Mysterious Self-inflicted Deaths Reported in Tacoma
Jan 4 reports say Mise of Tacoma shot herself afternoon in a Regal hotel room where her mother stayed. The girl died after being taken to a nearby hospital. Jan 26 notes Susie M Mul shot herself at Helisco hotel, niece of ex Senator Dolph. A recent Nome mining venture collapse is cited as a possible motive.
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N Francisco
Tacoma
Susie M. Mul
Helisco Hotel
J. N. Dolph
Nomeity
Nome
Ragers Case Goes to Jury in Murder Trial
Final arguments wrapped up by Fr Dore and Mr Fulton as the jury began deliberations at 1:45 with the court’s instructions. The verdict will determine guilt of murder in the second degree for Frank Rager amid allegations of premeditated assault by Maler and threats leading to the fatal confrontation.
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Rager
Maler
Dore
Mailer
Roger
Fulton
Grit
Frank Rager
Manter
Murder charges rock Rochester contractor's family in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Mass a Rochester contractor's son was arrested for the murder of his sister May at the family home. He was held in 26000 bail as investigators described a daylight intrusion by three men and a confrontation with a revolver fire. Detectives had pressed a lengthy search for weeks without public evidence yet. the suspect remained unnerved.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Rochester
May
Robert
Fosburg
Marriage License Granted to Salater and Pieym
A marriage license was issued today to John Salater and Olga Pieym, age 22, of Pagoma.
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John Salater
Olga Pieym
Pagoma
Compromise on Rents in O'Brien Administratorship Case
Tenants petitioned to remove Brien as administrator Sullivan. Judge Tallman denied the petition. The court held rents should not exceed two thirds of the amounts claimed by O'Brien. Fraud and conspiracy charges against the administrator were dispelled as witnesses testified about rent increases and property appraisals in the Bullivan estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brien
Sullivan Atta
Tallman
O’brien
Wm. Hick- Man Moore
Poserne
Mortality Record for A Wheeler and Edwin Olsen
A Wheeler aged 68 years from Orday reported dead body at ney and Stewart's. Edwin Olsen aged 82 years is also reported deceased and is at Bonney Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wheeler
Ney & Stewart's
Edwin Olsen
Bonney Stewart's
Plaintiffs sue Seattle Electric over defamation damages
In a courtroom action Thad Rose William Corey and A M Biglin sue Seattle Electric for defamation seeking 16000 dollars each. The case, heard by Judge Cannon, recalls a prior charge of grand larceny against the defendants who were briefly jailed after September 14.
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Thad Rose
Wm. Corey
A. M Biglin
Seattle Electricity
Judges “ Department
Oneptember 14 Last
Dhn
Cannon
Refrom
Mortgage Foreclosure Leads to Sheriff Sale at Grand Opera House
An order was issued to the county sheriff to sell the leasehold estate of Ida M Cort in the Grand Opera House building to settle a mortgage foreclosure by the Stetnon-Peat Mill Co. Gambling cases postponed a week due to the Rager murder trial. the Guerin Leary case in Judge Osborne's library was continued until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Cort
Grand Opera House
Stetnon-Peat Mill Co
Rager
Guerin-Leary
Osborne
Public Works Board Grants Plaza and Awards Sidewalk Bid
The board met with full attendance. Automatic Telephone Co. referred to streets superintendent. Property owners on First Second Third avenues and Pike street win a new plaza to replace the old. Sidewalk work on First Avenue awarded to 8. Nermile for 5 967.95. Local improvements for a sewer on Twenty seventh Avenue South and for Key street grading forwarded to city engineer for verification and report.
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Board of Public Works
Automatic Telephone Co
Ces Pians
First
Second
Third Avenues
Pike Street
First Avenue
Nermile
Twentyseventh Avenue
Washington Street
Dearborn Street
Key Street
Fairview Avenue
Fastlake Avenue
Missing Spokane attorney sought by police armed with warrant
Police in Spokane search for W. Abbot Lewis a leading county attorney based on an accusation he embezzled 1500 dollars from an estate. He acted as attorney for the heirs in probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Jan. M
Witherspoon
W. Abbot Lewis
Spokane County
Lewis
Cotillion at Coeling Hall Delights Beatria Society
A charming Cotillion at Coeling Hall on Tuesday night drew Beatria’s leading social circle, about nine notable residents attended and enjoyed dancing. The evening began with dances and refreshments followed by a German dance led by Miss Sedonta Furth and Mr J C Gillison, with many graceful figures performed.
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Coelling Hall
Cotillion Club
Beattia
Sedonta Furth
J. C. Gillison
Fire destroys Pitkin Brooks wholesale glassware in Chicago
Chicago January 4 fire wipes out the Pitkin Brooks wholesale glassware and crockery firm at Lake and State streets causing an estimated loss of 550000. Firemen were injured by falling glass and heat from sudden flames. origin unknown with incendiary theories. Separately the Christian Endeavor society held a social at Plymouth Congregational church with about 100 attendees.
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Chicago
Pitkin & Brooks
Lake End State Streets
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Judge rules rent payable on land taken for canal
Judge Jacobs renders judgment for defendant in Griffith vs Burlingame over years of rent on land seized for the Lake Washington canal. Court says rent due for the year between last payment and appropriation decree totals $6 at the agreed rate, likely ending landlord actions. Rainier steamer sails to Whatcom with lumber bound for San Francisco. Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit offers estate settlement security with local offices in Seattle.
