Downfall Tied to Poolrooms and Lost Wares
Louis Siegel, a young clerk, faced a downfall after admitting to stealing valuables from his employer to fund racing at poolrooms. He confessed to taking two watches seven chains and one charm valued near $1500, claiming he intended to repay using money sent by his wealthy parents. He described trying to win by betting on ponies in Georgetown and planned to fix matters.
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Serge
Hart
Beighe Tnals
Bergel
Immediate Trial of Primary Case Sparks Court Appeal
Washington state direct primary issue prompts immediate appeal in Thurston County case. Olympia McKay argues delay tactics by opponents to force a return to the old convention method for nominating candidates for the upcoming state campaign. The direct primary league action aims to prevent postponement and ensure a timely convention-free process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. Herr
Olympia McKay
Thurston County
Tte
Awpreme
Direct Primary League
Sparkman Seeks Eighth Ward Support With Seattle Ties
Sparkman, a longtime Seattle resident and businessman, mails campaign letter to Eighth Ward voters arguing his citywide experience and ward familiarity. He highlights his 24 year residence, local business ties, and commitment to growth and merit in council service.
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Sparkman
Eighth Ward
Fo Eiese
Hie
2 @ Melzag company
Seattle
Frisco judge removed for drunkenness amid unsettled cases
A Frisco bench was disrupted when Judge C. B. Hebbard of Law was ruled from the bench due to drunkenness. The incident follows a broader wave of constitutional tensions and unsettled certificates in Angeles, marking a turbulent period for local courts and governance.
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Angeles
Hebbard
Frisco
American Beauty to Wed Captain in London Matrimony
Chicago social beauty Tlanche Louise Barrett, once the toast of Chicago, plans marriage to Captain FW Clark of the King's Royal Kites in a March ceremony at St George. Her history includes marriages to Frederick W. Howers and a custody suit with George Pullman Jr. and a life abroad with lovers and headlines.
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Star
Chicago
Tlanche Louise Barrett
Capt
FW. Clark
London
St. George
Beau ‘Ty
Frederick W. Howers
Tnephe Ton
Bcarcely
Bowers
Geo. Pullman, Jr
Pullman
Barrett
Europe
Albert Gallatio
Wall Street
Chehalis merchants fleeced by bad check scheme
A rogue using the name J. R. Hartman is reported to have defrauded Chehalis merchants through a bad check ring. The scheme disrupted local sales and left shopkeepers counting losses across the town.
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Chehalis
J. R. Hartman
BE. B. Walker
New
Darrow Backs Family Friend in Murder Case
Clarence Darrow, famed defender of Maywood, Moyer, and Pettibone, reads a letter from Alford Kinsman asking him to defend Kinsman on a murder charge. Kinsman, brother of State Senator Thomas Kinsman, is accused in the death of George Kirrell, a millionaire banker and estate trustee. Darrow plans to start work immediately, with trial set for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Maywood, Moyer and Pettibone
Stounenberg
Alford Kinsman
Kineman
Darrow
Kinsman
Thomas Kinsman Hie
George Kirrell
Alford
Land Owners Protest Vacation of Streets for Railroad
Smith's Cove Improvement Club holds a meeting at the old power house to oppose vacation of 18th and 17th avenues and nearby streets for the Oregon and Washington railroad. City Engineer favors requiring the company to buy and donate a diagonal strip from 17th to 15th avenues in exchange for vacated streets to protect the tideflat property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Cove
Oregon & Washington Railroad
Thomson
17Th Av
15Th Av
Symphony of High Class Delivers Top Seattle Concert
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra produced a high class program at the Moore Theatre last night. New violin soloist B F Leventhal debuted with applause, strengthening the section under Concert-master John Marquart. A large audience encouraged the orchestra’s finest effort for Seattle’s music scene.
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Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Moore Theatre
B. F. Leventhal
Seattle
Leventhal
John Marquart
Seattie
Massive Water Burst Floods Downtown After 12 Inch Main Breaks
A burst twelve inch main under Marion street and east of First avenue sent torrents down a steep hill at 12:15 PM flooding the Stevens building and the Pacific Coast Clothing Company basement. Two thousand people gathered as water rose two inches on First Avenue and crews shut off the main, leaving downtown buildings without water for hours. Civil authorities assess damage to sidewalks and stores.
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Marion Street
First Avenue
Pacific Coast Clothing Comeo
Stevens
Water Department
Seattle
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Armstrong
Mie
Defrance & Kelly
2Nd Avenue
Union Street
New Settle
Yar Home
Ata
Second Avenue
Bratter
Blanche Louise Barrett
State News
A. H. Mead
Auburn
Robert Neilson
Walla Walla
Bel-lagham
Wilson Creek
North Yakima
Big Mining
Cal
Reno, Nev
Reno
Nathaniel Prosky
Nicholson
Rawhide
Piper & Taft
Union Savings & Trust Co. Second and
Cherry
Pacific Coast Clothing CO
Stevens Hotel
Tksee
Ieee Royse
Marion St
Schoenfeld
Standuhon
Tacoma
Gus Brown
Yesler
Benson Clothing Co
Pike St
Pacific and
Puget Sound
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company
HU. Klein
James Street
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