Attorney Fights Widow of Friend Over Laundry Ordinance
A widow accuses attorney Alpheus Byers of engineering a city ordinance to block her laundries near his property. She says Byers, once her husband’s ally, split their joint land and now seeks to strip her of income from the Baptist Tabernacle building by prohibiting laundries within 150 feet of adjoining property without consent. Local councilman Benjamin, who helped introduce the ordinance, says he will not vote for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Byers
Benjamin
Health and Sanitation Committee
Dr. Ladiow
Alpheus Byers
Mr. Byers
Bank in Hagerstown Closes. $1900 Missing From Estate
The Commercial Bank of Hagerstown closed after cashier absconded with funds, leaving about $1900 unaccounted for from a $100000 estate in Richmond Indiana. Investigators search for the missing cash and review ledgers for missing entries and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Commercial Bank of
Groceries and prices offered with delivery terms
The listing outlines wholesale and retail grocery items with varied per pound and per bag prices, plus delivery arrangements to depots, steamboat landings, and hotels within reasonable limits. It mentions coffee blends, tea varieties, baking powder, soap, Mason jars, bacon and hams, and notes a separate crime item: Bowman died by his own action. investigation finds only 1,900 cash left from 100,000 deposits and unclear disposition of the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicle B
Ieccecucces
James Hoffman
Bowman
Big Bicycle Bargains at Spinings Satisfactory Store
Bargain list offers coaster brake bicycles with options and a personal guarantee. Prices from 25 to 46 dollars with daily reductions and accessories like tires, handlebars, and pedals. Also featuring tools and household items including a 26 inch Oriole hand saw and nickel plated coat hanger. Located at 1310 Second Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Second Ave
Death at a Milwaukee Lodging Prompt Autopsy
James Murphy a 40 year old bartender was found dead in his room at 912 South First. He was discovered Thursday afternoon fully dressed lying face down. Deputy Coroner Austin investigated and Murphy's body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
South
Murphy
Milwaukee
Thoreday Marine Eee
Austin
Bonney- Watson
Jane Doe Breaks Loose in Assault Case
Mary Sepich reports Jane Doe assaulted her with stove wood and a hammer after accusing Doe of stealing a gold ring. The incident at 1518 Elliott prompted a complaint for assault and battery and a warrant for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Doe
Mary Sepich
John Whitham
Jane
Trio Must Take Medicine after Supreme Court Remittitur
Three prisoners at King County jail saw their appeals end as the Supreme Court sent remittiturs back to the county clerk affirming lower court judgments. George Manderville, sentenced 15 years for second degree murder. Ralph Kinsley, two years for burglary. John Preston, 16 years for robbery. Committments expected to be issued and the trio may be sent to Walla Walla Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Supreme Court
George Manderville
State
Tolt
Ralph Kinsley
Whiten
Would-be murderers caught by police
George Dillo and Giuseppe Dilio, brothers, were arrested as they tried to flee by train after allegedly attacking Frank Angelo and Frank Dangello with knives. Angelo was rushed to Way Side Emergency Hospital. Dangello was wounded while attempting to aid Angelo. Police found bloodied cloths and two knives. the pair, who worked for Great Northern in a tunnel, planned to leave for Montana. Prosecutor Mackintosh will file a formal complaint.
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George Dillo
Giuseppe Dilio
Burkman
Crandall
Potter
Frank Dangello
Frank Angelo
Angelo
New Union Depot
Jackson
Daniello
Police Sta
Tion
Dilion
Dangello
George Angelo
Sanioon
Great Northern Company
Angelos
Dilios
Dillos
Montana
Mackintosh
Woman Diver Nearly Loses Life In Plunge Into Tank
Madame Lilligan, guest diver with Nat Relief Southern Carnival, nearly died during a Wednesday night dive. She struck shallow water face down instead of feet first, was pulled from the tank unconscious, and spectators feared she was killed. She believes she was hurt but plans to perform the feat again tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Southern Carnival Company
McCormack At Waterfront Hospital Court Case
McCormack caused trouble at Wayside Emergency hospital and was later jailed for disciplinary offenses. He refused to remove a water side houseboat after management objected, and a magistrate ordered removal by a set deadline with suspended judgment.
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McCormack
Tennessee
Gordon
Federal judge overrules demurrers in land fraud cases
Federal Judge DeHaven overruled demurrers in land fraud cases with defendants James Benson Charles Nichols Henry Meldrum. Trials set for W. M. Jones Daniel Clark Thad Potter Ira Wade after Congressman Williamson case. Senator Mitchell Herman Ormsby et al placed on calendar foot. warrants sought for minor defendants.
