Walla Walla Prison Telegram Confirms Murphy Fatality
John Hildebrandt White and his companion Matthew Murphy are linked to a fatal incident at Walla Walla. Hildebrandt claims he fired the shot that killed Murphy, while White denies involvement. Authorities report the event occurred this afternoon and notes were sent to the penitentiary warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceaner
White
Walla Walla
Matthew Murphy
Walla
John Hildebrandt White
Murphy
Hidebrand
Messenger Boys Benefit Ball At Auditorium Hall
The messenger boys union holds a grand benefit dance at the Auditorium hall corner Teeth and Pine. The proceeds aid member Walton who recently had an appendicitis operation. Organizers anticipate large attendance and say they are preparing to ensure guests have a good time and a solid fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Union
Meeie
Walon
Ailed-Robbed Ailed-Robbed In Northern Pacific Tragedy
Town marshal Auge Robi reported to Coroner Carrol ll delock that he found a dead man beside Northern Pacific tracks east of Aubern. He believed the victim was Robert Gergan and that a robbery may have preceded the death. The body was moved to McCarthy's shop where a newspaper boy named Biemarck was hospitalized in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auge Robi
Illness Improvement Seen As Hope For Recovery
At a late hour this afternoon a light improvement was noticeable and it is thought that he will recover if conditions remain satisfactory as at present.
Milwaukee railways urged to proceed with overhead bridges
Attorneys for the Milwaukee railways asked the councils corporations committee to allow construction of overhead bridges and right of way with costs to be apportioned later. A commission including a judge from federal and supreme courts and a competent engineer would decide any disputes if needed. Construction had been delayed awaiting city railroad agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railway
Corporations Committee
Council
Supreme
Republican Gatherings Across Wards Tonight
Republican meetings are slated tonight in multiple wards with venues including Brennan's Hall Rainieray and Norman peak Seventh Ward Clubhouse Pontiveau and Harrison Street and Kirkwood Hall Green Lake Speakers include Howard Sweeney Jalle F Hate T P Y Revelle Scott Calhoun H B Calawell Dr J B Crichton John W Roberts and others in the listed districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan’s Hall
Rainieray
Norman
DD. Hughes
Beott Calhoun
Pred Ware
Will J. Morris
W. A. Major
Will HL. Lewis
Seventh Ward
Pontiveau
Harrison St
Howard Sweeney
Jalle F Hate
T. PY. Revelle
Scott Calhoun
DV. Halverstadt
Biahbth Ward
Maptiat Minston
Ciarfield
Queen Anne Av
J. B. Crichhten
John W. Roberts
C. Nissen
Marry Carrel
Governor Mead Refusal Seals Fate in White Case
With Mead’s refusal at night to intervene in the Kid White case, the young murderer loses his last chance. His attorneys abandon hope of saving his life. Next Friday morning he faces expiation on the murder of Matthew Murray in Conway’s saloon in September 1904.
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Mead Ta
Kid” White
Matthew Mur
Conway
Washington National Bank acquires Albert Maneenis lease
The Washington National Bank has obtained the lease for the new store in the Lowman building at the corner of let av and Cherry st, replacing space in the New York Life block. President M F Rackus declined further comment as Maneenis departs from California en route to the exit.
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Washington National Bank
Albert Munenen
Lowman
Let Av
Cherry St
Washington National
New York Life
Center Horton Bank
M. F. Rackus
Maneenis
California
Girl Beaten by Burglar in Tacoma
Eight year old Mine Myrtle Young, a local schoolgirl, was assaulted and beaten by a burglar at about 4:30 a.m. as she surprised him during a break in at T. F. Smith's house. Found unconscious with severe bruises, she later regained enough to describe the attack and police pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Mine Myrtle Young
T. F. Smilth
Miss Young
Growth of famine fund in Seattle and state of Washington
A Japanese famine relief fund in Seattle aims to donate 1000 tons of provisions within ten days. Subscriptions are collected by the Post-Intelligencer with committees including Dr. Frederick, Frank Waterhouse and Mortie Thomaen. A letter from H R Williams of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway offers $8 toward relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Shawmut
Halla
Washington
Post-Intelligencer
Frederick
Frank Waterhouse
Mortie Thomaen
Star
H. R. Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Beattie Daily Star
Beattie
Mr. Barling
Chica
Milwaukee
Paul
Japan
Poat-Intelligencer
Hook. Willama
Peculiar Handling of Haggerty Books Highlight Trial
In the superior court case between J. J. Haggerty and former partner A. Bauer, bookkeeper Claude R. Meseeremith testified that copies of Haggerty Liquor Co books were made in December at Haggerty’s order and he did not know the fate of the originals. The dispute centers on a proposed permanent receiver and a financial settlement after Bauer’s withdrawal from the firm. Fire, marine, salvage and bankruptcy stocks are to be sold at 39 cents on the dollar on March 1 at 718 First Ave.
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Haggerty Liquor Company
J. J. Haggerty
A. Bauer
Claude R. Meseeremith
Haggerty
Maggerty
Bauerte
Tha Hagerty
Raver
Haggerty Concern
First Ave
Eee
Ledger Discrepancies Spark Libel Suit and Cashed Christmas Gift
The suit follows debt collection efforts and accusations of defrauding Bauer. Haggerty claims libel for alleged reputation damage. Mesmeramith testifies about copying ledgers including a cash book. He admits receiving $50 as a Christmas gift and a salary raise from 76 to 126 dollars.
