in last summer's hold-up at Edison. Reamer testified the two men committed the crime. Boyle presented an alibi but was found to have guilty knowledge of the crime after three hours of deliberation.
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Mount "Vernon
Patrick Boyle
Pat McCoy
Edison
Reamer
Boyle
Man Impersonation Case Heard Before Superior Judge
Henry Owers alias J Whalley once J Kane was arraigned before Superior Judge Gilliam on a charge of impersonating J Kane. He had drawn money from the Washington Stevedoring Company by posing as Kane and pleaded guilty to the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Owers
J. Whalley
J. Kane
Gilliam
Owens
Washington
Kane
Railway Mail Service picks Seattle head for Thirteenth division
Frank W. Vaille of Oregon today chosen as superintendent of the new Thirteenth division of the railway mail service with headquarters in Seattle. He will receive a salary of 3000 dollars annually and has previously served as division assistant superintendent of railway mail service at large.
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United Pree
Washington
Frank W. Vaille
Oregon
Railway Mail Service
Seattle
Valile
Charlie Erickson Found Dead In Vacant Lot
Police report Charlies Erickson a contractor was found dead with a bullet wound in a vacant lot at Seventh and downsend streets. A revolver with an empty chamber lay nearby suggesting self-inflicted death.
Taft Returns to Washington After Visit to Newark
Former President Taft travels back to Washington from Newark where Mrs Taft remained to shop for a few days before joining him at the White House. The return marks the close of a brief eastern visit amid holiday schedules and social duties.
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Taft
al Mra
Newark
White House
Interesting Values Children’s Wash Dresses and Accessories
From the children’s wear section, percale dresses in sizes 2 to 5 years feature back buttons and varied patterns including black and white checks and plaids. Chambray gingham dresses have short skirts and white piping. Hats and bonnets include straw styles for ages 2 to 6, with silk lining and rosettes. Reefer coats for 2 to 5 year olds come in red navy and brown with satin cuffs.
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Copenhagen
Silks and Dress Goods Moderate Prices In Wide Range
Large assortment of silks and dress fabrics with sale prices. Black taffeta pure silk 30 inch wide 75 cents per yard. Silk duchesse soft lustrous finish per yard. Jago silk 27 inches wide black cream evening shades per yard 43 cents. Swiss messaline dye fast wide color range and black per yard 50 cents. Novelty Mohair striped 36 inches wide brown navy Copenhagen gray garnet taupe coal-dust black per yard 39 per cent. All wool albatross 34 inches wide per yard 40 per cent. Novelty challis 27 cents per yard floral checks dotted designs 29 inches wide 35 cents per yard. Rich satin stripe challis 29 inches wide side band floral Persian designs multiple colorways.
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Copenhagen
Women's glove listings from Wostten's and Charhoin catalog
The notice lists multiple glove styles and prices from Wostten's and Charhoin. It describes 12 button length Liste gloves in several colors at 25 cents per pair, 2 clasp Liste gloves in multiple colors for 25 cents, Charhoin gloves in natural color per pair, and Tan Kid Gloves with two clasps and Paris point embroidery priced at 79.
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Wostten
Remnants Restocked With Upholstery Materials
The Remnant Counter restocked with Schases Nets Denims Burlaps Cretonnes Tapes Velours and Corduroys. All materials are closely priced for quick selling by the Upholstery Section.
Hats and artificial flowers assortment in various shades
Inexpensive untrimmed hats and trimmings offered including imitation Neapolitan hair hats in black at 1.45 and Milan turbans in navy brown and black at 7Sc. Large assortment of rough Java braids sunburned champagne effects 95c and rough braids in black navy brown champagne 63c. Children’s Leghorns 65c. Artificial cherries full bunches 45c. Rose clusters 25c. Lilac bunches natural shades white chrysanthemums 35c foliage 15c and 18c. Wings in light blue champagne white emerald 65c.
Handkerchiefs on Sale in Various Styles and Prices
Women white and embroidered cambric handkerchiefs offered with initials. Sheer cambric options priced at five cents. Silk and linen blends feature color effects at seventeen cents. Men’s cambric handkerchiefs six and four tenths cents. Mercerized men’s options in color effects offered at one cent.
