Ballinger to Resign as Ned Ten Years for Murder Plot
Carter’s alive claim leads to Williams being tried for murder. A poor immigrant family recovered Carter’s body, sent him to El Paso hospital where he survived. Williams, initially unaware Carter lived, was convicted and served a ten year sentence. Carter learned of the strange fate just before release and plans a new life in Seattle with Williams.
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Carter
el Paso
Williame
Willams
Williams
Himwell
Seattle
Burglary Suspect Tracked After Two Break-ins
A black burglar fled after robbing Mrs. Greenherger at her home on Green Street and later struck at Mrs. Ader’s house on Sixth Avenue. Patrolman Blacker pursued at the Ader residence, where rings ear rings shirts a mandolin silverware and a carving set were taken but some items were recovered. Detectives Terson and McClurg searched for the fleeing suspect but did not locate him.
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Fred Ader
Henrietta
Ader
Blacker
Waitress to Jail for 256 Day Fine in Tacoma Case
In Worthington court a waitress was sentenced to 256 days in jail for a strike break incident at a Tacoma restaurant. The judge refused to hear Worthington’s witnesses as he attempted to smear the girl’s reputation to justify his remarks.
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Tacoma
Worthington
Ewen
Promises to Keep Muta Out of the Strike
Philadelphia officials state the Muta company will avoid strike disruption as talks with arbiters proceed. Rioting leaves 760 street cars wrecked over three days while authorities claim service remains high and strikers press for more trains to win their demands.
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Mise
Muta
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Drinks Booze Lets Horse Shiver Fined
Eugene Habb expressman left his horses unprotected by blankets at Seconday and Washington 1 yesterday afternoon while drinking in a saloon. Humane officer took charge and he was arrested. He was fined 20 for cruelty to animals in Judge John B. Gordon's court.
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Eugene Habb
Washington
Animale
John B. Gordon
Mrs Asquith Faces Fresh Political Backlash
London reports a renewed uproar over Mrs. Asquith's influence on Prime Minister Asquith. Critics say the king’s social promises to the wife encouraged him to soften his stance against the Lords, risking early dissolution of Parliament. The wife’s sway is described as transformative yet controversial in high society.
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London
Mrs. Asquith
William Watson
Asquith
Abdul Hamid Alive Said by Ottoman War Chief
General Chefket Pasha announced Abdul Hamid the deposed sultan is alive at his palace in Bolonica. The statement comes from Constantinople amid reports of the former ruler's whereabouts in Turkey.
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Constantinople
Chefket Pasha
Abdul Hamid
Bolonica
Slush Bites After Snow and Rain Deluge
Snow covered the ground with six inches at dawn then rain melted it to four inches. Slushy sidewalks and streets followed as residents shoveled to keep passable. Children and neighbors enjoyed the slick hillside streets and glistening pavements in the morning.
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Glas
Patrolman Put On Trial For Second Degree Assault
William Peterson city detective faced a superior court jury on a second degree assault charge. Prosecutors say he shot at fugitive Mike Kohler at the patrol box on December 18, then struck Kohler with a revolver as he rose, leaving him unconscious for two days in City hospital. Defense is led by Walter B. Fulton and Kenneth Mackintosh, former prosecuting attorneys.
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William Peterson
Mike Kohler
Peterson
Kohler
Custom House Burns at Nome Alaska
Nome Alaska February 22 The United States custom house was gutted by fire in the morning All the records were saved by clerks and firefighters who fought the blaze through the building and its offices.
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Nome
Alaska
United States
Nelson the Bulldog of Ring Plans Comeback in Six Months
Battling Nelson, defeated yet undaunted, vows to reclaim the lightweight title from Ad Wolgast. He will train at his ranch in New Mexico for three months after a brief training serge, then seek three to four bouts to prove strength before a possible rematch.
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Bulldog
Ring
San Francisco
Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
O-Rar
N. M
Hin
Enp
Wolgast
Wolgant
Smith
Cadillac Welcomes Champion Ad Wolgast Home
In Cadillac Michigan a celebration erupts as Adolph Wolgast known as The Michigan Wildcat returns after his victory over Batting Nelson. The town plans a grand reception with ceremonies and a coronation style welcome for the famed lightweight champion and his family.
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United Press
Cadillac
Mich
Aport
Adolph Wolgast
Michigan Wildcat
Milwaukee
Cade
Batting Nelson
Hegeswiech
Bwana Tumbo
Wolgast
Fragmentary remark on 45 rounds and boxing effort
A brief, incomplete quote reflects a boxer claiming stamina to endure the full 45 rounds. The fragment suggests a testing of endurance and preparation for a lengthy bout without providing other names, dates, or specifics.