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Mauer
Higgerty
Bauer
Mesmeramith
Hfe
Masersmith
Haggerty
Harold Preston
Richard Baxe Jones
Measeramith
Bigamist 19 Out of Jail Linked to Stockton Case
Frank Mima described as a bigamist was taken from Alameda County to Stockton by Sheriff Sibley. He had fled after leaving his family weeks after his fourth child’s birth, married Emma Free in Akton, and was arrested with Free accompanying him. He awaits southern extradition as authorities question guilt.
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Frank Mima
Stockton
Cal
Jalil
Sibley
San Joaquin County
Bellingham
Seattle
Eriff Sibley
Alameda
County Less
Hie
Akton
Emma Free
Beattie
Notable Names in a Disjointed Ledger Snippet
Fragmentary ledger listing several individuals with ages and unclear associations. Includes John . Mole and Laura Witkin both 4, Myrtle Louise Milton 14, Edelbert Martham 67 of Portland, Mrs Phebe Shumway 65 of Portland, James Ross 0, Pannie Strott 19, Michael McNalty 9, Beatrice Mullarkey 25, and others in a mixed sequence. The garbled text suggests a compiled register or genealogical note with locations and ages but lacks coherent context.
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John ©. Mole
Laura Witkin
J. Deannelian
Myrtle Louise Milton
Fred Roberts
Ladies Nugent
Teltard
Edelbert Martham
Portland
Mra
Phebe Shumway
James Ross
Pannie Strott
Michael McNalty
Beatrice Mullarkey
Hoffman in East Seeks New York Fashion Imports
L J Hoffman of Novelty Cloak and Suit Manufacturing visits New York City to select imported and domestic women's apparel models. He plans to ship these designs to Novelty for display and for its cutters and tailors to duplicate at a third less than the originals. Inspection of the new spring arrivals is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L Hoffman
Novelty Cloak and Suit Manufacturing Company
New York City
Hoffman
Welcome Visit of Chinese Envoys Arrives in Port Townsend
Chinese consul generals Chung Pao Hel and Owang King arrive with a large delegation aboard the revenue cutter Arcata at Port Townsend. Local officials, chamber groups, and the Union Club host a welcome banquet and reception with plans delayed to Wednesday due to the Dakota’s schedule.
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Port Townsend
Prince Taal Chut
Arcata
Pacific
Piscabeta
W. W. King
Great Northern Steamship Company
Party of Welcome
Blaenbein
Union Club of
Party of
Chung Pao-hel
Owang King
View
San Delago
Portland Chinese Association
Twin Wo Charley
Wu. May
America
Jee King
Ah King
Louis King
Chin Keay
Chin Chow
Gardner Yerkes
G. N. RR
Hubert Joch
Lacey
Ll. A. Nadeau
N. P
Josiah Colling
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Burke
Astastic Association
M. Thomeen
Centennial Mill Co
B. BR. Novak
Commercial Club
A. Peplow
Millers’ Association
Ft. W. Montague
Portland Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Rice
U. S. Treasury
J. B. Lord
W. J. Dyke
EP. Lemager
United States
Yandell
Character of Commerce
Amatic Association
Merchant Millers
Smith's
Hotel
Washington
High Seas
Contractor Specht Arrested In False Pretenses Case
F D Specht faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and pleaded not guilty before Judge Frater He asserts a plot to force him to abandon claims of money due for houses built for Abraham Michelson and that Michelson had him arrested Specht requests a speedy trial next morning to prove he was robbed by Michelson and to contest the lien against one of the houses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Specht
Frater
Abraham Michelson
Brecht
Michelson
Specht
Specht Held on Fraud Charge Over House Claims
The charge alleges Specht obtained money under false pretenses by delivering houses to Michelson as debt free while outstanding claims remained. Specht remains at liberty on bail.
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Michelson
Specht
Warrant Issued for Contempt in Hawkinson Case
Judge Griffin issued a bench warrant this afternoon for A W Hawkinson on contempt of court for failing to pay alimony after divorce from Hilda Hawkinson. Hawkinson claimed inability to pay the 260 demanded, but evidence showed he has funds, and the warrant was issued with likely jail time anticipated tonight.
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Griffin
A. W. Hawkinson
Hawkinson
Hilda Hawkinson
Clothing Sale At United Fire Marine Salvage Adjustment Co
A sale offers high grade clothing hats and men’s furnishings at 39 cents on the dollar. The auction will start Thursday March 1 at 718 rite avenue led by United Fire Marine & Salvage Adjustment Co.
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United Fire Marine & Salvage Adjustment Co
Rite Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messenger Boys
Messenger Boys’ Union
Argivens
Fred Goodman
P. Goodman
M. Brixner, H. Beebe, H. K. Rankin
McCarthy
Gooxts
Biemarck Ee
Ueombe
Kirkwood Hall
Green Lake
John Riplinger
Bam
BUY Hansen Lease
Century Furniture Company
G. Washington
Qalan 18
Nelson
Centennial Mi Company
Friend
Heston Steamship Company
Great Northern Gramehip
Nout
Hissere
Parrarrd Avenue
Amberaon
Bremerton
Goeher
John A. Stewart
Mt Paul Nt
Bigamist
L.J. Hoffman
Onlmportant
Novelty Cloak & Suit Mfg. Co
Second Avenue
Pantages Theater
Committee OF Welcome
Ganquets
Coast
Boston
Boston Copper
Company Chase. Crane
Me O. G
Jene Opal Globe de
Christy
Spinning’s Cash Store
Second Ave
1St Ave
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