Tragedy At Alvin Rock Slide Kills One Injures Four
A rock slide at Alvin on the Great Northern railroad left one man dead and four others seriously injured around noon today. The workers were digging in loose rock when the slide occurred. the employer was the railroad company and names were not released. The dead man's body is expected to arrive on train No. 1 tomorrow morning. Coroner Hoye has been notified and will decide on an inquest after further information.
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Great Northern Railroad
Wultee
Troad Company
Hoye
Deaths in Kentucky and Michigan Fire Disasters
In ABHLAND Kentucky an elder Benedict family perished when their Te kitchen house burned this morning. The 6 month old child, the wife and William Benedict died in the flames while the elder daughter escaped. In Sault Ste Marie two loggers Martin Olesen and John Rusk L. Anderson died in a waterfront fire. Mrs Sundstrom suffered both legs broken escaping.
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Abhland
Wiliam Benedict
Ann Gaughter
Wee
Rene
Sault Ste Marif
Martin Olesen
John Rusk L. Anderson
Charles Sundstrom
Ing
Fire at Shernock building in Portland. casualties reported
A blaze swept the Shernock building at Second Avenue and Oak Street in Portland yesterday night, affecting a largely Chinese occupancy. Police recovered three bodies, with authorities noting the fire caused extensive damage. Firefighters and officers worked to control the scene and determine the cause.
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Portland
Shernock
Second Avenue
Oak Street
Balliog
Convicted Port Orchard man found guilty of manslaughter
Arthur Ferry was found guilty of manslaughter in Kitsap county for the drowning of James Grimrale Jr. after a two hour verdict. Judge Denny had cautioned jurors about Alonso Douglas’s testimony while noting contradictions in stories about the drowning. Witnesses on the beach heard a voice cry out as the boy fell. Ferry awaits sentencing in a hard fought case conducted by Prosecuting Attorney J. Blake.
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War
Arthur Ferry
James Grimrale, Jr
Denny
Alonso Douglas
Ferry
Young Grisdale
Douglas
Growning
Ewim
Grindale
James Grisdale
Kitsap County
J. Blakey
Invaders Sighted Panama Crossing Reported
Dispatches from Panama and Washington on December 17 describe Colombian soldiers seen north of the Atrato River near Colon. United States Minister Meyer reports Nicaragua recognizing Panama and naming a consul at Panama City.
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Panama
Atlanta
Colon
Atrato River
Washington, D. C
United States
Meyer
Nicaragua
State Department
Panama City
Louisiana Purchase Centennial Opens With Warships In New Orleans
The event begins tomorrow and runs for three days with warships from three nations and many prominent visitors from across the country, signaling a grand celebration surpassing previous efforts.
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New Orleans
Three Nations
Harris Pleads Guilty to Larceny from Person
J B Harris pleaded guilty in superior court to larceny from the person and was fined his costs by Judge Bell. In default of payment he was committed to the county jail to serve the fine. The alleged theft involved a fur coat stolen from Felix Fees on November 4.
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J. B. Harris
Coats
Bell
Herrie
Felix
Messenger Company
Murderers Arrive in New York En Route to Pittsburgh
Two men arrested in England for the murder of contractor Ferguson at Me Tkmaid, Pa., arrived in New York and will be transported to Pittsburgh tomorrow.
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New York
England
Ferguson
Pittsburg
Dunbar Seeks Injunction in Hotel Lease Dispute
The Rainies Grand Hotel Company answered and counter claimed in superior court over Mrs. Emily Noyes’s suit to repeal the lease of the Rainies Grand Hotel. BR Dunbar, acting for the company, sought an injunction to prevent eviction after the lease term ends, claiming a renewal was promised.
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Rainies Grand Hotel Company
Emily Noyes
BR Dunbar
Aoke
Fraud order targets Maxit and Gay turf tipsters
In Washington Dec 17 a fraud order was issued against Maxit and Gay turf tipsters accused of catching many suckers through extensive advertising.
