Tragic Seattle Poolroom Link to San Francisco Killing
Two Seattle youths involved in a burglary case in San Francisco after frequenting a First Avenue poolroom were killed and captured. Scott Pounds, 21, died from a gunshot wound in San Francisco. his companion was arrested for burglary. The incident prompted family sorrow in Seattle as investigators noted the boys’ decline after poolroom ties.
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San Francisco
Battery St
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Rey C. Baird
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Baird
Standard Oil Company
Pounds
Valdes
Walkout promised in C P R strike
Report from August 6 indicates the Brotherhood of the Engineers the organ of firemen and the Order of Conductors negotiating with strikers may strike in sympathy. The potential walkout could halt the railway system and crop transport. Authorities note possible aid from federated unions and other railroads. General Manager Bury declines comment while Vice President Whyte favors avoidance or compromise.
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Harriman on Election and Harriman Lodge Arrival
Utah dispatch notes Edward H. Harriman laying out views on the presidential election and Republican policy. It references forthcoming arrivals for Harriman’s lodge at Pelican Lake with steamboats and launches prepared to ferry visitors.
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Pelican Lake
Harriman Lodge
May Wendt Sues for 19000 Damages Over Cable Fall
May Wendt files in superior court seeking 19000 against Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co for injuries from a falling telephone cable at Maple Leaf pt and Woodlandway on July 8.
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May Wendt
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
Maple Leaf Pt
Woeodlandway
No Candidates for County Offices Highlight Ward GOP Meeting
A Twelfth Ward Republican club gathering in Columbia last evening drew a crowd with many attendees running for county posts. The event featured substantial candidate representation among the audience.
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Twelfth Ward
Republican Club
Columbia
Power Company Sues King County Over Alleged Excess Tax
Seattle-Tacoma Power filed suit in superior court seeking 28257.55 from King County claiming the tax levy was excessive and not equitable.
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Seattle-Tacoma Power Company
King County
Henry P. Brown Elected Supreme Chancellor of Knights of Pythias
Henry P. Brown of Clebourne Texas was chosen supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias without opposition after serving as supreme vice chancellor. The election took place on August 6 in Maes.
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United Press
Maes
Henry P. Brown
Clebourne
Tex
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Knights of Pythias
Brown
Olympia 8 Libeled in Tacoma Court Action
The steamer Olym was libeled in U S court at Tacoma by John Grealish administrator of Joe Grealish estate for 10000 dollars. The ship was unloading freight at Katalla when Grealish was killed on November 29 1907.
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Olym
United States
Tacoma
John Grealish
Joe Grealish
Olympia
Katalla
Grealish
May Choose Seattle as a DNC Headquarters
The Democratic National Committee may select Seattle as one of its three national headquarters, with New York and Chicago as the others. Chairman Norman E. Mack announced the plan and asked Washington committeeman W W Denphy to assess Seattle’s suitability for an office on the Pacific coast.
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Seattle
Democratic National Committee
New York
Chicago
Norman E. Mack
Pacific Coast
Mack
W W. Denphy
Walla Walla
Washington
Funds Employes Dishonest Split of Seattle Transfer Funds
Investigators say several employees planned a systematic appropriation of company funds. Today William Miller was arrested for taking $15 from the Seattle Transfer Company and confessed to company officials. A complaint was filed by the prosecuting attorney’s office this afternoon.
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William Miller
Seattle
Miller
Seattle appeals to Supreme Court in saloon licensing dispute
An appeal to the Supreme Court was filed today by Scott Calhoun for the city of Seattle in the West Seattle saloon cases. Judge Arthur B. Griffin last Tuesday ordered City Comptroller Harry W. Carroll to issue licenses to King & Owen, H. E. Mahnken & Co., John Hartig and the Claussen Brewing association.
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Scott Calhoun
City of
Seattle
West Seattle
Arthur B. Griffin
Harry W. Carroll
King & Owen
H. E. Mahnken & Co
John Hartig
Claussen Brewing Association
Cowan Named Hospital Committee Chairman for Eagles Convention
Dr Charlie B Cowan vice president of Seattle Aerie No 1 Fra ternal Order of Eagles has been named chairman of the hospital committee for the lodge national convention in this city. The panel will oversee the welfare of about 20 000 visiting Eagles and guests and has prepared to care for any sick or injured during their stay.
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Charlies B. Cowan
Seattle Aerie No. 1
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Fernie Fire Aid Car to Be Shipped Free by Great Northern
A carload of provisions clothing and other necessaries collected by the Commercial club will be sent to Fernie British Columbia inhabitants. The Great Northern Railroad company will ship the car free of charge. Money is not coming in as rapidly as it should.
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Commercial Club
Fernie
B. C
Great Northern Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission Plans San Francisco Meeting
The Interstate Commerce Commission will meet in San Francisco on August 18 to address freight rate disputes with railroads stemming from the commission’s new tariff order on shipments of lumber from Willamette Valley points to San Francisco and potato shipments.
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San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Willamette Valley
Ty Potata
Big Crowd at Lana Park Draws Huge Daytime Attendance
The Star reports the largest crowd ever at Lana Park with many children present paid half price using coupons from The Star. The Second Family Outing Day proves highly successful with continued evening departures expected as last cars and boats leave.
