Robbery by the Boyfriend of a Newsboys’ Benefactor
George Engler, secretary of the Newsboys' union, is robbed of 56 dollars and a gold watch by Fli Crosby, the son he befriended. Crosby, real name Ed McMang, disappeared after gaining trust, leaving Engler’s silver funds hidden in a baby’s stocking. Engler had funded Crosby’s care and even built him a cottage. Crosby’s motive remains unknown as police search for him.
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George Engler
Newsboys’ Union
Star
Hie
Ragler
Fundsy Union
Ard K. Croeby Long
Ae Bay
Haindridee Island
Young Crosby
Minela
Joliet
Crosby
Ed McMang
Engler
Civic Union ranks mayoral candidates William Moore and John Miller
The Civic Union report credits Mayor William H. Moore with the most effective clean government in the city and criticizes John F. Miller for past associations with law breakers while praising his administrative qualities Miller is described as a lawyer and former prosecutor connected to the Humes era, with liberal promises contrasted by a questioned record.
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Moore
John F. Miller
The
Civic Union
William Hickman Moore
King County
Preston
Humes
Republican City Central Committee
Hie
Quarrel Ends in Murder at Crocker Mission Road Camp
Francisco February report says foreman Jacob Grossman and camp cook Larry Tay fought after Tay complained meals were undercooked. Six shots were fired killing Grossman at St Luke's Hospital. Tay is arrested on murder charges.
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United Press
Francisco
Jacob Grosaman
Crocker S Mission Road
Larry Tay
Dodge
Tay Taylor
Grossman
St. Luke's Hospital
Archer
Taylor
Mission Station
Rockefeller to receive large Standard Oil payout
John Rockefeller plans to tuck away 3 780 000 dollars in Standard Oil on March 16, boosting his total monthly and lifetime sums to 6 260 000 and 14 750 000 dollars respectively, with March 14 payment at 15 dollars per share to be issued.
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United Press
New York
John Rockefeller
Steamer Axlak Wreck Kills 14 Off Norwegian Coast
The British steamer Axlak, traveling from Middiesborough to this port, was wrecked off the Norwegian coast. All 14 crew members perished in the disaster.
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United Press
Trondhijem
Middiesborough
Candidates for corporation counsel judged by Civic Union report
The Civic Union report praises Beett Calhoun for efficient administration and Cleero R Hawkins for integrity while highlighting MacMahon as active against liquor traffic in Youngstown. It profiles Scott Calhoun, Thomas G. B. MacMahon, and Cicero B Hawking with views on public utility regulation, annexation, and municipal ownership.
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Beett Calhoun
Thomas I. MacMahon
Youngstown
Cleero R. Hawkins
The
Civic Union
Scott Calhoun
California Code Commission
Mitchell Gilliam
Cicero B. Hawking
Klinete
Perry County
Itnols
Seattle
Dramatic House Scene Highlights Cannon Speech Anniversary
In Washington on Feb 18, Congressman Houtelle recounted Joe Cannon’s first speech and oats joke, praising his long tenure as speaker. Cheers erupted as Houtelle recalled the line about oats in the pocket and the seed yield metaphor for farmers. Evans parade plans in San Francisco set May events with Native Daughters of California and Native Sons participating.
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United Press
Washington
House
Houtelie
Waele
Joe Cannon
Congress
Cannon
Miinels
Poutelle
Joe
House of Representatives
San Francisco
Native Daughters of California
Admiral Evans
Battleship Fleet
Sona
City Hall Fallout and District Fate Discussed by State Officials
State Senator P L Allen warned that the restricted district would remain under Mayor Moore unless he is elected. The Hillman City meeting highlighted Allen’s ties to William Chappell, a local property owner in the district, amid controversy over past negotiations linked to the defunct Seattle Daily News and protections for Chappell’s interests.
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John F. Miller
P. L. Allen
Hillman City
Moore
William Chappell
Allen
Tenderloin
Senator Allen
Seattle Daily News
Chappell
Chap
Rumor of Spanish King Assassination Sparks Panic
Paid rumors circulating last night claimed the King of Spain was assassinated. The unease follows the earlier assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince, fueling belief in anarchist outrages among a nervous public.
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Spain
Carlos
Violinist Schumann Johnston Detained After Sudden Breakdown
Santa Barbara California February 18. Schumann Johnston an accomplished violinist with a class of students and a Tacoma Washington home went insane during a visit to Santa Ynez. He ran down the road stripping clothing then was restrained by vaqueros and jailed in the town calaboose. Johnston later kicked the cell door and fled to the hills before being recaptured and brought back for examination.
