Harry K Thaw May Take Stand Monday
Delmas indicated today he would call the defendant Harry K Thaw to testify in his own defense as the trial focuses on the effects of White’s treatment on Thaw’s mind. Evelyn Thaw visited the prisoner for two hours while attorneys conferred. A justice panel suggested Thaw could win a new trial despite conviction due to a procedural error involving Evelyn’s whispered witness names.
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Telecath
York
Fed
Delmas
Moeias
Satan
Dre i Evelyn
Harry Kwill
Attor
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Gleason and
Peabody
Charles Owens
Thaw
Wilseed
Owens
Nellie Leahy
Evelyn
Supreme Court
White
Five Overlands Reach Seattle Amid Snowbound Delays
Railway disruptions across the Pacific Northwest slow traffic as five overland trains reach Seattle while washouts and snow block lines north of Everett. The Northern Pacific reports moving four of its trains and one Burlington service, with Great Northern and Union Pacific offering passenger tickets on stalled freights. The C B R and O K N lines report variable delays though some routes reopen.
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Great Northern
Chiwachum
Leavenworth
Chackanut
Everett
Northern Pacific
Pasage
Burlington
Columbia
Union Pacific
Prosser
C. P. BR
Teaine
Track Goes Out After Yolo River Levee Breach
Telegraph service reports a Southern Pacific track damaged by a levee breach near Mento California on Friday night. Water from the Yolo River began to back up and threaten homes as authorities plan state aid to repair the levee gap and restore rail service.
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Mento
Cal
Southern Pacific
Milton
Washington
Bellingham Cut Off by Wash Environs Snow and Floods
A Star Special Service report from Bellingham Washington details severe weather isolating the city. Landslides and damaged roads cut connections with the outside world while bridges fail and tracks are blocked. Northwestern traffic is suspended and conditions worsen.
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Star
Ham
Wash
Bellingham
Great Northers
Northwestern
Traffic Tied Up Near Oregon City on Feb Fracas
Police report traffic tied up at a tense scene in ON Ore during February. Authorities urged drivers to use caution as officers handled the disruption and directed detours through surrounding streets.
Flooded Roads Leave Travelers Marooned and Tracks Washed Out
Little improvement to the Need situation blocks traffic on all routes for days. Hundreds of travelers are stranded as floods continue and washouts damage tracks, forcing pauses in transport and incurring daily expenses.
Fatal snowslide at Coal Creek destroys Crow company shop
A snowslide at Coal Creek in Vancouver's Crow's Nest Pass area killed Charles Douglas and nearly killed a companion. George Prifl was crushed by a passing engine in the same area.
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Vancouver
B.C
Coal Creek
Crow Company
Charles Douglas
George Prifl
Stanwood Floods Dampen Coast Line Traffic
Stanwood reports water higher than earlier winter floods with flooded streets while Arlington notes the Stillaguamish begins to subside. A washout caused by high water near Stanwood delays the coast line trains.
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Everett, Waah
Stanwood
Arlington
Stiliaguamish
Coast Line
Wife of Wealthy Man Blames Him in Desertion Case
Mrs. John G. Hoopes, widow of a mining man, claims ten years of desertion left her penniless and caring for two sons. She says Hoopes disappeared after offering to take the boys if costs were paid, later learning of his death from a San Francisco paper. She seeks support for her children.
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John G. Hoopes
Shaw
Aew
Hoopes
San Jose
Salvation Army
San Francisco
Im Town
OHEA JURY IS COMPLETED IN 1906 STRIKE CASE
The Telegraph Service notes the completion of the OHEA jury trial related to the Mont Waii & Co. strike of 1906. P Shea, president of the National Teamsters' Union, is among those charged with actions aimed at ruining the trade. Testimony continues in the second trial.
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Yvan
Taleamen
P. Shea
Tional Teamsters
Anion
Con
Mont Waii & Co
Millionaire's Son Killed in Wreck Near Ossining
Ossining New York February 9 A wreck of the Adirondack express yesterday killed two trainmen One killed was Alfred Armitage son of an Albany millionaire who had worked as a fireman to train as a practical railroad man He had refused a position of importance with New York Central offices Steamer Farallon sails for Skagway tonight with 500 tons general merchandise and many passengers
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Ossining
N. Y
Alfred Armitage
Albany
New York Central
Farallon
Skagway
Incensed Press Sentiment in Tokyo Sparks War Talk
Tokyo observers report rising public anger at American printing and strong calls for action against the United States. Officials note no clear majority favor open war against Roosevelt or the United States despite popular demand.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Tokio
Roosevelt
Judge Fixes Hearing Date in Attempted Murder Case
Superior Judge Morrie set Monday March 25 for the hearing on William Constantine charged with attempted murder. Constantine allegedly shot his son in law Jesse M Hall three times in Hall's office in the Hoge block. The attack stemmed from stories told by Constantine's daughter Mall's wife. Hall survived after hospitalization at Providence and later traveled to California for recovery.
