Robbery attempt ends with silver dollar save
Early morning hold up on Second avenue ends when a silver dollar in Witt’s vest deflects a fatal shot. Witt, employed by Queen City and Eureka bakery, was chased by two men at 1 20 am. A police chase followed the shootout as the taller robber fired at Officer Gilbert. The gunmen fled near the freight yard, leaving the silver dollar as a clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gua Witt
Witt
Queen City
Mureka
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Whitt
Virginia Street
First Avenue
Gilbert
Widhly
Wayman
Theft of $50,000 in jewels shocks New York
Mr and Mrs Paul Thebaud of New York were robbed of jewelry valued at 50000 including a 20000 diamond and a 15000 pearl. A valet employed two weeks was identified in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Thebaud
Thebaud
Theaters Show Mixed Reception Amid Price Increase
The Primrose and Dockstader troupe face criticism for higher prices despite strong turns such as Primrose and Neil O'Brien. New acts like Eddie Leonard and Ollie Young’s hoop-rolling receive applause while some favorites are not equaled. Seattle Theater features Ole Olson with Ben Hendricks and Nettie Torben led by strong Swedish and Irish acts, plus a Southern melodrama at Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose
Dockstader
Mr. Primrose
Neil O'Brien
Eddie Leonard
Ollie Young
Brother
Seattle
Ben Hendricks
Ole Olson
Ole
Nettie Trobend
Annie Douglass
Jin
Ac“A
Clay
Old Cross Roads
Third Avenue
Mié
Natchez
Missin- Hippi
Wilcox Stoically Attends Funeral as Murder Case Advances
Elizabeth City reports funeral services held for Weekes. The body was moved to Brooklyn for burial. Wilcox, the accused lover, is jailed nearby, aware of the service yet silent and calm, spending the day smoking and reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. J
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wilcox
Shippers Urged to Back Interstate Commerce Amendment
Seattle Chamber of Commerce pressed by the Interstate Commerce Law convention to endorse a proposed amendment. The bill seeks stronger penalties for rate violations and false representations by shippers, with fines up to 29 000 for departure from rates and 10 000 per day for disobeying orders. No imprisonment. the measure will be introduced in Congress with calls for support from regional lawmakers. Dr. Waggoner, dentist, Globe block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Law Convention
St. Louis
Commission
Congress
Ships and wrecks dominate Puget Sound waters
Quarantine on the Sound steamer City of Denver lifted today. Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Tosa sails tomorrow from Smith Cove to the Orient with 6 000 tons of cargo. British bark Milverton towed down the Sound with 4 046 sacks of Wheat valued at 67 100 dollars. The schooner Minnie A Caine ashore on Smith Island will be a total loss, high on the beach with keel gone. The American steamer Marianne arrives from Tacoma to load wheat for Marseilles. Shinano fire extinguished by fireboats Snoqualmie and the crew report no injuries as大量 cargo damaged by fire and water removed. Ping Juey of China Mutual lines arrives after a 60 day round trip from Liverpool via Singapore and Yokohama. A new steamboat, cost 11 000 dollars, under construction at the cove for passenger and freight trade, launching around February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Denver
Tosa
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Smitha Cove
Orient
Milverton
Queenstown
Minnie A. Caine
Smitha Ialand
Captain Caine
Burns
Robert Moran
A. R. Burns
Wallowa
Marianne
Tacoma
Marseilles
France
Puget Sound
Mori
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Shinano
Snoqualmie
China Muttal Line
Liverpool
Singapore
Hongkong
Yokohama
Shanghai
Glasgow
Arlington Dock
Ohe Cove
Eost. McMillin
Fall Standard Apron Check Gingham Price Note
Tuesday item list shows regular 7c value gingham apron and 28 inch wide tennis flannel with regular 6c value. The sale references Tuesday timing and discount phrasing.
