Confesses to Killing Combs in Portland Boxcar Incident
The suspect, Horace a Negro, confesses to beating Bailey to death during a December 18 quarrel with Combs in a boxcar. He says Combs moved as if to draw a gun, and the assailant struck with a peavey handle. He claims no robbery motive and was en route to Kansas City when arrested in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Marshall Comba
Combs
Bailey
Alley
Hailey
Kansas City
Portland
County Finances Show big increases in 1907
Treasurer Matt Gormley reports county receipts approaching 4.33 million through December with 1907 up from 1906 figures. Personal property assessments rise sharply by about 17 million, while franchise taxes total 7.77 million after board adjustments. Real property values grow mainly in improved and platted property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Gormley Ser
Dee
Agnew
Public-Service Corporation
Cority Board of Equalization
Mackintosh Annual Report Details 214 Court Informations
The Mackintosh annual report lists 214 informations filed in court this year with about 46 to be decided and carried over. It notes 140 with 25 departments, 700 divorces granted mostly by default, 1100 informations in the justice court including 200 for assault and battery, and 130 for petit larceny. Vagrancy and speeding cases rose. The prosecuting attorney's office issued 866 opinions. About 14,000 companions asked for and about 2,000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
of Today
Justice
Prosecuting Attorney
Aa County
Mite Man Beats Redskin Competitor in Wet Conditions
In Oregon on December 28 Joe Mai of Spokane Amateur Societies defeated Sorter Indien ranner in a time of seconds on a wet day. Sorter led early with a speedy white boy, but Mai overtook him to win by a comfortable margin amid poor track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ore
Dee
Joe Mai
Spokane
Telah
Indien Ranner
Sorter
Varde
White Bey
Fragmentary OCR slips capture kitchenware items and prices
Readable fragments list Turkish knives slicers and related items with brand like Monarch and French slicers. Mentions prices and catalog style notes but no clear event or coherent narrative.
Egan Dramatic School Plans January 3 Concert
The children's class will stage a second complimentary performance January 3 at Egan hall. The program includes fancy dances songs and recitations and the senior class presents a dramatic sketch titled A Merry Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan Dramatic School
Egan Hall
Tarkington Did Not Appear in Court for Contempt Trial
United Press reports in Indianapolis that Booth Tarkington the author did not attend his contempt trial against two policemen on Christmas Eve. The case was continued after a court clerk misread the name Hugh Tarkington Ned the car clerk but no Tarkington showed. Spectators waited in vain for the writer to appear at the scheduled session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Hugh Tarkington
Tarkington
Good Roads Men Meet in Chamber to Discuss West Coast Routes
Klang County Good Roads club gathers in Chamber of Commerce rooms to review Seattle to San Francisco road work and Seattle to Vancouver highways. Report covers Alaska port plans and a craft with wireless equipment on the voyage northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klang County Good Roads Club
Chamber of Commerce
J.T. Ronald
Seattle
San Francisco
Cle de C. Rameey
Vancouver
Panicked Times: Savings Deposits Fall Sharply in National Banks
The comptroller reports a dramatic drop in savings deposits by December 3 compared with August 22, totaling 142 million dollars, seen as proof that Americans hoard money amid the panic. Legal tender holdings also fall by nearly 40 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Comptroller
United States
Clue in Murder Mystery Identifies River Victim
Harrison New Jersey December 28 police gain lead in Pascate river case with a locket engraved S. Detectives expect to learn the victim’s name tonight as remains lie under public scrutiny while searches continue for missing friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Harrison
N. J
Pascate River
Troops to Stay in Goldfield Five Days
President Roosevelt cabled Governor Sparks that troops stay in Goldfield for five days pending Nevada legislature’s extraordinary session. He urged the call to plan state control of order. Governor Sparks weighed the proposal, wary of limited action even if convened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Sparks
Nevada
Ooldfield
New Dee
Seattle Wife Seeks Arrest Warrant for Husband
Mrs Roate Ru lofeon of Seattle files for a warrant against her husband C H Ru lofeon for failure to provide for a minor child she says he deserted her for Charlie Morton and that he was unfaithful. No warrant issued as of this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Nolsco
Roate Rulofeon
C. H. Rulofeon
Seattle
Charlies B. Morton
Believed Guilty of Bold Store Robberies Sealed
