Committee Extends Testimony on Hanford Case
The congressional committee again allows seven more witnesses to testify about Judge Hanford amid questions of his sobriety and peculiarities. Attorneys for Hanford, including Charles K. Poe, describe incidents on a streetcar and note Hanford’s moments of preoccupation, while others deny intoxication and recount observed behavior. Kerr closes testimony on receivership, with potential further questioning about Hanford Irrigation Co involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Congressional Committee
Graham
Poe
Hutches
Mrs. Poe
Judge Hanford
J. A. Kerr
Bis
Alaska Packers
E. 8. McCord
New York
New Jersey
Alaska
Kerr
Hanford Irrigation Co
McCord
Weather Forecast for Fall Night and Tuesday
Fall tonight and Tuesday see little temperature change with a moderate northerly wind. The noon reading stands at two degrees.
Hyas Golden Potlatch Tyee Verse Summary
Translation notes describe four verses of the Hyas Golden Potlatch Tyee. The chief addresses the crowd, welcomes friends, and mentions music. A fire wagon arrives, contrasting with old canoe travel. References warn against strong drink and drunkenness, predicting consequences including jail and costly consequences to changes of mind.
Merchants and Manufacturers Day Potlatch Schedule
Tuesday’s program lists events for visiting merchants from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. including receptions at the Arctic club, aeroplane flights, a circus parade at 10:30 a.m., a Lake Washington tour, a Fortuna Park barbecue, Sells Floto circus performances, auto tours of Seattle’s boulevard system, waterfront plane flights, a grandstand concert, and a theatre party for ladies. The State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens its annual convention and the State Federation of Improvement clubs also begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Club
Lake Washington
Fortuna Park
Floto Circus
4Th Av
Blanchard
Seattle
Lake Washington Boulevard
Sells-Floto Circus
Grandstand
State Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles
State Federation of Improvement Clubs
GasWorks Murder at Lake Union
Charlies Harris a 60 year old negro shot and killed James Hammond a 30 year old negro at the gas works on Lake Union owned by Seattle Lighting company. Harris claimed Hammond had poisoned him and forced the shooting after a quarrel at the lake steps. He surrendered at the jail later that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Harris
James Hammond
Alec
Lake Union
Seattle Lighting Company
Herrin
Hammond
Nempunee
Morris
Hoth
Harris
Hodge Sets Tour Plan for State Campaign
Blob Hodge a candidate for governor plans a three week tour by auto from Goldendale to Spokane meeting farmers and workers. He aims to present a progressive image with handshake and direct talk about state affairs. The car loan comes from admirer W Burbick of Mepolia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burbick
Mepolia
Iowa
Bob
Sailor
Washington
Prominent Tacoma Man Dead
George Browne 77 longtime secretary treasurer of the St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co and an officer in 16 Washington corporations died yesterday morning of apoplexy in Tacoma July 15 with services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
George Browne
St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co
Washington
Bearded Lady Chases Tattooed Man Over Moving Pictures
A terse exchange hints at a playful pursuit involving a bearded lady chasing a tattooed man who wishes to see moving pictures. The dialogue suggests a light, theatrical scene rather than a serious confrontation.
Twenty Years Married Yet Captain Gilham Sees Family Distant
Capt. F G Gilham of Seattle fire department No 2 truck has served 20 years. He is married with a family yet his schedule limits home time to meals and brief rests, creating limited opportunity for attending church or social events. He advocates a platoon system with two shifts and 125 additional officers to improve service and family balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Gilham
Seattle Freman
F. G. Gilham
Gilham
Githam
Seattle
Capt. Githam
No. 2 Truck
Wen
Daddy
Mamma
Tey
Pleasant Lunacy Takes Possession As Potlatch Opens
A chaotic street scene unfolds on Second Avenue as the Potlatch parade starts. Elks in procession, rubber-men ads, and citizens collide with jokes and crowd energy fueling carnival spirit despite discomfort.
