Widow Accused in Estate Fraud by Special Administrator
B. Rawson, acting as special administrator for Dr. Powell’s estate, swears in an affidavit that Sophia C. Reeves, the widow, concealed or disposed of hogs cattle horace and other property. He alleges she hid or conveyed jewelry and other personal items from the estate and references documents involving another widow.
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B. Rawson
Powelles
Sophia C. Reeves
Horace
Charga Williams
Feats Arrested for Abusive Language. Interference Suspect Also Held
Report says Feats was arrested by officers yesterday for vile language. M.C. Oikers allegedly tried to interfere and was also jailed. Both were released on twenty dollars.
Filipinos Die in Sharp-Object Burial Incident
Three men including a president, an elite, and a police sergeant were killed in a related incident yesterday before about 19600 natives in Manila. They were reportedly stabbed and buried alive, with authorities investigating the grave event.
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Manila
Women Refuse to Leave Courtroom During Trial Testimony
Washington December 6 Dr Fry resumed testimony on the murder case describing Bonnie's condition. The courtroom was packed with women who did not leave despite emotional moments. The expert noted no breakdown among spectators and said the testimony appeared to favor the defendant.
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Washington
Fry
Bonnie
Camp Fortson Organized by Philippine Veterans
Veterans of the Philippines Elec Camp George H. Fortson, Spanish American War Veterans' Association, organized by veterans now resident and gathered at the Arm ad Wednesday night.
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George H. Fortson
Veterans of
Notable Camp Officers Named in Washington Unit
The report lists camp officers including Wm J. Bothwell of the Fourteenth Infantry and H J Moas of First Washington with positions such as adjutant and chaplain. The next meeting is set subject to the commander's call and references Bothwell’s past service and views on Philippine events.
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Wm. J. Bothwell
Fourteenth Infantry
H. J. Moas
First Washington
W. BK. Budiong
First
Washington
J. K. Witherspoon
Jet Washington
Fred K. Wood
Frank Coombe
W. #. Horner
Uirteenth Infantry
Weldon
Pirot Washington
Philippines
Capitol Annex Work Pauses for Holidays
Construction on the Capitol annex has halted until after the holidays due to weather. No progress is expected until January as Governor Rogers remains in Tacoma.
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Olympia
Dec
Capitol Annex
Rogers
Tacoma
Local Wheat Prices Rise In Chicago Market
Wheat moved higher today with local prices up a penny from yesterday. Bluestem now 62 cents and club at 1 dollar per bushel. Brokers expect a period of steadiness after a steady rise over the past ten days.
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Chicago
Bluestem
Carpenters Call Meeting to Discuss 1902 Wages
A call for carpenters to attend a meeting Wednesday night cites an error in a mailed notice. The meeting will be held December 10 at Carpenters' Hall. Topics include wage scales for 1902 and a large attendance is urged by the union.
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Carpenters
Reaeen
Lumber Exchange Building Planned on Second Avenue
The Colonnade structure by Moore Investment Co and partners will be named the Lumber Exchange Building and house the firms’ offices on the top floor. Moore’s at 705 Second Avenue advertises silver novelties including knives forks and spoons.
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Second Avenue
Moore Investment Co
Lumber Exchange
This Investment Co
Northwest
Tum
Buling
Moore's
Second _avenue
Shinano Maru Arrives at Smithport with Silk Cargo
The Shinano Maru, Japan's Nippon Yusen liner, arrived from the Orient at 2:80 yesterday morning. It carried a valuable cargo of silks, teas, apples and other goods. This is its largest vessel and first port call here. formerly on the Japan Bombay run.
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Smith
Orient
Ashe
Laboring man sent to police to sober up after search
John Whalen was taken to police headquarters by officers this morning to sober up after a search uncovered $100.70 that had been missing and was found by Jailor Corbett amid the incident.
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John Whalen
Offlee
Rollera
Corbett
George B Whitney Dies. Body At Butterworths
George B Whitney aged unknown years died yesterday at 2215 Eighth Avenue. The body is at Butterworths funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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George B. Whitney
Eighth Avenue
Butterworths
Blaine Establishes Commercial Club With Charter Members
Blaine, Dec. 6. The city forms a commercial club aimed at fostering manufacturing and business interests. Charter membership stands at 3 percent with immediate steps to secure clubroom space. W H K Barnes elected president B B Beard secretary and L W Gundlach treasurer.
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Blaine
W. HK. T. Barnes
B. B. Beard
L. W. Gundlach
Kent Shows Its Own Independence
The article reports that Kent and local farmers drained over 40 acres along the White River Valley without county aid. Years of overflow had inundated and distressed the land, but the irrigation and drainage work was completed by the farmers' own efforts.
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Kent, Dee
White River Valley
County delays force self prosecution of ditch works
After two weeks a local group toiled without county action and dug 4000 feet of ditch up to eight feet deep, partially boxed, funneling water toward a five foot fall into the White river. The system is described as a proven mix.
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White River
Election of Officers at Seattle Golf and Country Club
The annual election at Seattle Golf and Country Club was held last night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Elected were H. H. C. Henry as president, C. D. Bumnon and J. D. Lowden as trustees, and F. K. Struve as secretary.
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Oficera
Seattle Golf and Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
HH. C. Henry
C.D. Bumnon
J. D. Lowden
F. K. Struve
Secret Ry
Washington Society of Accountants Organizes in City
A largely attended meeting of local accountants approved charter resolutions and formed a three member committee to notify practitioners about the new group. A note directs readers to Meere's at 705 Second Avenue for watches. Diamond note and repair services listed nearby.
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Washington Society of Accountants
Meere's
Second Avenue
Reginald Vanderbilt Engaged to Jolly Gentle Kathleen Neilson
New York December 6 announces the engagement of Mme Kathleen Neilson and Reginald Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt heir, popular and jovial, is described as a young Yale student with the wedding soon. Kathleen Neilson is Belle Nelson’s second daughter and Fred Gebhardt’s niece.
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New York
Mme
Kathleen Neilson
Reginald Vanderbilt
Mia
Cornelius Vanderbit
Vanderbilt
Yale
Kathleen Neileon
Belle Netlaon
Fred Gebhardt
Ballard Issues Many Building Permits in November
City Engineer records show 118 613 in permits issued during November for new building construction, mainly residences. Most permits pertain to blocks recently erected and previously issued permits were renewed in October.
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Ballard
Danish Baptist Bazaar at Church Corner Biath and Virginia
The ladies of the Danish Baptist church host a banner event tomorrow Saturday evening at 7 20 featuring a fine musical program and refreshments. The National Letter Carriers Association Seattle branch No 79 holds its annual election of officers on Wednesday December 11 with nine delegates to represent the Beattle branch at the state convention in Tacoma February 22.
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National Letter Carriers’ Association
Heattle
Beattle Branch
Tacoma
Beattie Retail Grocers to Hold Annual Meeting Next Monday
The Beattie Retail Grocers' Association Inc announces its annual meeting for the election of officers and trustees. The event will be held next Monday evening at 7 o'clock in Grocers' Hall located at 68 and 9 Hinckley block.
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Beattie Retail Grocers' Association, Inc
Dee
Le Vere Boxer Arrested For Assault
Le Vere a young prizefighter was arrested last evening for assault and battery on H. Waiters who was the intended victim. The incident occurred December 4 as Le Vere’s pugilistic impulses got the better of him. Water Springs Medical offers treatments for rheumatism eczema and skin diseases. Medicines and umbrellas are advertised at Moore's stores on First and Second avenues along with jewelry listings.
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le Vere
H. Waiters
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