Lyts Charged With Homicide In Wife Killing
An information filed in the superior court charges Lyts with murder in the first degree for the shooting death of his divorced wife Mrs Lyts at their home 1708 Avenue last Sunday. The coroner's jury found no evidence linking him to deliberate killing. The testimony describes a rifle fired twice as a test load was checked, then it exploded killing the wife. A 1 year old son may have pulled the rifle from the table leading to the fatal shot. the boy testified he did not touch the weapon and fear kept him silent.
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Les Lyts
E Lyts
Lyte
Real bullets in mock battle shock Tacoma unit
Rumor spread that real bullets were used by a company in the sham fight yesterday making the skirmish uncertain. Military officials promise rigid inspection to ensure Robali cartridges are not used in soldiers’ ammunition.
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Tacoma
Man Accused Of Wife Murder Breaks Jail
San Francisco August 6 Gregoroff, charged with the murder of his wife on July 3, is at large after escaping from Lane Hospital where he was under treatment for a self infliction wound. He fled during a court exercise period, slipping through the engine room after a guard’s distraction.
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San Francisco
Je Gregoroff
Lane Hospital
Gregoroff
Tal
Eusftedian
Healy to Start Firemen's Union Organizing Push
Timothy Healy, international head of the Brotherhood of Firemen, arrives in Seattle to organize local unions here and has already started efforts in Tacoma and Everett. Healy cites long shifts and harsh conditions and says a humane union is needed to improve the men’s work life.
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International
The
Brotherhood of Jonary
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Labor Temple
Healy
Mrs Bowen Found Dead in Lake Tahoe Near Glenbrook Inn
Telegraph dispatches report the body of Mrs John J Bowen of Seattle found about six miles from Glenbrook Inn Nevada. Her husband Mr Bowen is ill at his sister's home in Seattle and Mrs Bowen aged 61 spent much of her life traveling before her death.
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John J. Bowen
Seattle
Glenbrook Inn
Nevada
Bowen
East Pike
Machinery Commission
Portland
San Francisco
Tatum
Mob hunts accused assailant near Buckner Missouri
Armed mob with guns and clubs pursues a negro near Buckner after an alleged attack on Clara Bladus a 15 year old girl near Independence. A second black man was captured and spirited away by authorities. Reports say both linked to the assault.
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Kansas City
Buckner
Clara Bladus
Independence
Thug Kills Cleveland Lawyer Near Euclid Heights Home
William A. Rice, wealthy Cleveland lawyer, was shot near his Euclid Heights residence. He died after being found with two bullet wounds above the right eye. The crime prompted a $5,000 reward from the Cleveland Law Club for the arrest and conviction of the killer.
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Cleveland
William A. Rice
Euclid Heights
Cleveland Law Club
Rice
Myron T. Herrick
Falling Mantel Kills a Child in Bellingham
In Bellingham on August 6 Leola Elizabeth Manning daughter of A C Manning owner of a logging camp at Lake Samish died in St Luke's hospital after a mantel weighing 300 pounds toppled from an open fireplace. Her father suffered a skull fracture in a separate accident nearby.
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Bellingham
Leola Elizabeth Manning
A. C. Manning
Lake Samish
St. Luke's Hospital
Leela
Madrid Concessions to Clericals Amid Church Rift
In Madrid on August 6 1923 the government first offered concessions to the clericals since the Vatican dispute began. The ministry pledges no interference with Catholic worship tomorrow and hints at further concessions if no anti monarchy demonstrations occur. Supporters fear anti clerical factions may join a broader uprising if church power is curtailed.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Vatican
Build Strong Case Against Col Cooke at Fort Lawton Court Martial
Testimony in the Fort Lawton court martial alleges Col George F Cooke loaned enlisted men sums on personal notes. Quartermaster Sergeant Cuffe says he lent $1,500 to the colonel. Evidence links Private Lane’s $10,000 government theft to misreported loans. Prosecution to rest Monday. arguments set for Friday. Wagner band concert at Leiths Park noted.
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George F. Cooke
Fort Lawton
Cuffe
Lane
Bergman
Jeff Davis
Dog finds body of lost boy near Springdale
The body of 12 year old Johnny O'Hare, son of Willam O'Hare, was found nine miles from Springdale. The boy and his hunting dog disappeared after a hill hunt and the dog returned alone prompting a search. The body was located late last night, bruised and crushed beneath a log.
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Springdale
Wash
Johnny O'Hare
Willam O'Hare
Johnny
McNeal claims recount after Kansas canvas shows Anthony lead
Topeka Kansas August 5 T A McNeal Javoreed who opposed Congressman D R Anthony asserts returns show a plurality for Anthony of only votes He probably will demand a recount charging ballots cast for him were counted for his opponent Official canvas of the returns from the precincts began this morning and will take at least two days.
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Topeka
T. A. McNeal
Javoreed
D. R. Anthony
Anthony
McNeal
Boy Drowns As Tide Comes In In Tacoma
Tacoma report says 9-year-old Frank Fiusterbaver Jr. drowned in the middle waterway while wading with other children. His body was found at midnight after he reportedly stepped into a hole during low tide. his father is Frank Fiusterbaver Sr., a baker.
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Tacoma
Frank Fiusterbaver
Railroads Kill 350 A Month Reported In 1916 Data
Washington August 6. A statement by the News Commerce Commission shows 1,100 persons killed and 21,223 injured in railroad accidents during January through March, an increase of 466 deaths and 6,110 injuries from the prior year. Electric railroads recorded relatively few fatalities with 19 deaths and 699 injuries in the first quarter.
