Boy Bandit Van Moret Hints At Guilt In Seattle Crimes
The boy bandit George Van Moret confessed to two robberies in Beattie and Seattle, claiming he will stop. He told police he did not commit safework and blamed an accomplice for the Lippy diamonds. Van Moret was bound over to the superior court for trial and plans to plead guilty.
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Beattie
George van Moret
van Horst
Ineas
Seattle
Sondactor Jennings
Madrona Park
van Horst Em
Poe
Jacely
van Meret
Johnson and Lippy
Thal
Trummy
Lippy
van Moret
Juathee George
Aupertor Court
Telephone steamer Telephone haunts Paget Sound revival plan
The Arrow Steametto line’s Stern Wheel Telephone, once famed on the Columbia River for speed, faces a troubled history of fires and wrecks. After rehabilitation by current owners, it aims to operate again on Puget Sound, with past incidents including a hotel fire and a near capsize noted.
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Arrow Steametto Company
Telephone
Portland
Paget
Columada
Ford
Upper
Amtoria
Cetumna
William Larkine
Lamelle Duries
Nee
Epee
Columbia
Arrow
Owen Pasty
Beattie Plant Destroyed by Morning Fire
A Beattie company plant at Hatlroad avenue south was completely destroyed by a blaze reported at 11:09 this morning. Investigators were not yet certain of the cause as flames swept the vacant site.
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Beattie Company
Fire Snares Variety Iron Works Plant Amid High Wind
A blaze struck the Variety Iron Works plant near First Avenue and Connecticut Street as a heavy wind drove sparks from a passing engine toward stored excelsior. Fire crews saved the building after about a half hour of effort, with about 60 insurance coverage reported and the machinery having been moved a month earlier.
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Ion Works
Cook
First Avenue
Connecticut Street
Bank Tax Reassessment Sparks Board Deliberation
The county board of equalisation plans to raise bank personal tax assessments from 40 to 100 percent of their cash value. Banks will likely contest the boost as Braddstreet and others protest unscanned books and reports. Specific cases show increases for Spangenberg, Maloney, and Heer man Millmenthal, while Puget Sound Machinery Depot and Ryan & Thompson await decision.
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Ternoon
Bank Aasta
Bradstreet Comimerie
Ita
G Spangenberg
Tommy Ryan Wounded During Opium Raid in Portland
In Portland on August 7 1907 Tommy Ryan was wounded while officers raided an opium joint. He is not believed to be seriously injured as he tried to escape.
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Portland, Or
Tommy Ryan
Gibbons Falls Ill After Papal Audience
After a papal audience Cardinal Gibbons grew ill and was moved to a hotel. Doctors ordered him to leave Rome to escape the heat, but he plans to attend the pope's coronation. A note to Catholics nationwide informs of Sarto's election to the papacy.
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Rome
Gibbons
Wan Rer
Bundey
Washington, D.C
Falconio
United States
Sarto
Divorce Residency Question Sparks Court Argument
The morning session debated whether a divorce petition must allege the plaintiff’s county of residence. Judge Albertson postponed ruling after remarks by Judge Maria and Todd, noting many cases list only state residency. The Vanderageinet Vanderpool matter was continued pending a legal ruling on county residence.
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Todd
Albertacne
Maria
Albertson
Washington
King County
Divorced gambler Sundwall seeks separation from Amelia Gundwall
John A Sundwall a set machine gambler who prospered during the wire open era was granted a divorce from Amelia Gundwall by Judge Alberton on grounds of incompatibility. They had reconciled after a prior divorce and remarried two years ago. Sundwall testified of a hostile marriage citing his wife as untruthful and vindictive. They have a daughter over twenty one. Property was settled out of court. A separate note mentions sparks from a wedding engine causing minor fire on a bridge with rapid response by a county patrolman.
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John A. Sundwall
Hin
Amelia Gundwall
Juder Alberton
Sundwall
Pbs
Sie
Local Carnival Crew Enjoys Day at The Star Grounds
The Southern Carnival company led by Manager Matt Relas entertained a group of newsboys and theater staff at the grounds. They rode the Ferris wheel and camel, viewed animals, and praised Relas for his hospitality as they toured tents and attractions.
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Matt Relas
Southern Carnival Company
Star Boys
Hetes
Ridhe
Hahoate
Struck Rock Under Investigation by Marine Inspectors
Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turner investigated a wrecked vessel scene and found evidence suggesting a collision with a reef and obstruction. Captain Exierman had contested the accident at the time. The inspectors will announce their decision in a few days.
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Peetertag
Whitney
Turner
Exierman
Double Hanging and Robbery Case Reported
The article notes two men, Wil Hudeon and an unnamed companion, executed by hanging for highway robbery. Licenses to wed Howard J Betasey and Margaret A MB of Beattle, and others from Portland and Seattle, are cited. Police arrested several individuals, including J. Green, for possessing a one-tael can of ungramped op, with possible charges under U.S. law.
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J. Que W. Green
Officee Darema Let Might
United States
Telegraph steamer to sail from Everett to Galinery dock
Marine news notes a telegraphic steamer departing Everett bound for Galinery dock with a passenger and cargo, preparing for a public viewing before tying up. The Dolphin sails tonight to Skagway with six passengers and cargo provisions as a separate item.
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Ateeuwee
Pverett
Siepoe
Pe Ciele
Galinery
Dolphin Saile
Skagway
Outlet Clothing Co To Disincorporate After Sale
The Outlet Clothing Company formerly Berkman at Washington street and Occidental avenue plans a closing sale starting tomorrow at 9 AM. Hats shoes clothes and furnishings for men and boys will be offered at about half price with first come, first served as the company disincorporates within 40 days. Ladies admitted free at races each week day.
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Data Shoes
Misewianesos
Waeh Street
Occidental Avenue
Outlet Clothing Company
Gower
Weahington
Oulet Clothing CO
Berkman
Oceldental Avenue
Washington Street
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Spelger & Hurlbut Second and Union
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Wien’s Suits
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University
Marine News
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Hillman’s
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Second Ave
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