Hossburg Hoboes Seized After Car Theft Near Spokane
In Hossburg Washington April the eight hoboes loitering near town broke into a Spokane Falls and Northern line car loaded with bonded goods for British Columbia. They drank whisky, caused a disturbance, and were rounded up by U S Customs Officer Stewart. They face United States court charges in Spokane for offenses against federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry County
Hossburg
Wash
Little Lockup
Bpokane
United States Court
Spokane Falls
United States
Stewart
Spokane
Marcus road project declared null by senate repeal
Governor Rogers says Senate bill 199 repeals all preexisting provisions on the Marcus Republic state road, leaving no road legally. Attorney general supports this, meaning the $4000 appropriation cannot be used, harming Ferry County and local freight who faced 80 mile hauls via Grand Forks, B C at about two and a half cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus, Wash
Rogers
Joseph Daniels
Olympia
Marcus-Republic
Ferry County
Marcus
Republic
Grand Forks
B. C
Weather summary of week in Washington and Oregon
The week was cool and showery with rainfall below normal. Strong cold winds dried crops. frost on one evening but no damage reported. Vegetation growth was fair, wheat condition improving, planting and seeding continued, potato planting about half complete, sugar beet area awaiting better weather, fruit trees blooming and strawberries blossoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
United States Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Washington
Yakima
Columbia
The Baer Ghost Walks Again in Indiana
The ghost of John Baer, murdered years ago for his money, reappears near Thornhope for the third time this year. Gabe Fickle and Panhandle trainmen report sightings as a Royal Center man braved an abandoned well at midnight and claims to have seen the specter. The ghost allegedly promises to name Baer’s murderers, said to still be alive.
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Logansport
Ind
John Baer
Thornhope
Gabe Fickle
Panhandle
Royal Center
Baers
Cycling Begins in the East at Washington Track
Washington readers are told that May brings the greatest gathering of racing talent to the Park bicycle track. Top names like Bald Cooper Kimble Garder Moran Mue ller and star amateurs from Georgetown College will train and race on the one mile Conduit cycle course. Manager William Jose has the park in shape as interest grows amid a League of American Wheelmen National Cycling Association dispute, with larger purses and fierce rivalries expected.
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Washington
Park
Bald
Cooper
Kimble
Garder
Moran
Muéller
Fime
Georgetown College
William Jose
League of American Wheelmen
National Cycling Association
Amusements and events at Seattle theaters and excursions
Manager Russe! presents John L. Sullivan and his troupe at Third Avenue theater as crowded houses persist this week. Rev. John Watson read from his own works at Beattie theater. Seattle theater season tickets go on sale next week with Robin Hood and Rob Roy programming. Dewey Day excursion to Manila stirs big interest with preparations for 1000 travelers and wheel storage setups. Weather forecast aims to favor a large turnout for the event.
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Manager Russe
John L. Sullivan
Third Avenue Theater
Beattie Theater
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Seattle
Beatoniana
Dewey
Manila
Olympia
Poisoned gum scare targets Miss Rose Jobson in Cincinnati
A purported attempt to poison Miss Rose Jobson, daughter of Fr Jobson, unfolded in Cincinnati with three pieces of gum delivered in a disguised envelope. A threatening letter warned of poisoned candy, and a prior envelope marked sample headache powders was found, with both items likely from the same sender as Jobson and her family fear for their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rose Jobson
Fr. Jobson
Miss Jobson
Mies Jobeon
Miss Jobeon
Mise Jobeon
Deltech
Mise Jobson
Jobson
Prompt action ends planned breakout at girls home
CHILLICOTHE Mo April 4 Prompt action by Superintendent Debolt stopped a planned escape at the Industrial Home for Girls during a chapel march. Trustees alerted police and sheriff who were on hand as the girls proceeded to the chapel. The officers presence quashed the rebellion and the girls remained orderly through the evening.
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Chillicothe
Debolt
Governor condemns session over constitutional convention
Birmingham Alabama April 9 The governor denounces Gov Johnsons call for a special session May 2 to repeal the vote on a constitutional convention and to consider amendments and a uniform primary law He attacks the Democratic convention plan as partisan and warns of a split in the Democratic party and a delay of constitutional changes The governor claims deserters from the party have been named as delegates and predicts turmoil in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Gov. Johnson
Hae
Ile
State Democratic Convention
Democratic Party
Gov attack spurs party split in legislature
A majority of legislators have pledged repeal while the state roars. Seventy-one of 75 Democratic papers condemn the governor, denouncing him as a traitor to the party amid the controversy.
