Despondent Grunwald Ends Life in Seattle
Freder Grunwald aged about 28, a Golden Rule Bazaar employee, was found with a bullet through the head near Ninth and Yesler in Seattle. A girl named Edith Bloomquist is linked to him. premeditation is suspected. Grunwald resigned Saturday. a Bremerton trip preceded the tragedy. Coroner Wiltse took charge. no inquest planned. He lived with his mother and a brother at Edgewater.
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Ninthee South
Yeeler Way
Grunwald
Firet Avenue
Edgewater
Edith Bloomquist
Grunwald Hoye
Ervl
Wiltse
Butterworth
Johanna Grunwald
Julius
Annie Bleck
Aberdeen
California
Special At Day and United States Beef Market Tension
April 2% special reports Bethea and officials preparing for a federal act on the beef market. A temporary restraining order may be sought with a permanent injunction later, likely three months before a court ruling. Grass cattle would enter the market, easing prices and reducing shortages. Workers discuss a don’t eat meat stance, pressuring diets to curb prices. packers resist, canneries absorb surplus, retailers suffer from shrinking sales.
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United States
Bethea
Hissell Dies at Hotel Hich in Washington
D C April 24 Russell the character actor famed for quaint impersonations and strong stage presence died this afternoon at the Hotel Hich after a long illness. He had been ill days and recent reports suggested imminent death. His wife and daughter were at a cottage in Blue ae. arrangements were made for next season if health permitted. He left the stage years ago after an illness and had not appeared in Seattle for many years.
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D. C
Russell
Chicago
Monthaneo
Hince M
Not an Actor Says New York Critic Debuts Russell
An old-time critic Nym Crinkle argued that Russell was not an actor, claiming he merely talked through his lines with his own quaint personality constantly visible, making him a lovable character on stage.
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Trayed
New York
Nym Crinkle
Russell
Hughes 18 Arrested In Auburn Shooting Case
Frank Hughes a colored man was arrested at noon today by a constable in Auburn for shooting at William Thompson yesterday afternoon and wounding William Wilson in the shoulder. He will be taken to the county jail this afternoon.
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William Thompson
William Wilson
Auburn
Hughes
Storm Warning Issued For Washington Coast And Puget Sound
The Portland weather bureau warns of a strong storm moving toward the Washington coast and Puget Sound area. The system brings high south and southwesterly winds with gale conditions expected along the Sound and straits tonight.
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Senis
Washington Coast
Puget Sound
Portland
Sound
Straits
St Marks Smoker Hosted With Starfish Talk by Kincaid
A St Marks smoker in the guild room of St Mark's Episcopal church features Professor Trevor Kincaid of the state university delivering an address titled Starfish. Marriage licenses issued list Ernest Bacher and Lydia Jakeway, both of Kingston. Frank McManimon and Katie Maguire of Hutte. Thomas Stewart and Bianche Blue of Manton. Thomas J. Great and Lou Tunnel of Leavenworth.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Trevor Kincaid
The
State University
Starfish
Ernest Bacher
Lydia Jakeway
Kingston
Frank McManimon
Katie Maguire
Hutte
Mont
Thomas Stewart
Ballard
Bianche Blue
Manton
Mich
Thomas J. Great
Leavenworth
Lou Tunnelise Gutshaw
Strike settlement ends council slot machine dispute
A Saturday meeting between electricians union and Electrical Employers' association produced a one year settlement. Employers hire only union electricians, eight hour day wages rise to 5.60 after May 1, arbitration within 48 hours for disputes, and electricians take on any assigned job. Several electricians returned to work under the new terms.
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Electrical Employers’ Association
Shopa
Huilding Trades Council
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Young Hoodlums Break Window in Front of Hair Store
Three young rowdies scuffled outside J. J. Wittner’s hair store at 807 Second Avenue around 12:30 this morning. One was thrown through a plate glass window and left with his hat inside the shop. names of the culprits were not yet secured.
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J. J. Wittner
Second Avenue
Knowledge of Many Other Murders Hinted by Condemned Man
Special to the Star reports in Whatcom County April %. Prosecuting Attorney Mr Hurd visited condemned murderer Al Hamilton who had shown interest in confessing to several additional killings. Hamilton later recanted his plan and admitted knowing of a murder on a Deception Pass stoop about four years ago but refused to provide details fearing implication of others or no personal benefit.
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Whatcom
Werh
Bkag
Iurview
al Hamilton
Hamilton
Hurd
Johnson
Deception Pass
Gold find reported at Fisher mena creek beach
H Gorgeson and partner arrived on the Queen City with a vial of coarse gold from a beach deposit at the mouth of Fisher mena creek. They claim the find is richer than those at Wreek bay and emphasize the new discovery near Victoria.
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Queen City
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Wreek Bay
Revolution Reported in San Domingo Telegraphic Blackout
A revolution is reported in Port au Prince and in San Domingo with telegraphic communications disrupted. Observers deem the affair serious as all lines of telegraphy are interrupted.
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Huayti
San Domingo
Burglary on Yesler Way Reported at 419 Yesler Way
A burglar broke into the Kirckuach residence at 419 Yesler Way while the couple slept and stole jewelry including a watch several chains and some dollars. Police were notified this morning.
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G. C. Kirckuach
Yesler Way
Civil Service Commission to Review City Applicants Tonight
The civil service commission will meet tonight to pass upon applications for positions in the city departments. Examinations are set for early next month.
