Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Family Cruelty Case
Switzer, a former city mercantile trader, was arrested on charges of attempted murder and cruelty to his wife and five children after police investigated alleged life threats and bodily harm. He appeared before officers and awaits hearing as Judge Gordon weighs the case.
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H.C. Switzer
Gordon
Stampa
Switzer
Laubacher
T. Ryan
Clarg
24Th Ave
Switser
Fifty Thousand Lumber Workers Face Idle Time If Rates Change
Western Washington lumber mills may idle fifty thousand workers if eastern rail rates rise. Lumbermen warn that a 40 cent rate, in effect twelve years, could be knocked out on October first, closing interior and rail mills indefinitely and altering the state’s economic ledger. The daily lumber shipments to the East are valued around $75,000, about half of the total output.
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Laula W. Hi
Great Northern
Washington
German Tailor Arrested for Forgery in Kirkland Property Deed
George Hiewanger a German tailor was arrested this afternoon by Detective Philbrick and jailed awaiting hearing for forging deeds to property. He allegedly signed the name of Lewis B Whitfield conveying title to himself near Kirkland. The document dated April 19 is under prosecuting attorney review.
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George Hiewanger
Philbrick
Hiewanger
Lewis B. Whitfield
Kirkland
Engineer Thomson Seeks Reimbursement for European Trip
The city auditor reviews Engineer Thomson's 1906 travel expenses to Europe totaling about $1,199.78 with charges in pounds, guilders, francs and marks. The itemized bill includes hotel stays, meals, guides, a dinner for Senator Cotterill, and a London to Plymouth return, with final reimbursement sought by the 20th.
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Thomson
Europe
George Cotterill
Paris
Louvre
Graveyard
London
Do Japs Plan to Blow Up Dewey Dock
July 16 exclusive from Star’s service reports Uncle agents at Olongapo watching the massive Dewey drydock feared to be sabotaged. Explosives said found aboard and drydock plans reportedly stolen. Pacific flotilla ordered to Olongapo. vessels to be readied in first-class condition.
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Dewey Dock
Star
Olangapo
Dewey
Pacific
Upland Owners Apply for Shore Land Purchases
Director General I A Nadeau of the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition reported that upland owners have filed applications for shore lands totaling $295,000. Olympia reports indicate more than half of the shore lands have been applied for and by July 20 when the upland owners preference right expires, practically all owners will have applied for the adjoining shore lands.
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I. A. Nadeau
Alaska
Lmet
Olympia
Leda
Gambling dens allegedly open in Seattle Chinatown
A letter to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh from a Chinese resident claims 213 Washington Street hosts open gambling and a fan tan operation in a building and across Washington Street from Second to Third Avenues. The writer asks authorities to close all Chinatown gambling and expresses concern for residents and lawfulness.
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Seattle
Chinatown
Mackintosh
Reott
Washington
Third Ave
Washington St
Marie
Washington Street
Friction Among High Naval Officials Over Mobilization Plans
Washington dispatch reports discord as planners push a fleet mobilization to the Pacific without bureau consultation. The memo notes a lack of clear orders and questions whether senior leaders understand the move or if the top admiral forgot to issue guidance.
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Washington
Impeachment Testimony in Cripple Creek Case
July 16 report on the Haywood trial notes the impeachment of witnesses not present at the Danker Hill and Sullivan mill explosion. It covers Cripple Creek conditions, with A Tholsman stating McCormack Beck was killed at Vindicator mine by a bomb and detailing Orchard's entry into the mine and a misstep. Other testimony deemed unimportant.
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Hoe
Ide
Danker Hill
Sullivan Mill
Cripple Creek
Haywood
A. Tholsnan
Misters’ Association
McCormack Beck Wes
Vindicator
Orchard
Applequist Victorious in Daring Coal Wagon Race
A vivid scene on Queen Anne hill ends with Applequist beating Charles Bank the coal wagon driver in a fast chase along First Avenue Police court reports state the driver Rank fled after a liquor stop and Applequist dashed past an oncoming auto then sped ahead to the Virginia Street corner where the driver was jailed for his bold escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatrorman Applequist
Queen Anne Hill
Charles Bank
Villian
Weands
Upper First Avenue
Applequist
Rank
First Avenue
Denny Way
New Washington Hotel
Virginia Street
Bandits Fall in Pitched Battle Near Caldad Victoria
In a clash between Rurales and bandits 22 bandits were killed near Caldad Victoria close to the Texas border. Five Rurales also died. The bandits had murdered and robbed a party of Hungarians and Mexicans and were making for Texas when the fight ended.
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Matmoras
Mexico
Caldad Victoria
Texas
Mystery Death Shrouds Tacoma Door Manufacturer
Mystery surrounds the death of John H. Filnders a Tacoma door manufacturer. The body was found near Dead Man's Gulch after a train strike and the family learned he had disappeared earlier. Filnders 67 left a wife and several children, with theories ranging from foul play to self harm.
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Star
Tacoma
John H. Finners
Northern Pacific Railroad
Dead Man's Gulch
Here
Beattie
Flinders
Fire Door Manufacturing Co
Filadere
Tragic discovery near Everett ends in unknown laborer's death
In a hut south of Everett a laborer’s body was found with a revolver nearby and no identification. Provisions and $40 were found, suggesting a self inflicted death about two weeks prior. Authorities report no clues to identify the man.
