Highwayman Attack in New York City and Narrow Escape
Downey, a Cornell alumnus and engineering consultant living at 704 Ninth Ave, described a night ambush on a New York street. He faced two armed assailants near Borenay and Spring, was struck by two bullets but survived as he fought to reach a gun. One attacker fled, the other retreated as police or onlookers interrupted the assault.
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Borenay
Downey
Cornell University
Ninth Av
Bailey Building
Bradley case ends with defense plea to jurors
In a tense closing for the Bradley case Orlando Powers urged the jury to consider the defendant a victim of society and to view the shooting as accidental. He depicted the defendant as a lonely, manipulated woman seeking to end her life with Senator Brown.
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United Press
Ington
Hoover
Bradley
Orlando Powers
Brown
Powers
Trilby
License denial ends Youngstown license dispute
The committee in Youngstown refused a license for G. I. Angevine after months of meetings and petitions from property owners in the newly annexed district. The action closes a long drawn out controversy over the license.
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G. I. Angevine
Youngstown
Conspiracy Claim Tangles Secret Service Probe
Dec 2 report alleges nine men in a conspiracy linked to the United States Secret Service. Agent Joseph Walker is said to be at the Heaperos mine as Vanderwoide seeks to verify mass of evidence of defrauding valuable coal.
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United Prose
Wilkie
Secret Service
United State
Joseph Walker
Heaperos
O, Cole
Conspiracy Claim Highlighted by County Witness
A county witness testified that Powers asked men aligned with Goebel figures to act in support of a conspiracy. Former Sheriff Brough recounts the request while the defense pressed for readiness to assist, detailing the alleged plan and participants.
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I, Ky
Peaith
Brough County
Goebel
He Cree
Jack van Evers
Zack Steele
New York Stock Market Declines Amid Bear Sentiment
Dec. 2 reports a grim trading day in New York as bear market mood returns with heavy liquidation. Brokers issued declines, securities fell, and early bids faded, signaling a cautious session despite some later bid activity and quick settlement efforts.
King County Republican Club to Elect Officers
Valen Pacific and S J Paul each four points at the close. The annual meeting of the King County Republican club will be held at headquarters, Mom 2% Oriental building, Tuesday evening at clock sharp for the election of officers including president secretary and treasurer. All members and Republicans in teners are requested to be present for the annual year.
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King County Republican Club
Mom
Oriental
Mutinous Crew Seizes Coal After Nagasaki Interception
A steamer Monteagic arriving from Nagasaki reports a mutinous German crew on a seagoing ship seized coal after a confrontation north of Tenshima in the Sea of Japan. The Rawsten destroyer intercepted the vessel and boarded it, claiming to recover part of its cargo as the mutineers fled Vladivostok.
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Nagasaki
Monteagic
Tenshima Teland
Sea of Japan
Vladvoutok
Presley Named Washington High Captain Candidate
The Washington high school football team held an afternoon meeting to elect next year’s captain. Van Presley was assured of the leadership role, with rivals Will Mc Kay and Harry Gillis also running. Presley plays center and is entering his third year in high school.
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Washington
van Presley
Will McKay
Harry Gillis
Presley
Actor Ollie Mack In A Peck Of Trouble
Portland dispatch reports Gladys Van claiming to be Mrs Ollie Mack accuses Mack of discharging her over planned marriage to Mrs Helen Kelley. She says her jewelry was pawned in New York for touring funds. Mack denies marriage to Van and faces further disputes with advance agent W S Ballen over about $1600 in salary.
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Ollie Mack
United Press
Portland
Ore
Gladys van
Murray and Mack
Otte Meek
Mack
Helen Kelley
Salida
Colo
Los Angeles
New York
Mra
Kelley
Miss van
Offie
Sald Mack
Milas van
Mack Company
W. S. Ballen
Batlen
In Trouble Over Laccue Carrel Arrested Over Stolen Garment
Dave Carrel, known for cattle trading crimes and a recent three year sentence, was arrested by Detective Lee Harbee on suspicions that his wife wore a stolen sealikin sacque from Frank Pal’s Marek home. Carrel denies ownership and says he believed the garment was legitimate. He remains in custody as the case is reviewed.
