Dana Exonerates Babe in Central Park Shooting
Samuel L. Dana, mortally wounded, exonerates Beatrice Dignan alias Mia Dignan Dana from blame in the Central Park shooting. He admits firing the shot but refuses to reveal details or motives. Dignan’s whereabouts are unclear. her lawyer says she may return if pursued.
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Presbyterian Hospital
New York
Samuel L. Dana
Babe" Womack
Seattle
Central Park
Dignan
William Cummings
Cummings Sayr
Rahway
N. J
Beatrice Womack Dignan- Dana
Dana
Mia
Babe” Womack
Beattie
Ell
Charles Dignan
Mre Dignan
Washington
Herta Wee
Fred Dale Weed
Mra Duignan
Dexter Horton will and generous bequests draw Seattle probate
The Dexter Horton estate, valued near 1.5 million, is probated in Seattle. The will bequeaths 5000 to Young Men's Christian Association and 10000 to an Orphans' home, plus 5000 to several Methodist Protestant boards. Kansas City and local institutions receive cash for education and missionary work. Executed 1903, the plan details blocks in Seattle and New York, other legacies to daughters Caroline and Mrs. Jones, grandchildren, and charitable trust provisions.
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Seattl
Young Men's Christian Association
Orphans’ Home
Ladies’ Relief Society
Horton
Methodist Protestant University
Kansas City
Kan
Board of Home Missions
Methodist Protestant Church
Weat Lafayette
Board of Foreign Missions
Summerfield
Eda Driggs
Dexter Hor
Superior Court
Dexter Horton
New York
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Seattle
Third Avenue
Hi. Whitworth
Clarence J. White
W. G. Jones
Alfred Briggs
Mr. Horton
Arabella Horton
Seneca Street
Caroline Hortonte
Nettie Jones
Mra
Rebecca Briges
Lake View
Everett
Frank P Lewis
Pancakes Sparked Bride’s Tragic Action in Denver
Attie Bieffieban, three weeks married, took carbolic acid after her husband criticized her pancakes. The incident occurred in Denver on August 5, with local authorities reporting the suicide. The same date in London saw Baron Magneht, the Japanese minister, release an official count of the dead.
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Denver
Colo
Attie Bieffieban
London
Baron Magneht
Russian commander Kuropatkin pressured after heavy losses
Reports claim Russian forces suffered about 2000 casualties around Hai Cheng and Liao Yang after battles near Yushulinten and Yant. At Simucheng Japanese units reported 194 dead and 666 wounded, while 700 Russians died on the field and were buried. Kuropatkin appears overwhelmed.
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Hai Cheng
Liao Yang
Yushulinten
Yant
Simucheng
Russian General Kuropatkin Under Heavy Japanese Pressure
Reports from St Petersburg on August 5 describe Gen Kuropatkin's precarious position as three Japanese armies trap him north of Halicz. Peterhoff lights burn through the night as czar and ministers monitor updates. The public anxiously awaits news of a decisive engagement and fears a retreat or stalled communications.
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ST. Petersburg
Kourpatkin
Hal Cig
Peterhoff Palace
Gen. Kuropatkin
Judge Parker Resigns as Chief Justice of Court of Appeals
Judge Parker arrived in Albany at 1:00 PM and went to the court of appeals to confer with fellow judges. He submitted his resignation to Secretary of State O'Brien at 2:30 PM, effective immediately.
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Court of Appeals
Parker
State O'Brien
Miners Arrested Over Cedar River Pollution Case
Warrants issued for Cedar Mountain Coal Company managers John T Campion and T B Arrese amid complaints of polluted Cedar River waters near Kenton. Citizens of Jesaquah and others prepare legal action as authorities seek charges for water contamination. Corey denies poisoning claims while admitting coal washing polluted the Sammammish area. Pierce County actions yield no result.
