Burglar Shot by Police After Standoff on First Ave
Patrolman Donlan pursued a burglar identified as Deonlang Nigaden after a break in at a second-hand store. The suspect drew a revolver and fired six times but the cartridges failed. Donlan wrestled him, then fired twice wounding Nigaden in the shoulder and body. Nigaden was taken to Way hospital in grave condition. City detectives visited the hospital to obtain his statement.
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Conan
Denlan
Nigadon
Donlan
Nigador
Wayaide Ae
Mayor Moore Scored For Saving Money, Voters Heard
In Seattle circulation a story notes Charles A. Peplow of Hammond Mill credits Mayor Moore with personal savings. Peplow recalls carrying a gun and clothes wear reduced by the mayor's policies, claiming economic benefit and vowing support for reelection.
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Moore
Charles A. Peplow
Hammond Mill Company
Seattle
Mr. Peplow
Baers
Fire in Chicago Destroys Property and Injures Many
A major Chicago blaze killed one person and injured about 20 as it swept through the printing firm W P Duon & Co and spread to the Florence hotel. The Corn Exchange bank under construction suffered severe damage, with total property loss around $500 000.
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Mentor W P Duon & Co
Adama
Florence
New Corn Exchange Bank
Abrah am Lincoln's Sweetheart Dies in Sioux City
Mary Frances Reilly who declined Lincoln's marriage proposal died in Sioux City at 86. Her long recollection of the famous civil war era romance is noted in today’s obituary.
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Oy United Press
Sioux City
Mary Frances Reilly
Abraham Lincoln
Republican nominee to be guest of honor at Lincoln Day banquet
The successful Republican mayoralty candidates will be guests of honor at the Lincoln Day banquet of the Young Men's Republican club at the Lincoln hotel on February 12. The nominee will respond to the toast The Republican Party. other speakers include Prof B Meany John H Perry Oliver S Cotte and Wilbur Cummings.
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Hone
Young Men's Republica Club
Lincoln Hotel
Republican Party
Prof
B. & Meany
John H. Perry
Oliver
Cotte
Wilbur
Cummings
John F. Milter Fes
Seat Perry
Supreme Court finds Erdman Act provision unconstitutional
The United States Supreme Court ruled that the Erdman Act ban on railroads engaging in interstate commerce discriminating against workers who belong to labor unions is unconstitutional. The decision marks a setback for organized labor in a closely watched case reported by United Press from Washington on January 27.
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Washington
Organized Labor
United States Supreme Court
Erdman
Richest Heiress Weds Hungarian Count in New York
New York January 27 Mme Cladys Vanderbilt youngest daughter of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt married Count Svechenyi at the Vanderbilt mansion Fifth Avenue and Fifty seventh Street Maer Michael J Lavelle presided The ceremony featured 60 piece orchestra including 260 guests at a breakfast Gifts valued over 1 000 000 with detectives guarding them The couple left for Newport before sailing to Europe February 4 The dress cost 10 000 a Worth creation crowds gathered outside with extra police unable to prevent clashes
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United Press
New York
Mme Cladys
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Count Svechenyi
Vanderbilt
Fifth Av
Maer
Michael J. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ruth Vanderblit Twombley
Jothy Whitney
Count Antony
Count Tionys
Newport
Europe
Miller to Speak in Seventh Ward in Portland Campaign Swing
Republican mayoral candidate John F. Miller will speak in the Seventh Ward tonight during the final week of the campaign before the February 3 primaries. Miller will reduce meetings to one per night, with the Seventh Ward event at the Columbia Loge at Broadway and Pine at 8 o clock, joined by Seattle speakers Fred M. Rob Edgar J. Wright Wilson R Heinze Trial Postponed.
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John F. Miller
Miller
Seventh Ward
Mr. Miller
Columbia
Broadway
Pine
Seattle
Fred M. Rob
Edgar J. Wright
Wilson R
Thaw Case to Go to Jury by Wednesday Night
In New York on January 27 the Thaw trial was shaping to send the case to the jury by Wednesday night after defense counsel conferences. Three defense experts were examined on a new 14,000 word hypothetical question as Drs Burton Browne Gauja and Wagner testified on Thaw’s mental state and rationality.
