Seattle eyes floating merchant marine training ship
A representative for President Hill of the Great Northern is in Seattle to study locating a floating training school here. The plan envisions a ship hosted as a Seattle headquarters, training young men as seamen and officers for American merchant vessels, with a multi year course ending in placement on ships.
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President Hill
THE
Great Northern
Merchant Marine Training School Beattie
HM. J
Boston
Hotel Washington
Sewithin
Mrr. Hill
J. Hill
Prestou
Hill
England
Gen
Ting
America
Hil
Schoolehip
Seattle
Nan Patterson Murder Case Near Resolution
The Patterson murder trial nears closure as defense argues to dismiss the case after the state reportedly failed to meet its burden. Nan Patterson may present a defense following revelations about her relations with the bookmaker and events before the shooting. The crowded courtroom awaits the final hours of testimony.
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York
Patterson
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Witness in Smoot hearing describes endowment robes as undergarments
Annie Elliott of Utah testifies in the Smoot hearing that endowment robes were worn as undergarments by both sexes and bore symbols. She says she left the church after discovering the practices and feared loss of business in Utah. Idaho Democrat Charlies H. Jackson claims church influence sways party votes. session adjourns to morning.
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Annie Elliott
Utah
Jem
Denmark
America
Brigham City
Brigham Young
Jen- F
Senator Overman
Charlies H. Jackson
Boise
Idaho
Frustrated plot tied to a loose glycerine device
A glycerine charge hidden near a door was secured with soap and would have caused extensive damage if tamped solid. The blast appears to have frightened the attackers, as only one shot fired before the police were alerted and Detective Adams took up the investigation.
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Adams
Life ends in attempted double suicide tragedy in Spokane
Despondent widow Mrs J W Gould aged 66, who faced her husband J W Gould's suicide three weeks earlier, attempted self harm by cutting her neck and plans to join him. Neighbors found her and physicians required 100 stitches to close the wound. she remains in danger as she nears death.
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Spokane
J. W. Gould
Moran Bros bid tops 12 million for New Hampshire project
The Star reports Moran Bros of Seattle bid over 12 million dollars to build three sea fighters, including the battleship New Hampshire and two cruisers. It names the lowest bidders and provides Hibbs interview and ship details, claiming exclusive beat on the story.
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Seattle
THE
STAR
Moran Bros Company
New Hampshire
United States
Morans
Star Ahso
Hibbs
Moran Brow Company
Ashington
Btar
Telegraph
Hearst
Colman
Hemming confesses to arson at Knutson's saloon Troy Idaho
Spokane December 16 Fred Hemming a bartender has admitted setting fire to Knutson's saloon at Troy Idaho last week destroying eight buildings and causing about 20000 in losses He says Knutson hired him for 200 payoff The confession was made to the prosecuting attorney and Hemming resigns Knutson faces arrest Friday unaware of the confession
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Spokane
Fred Hemming
Knutson
Troy
Idaho
Hemming
Schoolgirl Named Nina Martin Killed by Train
Special to The Star. In TOPPENISH on December 16 a 13 year old pupil Nina Martin was struck by a train while walking to school and killed instantly. She was thrown about ten feet from the track.
I Give Her Up Because I Love Her
Fred G Hall, of Rowe, proceeds in Judge Griffins court to annul his brief marriage to Gladys Buell of Seattle after elopement from Ross. He sobs I love her but I must do right. Gladys's parents, moved by his grief, promise future approval if she still loves him when she is of age.
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Fred G. Hall
Rowe
Hall
Mr. Buell
Minnesota to Arrive in Seattle on December 24
The Star reported James J. Hill would visit Seattle to meet the Minnesota. Detailing that Great Northern officers including Louis W. Hill and possibly C. E B. Stone would greet the vessel, the ship will arrive December 24 and host social events. A public reception date is undecided with Christmas day a possibility. The Minnesota’s first voyage to the Orient is set for January 24 from Seattle.
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The
Star
James J. Hill
Seattle
Minnesota
St Paul
Great Northern
Louis W. Hill
C. E B. Stone
Orient
Seattle couple wed by Rev J. P. this December
Edwin FE Elston and Jane C Hill, residents of Seattle, were united in marriage by Rev J P on Thursday evening December 16.
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Edwin FE. Elston
Jane C. Hill
Seattle
Rev
J. P
False imprisonment suit against police chief proceeds
Federal court damage case against Chief of Police Delaney continues with Mahesh Chevan Sinha as plaintiff seeking 8000 dollars. Witnesses for defense and prosecution testify as jury is expected late today. The Hindoo complainant alleges mistreatment and wrongful arrest to push for a detention room at headquarters.
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Delaney
Mahesh Chevan Sinha
Hindoo
Jung Sinha
Sinha
Mystery death at Brown's Point beach rocks heavy
Partially decomposed body of a laboring man was found in shallow water near Brown's Point lighthouse. The corpse bore rocks in every pocket and a gas pipe tied to the neck. Police cannot determine if it was murder or self-inflicted death.
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Tacoma
Brown's Point
Philip Bratigan
Gig Harbor
Kehler
Old Town
Freshman Debate Team Sees Turmoil on Board
Amid scattered reports from New York on December 16, details are unclear as a debate crew aboard faces unsettled conditions. Officials note the situation involves a freshman attendee and a possible incident at sea.
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New York
Debatin Darescident
Painee
Death Report: Coroner Wiltsie Seeks Hold on Remains
Coroner Wiltsie announces intent to hold the remains of a murdered trader for examination. The notice indicates continuing investigation into the fatal incident and awaits further legal and medical actions.
Smuggling Sloop Sought as Opium Ring Triples to Ballard
Customs officers halted a Ballard landing tied to Bill Stewart known as Opium Brown. The sloop and opium tied to Chinamen smuggling, notes and Canada imports found. Stewart escaped with keen local watch by a deputy. The vessel owned by Burgess of Stevenson BC, awaits tow by the Scout.
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Stewart
Pacific Ocean
British Columbia
Scout
Ballard
Bill Stewart
Frank Loftus
Brinker
Loftus
Inspector Loftus
Revenue Launch
Bailach
I A Canada
Burgess
Stevenson
B.C
Woman 100 Ill 10 Appear In Court
Cleveland December 16 no action in the Chadwick case while Mrs Chadwick lies ill in county jail. Her doctors say it will be days before she can appear as receivership and criminal actions wait. Mrs Chadwick met President Beckwith at the cell door and the two discussed the case and her lawyers.
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Cleveland
Chadwick
Common Pleas Court
Saings Banking & Trust Company
Flyrna
Ohio
President Beckwith
Treckwith
Mr. Beckewith
Mr. Beckwith
Mrs. Chadwick
Beckwith Meets Chadwick at County Jail in Cleveland
Cassie L Chadwick and President Beckwith of the Oberlin bank met at the county jail in Cleveland. The aged banker, ruined by the bank failure and indictments, visited Mrs Chadwick after a day with the grand jury, while Mrs Beckwith stayed by his side.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
President Beckwith
Oberlin Bank
Chadwick
Panic explodes at toy cap factory tragedy in Portsmouth
A factory blast at Lloyd and Adams in Portsmouth caused a panic this morning. Effie Phillips died and Mattie Rice and Ola Smith were fatally hurt. Officials suspect Bell Telephone influence behind the silence from other cities.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Lloyd & Adams
Effie Phillips
Mattie Rice
Ola Smith
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Scripps News Ran'n
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Koroner Wiltsie
Tradi
Customs Office
Bill” Stewart
Opium Brown
the Customs Authorities
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