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Dave Carrel
Lee Harbee
Frank Pal
Marek
Carrollanya
Candidacy Declarations Open For City Elections
City hall posted notice that declarations of candidacy may be filed from December B and for a month after, under a law requiring filings no more than 60 days and no less than 30 days before the election date.
Killed in Auto Accident Near Mahinette
Capt Frank B Bent of Company Twentieth Wisconsin National Guard was killed in an automobile accident near here last night. Four others injured. Sumner K Prescott VP GM of Prescott Iron Works severely injured and may die. Isaac Stephenson Jr nephew of US Senator Stephenson had a broken arm. Joseph Dasenbury suffered fractures of skull and arm. Albert Holquiet badly bruised.
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Mahinettr
Win
Frank B. Bent
Twentieth Wisconsin National Guard
Here
Sumner K. Prescott
Prescott Iron Works
Isaac Stephenson
United States
Stephenson
Joseph Dasenbury
Albert Holquiet
Norwegian native Mise Kari Ruston dies in Providence hospital
Mise Kari Ruston of Norway, a servant in the Mee FF Crawford household, died yesterday at Providence hospital after a brief illness. She leaves a sister in this city and a brother in Tacoma. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 1730 from Catterworth & Sons with burial at Lake View cemetery.
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Mise Kari Ruston
Norway
Mee FF
Crawford
Providence Hospital
Tacoma
Catterworth & Sons
Lake View Cemetery
Interview Questioned on Cortelyou's Quoted Remarks
Washington dispatch notes a rumored interview with George M Cortelyou during his Wall Street period. The piece questions the interview's authenticity and whether he authorized quotes about his career across three presidents and cabinet posts.
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Washington
Wallat
Geo. M Cortelyou
Bis
New York
George
Smooth Tom Carter Exposed as Roosevelt Foe in Senate
In Washington December 1, reporters describe Senator Smooth Tom Carter of Montana as constantly at the White House, opposing Roosevelt policies while juggling roles as a railroad attorney. He is praised for wit and quick repartee and for injecting humor into legislation.
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Seattle Star
Washington, D.C
Senate
Tom” Carter
Montana
Tom
Western Railroad
Editor Groves Dies After Shooting by General Horne
J. Groves managing editor of the Evening Poet and editorial writer for the Post died today after being shot a week ago by General Horne. The incident sparked renewed calls for investigation and tributes from colleagues.
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Kansae Err Boebaw J. Groves
Evening Poet
General Horne
Post
Attorney General Bona Partes Seeks Stronger Enforcement
In his annual congressional report, the attorney general adopts a tempered stance and refrains from proposing changes to antitrust and interstate commerce laws. He argues for prompt and effective enforcement to prevent corporations from delaying court decisions by withholding legal proof of facts.
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Washington
Bonapartes
Congress
Judge Morrie to Assist on Equity Calendar
There will be no criminal calendar in December in the superior court. Judge Morrie agreed to assist Judge Albertson by handling equity calendar cases reassigned from Albertson’s overcrowded department during the month.
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Superior Court
Morrie
Albertson
Equity
Murder reported at Velarde Pueblo school
Meager advices from Velarde in New Mexico Territory say Miss Mary Templeton a teacher at the Pueblo Indian school was outraged and then killed by her wards. The report names Miss Templeton as the victim with the incident described in early communications.
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Dee
Mary Templeton
Velarde
Thin State
Commissioners’ pay set for Jackson Street regrade work
Fudge Gilliam approved payments to the three men who drew up the Jackson street regrade assessment. Sherweed F. Gorham receives 612 dollars, F. R. McLaren 260 dollars, and M. B. Phelan 360 dollars.
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Fudge Gilliam
Jackson St. Regrade
Sherweed F. Gorham
F. R. McLaren
M. B. Phelan
City Council to discuss guards for chain gang divisions
An ordinance will be introduced in the city council tonight proposing four guards for the chain gang. The plan calls for the guards to be divided into three divisions.
