Old Couple Murdered in Buffalo Amid Missing Heir
Police in Buffalo discovered the bodies of Franz Frehr and his wife buried in a shed near their home where a mysterious disappearance occurred the prior November. A hammer used to crush their skulls was found nearby. Charles Bonier, who entered the house the day after the disappearance, was arrested in Erie this morning. Detectives suspect the motive was the theft of the property by Hunter who claims he bought it from the old couple, though the proceeds are not found.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dee
Potee
Frans Frebr
Sey
Charles Bonier
Erie
Frehr
Tenter
Henter
Hunter
Solomon
Fakrash-el-Ramash
Fakrash
Fairash
Anstey
Star
Jinnee
London
Horace Ventimore
Ventimore
Fragments of City Notes and Wit From a Busy Era
A collage of stray city items and satirical quips covers Union and Third digs for a federal building site, local politics chatter, a polar exploration note, weather and fuel barb, and humor about Seattle life. Several references touch on public works, a Harlem murder rumor, and a cryptic remark on a famous author’s death.
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Union and
Third
Plumb Talk And Kissing Contests Stir Old Frivolities
A quirky Norfolk style item surveys plumbing jokes and a public kissing caveat in Oklahoma. It notes debates about snowstorms and local weather and references Luke the Loon mocking kiss machinations amid a playful report of social fads.
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Luke the Loon
Texas farm hand elopes with employer's wife
A farm hand in Texas elopes with his employer's wife amid rumors that a farm hand is only expected to perform certain duties. The text mentions a pardoned Indianapolis minister serving a life sentence for murdering his wife and hints at a circulated petition among married men.
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Indianapolis
Japs Buy Warships in a Sharp Market Move
Glasgow reports that Japan has purchased two newly built battleships Libertat and Constitution from Chill for 9.00.4, a price well above the rival offer. Archbishop Sebastian Messmer of Green Bay, a Swiss born cleric educated in Austria, is noted as successor to Milwaukee’s archbishop and described as a progressive churchman with conservative leanings.
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Glasgow
Chill
Libertat
Constitution
Japan
Messmer
Sebastian Gebhard Mesemer
Green Bay
Wis
Pius
Katzer
Milwaukee
Switzerland
University of Inesbruck
Austria
Seatonhall
New Jersey
Catholic University of Washington
Give Them Time Says Mr Thompson City Extends Delinquent Contracts
The city engineer recommends extending time for two delinquent contractors. Normile’s 8. First avenue north grading project is extended to December 6. Ryan contracts for Yerler way concrete walks and Aloha street walks receive extensions from October to November dates with forfeits noted. The board of public works is expected to approve.
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Normile
First Avenue
Howe Street
McGraw Street
Timothy Ryan
Yerler Way
Aloha Street
Board of Public Works
Joshua Ward a famed 19th century caveman champion dies
Joshua Ward, an old time champion caveman, dies in Cornwall on the Hudson. The 19th century figure reportedly battled and defeated all challengers from 1859 to 1864 in and around New York.
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Joshua Ward
Cornwall on-the-Hudson
New York
Notable Picks and Racing Protest Denied at Nest
The article notes a pope’s possible selection as church representative in the Philippines and reports the National Trotting Association board upholding a protest dismissal. W G Burfee of Low Anatics faced a protest over two horses trained by the same stable in Seattle last August, which was not sustained.
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Vatican
Philippines
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
W. G. Burfee
Low Anatics
Weet Marie
Briney K
Seattle
City workers login after 8 to 9 am amid pay disputes
Deputy Comptroller Meise defends why 16 office staff report late using ration book records showing many arrive by 9 30 or later. Meise says city hall workers start at 8 and take full noon hour, unlike others who delay. Combe seeks damages for a horse lost to blood poisoning from a nail at the tideflats garbage heap. He values the horse at 250 and seeks 106 for vet and burial costs. Several waterfront workers aim for two jobs to handle freight as labor demand peaks while job scarcity grows.
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Met
Heen
Hester Combe
Combe
Trust Exposed as Contractors Ring Grows
Local independent builders allege a contractor trust is strengthening to dominate bids and boost prices. Leaders named include Stirrit & Goetz with McClellan Erickson Avig and Bailey. independents say they resist joining and some supply chains are already strained.
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Stirrit & Goetz
Ballard
McClellan
C. J. Erickson
A.avig
J. A. Bailey
Combine
F. McClellan
Trust
Notice to Subscribers Delayed The Star Delivery Service
If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6 36 o clock call Sunset Malin 1050 or Independent 1138 any time between 6 90 and 7 30 a copy will be sent to you at once by special messenger
Miller Retires at Washington Trust Bank
Charles 8. Miller, longtime cashier at Washington Trust & Banking, retires. He is succeeded by M. D. Barnes, former First National assistant cashier and current International Banking & Trust receiver. T. R. Johnson, paying teller, becomes assistant cashier.
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Charles 8. Miller
Washington Trust & Banking Company
M. D. Barnes
First National Bank
International Banking & Trust Company
T. R. Johnson
New German Bakery Sells Extra Special Mince Pies
Offer lists extra special mince pies priced at 25 with a 20 First age tag noted.
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New
Sale Opens With Wide Piano Display At The Star
E F Chase manager of The Star buys an elegant Weber upright. Mrs Lotta M Serve buys a Weber Baby Upright in walnut. Nelson De Richie buys a Fine Little Willard piano. G P Gagnon of West Seattle gets an elegant School Co in walnut. Mrs J A Selran buys a Fine Chapel Organ. Geo W Barstow of Machias gets an elegant Weaver organ. Home delivery plans offered with monthly payments from three to ten dollars.
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E. F. Chase
The
Star
Nelson de Richie
Boren Avenue
Williard
G. P. Gagnon
West Seattle
Wash
School & Co
Walnut
J. A. Selran
Manzanita
Geo. W. Barstow
Machias
Giant sale of high grade pianos and organs at Chesbro's
An evening sale at A. H. Chesbro's Piano House 1207 Second Avenue features beautiful high grade pianos and organs in various styles and woods offered at unprecedented Seattle prices and favorable terms.
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A. H. Chesbro
Second Avenue
Seattle
Easy Terms to Own Pianos and Organs Now
Consumers can pay as little as five dollars down and small monthly amounts to take home pianos and organs. Regularly priced up to 875 dollars, many models are reduced to hundreds, with affordable payments and included accessories.
Bent Ore gan piano for sale with down payment
An instrument resembles a piano with a fine G. P. Bent Ore gan layout. It offers a 71 3 octave range, deep rich tone, and sings in good condition. Price listed as 63 with 5 down and monthly payments.
Newman Bros Organ in Walnut Case for Sale
Fine Newman Bros organ with walnut case five octave in good condition offered at 37 dollars. Includes detailed description suitable for a classified listing and highlights the instrument’s age condition and price.
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Newman Bros
Fine Story and Clark Piano at 1207 Second Ave
Local advertises a Story and Clark piano in near mint condition with beveled mirror. Six foot tone instrument priced at 47 dollars, reduced from 76, offered at 1207 Second Avenue between University and Seneca streets.
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Storey & Clark
Second Avenue
University and
Seneca Streets
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