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James Benson
Charlies Nichols
Henry Meldrum
W. M. Jones
Daniel Clark
Thad Potter
Ira Wade
Sileta Indian Reserve
Congressman Williamson
Senator Mitchell
Herman Ormsby
Santa Fe Cited In Kansas City For Rebates Case
Federal Judge Philips ordered the Santa Fe to appear to show cause why it should not be punished for alleged violation of the mergers forbidding rebates on coal and rate cutting. The response is due August 1. W H Green clashed with a company patrol on Carnival grounds Wednesday night after an attempted disruption. Green reportedly suffered a leg injury, but hospital officials said he was not seriously hurt.
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Kansas City
Philips Today
The
Santa Fe
W. H. Green
Green
Mrmergency Hospital
Kill Ferocious Cougar in King County Becomes Local Topic
Game and Fish Commissioner Rief answers questions at the courthouse about the first cougar killed this season in King county. An Eagle Harbor farmer collected a $5 bounty for the animal whose lifelike scalp is on display in the sheriff's office corner, described as large as a stag-hound and possibly the same beast that Chic Baker boy encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rief
Court House
King County
Eagle Harbor
Firework damage in city tops four year total this Fourth
Fire department records show this Fourth of July caused 115 dollars in damage, exceeding the combined damage of the four prior years. Notable incident includes a big 1900 blaze at Second and Spring and a candle-caused fire at Charles Haneman’s ice chest on First Avenue West, handled with minimal loss.
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Delaney
Ballinger
Charles A. Haneman
First Avenue West
Haneman
Resigned banker Barnard visits Portland amid Zion City doubts
Charles J. Barnard, former chief clerk at James H. Eckel's Commercial National Bank in Chicago, who later served five years as financial manager of Dowle's Zion City, travels to Oregon. He resigned over serious financial-method differences, notes Zion City's population around 6,000, and praises Dowle's organizational prowess. Bank clearings cited for July 6 1904 and prior day. Local sale ad follows offering $10 dress suits at H. Lewis & Co.
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Zion Portland
Oregon
Charles J. Barnard
James H. Eckel
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Dowle
Zion City
Portland
Sam Terwilliger Faces Contempt Over Alimony
Samuel Terwilliger failed to pay $15 monthly alimony after a months ago divorce. His wife refiled the matter, telling Judge Griffin of distress and hungry children. The court ordered payment and set July 14 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. Lewiston fire destroys several frame buildings and merchandise, threatening the town’s business district with losses around 40 000.
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Samuel Terwilliger
Samuel
Mrs. Terwilliger
Griffin
Lewiston
Idaho
Friday Soap Specials Promote Shaving and hair Care
The ad highlights Williams soap products including Williams' Shaving Cake at 10 cents, Marsh Violet and Pinkadora soaps, Benzo Derma Skin Soap at 25 cents, Pine Nut Tar large cakes, assorted soaps seven for a price, Glycerine Tar Soap, and Dr. Murray's Scalpicide advertised as stopping hair loss and dandruff from regular bottles priced at 1.25.
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Williams
Sige Williams
Marsh Violet Iene Williams
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F. R. Yerxa & Sons
Main and Occidental
Trum
Trio
Baltimore
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Armory Hall
Roosevelt
Pike St
Madame Lilligan
Larry Kelley
British Columbia
United States Marshal's Office
Pike
Shopping Guide
Eee
Demurrer
Ore
Eral Judge DeHaven
Bartell
Red Cross
T. Bartell
Carter
Doan
DR. Price
MERCK
Whith
Beeman’s OR Gardner's
Florida
Goodyear'’S
DR. Lyon
Hood
Packer's
Pinaud
Quinine
PAN Tata
the Red Cross
Bartell Drug Comp’y
Therm. H. Lewis & Co
First Ave
Cor Cherry
Maker Dental Co
Lst
Yesler
Clay
Peeeeeeee
Lang
Colman
First Avenue
Bet
Columbia and
Marion Streets
Pike Street
Svueeness Lee
W. Boynton Saw & Hardware CO
Violetta Swiss
Peterson's
Majestic
Renee
Eeee
Red Front Furniture Co
Wilson
Dennison
Belmont
Murphy Wine & Liquor Co
Alaska
Hunt Club
St. Charles
Pony Pioneer
Mayfield’s Choice
WM. S. Mayfield
Hickling
Dawson
Seattle
Woodcock
Prescription Druggista
Grand Pharmacie Normale
6Th Ave
Wash
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