Legal bid to stay execution in Seaton case
The article reports on attempts to halt the death sentence of William Seaton through a writ of habeas corpus and a stay order sought from the Supreme Court. Judge Tallman and other justices considered the petition, with preparations for possible commutation or governor respite led by A N Mougin and Seaton’s counsel.
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William al. Fs
J. Canziday & Barnes
Deert
Odey
Supreme Court
Sherif
Rang Seaton
Supreme Appeal
A. J. Spackert
Aiden Seaton
William al
Kman
Mr. Speckert
Tallman
Sacker
Lenl
Emory
Griffin
Emo
Arana Seaton
Lene
Ting Attord
Barnes
Seaton
Sald
Een
Superior Court
Orm
Star
A. N. Mougin
County Clerk Records Show Surge in Court Filings
The county clerk reports a sharp rise in litigation with 126 more superior court filings in 1801 than 1900. Since Direk Koepfli's arrival January 12, filings total 3285, with expectancies around 4500 by January 11 next year. Previous tenures show 7639, 3842 cases across two terms, while staff workloads grow.
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Superior Court
Direk Koepfli
Hhe
George M. Holloway
Koepfi
Gordon
Bern
Wetee
Harry i
Ian
Furners Falls Jeweler Fatally Shoots Clerk In Tragedy
Furners Falls Missouri or Massachusetts December 2. Louie Ritser a jeweler, temporarily insane, shot and killed Ida Cullom his clerk and his son. He also seriously wounded his wife and daughter.
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Furners Falls
Mann
Louie Ritser
Ida Cullom
Jewelers Assault Near Pike Street Store
A jeweler at Street was attacked at 2 o clock as a unknown man struck him from behind. He was knocked down on the pavement and kicked, then carried to a drug store on Third Avenue and Columbia where his wounds were treated. The assailant fled and had not been captured later that night.
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Pike Street
Third Avenue
Columbia
Painter Green Faces Robbery and Assault Charge
Green a painter is charged with attempting robbery and assault against a world traveler. A Japanese girl in the room reportedly saw money missing and Green allegedly tried to gag and choke the woman after asking to see her teeth. Humes intervened and Green was restrained for the court.
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Green
Courwaege
Japgirl
Civil service lists city job exam passers
The civil service commission released the names of successful applicants for city positions after recent examinations. Listed are clerks Arthur Lang W W Durkee John W Haight A, patrolmen Mer B G Carr A Phee C F P Little Pewpaw G O Bunnell, and many others across departments including fire, street and sewer, concrete paving, pipe line, and inspection roles.
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Civil Service Commission
Fon
Arthur Lang
W. W. Durkee
John W. Haight
A. Patrolmen— Mer
B. G. Carr
A. Phee
C. FP. Little
Pewpaw
G. O. Bunnell
Januare
J. Var Gerete
Whham Muncaster
Freed
H. Bower
W. C. Sanford
Samuel Weilppert
Precautions Tighten at White House New Year Pace
Secret service will be on duty in larger numbers during the New Year reception at the White House. Admission will be restricted for those carrying sticks umbrellas or bundles or who seem to conceal items. Officials fear unrest linked to recent anti anarchy agitation and possible attack on the president.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Secret Service
White House
McKinney
Infant found dead in rubbish heap on Western Avenue
John Bishop discovers a few days old infant body in a Western avenue rubbish dump and transports it to Hutterworth's morgue where Coromr Hoye is notified.
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John Bishop
Western Avenue
Hutterworth
Coromr Hoye
Gamblers Heavily Fined as Police Court Forfeits Bail
Nine gamblers appeared in the police court on gambling charges. Each case ended with bail forfeiture, effectively a fine. In total, $140 was turned into city coffers.
Seattle and nearby couples receive marriage licenses
A long list of couples from Seattle and surrounding areas received marriage licenses including J B Buchanan and Kittie Finley both of Seattle, Charley Wilson and Amanda Brown of Port Gamble, and many others from Seattle Fre ment Battle Creek Tacoma Whatcom and North Bend. The notices also show multiple pairs from Fremont Edmunds Bryant Bryant Bryant and Beacon areas with ages ranging from teens to early forties.
