Seattle duel to death ends two men
In a Sansonest saloon in Seattle two men Frank Cochrane and Frank R Hell exchanged gunfire, Bell dying in the bartender's arms and Cochrane dying after a fall. Ella Cochrane, Bell's wife, lured Cochrane to Seattle, and Hell faces murder charges if he survives.
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Seattle
United Press
Wan Prancisco
Frank Cochrane
Frank R. Hell
Cap Roth
Cadiem
Bell
Ella Cochrane
Sansomesia
Jesse Dur Bell
Cochrane
Hell
Shingle Weavers Oppose Piece Work Plan At Ballard Session
International Shingle Weavers Union of America meets at Ballard and adopts a resolution opposing piece work. Local unions may be required to accept work on that basis or face replacement. Headquarters relocation to Seattle debated with Olympia favored as next meeting site. Delegates hosted by Ballard local with dinner and smoker.
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America
Ballard
KH Fa
Olympia
Most Unenvied Bride Marries To Escape Old Maidhood
A lavish royal match in Sofia aims to seal Princess Eleanora’s union with Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. The groom, known for miserliness, seeks a second wife after earlier refusals, while the wedding is seen as a quiet, life choice amid palace tensions and looming war.
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United Press
Vienna
Jan
Ferdinand
Eleanora of
Sofia
Seattle Star
London
Eleanora
Ferdinand of
Bul
Bulgaria
Leopold
Europe
Weaoer
Holy Roman Empire
Leas
Maud Martin Seeks Divorce From Edward Martin
Maud Martin files for divorce alleging cruelty from Edward Martin and asks for $5,000 alimony from community property as part of the settlement.
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Maud Martin
Edward Martin
Avetin man named receiver for Standard Oil properties in Texas
Judge Calhoun names Toes Coblett of Avetin as receiver for the Standard 641 company properties in Texas. The appointment covers assets in the state and marks a major step in the ongoing proceedings led by United Press.
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United Press
DALLA
Tex Tex
Toes Coblett
Avetin
Calhoun
Texas
Powers Denies Petition Calling for New Trial for Richardson
Lexington report states Caleb Powers denied a statement urging petition signing to pray for Richardson. He argues three trials were unfair and notes ten jurors voted for acquittal at the last trial.
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Lexington
Caleb Powers
Richardon
Women guests at D. & Johnston recital in new palace of music
Members of the Women's Century club attended a special musical recital by the D. & Johnston company at their new palace of music on Third avenue and University street yesterday afternoon.
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Women's Century Club
D. & Johnston Company
Muale
Third Av
University St
Girls Get Busy in Bap Year Marriage Contest
Contest heats up as candidates vie for prizes amid busy efforts to form partnerships. Several new prizes added to the list with details and information provided on page 5.
Daring Bremerton Safe Crackers Steel Cash and Bonds
Robbers blasted open the Bender Lumber office between midnight and 6 am in Bremerton. They stole about 200 dollars in cash plus bonds and checks worth several thousand dollars. Two suspects may be involved, using nitroglycerin to blow the safe gate. no clues yet, arrests expected today.
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Sound District
Bremerton
Bender Lumber Company
City accounting system boasted by experts
A January report from Lester Herrick & Herrick criticizes the city’s accounting as a burdened, wasteful system. It accuses mispriced fixed estimates, unpaid penalties, misallocated funds, and large tax increases, calling the comptroller’s ledger and improvement accounts inaccurate and cumbersome.
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Lester, Herrick & Herrick
Sawyer
Council
Elity Treasury
Jer
Millionaires Ready to Aid Mrs Thaw for Coast Defense
Wealthy Pacific coast residents prepare to assist Mrs Thaw by organizing a guard unit to bolster coast defense. General Arthur Murray, chief of artillery, will meet military men this week to discuss the plan and express support for the effort.
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Mrs. Thaw
United Press
Washington
Jan
Pacific Coast States
Arthur Murray
Thaw Trial Watch: Millionaires Consider Aid for Mrs Thaw
A circulating report claims Charles Schwab and others will assist Mrs. Thaw financially during her son's trial. The Thaw jury panel was formed with three foremen and several jurors tentatively selected, as attorneys debate strategies and potential insanity defenses.
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Charles Schwab
United Press
New York
Jan
Charlies M. Bechwah
William Thaw
Pittsburg
Behwab
John H. Holbert
The
Spring Water Company
Johny Enterwhistle
Harry Thaw
Littleton
Beattie Halibut Schooner Mary Wrecks Near Marrowstone
A Beattie halibut schooner Mary went ashore at Marrowstone Point during a moderate southeaster. One man was lost overboard. The Nautilus towed the schooner free this morning. All hands on board are believed to have been drunk last night.
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Mary
Marrowstone Point
Washington State Labor Convention Opens in Tacoma
Two hundred fifty delegates from multiple vocations attend the seventh annual Washington State Federation of Labor convention in Tacoma. A boycott is declared against non union restaurants and barber shops. Mayor Wright welcomes the federation, with President Cotterill delivering the response as credentials are examined and little business is conducted for the day.
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United Press
Tacoma
Jan
Washington State Federation of Labor
Wright
Cotterill
Federation
City Clearings Report for Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Seattle clearings total 1,224,666 with balances 121,665.16. Tacoma clearings 783,771 with balances 52,618. Portland clearings 959,250 with balances 118,165.00. The figures reflect daily financial activity in the three cities.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Fire damages five story Tebault building in New Orleans
A blaze on Royal street near Iberville in the business district caused $250,000 damage to the W. G. Tebault furniture house five story building. Mrs Ed M Lund cashier for the Tebault firm was badly injured in the fire.
