Why Did You Murder The Man Captain Hains Question
In a Star Special Service piece from York January, the article probes motive and guilt in a murder case as Captain Peter Hains contemplates the question Why did you murder the man The focus centers on Claudia Libbey Haine and the three women tied to the tragedy the mother Mrs Peters Hates the widow Mrs Annis and Claudia Libbey Haine. It weighs loyalty love and conscience across the involved women and the accused man.
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York
Jan
Wm. Annis
Peter ©. Hains
Munterer
Iain Haine
Annis
Chudia Haine
Lady Macbeth
Mike
Claudia Libbey
Claudia Libbey Haing
Man misreads kindness as insult over cold care
A man interprets others interest in his health as an insult while trying to recover from a cold. The remark hints at sensitivity and miscommunication in social interactions during illness.
Raft With Human Cargo Rescued At Cataract Brink
James Ablet and his son were swept toward the river’s cataract by ice and current. Enos Johnson and Will Sweeney risked the shore crossing to reach the scow and save the Crambiets after a five hour struggle. Both rescued, mother and crew clung to safety despite exposure.
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Ore
Peon
Wash
James Ablet
Stevenson
Cascades
Winter Storm Bakes Ballard with Accidents and Events
Ballard records 11 degrees as snow falls in a lively scene. Bursted pipes cause minor woes and a sledding crowd faces near misses with a Ballard streetcar, a fatality linked to a sudden stop. Knights of Pythias install officers and host a banquet with a clog dance and songs. W C T U meets for a mothers gathering, and a Spokane man is sought by Ballard police.
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Ballard
Knights of Pythias
C.C
J. W. Coover
BE. C. Graham
M. W
W. G Pothran
E. G. Ingalls
A. MH. Lee
W. C Miop
Brother Hines
Harry Lewis
N R.davis
British Columbia Town Destroyed by Fire at Caledonia Hotel
A January 7 blaze in Basington, British Columbia partially destroyed the town after starting in the Caledonia hotel annex due to a defective flue. Firefighters blew up sections east and west due to no water pressure and cold weather, with total losses pegged around $100,000, partly insured.
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Basington
B. C
Caledonia
Sec
French palm reader Hammon charged with large embezzlement
In Paris, Count Louis Hammon once known as Cheiro and John Warner is accused of embezzling 500000 dollars from Mrs. Julia P. Newell and Miss Josephine Pomeroy. They say he failed to raise a 150000 dollar London loan and did not return stocks he received. His lavish Parisian life and possible inheritance claims of papal origin are noted while creditors seize offices.
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U. P
Louis Hammon
Europe
America
Cheiro
Palmist
Plain John Warner
American Register
Hamon
Julia P. Newell
Josephine Pomeroy
New York
London
Rue du Bois Boulogne
Pastor suspended over kissing and hugging congregation
The Rev. H. Flower head of Light Neues Mission in Dt Louis was suspended from the Free Methodist church and ordered to render credentials until the Central Illinois Conference meets. A ministerial court found he hugged and kissed women during pastoral work and testimony from several women supported the charges.
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H. Flower
Light
Jordan
Sheriff Blows Out Brains in Fallon Nevada
Robert Shirley the Churchill county sheriff shot himself at Fallon railroad station with a Bible in hand and his shoes off. Despondency over bondmen issues since reelection in November is blamed for the act. He left a widow and 12 children.
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Fallon
Nev
U. P
Robert Shirley
Churchill County
Lorton to Join State Board of Control
Eugene Lorton will take a seat on the state board of control early next week. On Tuesday State Printer Gorham will turn over his office to E K L Boardman of Puyallup.
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U. P
Eugene Lorton
Board of Control
Gorham
EK. L. Boardman
Puyallup
Theft in Court Umbrella Loot Found in Judge’s Room
In police court Edward Inkina, a colored attorney, arrives with an umbrella he claims was stolen. He accuses court staff, including Bailiff Tip Winchell, before the judge. The umbrella is later found hidden behind a bookcase in the judge’s private chamber.
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Tip Winchell
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Jersey bull sells for record price in Narberth sale
A Jersey import bull fetched a record price of 15000 dollars when bought by Percival Roberts of Narberth Pennsylvania from a renowned Jersey cattle breeder. The animal drew attention as a top price in recent sales.
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Narberth
Island
Jersey
Anti gambling reform meeting set at Grand Opera House
A large crowd is expected at the Grand Opera House for an anti race track gambling meeting. City council members and visiting legislators from Beattie to Olympia are invited and will hear from speakers including Judge Thomas Nurke Mayor John F Miller former Mayor William Hickman Moore J M Prink and Ole Hanson. George Walker will chair Lieut Gov M B Hay may address the gathering James F McRury a Meadows proprietor is invited to speak Ole Hanson will argue for the race track. Wagner's band will lead a pre meeting parade and be present during the event.
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Beattie
Olympia
Thos Nurke
John F. Miller
Wiliam Hickman Moore
J. M. Prink
Ole Hanson
George Walker
M. B. Hay
James F. McRuroy
Ole
Wagner
Opera
Blethen Acquires Tacoma Tribune From Publisher of Seattle Times
A. J. Blethen, proprietor of the Seattle Times, takes over control of the Tacoma Tribune a paper started on a shoe string. The Tribune faced payroll strains and editorial layoffs before the sale with Albert Johnson of the Seattle Times now in charge.
