Police suspect Whalen of murder in Washington Annex hold-up
The police allege Whalen killed Thornley during a hold-up on January night in Tacoma. He claims two men forced him to surrender before he was shot. Investigators link Whalen to other robberies as motive and say his confession shows a pattern to divert blame from others.
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Vice Conaul
Tacoma
Seattle
J. A
Frances
Washington
Thornley
Aud Thornley
Ttme
On Whalen
Washington Annex
Platform Declares Republican City Goals in Seattle
The Republican central committee unveils a brief platform pledging harmony with state and national administrations, strict enforcement of laws including Sunday closing, improvements to roads, police and fire honesty, and expansion of municipal light and water. It emphasizes economy, public playgrounds, urban beautification, and presents candidates with a record of integrity.
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Sys
Iran
Repub
Tform
Friends
F. Miller
Republican Party
Seattle
Injury at Stimeon mill forces toe amputation
John Nelson, 23, sustained severe crushed toes when caught in the gearing of a new saw carriage at the Stimeon mill. Medical staff performed amputation of the affected toes to save his life.
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John Nelson
Stimeon
Northwestern Industrial Association Aims Seattle Made Goods Campaign
James A. Wood secretary of the Northwestern Industrial Association has moved office furniture to Chamber of Commerce rooms and prepared to launch a drive promoting Seattle made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wood
Northwestern Industrial Association
Chamber of Commerce
Attorney J B Dengett Opposes Exclusion League at Chamber
San Francisco attorney J B Dengett will address the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow evening on anti exclusion issues. Details on rival Hennett or his motives remain unknown.
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J.B. Dengett
San Francisco
Asiatic Exclusion League
Cogal
Chamber
C@merce
Eclock
Hennett
Washington Birthday Celebration Planned at Eaton Hill Club
Washington's birthday will be celebrated by former New Englanders with a reception dancing and cards on Saturday February 2 at the Eaton Hill Club House. New Englanders are invited. Seattle attorney Morris and Simon Kildall have left for Seattle on the Jefferson. The body of Miss Humes daughter of Mr and Mrs L Humes is being shipped to Seattle.
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Washington
New England
Eaton Hill
New
Uni Press
Jones Kraske
Ie G. Wut Morris
Seattle
Simon Kildall
Morris
Beattle
Jefferson
Dayte
Miss Humes
Metcafe
Democratic City Central
Metcalfe
Campaign Statements Filed by Three Candidates
Three campaign expenditure statements were filed with City Comptroller H. W. Carroll. Subjects include defeated Republican candidates William Voigt and Guetay Warren for at large council, and Thomas B. MacMahon for corporation counsel. MacMahon reports no expenditures. Walgren itemized at 51.60 with 47.60 for printing and 4.10 for two circulars. The notices note filing fees may or may not be required in public records.
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H. W. Carroll
William Voigt
Guetay Warren
Thomas B. MacMahon
Percy
Mr. MacMahon
Walgren
Mandolin Thief Fined After Summit Saloon Incident
Manuel Cebriel, a Mexican musician, was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot a saloon crowd when his mandolin vanished. Police cited no weapon, while the saloon owner faced a $350 blackmail claim. Cebriel paid a $10 fine plus costs in police court.
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Manuel Cebrel
Cebrel
Cone
Cests
Retail Clerks Union Hosts Hard Times Ball Tonight
The Retail Clerks International union stages a Hard Times Ball at the Labor Temple this evening. Members invited to attend and celebrate union solidarity with diverse entertainment and refreshments.
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The
Retail Clerks International Association
Labor Temple
Senator Culberson Attacks Cortelyou Over Treasury Actions
In a crowded Senate chamber Senator Culberson resumed his attack on the treasury administration. He filed six specifications alleging illegal actions by Secretary Cortelyou and charged that New York banks used 75 million dollars of public money in questionable speculation.
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United Preas
Washington
Culberson
United States Treasury
Cortelyou
Evans to Stay Two Extra Days in Punta Arenas
Rear Admiral Evans will extend his stay in Punta Arenas by two days to avoid disrupting remaining plans in his voyage to Ban Praneiveo bay. The extended visit allows him to return courtesies to Chilean officials and officers, though the squadron was set to sail early the next morning off the Valparaiso barrier near February 1.
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United Press
Punta Arenas
Evans
Ban Praneiveo Bay
Pg Arenas
Valparaiso
Veterans Gather for Spanish War Veterans Night Dance
Fourteen Avalorary War Veterans will join Spanish War veterans for a social at their hall 26094 Jackson Street on Friday night featuring cards and dancing activities.
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Jackson St
Lumber Appeals Shine In Coast Trade Cases At Frisco
Two pivotal appeals reached the U S circuit court of appeals in San Francisco. Northern Pacific versus Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association and Union Pacific versus Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Co. each challenge interlocutory decrees from Seattle enjoining tariff rate collection. decision expected by May.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
United States District Court of Appeals
Northern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon and Washington
City approves park fencing project at Ravenna Park
The Ravenna Park fencing plan moves forward with city funding set at a reasonable price, aiming to improve park access and safety for visitors.
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Ravenna Park
Kind Stranger Steals $99 and Hat from Guest at Grand Central
J Lavelle, staying at the Grand Central hotel, reports a stranger helped him to his room after a night of drinking and departed with $99 and a new Stetson hat. Police were informed of the alleged theft by a courteous stranger who offered aid.
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J. Lavelle
Grand Central Hotel
Lavelle
King County Equality Club Sets Meeting for Officer Election
The King County Political Equality club meets Saturday at 3 PM at 1420 Second Avenue to elect officers and plan the Susan B. Anthony birthday celebration on February 15. In Portland Oregon L L Webster closes defense speech in the Hall case as jury is expected to get instructions tomorrow.