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United Press
New Orleans
Jan
Royal St
Iberville
W. G. Tebault
Mra
Ed. M. Lund
Tebault
Three Men Blown to Pieces in Canadian Tunnel
Three workers died in a tunnel on the Canadian Pacific main line between Field and Hector when a blast struck powder in a dead hole. A coroner's jury returned an accidental death verdict. The victims were H. J. Duffy of the United States, Moretti Pago, an Italian, and Joao Motozu of Helan.
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United Press
Vancouver
8. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Field
Hector
H. J. Duffy
Moretti Paujo
Joan Motozu
Ga Helan
Badly Injured Deckhand Found on Steamboat State of California
Eagle Harbor last night found Charles Nelson of 4136 Tenthavy N EB beneath the hold of the steamer State of California. An employe, he was sent to the hold to work and later missed by the crew. He is unconscious with a bleeding condition and may have fallen. George Newlands, the attending physician, fears grave consequences.
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State of California
Eagle Harbor
Charles Nelson
N. EB
Hos Oe
George Newlands
Court martial stems from old enmity in Washington guard
Longstanding feud from Spanish American War splits the First Washington regiment and a later guard, pitting Major Otto Case against Lt Colonel Geo B Lamping. A board convenes in Olympia to try Case on a charge of criticizing a superior officer, with a public hearing set for January 20 in Carroll’s courtroom.
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State Ational Guard
Olympia
Justice of the Peace Carroll
Matt H. Gormley
Seattle
E. M. Brown
Tacoma
William Lemon
North Yakima
John Stringer
Wm. B. McClure
Reeves Ayimore
National Guard
Washington Regiment
Philippines
Inez
New Guard
Charles Beckingham
Gormley
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Lamping
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Ffck
American Bishop Dies in France
Bishop George Worthington formerly of the Nebraska diocese and head of the American Episcopal churches of Europe died suddenly in Mentone France. The death was reported by cable from Pittsfield Maas dated January 8.
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Maas
George Worthington
Episcopal Diocese of
Nebraska
Episcopal Churches of
Europe
Mentone
France
Kubelik Tonight at Dreamland Rink in UW Concert
World famous violinist Jan Kubelik appears at Dreamland rink as the second event in the University of Washington musical course for the season. He arrived from Victoria with his wife and a retinue of servants aboard his private car The Oceanic.
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Dreamland Rink
Jan Kubelik
University of Washington
Kubelik
Victoria
TRAIN FALLS FROM TRESTLE IN GEORGIA WRECK
A Collver special train from Cleveland to St. Augustine wrecked on a trestle near Copper Mine Creek between Dallas and Hiram. Five of seven cars plunged into mud. Three killed and many injured including Engineer James Wards, Mrs Emil Hoover, Florence Studebaker, and engine crewman Mose Baldwin. relief train carried bodies and injured to Atlanta hospitals and lodging.
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United Press
Atlanta
Cleveland
St. Augustine
James Wards
Emil Hoover
Columbus
Florence Studebaker
Schnap
Mose Baldwin
Banks Declare Normal Conditions For Depositors In Philadelphia
Philadelphia banks announce to depositors that conditions are normal. The notice from two major national banks states routine operations, customer access, and funds remain secure, seeking to reassure clients after market uncertainties.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Jan
Meeting on City Politics at Seattle Seminary
The Anti-Salocon Billboard Advertising League called a meeting for tonight at the Seattle seminary on Third Ave West to discuss political issues of the city campaign. The relation of liquor interests to city politics will be the principal topic of discussion.
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Seattle Seminary
Third Nv. W
Nquor
Reichstag Opens as Kaiser-Wilhelm Clash Resumes
With the Reichstag opening today the battle between Kaiser Wilhelm and anti-government forces restarts. The anti faction prepares plans for a fierce push against Colonel Dernburg who now stands closest to the Kaiser among all officials.
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United Press
Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Dernburg
Kaiser
State road bill faces invalidation over errors
Olympia report states the recent road bill may be invalid due to errors. The measure would allow up to 24 road supervisors per county and let good roads associations nominate supervisors, affecting local governance and oversight.
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Olympia
Jan
Ten more mills to open at Shenango tin plate plant
NEW CASTLE, Pa. The American Sheet and Tin Plate company says ten extra mills at the Shenago tin plate plant will be placed in operation Monday. Vancouver, B. C. Five years in provincial penitentiary for Kato a Japanese burglarizing residences, by Magistrate Williame.
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New Castle
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Shenago Tin Plate
Vancouver
B. C
Kato
Williame
Copper King Denies Over-Certifying Checks in Indictment
New York January hearing on Augustus Heinze denial of overcertification charges tied to 15 checks totaling over 400000 dollars. Judge Chatfield set January 20 for further proceedings while counsel reserved rights to move. Edward Lauterbach described the indictment as based on 15 checks drawn October 14 tied to a 500000 dollar note and stock collateral.
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United Press
New York
Jan
F. Augustus Heinze
Chatfield
Heinze
Copper King
United Copper
Federal Grand Jury
Dictment
Edward Lauterbach
Otto Heinze & Co
Augustus Heinze
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