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Riof
Cedar River
John T. Campion
T. Barrese
Timar
Allen
Reynolds
Sammammish
Corey
Pierce County
Wild Bull in Tunnel Delays Burlington Passengers
A wild bull blocked train No. 6 inside the tunnel between Stampede and Martin delaying service for two hours last night. Rail workers kept the passenger train out for safety as the animal dodged the engine and doubled on the tracks before being driven away. The bull escaped from a stock car earlier en route to the coast.
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Burlington
Martin
TO BOWL BY WIRE RANGED MATCH NEXT MONDAY
A telegraph bowing contest is planned between San Francisco alleys and Columbia alleys of Francisco. One game, then results by wire to each city before the next match begins. San Francisco team includes BE McMuh en A Eileworth EF H Julien and A and A Thorpe with substitutes L B Mayer. Beattie team members are Manken Davis Reiner Scherrer and Jenkins.
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Columbia
Francisco
Thoop
Arine
San Francisco
McMuhen
A. Eileworth
EF. H. Julien
A. Thorpe
L. B. Mayer
Beattie
Manken
Davis
Reiner
Scherrer
Jenkins
Floto Circus Delights Seattle Crowd With Daring Acts
Flo to show filled the tent with a two hour program of novelty acts and clever stunts. Elephants trained dogs Irish jig and aerialists wowed the audience with impressive feats. Mile Vallecita tamed large felines and the clown humor pleased young and old as the troupe toured Seattle.
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Floto
Ellet
Mile
Vallecita
Seattle
Explosions Kill Two at Mayana Fireworks Factory
An explosion at the Mayana fireworks factory on Aug 5 killed two workers and fatally injured five others. Rescue teams evacuated several employees as investigators began inspecting the blast site.
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Mayana
Charles Schwab Plans European Business Trip and Car Purchase
Charles Schwab recently returned from a brief Europe trip and admitted he had spent two hundred million on his ventures. He expects to travel abroad again later this year to pursue business and will take delivery of a ten horsepower car built for him in France.
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Bert News
Charles Behwab
Europe
Han
Schwab
France
Slump Hits Wheat Market On August 5 Reported
A sharp drop in September wheat prices followed reports of deteriorating crop conditions in the north and west. Traders aimed to profit from the rise, pushing futures down while September corn traded around 48 1 8 cents.
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Scrippe News
Ennemc Rae
Gye
Streetcar Conductor Drowned in Lake Union
James E. Mathinson, a Seattle Electric Green Lake division conductor, fell from his car into Lake Union and drowned yesterday afternoon. A one hour search led to the recovery of his body in eighty feet of water, brought to the surface by Terry McCormick. Coroner Hoye deemed the death accidental and no inquest was held. Mathinson, unmarried, 25, boarded at 1 Minor avenue and had recently received a 30 day leave starting Monday.
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James E. Mathinson
Seattle Electric Company
Green Lake
Lake Union Boulevard
Terry McCormick
Maiden Avenue
McCormick
Hoye
Whonney-Watson
Mathinson
Mathineon
Dredge
Ned
Old Men Robbed and Bound in Lonely Cabin
In Tacoma on Aug 5, two elderly men Timber and a companion were robbed at a remote Stellagroom area cabin. Two strangers forced entry, threatened with revolvers, and stole $29.60 before tying the victims and fleeing. Sheriff’s deputies investigate, descriptions are scant due to poor light.
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the Star
Tacoma
Stellagroom
Matt Timber
Timber
Deps Utiles
Electric theft shocks Tacoma amid meter mystery
City Electrician Thorne uncovers widespread electricity theft in Tacoma with cases including a lodging house where every room drew power while meters showed only six cents for the month. Fourteen other suspected thefts are under investigation. Dr A T E Campbell of Liberty Indiana dies at 58 in Seattle. body to be shipped home.
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Tacoma
City
Thorne
City Electrician
A. T E. Campbell
Liberty
Ind
Samuel Campbell
Campbell
Seattle
Hanve
Burda
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Attle
Floto Circus
F. BR. Birch
Reno Racine
J. M. Keith
Keith
Mies Racine
Scott T. Launey
Clallam
St. Paul
Nome
Sam Francisco
Charley
Lake Union
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