Mayor Humes Law Partner Controls Chief Sullivan
A-era report alleges political influence shapes police policy, focusing on Chief Sullivan and the mayor’s lawyer partner, Miller. It details the reopening of the Little Paris house after a grand jury closure, Brigneady’s dealings, and shifts in tenancy as reform efforts clash with political ties and city power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Sullivan
Magee
Ayeebee
Little Paris House
Superior Court
a@rand
Little Parte House
Fifth Avenue South
Jackson Street
Jef Sullivan
Parise
Grand Jury
Paris
Little Parte
Tteelf
Bullivan
Frank Buty
Louis Brigneaudy
Camille Bernard
Hirgneaudy
Camle
Hirigneaudy
Beauty queen title at Elks convention in Baltimore
A Brooklyn girl, Miss Lucette Seles, was hailed as the most beautiful girl at the Elks convention in Baltimore. The scene sparked chatter as the train carrying northern delegates arrived in Washington, prompting speculation about further events.
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Baltimore
the Elks’ Conyosition
Brooklyn
Lucette Seles
Washington
Deblin
Mier
Edith Wilams
Mise Gertrude Strauss
Manhattan
Mise Beles
Man Charged With Contempt for Refusing alimony
Joseph Pillow, a healthy prospecting man, appeared before Superior Judge Morris to explain why he should not be punished for contempt of court for refusing to provide for his wife and daughter Pearl amid a divorce suit. The defense listed illness and poverty as excuses while the wife testified to years without support and frequent drunkenness. Pillow was given until September 15 to raise funds to pay alimony and continue his rest cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pillon
Morris
Pearl
Dillon Sto Sefendert
Pillow
Peart
Dillon
Miles Not a Candidate for Commander in Chief
Salt Lake City August 14 General Miles arrived this morning en route to San Francisco He stated he shall not be a candidate for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic Hinck a noted candidate for the post and Miles said he has had honors enough in the military line The brief address emphasizes his non candidacy and support for Hinck in the G A R leadership race
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Miles
San Francisco
G. A. KR
John C. Hinck
Grand Army of the Line
Hats and Harness Races Ad at King Bron’s
An ad promotes Youman's $6.00 hat and the Gordon $4.60 hat in Fall black on safe. It notes harness races at The Mena ’ows beginning daily at 1:30.
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Youman
King Bron
First Ave
Desperate Indiana Official Ends Life in Train Station Tragedy
George Gonser former assistant secretary of state of Indiana and well known figure in the sector killed himself by stepping in front of a passenger train in the morning at a Desperate Irdlabat location. The incident shocks local officials and raises questions about motives and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irdlabat Cles
Ind
George Gonser
Indiana
Shingle Mill Worker Suffered Scald Injuries
F. L Young, a worker at the Roy Roy shingle mill on the tide flat, was rushed to Providence Hospital by city ambulance after a boiler fire blew out and scalded him about the head and shoulders in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Hospital
Licenses To Weo Innee Pout and Other Officials
Licenses issued to multiple officials including B of Carbonade Hannaharvi Beattie Robert White 1% of North Dakota and Uri Dewalto Wash. Official names and jurisdictions appear in fragmented list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEO Innee Pout
Carbonade
Hannaharvi
Beattie
Robert White
North Dakota
Eanie Uri
Dewalto
Wash
English Dead Oakland Democrat Leader Dies After Operation
William D. English died in Oakland at four this morning after an operation. He was one of the most prominent Democrats in California and led state party affairs for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cali
Wm. D. English
California
Creighton Townsend and G Waddell Charged in Forged Mortgage Scheme
In New York on August 14 arrest followed allegations that Creighton Clerk Townsend and G Waddell secured $17 000 by forged mortgages and fraudulent checks passed at the Chemical National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ate
Co. Creighton
Townsend and
G. Waddell
Chemical National Bank
Popular Lake Washington Summer Report Featured
The note highlights a popular summer feature on Lake Washington. It mentions a Sunday dinner, a launch from Lowy House, access to the old Renton car in Washington, and a spinning activity for bicycle repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Washington
Lowy House
Old Renton Car
Washington
Baron in town visits Washington motel guests
Haron Rebt of Paris a baron and lily financer among cattle guests at Motel Washington in the capital today. he plans to depart for San Francisco after a city tour and hotel reception. Also guest Mr Gardiner F P Williams connected to De Beers diamond mines visited landmarks with Mrs Williams and Ming R Clement before likely heading east tonight.
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Haron Rebt
DPD
Rothechild
Paris
Lily
Financiere
Washington
San Francisco
Washington Today
Gardiner FP
Williama
de Beers
Kimberley
South Africa
Meta
Mre Williame
Ming R. Clement
Navy Yard
Bold portrait of an imperious loom aid shows evolving luster
A fragmented passage presents Elsie Lenkie and Katherine as contrasting figures with a harsh, elevated tone. It hints at a cherished, superior lady whose appearance and demeanor suggest a refined, almost regal presence. The text is garbled but conveys a social portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Lenkie
Katherine
May Relinquish Palma Trophy Amid Rifle Controversy
United States team in international competition faces dispute as Krag rifles with eight grooves allegedly used outside rules. National Rifle Association purchased rifles for the match, raising questions of authority and fair play and risking loss of the Palma Trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtno
Tochipir Callty
United States
Rnland
Army
Tae Tanal Guard
Netonal Rifle Association of America
Anti States
Rendezvous at Oyster Bay in late August maneuvers
A naval fleet to sail for Oyster Bay and Frenchman’s Bay for review by the president on Monday morning. It will proceed to Pen Bay for maneuvers spanning August 26 to 28 with ships from Stonybrook and Coyeter Bay involved.
