Detectives Sift Tenderloin Clues in Thaw Case
Two detectives hired by the Thaw family scour Pittsburgh and Philadelphia records to uncover Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s activities before New York. Reports say the probes probe the tragedy and possible bribes, amid Mrs Thaw denying breakdown claims and protests over sensational stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Oman
Stanford White
Pittsburg
Evelyn Nee
New Vor
Pittsberg
Philadelphia
Unclear OCR fragment on WWI president details
Fragmentary text mentions WWI president but includes many garbled terms, names, and digits, with no coherent events or context to summarize into a clear news item.
Birth of a German Heir Sparks Nationwide Salutes
The birth of a son to a German crown prince was celebrated as a key succession event. A salute of 101 guns rang out across garrisons, flags flew on public buildings, and the war minister ordered troops spared drills and granted double rations. The emperor was notified aboard the imperial yacht and telegraphed congratulations. The empress, crown prince, doctors, and a government representative attended. The birth signals the direct line to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Crowe Pramess
Detce Ored
Rick
Eay
Todappet
Marne
Potmdem
Mifeless
North Sea
Nor Msy
Germany
Powder Burn Treatment Incident Report
A delivery driver failed to avoid a collision on Virginian Street. The driver jumped from the wagon and sustained injuries. A bystander or witness described the event as frightening during a March morning delivery. The incident involved a motor vehicle accident and a damaged cart.
Water shortage persists despite extra inspectors
The water department added ten inspectors but still faces a citywide water shortage, especially in North Queen Anne Hill. Officials blame insufficient reservoir capacity, noting ample source water but inadequate storage. During hot afternoons much is wasted on sprinkling, draining reservoirs before supply reaches suburban districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Queen Anne Hill
Seattle
Bill
Races At The Meadows Thursday Night Card
Entries for Thursday at The Meadows show multiple claiming races across four sections. Notable horses include Tavora Ambitious Integrity Happy Lad Cadances of Diamond Tryconnel Avonella Bilver Bee and Doctor. Race details cover 2-year olds 3-year-olds and older with prices and placements listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Meadows
Laacon
Ateesveses
Pirmkim
Maulada
Ceeune Ovel
Dady Beauty Setebderiys
Copoet Sud
Arendees
Yankee Tim Scaccsevesvenss
Crace
Tavora
Bante May
Cps
Sdes
Ascocveers
Homestead
Mobeon'e Chotee
Hirdie
Vollowetome
Ccce
Leride
Canejo
Glen Birber
Eelling
Fearne
Mermark
Reece
Jorumba
Gateway
Huston
Kenova
Esseus
Fleming Wins The Bucksaw Contest At Levee Meeting
A levee crowd gathered to witness the bucksaw contest hosted by the Washington Low Rollers' association. Thomas Fleming of Minneapolis won first prize with a close finish, followed by F. M. Van Buskirk second, H. F. Bree third, and J. Laward fourth.
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Moy Neer Square
Washington Low Rollers’ Association
Thomas Fleming
F. M van Buskirt
H. F Bree
J. Laward
Minneapolis
Fire crews battle house blaze at Twentieth Avenue location
Fire department responded at 12 28 this morning to a call from bog 34. A residence at Twentieth Avenue and Boat Union Street was found in flames but was brought under control quickly. The roof suffered slight damage.
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Bog
Twentieth Av
Boat Union St
Kidnap Attempt Ends With Capture After Three-Block Chase
A drunken James Kirby, a dance hall barker, tried to kidnap a Filipino baby on Washington Street. He took the infant after persuading its parents, then fled until after a three-block chase he was captured. The parents believed he intended only to hold the child. Kirby claimed the child was given to him. He is described as heavy drinker with prior troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirby
Washington
Kirby
Hinger
Eee Department
Chicago
Aberdeen Fire Destroys Homes and Hotel in South Aberdeen
In South Aberdeen yesterday afternoon five residences belonging to Mr. Bryden and Mr. Leitch, along with the Shannon hotel, were destroyed by a blaze. In related items, Portland’s Wittebore buys a Bear river homestead site for a $200,000 cement factory, and Mt. Vernon reports Jimmy Adame, the Indian who killed his wife, sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary. BPOKANE reports cashier S. Clure in a separate note.
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Aberdeen
Bryden
Leitch
Shannon
South Aberdeen
South Bend
W. A. Wittebore
Portland
Beakoon
Bear River
MT. Vernon
Jimmy Adame
Tfe
Bpokanee
Clure
Missing Worker Vanishes After Brass Work Offer
R Dentach met an unknown man yesterday afternoon at the Great Northern depot and arranged for him to work today on brass rolling. The man vanished with money and tools worth a quantity, taking the items and leaving Dentach short of payment.
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R. Dentach
Thefts Reported In City Watch Losses Mark Night
Two watches stolen in separate incidents last night. W. M. Farmer left his watch in Seller & Co's warehouse and returned to find it missing. J. M. Leighfoot similarly reported a missing watch after an apparent display at the Vendome Hotel on First Avenue.