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New York
Jerome
Littleton
Justice Dowling
Charlie Prancis Bingam
Pittsburg
Thaw
Sidney Ruddell Welle
Landen
Clarhige
Tha
Pred J. Burton Browne
London
Rome
Maury EB. Gauja
Dra, Wagner
University tailor found dead with bullet wound
Sichi a 70 year old tailor was found dead on the university campus with a bullet wound between the eyes. Police suspect possible murder or suicide though motive unclear. They describe the victim as a German Civil War veteran who ran a clothes repair business for students and had a steady home life. telegraph wires to the main building and dormitory were cut during the night.
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Sichi
Tal
Brehi
Beventhay
B. Brydges
Frank
Z. Lovell
Ste
Breh
University
Seymour Stone
Stone
Anna Howard
Stehl
Stehi
Bank Clearings Beattie Update
Bank clearings today totaled 1 008 487 04 with balances reported at 1 195 160. A Beattie area financial summary notes figures reflecting daily activity.
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Beattie
Unidentified man found murdered behind 501 South First
Police report no evidence identifying the man found murdered at the rear of 501 First South. Many witnesses have seen the body but provided no usable information. No motive is apparent at this time.
Child Fatally Struck by Car in Ballard
Six year old Henriette M. Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Johnson of Salmon Hay Ballard, died an hour after being struck by a car driven by Guy C. Stratton on Twentieth Ave N W. J F Ives sat beside him. Stratton posted $1500 bond. coroner set an inquest for 10 am Wednesday.
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Henriette M. Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Salmon Hay, Ballard
Guy C. Stratton
Yes
Twentieth Av. N. W
United Norwegian Lutheran Sunday School
Stratton
J. F. Ives
Carroll
Young Girl Granted Divorce After Brief Marriage
In Superior Court Judge Morris grants Annie Jefferson a divorce from Francis J. Jefferson. The 15 year old bride wed on July 6, 1905, lived with him three months, and explains she was forced to work to support herself. The separation rests on grounds of non support.
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Morris
Annie Jefferson
Francis J. Jefferson
Court Hears Daughter's Marriage Without Consent
The girl's father H. Pilse ner testified that his daughter wed without his knowledge or consent, explaining the marriage to the court.
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H. Pilsener
Burns Celebration Committee Meets for Moore Theatre Plans
The committee in charge of the Robert Burns celebration will meet tonight at the home of Jas. R. Stirrat at 46 Seventeenth Ave. North to finalize arrangements for the Wednesday evening event at the Moore theatre.
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Robert Burns
Moore Theatre
Jas. R. Stirrat
North
South Dakota Armored Cruiser Commissioned at Mare Island
Mare Island Navy Yard California January 27 The South Dakota armored cruiser was commissioned today with Captain Charles B. Fox in command. The ship will undergo several weeks of fitting out for her shaking down cruise. The final trial trip is scheduled for May 1.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Cal
South Dakota
Alster
California
Charles B. Fox
William Pitt Trimble as Mayoral Candidate
Civic Union profiles 43 year old lawyer William Pitt Trimble as mayoral hopeful. The Geattle figure is noted for private integrity and large property interests but limited public action. He pledges clean government, enforcement of laws, and reform of public service oversight.
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Geattle
Fife
Pelicy
Local Prosecution Chief Backed for Mayor Amid Past Ties
A 45 year old lawyer and former justice of the peace, once prosecuting attorney, now chief deputy prosecutor, is praised for administrative skill. He previously partnered with Mayor Humes and led the Republican City Centre committee in 1902. Records show he represented gambling interests during that era. He pledges business administration, a closed town policy, and strict law enforcement.
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Humes
Mames
Republican City Centre Committee
City Treasurer Candidate Promises Reform and Integrity
The candidate, 56, has held private and public clerical posts and heads the city treasurer's office with praised administration. He pledges to enforce all laws for clean government, oppose county and city rings, reform taxation, police management, and regulation of public service corporations.
