Pretty Babe Womack in New York Death Scandal
Dublin of Seattle society sees "Pretty Babe" Womack reappear amid a fatal Central Park shooting case. Samuel L. Dana, a New York bank clerk, lay wounded and died after a suspected self inflicted gunshot or possible foul play connected to Womack. Dignan's divorce from his Seattle wife was finalized quietly days before the tragedy.
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Babe” Womack
Chas Dignan
New York
Central
Babe
Robbe
Samuel L. Dana
New Amsterdam National Bank
Dana
Central Park
the Star
Seattle
Ha Washington
Beattie
Heatrice W. Dignan
Washington
Dena
Dignan
Fredrie Wood
Attor
New Trial Asked in Whittlesey Case
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Conover filed a motion for a new trial in King county v Charles F Whittlesey. Grounds include insufficient evidence to warrant the non-suit and several legal errors with exceptions taken at trial. If granted the case goes to the supreme court for a fresh trial.
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Conover
King County
Charles F. Whittlesey
Tucker
Scott
Supreme Court
Steap
Whittlesey
Wreck Reported on St. Louis & San Francisco Line
A St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed near Vinita Indian Territory this morning. Fourteen people were killed or fatally injured and several coaches overturned after the engine tender left the track.
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Vinita
I. T
Louisville and Nashville Passenger Trains Collide Near Horse Cave
A southbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train No 1 collided with a northbound train No 2 near Horse Cave this morning injuring thirty passengers and four trainmen. Engineer Rehm was seriously hurt.
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Louisville
Louieville & Nashville
Horse Cave
Rehm
Senator Bailey Visits Rosemont as Democratic Speakers Gather
Aug. 4. Senator Bailey of Texas leads a roster of prominent speakers in Rosemont including Cochran Cleveland Daniel and Gray as he meets Governor Montague of Virginia and other officials. The event marks a major Democratic campaign stop with Bailey among the big six spellbinders.
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Esopus
Bailey
Texas
Rosemont
Cochran
Cleveland
Daniel
Gray
Montague
Virginia
Forest Fire Rages Across Eight Miles Near Clackamas River
A huge fire covering eight square miles of heavy timber rages at the head of the Clackamas river in Clackamas county Oregon. Twenty camping parties are within the fire zone and many seek escape. Authorities fear possible loss of life as crews from surrounding areas converge to battle the blaze.
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Clackamas County
Oregon
Mediator Appears in Beef Butchers Strike Action
John K. Fitzpatrick national organizer for the Federation of Labor says a third party obtained the strikers consent to seek settlement with the packers. President Donnelly denies knowledge of any peace initiative while Kansas City reports a private session with the local union. stockyards remain peaceful.
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Chicago
John K. Fitzpatrick
Federation of Labor
Butchers
Kanana City
Donnelly
Kansas City
Trades Council
Old Grimes hotel burned in Seaside blaze
The historic Grimes house in Seaside Oregon was destroyed by fire last night with several narrow escapes. A. M. Applegate of Portland sustained serious injuries.
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Seaside
Ore
Grimes
A. M. Applegate
Portland
Eight Hour Rule For City Labor In Spokane Case
Judge Belt rules contractors cannot require more than eight hours a day on city work and overtime beyond eight must be paid at one and a half. City prosecutes Broad in a criminal case testing the ordinance. Supreme Court reviews constitutionality while Mayor Boyd notes no change yet as decision awaits.
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Spokane
Belt
George Giese
J. Broad
Broad
Supreme Court of the State
Richardson
Tis
Bell
Bellalso
Boyd
Beltlmot
Supreme Court Neverethelens
Prize court confiscates part of Ara bia cargo at Vladivostok
Aug 4 reports the prize court confiscating flour and railway equipment aboard the Araibia destined for Japanese ports. The steamer unloads and will be released. cases of sunk vessels are to be considered. Sunk ships include four Japanese schooners, a Japanese steamer, and a German and a British steamer. Crews are reported well cared for.
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Vladivostok
Arabia
English
Closed Portland Fights Mob Backing Promoters
In Portland Oregon authorities hold firm against gamblers seeking a hearing as 76 gamblers reportedly left for Seattle and about the same number moved to Arizona and Nevada. The city continues its moral crusade. In Cowes Edward pursues a quest aboard Emperor Wilhelm's yacht Meteor which raced with the American boat Ingomar and six others.
