Poisoning Death Shocks Vancouver Mining Town
In Vancouver British Columbia on December 7 a mining man Thomas Jackson died after taking a dose of Epsom salts in beer. Coroner's inquest returns a verdict of murder amid questions about Mrs Jackson who aided by physicians saved herself. Witnesses include boarders Harry Boxall and Harry Fisher as authorities weigh charges. The case hinges on possible culpability of Mrs Jackson in Jackson's death.
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Vancouver
B. C
Thomasackson
Mra. Jackson
Beattie
Jackson
Mra Bather Jones
Harry Boxall
Harry Fisher
Runaway youths spark Portland police search
Francie Summers aged 14 from Portland and Roy Baird aged 15 from this city left home after drawing bank funds seeking fortune in Seattle. Both youths were reported missing as police investigated their departures and families awaited news. Additionally, Seattle deaths were reported including John E Sutherland and Frank Byram, with A I Davis noted as deceased. The gasoline schooner Katie departed for Alaska fishing grounds.
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Francie Summers
Portland
Oregon Metropolia
Seattle
Roy Baird
Old Rainier
Baton Scores Olea Court Order on County Funds
A judge issued an injunction against County Treasurer M H Gormley barring payment of county warrants totaling seven thousand dollars tied to a contract claim by H M Baton. The ruling rests on a procedural technicality, not the merits, since warrant holders were not joined as defendants.
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OLEA
M. H. Gormley
H. MH. Baton
Purse snatching on Seventh and Marion leaves victim shaken
Mina Rossen was robbed near Seventh and Marion at six last evening when a thief grabbed her purse containing $15 a ring a $9 check and two meal tickets. Pedestrians failed to catch the culprit as he slipped up behind her and escaped after screams alerted others.
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Akthie
Mina Rossen
Marion
President nominates engineers and inspectors in glassy reshuffle
The president named Captain Charles H. McKinetry to a California debric corm season post while Thomas B. Neuhausen received a promotion to special inspector in the Interior department as a Mitchell trial reward. Suspects White Frank McCambridge and Jamen Keefe face possible charges in a recent Rai ner Hardware robbery after police found loot in their possession. A Sims of Shaw fut earned masters papers, and Alfred KE Hargraves’s transport service master’s paper was renewed.
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Washington, RD. C
Charles H. McKinetry
Corps of Engineers
California
Thomas B. Neuhausen
Oregon Land Office
Interior Department
Mitchell
White
Frank McCambridge
Jamen Keefe
Rainier Hardware Company
Everest
A. Sims
Shawfut
Alfred KE. Hargraves
Transport Service
Marine notes and local obituaries in Springfield
Purser L. E. Bemus of the Dakota resigns and sails for San Francisco. W. G. Zoller to succeed him. Steamer Jefferson due in port. Japanese steamer Tyo Maru sails for the Orient next Tuesday. Charles F. Spencer, 77, retired merchant, dies at 22164 Madison. Body lies at Henney-Watson parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. Springfield dispatch notes a 20 percent freight rate reduction by the state railroad commission.
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L. E. Bemus
Purser
Dakota
San Francisco
W. G. Zoller
Charles F. Spencer
Madison
Henney-Watson Company
Springfield
State Board of Railroad Commissionere
Hawaiians At The Fair Draw Largest Audiences
The Jewish fair in Auditorium hall drew one of the largest crowds last night with carnival like gaiety. The Eike quartette and Mrs M A Fortlouiste led the show while the Hawaiian orchestra from Mose Goldsmith provided the star attraction. Goldsmith received thanks and a $50 check for lending the Hawaiians, who also previously performed in St Louis and Portland.
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Auditorium Hall
Eike
M. A. Fortlouiste
Mose Goldsmith
St. Louis
Portland
Goldsmith
Will Discuss 2nd Ave Hump And Proposed Cuts
The street committee will discuss removing the hump on Second Avenue and a proposed cut on Third Avenue to ease traffic. Affected property owners fear a $100,000 damage if the Fourth Avenue cut proceeds, influencing business and property values in the area.
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Virat
Alvidusiens
Broad-minded woman sought for national divorce reform delegation
Governor Mead received a letter from Mary Sperry of San Pedro, president of the California Equal Suffrage Association, requesting appointment of a broad-minded educated woman to delegate to the February Washington D C convention to discuss divorce laws and reform.
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Olympia
Mead
M Mary Sperry
San Peadiace
California Equal Suffrage Association
Washington, D. C
Olympia Daybook notes new incorporations and talks
The Olympia list shows several incorporations with large share values including Mcleod Mining Syndicate $500000 and Rainier Beach Light Water Co increasing capital to $25000. A park board member will discuss park bonds at Sherrick's hall University station Friday. Chamber of Commerce hosts Alaska Yukon Expo board meeting and committee. Elliott avenue condemnation bags remanded to superior court per petitions by Pacific Coast Co and Ignats Steihart.
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Olympia
Mcleod Mining Syndicate
R. C. McLeod
C. W. Power
Seattle Improvement Company
James A. Gorman
T. M. Morrow
A. J. Ballet
Consolidated Mining Company
John L. McDonald
Scott D. King
Jules Marz
Eclipse Consolidated Mining & Investment Company
Robert Dahl
Henrietta M. Dahil
John Newell
Rows Earl Clark
J. 0. Kildlaberg
Rainier Beach Light & Water Company
J. Smith
Park Board
University Community Club
Sherrick's Hall
University Station
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Clara Conwell Sues for Divorce from Charles Connell
Mrs Clara Conwell files for divorce alleging her husband Charles Connell drained her finances after a single week of marriage. She claims he posed as a wealthy timber owner and borrowed her money to pay for their license, then deserted her with her remaining cash.
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Clara Conwell
Charlies Connell
Capture the Murderer in Havre Card-Game Row
William Giles, who stabbed James Hous to death during a quarrel over a card game at Havre, was captured this morning after a 14 hour chase involving soldiers, a civilian posse and multiple dogs.
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Butte
Mont. Dee
William Giles
James Hous
Havre
North Pacific granted spur track franchise for Dempsey mill
In Tacoma on December 7 the Northern Pacific was granted a franchise for a spur track to the Dempsey mill after months of contention. The decision was announced by local officials amid ongoing disputes over railroad access and industrial expansion.
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Tacoma
Dee
Norther Pacific
Dempsey Mill
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Alaska
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Aker E
UNION
Jare
San
Meggendorfer
Jefferson
Broadhurst System
J. Redelsheimer & Co
Tate
Temple DE Hirsch Pair
Pike and
Pine Streets
Ernst
ROTH
Audi
Great American Importing Tea Co
Beeona Ave
Frank Hart
Allan Joe Daly
Bellingham
Mackintosh
Toy Department
Celal
Morrow
Paney Hox
Hernedorf
Gordon
Burlington
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Ave
Madison St
Laurel
1St Ave
Ballard
Hegdahl Co., Inc
Crnroury Furniture Company
Srconp
Spring Street
Doe
Monarch
Portland Fair
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