Mysterious lynching of farmer in Abotin Waah county
Special to The Star reports William Hamilton, a farmer accused of murdering 12 year old Mabel Richards, was seized by a mob of over 860 men from a jail at Abotin Waah. They overpowered guards, hanged him from a telegraph pole, then dispersed. Police expect no arrests. The victim was a popular girl from a prominent family.
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William Hamilton
Abotin
Waah
Mabel Richards
Erlow
Hamilton
Mamilton
Burglaries Hit Beacon Hill Neigh borhood Last Night
Burglars struck Beacon Hill last night robbing three homes on Thirteenth and Fourteenth avenues South. Frank Owens 7166 Thirteenth avenue South lost 11 dollars and a large revolver after entry via a cut screen pantry window. W Benton 201 Fourteenth avenue South and D D Stingerland 2000 Fourteenth avenue South also reported break ins. Entry at Benton used a pried front window. Stingerland used a pass key. Small value items and a few dollars were taken.
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Beacon Hill
Frank Owens
Thirteenth Avenue South
Barck
W. Benton
DD. C. Stingehend
Elsc
Benton
Fourteenth Avenue South
Stingerland
Degenerate Van Horst Weeps at Mention of Mother in Confession
George Van Aanelt, now known as George Van Horst, cries at his mother's name while confessing crime. He says he has spent his life a thief, spent youth in Victoria, Canada, and served six years for burglary. Police describe him as a sexual pervert and degenerate influenced by prison. He led detectives to recover watches stolen from Klondike mine owner I Appy, hidden atop a coal bunkers pile, while vowing not to be handcuffed.
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George van Aanelt
George van Horst
Tesl
Stenling
van Moret
British Columbia
Victoria
van Horst
T. & Lappy
Klondike
Guld
King Street
Lerch
Ike Kitty Bird
Peerle
Antigmna
Beattie Tan
Chipf
Jack
Joan
James Willardson
Albertson
Willardson
Willardeon
Tragic Death of Fireman Voelger in Interurban Accident
George Voelger a fireman on a steam shovel was killed when a freight car ran him down six miles south of Auburn at 2 40 this morning. The car dragged his mangled body about six feet before stopping. Coroner Hoye and Deputy Coroner Wiltslein investigated. Voelger aged several years possibly had a brother in Ta ttle. No inquest planned.
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George Voelger
Auburn
Ifelens
Hoye
Wiltslein
Voelger
Wiltste
Tatelle
Voeiger
Local residents named in regional notices
Edward Ratson and Edith, both of Minnesota, along with Morez of Bremerton and Avis Cowan of Michigan are listed in a regional notice.
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Edward Ratson
Edith
Minnesota
Morez
Bremerton, H
Avis Cowan
Legal 86E
Michigan
Receiver Appointed for Kent Shingle Mill Co
Superior Judge Albertson in the afternoon appointed Frank Meares as receiver for the Kent Shingle Mill Co on Burpee & Lennon's creditor petition alleging insolvency. The appointment follows an application by the creditors likely to protect claims and assets.
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Albertson
Kent Shingle Mill Co
Burpee & Lennon
Frank Meares
Body found in Duwamish River near Meadows stables
The body of an unidentified man was found in the Duwamish River near The Meadows stables around 1 PM. Police were alerted, Deputy Coroner Isham was summoned, and the body was taken to the Bonney-Watson morgue for examination. Wheat prices were reported in Chicago trading.
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Duwamish
Hoye
Isham
Bonney-Watson
Fire at Police Chief Sullivan Sparks Public Critique
A letter to John Sullivan, Beattie police chief, condemns inaction and alleged malfeasance. The writer accuses the department of neglect, cites recent crimes, and calls for his resignation to protect taxpayers. The piece contrasts Sullivan’s character with alleged official failures.
Women Arrested in Brooklyn Robbery Case
Annie Lewis, also known as Annie Piggott, with Millie Mo feo and Alice Winters, were arrested on Second Avenue for robbing a man whose name is unknown to police. Victim booked. three suspects well known locally. Police theory suggests money may have been dropped back into the victim’s pocket.
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Annie Lewis
Annie Piggott
Millie Mofeo
Alice Winters
Second Avenue
Jal
Jennings
Runnel
Te Station
Hite
Moran
Bullias
Shares
Seale + co son
Lewis
Vie
Annie Lewte
Vietim
F Roamel
Jenhinge
More Trouble Brewing at Beattie Street Railway Union
A union meeting is planned for Sunday morning at 16 o clock to demand the Beattie Electric Co to honor an agreement that the company reportedly violated. Union officers refuse to reveal the agenda as labor circles say leadership may push steps to enforce the accord. The delay by the chamber committee appointed by Mayor Humes and others provokes discontent among carmen who fear inaction and consider taking action themselves.
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Chamber of Commerce
Beattie Street Railway Meiployes
Beattie Eieetric Company
Diesatisfaction
Fritom T
Portland Eagles Disband in Powell District Scandal
Portland Ore August 6 The Northwest lodge controversy leads District President Flynn to order the Portland Acre of Eagles to disband and to seize charter papers. Deputy McNamee in Portiendé to carry out actions amid a widespread scandal among prominent Portland members.
