City Faces Major Regrade Case Under Grand Jury Probe
Grand jury investigates city regrade projects and a surety company tied to bond financing. The probe centers on a Seattle firm and a Jackson Street operation with claims of misused funds, stock details, and questions about public official involvement. A Portland man Erickson figures in a fringe graft narrative amid ongoing inquiries.
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Ier
Furth
Jackson Street
Beastie Surety Com
Bende of Securety Company
Jackson
NS Make Fund for the Horn Hero
Fragmentary text mentions a fund for an unspecified hero tied to Geo. M. Manby and Einar Johannasen. Wreck context hints at a disaster requiring support from the city and others to aid a nation. The readable lines indicate an appeal to start collecting help for the hero or heroes.
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Ander
Geo. M. Manby
Einar Johannasen
Funeral details for Kirk family in local notice
Fragmentary text notes a funeral for Kirk with mentions of a son and service time. Limited readable names and dates prevent full reconstruction. appears to reference attendance and evening service.
Strange fraud case heads to court after injuries claim
Mrs. M. M. Johnson faces trial for receiving money under fake pretenses after Seattle Electric paid her 600 dollars for injuries last spring. She and her baby Lester have been jailed. she told The Star of a life of accidents and denied cheating, recounting a Seattle car incident and ongoing misfortune.
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M. M. Johnson
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Dolphin
Police
Self Government for Ireland Promised by Liberals
London Dec 11 Henry Asquith outlined Liberal policy promising self government for Ireland while preserving the imperial parliament's supremacy. He argued no separation or rivalry, and that a Liberal majority would pursue Irish self government within the union. The rally at Albert Hall drew enthusiastic but gender restricted audiences as suffragettes were barred.
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Palted Pees
London
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Liberal Party
England
Iriah
Albert Hall
Henry Asquith
Great Britain
House of Lords
Let Me Alone I Want to Die Mrs Kate Ocamb
Mrs Kate Ocamb a 30 year old chambermaid at the Colonial hotel attempted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid after a lover tried to wrench the dose from her hand. She told reporters she was despondent and wished to be left alone while hospitalized with throat burns. Her father is named Farren though she would not disclose his location.
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Kate Ocamb
City Hospital
Colonial Hotel
Senecast
Farren
Drive Out the Loan Sharks
A call to action condemns usury and the practice of salary loan sharks preying on the unfortunate. It argues laws exist but enforcement is weak as victims lack funds, while Seattle officials can act without financial fear to end the long running evil.
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Seattle
Robbery at dance hall on Champast Street sparks purse loss
In Denver last night a woman reported losing a $50 purse at a dance opposite the Post building on Champast. Police searched about a hundred men leaving the hall. none had more than a dollar. Authorities suspected a female thief, but declined to search the women.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Post Building
Champast
Ella Steamer Ella Safe After Grounding Rumor
Wireless messages to the Standard QO steamer Col. Drake dismissed morning reports that the Ella, of the Jebsen under line from Seattle to Central America, had gone aground or faced trouble.
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Col. Drake
Ella
Jebsennder
Seattle
Zelaya marching on Bluefields as Riplinger faces cross examination
Zelaya's forces, 4000 strong, move from Rama toward Bluefields with heavy fortifications nearby and Americans rushing to safety aboard battleships. In New Orleans, Riplinger endures a rigorous cross examination over embezzlement charges linked to an indemnity dispute and a $4500 loan, with Stirrat and Goetz avoiding court in Tacoma.
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Vanderveer
John Riplinger
Riplinger
Stirrat & Goetz
Goetz
Stirratt Goetz
Seattle
Fie
Stirrat
Tacoma
Morris
Court House
Chicago Predicted to Surpass New York in Growth
Berlin December 11. Professor Albrecht Penck, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Nautical Science, says Chicago will surpass New York in size and importance due to ongoing American immigration and shifting export demand. He notes New Yorker housing costs and contrasts Berlin living spaces with New York.
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Hy United Brees
New Orleans
Bluefielde
Estrada
Moffatt
United States
Des Moines
Zelaya
Hyveited
Berlin
Chicago
New York
Albrecht Penck
Roosevelt
Institute of Nautical Science
Penck
America
Europe
Still No Sign Of Kidnapped Child In Louisville
Alma Kellner disappeared on Wednesday and police have not found any trace of the kidnappers. About thirty officers search a twenty mile radius around Louisville. Investigations cover every possible hiding spot and five thousand reward notices are circulating nationwide.
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Louisville
Alma Kellner
Firelit Windfall Raises Questions About Osterman
Chicago December 11. Henry C. Osterman president of the Car Equipment Co West Pullman returns home to a wife with fire in her eye and many questions. She cites his Detroit spree spending twenty dollar bills on champagne paying for a five dollar change and giving away large sums to strangers. She demands explanations for the charitable acts and the burning two twenty dollar bills.
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Chicago
Henry C. Osterman
Car Equipment Company
West Pullman
Detroit
Edward Collins
Henry
Mrs. Osterman
Washington
Blind Boys Receive Sight At Seattle Orthopedic Hospital
Two Seattle area boys aged 7 and 9 who were blind from birth regain sight after hospital care and surgeries. The story details their journey from Sumas to Seattle, the help of local volunteers, and Thanksgiving to celebrate their progress at the Orthopedic Hospital and Seattle General Hospital.
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Seattle
Pital
United States
Sumas Station
Karl Mading
Everett Mading
Seatle General Hospital
Bently
Seattle General Hospital
No Drunks Denied Marriage Licenses At Court House
A drunk man and woman sought a marriage license but were refused by License Clerk Gage who consulted Otto A. Case. Case ruled no intoxicated persons may wed in the office, prompting the pair to leave and continue drinking while protesting the rights of citizens.
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Gage
Otto A. Case
Case
Trustee resigns over professor’s divorce views at Penn
Walter G. Smith resigns after 18 years on the University of Pennsylvania board citing disagreement with Professor J. P. Lichtenberger’s marriage and divorce views and his continued role at the Wharton School. The Roman Catholic member opposes divorce. A separate item notes White Henry building plans for an 11 story block on Fourth Avenue and University Street.
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United Press
Philadelphia
J. P. Lichtenberger
Wharton School
Walter George Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Kr. Smith
White- Henry
Grand Building
Fourth Av
University St
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