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Constantine
Jesse Hall
Morrie
Wiliam Constantine
Jesse M. Hall
Hall
Mall
Hoge Block
Providence Hospital
California
Bie
Kinney McCloud Faces Manslaughter Charge in Brewing Plant Death
Kinney McCloud is charged with manslaughter in the death of Peter Elmer at Beattie Brewing Company's Georgetown plant. The alleged clubbing occurred three weeks ago and McCloud will be tried March 4 before Superior Judge Merria.
Woman in Murder Case Pleads Not Guilty After Attorney Appointment
Mrs Rath Jackson appeared before Superior Judge Morris to plead to a second degree murder charge in her husband’s death. She complained of jail conditions and lack of access to counsel and relatives. Judge Morris appointed F. C Brown as attorney and set seven days for a plea. She was placed in the county jail’s women’s receiving ward.
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F. C Brown
Shewee
Grand relay race on First Avenue with freight motor car
A chaotic first lap involved motor car 415, two autos, a Northwestern dairy wagon and two horses between Atlantic and Washington streets. The motor car led by J A Rees Biles won the first lap and beat the wagon later, damaging several vehicles and injuring driver M Cameron who was bruised slightly. Officers Donlan and Wollandingham captured the runaway wagon and horses after the race conclusions.
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J. A. Rees Biles
Atlantic
Washington
Nefs
M. Cameron
Donlan and Wollandingham
Yucatan Arrives for Northwestern Steamship Company
The steamer Yucatan, newest Northwestern asset, arrived in Hoboken after a 58 day voyage. Captain H. P. Weaver, formerly of Victoria and Préd Tracy, piloted the route from New York to local northern runs. The 600 ton craft, purchased from Ward Steamship Line, will join the Parific Company fleet.
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Yucatan
Northwestern Steamship Company
New York
Hoboken
H. P. Weaver
Victoria
Préd Tracy
Northwestern
Ward Steamship Line
Parific Company
Curious Predicament of Chester Thompson
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh opposes a writ of mandamus sought by Will H. Thompson to compel an immediate examination of his son Chester on insanity charges. The case raises questions of legal process, potential asylum commitment, and the fate of the criminally insane, with press and officials wary of delays and eager for reform.
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Mackintosh
Will H. Thompson
Chester
Maurice
Thompson
Supreme Court
Tbompeon
Pane
Seell
Witnes
Grocers Protest Overzealous Pure Food Show Tickets
Secretary Higgins of the Seattle Retail Grocers association explains grocers face constant ticket requests from organizers of a pure food show. He notes members bought and distributed tickets, but many grocers refuse further sales as traffic from eager customers disrupts daily business. The notice disclaims any official connection with the show.
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Seattle
Pure Food Show
Inewald
Pure Show
Two Big Real Estate Sales on Yesler Way
Gregor McGregor, long noted Gentiste, quits practice and enters real estate and insurance. He completes two major Vesler Way double corner sales yesterday. The northwest corner of Vesler and Sixth sold to George Redin & Co. client for W. H. Marks at 70,000 dollars. The southeast corner of Maynard and Yesler sold by A. Abrame for 70,000 dollars to F. W. Baker Frank D. Black and W. H. Marks.
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Gregor McGregor
Beatrice
Mr. McGregor
Vesler Way
Double Corners
Vesler
Sixth Avenue
George Redin & Co
W. H. Marks
Ooo
Purse Found Near Bon Marche with Cash Recovered
Mrs HW Lahey reports finding a purse on East Olive in front of Bon Marche this morning containing $26.15. The owner is being sought and funds were turned over to Mrs Tinkham at headquarters.
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HW. Lahey
East Olive
Cer Meivin
Tinkham
Ats
War on vice tightens lid in Tacoma saloon crackdown
Tacoma mayor vows strict Sunday closing and a purge of saloons. Five extra patrolmen and private detectives will enforce the crackdown as barriers shielding drinkers are removed. Prosecutors plan swift convictions to deter leaders of vice.