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Aerie
Flynn
Ing
McNamee
Portiendé
Portland
Eagles
Ore
Fainting Patrolman Collapses During Washington Day Parade
Patrolman Ben Thompson fainted on Second Avenue during the Washington day parade this afternoon. He toppled onto the street car track, injuring the back of his head, and was carried to a curb area by Patrolmen Landwehr and Humes before a patrol wagon arrived.
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Ben Thompson
Ilness
Second Avenue
Ward
Thompson
Landwehr
Humes
Patrolman Thompson Returns to Duty After Illness
A patrolman who had been on leave for several days gradually revived and attended the parade this morning though he was barely able to sustain duty.
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Thompson
Explosion kills three in Hartford nitro magazine blast
In Hartford Indiana a nitro glycerine magazine exploded at about 1 pm. Three men were killed in the blast. The cause remains unknown.
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Hartford
Ind
Escaped convicts spotted near Folsom and Webber Creek gang
Report says three convicts from the Freeian ranch near Folsom were seen in Model Valley yesterday. Bloodhounds failed to trail them as one guard and two others helped at the ranch. Case was seen at Shingle Springs. trail joined by two men, all four moving south as part of the Webber Creek gang.
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Folsom
Cal
Freeian Ranch
Model Vailey
Bhingle Springs
Case
Webber Creek
Market Opens Frightened on Sharp & Hrgan News
New York stock market opened with excitement and weakness as prices fell within minutes and new lows appeared. Reports say Sharp & Hrgan and Sharp & Bryan face failure tied to a rapid securities shrinkage. Liabilities exceed 5000 dollars, while the exchange holds several million in stock assets, unsettled by the downturn.
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New York
Sharp & Hrgan
Sharp & Bryan
Ancete
Stock Exchange
Muributt
Match &Od
The
Hatch
Delinquent Contractors Back Before City Works Board
At a special public works meeting two contractors faced the board for unfinished city projects. J Kalberg and C J Erickson were singled out for delays with two weeks given to complete the work or it will be reassigned under city authority. The board will inspect Melrose avenue water main work and base its ruling on findings.
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Board of Public Works
Seston
Thompson
J. Kalberg
C. J. Erickson Kalberg
Kalbere
Melrose Avenue
Pirickson
Divorce Granted After Ten Years of Incompatibility
Arthur Goranson, longshoreman, and Mrs Ella Goranson were granted a divorce by Superior Judge Albertson on incompatibility. Mrs Goranson resumes maiden name Mila Stark and takes custody of their 15 year old son while living in New York.
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Arthur Goranson
Ella Goranson
Albertson
Deeres
Goraneon
United States
Australia
Neon
Sweden
Moral
Fleth
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Mra Goranson
Rock Island Officials Reach Wage Increase Amid Impending Strike
In Rock Island, officials meet with O R C head Clark and Railway Trainmen leaders as a strike appears likely. Out of about 2000 members only 17 oppose a walkout, while General Manager Goodnow announces a wage rise of 12 to 16 percent. The company claims a complete surrender was made.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
Goodnow
Alaska Line To Build 264-Foot Steamer For Seattle Victoria Run
The Alaska Hiteamship Co will construct a 264 foot steamer for the Seattle Victoria route. It will be the largest on the run, and Victoria officials plan harbor improvements to allow vessels of this size to enter.
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Alaska Bsteamship Company
Seattle-Victoria Run
Star
Tacoma
Alaska Hiteamship Co
Seattle-Victoria
Toria
Philippine constabulary subdues head hunters in Lepanto and Bontoo
Advices from the war department report the Philippines constabulary have begun forceful suppression of head hunters in Lepanto and Bontoo provinces. Capt Nathors and 100 Igorrote volunteers pursue insurgents to teach a punitive lesson. Villages along the coast suffer raids as smallpox and cholera are declared eradicated in Manila.
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Philippine Constabulary
Lepanto
Bontoo
Washington, D. CC
War Department
Philippines Constabulary
Nathors
Washington Day at the Carnival Parade and Events
The Washington Day carnival parade left Beventh and Pike at 12:20 PM with eight floats depicting Beattie history and state industries. Gov Meuride and staff, Mayor Humes, and National Guard units led the procession, followed by civil and union groups. Tonight features Meier's band, a governor address, Queen Augusta gifts, shaving contests, log rolling, and a loop-the-loop barrel of love ride. Daylight excursion to Victoria offered August 6 and 8.
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Washington
Beventh and Pike
First Avenue
Beattie
Butlers’ Union
Meire
Poble
National Guard
Meuride
Humes
Ae West
ISER
Aio
Stessus Bathae
W. Co
Rust
Carnivel
Meiers
McBride
Senate
Queen Augusta
Albert Hanson
L. J. Moore
Horseshoers’ Union
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van Asselt
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Roc
Chef OF Police Sullivan
John Sullivan
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Mance Lewis
George
Wheeler Way
Lewie
San Francisco
Business Men's Peace Committee
Dne
Kempeter
Grant
Rth
Beattie Kiect
Portland Eagles
Baker City
Victoria Batardeau
Bunday
Aumuet
Cambridge
Louise
Barnes
Los Angeles
Hal
Sheelsime
Maine
Kalberg
Goranson
Ave
Brown
Boren Avenue
BIG Sound Steamer
Manila
Nita Wright
Haberdaskery
Lactivas Misttiaen
First Avenue Briow
Fem Les¢ Piper
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York Addition
Little Green
Main
Renton
Washington Street
York Station
Field, Patten & Taggart
Haller
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