One Man Withdraws In The Ninth Ward Race
In the Ninth ward W A Batley withdrew from the race leaving six candidates to oppose machine candidate Alex Me. The effort to unite behind a single rival to McKinnon has yielded little beyond Batley’s withdrawal despite meetings and efforts by supporters and the candidates themselves.
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Ninth Ward
W. A. Batley
Alex Me
McKinnon
Bailey
Portland Captain Falls Dead Aboard Lurline Near Bridge
Captain E F. W. Larkin collapsed and died in the pilot house of the Lurline as the Portland Astoria steamer passed the Madison street draw. The fatal incident occurred during the vessel’s river transit.
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Portland
Ore
EF. W. Larkin
Madison St
Portland-Astoria
Death of Frank O Neill Two Vice Presidents of Pulitzer Firm
Frank O Neill, second vice president of the Pulitzer Publishing company and general manager of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, died suddenly today in St Louis Missouri. He was also publisher of the New York World.
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United Press
Louis
Frank O'Neill
Pulitzer Publishing Company
New York World
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The
Post-Dispatch
Trimble and allies set to speak at Rainier Beach meeting
W. P. Trimble W. S. Danner Ole Hanson and P. B. Combs will address a Trimble meeting tonight at Rainier Beach hall Rainier Beach Tomorrow night the Trimble forces will hold a meeting at the Renton club house on 18th near Madison St Speakers will include Mr Trimble O L Miller John H Powell and J W Roberts
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W. P. Trimble
Danner
Ole Hanson
P. 8. Combs
Trimble
Rainier Beach
Trimble Forces
Renton Club
18Thay
Madison St
Mr. Trimble
O. L. Miller
John H. Powell
J. W. Roberts
Eminent Domain Law Proposed for Next Legislature
Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun submitted a two year statutory report to Mayor Moore on 1906 and 1907 urging prompt action to enact a new eminent domain law by the next legislature. The report notes the current law is unsatisfactory in assessments. Over two years 15 335 improvement and assessment cases were tried in police court and 442 in superior court.
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Scott Calhoun
Moore
Kavanaugh Sues Ryckmans for 17500 on Promissory Notes
J C Kavanaugh files suit in superior court to recover 17500 from J H Ryckman and Eunice Ryckman alleging unpaid overdue promissory notes. The action seeks repayment of the principal plus interest and costs.
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J. C. Kavanaugh
Superior Court
J. H
Eunice Ryckman
Browne Group Undercuts Revelle in Seventh Ward Race
Friends of Frederick W. Browne seeking the Republican nomination claim Revelle is on the run. A Lake View Improvement club meeting to endorse Revelle failed after Browne and allies attended, prompting a heated discussion and several speakers including R. K. Marston challenging Revelle’s pledges and funding claims.
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Frederick W. Browne
T. P. Revelle
Seventh Ward
Revelle
Lake View Improvement Club
Browne
R. K. Marston
General Fund
Brown
County approves extra funds for Youngstown street planking
The county commissioners voted an additional appropriation of $1,000 to defray costs of planking Depot and other streets in Youngstown. This brings the total provided for district improvements to $2,500, aiding the area that joined the city after annexation in the recent election.
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Youngstown
Ministers urged to distribute pocket pamphlets in campaign
The Rev. Dr. Parsons urged Presbyterian ministers at a morning meeting to issue thousands of vest pocket pamphlets to influence voters in the municipal campaign. He warned that only ministers can reach many voters and called for action to reform city governance, citing saloon interests and entrenched powers. The association did not act on records of candidates, deferring to published election reports.
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Presbyterian Ministerial Association
Parsons
Clancy
Elhvic Union
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Aley
Mayor Moore
Chicago
Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Szechenyi
Mrs. Vanderbilt
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Fresno Herald and Democrat
Calkins
Gerad Stehl
University of Washington
Henriette Margaret John
Civic Union
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George F. Russell
John W. Humphries
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