Cotton Wash Goods Show Draft of Shirts and Linens
An assortment of shirtings and linens features Percale Domestic and Imported Gingham Madras Cloth Batiste figured designs and plain colors White Goods Table Linens and Crash Toweling for sale or display.
Corsets Offered in Various Styles for Schoolwear and Daily use
Advertises corsets suitable for school girls and slender figures with short or medium length options. Describes styles such as low bust, Princess hip, medium bust, short hip, and combinations. Materials listed include gray or white coutil and white batiste.
Wilton Rugs and Carpeting Prices Listed
A sale listing shows Wilton Rugs priced at 4.60 and 5.00 with sizes 21x44 and 34x36 offered at 2.50 to 3.00. Bath Rugs 24x48 and 90x60 priced 1.25 and 1.50. Ingrain carpeting and Le Granite Ingrain carpeting priced per yard with extra charges for making lining and laying.
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Union Ingrain
Ingrain
Waists and Lingerie Dresses Catalog Item
Lingerie dresses in mull with Valenciennes lace and medallions. front back and sleeves trimmed. Deep flounce skirt with tucks. price $5.85. White India lawn waists with embroidered insertion and Valenciennes lace. price $1.35. Tailored white linen waists with embroidered collar and pocket. price $1.35.
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Mull Batiste
Valenciennes
White India Lawn
Jewelry and Accessories on Sale in Grape Brooches and More
Catalog style listing of jewelry notions and leather goods with prices. Grape brooches 26c, large barrettes 2c, imitation jewel brooches 60c to 48c, spool cotton 3% for 10c, pearl buttons 1c per dozen, mohair retle 25c, New York collar foundations 9c, bone hair pins 6c, Mignonette dress shields 10c, antiseptic safety pins assorted packs, new hand bags $0.75 to $1.75, real alligator bags $2.60.
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New York
Silk Bows and Veilings Featured in Spring Fashion
Neckwear and veiling items listed include silk bows with ventse medallion, embroidered chemisettes in white and color, Dutch collars white, tuxedo mesh veiling in plain and dotted effects, Russian and Asian net veiling in colors brown navy and white ruching options. Prices range from 10c to 68c per item with multiple yard quantities.
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Duteh Collara
Netting and Lace Goods Listing with Yard Quantities
Listing of nets in various sizes and finishes with yard measurements and prices. Includes 45 inch and 42 inch nets, plain tucked nets, embroidered data on tucks, fine mesh options, stripe and figure nets, and Normandy Valenciennes badges and insertions. Also notes baby pay all overs and imitation baby pay items in white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Valenciennes
Hosiery and undergarments listing for children and women
A catalog-style notice lists pure white jersey ribbed cotton vests with high crochet necks and long sleeves for children, white lace-trimmed pants, a union suite for women in cream with high neck and long sleeves, sizes 4 and 6. Also described are children's fast-black seamless ribbed hosiery and heavy or medium weight options, plus women’s black seamless hosiery with split sole.
Lace Curtains Drapery Goods Offerings in Arabian Styles
Lace Curtains Drapery Goods feature Cluny Renaissance Irish Point and other patterns on good net. 2½ yard long pair priced at 1.19. Colored Madras patterns bordered or all over yard 10c. Plain White Swiss Muslin 40 inches wide yard 10c. Figured Momie Cloths in pink blue green 34 inches wide yard 1e. Arabian Net Panels on good net motifs each 2he 890 and 490.
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Joneliness
Jeane
EU Gia
Roy
Perid
Nellie Curran
Boston
Jease Pomeroy
Bristact
Weymouth
Jesse
Mr. Pomeroy
Valetion
Beroy
Jesse Pomeroy
Adi
Elatives
Vowell
Meight
Berkeley
Jacques Loeb
University of California
Blakeley
Richard Carle
Chicago
Rai
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Spring Street
Second Avenue
Madison Or
Reefer
Clark
Frederick & Nelson
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