Dying highwayman Connors confesses gun crime before death
Richard Connors, gravely wounded after a hold up near 28th Ave and Union St, confessed to the attempted robbery of I. V. Keene the day before his death. He denied his true identity, had links to Oakland relatives, and was identified by Keene and Fred Buckman. Union cards showed the name Frank J. Hart linked to Montana plumbers union.
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Richard Connora
I. V. Keene
E Union
Keene
L. RB
Union St
Alok
Pourthay
Jack
Keen
Fred Buckman
38Th and
Lakeway
Connors
Oakland
Union
Frank J. Hart
Butte
Great Falla
Mont
Money troubles drive to death by own action
Karl H. Barker owner of the Pacific Coast Employment Co. at 209 Occidental av died by cyanide poisoning in his Plaga Fourth and Westlake avs room Saturday night. He was 28, seen alive by a chambermaid, and leaves a California grandmother and Massachusetts stepsister and step brother. His finances were strained but no clear motive appeared. Body to Collins Brothers for funeral arrangements.
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Karl H. Barker
Pacific Coast Employment Co
Occidental Av
Plaga Fourth
Westlake
Barker
Massachusetts
Funda
Collins Brothers
Robbery Attack On Night Stalker Near Harvard and Denny
Richard Judd of the Independent Telephone Co was struck with a sandbag and robbed on Christmas night near Harvard and Denny, leaving him unconscious. He recovered enough to report his address at 1807 Harvard day and described facial injuries. about $20 in change and an overcoat were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Judd
Independent Telephone Co
North Broadway
Royst
Harvarday
Judd
Harvard
Denny Way
Woman Leaps From Ferry After Husband Admits Affair
Mrs. Mary Planne of Oakland leaped from a bay ferry deck after learning her husband loved another woman. She plunged into the water but kept afloat until a rescue boat saved her. The incident occurred as her five year old daughter Mabel watched from the rail. the husband’s confession and alleged mistreatment of the child prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U. P
Mary Planne
Oakland
Harbor Hospital
Mabel
Fire at Occidental hotel building causes heavy damage
A blaze on South Hill street between Fourth and Fifth in Los Angeles started by an explosion in the basement of the Occidental hotel building damaged the property with losses estimated at 100000 dollars and seriously injured two firefighters. The Thayer Decorating Company stored large quantities of paints and oils in the basement.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U. P
Local Contractor Seeks 30-Year Exclusive Garbage Franchise
P. J. McHugh, a well known local contractor, has prepared a contract for an exclusive garbage franchise claiming it will save taxpayers 120 percent on their bills. He will ask the council for approval at the regular meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McHugh
Council
Prices Paid to Producers Report of Product Prices
The morning Western av market lists live hens turkeys ducks and veal prices per unit or pound. Cows steers mutton and lamb are quoted with various weight rates. Local produce notes include carrots potatoes turnips lettuce cabbage and other items with per sack or per pound pricing. A note discusses a new word for banner rally terminology attributed to Bill Devery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Steamer Advances Sinks Near Newcastle After Collision
A steamer named Advance collided with the barque Ivirna off Newcastle on December 24. The Advance sank with all aboard lost except the first officer. Local authorities confirm the disaster and salvage operations are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Australia
U. P
Hrntiah
Advance
Ivirna
Morrison Pioneer Leather Partner of Grant Dies at 88
William M. Morrison, once partner of General A S Grant in leather, resident of this city, died yesterday after a fall down stairs that dislocated his hip. He had just turned 88. The funeral will be held at 2:30 tomorrow at the family home. Interment in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam M. Morrison
General A.S. Grant
Mr. Morrison
Lowa
Montana Town Hit by Thirty Earthquakes
Virginia City reports a severe tremor after days of minor shocks. The latest quake damaged the electric plant, plunged the town into darkness, cracked plaster, toppled dishes, and prompted residents to flee amid fears of a deadly aftershock.
Gotoma Survivors Rescued After Three Days Adrift
Captain and Mrs Guggel and the crew of the two masted schooner Gotoma clung to rigging for three days amid storm seas off Willapa. The wrecked vessel, from Tillamook to San Francisco, broke up on rocks as the steamer Santa Monica rescued the waterlogged survivors near Aberdeen. All are expected to recover.
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Gug@eel
Gotoma
Santa Monica
Willapa
Tillamook
San Francisco
Grays War
Ber
Aberdeen
Safe Blowers Fail In Attempt To Rob Bank
Unknown assailants tried to loot the Bank of Sylvester in Ilaquah early yesterday morning. A heavy explosion woke Frank Day a former cashier who saw a dark intruder flee. The outer door was blown off by nitroglycerine, and the inner doors were twisted in the attempt. Police and local residents were alarmed by the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Lvaquah
Frank Day
Expert says safe blowers attempted bank robbery last night
J Alex Molt, who opened the vault, believes two men attempted to loot the bank using well placed charges in crevices. A loud explosion preceded a getaway by two men seen near Issaquah, and insurance covers safe damage as police and the sheriff’s office were notified.
