Dual Persona of West Virginia Horse Thief Reverend
The Rev. James H. Gray a devout preacher and James H. Graham a horse thief alternated roles in the West Virginia mountains. Graham stole horses between sermons, earning a life term as an habitual thief. Gray returned to preaching after each release, but Graham would reemerge and steal again.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. MH. Gray
J. H. Graham
Graham
Rev. Gray
Gray
Hyde
Jekyl
James H. Gray
West Virginia Mountains
James H. Graham
James Gray
Court House
Deacon Smith
Rev
West Virginia
Unsettled Travel Dreams Fold Into Rural Vacation
The narrator lists imagined journeys to Australia Java Borneo Argentina Chile and the Nile but cannot decide a destination due to lack of funds. They instead spend a brief vacation at Uncle Billy's farm, reflecting on charming possibilities without a firm plan.
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Regalia
Australia
Java
Borneo
Argentine
Chile
Valley of the Nile
Billy
Insurgents Target Finish Fight in State Elections
In Whatcom County assessor W H Kauffman an insurgent candidate enters the race for state land commissioner. He battles the political ring and wins broad farmer and worker support. Seattle figures include J M Graham and J W McCoy visiting for Hanford impeachment charges. Todd loses influence as Wilson faction grows. Republican HQ opens in Oriental Building amid party realignments. Laula Gilbert expands bid to state treasurer as sole Democrat candidate so far for a state office.
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W. H. Kauffman
Nellingham
Whatcom County
Kaufman
Kauffman
J. M. Graham
J. W. McCoy
Seattle
Hanford
King County
Democratic Club
New Jersey
Seattle Fier Subscribers Urge Prompt Paper Delivery
Readers are urged to notify the office immediately about delivery issues and any attempt to substitute The Seattle Star. Management seeks universal service and courteous handling of complaints. If the paper fails to arrive as scheduled, call the Circulation Department promptly.
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Seattle
Seattle Star
Crack in Liberty Bell widens six inches endangering two halves
Curator Wilfred Jordan says the crack in the Liberty Bell has grown about six inches in recent weeks threatening the relic. Springfield Mass Forester Gale warns Massachusetts pea vines are being destroyed by black ants that “tap” the bogs.
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Wilfred Jordan
Springfield
Gale
Massachusetta
Sermon Sunday on Which Flag by Dr Matthews
Rev. M. A. Mathews preaches Sunday on Which Flag. The sermon promises to reveal who is behind the attack on the administration and why they are seeking to revive the A. P. A. preservation. Everyone is cordially invited.
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M. A. Mathews
Tough Luck Deacon Hardappe Strikes Coin Wobble
A humorous remark from the Baltimore Evening Sun notes Deacon Hardappe mishandled coinage during a plate appearance. He had a quarter for advertising and a cent for business, but slipped the wrong coin when it came.
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Deacon Hardappe
Baltimore Evening Sun
Water Shut-Off Notice for Several City Blocks
Water will be shut off on Fremont Avenue south of Ewing Street on Third Avenue North between Victoria Street and Florentia Street and in the district between Nob Hill Avenue and First Avenue West from Ray to Piorentia except on Piret Avenue North Queen Anne Avenue and First Avenue West between Ray and Newell Street Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Fremont Av
Ewing S T
Third Av. N
Victoria St
Florentia St
Nob Hill Av
First Av. W
Ray
Piorentia Et
Piret Av. N
Queen Anne Av
Ray and
Newell «Ts
Hen hatches rare twins split by knife in odd case
A hen owned by Mrs M. M. Snyder produced two chicks from one egg in Platteville. The brothers were separated by a knife and are reported to live. In Winsted Connecticut Al Simms told a barber he had no money during a haircut and fled with his hair half cut.
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Platteville
Mra
M. Snyder
Exposing the Crook and a Mine Visit
A veteran poker player turns whistleblower after accusing a cheater who stole his holdout. The tale ends with a gun brandished to reveal the crook. Henry E. Woods, a noted metallurgist, plans a visit to the Lucky Knox antimony mine in Oroville after a Seattle stop.
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Enry E. Woods
Oroville
Seattle
Exhibition of 100 Japanese Prints at Public Library
Between 6 and 10 p m beginning next Monday and continuing for several days an exhibition of 100 Japanese prints collected by Count Frederick Wilhelm von Gaugreben, during his diplomatic service, will be shown at the public library.
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Frederick Wilhelm von Gaugreben
Fire Destroys Home of Mrs Wilson in San Francisco
Fire damaged the interior of 2223 Eighth Ave while Mrs A G Wilson was away. Cause unknown. In Seattle, bids will be sought from merchants for 47 articles of merchandise needed aboard the U S S Maryland as paymaster requests a list. Reports from Naknek Alaska note ash fall from Mount Katmai eruption.
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A. G. Wilson
Seattle
U. S
Maryland
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Department of Education
J. J. Cavana
Naknek
Alaska
Mount Katmai
Seaside Visit Ends With Sudden Heart Attack
Mrs Charlotte Barton mother of eight, F Barton of 620 Maiden Ave, collapsed from heart disease shortly after reaching relatives in Seaside Oregon yesterday. In Los Angeles Ed Merry took his family to a prayer meeting on his motor truck. Joy seekers borrowed the vehicle and it later washed ashore at Santa Monica with a cyclometer showing 104 miles.
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Charlotte Barton
F. Barton
Seaside
Los Angeles
Ed Merry
Santa Monica
Rescued in the surf Moreno earns reward from H. Cornell
Venice California Life Guard Moreno pulled H. Cornell from the surf after Cornell inhaled six quarts of water. Cornell led Moreno to the bathhouse for a reward, giving a stogie and a postcard photograph of the savior.
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Venice
Cal
Moreno
H. Cornell
Way pioneer Wm. Andrews dies at Auburn
Wm. Andrews of Auburn, a well pioneer of the White river valley, died Wednesday evening at his home near Auburn. Death was due to old age. Funeral services were held at the family residence today. J. Frank Brown will address a meeting of the Women's Commercial Club tonight at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Funeral of B. W. Brintnall, manager of the Pacific Teachers' agency, who was shot by Frank F. Williams Wednesday morning, was held this afternoon. Rev. H. C. Mason officiating. The services were at the family residence, 4615 16th av, N. B.
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Wm. Andrews
Auburn
White River Valley
J. Frank Brown
Women's Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
B. W. Brintnall
Pacific Teachers’ Agency
Frank F. Williams
H. C. Mason
University Congregational Church
16Th Av, N. B
Pure Food Missionary Encounter on Hokee Pokee Islands
A polished native attaches a fish skin label to his cheek and proclaims the stamp of Hokee Pokee Islands. A missionary asks who he is and is led toward the wailing guests by the man claiming to be Doc Wiley in a tense exchange.
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Hokee Pokee Islands
Doc Wiley
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