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Washington
News Commerce Commission
Crawford’s Wife Files Divorce Suit and Restraining Order
Charles H Crawford owner of Crawford's bar on Siath av was served with divorce papers before leaving Seattle on his private yacht Princess Chimay. Mrs Crawford won a restraining order blocking withdrawal of 15000, disposition of 500 jewelry, and sale of property. The couple wed in New York on January 6 1903.
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Crawford
Siathav
Princess Chimay
Sheriffa
New York
Women’s Commercial club names three new speakers
Mrs. Perry Rose Mrs. Mabel Glute and Mrs. Lillian Sewell joined as new members and spoke at yesterday’s meeting held at the Washington Annex.
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Perry Rose
Mabel Glute
Lillian Sewell
Women's Commercial Club
Washington Annex
University Library Branch Opens with Mayor and Clique Speeches
The University branch of the public library was formally opened last night. Mayor Gill gave a speech and others spoke while music was provided by the University Improvement Club.
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University
Gill
University Improvement Club
Apache lynching by mob shocks Paris crowd
In Paris last night a mob hanged an Apache after he killed a pedestrian during an arrest attempt. A gendarme tried to seize the outlaw in a central street. the accused fired and killed a bystander before the mob strung him to a lamp post and dispersed.
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Paris
Six Republicans Back Crumpacker for Speaker in Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 6 six Republican congressional candidates and party leaders endorsed EB D Crumpacker of the Tenth Indiana district to replace Joseph G. Cannon as speaker. They pledged Crumpacker their support and adopted resolutions endorsing him as Cannon's successor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Cannon
EB D Crumpacker
Indiana
Crumpacker
Cannon
Curtis Denies Bribery in Indian Land Hearings
Senator Curtis denies bribery allegations in a Congress inquiry into Indian land bills and a proposed grant involving the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. Testimony includes claims of commissions related to land deals and a witness, McMurray, accused of offering money to withdraw opposition.
Births and Marriages Report From Heatile and Seattle
Nine boys and four girls born in Heatile yesterday. Twenty one marriage licenses were issued in Seattle yesterday.
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Heatile
Marrage Lcenses
Seattle
Hold Up Stage Kill Driver and Loot $18000
Four armed bandits ambushed a stage near Camp Mogéion in Bilver City area killing Mexican driver Domingues and fleeing with 18000 dollars worth of gold and silver bullion. The bullion was abandoned in a deserted cabin as sheriffs pursue the bandits into the mountains. No passengers were aboard the stage at the time.
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Colo
Jose
BE. Dominflex
Mogolon Mountain
Camp Mogéion
Sovcorio and
Ernestine Mining Company
Denver
Domingues
Garfield Foes Overcome by Washington Bosses in Ohio Nomination
In a chaotic Ohio Republican convention Garfield races to secure support as Taft loyalists push a platform praising Ballinger Morganiem and privilege. Howland balks at a minority report, Garfield appeals in vain, and delegates press toward a Washington backed platform. Complaints proceed to Seattle.
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Resolutions Committee
Paul Howland
Platform Committee
Taft
Ballinger
Howland
Ballingeriem
Morganiem
Alice’s Cigarettes Stir Washington Society Debates
Washington society and diplomatic corps members are seen smoking in public, including the German ambassador’s wife and American diplomats. The incident spreads to New York and prompts debate on whether Alice is unfairly targeted for smoking as the daughter of her father, with Seattle women weighing in on double standards.
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New York City
Alice
Seattle
King Alfonso in Narrow Escape on Lipton Yacht
King Alfonso and a party including Spanish and English officers and Sir Thomas Lipton watched a topmast break and fall on Lipton's yacht The Shamrock near Cowes Isle of Wight No one was hurt but the king showed agitation and nerves after two accidents since his arrival in England The incident followed a near submersion of a landing float at Southampton when a barge struck it.
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Isle of Wight
King Alfonso
Thomas Lipton
Lipton
Alfonso
England
Southampton
Farmlands and Acreage Offered by Jackson Realty
Real estate listings describe multiple farm tracts near Centralia and Gray's Harbor, including 40 acres with house and barn, 28 acres of rich bottom land, and 76 acres near Lewis county. Prices range from 2 000 to 4 000 dollars with easy terms and down payments. several plots include orchards, timber, and water access. The notices push quick purchase with terms and highlight proximity to markets, schools, and transportation.
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Jackson Realty & Loan CO
Chehalis River
Good Town
Twin Cities
Gray's Harbor
Pacific Coast
Centralia
Lewis County
Salzer
Bailey
Cotterill Read Out Of Republican Party In Fracas
George F. Cotterill a Democratic state senator and Senate candidate was declared out of the Republican Party by John L. Wilson at a Grand Opera House meeting. Cotterill, absent during the event, reportedly packed the meeting with Democrats and later confronted Wilson in the street.
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George F. Cotterill
State Senate
United States Senate
John L. Wilson
Opera House
Cotterill
Grand Opera House
Sullivan Brothers to Fight Pay-Per-Enter Car Rules in Court
John L. Sullivan and his brother, owners of the American Catering company, sue the Beattie Electric Co. over crowding on pay-as-you-enter street cars. They allege a conductor and inspectors assaulted the brothers after they refused to sit and were forced from the car at Broadway and Pine. The case, with attorney John Perry and about 20 onlookers ready to testify, aims to overturn the platform rule as unsafe and unfair.
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John L. Sullivan
American Catering Company
Broadway
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Sullivan Boys
John Perry
John L
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