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Civil Service Communission
Bank Clearings Report
Bank clearings today totaled 777,440.88 dollars with a balance of 126,407.72 dollars.
Divorce suit filed as wife seeks end to 22 year marriage
Alice Maple accuses husband Robert of minimal support over 22 years and seven children. She says she has supported the family and is now seeking a divorce. Robert allegedly contributed about $25 a year to the family's support.
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Alice Maple
Robert
Major Bingham Returns From Forts Flagley Casey Worden
Quartermaster Major Bingham is expected to return today from an inspection tour of Forts Flagley Casey and Worden. Land near Fort Worden has been condemned by U S courts for military use and new buildings will begin soon. Work on a Seward refrigerator has started and should take about 80 days to complete.
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Flagley
Casey
Worden
Fort Worden
United States Courts
Seward
Alaska Central Railway Opens Office in Denny Building
The Alaska Central railway has established its office in the Denny building, signaling a formal presence in the city and aiming to improve regional rail operations and service coordination.
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The
Alaska Central Railway
Denny Building
Why Gambling Failed to Open Saturday in Seattle Tenderloin
Tied up with a double hitch in the gambling situation the article explains a split among the Clancy combination and rival factions. A $2000 monthly payment was proposed to reopen, but a minority veto and new entrants threaten a quick resolution or a fresh, lower-level gambling outbreak. Mayor Humes remains detached from negotiations as police watch for further clashes.
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Star
Guambrera
Clancys
Tenderloin
Clancy
Sullivan
Humes
Funeral for Hoo Gan Tuck, Seattle’s first Chinese Christian service
The funeral for Hoo Gan Tuck, who hanged himself last week in despondency, was held yesterday at Butterworth's chapel under a Chinese secret society's auspices. The service mixed roast pig aroma and burning prayer sticks with Christian rites as Chinaman played gospel hymns and a speaker delivered a eulogy in Tuck's native tongue. Interment followed at Lake View cemetery.
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Hoo Gan Tuck
Tuck
Lake View Cemetery
McAllister Vanishes After Domestic Scandal
McAllister South Park postmaster and street railway conductor fled Thursday night after his wife confronted him with revolver threats amid a secret affair with a younger woman. The man has not been seen since leaving without his earnings and property. Mrs. McAllister likely keeps the postmaster position as bondsmen remain liable.
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South Park
McAllister
Electric Company
Mra. McAllister
Funeral Services for John Bangs Held at Ballard Church
Funeral services for the late John Bangs were held yesterday at the First Christian Church of Ballard. The rites were under the auspices of Columbia lodge No. 3 and Shilshole lodge No. 44 A W U. Bangs was a prominent Ballard citizen.
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First Christian Church
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Columbia Lodge
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Emerson’s Body Found After Drowning Near Porter Washington
The body of James Emerson of Arlington, who drowned at Porter, Washington, nearly a month ago, was found last night. It will be brought to Seattle and embalmed by Honney and Stewart, then shipped to Arlington for interment.
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Porter, Wash
Seattle
Honney & Stewart
Laborers Sam Taylor and Henry Foley Charged in Larceny
Policeman Chipman arrested laborers Sam Taylor and Henry Foley last evening in a Washington Street saloon. They are bound over to the superior court for trial on the charge of larceny from the person after allegedly stealing several dollars from Mat O Connell.
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Henry Foley
Chipman
Mat O'Connell
Washington Street
Superior Court
Losses in Philippines War Reported by U S Officials
Washington April reports 4 3477 officers and 108 500 enlisted as the U S forces subdued the Tagalo Insurrection. Killed in action or died of wounds or disease total 3392, with 649 killed in action. Gen Guevarra’s surrender to Gen Grant marks a turning point, though Moro troubles may rise again.
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Philippines
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War Department
Sealing catch to be only half of last year in Victoria
Special to the Ftar from Victoria B C April reports the current sealing season yield will be about half of last year. The Queen City arrived from Cape Scott with 0 pelts on Otto, 75 on Fav orite, and 164 on c D Rand. Beatrice delivered 110 pelts and others under 100. last season BC coast total was 7938. The Fawn, stranded off Catalina, has been floated and sails to Victoria.
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California
Morgan Deal Discussed by Britons in Commons
London April 28 Gerald Balfour president of the Board of Trade said the government had no official information on whether English steamer companies joined the new shipping combine on the same terms as German firms. He noted the government can use a number of merchant steamers in wartime.
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Engileh Ateamship Companies
Halfour
New Salmon Combine Aimed at New York Capital
Promoters secure options on ten large salmon canneries on Puget Sound and Alaska outside the trust. They plan to float a new salmon combination in New York with a capitalization of 3 million dollars.
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Puget Sound
Alaska
New York
Lajoie Case: Court Denies Temporary Injunction
In Philadelphia on April 2 the American Baseball League petition to dissolve the temporary injunction in the Lajoie case was denied. The court found Lajoie’s answer insufficient and continued the injunction pending amendment by the Philadelphia National League Club seeking a permanent injunction.
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American Baseball League
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Uhe
Philadelphia National League Club
Sawmill strike at Jones mill prompts walkout in Portland
In Portland the sawmill union called out 75 workers from the Jones mill after the owner refused to recognize the union and raise wages. Officials fear a broader lockout could involve over 1,000 workers. Also, actress May Yohe and Putnam Bradlee Strong arrived from Italy. Yohe would not discuss future plans beyond staying off the stage.
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