Tragic Double Shooting Ends in Death of Woman and Self
J McKenzie a Seattle carpenter fatally shoots his wife Mrs Anne McKenzie at the family home 919 Jackson and then kills himself. Neighbors report a violent dispute over divorce and prior threats. The wounded woman survives briefly. authorities remove bodies to morgue and hospital. Alma McKenzie, 14, witness to the tragedy, had earlier heard threats. An insurance policy and a note to Alma and brothers were found on the deceased.
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Sed
J. McKenzie
Anne McKensie
Jackson At
Anna McKensie
Luna Park
Alma
Alt
McKenzie
W. Rosencranta
Myer Nest
Tenth Av. South
Clark
Arnolds
McKensie
Bonney Weteon
Lanark
West Seattle
Familly
McKenzies
Seattle
Deer Lodge
Mont
Winnie Smtis
Arnold
West Coast Life Insurance Company
Sait Waste
Mies
Alma McKenzie
Wall St
Dunk
John
A. McKen
Union Pacific to Begin Puget Sound Extension Work
Aut 3 report says Union Pacific plans rapid construction for the Puget Sound extension between here and Tacoma. 26000 men to work on grade and bridges, with J P Farrell and B H Weir overseeing as Harriman officials meet in Seattle to push the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Puget Sound
Kenteford
Saitty
D. Farrell
Seattle
Harriman Exton Sound
J. P
B. H. Weir
Marri
Man
Tacoma
Beattie
Bia
Marriman
James J. Hill
Wall Street
Mr. Harriman
Salt Lake City
Mesers
Parrell
O'Brien
Oregon
New York Audience Liked The Alaskan at Rnickerbocker
Seattle readers report strong New York reception for The Alaskan a comic opera by Blethen and Girard with music by Girard. Noted performers include Agnes Cain Brown and Teddy Webb as even critics praised the production as a major Cort venture awaiting further verdicts from New York critics.
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Rnickerbocker Theater
Joseph m
Harry Girard
Seattle
Ogni
Walling
John Cort
Mr. Blethen
Mr. Girard
New York
Mr. Cort
Agnes Cain Brown
Teddy Webb
State Newspapers in Puget Sound Region Under New Management
Last Saturday Bremerton Searchlight came under R. and Hayward proprietorship. The weekly is on Puget Sound. The Twice a Week Kelsonian of Kelso began its second year with that Saturday edition. W. P. Ely appointed editor. described as bright and newsy.
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Bremerton Searchlight
R. & Hayward
Beot
Puget Sound
Kelsonian
Kelso
W. P. Ely
Death sentence confirmed for Har
Omaha dispatch reports the death sentence of Har has been confirmed as of August 18. Details remain sparse with officials outlining forthcoming steps in the appellate process and possible execution scheduling. The case centers on a violent crime and involves substantial legal proceedings at the state level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Har
Nebraska Supreme Court Reverses Downgrade of Hang Day
The Nebraska Supreme Court reverses Abraham L. Sutton’s earlier ruling that moved the Clarke and O’Hearn executions from Friday to Monday. Sutton cited crucifixion day as sacrilege. the high court overrules this change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rison Clarke
Omaha
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Clarke
Jay O'lHearn
Abraham L. Sutton
District Court
Doom Aday
Telegraph News Halted By Nationwide Strike
The Star cannot publish its usual telegraph news due to a nationwide strike affecting United Press operators. Only a few dispatches reached the paper before service ceased by noon, with state service kept alive by long distance telephone.
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Star
United Preas
Associated Press
United Press
United Press Papers
Claims of Plot Taint Tacoma Return in Bank Case
Thomas, a 22 to 24 year old man brought back from Tacoma by Deputy Sheriff Belding on charges of check fraud against the First National Bank of Newport Wash claims his father, bank president, backs criminal proceedings to force his mother to settle. He says his parents live apart with disputes over funds and he has drawn thousands from various accounts alleging family and financial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. . Thomas
Tacoma
Belding
First National Bank of
Newport
Wash
Aberdeen
Pirot National Bank
Father Ientm
Los Angeles
Spokane
National Bank of He
Washington State Association
Eetm
Thomas
Firet
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
Countrel Thomas
North Dakota figure WM BUDGE visits the city
The article notes WM BUDGE of North Dakota fame visiting the city. It recalls his role as a longtime associate of political leaders and early territory builders, mentioning his loyal service and ties to notable figures in the state’s early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Budge
North Dakota Fame
North Dakota
Cosaap Kota
Budge
Alea So Aod Te
James J Hil
Hwige
North
High Court Orders Show Cause On Prohibition Writs In San Francisco
The California Supreme Court tonight ordered Superior Judges Lawler Cook and Paine to show cause by 10 a m Monday August 19 why perman ent writs of prohibition should not restrain them from proceeding with the trial of Rudolph Schmidt for street car strike violence and allied charges against United Railroad officials and Pacific Telephone officers. The order argues the grand jury has been voided and cannot indict, and that the prosecution should be halted until the higher court rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Supreme Court
Lawler, Cook and Paine
Bane
Rudolph Schmidt
Wiliam M. Abbott
United Railroads
Theodore V. Halsey
Louis Glass
Elfte
Telephone & Telegraph
W. N. Brobreck
Transit Company
Oliver Grand Jury
Seattle Operators Go On Strike At Star Special Service
John King detained in Juneau Federal Jar for robbery at Skagway attempted suicide by hanging with torn blanket strips. Guards cut him down as he struggled. he survived. Authorities note signs of insanity.