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Ready
Died to Save Another at Herne Orphans Home
In Portland Indiana April 1900 a fire at the Hope and Light Home orphanage in Herne claimed two Cleveland girls Katie Dibblebarker and Mamie Hradrick who perished while trying to rescue Della Taylor. A third girl escaped by leaping from a third story window and surviving unhurt. The private institution was known as the Hope and Light Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Katie Dibblebarker
Cleveland
Mamie Hradrick
Herne
Della Taylor
Hope and Light Home
A Sweet Trust Forms In Candy Industry
Cincinnati April 26 The latent trust in candy is being organized by eastern capitalists in a proposed $75 million combine. An agent is in Cincinnati seeking local manufacturers to join. F Eckert & Co was approached but declined to discuss the matter. Doscher Brothers and Samuelson Brown say they have not yet been approached. The trust is described as one of the hardest to control, with entry possible for anyone with a kettle and furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lt Ie
Eastern Capitaliote
F. Eckert & Co
Court Street
Eckert
John Doscher
Doscher Brothers
F. D. Brown
Samuelson & Brown
Attempt to Kidnap Morphy Amid Belem Prison Hold
Report from Washington and Mexico City cites an attempted kidnapping of bank robber Santiago Morphy by alleged friends. The seizure occurred on Mexican soil during transfer to Mexican authorities, followed by a clash with escort soldiers. Senate in Mexico reportedly approves a new extradition treaty with the United States. Morphy remains incommunicado at Belem prison. names of accomplices expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, BD. C
Santiago” Morphy
Murphy
Mexico
Senate
Belem
Burglar Was a Social Lion
JERSEY CITY April B H Adame sentenced to three years for burglary. Known as the Dude Burglar, Philip Ferris used the alias Henry Merry while living at Pavonia avenue boarding house. A well dressed, prosperous traveling salesman, he courted young women to gain access to homes. Four valises filled with plunder were found in his room.
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Jersey City
N. J
B.H. Adame
Philip Ferris
Pavonia Avenue
Henry Merry
Parker lynched by contractor before confession in theft case
Richard Park er of Monsey Rockland county was suspected of stealing 860 from Martin Kelley a road contractor. The contractor and his two sons disarmed Parker tying a rope to a tree until nearly lifeless. Parker confessed and part of the money was recovered. He was arrested and held for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myack
Richard Parker
Monsey
Rockland County
Martin Kelley
Parker
Cleveland Plans City Factory for School Furniture
Cleveland officials propose creating and equipping a city owned factory to manufacture all school furniture. Since forming the school furniture trust prices have risen, and the board believes substantial annual savings can be achieved by city operation.
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Cleveland
Board of Education
School Furniture Trust
It Ie
Ite
Bethelhem man arrested after overnight chase for horse theft
Alfred Bell was arrested in Bethelhem Pa after an all night pursuit by Detective Doran. He had a stolen horse and wagon belonging to Farmer John Schull of Weavereville Northampton County. Bell was held without a hearing after being captured at gunpoint.
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Bethelfehem
Alfred Bell
Doran
John Schull
Weavereville
Northampton County
Hell
New Oregon Courthouse to Rise in Albany
Albany April 24 workmen tear down the old Albany courthouse to rebuild a modern three story stone structure at an estimated cost of 15000 dollars. The new court house will be among the finest in Oregon and will greatly enhance the county’s facilities.
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Albany
Ore
Court House
Oregon
A Little Girl Burned In Clifton Heights Kitchen
In Clifton Heights Pa on April 26 Rita McGary five year old daughter of Edward McGary caught her dress on fire while playing near a kitchen flame. A passerby Charles McGonigie wrapped her in his coat and rolled her to smother the flames injuring his hands. The girl is believed to recover though in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Heights
Rita
Edward McGary
Charles McGonigie
True Charity in St. Louis Man Donates 2700 for Poor
J Bade How of St Louis a nephew of late engineer J B Rade is wealthy yet refuses to keep money earned by his own hands. He donated 2700 to the city and sought the mayor to use it for the poor. The mayor referred him to the health commissioner who proposed the fund for a new city hospital to reach more needy residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
J. Bade
J. B. Rade
How
Tragic Separator Accident Near Guadalupe Creamery
In San Luis Obispo county this morning at Ono Flaco, A F Balazari stands by a running separator when a bolt propels from the machine striking him in the forehead. He falls into the equipment and is killed as onlookers rush to help, leaving only his chin and one ear intact. Balazari, a Swine, was en route to Osos Flaco with a team to fetch wood and was well known in the southern part of the county.