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Portland
Ore
Beattle
The
Sound
Arizona
Nevada
Cowfs
King Edward
Emperor Wilhelm
Meteor
Ingomar
Clerks Found Guilty In Silk Theft Case
F. Kauffman and G L McCumber were found guilty of stealing silk from Leader dry goods. Each was fined $100 by Justice Gorden. They attempted to dispose of the silk at a saloon in the restricted district. McCumber was arrested and Kauffman surrendered. Appeals planned with bonds posted.
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F. Kauffman
G. L. McCumber
Leader
Justice Gorden
McCumber
Kauffman
Contractor Robert Henningsen cited for contempt over alimony
Government contractor Robert Henningsen appeared in superior court to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for failing to pay alimony to his ex wife Mra Inga Henningsen. Judge Albertson granted time to make the payments after Henningsen proved he could not pay until money due to him was received.
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Neys Stafford & Dawes
Hinteh
Clallam County
Hatch
Chartie Dignan
Seattle
Miss Womack
Merchants Cafe
Second Avenue
Burke
Dignan
Kate
Dana
Iown
Mr. Dignan
Presbyterian Hospital
Seventieth Street
Madison Avenue
Martha Washington Hotel
Yoong
H. W. Digfan
Robert Henningsen
Mra Inga Henningsen
Albertson
Henningeen
Woman Self Injures Wrist and Ankle in Idaho Ranch Home
In Rawsonville Idaho on Monday Mrs H P Hankinson locked herself in her room at a ranch two miles from town and severed the arteries in her wrists and ankles with a razor. Her husband found her unconscious in the evening and she may survive. Several children present. No cause given. She is described as Scandinavian and well educated.
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Rawsonville
Idaho
H. P. Hankingon
Lyons Hanged for Murder in Paterson Robbery Case
John Lyons was hanged in Paterson New Jersey today for the murder of John Christian whom he had betrayed in an attempted robbery four years ago.
West Seattle Fatal Whirligig Accident Claims Boy
Louis York aged nine died in West Seattle from a fall off an improvised whirligig while playing with friends. The plank contrivance spun rapidly, Louis fell and struck his head on a stump. He was rushed home and died at 2 o'clock despite medical aid from Dr. L O Finet.
Russians Driven Back at Port Arthur in Last Line Defense
Word from Newchwang reports Russians at Port Arthur pushed to their final line of defense as Japanese artillery of 350 guns engages. Tokyo dispatch notes General Oku says the enemy retreated northward since August 2 and Japan occupied Hai Cheng and Newehwang on August 3, thirty miles northeast of the port.
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Newchwang
Port Arthur
Washington, Ang
Oku
Hai Cheng
Newehwang
Chamberlain Begins Again in London Campaign
Joseph Chamberlain reopened his protectionist drive with a speech to a large Wetbeck audience in London as he resumes campaigning after a pause.
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Chamberlain
Bert Newn Ane
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Wetbeck
Messenger Arrives with Czars Letter to King Edward
Birmingham dated dispatch reports a messenger arriving in London from St. Petersburg with patches and an autograph letter from the czar to King Edward, taken to Cowes. Cabinet members reviewed the dispatches, then another envoy departed for Moscow.
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Birmingham
Post Today
London
St. Petersburg
Edward
Cowes
Senator Hoar Improves After Illness
Senator Hoar, after several days of illness, passed a comfortable night and showed improved condition in Worcester Massachusetts.
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Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Rehearing in the DeLaunay Case
Attorney F. fr Sayre for Scott DeLauney seeks rehearing after the steamer Cal lam disaster near Port Townsend. John Birmingham, supervising marine inspector, plans to travel to hear new evidence in the case tomorrow in San Francisco.
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F. Fr. Sayre
Scott DeLauney
Clallam
Port Townsend
John Birmingham
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Sayre
License Revocation Challenge Sparks Hearing Demand
Inspectors revoked the license of Mr. Delauney and sought a hearing with Mr. Birmingham. He remains confident his client will regain the license after the examination.
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Spectors
Delauney
Bircmingham
Wilson to probe beef trust. trip in quest of cattle producers
Washington dispatch says Secretary of Agriculture Wilson left the capital for a Western tour to personally investigate the beef trust impact on cattle producers. In a separate matter, Al-Ki Point residents ask county commissioners to grant city status as a fourth class municipality.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington Dispatch
Wilson
Beef Trust
Al-Ki Point
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