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City OF Tacoma
Evening Tribune
Seattle Times
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Tribune
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Ita
A. J. Blethen
Albert Johnson
Help Needed for Two Young Boys in Need of Clothing
A Seattle mother appeals through The Star for donated clothing for her two sons ages 14 and 7 who have almost nothing to wear. She asks residents to send underwear and suitable garments to The Star so the boys can stay warm this cold season.
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Star Today
Seattle
Bryan joins Fraternal Eagles in Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan joined the Fraternal order of Eagles in Lincoln Nebraska last night confirming his new membership. The event marks a notable social affiliation for the longtime public figure as reported by UPI.
Georgia Battleship Refloated After Grounding
The battleship Georgia, en route from Port Said to Suez, ran aground yesterday but was refloated without damage. The incident occurred when the ship was caught in an eddy.
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Washington
Georgia
Port Said
Suez
Thieves Loot Apartments at Chelsea House on Olympic Place
Room workers found a gold watch and $30 in gold and silver taken from the chef's room at 620 Olympic Place in Chelsea. A second room was robbed of minor valuables. Nearby apartments of former Mayor William Hickman Moore were not entered. Mrs Frances Baker reported the thefts to police. Detectives Keefe and Hubbard investigated but found no trace of the prowlers.
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Chelsea
Olympic Place
William Hickman Moore
Frances Baker
Keefe and
Hubbard
Japanese Count’s Suicide Attempt Ties to Royal Engagement
Tokio reports Count Toda, once betrothed to a royal princess, tried to kill himself with poison after learning of his marriage during Cambridge studies and subsequent divorce. The attempt failed and he has lost his seat in the upper house.
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Jan
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Count Toda
Cambridge
England
Japan
Poteon
Shingle Weavers Nominate Officers for Referendum Vote
After the Shingleweavers International convention adjourned the following nominations were set for referendum. President C Polaom Everett first vice George Hurns Bima second vice JH Jondro Marinette Wisc third vice Frank Martin Eureka Cal fourth vice KE Muehl Edmonds fifth vice George Coombes Hoquiam Prod Stevenson Maine auditing committee George Allen Milltown K Hubbard Edmonda K Mareh Everett Marysville Snohomish County was named as convention city for next year.
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Hoquiam
Prod Stevenson
Maine
George Allen
Milltown
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Edmonda
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Everett
Marysville
Snohomish County
Funeral Directors and Miscellaneous Notices in 1908
A garbled page lists funeral directors including Moore Theatre area providers and Honey-Watson Co with addresses and phone numbers. It also shows lost and found heating stoves special sale details, multiple business ads, bids for construction at a women’s building, and notices to contractors outlining payments and bid procedures.
Woodland Park Cottage Bargain With Lake View
Three new four room modern cottages with food basement, light fixtures and lake view offered at $100 down and $100 monthly. Seller Evett Drake listed near 66th and Phinney with phone N White 249. Also a five room bungalow described as a better bargain with modern improvements priced around $471 monthly terms.
Labor Meeting Opens in Convention City Key Labor Fight Looms
Walla Walla Washington January 1 The State Federation of Labor opened with 75 delegates present to discuss measures including a recommendation to the legislature for an employers liability law Spokane is actively backing the next convention efforts
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Wash
Jani
OU. P
State Federation of Labor
Spokane
Burned Woman Fooled Doctors in Walla Walla
Mary Nave, once severely burned by oil four years ago, survived after doctors grafted skin to the worst areas. They predicted a short life, but she lived until last night, fooling the medical prognosis.
Daly convicted killer writes will bequeathing leg to city physician
Portland report says Harry Daly, condemned for first degree murder of saloonkeeper Harry Kenny, drafted a will before execution and leaves his crippled leg to City Physician Fred J Zeigler. The document surfaces amid hanging set for January 29.
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Portland
Harry Daly
Harry Kenny
Fred J. Zeigler
Change of Address Notice for Subscriptions
The notice explains that subscription status affects delivery and that a change of address on the label becomes a receipt. It urges subscribers who are two months behind to call the main office at 1080, Ind. 14, between 10 and 5, to arrange payment or verify service.
Rates for Classified Advertisements
Classified rates outline pricing for Situations Wanted and other ads. The text notes 18 words for 250 and additional space charged per line, with disclaimer of no guaranteed accuracy.
Ballard Agency Listings In City Directory
Public notice fragment lists contact details for the Ballard Agency at 6409 Ballard Ave and P H Mullen near Seventh Avenue between Union and University with phone numbers Ballard 906 and Main 1060.
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P. H. Mullen
Ballard
Oly Hall
AIN OF Pficer
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Keone Main sense 34a detail unclear
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Free Excursion to California Land Opportunity
A notice advertises a free excursion to California for land buyers seeking a healthy climate fertile soil affordable water for irrigation and reliable transportation with near market access. It promises a strong combination of advantages for 4 percenters and interested investors.
Madison near Seconday offers near cheap close-in property
Lot 402120 advertised as strictly modern and well improved with bearing trees and berries on Madison. Priced at 141,400 with easy terms and 12 minutes from Seconday, cash option noted as 156.
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