Pistol in evidence ties Mortensen to Hay killing
In Salt Lake City police say they found an eight caliber revolver near where James Hays body lay and name contractor Peter Mortensen as the prime suspect. A second hand dealer identifies the pistol as sold to Mortensen days before the crime and also spots Mortensen among prisoners. The missing money Mortensen claims paying Hay remains unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
James KR. Hay
Peter Mortensen
Mortensen
Hay
Local price rises defy combination pressure
The passage complains that while national trusts don’t affect individuals, local trusts bite the pocketbook. It notes prices rise as local combinations grow, describing the situation as a direct defiance to the combination and a growing business trend.
Annie Rooney Leaves for Tacoma Aboard Utopia
A half forgotten tale about Annie Rooney, once in Whatcom, being escorted to the steamer Utopia by the town marshal. She then departs for Tacoma with nerves frayed, wearing a castaway artilleryman's tunic and a faded dress, saluted with a farewell shout from the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Mukilteo
Utopia
Tacoma
Annie Rooney
Annie
Whatcom
A Miserable Death
Jack Corbett aged 36 brother of James J. Corbett was found dead in a hovel at 407 Worter Way on Saturday evening. Death was caused by continued morphine use. The body will be embalmed and shipped to San Francisco for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Corbett
James J. Corbett
Worter Way
San Francisco
Stay with the people and the trusts will fade
A letter laments high oil prices and poor quality fuel, noting low grade oil that refuses to burn but a higher grade oil costing 30 cents a gallon. The writer argues oil prices harm consumers, recalls wasting a five gallon can, and urges unity with the people to end trust domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Brwin C
Chabr
My Christmas Star subscription pledge
Letter from a Bothell reader expresses appreciation for The Star editorial on Northwest governance. The writer pledges long term support if the paper continues bold coverage of public interests, rail ownership, and monopolies, warning against corporate overreach and calling for people powered change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Seattle
The
Northwest
Bar & Game
Frederick & Nelson Carpet Department Offers Wide Sale Reduction
In our carpet department a vast range of ready made carpets is on sale with many patterns reduced from regular prices. The ad lists numerous sizes and styles including Wilton, Axminster, Brussels, Velvet, Tapestry and Jewel Ingrain with sale prices shown beside regular prices. customers may return unsatisfactory carpets at their expense for refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mali
Unsa
Wilton
Axminster
Hrusesela
Aries
Travel Club to Hear Talk on Lily by Rhippen
Joseph Rhippen of Italy will address the W. A. Travel Club in the association rooms on the subject Lily. The meeting promises an informative discussion by a guest speaker on horticulture and regional topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Joseph Rhippen
W. ©. A. Travel Club
Association Rooms
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Paloma
Karla Schramm
Society
Magonic Hall
Avenue
Moate
Willson
Opera House
Litnle Love
Norman Aentpeeon
Grand Opera House
Dr. Waggoner
Globe Block
Newsy
Amereene
Barnsley
Flora
Marselles
Peterson
Coal
Seattle Fuel Co
Packer
Menen
Pinaud
Paine
Kenyon
Kilmer
Vaacline
Scott
Carter
Warner
Pierce
T Ne
Main
B. Co
Pike St
Second Ave
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Madison Street
Car
First and
Madison
Bothell, King Co
Waah
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Lowell
Columbia
Poxtra
Ph V.ve
Cc. C
Wwe
Union
C. C
Brussels
Theorthern Pacific
Italy
Cooper & Levy
Ae Delicios Port
RAY von
Jesse Moore Whiskeycooper & Levy
First Ave
Primrose & Dockstader
J. HH. Decker
John Cort
Mgr
Phon
Willison
Mar
Aneey Rebekah Lodge No
J. P. Howe
Mer
Phone
Players, Includ
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Arthur C.aiston
Bern Herp
BON Marce
Madhoff
Christ
Sapir
Hayne
Fintan Columb
D.S. Johnston
Second Avenue Burka
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co, Inc
Frederick & Nelson Home Furnishers
Ee End
Bon Marche
Ben
S$, Witter & CO
Teal Ave
E. H. SH
Paragon
E. C. Niles
Cherry St
Costa
Ernst Bros
Tel
New York Optical College
A. Lindawer
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
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