Death by own action thought to be Mrs Dennis assailant
Washington BD C Dec 17. Presley a modiste killer who murdered Mrs Ada Dennis is believed to have taken his own life with gas after the crime. A key fitted a rock leading to Mrs Dennis’s house was found in his room along with stained clothing. a newsboy identified the man, and chemists examine the bloodstained garments.
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Washington, BD. C
Ives
Uthia City
Presley
City
Ada Denmodiste
Garfield Hospital
Lance
Doe
Mra. Denee House
Néwae
A&a
Han
Sailors Seek Wages for Ralph D Rigged Voyage
Sailors aboard the schooner Ralph D demand their wages after a perilous 48 day voyage from Nome ended with starvation aboard. Alaska Commercial Co. claims control while officers deny takeover and contend a cry bond covers the vessel. Seamen insist Johnson Co. of Cleveland is not paying and challenge ownership claims amid disputes in Nome.
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Ralph D
Nome
Dave
Alaska Commercial Co
Weasel
George Morrill
Seat
Johnson
Johnson Go
Cleveland
Automobile record trip planned from Chicago to New York
New York dispatch reports Robbert of Chicago who last May set an auto record, preparing a 16000 mile journey with wife, brother and others aboard Graf Waefe. The party intends to travel through France, Italy, Germany and Austria in a specially built French machine.
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New York
Chicago
Graf Wa
Shaw
M. Shaw
France
Italy
Germany
Aatria
Police Notes on Break-ins at Central Hotel and Stolen Goods
The Central Hotel room of Paul Kicknach was entered Sunday, two coats and a suit taken, an old coat left behind. Lydia Thompson reports £110 in gold stolen from her stateroom between 7:20 and 18:00 Sunday. Glatge Middleton reports a room break yesterday with sealskin stolen. Detectives Phillips and others investigate.
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Paul Kicknach
Central Hotel
Burt Thornton
Lydia Thompson
Glatge Middleton
Avenue
Phillips and
Are
Rorfes Leads Exposure Across City in Disease Case
Dr Rorfes ran across a cave of and accompanied the man to police headquarters. He was sent to the city hall and then to the pest house. Many persons were exposed to the disease by this one case.
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Rorfes
Contagion reports surface with scattered cases in city
New contagions linked to individuals G. M. Strauv and R. A. Tosh with addresses on Flrst and Minor avenues and Keith Austin found on the street. Items for sale include silverware at Moore's on Second and umbrella stock at Moore's on Secona avenue.
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G. M. Strauv
R. A. Tosh
Minor Avenue
Keith Austin
Whitehouse to Lead New Congo Mission toward Lake Albert
William Fits Hugh Whitehouse Jr of Newport Rhode Island, in London for arbitration, plans a new Africa expedition with Capt. Powell Cotton. They will travel by Belgian gunboat up the Congo to Rasoko then through the Pigmy forest to Uganda and toward unknown parts of Lake Albert.
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London
William Fitshugh Whitehouse, Jr
Newport
Whitehouse
Africa
Powell Cotton
Northumberland Fuaitiers
Congo
Rasoko
Uganda
Lake Albert
Concert at First United Presbyterian Church Tonight
A church concert will be held this evening at the First United Presbyterian Church featuring vocal and instrumental music as part of an anticipated entertainment program for attendees.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Maniac Reported Near Green Lake Alarms Local Neighborhood
Br B Howard reports a maniac in the Green Lake area. Children are chased and women frightened as police send an officer to investigate.
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BR. B. Howard
Green Lake
Reporters Notes on Diamond Theft Arrest and Local Events
John Morgan a colored porter was arrested by Policeman Wilkes yesterday on suspicion of stealing a valuable diamond pin. He tried to pawn the gem and gave no satisfactory explanation of its origin. Moses Krum aged 99 died at South Seattle yesterday. The body is at Henney and Stewart's. Max C Steger of 1211 Hewire Street Everett seeks police help to locate Frederick A Strong petition signed by over four owners of business buildings on Pike and Second avenues was filed in the council asking an ordinance to stop light well railings and openings on sidewalks farther out than the foot line. Harriet Moes in Macon Ga was convicted of moonshine and fined 100 and one month imprisonment for operating an illicit still for 4 years. Le Roche removed to 11 First Ave Dr Waggoner dentist Globe block.