Local Man Shoots Self in Globe Building
A man in room 402 of the Globe building, D. Be Campbell, manager of Campbell Sanford and Hanley, shot himself. Warner Nelin and J. D. Davis found him with a revolver in hand and he was taken to City hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Building
Warner Nelin
J. D. Davis
D. BE. Campbell
Campbell
Campbell, Sanford & Hanley
Business Affairs Stable and Home Quiet Report
The report states business affairs were in good shape and there had been no trouble at home. His wife is in Cashmere visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Seattle Girl in Man's Attire
An 18-year-old Seattle girl Helen A. Wright was found in Coronado dressed in male clothing. She sought relatives, including an uncle Harry S. Wright, after her mother’s death in Seattle. Chief of Police J F Bushnell investigated the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
San Diego
Helen A. Wright
Seattle
Coronado
Miss Wright
Harry S. Wright
J. F. Bushnell
Girl in Feminine Attire Buys Ticket to Imperial Valley
A girl wearing feminine attire buys a ticket to Imperial Valley where her uncle operates a ranch. The brief notes the journey as part of a local human interest item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Imperial Valley
Archbald Impeachment Trial Likely Delayed to November
Washington July 15 Judge Archbalds attorney A. Worthington said the impeachment trial will likely be postponed until November. He notes Archbald must submit a formal answer and prepare his case before the proceedings begin.
Romano Demonstrates Water Bug Hydro Plane Off Harbor Island
Romano displayed the hydro plane Water Bug off Harbor Island this morning. Thousands watched from docks, small boats, and the decks of the cruisers St. Louis Pennsylvania and Raleigh and the battleship Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romano
Harbor Island
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Raleigh
Oregon
ARE KILLED IN WRECK OF OVERLAND
Debris lists victims and injured from an Overland wreck. Names include Mrs E G Pohlmann San Francisco and others from Billings Burlington Cam ton Lacey Chicago and South Bend. Injured report a broken right leg and arm for E G Pohlman among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Burling Ens
F. A. Barcky
Billings
Mont
E. G. Pohlmann
San Francisco
Geo. Bronson
Burlington
Charlotte Hart
Camton
Lillian Kelly
South Bend
Ind
M. E. Stern
Chicago
G. W. Tudor
Lacey
Tudor
Louise Tudor
Coroner Focuses Blame After Chicago Wreck Toll 13 Killed
Coroner Peter Hoffman pressed claims that the Chicago Burlington & Quincy wreck yesterday caused 13 deaths and about 50 injuries. A mail train failed to stop before colliding with the Overland express sleeper as an automatic block signal proved ineffective. Mrs. F A Wilcox, a Western Springs tower operator, recounted warning signals and her attempt to flag the mail train before the crash. The bride of a San Francisco salesman, Mrs E G Pohlmann, perished after aiding her injured husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Peeter Hoffman
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Overland Express
F. A. Wilcox
Western Springs
No. 8
Wilcox
E. G. Pohlmann
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Adame
Yesterway
Adame
Charlies K. Poe
Dexter Horton Bank
Richard Eckridge
Rainier Club
McMahon
W. B. Stratton
L. H. McMahon
Salem
Stratton
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Carroll B. Graves
Oregon-Washington Railroad
James BH. Murphy
Tithe Guarantee Co
American Pridge Co
Edward Clayson, Sr
Delate Kla
Mika
Spose
Mika Halo Chee
Mika Charco
Mitlite
Pee Cultus
Boston
Tenas Sun
Elks
Steen
Elke
Hodge
Fred L. Boalt
Willie
Capitol Hill
Lady Elks
Mrs. Jones
Elephanta
Ellis
Mm. E. Church
5Th Av
Marion St
City Water
Seslie-Fleto Circus
Imperial Russian Band
Pioneer Square
Archbald
No. 2
la Grange
Pohlmann
St. Anthony's Hospital
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!