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King County Political Equality Club
Susan B. Anthony
Portland
Ore
L. R. Webster
Hall
Alaska Road Funds Cut In Half For Alaska Roads
Washington February 6 Major Richardson in charge of Alaska road work saw his appropriation slashed from 400000 to 250000. The bill is to be reported favorably by the senate.
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Washington
Richardson
Alaska
Senate
Metcalfe Support Falters Over Public Insult Exchange
Mintswarios of Gen James H Metcalfe pressed for Kulles to back the mayoral candidate after an insult over residency remarks. Kulles rejects support until Metcalfe apologizes publicly in equal measure. Negotiations likely ended as Metcalfe backers plan a 4 PM city committee meeting and rally.
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Mintswarios
James H Meétcole
Kulles
Metcalfe
Prosecution of Rabbi Genes Dropped Over Church Divorce
Assistant prosecutor John W. Whitham halted the case against Rabbi H Genes who issued a church divorce to Mr and Mrs Kanaris claiming it freed the wife from legal duties. Whitham said church divorces are not legal in court and warned Genes he violated state law by granting an absolute divorce. Mrs Kanaris was arrested but released after the preliminaries.
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H. Genes
Abraham Kanarin
John W. Whitham
Genes
Whitham
Bbi Genes
Kanaris
Habbt Genes
Genas
Boy King to Attend Father's Funeral
LISBON February 6 Italy will be the future home of former Premier Franco. Manuel the boy king of Portugal shows marked improvement as a ruler and grasps new situations. The cabinet urges him to skip funeral services for his father and brother on Saturday but he insists on accompanying the mourners. Diplomats will visit the mortuary chapel tomorrow to view the king and crown prince remains.
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Lisbon
Italy
Franco
Manuel
Portugal
County Wins First Point in Franchise Tax Suit
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Herald won a federal court ruling as Judge Hanford sustained most demurrer points raised by the county against Puget Sound Power Co Seattle Electric Co and related parties. The ruling preserves the county assessor’s position and requires amendment of the complaint, placing the corporations as defendants in a suit they initiated against the county.
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Herald
Hanford
Parrish
Paget
Power Co
Seattle
Puget Sound Power Co
Old Colony Trust Co
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Seattle Electric Co
J. B. Howe
Robbery Near Enumclaw Targeted Mrs Frank Stander
Robbery occurred two miles from Enumclaw when Mrs Frank Stander sister in law of Anton F Stander was held up by three highwaymen. Deputies are scouring the area today for the robbers and their trail extends for miles around the county.
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Frank Stander
Anton F. Stander
Enumclaw
Nadeau Optimistic On Alaska-Yukon Exposition Bill
Nadeau director general of Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition reports approval of a $700,000 bill for the fair. He says the senate bill will pass the lower house and the exposition will proceed as planned in 1909.
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Nadeau
Alaska-Yukon Pacific
Mate
Senate
Missing Seattle Electric worker Peter Sweedman
Peter Sweedman 42, formerly of Seattle Electric Co, was reported missing this morning by his son. He lives at 1932 Eleventh Avenue North.
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Peter Sweedman
Seattle Electric Co
Eleventh Ay North
Williams Released From County Jail After Six Month Term
Joe Williams, the man identified earlier by photograph as a murder suspect in Omaha, Neb., was released from the county jail this morning. He had completed a six month term imposed August 6, 1907, on a charge of assault and threatening to kill his wife Mary Williams and her mother in Georgetown.
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Joe Williams
Omaha
Neb
Williams
Mary Williama
Georgetown
Cook of Tug Resolute Found Dead by self-inflicted Gunshot
W. H. Spaight, cook of the tug Resolute, was discovered this morning under the deck at Pier 14 with a bullet wound in the head. Police favor death by self-inflicted action. Spaight served aboard the tug three months and previously worked in Alaska. Remains moved to Bonney, Watson's morgue.
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W. H. Spaight
Resolute
Pier 14
Spaight
Alaska
Bonney, Watson
Reed Denies Guilt In Embezzlement Case
J. L. Reed, ex driver for Cascade laundry, was arrested at 1618 Bellevue Ave on a warrant by M. W. Graham charging larceny by embezzlement. Graham alleges Reed took 145 dollars in November and did not remit it. Reed claims the funds were disputed accounts and his former employer pursues only a civil claim.
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J. L. Reed
Cascade Laundry
Bellevue Av
Shannon
M. W. Graham
Graham
Reed
Boys arraigned in Brighton Beach school incident
Seventeen boys held on charges of wrecking a Brighton Beach schoolhouse appeared before Judge Frater in the juvenile department yesterday. They were arraigned and released upon conditions pending further proceedings.
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Brighton Beach
Reformation Promise Tied to Parental Damage Assessment
The text notes a promise of reform after parental agreement to cover damages caused by boys. Damages were charged to parents, ranging up to 18 dollars per boy.
Suspect Whitey Harvey Arrested in Portland After Escapes
Suspect Willam Harvey alias Whitey, linked to several highway robberies, captured in Portland yesterday. He had been sentenced in this city on January 19, 1906 to three years at Walla Walla for attempted highway robbery but escaped. A $75 reward had been offered. Harvey suspected as associate of William Johnson, an ex convict arrested after a night fight. Johnson is believed tied to recent highway robberies.
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Willam Harvey
Whitey
Portland
Harvey
Walla Walla
William Johnson
Hagan
Johnson
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