Wade Brothers Go to the Electric Chair
Al and Ben Wade were executed in Ohio after being convicted of the murder of Johanna Wan near Toledo during a robbery. Members of the Ben Landis Gang, the Wades denied their innocence as the gang’s crimes drew to a close following a series of brutal farmstead robberies and killings.
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Wade Brothers
Trepage
Coltmays
Ohio
Ben Wade
Johanna Wan
Toledo
Nhy
Wade
Ben Landis
Landis
Turkish Baths face basement Dexter Horton on First Ave
Turkish Baths soccer is noted with basement Dexter Horton at First Avenue and Washington.
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Turkish Baths
Dexter Horton
First Ave
Summer Homes For Busy Men Near Pioneer Square
Advertisement touts summer homes in Lake Park Addition offering convenient access to Pioneer Square in 50 minutes. Highlights limited desirable summer property and urges investment consideration for busy men.
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Lake Park Addition
Pioneer Square
Notorious Pair Convicted of First Degree Murder
The police built a strong chain of evidence against Ben Wade Al Wade and Ben Landis leading to convictions for first degree murder.
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Elon
Ben
al Wade
Ben Landis
Objections Silent as Wharf Extension Plans Review
At a public hearing in Major Millis’s office the Stimson Mill Company sought approval to extend its wharf and gridiron about fifty feet into Ballard harbor. Few attended, no objections were raised, plans show 300 feet of clearance to the channel, and Major Millis will draft a recommendation to Major General MacKenzie in Washington.
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Millis
United States Engineer Corps
Burke Building
Stimson Mill Company
Ballard
United States Engineer’s Office
Government Canal
MacKenzie
Washington
Mayor Ballinger Takes a Hand in Rail Regulation
Mayor Ballinger and city officials push for tighter control of railway cars on Railroad avenue after a Tuesday night warehouse fire at the Gaffney warehouse disrupted by blocked freight cars. The fire department faced difficulties removing the cars and urged rail companies to keep cars off street intersections, a request repeatedly ignored.
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Wallinger
Railroad Avenue
Gaffney
Board of Works
Murderers Executed in Pittsburg Robbery Homicide
In Pittsburg on July morning, Frank Ousley and John B K Johnson, both colored, were hanged for the murder of grocer James Donnelly during a New Year’s Eve robbery attempt. The execution concluded the sensational case.
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Pittsburg
Frank Ousley
John BK. Johnson
James Donnelly
Mrs Cleveland Denies It as Headlines Mix
Boston reports Mrs Cleveland denies rumors about her husband Grover Cleveland while a burglary suspect, Victor Darton, waives a preliminary hearing and is sent to the superior court. An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure a wide range of skin and medical ailments.
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Boston
Mass
Victor Darton
Community Notices and Upcoming Excursion Details
Marriage licenses issued include Frank Smith of Idaho and Ida McPherson of Seattle and Walter Beals with Othilia Gertrude Carroll both of Seattle. G B Bowden reports loss of boat and provisions at Union Bay. An excursion train to the National Encampment Drill and Review departs Seattle July 4 at 1 36 p m and returns at 9 00 p m fare 159. Tickets at N P City office corner First avenue.
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Frank Smith
Idaho
Ida McPherson
Seattle
Walter Beals
Othilia Gertrude Carroll
Legal Age
G. B. Bowden
First Avenue
Union Bay
Northern Pacific Railway
Lakeview
Wash
N. PF
L. A. Nadeau
Plans to dump Second Avenue earth into Elliott Bay discussed
Contractor Erickson and Second Avenue property owners seek permission from the War Department to dispose of aliced earth into deep water in Elliott Bay. Maj Mille and Maj Mille suggest plans for dumping in deep water after approval. Local and wharf owners oppose shore dumping and prefer a dredging solution.
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Erickton
Second Avenue
Elliott Bay
War Department
Millis
United States
United States Navigation
Secretary of War
Humphrey
Clarence Hanford
Maj Millia
Erickson
Maj
Millie
Washington
Maj. Mille
Dawes Banquets Seattle Council Members at Ralater Club
City council members were banqueted by J. W. Clie, president of Seattle Lighting, at the Ralater club. The meeting aimed to honor Dawes who will represent the group in upcoming duties.
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Ralater Club
J. W. Clie
Seattle Lighting Company
Ufua Dawes
Banquet Highlights City Lighting Firm Talks
The Kan capitaliete of the Beat tle Lighting company hosted a banquet with councilmen speeches. Mr. Daweh and Mr. Cline spoke, Harry Cline was toastmaster. Frederick Lane of St Louis introduced as future general representative of the company. Cline said eight miles of mains extension are under way, a fraction of planned expansions.
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Beattle Lighting Company
Daweh
Cline
Harry Cline
Frederick Lane
St. Louisa
Roosevelt strike conspirators alleged by officials
Washington July 14 The Post Independent reports some public officials believe the packing house employees strike was connived by leading beef trust figures to influence President Roosevelt's reelection.
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Washington
Post-Independent
Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Hotel Stander Raised After Northern Tunnel Works
The Stander hotel, cracked during the Great Northern tunnel excavation, has been raised to its former level and repaired. The structure is now regarded as perfectly safe in its original location, with restoration directed by A. Stewart, engineer for the Great Northern.
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Stander
Great Northern
A. Stewart
Brainy Hair Vigor Claims Cure for Hair Loss and Gray Hair
Ad copy asserts Ayer's Hair Vigor stops falling hair, restores color to gray hair, and promotes growth. It presents a bold result from using the product and urges readers to try it.
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Ayer
Trares
French 115th Bastille Anniversary Observed Quietly in Seattle
In Beattie and Seattle the Bastille anniversary passes without formal celebration. About 200 of 900 French residents live in the city, with a tiny Lucas Landing settlement aboard the Herene Blum loading cargo at Port Blakeley. French observance is muted, as many locals are scattered across ranches and businesses.
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Beattie
Herene Blum
Port Blakeley
Lucas Landing
Mercersland
Seine River
Puget Sound
Napoleon
Sound
Seattle
France
United States
Bankers Convention to Meet at Hotel Champlain
Bluff Point New York July 14 The New York State Bankers Association holds its annual convention at the Hotel Champlain The two days program includes addresses by Secretary Shaw Comptroller of the Currency Hidgley and several other eminent bankers.
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Bluff Point
N. Y
New York State Bankers’ Association
Tts
Hotel Champlain
Shaw
Hidgley
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