Attorney Fights Widow of Friend in Laundry Ordinance Battle
A widow claims attorney Alpheus Byers blocks her income by backing an ordinance restricting laundries within 150 feet of adjoining property. She says Byers engineered the property split and eviction while he seeks to derail her laundry venture near the old Tabernacle Baptist church. He allegedly used influence to threaten court action and protect his own adjacent interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Byers
Benjamin
Dr. Lachow
Alpheus Byers
Wholesale Groceries and Prices Offered to Dealers
An advertisement lists wholesale cash terms for groceries to dealers and consumers, with delivery options to depots and hotels, plus specific prices for butter, tea, coffee, baking powder, soap, Mason jars, bacon, and ham. The note also reports Bowman’s death by his own action and a missing funds investigation leaving $1,900 of $160,000 deposits unaccounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffie
Japan
Cielo B
Famus Hoffman House
Bowman
Spinning's Satisfactory Store Bicycle Bargains
In a promotional rundown the store advertises bicycles and related items at deep discounts. It promotes a 965.00 Coaster Brake bicycle with options and notes daily price drops, along with 1.00 to 2.25 priced tools and accessories. The ad touts health benefits of riding and lists SPINNING'S SATISFACTORY STORE at 1310 Second Ave.
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Ccc
Winchester
Nadie Odew
Second Ave
Roy
Death Mystery at 912 South First in Milwaukee
James Murphy a bartender at the Milwaukee bar was found dead in his lodging on Thursday afternoon. Friends alarmed by his failure to rise unlocked the door and found him dressed face down on the bed. Deputy Coroner Austin investigated and the body was moved to Bonaney Watson morgue awaiting autopsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
South First
Murphy
Milwaukee
Re Coamat Sre
Jane Doe Charged After Assault Case Involving Ring Theft
Mary Sepich of 1518 Elliott reported to Deputy Prosecutor John Whitham that Jane Doe assaulted her with stove wood and a claw hammer over a gold ring theft allegation. She said Doe hid the ring and fled. a warrant issued for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Doe
Mary Sepich
John Whitham
Jane
Wwormen
Mra. Sepich
Elliott
Mra Sepich
Trio Must Take Medicine After Supreme Court Refuses
The King county jail trio see remittiturs affirming lower court judgments. George Manderville is jailed 15 years for second degree murder from a Tolt brawl. Ralph Kinskey, a burglar, gets two years. John Preston, convicted of holding up an old man, receives 15 years. Committments will be issued and they likely head to Walla Walla Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Supreme Court
George Manderville
State
Tolt
Ralph Kinskey
Whiton
John Preston
Walla Walla
Would-Be Murderers Nabbed After Tunnel Attack
George Dilio and Giuseppe Billo were arrested as they tried to flee by train after a July 4 attack in the Tunnel area. Angelo and Dangello suffered knife wounds. Dangello was cut in the neck. The Dilios faced charges of attempted murder or assault with a deadly weapon. a formal complaint will be filed by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh.
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George Dilio
Giseppe Billo
Cty
Crandall
Potter
Frank Dane
Frank
Angelo
New Union Depot
Jackson
Dangello
Sta
Frank Angelo
Georges Angelo
Dilios
Montana
Mackintosh
Woman Diver Nearly Lost Life In Tank Plunge
Madame LAlligan a featured diver with Nat Reiss Southern Carnival company nearly died during a Wednesday night dive. She struck the shallow water face first from 63 feet, was carried from the tank unconscious, and crowd witnesses feared a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Reiss
Southern Carnival Company
Madamed Allijan
Floating houseboat man off city waters
George McCormack, described as a bad man from Tennessee, occupied a water slip with a floating household and refused eviction. Police Magistrate Gordon ordered removal within two days, suspending judgment after McCormack promised to vacate. The tale ends with a note about opium seized from Larry Kelley being auctioned.
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George McCormack
Traued
McCormack
Ting
McCormark
Tennesse
Gordon
Demurrer Overruled in Oregon Land Fraud Cases
Federal Judge DeHaven overruled the demurrer in land fraud cases with defendants James Henson Charlies Nichola Henry Meldrum W M Jones Daniel Clark Thad Potter Ira Wade and others. Trial set after Williamson et al hearing. Senator Mitchell Herman Ormaby et al placed at calendar foot. bench warrants issued for minor defendants.
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James Henson
Charlies Nichola
Henry Meldrum
W. M. Jones
Daniel Clark
Thad Potter
Ira Wade
Gilett Indian Reserve
Williamson
Senator Mitchell
Herman Ormaby
Santa Fe cited in Kansas City for rebate injunction violation
Federal Judge Philips cited the Santa to appear show cause why it should not be punished for alleged violation of the injunction forbidding rebates on coal and cutting tariff rates with the answer due by August 1. W. H. Green met trouble on Carnival grounds and after a failed attempt to run, an altercation occurred with a company patrolman who allegedly handled Green roughly and was later removed to the Wayside Emergency hospital.
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Kansas City
Federal J Philips Today
W. H. Green
Green
Yo Kay Pee
Ferocious Cougar Sighting Sparks Court House Debate
Game and Fish Commissioner Rief answers whether the scalp of King county's first cougar of the season belongs to the Baker boy case. A Harbor farmer collected a $5 bounty for the bewhiskered predator whose size and ferocity astonish local officials. The lifelike, rough-stuffed scalp is on display in the sheriff's office corner.
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Rief
Court House
King County
Tagic Harbor
Fireworks Bring Record Fire Loss This Fourth of July
Fire department records show this Fourth of July caused $115 in damage, far exceeding the total for the four years prior. The 1900 celebration featured a major blaze at Second and Spring costing merchants about $21,813 and a two story frame building destroyed. Charles Haneman found fire in his meat market chest after failing to snuff a candle. flames smoldered all night until he alerted responders.
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Delaney
Ballinger
Charles A. Haneman
First Avenue
Weet
Haneman
Tired of Zion Barnard Seeks Oregon Visit
Charlie J. Barnard, former chief clerk at James H. Becker's Commercial National Bank of Chicago and five year financial manager of Dowie Zion City, resigned over clashes in financial methods and is now visiting Portland Oregon to survey the state. He claims Zion City now houses about 6000 people and praises Dowie's organizing genius. Bank clearings for Thursday.
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Zion Portland
Oregon
Charlie J. Barnard
James H. Becker
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Dowle
Zion City
Portland
Man offers 100 dress suits on sale at H. Lewis & Co
An advertising note proclaims a sale of 100 black clay worsted silk lined dress suits by H. Lewis & Co at 700 First Ave near Cherry, listing a value of 17.60 and sale price 10.00. It also references July clearings totaling 1 162 643 50 and 904 79.
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H. Lewis & CO
First Ave
Cor Cherry
Sam Terwilliger Ordered To Pay Unpaid Alimony
Ramuel Terwilliger faced a contempt hearing after his ex wife sued to enforce a $15 monthly alimony order. Judge Griffin required him to pay overdue support and to appear on July 14 to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt.
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Ramuel Terwilliger
Harmuel
Ramuel
Mrs. Terwilliger
Griffin
Samuel
Arso
Fire Devours Frame Buildings in Lewiston Business District
A morning blaze in Lewiston Idaho leveled several frame structures and stocks of merchandise in the heart of town. The fire threatened to engulf the entire business region with damage estimated around forty thousand dollars.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Joss
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Fraladene
Pile
Madame Lalligan
Larry Kelley
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Florida Water
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Goodyear's Fountain
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the Red Cross
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Maker Dental Co
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Williams
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