William Gilford, held on adult and battery charges by Justice J Ratlaback, is believed to be responsible for multiple bold robberies terrorizing merchants in the county south end. Deputies report evidence suggesting his guilt in several recent burglaries including the loot from Hartin's General Merchandise at Kent, with pennies found wrapped in paper and scattered across his bedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilford
J. Ratlaback
Hartin
Kent
Thie Place
Gilford
Southern Pacific cruelty to cattle new trial debated
San Francisco December 24 motion for a new trial on behalf of the Southern Pacific company on the charge of cruelty to cattle was argued this morning after the defendant fled a demurrer. The case has been taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Shooting affray ends in death in Taft
A violent incident in Taft left Gibson dead after a drunken assault on his wife and children. A year old boy employed by Gibson wrestled a butcher knife and a lad used a shotgun to fatally shoot the aggressor, ending the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni Press
Wall Nee Dans
Taft
Gibson
Gibeon
Gideon
Hearing in Mitchell case before U S Commissioner
A hearing was held in the case of A F B Mitchell who was arrested on information sworn by Postoffice Inspector Wayland. Commissioner James Keifer presided in the Colman building in the afternoon regarding Mitchell’s alleged involvement in the post office theft at the university several days ago. Tacoma police arrested him after stolen property was located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FB. Mitchell
Postoffice
Wayland
United States
James Keifer
Colman
Mitchell
Tacoma
First Prize To This Husband Fled From Bride Who Loves Too Much
Chicago court records recount Arthur Kohr seeking divorce from a wife who allegedly overwhelmed him with affection. He testified she clung to him, kept him at home, and she accused him of abandoning her while he claimed he fled to escape a coercive, jealous love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Chicago
Dee
Arthur Kohr
Arthur
Path to plague control in Pacific coast cities
Dr Ralph Matson and his brother Dr Ray Matson, both Oregon health officials, conclude that modern sanitary facilities for Asians along the Pacific coast must be enforced to prevent bubonic plague. They argue exclusion of Chinese, Indians, Koreans and Japanese may be necessary to achieve this public health goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pacific Coast
Ralph Matson
Oregon
Ray Matson
Portland
Vaudeville show thrills carriers at Pantages Theatre
The Star carriers enjoyed a show at Pantages Theatre with no coats in the crowd. The highlight was the singing of the Original American Newsboys quartet, headlining this week's program. Funeral for James McPhee set for 1 PM tomorrow at Honney-Watson parlors, with Bartenders Local 651 members attending after a 12 o'clock Labor Temple meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantages
Alex Pantages
Hoya
James McPhee
Honney-Watson Undertaking
Bartenders Union
Labor Temple
Oebeck
Notable Escapee Horace McKinley Recaptured in Harbin
Horace McKinley who escaped November 1 from Shanghai authorities while awaiting an American officer has been recaptured at Harbin. The incident follows his detention in Shanghai and marks a return to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Phkin
Horace McKinley
Shanghai
America
Harbin
Bottle dog proves successful in milk litter case
A London wine merchant reared a litter of eight puppies on bottles, with the mother of all nine dying after birth. The tale notes a single black pup thriving, its first drinks of milk described in warm, humorous terms as the owner recalls the unusual feeding method.
Fire Endangers Coalinga As Several Buildings Burn
A fire in Coalinga, California, threatens the town about 50 miles from Fresno. Several buildings are reported destroyed as the oil center area faces a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Froano
Cal
Dee
Coalinga
California
Divorce actions filed by Mallion and Becker cases
George Mallionon begins divorce suit from Huphanie Clason Mallivon in superior court on grounds of desertion. Prorence Becker seeks separation from Frank Becker citing drunkenness and requests possession of community property in the city valued at $11,000 while noting his ownership of mining interests at Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mallionon
Huphanie Clason Mallivon
Prorence Becker
Frank Becker
Drankenness
Thin City
Dawson
Crane Company Sues Freeman and Milne for 7429.54
The Crane company filed suit in Superior Court against Freeman and Milne plumbers seeking judgment on an account for 7429 dollars and 54 cents for supplies allegedly sold to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman & Milne
Ship Jane Stanford Arrives in Sydney After Collision Damage
The Merchants' Exchange learned in the afternoon that the barkentine Jane Stanford from Hellingham reached Sydney Australia on December 22 with slight damage from a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Exchange
Newa
Barkentine
Jane Stanford
Hellingham
Sydney
Australia
Embezzlement arrest of Clifford Hrown at Mt Vernon
Clifford Hrown once a collector for Garvey Bethanan Co was arrested at Mt Vernon Walsh on charges of embezzlement. He allegedly fled with about 100 packages from C O D deliveries and has been missing since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Hrown