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United Press
Sant Arbara
Cal
Schumann Johnston
Tacoma
Wash
Santa Ynez
Lex Olivias
Calaboose
Johnston
Hille
Parricide Inherits a $56,000 Estate in Kentucky
United Press reports Beach Hargis was indicted for the willful murder of his father Judge James Hargis in Lexion Kentucky. He plans to plead self defense and inherits about $56,000 from the estate.
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United Press
Lexion
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
Hargis
Fire in Singer Building Marks High Fire Test
A small fire broke out on the fortieth floor of the Singer Building in New York just after workers left. Police alarm brought two engines a truck and water tower, but Chief Engineer Buxton and two elevator men extinguished it with three chemical extinguishers before the equipment arrived. The episode, though minor, sparked discussion of a forthcoming high rise fire test.
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New York
New Singer
Buxton
Quail Fine Shaped by Youth in Georgetown Court
Joe Moreno a Georgetown youth paid a fine in Justice Carroll's court after pleading guilty to shooting a quail out of season. The minimum fine of 25 dollars plus costs was imposed for the violation.
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Joe Moreno
Georgetown
Justice Carroll
Bombs Kill Woman Wound Man and Child in Barcelona
Two bombs exploded in Barcelona killing a woman and wounding a man and a child. A musical benefit is planned by Corps 1 Salvation at the hall on Fifth Avenue and Washington Street with a prepared program of music and literature.
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United Press
Barcelona
Corps 1
Salvation
Fifth Av
Washington St
Major case to receive a private reprimand
Local Japanese businessmen plan a reception at Beattie to greet the American fleet and its crew, signaling interest in their welfare and framing friendly U S relations with Japan during the voyage.
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Beattie
Japan
America
Quiet at Fairbanks labor unsettled calm returns
A Dawson dispatch reports Fairbanks in the Tanana district quieting after a labor dispute. Business has resumed, Marshal Perry allows saloons to reopen, while a large force of special deputies remains on duty and armed. Striking miners are barred from gatherings and deputies guard incoming workers. no troops needed at present.
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United Press
Skagway
Alaska
Dawson
Fairbanks
Tanana
Perry
Wedded 3 Weeks Divorce Filed in Anacortes
Anacortes Washington February 18 Mrs Barton filed for divorce from Daniel Barton after a marriage of less than three weeks. She alleges the groom a fugitive with wealth and monstrous conduct. Barton, 72, pioneer of Skagit, opened the first Burlington store and was a noted hop grower. The couple had known each other about two years and were engaged over six months. The bride, 71, Phylomelia Daffy, mother of six, grandmother of thirty seven, longtime Anacortes resident, cites extreme piety and his church role as factors. They lived together five days before she confided to friends and pursued divorce while Barton disappeared.
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United Press
Anacortes
Wash
Daniel Barton
H. T. Mitchelmore
Phylomelia Daffy
Bkagit County
Burlington
Duffy
Burton
Evans Orders Fastening Speed for Atlantic Fleet
Rear Admiral Evans, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, moves ships to exceed 11 knots after leaving Callao as Magdalena Bay schedule allows ten days ashore at Callao. Navy officials say 11 to 12 knots is feasible with spare capacity. Naval inspectors will witness target practice in Magdalena Bay. duration of stay undetermined. Fleet arrives Callao February 20.
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United Press
Washington
Evans
Callao
Magdalena
Navy Department
Magdalena Tay
Infantry Parade Of Local Navy Guard Scheduled
Public parade planned by local companies of the Navy Guard for February 22 Washington's Birthday. Col. Geo B Lamping issued orders for the march with the infantry band leading under Maj. John Stringer. Father John Stringer of the Washington National Guard is home ill with grippe.
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Navy Guard
Washington
Geo. B. Lamping
Infantry
John Stringer
Pater John Stringer
Miners Rescued From Mount Carmel Coal Mine Tragedy
Twenty five men entombed by a burst reservoir at the Midvalley coal mine near Mount Carmel were rescued shortly before midnight. One man died under debris while the others were found alive in mud up to their hips.
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United Press
Williamsport
Midvalley
Mount Carmel
Japanese Man Wins Marriage License In Vancouver
In Vancouver Washington on February 18 Kintaro Tanaka a 25 year old Japanese and Anna Bergman 18 of San Jose California obtained a marriage license after failing to secure one in Portland. Sheriff Sapington questioned them but found no reason to deny the license.
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Vancouver
Wash
Portland
Kintaro Tanaka
Anna Bergman
Miss Bergman
San Jose
Cal
Tanaka
Sapington
Escape Death for Bellingham Couple in Open Boat
Mr. and Mrs. Ashman, thought drowned near Vancouver Island, were found alive on a small island in Buclataw rapids after two days. Their Columbia River fishing boat ran ashore and a relief party reached them. News arrived in Vancouver aboard the Cassair.
