Murder on Post Street Stuns Seattle Residents
Gunstead, a 26 year old Frye Bruhn Packing Co arrival, was murdered on Post Street near Columbia. assailants dragged him from behind and poured carbolic acid down his throat after robbing him of money and valuables. Police expect links to a liquor ring as motive while investigators pursue suspects, with a Greek man Martin Mersick first on the scene. Police description notes the victim had only been in Seattle a week and remained unmarried.
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Post St
Gunastend Wee
Em i
Gunstead
RC. Becker
Engtpany
Martin Mersick
St. Paw
Seattle
Frye Bruhn Company
Maxine Elliott Plays Sailor Queen in a Bold Folly
A theatrical spoof portrays Maxine Elliott adrift at sea aboard a yacht where a mutiny arises but she fends off the crew with a revolver and wins Winslow's surrender. The farce in The Inferior Box follows love, danger, and a club belonging to the Ladies Atheneum.
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Maxine
Winslow
Ladies Atheneum Club
Measna
Letter Reveals Despair Over Life and Suicide Note
A morning note to Ward shows a man lamenting failing health and finances, expressing intent to end his life. He speaks of loss, alcohol avoidance, and seeking forgiveness as he contemplates the act and the impact on his family and church.
Girl in Red Tam-O'-Shanter Is Found
Police searched for a girl found hiding under a red tam o shanter. Jennie Burghduff, 13, ran away with five dollars of her mother's cash and swapped the tam for a blue hat to evade capture before attempting to board a boat to Everett.
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Jennie Burghduff
Jennie
Everett
Gohl accused in Aberdeen harbor murders and arson case
Aberdeen residents debate William Gohl amid claims linking him to multiple waterfront crimes including a seaman Herman Hedberg’s murder near Indian Slough. Jakeobeon recalls a massive Alaska saloon fire sparked by Gohl in motive of revenge.
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Aberdeen
Wash
William Goh
Gohl
Seamen's Union
Chehalis
Montesano
Herman Hedberg
Harbor Sear
Charlies Jakeobeon
Alaska
Jaakobeon
Farallon Grounded on Black Reef Near Liamina
A United Wireless dispatch from Seward Alaska reports the Farallon on Black Reef five miles from Liamina where the Saratoga previously ran aground. The Victoria steamer arrived at noon with twenty two aboard. One passenger Gix left in an open boat two days ago and has not been heard from. Another note mentions Thome and Gaillo in manslaughter cases with varying sentences. Former Vice President Fairbanks was presented to the king and queen in Rome after a world tour start.
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United Wireless
Seward
Alaska
Farallon
Black Reef
Liamina
Victoria
Gix
Kodiak
Rome
Ped
Fairbanks
The
United States
Leishman Fairbanks
Mothers Heart Is Broken In Juvenile Court Tragedy
In Judge Frater's juvenile court a mother Mrs Arthur Waters and her husband faced their failing parenting as two of their sons aged 14 and 10 were implicated in juvenile burglaries. The mother described as small and worn kept six children in a tile shack near Sunnyside station while fighting tears and sorrow. Herbert D Yonkman a barber and his son LeVerne were also present with LeVerne sent to Chehalis school. The father testified against his son and showed no sign of forgiveness as he left the courtroom.
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T. J. Dillon
Judge Frater
Arthur Waters
Sunnyside
Chehalis
Mercer
Herbert D. Yonkman
LeVerne
le Verne
Waters Town
Frater
Brave Woman Fends Off Armed Maniac in City
Mrs. Rachel Costello of 407 Ninth Ave North fought hand to hand with a maniac armed with a revolver this morning and prevented him from harming his wife Mrs. Walter Detrow. Dutrow later cut his threat with a razor and died in city hospital. The struggle showed her courage and strength though Dutrow had been declared sane by three doctors after a period of melancholy and unemployment. Herbert Morris, Costello's stepson, had recently taken the revolver from Dutrow and given it to Mrs. Dutrow who kept it in her handbag.
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Rachel Costello
Av. N
Walter ¢. Detrow
Dutrow
Costello
Lindsley
Herbert Morris
Tacoma Traction Co Loses Appeal Over Service
F. A. Boutelie superintendent of Tacoma Railway and Power Co fined $100 for poor service by not running cars every five minutes on specified lines. Superior Court affirms the fine. judge rules five minute service reasonable and city may regulate public service. Likely Supreme Court appeal.
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Tacoma
Feb
F. A. Boutelie
Tacoma Railway & Power Company
Superior Court
Easterday
Ihs
Supreme Court
State Treasurer Sentenced to Indeterminate Term
Former Michigan State Treasurer Frank Glagier was sentenced for embezzling nearly $700,000 of state funds. He received an indeterminate sentence from 1 to 10 years in the penitentiary with a recommendation for the maximum term and hard labor.
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United Press
Mason, Mich
Frank Glagier
Two Indicted for Election Fraud Involving Gill Scheme
William Hurley and Frank E Winchester were indicted by the grand jury on false registration charges. They appeared in Judge Ronalds court and were given until next Friday to plead. Investigators described a scheme to register thousands of illegal voters to aid the Gill ticket ahead of next Tuesday’s primary.
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William Hurley
Frank E. Winchester
Grand Jury
Ronald
Winchester
Hariey
Marion
Gill
Hurley
BE. J. Hurley
Vancouver
Hurley Alec
Tonnade
Hodge
Peculiar Accident Injures City Hall Worker at Ballard
John McMillan aged 70 was on the Ballard sidewalk when a donkey engine cable snapped and whipped him into the street. The Bonney Watson ambulance struck him as he fell, throwing him aside and leaving him unconscious later that day.
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John McMillan
Ballard
McMillan
Bonney Watson
Rain Tonight and Sunday Night Forecast
A brief weather notice indicates rain tonight and again Sunday night with southerly winds.
Gill at the Cafes Sparks Town Wide Election Fever
A wave of red Gill placards floods Seattle cafes as sex trade workers push Hi Gill for mayor. They rally customers, mock opponents, and warn that a Bouillon win would ruin nightlife and bring a “dead town” without indulgent good times. The chatter shifts from graft cases to municipal politics centered on Gill.
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Gill
American
Tannhaeuser
Newport
Scenic
Grotto
Columbia
Hi Gill
Seattle
Bouillon
Grand Jury
Police Department
Bouillon Campaign Denies Council Support in Citywide Ruling
The Bouillon campaign executive committee repudiates any attempt to influence ward council races. They state they have taken no part in urging any candidate except mayoral nominee H. V. Button and emphasize independence across wards.
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H. V. Boutton
Mine disaster fears kill many at Jefferson and Clearfield plant
In Ernest Pennsylvania an explosion in Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron mine No 2 threatens 30 to 70 deaths. A single survivor escaped through fumes to the main tunnel and reported finding bodies or injured workers, while many others lie trapped.
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Ernest, Pa
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal & Iron Company
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