Chicago woman murdered by wire in brutal city crime
Richard Ivens, 24, a carpenter, confessed to strangling choir singer Mrs. Franklin C. Hollister with a telephon e wire after dragging her from a street corner. He disposed of the body behind his shop and was arrested following a police inquiry and a dramatic confrontation as Hollister’s brother attempted to shoot Ivens at the hearing.
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Chicago
Franklin C. Hollister
Chance
Richard Ivens
Ivens
Painter Finds Ambergris on San Francisco Beach
In San Francisco on January 20, Brown the painter found ambergris on a Point Richmond beach. The slimy material turned into a fortune, as he gathered about 25 pounds of the precious substance worth a significant amount, yielding a $5,000 windfall.
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San Francisco
Brown
Painter
Point Richmond
Traffic Immense Olympia Washington Railway Earnings Report
The first annual report to the state railroad commission shows Northern Pacific Railway gross operating earnings of 50 771 071 05 for the entire system and 14 152 304 42 in Washington. Total mileage is 6476.26 miles, with 1635.14 miles in Washington. Average receipts per mile for passengers and freight in Washington exceed systemwide averages.
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Olympia
Northern Pacific Railway
Washington
Ual
State Railroad Commission
State of
Syxterm
City Briefs and Business Notes from Seattle Area
City matters propose marking the Shilshole Bay channel and keeping a saloon proprietor record. Seattle merchants hear assurance from M Levey on warehouse and train service. Education figures Yoder Ram Dewey acquire Northwest Journal of Education. Merrifield sues Pacific Coast company for 27000 dollars.
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Cific
Shilshole Bay
Inside Harbor
Seattle
M. Levey
Northern Pacific
Washington
A. H. Yoder
H.cram
University of Washington
Henry Dewey
Northwest Journal of Education
New York Block
Louis J. Merrifield
Pacific Coast Company
Relief for Judges and Jail Ventilation Report Filed
County commissioners yesterday filed a report on ventilating the county jail amid odor complaints at meal times. The piece mentions Captain Cart Hartmann of the United States signal corps undertaking periodic inspection of the Alaska military cable line routes Mabert to Central. A judge named Hanford reportedly returned a verdict in a gas mantle case priced at 40 cents. Piper and Taft at 1024 Second Avenue are listed in the brief.
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Cart FP. Hartmann
United States Signal Corps
Vaides
Mabert
Central
Alaska Military
Ignito Gas Mantles
Hanford
Conta
Piper & Taft
Alma Bergstrom
Ave. Eee
Court notices and local actions in Youngstown area
In juvenile court Judge Frater disposed of 18 cases while a 19 year old was sent to reform school for theft. Police sergeant Phitbrick swapped his star for a detective badge. A wing addition to the court was debated but action held. Youngstown officials urged county approval for street work including planking and graveling. Seaman's institute benefit entertainment at Kristensen's hall postponed to February 21 with existing tickets honored.
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Sult
John Rank
Frater
Reform School
GH Phitbrick
Youngstown
Seaman's Institute
Kristensen
City eyes detective service to cut injury claim costs
Corporation Counsel Calhoun urges a private detective firm be hired for the city to investigate personal injury claims. He estimates a $259 monthly expense could yield substantial savings by uncovering evidence and aiding case resolution.
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Calhoun
Postmaster Will Remain Ballard Wisconsin
Ballard notes indicate F. E. Pells will be re appointed postmaster after a telegram from Congressman Humphrey stated the name would go to the senate. McKinley first appointed him in 1892 during a recess and he was reappointed in 1901. A Ballard Business Men’s association meeting will hear reports on new industries and a proposed depot. A joint Ballard council and Fishermen’s union committee decided fishermen may land boats and spread nets at the foot of Sixth Ave.
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Ballard
F. E. Pells
Humphrey
Senate
McKinley
Mr. Pells
Ana Roosevelt
Business Men's Association of
Ballard Council
Fishermen's Union
Sixth Av
Mariners Rescue At Sea From Kipling Crew
The liner Mavis reports the January 11 rescue of the Kipling captain and crew after a storm. The ship left Liverpool for Newfoundland with fish cargo. first lifeboat crushed, crew clung to wreckage until a second boat arrived. The Kipling was crippled at sea for 20 days before rescue.
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New York
Seooter Kipling
Kipling
Liverpool
New Foundland
Sawyer Favored To Succeed Cole In Fourth Ward
PF. E Sawyer proprietor of the 614 Rainier hotel is slated by Republican ward politicians of the Fourth ward as the successor of T. Cole. Sawyer has business support and is expected to be nominated with little opposition.
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PF. E Sawyer
Rainier Hotel
Fourth Ward
T. Cole
Sawyer
Congress to fund Bremerton dry dock in Alaska territory
Washington reports a pending appropriation by Congress for a new dry dock at Bremerton. It notes that Washington cars outperformed California and Minnesota in a test prompted by St Paul dealers. A Senate committee favors appointing a delegate from Alaska. Senator Clark faces a House hearing over alleged tax refusal on Arizona mining property. France moves toward action against Venezuela as three French warships arrive off the coast.
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Congress
Bremerton
Washington
California
Minnesota
St. Paul
Senate
Alaska
Clark
House Committee
Arigona
France
Venezuela
Hoague in Jail After Daring Bammitay Attack
Jobo Hogue, who shot L. Hewet of Bammitay in a two week old incident and was shot in return by his victim, was moved from the county hospital to the county jail yesterday as his condition improved.