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Maxit & Gay
Army Officer Dead in Manila Died of Malaria Fever
Captain Benjamin Amin of the Twenty seventh Infantry died at a Manila hospital this morning from malarial fever. He passed away as a result of the illness while serving in the line of duty. Captain Amin was assigned to the Twenty seventh Infantry and died in Manila on December 17.
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Manila
Benamin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Tug Tyee Near Nome Reports Meteor Tow
The steamer Santa Ana arrived from the North with news that the tug Tyee is towing the disabled Meteor from Nome. The Tyee was spoken off Yakutat bay on December 7.
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Santa Ana
Tyee
Nome
Yakutat Bay
Seattle Child Labor Scrutiny at Bon Marche Store
State Labor Commissioner and James visit Seattle department store to investigate underage workers amid questions over permits. Officers collect names of youths found under 14 without proper school permits and promise action under revised law powers.
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HM. James
Hociological Society
Theattire
Blackman
Mr. James
Beatle
Sociological Society
First Presbyterian Sharch
The
Star
McDermott
James
the Star
Bon Marche
Iit
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Huehanan
Schoola Cooper
Beattle
Huchanan
Jones
Commissioner Hackman
Duchanan
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Jammer
Bix
McCarthy
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
MacCarthy
Boya
Fern
Hinckman
Frank Callahan
TH Roy Street
John Kalty
Cedar Street
Beret
Ben Marche
Cooper
Brooks
Intendent
Colper
Treants
War of words erupts in morning exchange yesterday
A heated verbal clash occurred yesterday at 10 30 in the morning as disputants faced off in a public exchange. Details and participants remain unclear in the fragment.
Exhumation of Captain Burns Highlights Insurance Dispute
Autopsy conducted at Bonney-Watson morgue follows exhumation of Captain F J Burns of Seattle. Insurance company contests a large policy, alleging death from tuberculosis or accidental blood poisoning tied to an ulcerated tooth. Doctors Torna Raymond and Shannon oversee the post mortem as family and underwriters argue over payment.
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Cpt
F. J. Burne
Seattle
Bures
Lakeview
Bonney-Watson
Torna
Tacoma
Alfred Raymond
Wim Shannon
Tacoma youth burglar evades fame in crime spree
Special to The Star. In Tacoma, police captured MH Wilks, a young man claiming Chicago lineage and college status, after a raid on Heineman and Posner’s store. He confessed to two months of burglaries and led officers to stolen goods at a fashionable boarding house. A charge is expected.
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Tacoma
Wilks
Skstman
Bunny
Storybook
Heineman & Posner
Murphy
Pitegerald
Chicago
Preachers Crusade Targets Scarlet Women In Spokane
In Spokane on December 17 the Spokane Press reported Rev. George Wallace proposing to hire scarlet women as servants or send them to jail to reform them. A slum woman was placed in a preacher's home to work as a housemaid, clean floors, and perform tasks for a family of six.
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Spokane
George Wallace
Red Light
Divorce suit filed by Lizate May Anderson against Capt. C. W. Anderson
After twenty five years of unrequited affection and ten weeks of marriage, Lizate May Anderson filed for divorce from her husband Captain C. W. Anderson citing marital breakdown and seeking legal dissolution of the union.
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Lizate May Anderson
Capt
C. W. Anderson
Petition backs Union street tunnel plan at Manufacturers meeting
A large petition with hundreds of firms and city leaders was presented to the Manufacturers' association last Tuesday evening supporting the Union street tunnel. The group endorsed the improvement after a thorough discussion.
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Union Street Tunnel
Manufacturers’ Association
Baritone David Beham Seeks Divorce in London Case
London news reports David Beham, famed baritone, pursuing a divorce from his wife Aimertenna Hoth amid disputed claims and public interest. Details remain unclear as the case unfolds in court.
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London
David Beham
Hothare Aimertenna
Morgan Bonds Sold By Atecht Ron Railway
The Atecht Ron railway sold 10 million dollars in mortgage bonds to the J P Morgan Company to fund new equipment and construction planned for next year in New York.