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J. B. Buchanan
Kittie Finley
Seattle
Charley Wilson
Amanda Brown
Port Gamble
Geo. EB. Stevens
Alice M. Throod
Clarence EB. Anobdie
Olive Joist
John Macnab
Dora FB. Day
Marion F. Tab
Belle Strickland
M. F. Conway
Mattie Berrine
Hartley D. Smith
Minnie (. Fowler
Charles Extrom
Edmunds
Merv Filliegren
B. Peterson
Christina Anderson
Joseph Leichermer
Jeanette Davis
John Hackhoft
Julia A. Chane
Whatcom
Oscar Braman
Grace L. Wyman
North Bend
Howard &. Golden
Laura T. Hawkins
Frank W. Jamison
Beulah M. Henry
Albert A. Genke
Ballard
Thine Berge
Bryant
Otto George Rosburg
Blanch M. Adams
G. A. Dines
Josephine M. Ander- Beattie, Son
Births and Deaths Reported to Health Officer
So far this month there have been four births and four deaths reported to Health Officer Carroll. It is noted that there are as many deaths as births, likely due to consumption and fevers common at this time of year.
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Carroll
Sunny Italy Lecture Recounts 1889 Italian Tour
Joseph Shippen and his brothers shared an illustrated talk on their 1889 Italian tour titled Bunny Italy. The Rome segment drew vivid scenes as the Travel Club presented the lecture under Y W C A auspices. A New Year’s reception at the YMCA quarters from 2 to 6 PM will feature Mrs Frank Black, Mrs Rochester and others singing.
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Joseph Shippen
Meade
Italy
Rome
Funeral notices from Bonney & Stewart's chapel and local churches
The funeral of John Sporck was held from Bonney & Stewart's chapel at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Joan Damon officiated. In terment in Jane View openery George Whit aged years, died at Providence hospital yesterday. Mra Mary De Launey died at a local hospital yesterday. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Coleman was held from the residence at 1614 Fourteenth avenue. The funeral of Caroline Golofin was held from Butterworth's chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The funeral of David Wicher was held from Butterworth's chapel at 10 o'clock this morning. The death of Dr. Rush and editor veterinary surgeon of Philadelphia has been received in Seattle.
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John Sporck
Bonney & Stewart's
Joan Damon
Jane View
George Whit
Providence Hospital
Owastsa
Mich
Knights of the Maccafiees
Hanney and
Stewart's
Mra
Mary de Launey
Mary Coleman
Fourteenth Avenue
Caroline Golofin
Butterworth
David Wicher
Rush
Wet Jilidekoper
Philadelhia
Seattle
Joseph Suippea
Social events and gatherings in Rainier area
January 6 events include Rainier Chapter DAR costume ball with invited Sons of Revolution. Orptee Club meets at Mrs. W. A. Parry’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Moore host a card party and dance at the Vinclon with 70 guests. Dinner planned at Rainier Club for 12 at the host’s residence. Cheu Club dinner announced for Ninth avenue. Vif Club to hold masquerade at Little’s hall. Burgess sisters visiting Mrs. Winchell. Lorraine Chapter No. 6 OES held public installation and dance with 260 attendees. officers named before.
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Third Avenue Theater
Rainier
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of Revolution
Sones of the American Revolution
Orptee Club
W. A. Parry
Queen Anne Avenue
James A. Moore
Vincoln
A. Hi. Anderson
Rainier Club
Lester Turner
Ninth Avenue
Cherry Street
Little's Hall
Blanche
Josephine Burgess
Index
T. Winchell
Twenty-fourth Avenue South
Lorraine
Order of the Fantern Star
Old Masonic Temple
A. A. Guernsey
William McCord
Fraternal Pageant Details List Officers and Members
The text lists Masonic or order officers and members with titles including associate matron secretary treasurer conductress and warden. It names Mary Kel Sall, L. Fenton, Lettie Williams, Mattie take, T J Carle, John F Damon, Maud Manning, Viola Applegate, Ruth, Isobel Freed, Martha, Fannie McKay, Kath Dunn among others and notes five points of the star represented by these members.
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Mra
Mary . Kelsall
Adah
Viola Applegate
Ruth
Mary Rinehart
Weber
Isobel Freed
Martha
Misa Fannie McKay
Mlecta
Kather Dunn
Tragic Funeral Follows Death by Own Action
Martha Quappe, who died by her own hand on Christmas Day amid the Nell Pickerell murder case, was laid to rest yesterday. During the funeral procession, the woman who posed as a man and incited the Quappe suicide remained imprisoned at police headquarters.
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Martha Quappe
Nell Pickerell
Butterworth's
Quappe Egtri
Seattle steamers sail to Alaskan points yesterday
The City of Seattle and the Jeanie carried light loads to Alaskan ports, with about 300 and 900 tons of cargo respectively. The schooner Stimeon requires about $10,000 in repairs after a storm damage. The Glebe Navigation Co plans a two story fronting Warehouse on Railroad avenue and a water plant, while the German ship Alster towed up the Sound with wheat for Europe. The Nome City sets sail for Nome in April with ticket rebates for early freight delivery. Charmer from Port Townsend headed for Tecoma to load coal for San Francisco.