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W. M. Farmer
Seller & Co
J. M. Leighfoot
Vendome
Firat Av
Amity Town Fourth of July Pageant And Fanfare
A gleeful chant describes Amity town on the Fourth of July with bells, drums, and marching crowds. The scene follows villagers from farm to Amityville as preparations and festivities unfold, centered on a lively street celebration with costumes, songs, and community cheer.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Amity Town
Pege
Joe
Henry
Johnnie
Bil
Amityville
Ground Broken for New First Presbyterian Church
A ceremony marked the ground breaking for the new First Presbyterian church at Spring Street and Seventhay. Rev. Mark A. Matthews led prayers, Rev. George F. Whitworth offered a benediction, and hundreds attended as spades turned the first dirt toward construction.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Mark A. Matthews
George F. Whitworth
Whitworth
Matthews
Weddings on the Increase in Seattle This June
June marriage licenses rose in Seattle with 269 couples obtaining permits, equal to 269 maidens, as weather records note a mild month. The Marriage License Clerk cites July prospects amid a weather pattern punctuated by rain and clouds, contrasting Roosevelt era theories. Property transfers near Rainier Beach and university-area sales are listed, highlighting totals from several buyers and sellers.
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Seattle
Ccounty
Weather Bureau
Miller
Roosevelt
James
Theatres Present The Genius and Other Comedy Dates
The Grand ia hosts The Genius with Goodwin in a clever adaptation and a strong comic cast. New leading lady Venus Deen is paired with Goodwin, plus plans for When We Were Twenty One and a July Fourth matinee at the Avenue theatre. The Frywell company and other titles tour nearby venues with romance and satire on varied nights.
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Nat
Gloodwin Kapan
Grandia
Codkwin
Goodwin
Bown
En Arte
Bile Sreedel
Goediy
Real estate transfers recorded in local paper
Realty transfers listed for Phomee Goo with names obscured in OCR. The fragment mentions transfers, amounts, and parties but lacks clear, readable details.
Mystery surrounds August Rosenberg case and coded letter
Reports in OC describe August Rosenberg labeled an alleged anarchist. A discovery of a plant and a puzzling letter suggest hidden meaning. neighbors note a mysterious woman. German magazines found in the building hint at tensions, with acquaintances recalling a late September departure to Germany.
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August Rosenberg
Gerd Consul
Geiger
Ernie
Meesterseus
Germany
Beve Prec Linemse For The See Sot Telet Om Scotere
Fragmentary text mentions Beve Prec and names like Joffe O Ed Salaldod and Pelt workiey. The passage hints at a fall from a joce word and a contact with Speltie Covga re kooagises. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Joffe
Investment for Young Men Shown as Key Goal
A fragment outlines an initiative labeled an investment for young men. It appears to reference a program or fundraising effort with figures like 290 800 8 and mentions of locations or groups. The text is garbled but suggests a civic or community project with participation details and scheduling notes.
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Tenderloin
York
Dorie
Hal Fm
Golem
Dore
Leeeger
Aetomobiies
Cabe Aml
Efewe
Secon
FAD Munich
Sarre
Eilien
Corre
Siam
Harry Thaw
Joh
Crater OF MT. Rainier
Goria
WWI
Guster Gav
Tae Cho
Renee
Hothe
OS Eid
Edie
Orb
Geomet
Giesaiows SB
Eco Gowmiestom
Pac Aidy
Soo
Ant
Howes
Memroet
Gregor
Virginian Etreet Cer
Dwrco
Strert Genk Ong
Toriter
Towomw
Bastaw
Annus
Whale
Bark
Honolulu
Barkentine & G. Wilder
Frisco
Han Prancibco
Mosb
67Th Company of Coast Artillery
Presidio
Fleming
Atom
Wao
Fogo
Oro
Fry & Oe
Fili
Pino
State Bank of Washington
Daggett
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Commercial Club
Qeaimngton
William Hrodie
Electric Hecht
Coffie Bros
Indiana
Walla Walla
W. K. Thorpson
Colville
Town Bend
D. Batley
West Seattle
Echoola
William Jair
State News
Tage
Holman
Tendey
Bennie Bunectt
Slater
Jim
Chevy
Brady
Geonle Reesett
Atill
Bue
Amity
Cme
Owe
Poe
Hingir
Pessett
Tibet
Hertha
Ggef Moore
Bond
Goth
Consecra
Presbyterian House OF
Supine
County Auditor's Office
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing Company
Nalon
C. B. Coffin
Pettit
Aythe
Eaaths
Seoul
Frawley Company
Fecomamos Ems de Caiberag
Vaner
Gomes
Coommron
Edoron
Rosenberg
Corio
Caren
Tram
J. Redelsheimer & CO
First Ave. Co
Columbia
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