Wealthy Kattepe man dies by own hand in Montana hotel
J McCarthy a rich Kattepe Montana resident shot himself at the Hotel Northern during breakfast with his wife and two friends present. He suffered from dyspepsia and health issues while traveling to California for a cure. Attendants found him after a second gunshot. the first mistimed, the second killed him within minutes.
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J. McCarthy
Kattepe
Mont
Himeff
McCarthy
California
HW Hubbard
Frank Lurber
Kallapel
Hubbard
Carthy
D. G. Lewis
Kalle
Fire destroys Ballard Electric plant in Ballard
A early morning blaze consumed the Ballard Electric Company plant in Ballard, a frame building housing pumping station power. Night engineer escaped as flames spread, with the superintendent estimating 314,000 in losses fully insured. Seattle Electric may supply power while repairs are arranged and Beattie water service is sought for city needs. The plant had been sold to current owners last spring.
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Ballard Electric Company
Robertson
Seattle Electric Company
Beattie
City of
Ballard
Japanese defendant pleads guilty in mistaken identity case
In a San Francisco court a Japanese man Fujikawa, misidentified for Kawahara, pleads guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses. The judge warns of prison, and a mix-up delayed proper sentencing as the interpreter corrects the names amid a comical misunderstanding.
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Cudihee
Fujikawa
Witmeen
G. Kawahara
Kawahara
Criminal Department
Superior Court
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Feil
Fultkawa
Frank Griffith
Kawahahs
Ikawa
Kawihara
Gore
Filet
Amended ordinance targets private employment agencies
City Attorney De Bruler drafts a new ordinance limiting private employment agencies with a $150 annual license fee, lower fees for women helpers, no required city bond, and a binding refund receipt to avoid misrepresentation. The measure revises fee caps and prohibits conflicts of interest while preserving a cap on excessive charges.
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Arcanes
Rudkin
Taxpayers Demand Sheriff Deputies Be Removed
A large group of Issaquah taxpayers petitions the county commissioners to refuse payment for deputy sheriffs stationed to prevent violence during the coal miners strike. They claim the miners are peaceful and the deputies are no longer necessary.
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Issaquah
Bremerton to Remain Dry After City Election
Bremerton voters chose a council with anti saloon stance led by mayor elect Davis and treasurer Hagans. All new councilmen Pritenhett Dunbar and Coder oppose saloons while two hold overs Diets and Ward persist. Luete supports saloons but will be sole open town member on the new body. The administration pledges to remove blind pigs soon after taking power.
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Charles Diets
George F. Ward
Luete
Davis
Hagans
Pritenhett
Dunbar
Coder
Citizens
City fills all girl domestic help orders after three years
Labor Commissioner Grout notes the city’s employment office can now fill all requests for general housework girls for the first time in three years. He says a recent influx of workers from the east helped ease the shortage and that wages are higher than in Atlantic states.
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Comeniasioner Grout
Commiestoner Grout
East
Atlantic States
Laborer Fatally Injured After Fall at Bank Building
John Pinnew, a laborer on the American National Bank building under construction, fell four feet this morning. He suffered a fractured skull and possible internal injuries and is expected to die.
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American National Bank
Libel Suit Demands 10000 Damages Over Flyer Collision
The Columbia River and Puget Sound Navigation Company filed a libel in federal court yesterday afternoon seeking ten thousand dollars in damages for injuries to the steamer Flyer following a collision on the bay. The suit names the steamer Dade and Bellingham as involved parties.
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Bellingham
Columbia River & Puget Found Navigation Company
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Collisron
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Aeacae
Hbellant
Lady Mayoress of London Miss Ritchie Named
The lord mayoress of London is Miss Ritchie, daughter of Sir Jas Thompson Ritchie, lord mayor. Her mother, the mayor’s wife, died in 1894.
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London
Miss Ritchie
Jas. Thompson Ritchie
Republican Ticket Wins at Ballard
Special to The Star Ballard voters elected the straight Republican ticket by large majorities. Top posts went to James B.K. Zook for Mayor, J. Murdock for Clerk, W.F. Grill for Treasurer, and John W. Whit ham for City Attorney. Health Officer Dr. J. B. MacGregor also won. Council seats were filled by L. O. Ke Ingalla L. & Klawlex and M. Wiley. The election proceeded peacefully with a heavy turnout.
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Ballard
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Hean
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J. Murdock
W. FP. Grill
John W. Whit
Ham
W. HM. Merritt
Tera
J. B. MacGregor
D. M. L. Adama
L. O. Ke
Ingalla
Pulliam Re-elected Leader of Baseball Groups
In New York the annual meeting of the National League and American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs convened yesterday. The main actions were awarding the pennant to Pittsburg and reelecting Harry Pulliam as president. The foul strike rule will remain. The association’s name was changed to the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs.
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National League
American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Pittsburg
Harry Pulliam
Association of Clube
National Ee of Professional Baseball
Democrats Elect Mayor At Everett
Everett results show Democrats naming Thonar Heather as mayoral winner over Republican N. J. Craigue by a narrow margin. Republicans won city clerk treasurer and attorney positions and combined council seats with three Republicans and four Democrats. Other towns report law and order or law enforcement tickets prevailing with small margins.