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Tacoma
Wright
Touts Told to Skidoo Over Stolen Certificates
The Dexter Horton bank refused payment on a stolen certificate of deposit presented by poolroom touts who had taken it from Charlies Olson. The Juneau bank holding Olson’s other deposit was also notified to stop payment. Georgetown marshal plans to drive poolroom routes from the area with Chief Wappenstein aiding arrests of offenders in Beattie.
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Dexter Horton Bank
Charlies Olson
Juneau
Olson
Georgetown
Poolroom
Wappenstein
Beattie
C E S Rally Plan Outlined by Seattle Christians
The Christian Endeavorers of Seattle will hold a rally within four weeks. At last night’s executive committee meeting in First Presbyterian Church Otis W Brinker James A Duncan and Roy Fisher were appointed to make arrangements. Eighteen members attended and $10 was pledged for the New Federated Unions. A Virtue, publicity manager, will send Seattle photographs and articles to Amos R Wells of the World for coverage.
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Christian Endeavorers
Seattle
First Presbyterian Church
Otis W. Brinker
James A. Duncan
Roy Fisher
Societien
Federated
A. Virtue
Amos R. Wells
Christian Bnndeavy. Or World
Wells
World
Early Court Session Divorces Couple in Chicago
Judge Mernet opened court at eight this morning and signed a divorce decree after twelve minutes, separating Laura Curtie from Charles Curtie amid allegations of domestic abuse. Meanwhile, W. J. Inglis returns as purser of the Watson and L. S. Bates is named city freight and passenger agent for the Alaska Pacific 8.8 Co.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Mernet
Laura Curtie
Charles Curtie
Mra
Curtie
W. J. Inglis
Watson
Alaska Pacific 8. 8, Co
Bates
Officials Call On President In Japanese Question Conference
Washington officials and the president held a three o'clock conference on the Japanese question. Mayor Schmitz and Representatives Kahn and Hayes called on the president this morning. Secretary Metcalf attended the state department meeting after leaving the White House.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Persident
San Francisco
Schmitz
Kahn
Hayes
White House
State Department
Metcalf
Moran petitions court to be executor of Melody Choir estate
James Moran petitions the superior court to be named an executor of the estate of the late Melody Choir. The filing seeks appointment as an executor and outlines Moran as a claimant in the probate matter.
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James Moran
Melody Choir
Disbarment Proceedings Begun Against Former Judge Benson
Proceedings in the superior court focus on former Judge E D Benson over alleged fraudulent land deals and illegal money procurements from Dexter Horton bank. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh leads the case as Benson faces sensational charges tied to a Denny Hill property once owned by J Metzger and Etta Metzger near Virginia Avenue. The alleged scheme involved a $16 000 sale to Willie H White and later self acquisition to evade the contract. Judge Morris is noted for a related matter on February 13.
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Superior Court
E D. Benson
Dexter Horton Bank
Mackintosh
Benson
Moore
J. Metzger
Etta Metzger
Denny Bill
Thirday
Virginia
Gerraud
Willie H. White
Perfor
Wilson's Modern Business College Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary
The college marked its twelfth anniversary with a decorated hall and a large assembly last night The celebration followed the institution's annual custom Tonight Wagner's orchestra will provide music for the anniversary ball.
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Wilson's Modern Business College
Wagner
Regrade Plan Submissions For Fourth Avenue And Adjacent Streets
The board of public works reviewed regrading plans for Fourth Avenue and adjacent streets. Contracts must start on Cherry Street and near the Beattle Athletic Club, with care to avoid endangering the structure being lowered. The P41 building stays until November 1908, and bridges on Yesterway and Terrace streets will use steel frames with reinforced concrete floors and walls.
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Fourth Avenue
Fourth Avenue South
Board of Pwdite Works
Cherry Street
Beattle Athletic Club
Presbyterian Church
New Street
Lincoln
Madison Street
Yesterway
Terrace Street
Chinese New Year Preparations Across Cities
The article notes Chinese communities in Seattle and major cities prepare for their New Year with feasting and gift giving. Debts are settled, abstinence observed, and printed greetings shared while joss-house prayers and fireworks mark the celebration alongside Christmas.
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Seattle
New
York
Frisco
Chicago
Cassie Chadwick
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Evelyn Visita
Eee
Ore
Star Soesia
Bervier
OHEA
Quigice
Seattles
Airi
Cnui
Freight
Cascade Tunnel
Chester Thompson
Thompeon
Spokane
Walla Walla
Priegpore
Yesler Way
Maynard
Yesler
Abrame
E. D. Benson
College
Board OF Works
New Yean Resolutions
Ann Mlore
Chlop Svey Slappers
Solorh Shirter
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