Public Service Commission to Hear Car Ticket Controversy
State public service commission moves to hear the six for a quarter fare issue on September 29 without a full property valuation. The key question is whether allowing ticket purchases from conductors provides public convenience without unreasonable exactions.
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Thaw Victory Sparks Canadian Courtroom Scene
In Sherbrooke Aug 27 Judge Globensky granted defense to suspend habeas corpus in Harry K Thaw case. Spectators cheered and photographers crowded the bench as the court postponed action and considered withdrawal of the motion while Thaw remained jailed on an imperfect commitment awaiting October jury trial.
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Author of The Holy City Dead in Buxton England
Michael Maybrick, 69, author of The Holy City and A Warrior Bold, Nancy Joe, died in Buxton. He was brother in law to Florence Maybrick, the alleged poisoner. In North Yakima, Yakima county summer farm and orchard output is expected to top 22 500 care valued at $14 000 000.
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Holy City
Nancy Joe
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Florence Maybrick
Yakima
Yakima County
Sawyer Reports From Trail Near Shushanna Diggings
City editor Sawyer sends telegraphic dispatches from along the trail as he travels toward Shushanna. The letters describe stops and observations, with photographs by RH. OF and reporting from McCarthy note Sawyer’s long trek and ongoing journey reporting for The Star.
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Stampeded Alaska gold seekers trudging to McCarthy trail
From Cordova to McCarthy Alaska 61 stampeders set out toward White Horse. Many lack horses or sufficient food and face the toughest summer mush during the first 70 miles along the reg ular winter trail. J E Barrett guides newcomers at Barrett homestead while supplies and meat come from local sources.
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San Francisco Morning Call To Debut September 1
F W Kellogg of Pasadena and John D Spreckels of San Francisco and San Diego plan to launch the new Call newspaper on September 1 to coincide with the passing of the San Francisco Morning Call Kellogg would own about eighty percent of the stock and serve as president and publisher while Spreckels holds twenty percent and would be vice president and treasurer.
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Blaze damages Rainier block front room bedding curtains
A small morning fire probably caused by a lit cigarette destroyed bedding and curtains in a front room of the Rainier block at Second avenue and Marion street. Hyatt-Mowella at 4th and Pine is praised as a thoroughly high class business school in the city.
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Love drives Mrs Main to suicide over husband’s friend
In Los Angeles on August 27 Evelyn Main, wife of Frank Main, shot herself after leaving a note and photographs linking to the husband’s close friend. Frank Main found her body with an envelope containing two photos and a romance inscription. The note hinted she was tired and sought “a rest,” addressing her husband as “mother” in part of the message.
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Sir Knights Adopt a Baby Found Aboard Train
Denver August 27 An incoming Knights Templar special led by former Governor Alva Adama found a two week old girl aboard a day coach. A note asked for adoption with a future $500 payment if an ad appeared in Denver papers five years later. Mrs Raber of Pueblo Traction Co secured custody and the infant was christened Conclavia Raber after a ceremonial adoption by the knights.
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Lowell man abandons English Channel swim near France
Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts gave up his attempt to swim the English Channel after enduring six miles from the French coast. He was in the water from 6 45 a m to 4 08 p m and was in good condition when rescued.
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Contingency fund plan criticised by city council
Council members charged that Comptroller Carroll’s plan to build a large contingency fund instead of annual deficiency appropriations would benefit local bankers by diverting city money at 2 percent interest. Carroll warned he would withhold warrants for any deficiency appropriation or interfund loan.
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Strike Ends Briefly at Black Diamond Coal Mines
Miners in Black Diamond Washington returned to work after a strike. A six person committee representing both sides will submit differences for a settlement plan and report back. Until then, miners continue to work.
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Wilson Outlines Mexico Policy In Joint Session
President Wilson reads a message to a joint session of Congress on Mexico after the Madero assassination and Huerta coup. He urges Americans to leave Mexico immediately and warns of punitive action if lives are endangered while allowing Mexican factions to fight. He cites failed Lind negotiations but keeps doors open for talks. The outlook is bleak.
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President cites patience in Mexico talks and aid
Excerpts from the president’s message urge restraint, warn Americans to leave Mexico, and explain efforts by John Lind to broker peace. It notes Mexican misperceptions, Huerta’s responses, and the need for a peaceful solution while watching for American interests.
Won't Arrest Campbell on Dynamiting Charge
Prosecutor John F. Murphy says no arrest warrant will be issued for Noah Campbell in the dynamiting of his Ballard shingle mill. He notes actions await the Smith and Semple trial, and if Campbell is implicated the proper steps will be taken after that case.
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Jury Box Full in San Francisco for Caminetti Trial
The jury for F. Drew Caminetti's case was completed at noon in U S district court. The tenth juror is William Adams an unmarried insurance broker. The eleventh juror Thomas H Haskins a wholesale coffee and tea dealer. The twelfth juror William A Heister a real estate dealer. Five thousand shingles were destroyed at Woodlawn Shingle Co 26387 W Sith St when sparks from a switch engine set the dry kiln blaze at 3 82 this morning.
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Wm. A. Heister
Woodlawn Shingle Co
W. Sith St
Twas His Note Reveals Linmark Tragedy Details
A death by suicide at the Crockett apartments is linked to a note misattributed to Linmark from his wife. Linmark had been absent for three weeks claiming shipyard duties, left for Alaska last Saturday with the apartment key. The note addressed to his wife was actually written to her, altering the story.
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Crockett Apartments
Linmark
Alaska
Marriage of Miss Elberta Rollins and Archie R Sullivan
Miss Elberta A Rollins and Archie R Sullivan wed at the home of Rev Amos H Hause pastor of the Second Baptist church Saturday. Hazel Lonely of Broadway high school attended the bride as the couple begin a Sound honeymoon tour.
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Archie R. Sullivan
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Amos H. Hause
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Hazel Lonely
Broadway High School
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