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San Luis Obispo
Guadalupe
Ono Flaco
Here
A. F. Balazari
Oso Flaco
Atrack Balazari
Vice President Hobart Plans No Re election
Vice President Hobart has informed friends in Washington that he will not seek another term due to ill health and a weakened heart. He cites the need to set aside responsibilities after a recent bout of illness and indigestion as the cause of his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hobart
Thin City
Star of Hope weekly debuts at Sing Sing prison
The Star of Hope, a new weekly paper, appeared on Saturday at Sing Sing prison. Convicts do all the work, and Mrs. Ballington Booth is among its contributors.
Terrible Crime Shocks Missouri Town and Jealous Rage
In Bonne Terre Missouri a grim murder suicide occurred when Frank Yeagher killed Powell with an ax after a jealousy dispute and shot his wife Mrs Yeagher three times before slashing his own throat. Mrs Yeagher survived long enough to recount the events, stating Powell had lived with the Yeaghers and Yeagher had threatened to kill her before dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonne Terre
Moontown
Frank Yeagher
Powell
Yeaghers
Yeagher
Cat Attack Causes Severe Arm Injury and Illness in Indiana
Mise Etta Finter and two cousins were in a room when a cousin tossed a cat at her. The cat’s claws cut Etta’s arm near the shoulder, a half inch long. A physician treated the wound, but blood poisoning followed and she is confined to bed with hydrophobia-like symptoms.
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Ind
Etta Finter
Etta
No Flint Glass Trust meeting ends without result
PITTSBURG Pa April 26 The meeting of the flint glass tableware manufacturers to discuss consolidation plans was without result and the project is dead for the present owing to the high valuations put on the plants
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Pittsburg
Flint
Burglars' Savage Attack Tells on 81-Year-Old Poth
In early April masked burglars beat Mr. Simon Poth and bound his wife in their Indiana home. To force disclosure of hidden treasure they pressed lighted matches to their feet. The elderly man died soon after from nervous strain, and a doctor later declared him unsound. He raved of suspects who may now be identified from his delirium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wpbpisberg
Ind
Simon Poth
Boy Discovers Dead Man Near Seaside Oregon
Astoria April 26 Julius Dudtke a 14 year old boy on horseback eight miles from Seaside found a man lying face down in the road with a pistol beside him. He reported the scene to authorities and suggested the man may have been dead for days. Coroner Pohl left for the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Ore
Julius Dudtke
Nehalem
Seaside
Pohl
Hull Fanton Arrested After Bellevue Sanity Commitment
Hull Fanton, formerly a law partner of ex Governor Cornell, was found acting erratically in his St Paul building office. He alleged major Rosser robbed him of 250000 and claimed plots by Senator Platt and Governor Roosevelt, denouncing the Mazet committee. He was committed to Bellevue Hospital for examination.
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New York
Hull Fanton
Cornell
St. Paul
Major Rosser
Fanton
Rosser
Platt
Roosevelt
Mazet
Bellevue Hospital
Notable Coat Styles Reflect Craft and Quality
In this store we highlight garments that show true wealth of style and proper construction. A man can discern well-made pieces by their hang and set, evidence of skilled work and artistry. These coats demonstrate the garment’s blood and deliberate design.
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THE
Seattle Star
Bb, Wells & Co, Ponishers
2M Wells, KK. Fr. Chase Kbiron
Business Managen
Faure
Third Avenue
Philip of
Macedon
Denby
Philippines
London
Paris
Far East
United States Secret Service
Secret Service Bureau
Treasury Department
Alaskan
Dreyfus
Charlies King
Speaker Reed
Boston
Tile Trust
Marcus-Republic State Road
Baer
Constitutional Convention
Morphy
New
Oregon Courthouse
Mayo
Armory Hall
Abarad
Capt
Manning
Capt Manning
John Conrad
Thirtieth Avenue South
H. A. Mortrude
Twenty-sixth Avenue North
Occidental Hotel
Third Avenue and
Cherry St
PREE
Mr. How
San Luis Obispo County
Convict Newspaper
Missouri
Frank Yeager
Flint Glass Trust
Clatsop
J. Redelsheimer
Colum
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