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Star
Everett
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Thonar Heather
N. J. Craigue
Ehew Cty Cownel
Adjourning Board Voids Action Upsets Crescens Supporters
The board of appeals of the American Trotting Association adjourned without ruling on Crescens 159% mile, seen as a victory by George Keteham’s supporters. Rumors swirl of Harney Dreyfuss forming a baseball outfit and ousting Pow on Eastern tea affairs, with Detroit ready to spend on a team and a $20000 bid for Waster and Leach signaling solid finances.
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American Trotting Association
Crescens
Friends of
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Pow
Ina
Frank Dwyer
Detroit
Waster
Leach
Tiger
Fights and sports notes from Philadelphia to Frisco
A roundup of boxing and sports items includes Hanlon McGovern Johnny Ale jen in a standout one round effort in Philadelphia with a decision possible for McGovern. O’Brien-Wyan bout potential before Hayes Valley Club in Frisco for 5000. Jimmy Michael pace marvel at Manhattan Beach. Tom Jenkins challenges McLeod after an early offer. Jim Corbett shifts to stardom post championship. Brameton touts Myopia Hunt Club as top links. Ice yachting begins on Shrewsbury river with daily races. Harvard urged to drop athletic ties with Pennsylvania due to Big Four class gap.
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Hughey MeGovern
Johnny Ale Jen
Philadelphia
McGovern
Unique souvenir edition on sale by mail order
The edition described as the most unique publication ever is available through Star carriers for one cent per copy. It promises more information than any book yet published, calling itself a splendid souvenir and noting there will be no more printings once exhausted.
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Cannes
Langford Beats Gane in 15 Rounds but Loses Title
Rammy Langford, a Cambridge based lightweight fighter, defeated Joe Gane over 15 rounds in Boston last night but did not claim the championship due to being two pounds overweight. Langford, praised for the better work, deserved the decision yet remained title holder.
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Boston
Rammy Langford
Joe Gane
Langford
Cambridge
Chamber considers river and tunnel projects this afternoon
The Union Street tunnel and Du wamieh river projects face review by the chamber of commerce this afternoon. Endorsement of the tunnel is sought for a petition circulating among major city businesses, with a possible submission to the city council next Monday. If the chamber backs dredging the river, the matter may be sent to Washington.
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Duwamieh
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Washington
One Day In Jail For Eugene Fautrel Mutineers
The sailors aboard the French ship Eugene Fautrel were jailed after insubordination for refusing to rise when called. Commissioner Kiefer sentenced them yesterday to brief imprisonment following a day in the county jail and a reduction of beer money due to limited shore leave last Sunday.
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Kiefer
Suny
Presbyterians Hold Quarterly Meeting Banquet
The Presbyterian ministers and church officials gathered last night at Calvary Church for a quarterly meeting and banquet. Rev W A Major acted as toastmaster and Rev W A Spalding of the United church delivered a brief address.
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W. A. Major
W. A. Spalding
The
United Church
Reboot Talk Highlighted by Ebert Osborne
Ebert Osborne spoke on The Reboot. Rev EB B Thomp of Cumberland church discussed Young Peoples KR WH Thomeon teriana and Their Outlook Northwest. Dr M Ben Parsons spoke on Our Helpers the.
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EB B Thompef
Cumberland Church
Young Peoples
Thomeon Teriana
M. Ben. Parsons
Howard Guilty of Minor Crime in Court
A. Monard was tried for assault with a deadly weapon and battery after stabbing W. J. Dodge with a butcher knife aboard the Arrow. The jury found him guilty, noting some defense but upholding the verdict.
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W. J. Dodge
of the Arrow
School board sets Christmas holidays dates
The school board decided on Christmas holidays from December 24 to January 4. McHanson has a permit for a 71-717 Sixth Avenue brick apartment building he estimates at $25,000. W. Goodhue, chief clerk in the quartermaster's office, leaves for Washington today for six weeks temporary duty.
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Quartermaster's
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Tee
May Play Christmas Beattie Football Match Proposed
Multnomah football seeks an all Beattie lineup to face Portland on Christmas day. A possible athletic park workout is planned in the coming days to shape the team. A telegram from Capt McMillan confirms Beattie can clear the Christmas date.
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Portland
Athletic Park
Capt. McMillan
Beattie
Eastlake Avenue Regrading Urged by Lake Union Improvement Club
The Lake Union Improvement Club approved a resolution calling for immediate regrading of Eastlake Avenue between Roy and Alma streets and urged Councilman Redward to push the project in the council. The street’s condition is described as dangerous.
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Lake Union Improvement Club
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Roy
Alma Streets
Redward
Murphy KO by Wanger in Chicago bout ends quickly
Deco report says Hughey Murphy was knocked out in three rounds by Renny Wanger in Chicago ring last night. The veteran fighter showed little defense against Wanger’s speed and accuracy. The article also notes a divorce petition involving Norman Kelsey filed on cruelty grounds.
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Deco
Hughey Murphy
Renny Wanger
Murphy
Kelsey
Norman Kelse
Buffalo Giant Al Limerick Faces December Bout in Boston
Al Limerick the Buffalo giant, 6 feet 4, about 200 pounds, prepares for a 16 round clash with Jack Monroe at the Criterion Athletic club in Boston on December 14. Limerick rose from deck labor to rough it with Philly promoter O'Brien and aims for bigger revenge against former champ Jeffries.
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al Limerick
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Limerick
O'Brien
Jeffries
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