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Everett
Elks Meet in Philadelphia as New Constitution Takes Effect
Judge Melvin opens the first business session with about one thousand delegates present. John K. Tener of Charleroi Pa is tipped to be exalted ruler while John Jer of Kenosha Wis and T R B Mills of Superior Wis contend for grand trusteeships. The Denver adopted constitution, modeled after the federal system, goes into effect.
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Philadelphia
Melvin
John K. Tener
Charleroi
John Jer
Kenosha
Wis
T. RB. Mills
Superior
Denver
The Star and the Dollar Gas Fight in Seattle History
The Seattle Star led a long campaign against a perpetual gas franchise seeking $2 per thousand feet. It argued gas could be manufactured and priced at $1, with competition driving prices down to 80 cents and later to $1 after consolidation. The Star credits its advocacy with saving Seattle residents millions annually.
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Beattie
Naren B Smith
Seattle Gas & Electric Lighting Company
Seattle
Seattle Star
Star
The
Winniig
Ruef Arraigned in Parkside Franchises Case
Abe Ruef was arraigned in San Francisco on charges of offering a bribe in the Parkside railway franchise. He received a one week continuance to file a motion to set aside the indictment. Schmitz attended as the judge denied the motion to set aside the indictment in the gas deal case. The defense will argue a demurrer tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Abe Reef
Parkside Railway
Schmitz
Not Guilty Plea in Bigamy Case With $5000 Bail
Malcolm Donald Campbell also known as Manson Donald Campbell was arraigned before Judge Griffin and entered a not guilty plea to the bigamy charge. Bail was set at $5 000 on grounds of an inability to obtain a fair and impartial hearing in the police court. Carrie Woods and Harry Dorsey known as bulldog thieves asked Judge Gordon for a change of venue to another justice court, a request taken under advisement.
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Malcolm Donald Campbell
Manson Donald Campbell
Griffin
Carrie Woods
Harry Dorsey
Byrnes
Phillips
Gordon
Ladies excursion to Hood Canal on steamer Youom ite
The Ladies of the First Baptist Church plan an excursion to Hood Canal aboard the steamer Youom ite on Tuesday July 28. Tickets are on sale at Bartell's and Swift's Drag Stores as they promote the trip as the seagom season’s standout event.
Miner Charles Sherrick Suffers Severe Arm Lacerations
Charles Sherrick a 40 year old miner fell down stairs and shattered a glass window. Dr Calhoun found a severed artery and flesh cut in multiple places along his left arm requiring immediate medical care.
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Charles Sherrick
Calhoun
Flood problem illustrated report copy distribution
A large number of new copies of the Suwamish Puyallup flood problem report were prepared by the commission. The document outlines recommended courses of action and includes plates and diagrams.
Exodus of Delegates Ends at Seattle Convention
Delegates to the C B E convention from Seattle began leaving yesterday as the exodus continued today. President Clark departed for California and General Secretary Shaw left for Boston via Yellowstone Park. Eastward delegates return by trans continental routes amid closing ceremonies at Tent Williston and First Presbyterian Church with speeches by Japanese Hawaiian Mexican Indian and African delegates. The hospitality of Seattle was praised as a key promotional moment for the 1t Will Not Sing Messiah.
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Seattle
Williston
C. B
Clark
California
Shaw
Boston
Yellowstone Park
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Loose bookkeeping at city library exposes gaps in accounts
Shorrock experts report lax handling of library accounts and fines. They found daily cash balances often missing from the cash book and overpayments of 20 noted. They urge a daily cashier report to the librarian and proper entry of every transaction to restore accuracy.
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Expo
Auto theft suspect charged with forgery in Tacoma case
Roy M. Ashbury a 28 year old bookkeeper was arrested on a Tacoma warrant for forgery after paying for a Seattle pleasure trip with a $106 check that bank refused Ashbury had no money left and planned to cash another check before being taken to Tacoma for trial.
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Roy M. Ashbury
Tacoma
Ashbury
City of Destiny
Seattle
Seattle Automobile Co
Vaupell
Asbury
Shore land fight renewed over Lake Union sale
In superior court this morning Fred Smithers and other Lake Union property owners amended their complaint to restrain the state land commissioner from selling shore lands to raise 1,000,000 for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The lands are set for sale July 20 unless the court restrains the sale, and the suit may delay the transaction.
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Lake Union
Alaska
Superior Court
Fred Smithers
Court hearing seeks disqualification of Geske will appointment
Catherine Geske petitions the Superior Court to disregard her husband Chas Geske's will citing insufficient protection for her and their minor son. An ongoing divorce case was filed by Mrs Geske as part of the proceedings.
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Catherine Geske
Chas. Geske
Christian Miller
Geske
Postal clerks cleared in civil service exam list
The notice lists names of postal clerks who passed the civil service examination and were sent to the postmaster for assignment. It records eligible registrants including John A. Sangpuell and others, with references to exam dates and officials such as M. B. Mertete and Prank Com veoh.
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Snvdm
United States
Stewart
John A. Sangpuell
M. Bmertete
Veoh
Peedericw Craniy
Orwin Castek Steir
Maries High
Ainage
Ainage. Late 4 Kelley
Alter A
eaGallé
Bawn
Weiggline
John Beerrwoss
George Oll Magre
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United Press
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