Backus Confirmed as University Regent After Heated Debate
In Olympia on January 25, M. F. Backus of Seattle was confirmed as a University of Washington regent by a 25 to 16 vote after a contentious session. Critics cited a stock transfer in the Metropolitan Building Co tied to university lands, while supporters noted Backus’s continued interest only as bonds and his previous voting record.
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Slayer of Phillips Undoubtedly Insane
The body of David Graham Phillips, author, was taken to the National Arts Club under Senator Beveridge in charge. The assassin, F. C. Goldsborough, arrived in Washington and is described by his sister as insane. Police investigations indicate Goldsborough was demented.
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Maniac in Turnabout Island Manhunt Reported
The revenue cutter Rush departed for Turnabout Island to locate Cafifain Anderson, who after the Wilma wreck on January 10 reportedly fled into the woods and has not been seen. Charles S. Kan of Everett, a Chinese merchant, petitions bankruptcy claiming hard times and market disruption from Oriental goods at the AYP exposition auction.
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Seattle capitalist reports Hawaii as wintering hotspot
Theodore N. Haller, noted Seattle capitalist, arrived back from a pleasure trip to the Hawaiian islands. He notes hundreds of visitors and a large number of Washington residents spending the winter there.
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Washington
Pirates of Penzance Repeats at Moore for Pyke Benefit
The Pirates of Penzance success by Schubert club led to a repeat at the Moore theatre on Saturday night. Under director C. M. Pyke the performance proceeds will benefit Pyke.
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Pyke
Seattle Youth Builds Circular Ride Invention
Walter Harting of Seattle completes an amusement device like a merry go round. Autos eserenti by cables race on circular tracks at great speed with safety to the passengers.
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Walter Harting
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Railway tariffs approved for February sleep and parlor cars
Montreal January 25 The railway commissioners approved the new sleeping and parlor car tariffs set to take effect February 15.
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Lawyer Scores Dr Burke as Degenerate
In Santa Rosa California on January 25 Assistant District Attorney Geo Hoyle continued arraignment of Dr. William P Burke charged with dynamiting Luetta Smiths tent before a crowded Sonoma County court. Hoyle called Burke a degenerate and argued the case as he had yesterday noting Smith branded him as the father of her child before Burke was declared insane.
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