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Star
Juneau
Alaska
John King
Skagway
Telegraphers Strike Ties Up Seattle Wire Service
Local telegraph operators from Associated Press Western Union and Postal Telegraph join a general strike in Seattle. After a Los Angeles send refused, 16 operators quit, 75 total walk out, tying up daytime and nighttime services with delays and reduced business. Reid of Western Union mobilizes reserve staff and offers double pay. Tacoma and Portland reports show varied impact and partial service preserved.
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Manager Reid
Western Union
Associated Press
Postal Telegraph Companies
General Telegraphers
Seattle
Los Angeles
Labor Temple
Postal Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
J. W. McGuire
Postal
Small
International Union
R. T. Reid
Superint Reid
Aeaatae
Reid
Northwest
Everett
Bellingham
Vancouver
Victoria
North Yakima
Portand
Spokane
Tacoma
F. E. de Parey
Alaska Republicans Move To Organize For Territorial Form
In Juneau on August 13, Republicans in southeastern Alaska organize to secure delegates for the November Republican convention. The Territorial party claims the lead and prepares for a mighty struggle for supremacy at the upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Juneau
Alaska
Territorialieta
Robbery Charge After Dome City Bank Hold Up
Yesterday Jesse Noble, president of the Dome City bank, allegedly held up Henry Crook and J. A. Williams at a claim work site. Warrants sworn out charging robbery over 96,009 alleged mortgage debt. Excitement surrounds the incident in Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks
Ameka
Jesse Noble
Dome City Bank
Henry Crook
J. A. Williams
Explosion Halts Irondale Plant Work
A second explosion at Irondale on Sunday disrupted operations at the steel plant. Workers continue to keep furnaces burning with output sufficient for four months as shipments arrive, and bricks are being replaced to resume normal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Irondale
Smetter
Clock In County Hall Strikes At 8:40 In Sympathetic Protest
The Western Union large clock in the county commissioners' room stopped striking at exactly 8:40 this morning, apparently in sympathy with telegraphers on strike. Commissioners expressed no sympathy for strike breakers and the clock remains out of commission.
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County Commissioners’ Room
Western Union
Public Market Backed by Farmers and Citizens
Councilman Revelle champions a permanent market at Pike J to benefit Kin county producers and consumers. A. R. Graham, former 60 acre Redmond farmer, argues a public market would relieve commission houses, boost dairy and produce sales, and lower prices by bringing farmers’ goods directly to town several times weekly.
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T. P. Revelle
Pike
The
Star
A. R. Graham
Redmond
Mr. Graham
Kin County
Westernay
Cn Aceo
Meguet
Murder and Robbery Shock Fraser River Mining Town
The body of Wo Chang, an elderly Chinese placer miner on the Fraser, was found murdered in Agassiz British Columbia on August 13. Police report the $20,000 he was believed to have buried beneath his shack floor is missing, with no clues yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
B.C
Wo Chang
Fraser
Counsel Denies Appointing Successor Assistants
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun denied making any appointments to replace B Todd and Thorgrimson who will retire to private practice. Among candidates under consideration is Howard Hansen a legislator and recent helper in the city legal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Scott Calhoun
B. Todd
Thorgrmaon
Howard Hansen
Legisaliue
Hansen
Court Crescent Foresters of America Incorporation
Court Crescent No 8 Foresters of America of Ballard has been incorporated by T R John chief ranger and Horace Roberts financial secretary.
Why Telegraphers Have Gone on Strike
A Western Union strike hit Oakland last evening as J 3% Jandorf refused to man the wire and was discharged. Operators including A R McCauley then refused, with 12 others joining the walkout. The labor action targets 8 hour days, overtime pay, fair wages, and anti discrimination, plus arbitration of grievances.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Jandorf
Oakland
A. R. McCauley
O'Brien
Labor Temple
Western Union
J. W. McGuiire
Western
Associated Press
M. K B. Stone
State Funeral Directors Meet Opens in Tacoma
A three day session of the State Funeral Directors association begins in Tacoma. Today President Whiteside delivers the annual address as the convention discusses funeral conduct and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Tacoma
State Funeral Directors’ Association
Whiteside
New Fairbanks Train Opens Dome City to Walut City Run
On Sunday an excursion train ran over the new Dome City Walut City division of the Tenana Railway system. The line is planned to extend within a month to Clearp Cree, marking the first run over the new division and the pending expansion progress.
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Star
Fairbanks
Alaska
Dome City-Walut City
Tenana
Clearp Cree
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Alexander J. Wkenzie
McKeurie
Alma M
Alex M’kenzie
Anna Mkenzie
U.P
A. L. Sutton
the Star's Telegraph Service
Ster
Star Special Service
Ballard Lodge
P. A. Cook
Undertakers’ Meeting
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