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Jacobs
A. Griffith
Isaac Burlingame
Griffith
Mr. Burlingame
Lake Washington Canal
Prsseasion
Emma Rice Sells Kidney Tablets at 215 Terry Avenue
Mrs Emma Rice advertises Dr Coonley’s Kidney Tablets as a radical cure for bladder and kidney problems. Offers money back if not satisfactory after a fair trial. Contact Terry Avenue address and telephone listed.
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Emma Rice
Drowned Sailor Missing After Steamer Departure
Frank Errickson of the Cottage City fell overboard as the steamer left the dock. August Hansen, a close friend, says Errickson crossed a board to the dock and disappeared after reaching the edge. By 3 o clock his body had not been found.
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Errickeon
Finn
Cottage City
August Hansen
Frank Errickson
Frank
Police notes reveal bound over for Ah Sing on robbery charge
Ah Sing was bound over to the superior court yesterday on a robbery count. Ching Wing says Sing robbed him of 680. Harry Morgen, a black man, wanted in Tacoma for shoplifting, was arrested in the city yesterday afternoon.
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Ah Sing
Ching Wing
Sing
Harry Morgen
Tacoma
Redistricting Seattle To Proceed Sooner
The Seattle city council plans to accelerate redistricting due to growth. A council committee was instructed to report a feasible plan, keeping ward boundaries and the relative district lines the same where possible.
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Seattle
Foremost Medical Authorities Endorse Timely Medicine
The text proclaims medical authorities agree on the value of right medicine at the right time to extend life and cites the business aim of building a lasting reputation through patronage and continued trade, offering a range of drug lines at low prices. It lists seats, abdominal syringes, bulbs, and related items with price points such as 1.75 to 2 and 1.50 to 2.50, indicating wholesale drug supplies.
Madison Street Turntable To Be Abandoned Tonight
The old turntable at the foot of Madison Street will be abandoned tonight and tracks leading to the large new table laid. The car on the Madison Street line will not run tomorrow morning at o'clock due to the installation by Beattie Electric Co. which pledges better service to patrons on Madison Street.
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Madison Street
Beattie Electric Co
Tte Patrona
City permits issued for three new frame houses
The city engineer's office issued permits to A C Johnston for a two story frame house at 1000 Kaat Republican Street costing 1800 dollars, W Binclair for a one story frame house on the second motor line costing 200 dollars, and Anson Harris for a two story frame house at 608 Union Street costing 2200 dollars. James Howard was yesterday bound over to the superior court on a burglary charge.
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A. C. Johnston
Kaat Republican Street
W. Binclair
Anson Harris
Union Street
James Howard
Superior Court
Seattle Amateur Opera Likely Formation
Mr F W Zimmerman plans another concert in Seattle with a chorus and new operatic nucleus chosen from voices in the chorus. He intends to introduce gems from several old operas and form an amateur company for future work.
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Seattle
F. W. Zimmerman
Aew
Special Meetings and Society Activities and Fraternal Event
Theosophical Society Amanda-L FP Bush held sessions with a children’s golden chain at 2:90 p.m. and a lecture The Need of Saviours at 7:40 p.m. First Spiritual Society conducted Lyceum at 1 p.m. and a conference meeting at 2 p.m. Public ordaining Mra P DD Hidbnes preceded a Fraternal Brotherhood entertainment and basket social at their quarters, declared a successful event both financially and socially.
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Theosophical Society
Amanda—L
Bush
First Spiritual Society
Lyceum
P. DD
Hidbnes
Religious Services and Funeral Notices Listing
A collage of church service times and topics across Trinity Parieoh to Immaculate Conception plus a funeral for Mrs. Sarah J. McClure at 2 PM from 432 Boylston Avenue. Items mention Victoria Queen by the Grace of God, longevity study, and various sermon titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
H. W. Gilchriat
Il . m
Victoria
P.m. Tey
Jas Thompson
Queen Victoria
Bt. Mark's Episcopal Church
J. PD. Llwyd
Second Presbyterian Churcheekey
W. A. Major
Sarah J. McClure
Boylston Avenue
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Frisco
Sullivan Building
Christian Endeavorers
Rainier
Mansen
Whatcom
San Francisco
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Willis
E. Shorrock
John P. Hartman
Alexander Myers
Columbia Street
Adams
Iowa
Oua
Madison
Eeeee
Eold
Collins & Sherman
Mele
Trinity Parieoh
Trey
Gowen
BE. M, Handall, Jr
M. BE
A. B. Greg
Direga
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
W. H. Temple
Royal Dominion
Revelle
Church of Immaculate Conception
A. Bwere
High Mare
A. T
Church of Our Lady of Good Hellew
F. X. Prefontaine
Servig
Il A. m
Macred Heart “Church
Tderrown
Mrs. McClure
Methodist Protestant Church
Rev
the Star
Michael Delaney
Montana
Delaney
Pen Nilena
Bia
Worth
Plano
Sherman, Glay & CO
Dean Sobans
Owen
Catenin
Ederick & Nelson
Ine Furnityu
Seattle Mattress & Upholstery Co
Second Avenue
Gaur
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Alexo
Malmo & CO
Seattle, Wash
Frederick & Nelson
Rialto
Keeley Institute
Washington
British Columbia
J. P. Ray
Mgr Institute
Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Bullivan Building
Tel
Mein
Beattie, Wash
H. Prudhommeal
Issaquah Coal Co
Gilman
Madison St
Ladies’ Shop
Prke
People’s Home Store
Pergo
the Peoples’ Home Store
Pike ST
J.E. McManus
SON
New York
Oxford
Brunner & Co
Pioneer Square
Herbert
Seben
Epee
Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main
Uptown
Snetern Dentistry
Boyd
First Ave
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