Election Contested Over Duwamish Waterway Vote
Superior Judge Gilliams summoned county commissioners to show cause why they should not be restrained from holding a February 26 election on the Duwamish river waterway assessment. Plaintiffs Wallace A. Russell W L Thompson G A Hill Axel A Jastron and W B Carr accuse the process of noncompliance.
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Gilliams
Duwatmleh
Wallace A. Russell
W L. Thompson
G. A. Hill
Axel A. Jastron
W. B. Carr
Opium Shipment Seized On Vancouver Train
George Hubbard a custums inspector from Bellingham seized a train shipment from Vancouver containing 50 five tael pounds of opium valued at $600. The find was reported yesterday.
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Vancouver
George Hubbard
Bellingham
February Opium Seizures Worth Over $4000 Reported
The report notes multiple February seizures totaling over $4,000 in opium. Items seized include quantities on steamers connected to Vancouver and Great North, with several shipments from various routes. Authorities describe importation as prohibited and ongoing enforcement continues.
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Furth
Antia
Great North
Vancouver
Suveric
Weather advisory for tonight and today brisk east winds
A brief weather notice reports rain or snow tonight and today with brisk east winds. No additional details on timing or locations are provided. The fragment suggests unsettled conditions and possible travel impact.
Rent Those Vacan Rooms In The Star Classifieds
The Star urges readers to place “Por Rent” ads to fill vacant rooms. Call Main 9400 or dial 441 to dict a rent ad. Ads cost 1 cent per word. thousands monitor the column nightly for better housing options.
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Beattle d the Star
Republicans Rally Behind Judge Moore In Local Race
Support for Judge William Hickman Moore grows within the Republican ranks as Austin E. Griffiths and other party members campaign for him. Democratic candidate E. K. Blaine is disqualified from the council race and will be replaced by the party committee. Moore speaks at rallies in Junction Hall Fremont and I O F Hall and three more campaign events are planned for tonight at Hibernian Hall Rainier Hall and Heacon Hill fire station with multiple speakers.
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Hi Gill
Isy
William Hickman Moore
Austin EB. Griffiths
Repubiican
A. V. Bouillon
Moore
Ramuel J. Woetterick
W. J. Stillinger
Everett Smith
EK. F. Blaine
Park Board
A. EB. Flagg
Democratic Central Committee
Judge Moore
Junction Hall
Ballard
O. F. Hall
Fremont
Austin K. Griffiths
B. L. Blaine
George F. Cotterill
R. C. Saunders
Hibernian Hall
Rainier Hall
Rainier Av
Norman St
Mr. Moore
Bo Sweeney
Thomas R. Horner
L. Frank Brown
L. B. Kirkpatrick
Samuel J. Wetterick
Heacon Hill Fire Station
14Th Ay. S
Massachusetts Et
Aberdeen Loses Baseball Fight in Court
In a Northwestern League case this morning Superior Judge Gullam ruled the league had a right to drop Aberdeen for business reasons and refused a writ of mandate to reinstate the Aberdeen baseball club.
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Aberdeen
Northwestern Baseball League
Gullam
Northwestern League
Aberdeen Baseball Club
Secretary Ballinger May Quit After Inquiry
Friends of Richard A. Ballinger secretary of the interior department hint he will resign and return to law practice after the Ballinger Pinchot investigation. They say delay stems from concern over how his motive might be viewed. Morgan Guggenheim syndicate leaders seek to testify, raising questions about motives.
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Washington
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior Department
Morgan- Guggenheim Syndicate
Stephen Birch
John N. Steele
Nelson
Birch
Steele
Senate Committee On Territories
Pinchot
Louis Gravis
Brandeis
Taft Done For by Edmund Vance Cooke
In Seattle on February 23 1899 or 1900 note the author argues Taft is already done for in the public mind despite any future actions. The piece contrasts Taft with Roosevelt praising reformist aims and highlighting three western protest movements Greenbackism Populism and Insurgency as a rising force.
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Roosevelt
John the Baptist
T. R
Teddy
West
Seattle
Wash
Beating the Doughertys Ends With Police Call
Tacoma February story recounts Lynn Dougherty battering his wife prompting a police dash to the Dougherty home. Neighbors described ongoing cruelty. Mrs Dougherty defied intervention and amid insistence they would settle their disputes, police withdrew.
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Tacoma
Lynn Dougherty
Dougherty
Mrs. Dougherty
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