Telephone girl assaulted by highwaymen in dark robbery
Miss McDermott, an athletic employee, resisted and escaped after a robber struck and pulled her purse from her right hand, taking $2 in small change. He fled as she reached her doorstep, leaving a vague description and no police capture despite prior similar attacks on five women. She had concealed a $20 bill in fear of further danger.
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Strug
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Alleen
Thomas H Reed Dies in Washington Landmark Politician
Thomas Reed died suddenly in Washington at 12 10 with anemia and Bright's disease cited as prior ailments. A veteran of the Civil War era politics, Reed rose from Maine lawmaker to congressman and eventually Speaker of the House. He was born in Portland October 14 1409 and pursued law before entering public life. Reed served as attorney general of Maine and held posts including solicitor of Portland and state senator before his federal tenure.
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Thomas H. Merd
Araema
Hright
Dinessee
Thomas Reed
Mre. Wilow
Catherine
Amos L. Alien
Theed
House of Representat
Asher G. Hinds
Augustus G. Payne York
Breckett Reed
Portland
Bowdon College
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Te . Columbia
Navy
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Tower House
State Senate
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Tragedy Involving Eddie Mulligan Smothered By Fire
A six year old, Eddie Mulligan, died in an incendiary house fire at 1806 Western Avenue after his mother left to buy bread. Brothers Charlies aged 19 and George aged 4 were burned escaping. investigators suspect arson as Chief Cook notes the fire started in the living room. Eddie lay in his room suffocated as neighbors and firefighters tried to reach him. body at Seattle Undertaking Company morgue with funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow.
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Eddie Mulligan
Charlies
George
Yes
Western Avenue
Allley
Mulligan
Charley
Eddie
Hhs
John Smith
Smith
Cook
National House Honors Reed As Distinguished Statesman
The House of Representatives adopted resolutions praising Thoman B. Reed of New York, who served in the Fifty-fifth Congress and died December 7. Colleagues called him an intellectual giant, a distinguished statesman, and a cultured scholar whose leadership and wit shaped his era. The chamber adjourned briefly after honoring his memory.
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House
Sherman
New York
Ons
Thoman B. Reed
Congressional
American Republic
Thomas Nast Dead in Guayaquil Death and funeral details
General Thomas Nast died in Guayaquil after a three day illness from yellow fever. He was buried at six o clock with the governor and American colony in attendance. The coffin bore the American flag and the British consul read a prayer at the grave. Nast, famed for Harper's Weekly during the Civil War era, was born in Landau in 1640 and later moved to New York where he worked as a cartoonist before joining Harpers. A separate note reports South Park choosing to incorporate by a 19 vote majority with 193 ballots cast, 100 in favor and 90 against, and lists city officers and councilmen elected.
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Ecuador
Thomas Nast
Sonmaiar Corps
Harper's Weekly
Harpers
Landau
South Park
South Bark
SanYor
William Plaw
Middleton
D. B. McCool
Nm Buchan
Fr. E. Schoeneman
Fp, Gifford
Fitz and Jeff to Spar in Seattle
James J. Jeffries world champion pugilist and Robert Fitzsimmons ex champion will stage an exhibition under Wm Delaney and Clark Ball at the Seattle theater Friday night. It is billed as a meeting of the two greatest prize ring men and includes four preliminaries with Bam Matt in Seattle representing the big men.
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Pugtliat
Robert Fitssimmons
Wm. Delaney
Clark Ball
Seattle
Bam
Matt
Secretary in Guatemala Recounts Fatal Shooting Incident
James Hatley, secretary of the U S legation in Guatemala, writes from Louisville that Young Fitzgerald was shot and killed by Hunter in Guatemala. Hatley says Fitzgerald slapped Hunter and Hunter then snapped a pistol in his face, prompting the shooting in self defense.
Cheyenne Opera House Destroyed By Fire
A fire this morning leveled the Cheyenne opera house known as the Oneat in the city. The damage is estimated around 100000 pounds. Frank Venton, an alleged man, was arrested by Detectives Mubbar on Freeman Street yesterday on suspicion.
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Cheyenne Opera House
Frank Venton
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Freeman
Muspicion
Cyclist Hedpath Wins Fight To Finish Race Injury Stops Him
The Tamousoo bicycle rider Woody Hedpath rejoined the one day event after a fall and apparent collar bone injury. Despite a jagged bone protruding, he insisted on continuing until trainers stopped him by force.
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New York
Dee
Woody Hedpath
Premier Ha signals ultimatum to Venezuela in Britain
London reports Premier Ha warned that an ultimatum had been sent to Venezuela and that if a unsatisfactory reply arrives, Britain and allied powers would take measures to enforce claims. The German ultimatum to Venezuela was shown in Caracas yesterday afternoon.
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Interurban Trains Collide Near Milton Injuring Several
Two interurban trains collided head on near Milton causing five passengers to be bruised or cut and one man, Larson, to suffer a broken leg. The Seattle bound train failed to stop at Milton switch on a curve. emergency braking slowed but did not prevent the crash. Conductor Meathway and Keyes directed rescue as engines hauled trains to Kent. Traffic delayed several hours with a two hour service planned after repairs.
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Taylor
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Larron
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Gent
Highwayman Loses Nerve In Frightened Saloon Attempt
An attempted hold up at Green Leaf corner Pike Street and Western Avenue failed as the robber, armed with a revolver and masked, fled after frightened screams from four women and a drunken teamster. Night bartender Kehoe and others inside the saloon witnessed the chaos. Police say the incident was not reported at headquarters, though a beat officer was informed soon after.
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Pike Street
Western Avenue
Hia
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Teameter
Mande
In the Wrong House Arrest For Vandalism Disorder
William Brown was arrested by Detectives Karbee and Byrnes after an incident at Terrace House on Yeler Way. Brown, reportedly intoxicated, damaged furniture and caused a disturbance, claiming he entered the wrong house.
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Willam Brown
Wah
Karbee
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Yeler
Colored highwaymen attack two Japanese youths in city robbery
Two Japanese boys were beaten and robbed by masked assailants described as colored men on Jackson Street near Atta. One thief fired a shot missing its target as the victims struggled. Patrolman Hannick later arrested one suspect. the other surrendered at the city jail after police descriptions were issued.
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Sagaler
Bob Keene
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