Acoma Girl Tries to Kill Lover in Tacoma Hotel Scene
A Tacoma area incident reports a woman identified as Mine Walker attempting to fatally harm her former lover Shuman during a hotel confrontation. Shuman, who had promised marriage, was hospitalized. Walker and Shuman aged six and six years old?, were jailed. The man declined prosecution, stating he would not press charges.
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Acoma
Wappenatein
Shuman
Tacoma
Shuman de Shuman
Mise Walker
Schuman
Providence Hospital
J. J. Caine
Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Caine
Boston
Nesbits
Capitol Hill Boys Cause Trouble Prompt Police Response
A district officer, W T Alves, confronted Capitol Hill youths causing disturbances on lawns and in water. A 16 year old and others were involved as the officer aimed to protect property, noting the youths resisted orders and insulted him. The officer is described as competent after nearly three years on the force.
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al Strock
Capitol Hill Bill
Alvey
Jury panels case of Brown against Superior Cracker & Candy
A jury was impaneled this morning in the case of Lillian Mae Brown versus Superior Cracker & Candy Co. for damages of 5000 dollars. The suit arises from injuries last June when her hand was caught in a candy roller and badly mashed.
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Lillian Mae Brown
Superior Cracker & Candy Company
Swett Withdraws Letter to Rear Admiral Davis
Gov Swett withdraws his earlier letter to Rear Admiral Davis and expresses sincere regrets for having written it. The action marks a formal reversal and apology from the governor toward the naval official.
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Enham
Davis
Date and figures prompt a historical financial note
A dated report presents two sums: $1,898,006.56 and $1,167,488.45 with an increase of $660,622.11 over the prior year, referencing January 29 in two years 1007 and 1906, indicating year over year comparison.
Rivers Recede as Refugees Hold Thanksgiving Prayers
Shawneetown Illinois reports the Ohio and Wabash rivers receding on January 29 1937. Refugees from affected towns gather in unflooded rooms to give thanks while living in tents and rationed supplies. A launch earlier brought aid and news of a rescued representative. The article notes New Haven’s first male coach in ten days.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Shawneetown
Ill
Ohio
Wabash
Roomen
New Haven
Novel Case Filed in Court by Tennessee Residents
In Seattle, George Hitchoouk and wife sue J F Holder and wife in superior court. The Tennessees allege a land donation promise of five acres and a four room cottage with no title, eviction after four years, and seek damages or specific performance.
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George Hitchoouk
J. F. Holder
Tennessee
Seattle
Hitchcock
Harriman Interests to Settle Disputes in Eastern Trip
Attorney J. B. Parrell, representing Harriman interests, leaves Seattle for an eastern tour with plans to visit St Paul to settle all pending controversies between the Hii and Harriman stakes in Seattle and the state. Property owners along Fourth and Fifth area have signed the required terminal land agreement under the committee led by Edmund Bowden.
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J. B. Parrell
Harriman
Seattle
St Paul
Hii
State
Btar
Fourth
Fifth Area
Hartiman
Edmund Bowden
Cen tre Improvement Club Considers Annexation Petition
At a special meeting of the Center Improvement Club held yesterday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce representatives from various clubs discussed annexation. They learned that a petition from six percent of resident property owners in any district would suffice to call an election for annexation. A committee was appointed to secure passage of the measure by the legislature.
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Centreat Improvement Club
Chamber of Commerce
Verioue Cuburbe
Ann
Ann Wee
Wathe Bs
Mayor's Veto Lets Stable Erection On City Title
The mayor vetoed a special ordinance granting Er. Erickson the right to erect a stable on city land within prescribed limits. A council vote sustained the veto amid neighbor concerns. The committee favored allowing a fireproof building for stables or other uses to promote business.
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Er. Erickson
Omi
Reyroide
Pioneer of Yakima Valley Dies in Toppenish
In Toppenish Washington on January 8 a pioneer of the Yakima valley died leaving a wife and two children.
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Toppenish
Wash
Yakima Valley
Tribute to McKinley as nation observes birth anniversary
Wreaths of carnations hyacinth and tulip were laid on the McKinley tomb today by order of Secretary Cortel. Mrs McKinley's home was surrounded by mourners from across the country. Schools closed early for special exercises marking the anniversary of his birth.
