Tragic Fog Crash Kills Motorman and Wrecks Seattle Cars
In dense fog an inbound Seattle streetcar collided with an outbound car causing a horrific wreck. Motorman Olesen died after severe injuries, while fellow motorman Bolin and conductor Stark survived with serious injuries. Dozens injured, many women and children treated on scene, ambulances and doctors rushed to the hospital.
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Providence Hosplital
John L. Blandel
Fremont
W. EB. McDaniel
Bolin
Seattle General Hospital
Mount Olesen
Olesen
Palmer Deal Exposed by Anonymous Whitecappers Threats
The Star reports letters from self styled Whitecappers claiming a crusade against a lone citizen and boasting of planned robberies. Police doubt self generated threats and consider possible new highwaymen, noting the letters bear white tablet paper and ink. cowboys from Wyoming may clash with the vigilantes.
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Star
Wyoming
Richardson Palmer Root case details emerge before bar committee
Merritt and Merritt of Spokane presented to the Root investigation committee a 1906 proposition in which E. B. Palmer allegedly offered to secure a divorce verdict for all Richardson property in return for 2500 dollars. Palmer was said to be a law partner of Justice Root and asked for secrecy. The committee report notes Richardson denied any payment and Merritt & Merritt could not obtain an affidavit.
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the Star
Richardson Palmer-Root
Root Investigation Committee
Spokane
Merritt
Richardson
Merritt & Merritt
E. B. Palmer
Seattle
Palmer
Olympia
Supreme Court
Rost
Root
Mrs. Richardson
Douglass County
Justce Root
Gordon
Great Northern Ratfway Co
Robinson Va
Maltimore & 8
Wash
Manning Va
Tacoma KR. & Power Co
A. V. Bouillon
Public Utilities
Prie St
Howell At
List of injured at various city locations
A compiled roll lists multiple injured individuals with addresses across Seattle areas such as 6024 26th Ave N E and 419 Jefferson Rohest. Entries note injuries including cuts, arm and leg injuries, and head bruising. Names include Osborn, Gallard, Stark, Campbell, Clarkson, Kraus and Blakeeslee among others with scattered street addresses.
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N. E. Iard
E. Alpha At
Yester
Motorman Olesen Injured in Minor Hoaps Car Wreck
A motorman named Olesen was bruised in a wreck at Minor Hoaps at noon. The victim lived at 1315 Denny. The wreck spanned 40 m before rescuers freed him. The remains were taken in charge by Cor P.M. Carroll.
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Olesen
Denny
Cor P.M. Carroll
Front Fog Collision Injures Workers at Exposition
A head‑on crash in dense fog near the exposition injured several workers and threatened more deaths. Car 328 carried Gust Oleson and Con A Warrington. Car 367 held guards under Charlies EB BoeGuctor G. W. Stark. Investigators weigh careless switch, crew fault, or signaling error.
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I Ly
Edgar Et
Oleson
Con A. Warrington
Charlies
BoeGuctor
G. W. Stark
Wreck on Seattle tram line sparks inquiry into cause
A. L. Kemp Mer, Seattle Electric transportation head, says the cause is unknown after a morning collision near the Lewis street switch. He cites possible carelessness or a faulty switch light. Cars met head on about 400 to 500 feet from the Lewis street switch. Several passengers sustained minor injuries and were sent home, while responders care for the wounded as investigators seek blame.
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Beattie General Hospital
A. L. Kemp Mer
Seattle Electric Company
Treasury receipts and disbursements reported
The treasury statement for December 6 shows receipts of 1,860,297 dollars and disbursements of 2,560,000 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Why Our Courts Are Criticised by C A Reynolds
C A Reynolds argues in a series for The Sear on damages from wrongful death. He critiques the Washington Supreme Court's interpretation of 4828 and traces legislative responses, noting past cases and a failed 260 bill while urging future legislative action to protect mothers and families.
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C. A. Reynolds
The
Sear
Reynolds
Dunbar
Ve. N.P. Ry. Co
Wash
Supreme Court
Halteman
Senate
Metcalf
Club Demands Action After Fatal Collision
Eastlake Improvement Club convenes a special meeting at Franklyn Presbyterian Church after a fatal wreck on the University line. The group renews calls for immediate streetcar service improvements citywide, citing crowded cars, poor track conditions, and derailments between Prie Street and Howell Avenue.
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University
Lyons
Eastlake
Bank Clearings Report For Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Seattle clearings today total 1 468 257 12 with balances 206 666 56 Tacoma clearings and balances not clearly separated Portland reports 781 103 with balance figures 1 069 208 124 496 not fully defined in the text
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Seattle
Conservation congress to open in Washington next Tuesday
United Press reports that Andrew Carnegie James J. Davis Roosevelts Taft and about half the state governors will attend the Conservation congress in Washington starting next Tuesday. The president and Taft are scheduled to speak Tuesday afternoon.
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Washington
Dec
Andrew Carnegie
James J. San
Roosevelt
Taft
The
Conservation Congress
Taft Hails Mining Congress Support Promises Cooperation
President elect Taft sent a message to the mining congress in Pittsburg calling for wise guiding of the movement to reduce loss of life and waste and pledging hearty cooperation. The message was read amid great enthusiasm as Taft emphasized public conscience rising across industries.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Wm. H. Taft
Mining Congress
Taft
Westinghouse receivership lifted as company reports sound condition
Pittsburg Kans. Dee. The receivership for the vast Westinghouse Electric properties was lifted this afternoon after the receivers petitioned the court to be relieved. They said the corporation’s affairs are in excellent condition.
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Pittsburg
Dee. G
Westinghouse Electric Company
Gedney petty officer reports cash and vest stolen
Mattson, a petty officer aboard the Geodetic survey ship Gedney, told police he was robbed of $100 in cash and a seal skin vest. He described meeting a young man and woman during his sightseeing tour, then found the money and vest missing after waking in a hotel.
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IS. Mattson
Gedney
Mattson
Thirday
Daughter of Mayor Johnson Granted Divorce
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Mariani daughter of Mayor Tom L Johnson has been granted a divorce from Federico Mariani of New York The pair wed in March 1907 at the mayor s home and she testified he never supported her in the Cleveland Ohio report datelined Dec 6.
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Cleveland, CO
Elizabeth Johnson Mariani
Tom L. Johnson
Frederico Mariani
New York
Miss Johnson
Mariani
Jury to Hear J. K. Thomas Murder Case Next Week
A special panel of 60 jurors was summoned in Bellingham to Monday and Tuesday of next week. From them will be chosen the jury to hear testimony in the J. K. Thomas murder case. Thomas faces first degree murder charges with self defense expected.
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Bellingham
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
J. K. Thomas
Thomas
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