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J. Alex Molt
Lit Ie
Vas
Issaquah
Lunaquah la Sure
Mrs Mary A Page Dies at 88 in Pasadena Place
Mrs Mary A Page longtime W C U worker dies at home 4046 Pasadena Place aged 88. Funeral services held yesterday afternoon. She leaves several children who have also attained eminence in her chosen work.
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Mary A. Page
W. C
Notice of Subscription Renewal and Address Update
A noisy OCR notice warns that subscriptions lapse if not prepaid and calls readers to update mailing address and receipts. It gives a contact at the main office in Indianapolis, asking subscribers to call between 4 and 6 pm to ensure continued delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleek
Atv
Eubecrihers
Rates for Classified Advertisements in The Star
The Star lists rates for classified ads with a note on possible errors from telephoned orders. Ads labeled Situations Wanted cost 28 cents for 15 words and 3 additional spaces per extra word, with charges itemized for extra space.
Classified Help Wanted Notices Montage
Help wanted and all classified ads listed with Ballard Agency contact details. Main office at Seventh Avenue between Union and Unity. City Hall area address Ballard Avenue. phone numbers Ballard 30 and Main 1060 Ind. 641 .
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Ballard Agency
Mullen
Ballard
City Hall
Union
Unity
Funeral Directors Advertises Low Prices at White County
Fragmentary classified notice lists funeral directors and services with low prices and paper route details. Names and places are partially readable but fragmented.
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Womar
Bill Devery
Grant
Montana
Virginia City
Ex In
W. W Sylvester
Sylvester's Bank
Cmicago
Rere Aklons Ieee
Goldsmith
la Conner
Wash
California
Seattle
Ideroith
Goldemith
Goldamith
Abc
Ieee
Mary A. Page E
THE
Seattle Star
Jake
Buty
W. S
Traina
King Street
Main
Independent
Peciennt Fireata
Moore Theairs Brielere
TS Johnson & Mamillen
Endertak
Piret
Tavents Ff
Fort Wertlake Boulevard
Tad James
TS Tam
Imall
Kendall
Carpenter
Pike
Columbia Ot
Icothouse & Piatt Porn, Co
Pike Street
Wenn Arcade Ag
F. Hannay
Gale
Leisteges
Wilida
Gus Lone
Emie
White Co
Vester
Georgetown
Bend Crapamin 1
Mai
Ragte Auction Co. Fike and Steth
Westers Av
Ind
Henkin Co Wa Department
Letum
Mabies Maia
Johneon
Ars
Rite Anger
Betel Center
St Wealty Co
Johnston Building
Johnston
Attorneys AT Law
Mate
Kavanagh
Epruce
Moran
Osteopathic Physicians
Ee C. Vo McNeal
Mutter
Beth
Maysey
Erro
Imprev
Wien
University Vunte
Hutton Credit CO
Valance Monithiy Y Wheeler
Colman Hicek
Mr Johnson
City Meal Estate
Oa Ter
Birch Loan CO
Bowsehel
Geome
Ee Leone On
Furniiere & Ete
Opticians
T. N Gaa Voster
Menton
Secehe
Sunteneeel Wenens Atame & Brooks
Mark Attorne
Colmes
Iseason
Shepherd & Patora
West Lenora Main
Trick Minds and Print Co
Pike Place
Beattie” Beth Phenes
Bisch
New York
Furniete Kogo
Reli Pike
Gee
Shaw
Aiscarce
Eee Union Transfer
Timber Lands
Hilde
Nurke
Beattie
Baundercanton
Alaska Building Commission
Piper
Tit Firet Av
Architects
K. Haliman
Pearson
Waeh
Hove
Vilas
Arehita
GV Holt
Maer
Minin & Milling Co
Merle
Queen Anne
Nee Heath
Whittievey
Manford Apetract Ce
Helier Bleck Phone Main 164 Clairvoyvants
Ame Fay
Avik Room
Hotel
Eiliott, Vet
Setae Adaline Lloyd
Beattle
What & Wheeler
Colman Brook
Bateman
Pacific City
Tacoma
Hillman's Jeemen
Grantral Hotel
Washington
Aats Jand Park Av
Thomas
Howar Lake Union
Detective Service
Ervich—Rapert Detectiveseninger
Mer
Hish
Cody Detective Agency
Merchant's Parol Arecade
First Ave
Bremerton
Fairhaven
Galbraith Dock
Ratoga
Fremerton
Unday
Hihman
West Seattle
Ren
Lewes
Joan White
Uncle Sam
Fan
Vera City
Navy Yard City
Navy Yard
Bremerton Devel Ce
American Bank
Woodland Park
Grand View Tveh
Glley
Phinney Av
Hremerton
Seattle Hom
Empire
Oregon
Fauntleroycer, West Beattl
Gatewood
Weed Station
Wood
John Hee 407
Orient
Queen Anne Hill
Nobd Hill Corner
Arcade Didgeww
F. Hanbury
W. F. Hanbury
Dearbo
Ppleton Investment Corpora
Tion, Ltd
American Bank Ride
Qreenwood AV
Sth
A Fine Culturean Business Co
Thiele & Shep Talbott
Tle
Star
Buffalo
Pike St
Madison Street
Tho
Oriental Main Or
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