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Bellingham
Ashman
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Cassair
Millie Mattison Seeks Father in Seattle Address
Millie Mattison of 215 Second Street South Great Falls Montana asks police to locate her father W L Jennings in Seattle Washington. She has not heard from him for four years.
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Millie Mattison
Second St. S
Great Falls
Mont
Seattle
W. L. Jennings
Major Otto A Case Courtmartial Verdict Reported
Major Otto A Case of the Washington National Guard was found guilty by a court martial and will receive a private reprimand in a letter from Adjutant General Hamilton under the governor’s order. The verdict, linked to his interview criticizing armory board delays, was announced from Olympia though not officially confirmed locally.
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Otto A. Case
Washington National Guard
Courtmartial
Bia
Adjt
Hamilton
Albert FE. Mead
National Guard
Olympia
Case Treeve
Major Case
Maj. Case
Armory Board
Natal Act Debate Grows Over Disallowance
In Victoria British Columbia on February 18, discussion centers on whether the Natal act should be disallowed following the arrest and imprisonment of two Japanese immigrants from Portland in New Westminster. The case before a magistrate may prompt indemnity claims after their release and heightened political tension over the act’s educational test provision.
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United Press
Victoria
B. C
New Westminster
Portland
Ottawa
Japan
China
Survivors Rav e in Delirium After Ocean Wreck
Off the Oregon coast the Emily Reed wreck victims are rescued by the revenue cutter Thetis. Survivors First Mate Fred Zube Seaman Ewald Abnstedt and Seaman Arthur Jahn endure a 200 mile lifeboat drift. The cook's body is buried at Port Angeles. The trio remains in poor condition and deliriously recalls the ordeal.
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United Press
Bay
Thetis
Port Townsend
Emily Reed
Oregon Coast
Cook
Port Angeles
Fred Zube
Ewald Abnstedt
Arthur Jahn
Boyle Challenges City Over Partisan Election Boards
Neal Boyle Sr fails to gain relief from the city council on partisan election boards in the Sixth ward. He plans to sue to compel compliance with bi partisan board requirements, citing past fraud and party influence in other wards.
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Neal Boyle
Boyle
Gill
Snow Bound Trains Block 12 Miles in Gray County
The Rock Island railroad remains snowbound for 12 miles between Alan Reed and Jericho in Gray county. The railroad commission received telegraphic complaints from stranded passengers and pressed Superintendent Robbins to clear the tracks and provide relief. Passengers claimed the engine was removed and cars could not be heated, prompting the commission to order immediate aid from railroad officials.
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Austin
Tex
Rock Island
Alan Reed
Jericho
Gray County
Railroad Commission
Robbins
Freshman Hoax Triggers Campus Fire Alarm Panic
A freshman’s prank at the university late Sunday night set off a fire alarm, sending students scrambling from dorms within minutes. H. Alien injured his ankle while responding to the alarm and now requires a cane to walk.
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H. Alien
Samuel Somerville Sought by Ontario Mother Across Years
Mrs. Andrew Somerville of Brooklyn Ontario asks police to locate her son Samuel George Somerville a 37 year old machinist who has reportedly lived in Seattle within the last six years and has not contacted his mother in 13 years.
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Andrew Somerville
Brooklyn
Ont
Samuel George Somerville
Seattle
Somerville
Civil service upholds dismissal of patrolman Applequist
Fremont authorities upheld Chief Wappenstein in dismissing former Patrolman Applequist after his rude address to a woman. Applequist had appealed the decision, while Alexander Dick and Chester L. Lynch were selected as line foremen and added to the service.
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Fremont
Applequist
Wappenstein
Civil Service Commission
Alexander Dick
Chester L. Lynch
Carpenter Albert Fry Sought in Denver Estate Winding
A letter to Chief Wappenstein states carpenter Albert Fry is wanted in Denver to assist in winding up an estate. He was at the Detroit hotel seven or eight years ago.
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Albert Fry
Denver
Wappenstein
Detroit
Reilly Brothers Sought by Newark Woman Missing Since 18 Years
Mrs. John Hinds of 199 Lake Street Newark seeks information on brothers John and Peter Reilly last heard from at Rock Creek Washington eighteen years ago.
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John Hinds
Lake St. Newark
N. J
John
Peter Reilly
Rock Creek
Wash
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Rainierdjrand Hotel
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Senator Allen and
Parricide
National Guardsman
Mead
John Riplinger
Samuel
Carpenter
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