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McKinley
Cortelyou
Mra
Whisky license fight tears through council as veto looms
The council confronts a heated dispute over a whisky license ordinance tied to the new passenger station. Mayor’s policy and Morrison’s defection spark turmoil as Crichton Hurd Keene Kelso Murphy oppose. Conway shifts stance under pressure. Veto survival hinges on last minute votes amid street and depot access fears.
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Morrison
Crichton
Hurd
Keene
Kelso
Murphy
Conway
Sherman
Sawyer
Northern Pacific Imposes Freight Embargo in Cascades Region
The Northern Pacific announces an embargo on all freight to eastern points except perishables. Lumber and shingles are halted as congestion from heavy snow and cold continues. Officials expect weather to influence duration and emphasize stopping new shipments until relief occurs.
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Northern Pacific
Cascades
Washington
Montana
Dakota
Mountaine
Cescades
Alaska fisheries bill in Senate sparks local alarm
Local fish industry observers doubt a proposed Alaska salmon hatchery bill will pass beyond committee and fear it could monopoly fishing rights in Alaskan waters. Seattle interests, led by the Alaska Packers and North Pacific firms, warn the measure may devastate Seattle’s salmon fisheries while lawmakers in Washington pledge to block it.
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Alaska
Congress
Washington
Humphrey
A. Gorman
Casaan Bay Fisheries Co
Enid
G. Brady
Flahertos Co
Secretary of Commerce
Sewries
Alaska Pack Association
Seattle
Jarvis
North Pisherice Co
Perkins
Seattle Fire Chief Bringhurst Praised by Board
The Seattle Board of Fire Underwriters approved resolutions endorsing H W Bringhurst as chief of the Seattle fire department. They note long familiarity with his character and merit, dispute political motives, and commend the mayor’s appointment by Mayor Moore dated January 25, 1907.
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Seattle Board of Fire Underwriters
H. W. Biringheoret
Seattle Fire Department
Moore
Brt
Seattle
Wash
Wm. Hickman Moore
H. W. Bringhurst
Bringhurst
Shirt Sleeves Man To Build The Canal
A Southern born man named W. J. Olver, known for doing things, is described as the likely builder of the Panama Canal. He previously drove a tunnel through Lookout Mountain and built locks for the lake canal at Sautt te Maine Mich. He is a 39 year old married father of several children and prefers practical attire, living with construction gangs in a box car during work.
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Panama Canal
W. J. Olver
Kane Hie
Lookout Mountain
America
Lake Canal
Sautt @te
Maine
Mich
Mar
Tolstoi in Thaw case dies in illness rumor grows
A report spreads that Count Tolstoi, famed novelist and social reformer, is dying within hours. In New York the Thaw trial jury pool shifts as jurors Campbell and Faire are excused by mutual consent, while scrutiny continues on Doctor Pint and juror Dennel's Louisiana link.
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Tolstoi
Scripps Special Service
New York
Arthur Campbell
Howard B. Faire
Pugh's Body Found In Seattle After Freezing Death
The body of B B Pugh, Sunset Telephone cable operator, was found frozen near Milltown, Skagit county, and brought to Seattle. He broke an oarlock while paddling, abandoned his boat, and died from the cold while making toward Milltown. He leaves a wife and is mourned by Local No 77 I B B E W union members.
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B. B. Pugh
Sunset Telephone Company
Milltown
Skagit County
Seattle
P. J. Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
L. M. Davia
Mr. Pugh
Pugh
Alba
Butterworth & Sone
Jim Crow Bill Favored by Senate Committee
SEFFNERSON CITY Mo Jan 29 The senate railroad committee reported favorably on the Jim Crow bill requiring railroad and street car companies to provide movable screens to separate white and black passengers.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
City
Senate Railroad Committee
Eastlake Ave Contract Awarded to Hawley and Lane
The Eastlake Avenue contract was let today by the public works to Hawley & Lane at 48 cents per cable yard. The project, long debated, will upgrade the main thoroughfare toward the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific expedition, with a section cut through from Almy to Eighth Avenue N.