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New York
Atechtron Railway
J. P Morgan Company
Threatened Bankers Life and City Campaign Updates
A man named Feet is charged with attempting to assault banker Martin on a Seattle street with a butcher knife after an argument over a loan. The city laboratory committee plans an ordinance for a new municipal department and will present it to the council next Monday. In Washington, President Roosevelt hosts the Cabinet dinner signaling a busy official entertainment season.
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Tw Canon
BR. Martin Wit
Martin
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Eatalleis
Chamber
Congdon
Washington, D. C
White Mouse
Roosevelt
Downey Granted Bail in Abortion Case
Dr. W. St. John Downey, charged with performing an abortion on Alice RE. Cady, was released on $6,000 bonds. Information filed in superior court. he will enter a plea next Saturday and a speedy trial is anticipated as attorney Wilson R. Gay seeks prompt resolution.
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W. St. John Downey
Alice RE. Cady
Downey
Superior Court
Wilson R. Gay
Mitchell Pleads For Portland Show
Senator Mitchell of Oregon urges a 2 126 000 government appropriation to back the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland. He notes progress on site work and water systems, cites multiple states already supporting the project, and argues the exposition carries national significance. A separate item reports Richard Gentress detained in TeNaqua and sought in Seattle for a charged check incident.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Mitchell
Oregon
Portland
California
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri
Treasury
Rockies
Richard Gentress
Tenaqua
Pickering Itros
Seattle
Hearst Paper Forces Apology After Insult to Charity Leader
The Willie Hearst afternoon organ attacked H Wirt Steele secretary of the Charity Organization Society with insults via a Bon Marche window trimmer. Steele responds with a signed statement denying the quotes and apologizes for the misattributed remarks, published in the paper.
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Willie Hearst
Star
H. Wirt Steele
Charity Organization Society
Steele
Hearst
Crow
Seattle
Mr. Steele
Roosevelt Signs Cuban Reciprocity Act Approval at Noon
President Roosevelt signed the Cuban reciprocity act at 1 p m with the same pen used for the Cannon Frye gesture. The pen will go to Havana for the Cuban museum as Minister Quesada confirms the bill’s passage. Awaiting a reply from Cuba on implementing the act, Roosevelt will issue further order to enforce it. Palma to issue a similar proclamation.
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Frye
Cannon
Havana
Quesada
Cubs Ia
Roosevelt
Palma
Washington, D. C
Ryan Released From County Jail After Suspicion
Frank Ryan known as a stool pigeon was freed by Sheriff Cudihee after nearly three weeks in Aberdeen county jail. Prosecutor found no proof he aided the Maple Brothers saloon hold up or the murder of Emil Dermit. Authorities suspect him in the J McCarty bartender disappearance but have no evidence.
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Anderson
Achool
Nevada
Capt. Anderson
Seattle
Beneara
Mra Anderson
Sho
Andersen
Frank Ryan
Maple Brothers
van Asselt
Cudihee
Emil Dermit
Ryan
Aberdeen
J. McCarty
Burglars Plunder Vacant House At Tenth And Charles
Griffith Davies appealed to police after repeated thefts at his vacant residence on Tenth avenue and Charles street. Intruders have stripped lighting fixtures and a mantle, and stolen a French plate mirror from the front room.
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Griffith Davies
Tenth Avenue
Charles Street
Chamber of Commerce opposes Union Street tunnel plan
The chamber yesterday passed a resolution opposing the construction of the Union Street tunnel at the present time. It argues regrading Pike Street has eased conditions the tunnel would worsen and city funds are needed for priorities like a new city hall.
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Chambter of Commerce
Union Street
Pike Street
Reeves Surrenders After Riverside Siege
Alonzo Reeves, who shot a deputy sheriff during a service attempt, surrendered after a nightlong barricade. Fifty deputies surrounded his home and exchanged gunfire. Reeves fired from a window before surrendering, sustaining buckshot to the face but no serious injuries among others.
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Reeves
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