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Stonybrook
Ava
Miral Alker
Coyeter Bay
Frenchman's Bay
Pent Bay
Battleship Massachusetts To Be Pumped Dry For Repairs
Warkington August 1 The navy department reports to Captain Emery that the battleship Massachusetts will be pumped dry and made water tight for the voyage to repair docks. No danger or apprehension is felt for her safety during the journey.
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Warkhington
BD. C
Navy Depert
Mmery
Massachusetts
Ninth Annual Commencement at Wilson's College Tonight
The ninth annual commencement at Wilson's Modern Business College will be held tonight at the Beattie theater starting at 8:39 p.m. The exercises are free and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's Modern Business College
Beattie Theater
Wilson's
Modern Business College
Seattle
Marquis of Salisbury Restful Night Sees Slow Improvement
London reports the Marquis of Salisbury spent a restful night with his condition showing slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Visited the Pope and Philippine church figures
Rev Hendrick, recently appointed bishop of Cebu, visited Cardinal Gibbone and Satolli after meeting with the Pope. The trip aimed to secure final instructions on Philippine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrick
Cebu
Naticen
Cardinale Gibbone
Satolli
Philippine
Lodging House Keeper Seeks Warrant for Defrauders
Mrs A L Ballard proprietress of a Pleasanton lodging house on Pine street swore out a warrant in Justice Carins court for the arrest of Mr and Mrs Harold Mageir on a charge of defrauding an inn keeper. She claims they owe $4 for five days room rent. Mrs Finlard told Prosecuting Attorney Beott she had heard the Hayntere had defrauded other lodging house keepers in Seattle and wished to make an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Ballard
Pleasanton
Pine Street
Destructive hurricane hits Caribbean and Washington reports
A state dispatch from Caneulewell Fort deance Iel and Martinique notes cane cocoa and coffee crops wiped out and all fruits and vegetables destroyed. Towns were damaged and many houses blown down. United States Consul Bridgeman in Kinawton reports Port Antonio severely damaged with ongoing casualties.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Caneulewell
Fort Deance
Ieland
Martinique
Ave
United States
Kinawton
Port Antonio
Out of danger after stabbing on Arrow, Dodge recovering
W P Dodge first assistant engineer of the Arrow was stabbed yesterday morning by BR A Howard in what is believed to be an attempt on his life. At Providence hospital he rests easily and should recover unless blood poisoning develops. No charges filed yet. The incident leaves Dodge in a hospital ward as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Dodge
Met Arrow
BR. A. Howard
Providence Hospital
National Bank of Commerce
B. BE. Gates
Tepe Point
Hermann Shibusech
Midway Cribhouse
Excursion to Olympia and Tacoma Sunday
excursion on Steamer Elwood to Olympia and Tacoma Sunday August 16 with round trip fares 54 cents to Tacoma 1.00 to Olympia children free tickets at Lee's Pharmacy and Princes Cigar Store steamer leaves Lilly Mogardus Dock at a.m. sharp bring lunch good music guaranteed
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Olympia
Tacoma
Elwood
Lee's Pharmacy
Princes Cigar Store
Lilly
Mogardus Dock
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Police
Brigneaudy
Gill, Hoyt & Frye
Gill
Lawyer OU
Chief Bull
Councillman Gill
John FP. Miller
Humes, Miller @ Lysons
Paria
Dirigneaudy
Miller
Tirteneaudy
Sawyer Miller
Ats
Ely
Hie
Kimma Norten
Bury
Washington Street
Pelle
Norton
Prignesody
Mr. Miller
Wai
Puty
Tenderioin
Judge Miller
Municipal Fem
Lucette
Joseph Dillon
F. L Young
The
Mathiesen
Roths.childs
HOTEL
Lord Fauntleroy
Oyster Bay
Salisbury
Seattle Iron & Steel Company
Puget Sound National Bank
First National Bank
Washington National Bank
Dexter Horton & Co
Scandinavian American Bank
Seattle National Bank
Washington Trust Co
London & San Francisco Bank
American Savings Bank & Trust Co
Canadian Bank of Commerce
International Bank & Trust Co. of America
H. O. Shuey & Co
James D. Hoge, Jr
Seattle Iron & Steel Co
Lumber Exchange
Seattle Iron & Steel Company, Lumber Exchange
Pacific Coast
Bonn
West Seattle
Pitteburg
Ee Ee
Faone
Kansas City
Armour Packing Plant
Lowe
Chicago
Great Northern Railway
Paul
St. Louis
Daten
Fleet Avenue
Sitreman, Clay &O
Stainway Dealers
Leites
Haberdashery
Pants
Viei
First Avenue
Ite
Rhodes Bros
Second Ave
First
P. O. Block
Nue, Beattie
Royal Crown Port
J. Aronson
South
Roth
Optioan
Ranke
G.A. Lindauer
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