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Lana Park
Wegner Seeks Statement From John Quincy Hackett
Otto F. Wegener of this city sent a dispatch to Fairbanks Alaska requesting John Quincy Hackett, allegedly the missing alibi witness, to write and sign a statement about Craemer’s innocence. Wegener has spent years seeking the genuine Hackett signatures to verify identity and believes a match would aid Craemer, who is serving a life sentence for murder.
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Otto F. Wegener
Fairbanks
Alaska
John Quincy Hackett
Henry Craemer
Craemer
Mr. Wegener
Jack Quincey
Tacoma
Wegener
Quincy
R. Wegener
Heillingham
Ims
John Quincey Hackett
Gov. Mead
Olympia
Post Office Wagon Driver Finds $50,000 Check
William Hecker, a Chicago post office wagon driver, found a $50,000 check in a driveway near the federal building and reported it to Superintendent Fred Day. The check, payable through Merchants' Loan and Trust Co, prompted notification of the trust company and a bank messenger to retrieve the funds. Hecker is said to have received several banks and a $2 bill as rewards.
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United Press
Chicago
William Hecker
Federal Building
Fred Day
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Becker
Portland man injured in burglarly attack at home
G F Fitzgerald of Portland is under care with an ugly scalp wound after a burglar broke into the Fitzgerald residence. Police search for the assailant following a night confrontation in which Fitzgerald fought the intruder until he was knocked unconscious.
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Portland
Ore
Fitzgerald
G. F. Fitzgerald
Hia
Would You Marry Him Again A Seattle Star Reader Poll
Letters from readers discuss whether they'd marry their husbands again. One Mrs. Bothell says no due to neglect and jealousy while another woman from Bothell praises a devoted, temperate husband. A third respondent references dissatisfaction but notes kindnesses and forgiveness.
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Beattie
Stard
Eity
the Star
Seattle
Queen Margherita blocks Duke d Abruzel marriage to Miss Elkins
In Como Italy on August 6 the queen at her palace near Stresa opposes the engagement of the Duke d Abruzel to Miss Katherine Elkins. An intimate friend says the queen will sever ties with the couple if they wed. The dowager has no strong objection to Miss Elkins but insists the duke marry a European princess. Senator Elkins of West Virginia may be excluded from royalty.
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Como
Italy
Stresa
Margherita
Duke d'Abruzel
Katherine Elkins
Miss Elkins
Elkins
West Virginia
Mrs Sage to Seek West Point View on Prep School Plan
Mrs. Russell Sage plans to send a representative to West Point to learn officials’ stance on a proposed preparatory school on Constitution Island in the Hudson opposite West Point. If approved, she would obtain title to the island and donate it to the government.
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United Press
New York
Russell Sage
West Point
Government
Constitution Island
Hudson River
Collector Harsper Orders Customs on Curios From Tourists
Collector F. C. Harper has instructed local customs inspectors to collect duty on curios and souvenirs brought by returning excursionists from Victoria and Vancouver when duties exceed one dollar. Previously tourists could secure free goods up to one hundred dollars.
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Collector of Customs
F. C. Harper
Victoria
Vancouver
Italian Cruiser Pugna Expected in Seattle Tomorrow
The Italian cruiser Pugna en route around the world is due to reach Seattle late tomorrow afternoon or the next morning. At a meeting of the Italian society last night the date for the officers reception and banquet was not set, pending consultation of members’ wishes.
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Pugna
Seattle
Private functions for officers and crew planned by Viscount Lo weesani
The text notes that Viscount Lo weesani, titled as commander, planned private functions for the officers and crew. It implies a formal gathering or ceremony arranged for the military unit under his command.
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Viscount Loweesani
Express man Guinn Fined For Rock Driving
Charles W. Guinn an express man paid a $5 fine in the oe court this morning for rock driving.
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Charles W. Guinn
Coats
Fourteenth Ward Republicans to Hear County Candidates
County office candidates have been invited to address the Fourteenth Ward Republicans this evening at Madrona Hall in West Seattle. The event at Madrona Hall gathers party members to hear plans and platforms from contenders seeking county offices.
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Fourteenth Ward
Madrona Hall
West Seattle
Disease outbreak among Japanese canners near Alviso
In San Jose California Aug 6 the health officer investigates a deadly Asiatic disease named heri beri found in a colony of Japanese fruit canners near Alviso. Reports say as many as 4841 cases in the camp threaten local public health.
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San Jose
Cal
Alvise
Dairyman Tabach Held on Milk Standards Charge
A warrant was issued today for Tabach a dairyman in New Mexico for selling milk below the proper standard. Tabach surrendered to authorities and was released on twenty six dollar bail.
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Tabach
Woman reports loss in Second Ave store
Mabel C. Kelly of 2105 Sixth Ave reports to police that she either lost or was robbed of a gold watch and a purse containing $70 while in a Second Ave department store.
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Mabel C. Kelly
County lease swap leads to forged dummy document
Investigators reveal a substituted dummy lease filed to favor George B. Lamping over the original agreement. The original lease included protections for the county and clear termination terms, while the dummy omits key clauses and imposes onerous conditions lifting Lamping’s hold on the property.
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James and
Jefferson Srs
George B. Lamping
James P. Agnew
Court House
Lamping
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
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