Garvey, Bethanan Company
Mt. Vernon
Walsh
Hrown
Seattle Arrival and Sailings Highlight Alaska Route
The City of Seattle arrived this afternoon at 2 99 o clock from porta in Southeastern Alaska. The Cottage City sailed last night for Skagway and porta, and the Jefferson sails tonight over the same route. Herbert Ab Gehr has been appointed deputy to the shipping commissioner's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Porta
Alaska
Cottage City
Skagway
Way Porta
Jefferson Saile
Herbert Ab. Gehr
Shipping Commissioner's Office
Railroad chief orders rail line spurs torn up to force shipments
A report says President Hill of the Great Northern issued an order to tear up spurs and sidings to compel shipping by Monday. Manager Douglass of the Shingle Mille bureau met with transcontinental road heads. if true, Interior Mike would be forced to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Mille
Douglass
Mike
Miner Dies in Renton Coal Mines Explosion Aftermath
Evan Hrans a Welsh laborer was struck by falling debris following a blast in Renton coal mines and died en route to Providence hospital. He was brought to the city last night as details about his family remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Evan Hrans
Providence Hospital
Man Admits Love for Wife of Companion in Hotel Assault
In St Louis a man confessed to an assault on Henry Wienenke in his hotel room after entering his sleeping quarters and chloroforming him. He confessed to loving Mrs William Crane, wife of his boyhood friend. Crane and Wienenke had been drinking. Crane is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Louis
William Crane
Henry Wienenke
Wiernenke
Crane
Wienenke
Financial Forecast From Banker Henry Clewa
New York December 28 Henry Clewa a noted banker gives an annual review of business conditions predicting a general wage reduction after the financial crisis and a fall in prices for all commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Henry Clewa
Suspects Arrested After Lodging House Robbery Complaint
A. H. Dahl’s complaint of an $80 robbery at Templeton Lodging House led to police arrest of Moody, Hertha Bearsall, and Mabel Matison today. Dahl is a storekeeper on the steamship Indianapolis operating between Seattle and Tacoma. Peter the Great enjoyed baked goose stuffed with apples and called it fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dahl
Templeton
Pikest
Say Moody
Hertha Bearsall
Mabel Matison
Dahl
Indianapolis
Seattle
Tacoma
Peter the Great
No More Blood for Blood in Ohio Death Chair
Jessie M Partlon laments the Ohio electric chair exhibit at the penitentiary in Columbus and the social fallout of capital punishment. She questions whether cruelty and spectacle heal society and previews a forthcoming piece on a day in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Seaworthiness and Master Competence Key in Charter Vessel Case
Judge Hanford rules that a vessel must be seaworthy and a competent master is essential to seaworthiness. Owners who place a master in command assume responsibility for competency and risk damages if the ship fails. The decision concerns the American schooner John G North in a cargo injury suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
John G North
More Room for Todd and Office Expansion Planned
United States Attorney Elmer B. Todd has authority from Washington to seek extra quarters until the federal building is ready. Todd previously requested authority to lease space and obtain equipment. The steamship President and Governor will withdraw from the Seattle Prison run for about two months due to reduced passenger and freight traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elmer BE. Todd
Washington
Mr. Todd
Steamships
Death Notices from City Records
Deaths listed include Erickson A Erickson 73 Dec 17 2114 Ninth Av S ragtino M 24 Dec 25 Providence Hosp Keeler N R 22 Dec 22 12 Sixteenth Brownfield B 12 Dec 25 3730 Brooklyn Clapsaddie D Clapsaddie 44 Wayside Emergency Hosp Formal list shows ages and burial locations in a city register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
A. Erickson
South
Ragtino
Providence Hospital
Keeler
N. R. Keeler
Brownfield
Births Registered for Takage, Hein and Armstrong Families
Births recorded today include a son to Takage To wife of B Takage at 1128 West Westerway on December 26 a daughter to Hein To wife of H Hein at 291 Twenty eighth on December 25 a son to Armstrong To wife of O Armstrong in Seattle on December 23 all excerpts list the parents and dates with locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takage
B. Takage
West Westerway
Hein
H. Hein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mackintosh
Redskin
Landers
Clark
Putnam
Monarch
F.m
Second Avenue
Savings Bank
Camital
S. P
Viollmier
Kobr
Agjlum
James M’phee
Horace M’kinley
Bottle
Hmttle Chap
London
Miner
Jessie M. Partlon
Pay
State of
Voler
Alfred Knapp
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Hamilton
THE
Todd
American Watch & Jewelry Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!