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John Morgan
Wilkes
Piret
Second Avenues
Macon
Ga. Dee. l
Harriet Moes
Combine Reported Among Philippine Tobacco Growers
A London financial journal claims a large tobacco growers combine in the Philippines with capital between 40 and 60 million dollars. It says Rothschild interests drive the scheme from London via Spanish investments, with contracts secured through American peace notes and officials mixed with private business. A well known American commissioner’s name is circulating in London though no definite information is provided.
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New York
London Financial Journal
Philippines
London
Rothachilds
Man Builds Own Church and Serves Poor in Basement
Rev. Henry N. Lengel of Reading leads his Followers of God denomination after personally constructing his church in Philadelphia. He dug foundations and oversaw carpentry, spending about 1000 dollars on materials, and now serves without salary while hosting a charity dinner for local indigents.
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Philadelphia
Henry N. Lengel
Reading
Followers of God
Lengel
Train Schedules For Seattle Portland Olympia And Vancouver
Historic timetable fragment lists multiple rail routes with trains between Seattle and Portland and other cities. Mentions daily and specific departure times, connections to Vancouver BC and Westminster, and service names such as Great Northern Overland and Canadian Pacific Express. Advertising notes Moore's jewelry shop at 705 Second Avenue.
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Expres
Olympia
Gray's Marter
Femeat Suntan
Seettie
Terome Ivere
Reattie
Spokane-Leaee
Gomes
Vancouver
Cable inventor faces injunction fight over Newfoundland experiments
Dee of St Johns Newfoundland received a formal demand from Anglo American Telegraph Company to halt all experiments and remove apparatus from Newfoundland and dependent areas. The notice warned of court injunctions if he did not comply, as weather worsened and tests yielded poor results. Meanwhile ships Etruria and Umbria reportedly communicated 100 miles apart using his system, confirming the news across continents.
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Mareory
Etruria
Umbria
Hair clipper prowls New York affecting young women
Special correspondence from New York reports a hair clipper at work on the city streets. He attacked several women and his latest victim was ten year old Eva Ot ten, daughter of a manufacturer. Eva's long blonde braid was cut close to her head and the police suspect a fanatic. The report notes a public sale ad at 222 Pike Street and local business listings accompany the piece.
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New York
Eva Otten
Eva
Hwa
Iva
Eclipor
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Sener
Mrs. Dennis
W. A. Shaw
ES Avenue
Moore's
Second Avenue
Secona Avenue
Heart OF
Moses Krum
South Seattle
Henney and
Stewart's
Max C. Steger
Hewire Street
Everett
Seattle
Frederick
Ee le Roche
First Ave
Dr. Waggoner
Globe Block
McMechens
Marascha
Ceylon
King Segars
Cooper & Levy
First Avenue
Tobacco Trust In
Travelers’ Railway Guide
Northern Pacific
Kar
Tom
Portland
Teave Dam
Anive
Great Northern
Whateem
Vernon
Lieea
Westminster
Beattie
Frevett
Columbia
Puget Sound
Colombia
Peart Sound
Canadian Pacific Expres
CABLE
Marconi
Dee
Mth
Pike Street
Beattle Fuel Co
W. H. Finck
Housewives
Simon Bros
Petos
LION
First
South Cor. Main
Wertagmec
Holmes Good Furniture
Harvard Dental
Second Ave
German Bakery
Adv
Wallace
Goldman
Runis
G.o.guy
Ps. Yesler
Crandridge Kole
Issaquah CO Co
Madison Street
Lephone, Main
Cline’s Piano
Retiane Bootes Cor. Second
Union
Winter & Harper Co
Burke Ridg
Seattle, Wash
Savings Bank Department
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit CO
Columbia St
B. Shorrock
Alex. Myers
Seattle Trenster Co
1St Ave
Battle
Howard Building
Mutual Life
Portland, Or
San Franccisco
Cal
Bentley
and Diamonds Splendid
the Diamond Palace
Uncle Joe
Hayne’s
Seattle Hat Factory
Bine
Kilmer
Kenyon
Prange Pinkham
Allcock
Carter
Warner
Rt Im
Whee Re
Pike St
Holiday Entertainment
Kimball
D. $. Johnston
Secon Avenue
Burke
Chas
Dangerfield
Wash
Great Republic
Juventl
Ibor
Drs Am
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