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Hoague
Jobo Hogue
L. Hewet
Bammitay
Hogue
Divorce filing over infidelity and cruelty in New Jersey
Mrs Lillian M. Jang files answer to divorce from Jas B Duke. She denies charges of wrongdoing and accuses infidelity cruelty desertion and malicious slander. Separately the Manufacturers' association plans a Seattle meeting at 6 20 PM to discuss factory inspection law interpretations and uniform whipping receipts among other topics.
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Trent
N. J
Mre
Lillian M. Ke
Jas
B. Duke
Duke
Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle Athletic
Sunday Topics at Church Series Featuring Dozens of Congregations
A long list of Sunday worship plans across multiple churches with sermon topics and service times. Readings include “Secret Discipleship,” “Why Should I Join the Church,” “Decadent Spirituality,” “Mutual Influence,” “Hemmed In,” and many more across Plymouth, Pilgrim, Union, Edgwater, First Presbyterian, Lane Street, First Christian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Theosophical Society, and other groups.
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University Mince Baptist
A. Heath
Plymouth Congregational
M. Freeland
Pilgrim Congregational
EB. L. Smith
Union Congregational
Queen Anne and Galer
J. T. Nicholell
Edgwater Congregational
Fremont
H. BE. Millell
Firet
M. A. Matthews
Church At
Antioch
Lane Street
W. J. Clifford
First Christian
Broadway and
Olive
A. L. Chapman
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Cus Theosophical Society
A. O. U. W. Hall
Pythian Hall
Pike--Iey
Cyprian
Carthage
Advent Christian
George FE. Cooprider
North Baptist
Geo. Cairnalam
Christ
Jesus
Marion
Fletcher L. Whartop
Boylston Avenue
Unitarian
W. D. Simonds
Benjamin Franklin
Haven M. K
Howard and
John
F. KR. Drake
Billy Prejudice
Beacon Hill
Cc RK
Gate
Firet Baptist
James
Myron D. Haynes
Theosophical Society
Seattle Ledge
Moore selection shocks Republican ranks in city race
The municipal ownership league taps Judge William Hickman Moore for mayor, triggering GOP worry that a labor-aligned candidate could be beat. Democrats back Moore, while Republicans seek a rival to cut into his support as candidates like Durk M. Nettleton and John W. Miller vie for the nomination.
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Leamues
William Hickman Moore
Eliy Teket
Republican Party
Judge Moore
Whtene
Matthew Dow
Notance
Moore
Friends of
Republic Party
Frank H. Paul
Ety
Port. Intelligencer
Mine workers back ban on Japanese and Korean labor
Indianapolis January 26 mine workers convened and adopted a resolution urging Congress to extend the exclusion act to bar Japanese and Korean laborers, except those exempted by existing law, and voted to send a memorial to Congress.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mine Workers’ Convention
Congress
Vigilance Committee Planned in Chicago to Fight Crime
Citizens in Chicago meet to form a vigilance committee aimed at suppressing crime after a January 20 gathering. The plan seeks organized local action to deter criminal activity.
One Minute Jail Term For Local Drunkard
Joe Munch of the Tenth Infantry was fined and sentenced to one minute in jail for drunken and disorderly conduct. The unusual sentence followed a June arrest and was approved after appeal milestones, with Fort Lawton Commander Major Kralle intervening on Munch’s behalf.
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Joe Munch
The
Tenth Infantry
Nocon
Munch
CO Mandant
Fort Lawton
Major Kralle Tame
Eae
Route Laid Out for Electric Railway Line in Renton
In Renton a London & Issaquah electric railway official announced securing right of way from Issaquah to Bartors ranch north of town. Plans call for a route from Issaquah to May Creek then along the west bank to Charles Beuler place, Garden of Eden, and east shore to Bartors. Milwaukee road may connect at Maple Valley and use 10 miles of C P E track to Renton. Construction scheduled with two car trains starting Feb 1 on the segment near Renton.
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London & Issaquah Hieetric Railway
Renton
Lesaquah
Bartors Ranch
May Creek
Charles
Kenton
Issaquah
Main St
Thirdavy
Rainier Valley
Seattle
Ga. Trial Details Gaynor Green Case Prosecution Notes
Government attorneys outline the Gaynor Green case before the jury. They describe Captain Carter from West Point as pivotal, accused of aiding the defendants to obtain large harbor appropriations at Savannah through unfair contracts. Rogers disputes roadway positions on Jefferson Street, while Forester seeks street permissions and grade considerations.
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Gaynor- Green
Green
Gaynor
Captain Carter
West Point
Savannah
Carter
Corps committee Rebuffs Forester and John R. Application
The corporations committee of the council has virtually turned down the application of E. W. Forester and John R. The decision signals a firm stance against their proposed project and delays or blocks the request pending further review.
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Council
E. W. Forester
John R
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Rowe Hill Canyon
Washington, D.C
Lloyd Transfer CO
Western Ave
Els
Shaws Pharmacy
Alameda Galvage Sale
Novelty Cloak and Suit Mfg. Co
Second Ave
Pantages Theater
Mrs, Duke
Adams Java
Adams Tea & Coffee Co
Trougle Reigns
Moses
Tighet
W. MH. Murphy
Clark M. Nettleton
John Miller
Veen
Vigilance Committee
Cithzens
Milwaukee
C. P
Ple Valley
Farrell
Milwaukee Road
Maple Valley
Ong Beattie
J.D. Farrell
Renton Streets
Tip
T. 11. Harries
Puget @cuml Electric company
Caynor
L. W. Suter Jeweler and Opticias
Firet Avene
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