Ketehikan Steamship Company Sues Niblack Copper for 2573
The Ketehikan Steamship Company filed a suit against Niblack Copper Company claiming 2573 for services rendered.
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Ketehikan Steamship Company
Sult Agatr
Niblack Copper Company
Walsh Trial Continued in Chicago Courthouse
The Walsh trial was adjourned to next Monday due to the illness of a juror. John W.K. Walsh faces ongoing legal proceedings in Chicago as juror health delays proceedings.
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Chicago
John WK. Walsh
Ford Trial resumes with Abbot back on stand
United Press reports the Ford trial in San Francisco resumed after a four week break for holidays. William M. Abbot, assistant to General Ford, testified again as the court ruled he must overcome codefendant privilege to answer whether he accompanied Tirey L. Ford to the mint on a May 25, 1906, visit.
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United Press
Francis OO
Tivey L
United Railroads
William M. Abbot
Ford
Abbot
Heney
Lawlor
Abbote
Bomb Fund Fraud Ends Sudden Departure
A smooth impostor calling himself Gregor Gershuni raised money from local socialists under the banner of funding bomb making for a Russian revolution. He wooed supporters, claimed to transport despots to oblivion, and vanished with the collected funds after a misidentification exposed him.
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Gregor Gerschuni
Tn dl
Vladimir
Dom
Oeup
Ee Yiedinte
Gerschant
Fifty Miners Entombed After Mine Disaster
Fifty miners remain entombed in the Naomi mine of United Coal company near Perlerton Pa after a late night explosion caused by a lamp fault. Rescue work is hindered by fumes and fallen rock, with families gathering at the shaft and officials stating hundreds of tons of material may have caved in.
Restain State Official In Apple Destruction Case
Alaska Pacific superior court seeks injunction to stop Deputy Commissioner W C Peo from ordering destruction of two containers of apples in company warehouses at port. November 15 freight of 3919 boxes from Whatcom to San Francisco on steamship Ohio were refused and returned to Seattle, condemned as infected. Another shipment of 2814 boxes from San Juan Growers faces fire risk and carrier asks to keep freight intact until charges settled, arguing law permits none.
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W. C. Peo
Alnaka Pacific Superior Court
Ohio
Hellingham
Hont, Match & Co
San Francisco
Seattle
Pendleton
San Juan
Steamship Company
Gas Meter Causes Death in Longshoreman
James M. Davida, a young longshoreman, died after a gas jet in his room at 420 12th Ave opened and leaked. The accident occurred at Mrs. I. St. John’s home and his body was found the next morning. He was moved to Bonney W.’s awaiting word from Minnesota relatives.
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James MH. Davida
Mra
St. John
Davida
Bonney W. ‘S
Minnesota
Steamer Alliance in Trouble Near Oregon Coast
Off the Columbia River bar at noon the steamer Alliance was in tow of another vessel in a disabled condition with three propeller blades broken. It left Marshfield Thursday and was sighted Friday off Coos Bay with 21 passengers and 31 crew aboard under Capt. P. W. Olwen.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Alliance
Columbia River
Coos Hay
Marshfield
Bovette
Coos Bay
Oregon
Breakwater
Coon Bay
P. W. Olwen Fa
Who shot the ducks in Foster & Kuefer outing?
Mayor William Hickman Moore and aides claim ignorance over 27 ducks killed on a Willamette River game reservation while Seattle guests and local officials dispute the shooters. Wappenstein notes faulty gear and a protest by alleged Oregon wardens who sought licenses.
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William Hickman Moore
Foster & Kuefer
Willamette River
Polce
C. W. Wappenstein
F. L. Wilkins
Oregon
Seattle
Boundary
Wappenstein
Oregon Game
Champion Pony Spinning Driver Catalog Entry
Spinning catalog entry describes Champion branded ponies drivers with various shaft lengths and heavy steel forged binds. It lists prices such as 41.00 and 1.00 for different Champion models and mentions a set with fluted handle and 3 Wades. The note references a December 8 deadline and a driver built by expert mechanics in New York style.
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Dautie
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