Man Kills Ex Wife in Public Shooting Then Ends Own Life
In San Francisco on February 1 William Walbridge shot and killed his ex wife Belle Heath Robbins at Lotta's GY at Market and another bystander before dying by suicide. The murdered woman left four children and had ties to Hanford California. Survivors include her brother Benjamin Heath, postmaster at Hanford. Walbridge had a history of threats and was divorced from the woman years earlier.
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William
Walbridge
Mra. BT
Lotta's Gy
Market
Dag
BE. T. Robbins
Clayland
Mre. Robbing
Willam T. Pearl
G. B. Stangenberger
Robbins
San Jose
Belle Heath
Hanford
Cal
Benjamin
Tara
Pharo
Cousins
Rumors of Criminal Suits Over Valencia Wreck
Local lore says federal suits may be filed against Pacific Coast Steam Co for alleged criminal negligence in the Valencia disaster. Elks may join plans to sue. Seafaring men foresee penalties for captains and officials if trials prove severe, likening potential outcomes to the Gen. Slocum case.
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Aft
Lfe
Cork
Johnson
Topeka
Queen
Gen. Slocum
Railroad Men Run Steamers
Local men allege frequent wrecks on Pacific Coast Steamship liners stem from railroad men directing the fleet. They point to Ford and J D Farrell of the Coast Steamship company as examples, arguing railroad training fits rail schedules but not steering ships through fog and storm.
Pitt Parker Star course entertains at Christensen's hall
Local flash notes describe Pitt Parker a crayon humorist delivering an evening program at Christensen's hall Arcade building. A Republican club organizing meeting is planned for tonight at the fire engine house 14th av and Massachusetts. A cigar stand at 1306 Jrday was broken into and over 100 dollars of cigars stolen. A man charged another with passing a worthless 2.60 check drawn on the Dexter Horton bank. A new boulevard project Lenora and Eighth to Fremont favored by the Dexter Avenue Improvement club with speeches. Washington Improvement company incorporated for 350000 to build New Washington hotel at Second av and Stewart st recently bought from James A. Moore. J Hogue pleaded guilty to attempted holdup in Judge Frater's court. Hewes sentenced to five years at hard labor at Walla Walla. Stanford juniors mourn classmate Raymond F West drowned in Eel river. Latona Municipal league opposes 40th st improvement. 500-signature remonstrance. Telegraph lines reconnect Valdes Fairbanks St Michael after two-week outage. Capt PF Grant leaves to head deport at Allegheny, previously in charge of local quartermaster's. The Topeka will replace the Valencia on Seattle-San Francisco run until new Pacific Coast Steamship Co. is built. Schooner S T Alexander arrives from San Padre after 14 days.
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Pitt Parker
Christensen
Arcade
Parker
Fire Engine House
Massachusetts
Henry Reball
Fernand Pons
Dexter Horton Bank
Lenora
Eighth
Fremont
Dexter Avenue
J. C. Marmaduke
W. V. Rhinehart
Washington Hotel
Second Av
Stewart St
James A. Moore
Walla Walla
Stanford University
Raymond F. West
Eel River
Latona
Valdes
Fairbanks
St. Michael
PF. A. Grant
Allegheny
Topeka
Seattle- San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
T. Alexander
San Padre
Bargain Sale Continues At Darrell Bartell Stores
Shoppers praised the special sales at Bartell's cut rate drug stores and the bargains will continue at the two Lin tone locations. Friday and Saturday features include bottles of witch hazel glycerine ammonia and more with prices as low as 8 to 22 cents per item and full pound boxes of borax.
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Bartell
2Nd Ave
Free Dentistry Offer Targets Washington Trust Ad
Classified ad proclaims free extractions and silver fillings with low prices for gold and white crowns, sets of teeth and full dental work. Promises a ten year guarantee, pain free service by specialists aged 12 to 20 years, and a lady attendant, claiming a thousand dollar value and a daily newspaper publication.
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Washington Dental Trust
Parlors 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 Listing
Classified item lists parlors numbered 1 through 6 located one door south of Mac and Southwick's. Hours mention 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Lane day from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sale or opening times implied.
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Mac & Southwick
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Francisco
Cape Flattery
Vancouver Island
California
Americas
Valencia
Pacific Coast Steam Company
Federal Court
Blild
Elks
Clallam
Senger Liners
Pacific Coast
Haviland
A. D
Potts
Sac
L.w.suter
G. Beninghaueen
Brussels
Seattle
Standard Furniture Co
Akfeerhard
First Ave
Tacoma
Piccadilly
Peter Thompsons
Second
Kline &Rosenberg
Himmelhoch Bros
Cherry Street
Buffalo Gasoline
H. Woodhouse Co
Second Avenue
Eps Eti
Woodcock's Pharmacy
Pike St
Sixth Ave
Seattle, Wash
Alfred Reisenauer
Firet Methodist Church
America
Reisenauer
Licet
Beethoven
Schumann
Chopin
Mozart
Rubenstein
Bach
Rebenaver
Everett
Allen & Gilbert
Second Ave
Chicago Loan Office
Harry Silver
Yesler Way
Glendale Bourbon
The
Morphy Wine & Liquor Co
Brown’s Dental Parlors
First Avenue
Boston
Dental Parlors
Lloyd Transfer CO
Western Ave
Ww. B
MFG. CO
Second “Ave
Pantage’s
Joseph Scheimer & Co
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