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Seattle
Jeanie
Stimeon
Robert Tickman
West Point Light
Colman @x
Railroad Avenue
Tampico
Glebe Navigation Co. Ie
Vulcan Iron’ Works
Alster
Tacoma
Nome City
Pacific Clipper Line
Nome
Nome Harbor
Charmer
Port Townsend
Tecoma
San Francisco
Treasury reports great surplus and debt reduction
Secretary Gage cites an extraordinary surplus of 100 million dollars for the year and notes the treasury has redeemed and cancelled bonds totaling nearly 969 million since April 1. Public schools in the city will be closed New Year's Day. classes resume afterward with generally good attendance after Christmas vacation.
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Ueasl
Rivers Fall After Floods Hit Several States
Reports from Georgia Alabama and surrounding areas indicate the rivers that caused extensive damage Sunday and Monday have fallen by week’s end. Weather and rescue crews continue to assess affected towns and aid efforts proceed.
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Atlanza. Ga
Alabama
Gedzeta
Library Commission Meets Regents Panel on Land Reposition
The Library Commission and the executive committee of the State University Regents met last night with no significant actions. The rearrangement of the commission must be submitted to the full board before the university land can be disposed of. A classified ad notes Moore's at 706 Second Avenue La Roche.
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Library
State University Regents
Ful Board of Regents
Moore's
Second Avenue
la Roche
First Ave
Legal notices and court actions in Utah and Washington
The story reports on debt and bankruptcy matters involving J H Bacon of Utah linked to the Bank of Balt Lake and the First Bank of Mercur. It also covers a new Ralph vs American Bridge Co. trial with juror affidavits, Frank Goodeon’s not guilty plea, a suit by J W Hallock against White Star for 10 000 damages, and mining claims sales in Whatcom county. It ends with a name change decree for Nicholas Johnson to Wiersdale.
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Galt Lake
Seattle
Jeremiah Behenck
Thin Elity
Utah
J. H. Bacon
Bacon
Bank of Balt Lake
First Bank of Mercur
Schenck
James J. Ralph
American Bridge Co
Ralph
Richard 8. Kridge
Green
J. W. Davia
Frank
Goodeon
South Park
J. W. Hallock
White Star Steamship Company
Port Clarence
Oregon
Nome
Bullock
Cuban election proceeds quietly with expected Cuban party win
Reports from across the island indicate a large vote with no serious disturbances. The Cuba party is expected to win, though apathy and dull campaign activity are noted in many areas. Some regions show red fire rhetoric.
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Havana
Cuba
Open Gateway Mission to Host Dr Joshua McAllister Visit
In the afternoon report Dr Gideon will not accept reappointment to the board of health. Open Gateway Mission invites evangelist Dr Joshua McAllister of Iowa and his wife to speak at 2210 Piret Avenue North tonight with services at 7 30. Fletcher and Carpenter advertise realty bargains and C C Berg offers ladies furs for sale and repair at 1518 Third Ave.
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Gideon
Board of Health
Joshua McAllister
Iowa
Open Gateway
Mym
Piret Avenue
Local price hikes defy combination controls
The passage argues that trusts pose little concern in national politics but hurt wallets when they localize, inflating prices and expanding their business in defiance of anti-trust efforts.
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OM. BD. C
Datiners
Sound Harbor
Masters
Tomorr
Globe
Cann
Cigims
Sn Humes
Tork
Wyant
Nan
J. Bury
Wei Fleet
Lineman
Newsy
Kegley-McIntyre Co
Occidental Ave
Whone Main
Wees
E . Illott
Houssy Building
Third and Pike
Galt Lake City
John McLellan
John Poet
Lambert
L. G. van Vakenburg
Whatcom County
Johnson Nicholas Johnson
Johnson
Wiersdale
Norway
Mit
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Fletcher & Carpenter
Cc. C. Berg
Third Ave
Madison Street
Packer
Menen
Pinaud
Dicki
Horlick
Mellin
Kenyon
Kilmer
Pinkham
Warner
Mierce
Golden Medical
Main
EB. Co
Pike Bt
Second Ave
Carlebad China
Carlebad
Carlsbad
Carebad
M. Seller & Co. Cor
Madison St
I Mami
Faking Powell
Grocers
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway Dealers
Speak of the Star
Kimball
Eo Weil
D. $. Johnston
Burke
The
Opera House Or
Primrose & Dockstader
J. H. Decker
Kaminwall Street
Grand John Cort
Met
Opera House
Phon
Willson
Willien
John Cort
Mgr
Sesttia
Lady Minsteel and Vaudeville
Howe, Mer
Ben Hendricks
LE Olson E
Hird Avenue
W. M. Russell
Arthur C. Aiston
Old Cross
Hal Reid
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