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Eastlake Av
of Puble Works
Hawley & Lane
Baastlake Av
Almy
Eth Av
Realty deals in Seattle area parcels and sales
Realty deals include A B Frasch selling the northeast corner of Firetov and Republican for 15600 to a investors syndicate. T P Pay reports Sunday sales of lots in Motor Line addition surpassing 46000 west of Green Lake. Aubrey Levy sells the Belmont and Pike corner for 43000 to McLaughlin Realty. Charles Osner sells the northwest corner of 12th and Denny Way to George Gosling for 16000.
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A. B. Frasch
Griffith Company
Hat
Firetov
Republican
A. Beale
T. P. Pay
Green Lake
West Tind al
Aubrey Levy
Belmont
EB Pike
McLaughlin Realty Company
Charles Osner
Denny Way
George Gosling
Moleka Steamship Runs Aground At Sandy Hook
The steamer Moleka, cleared for the Mediterranean this morning, ran aground at Sandy Hook New Jersey causing a halt to near term sailing. No injuries reported and salvage operations are being organized by harbor authorities.
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New York
Moleka
Mediterranean
Sandy Hook
Railroad Employes Get Shorter Hours
Olympia a January 23 The Washington House passed by a unanimous vote bill 31 limiting consecutive work hours for railway trainmen to sixteen with penalties up to 1000 dollars A La Follette congress model The measure is pushed by Northern Pacific conductor Huxtable Also approved were bills 79 for 340 dollars relief to Sheriff Thomas of Okanogan county and 71 abolishing state special funds.
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Star
Olympia
Wash
Rhodes
Spokane
Hoge Appointment as Streets Chief Rejected by Council
Mayor Moore proposed Nathan R. Hoge for superintendent of streets and bridges but the council voted against the appointment. The chamber of commerce urged a quick settlement of the mayor council clash. Kelso was the sole supporter of confirmation. other members opposed.
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Nathan R. Hoge
Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Gill
Baby found dead near West Blanchard street site
A baby believed about 30 months old was found deceased this morning in a paper box behind 65 West Blanchard Street. Deputy Coroner Wiltele said the scene showed a crime but offered no clues.
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West Blanchard St
Wiltele
Fearful guard on life of Chester Thompson amid threats
In Tacoma on January 29, guarding Chester Thompson was heightened after a wave of threatening letters. Family and court officials reported danger, with police and deputies shadowing the boy as supporters debated his mental state and future proceedings.
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Thompson
Plans Filed for New nine story Furniture Block
The Standard Furniture Company's plans for a nine story reinforced concrete store at Seconday and Pine were filed with the building inspector. Owners L Schoenfeld and Sona say it will be the finest on the coast, costing 176000 dollars. Architect A Warren Gould.
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Standard Furniture Company
Seconday
Pine At
L. Schoenfeld & Sona
A. Warren Gould Io
Knifing Row in Topp enish Leaves Man Wounded
A sleighing party in Topp enish Washington ended with Ba Wolfe badly cut by a knife. Wolfe was stitched in 87 places by Dr Geo Swaney, who is charged as the assailant in the January 28 incident.
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Star Special Service
Ba. Wolfe
Geo. Swaney
Missing Milling Company employee reported by sheriff
Sheriff investigates disappearance of an Allen & Nelson Milling Co. employee who has been missing since Sunday. His coat and hat were found on a railroad trestle nearby, prompting an investigation into the incident.
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Ahan
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William Shuman
Amul Walker
Walker Beity
Walker
Moepital
Annie Walker
Mer
Cipitol Hill Boys
Wappee
W. T. Alves
Bo Gerham
Bet
Gov. Swett
Farrell
William Randall
M’kinley
the Sherman Saloon License Committee
Punewan
Gill Wala
Thie Council
Pirot
Anchorage
N. P
Perkins’ Hobby
Huret
Han
Thie City
Board of Public Cards
Count Tolstoi
Piint
Allennat
Dennel
Louisiana
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Eastlake Ave
Realty
Hogg
Chester Thompson
Guy Moody
Redmond
Falla City
King Ast
Mitchell
Chester
Shipley
Maurice
Oscar Thompson
Reeveal
Vance
Roy
T. M. Vance
Mr. Vance
Will H. Thompson
Will
Young Thompson
Judge Priory
Votloe
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