Man Drugged and Robbed Far from Home on Lake Washington
Pert H Pell, knocked unconscious by two Italians while canoeing on Lake Washington, was driven about 100 miles through woods before waking near Rockford and reaching Sedro-Woolley. His clothing stained with blood, he recalls being robbed and left for dead, with few details of his attackers. He travels home to Seattle and reports the incident to authorities.
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Pert H. Pell
Lake Washington
Sedro-Woolley
Seattle
Ital
Lake Wash
Sedro-Wooley
Mercer Island
Mount Baker Park
Madrona
Pell
Star
L Wr
Charles Street
Mercer mi
Slough
Rockford
Poet
Ande
Dia
Maels
U S Victory at The Hague Reported by United Press
The Mied Staten won a great victory at The Hague as the Amert proposal providing indemnities for private property seized during war was adopted by the committee. The vote stood 21 to 11 with support from Germany, Austria and Italy and possible opposition from England, Russia and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
The
Hague
Mied Staten
England
Russia
France
Amert
Germany
Austria
Italy
United States
International Conference
Ens
Mount Rainier Auto Tour Proposed by Hopkins
Mr. Ralph Hopkins promotes a new Seattle to Mount Rainier auto route said to be as popular as European tours. He visited Longmire Spring and plans to lead a motor party at eight a m Saturday from the Franklin Garage along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph &. Hopkins
Automobile World
Seattle
Mount Rainier
Hopkins
Longmire Sprin
Franklin Gargare
New Civil Service Ruling Affects Eligible List
The civil service commission issued a ruling changing Rule 33. It now requires written communication to the commission detailing nonappointment reasons when a candidate is certified three times for the same office without appointment. The rule previously allowed certification three times without such notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Funeral for Fireman Charlies Benson Held
The funeral for Charlies Benson the fireman who saved the steamer Vashon on July 4 was held yesterday from the Bonney Watson chapel Benson died July 14 after being fatally burned in the engine room while shutting off a feed pipe pouring oil into the fire. Carl Han a professor of Roman law at George Washington University was arraigned in Germany for murdering his mother in law Fran Moliter to obtain a $750000 fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Benson
Vashon
Bonney Watson
Benson
Carlsruhe
Germany
Carl Han
George Washington University
Washington, D.C
Fran Moliter
Investigation into ammonia discharge by Seattle Lighting into Lake Union
Game Warden Reif probes a report alleging Seattle Lighting releases ammonia into Lake Union. Officials warn ammonia in warm water could kill fish populations and disrupt the ecosystem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reif
Seattle Lighting Company
Lake Union
Grand jury opens probe into alleged Schmitz jury tampering
In San Francisco on July 17 the grand jury began investigating the alleged tampering with the Schmitz jury, marking the start of a high profile legal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Grand Jury Today
Sehmitz Jury
Young couple elopes twice in city romance twist
Carl Currier aged 19 of 26th avenue south and Alice Sapp aged 17, two well known locals, eloped yesterday from their homes to Tacoma, were found to have wed in a parsonage after a chase by Detective Kennedy. They remain missing as telegraph and police search continue. Mr. Sapp objects to the elopement method. the license was issued in Pierce county. Currier is an electrical engineer who operates a Lake Washington launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Currier
26Th Avenue South
Alice Sapp
Tacoma
Kennedy
Beatts
Irl
Mercer Island
Elopera
F. J. Garricon
Pierce County
Kennedy Arr
Beattie
Papa A
Oonkie
Con
Elopers
Mr. Sapp
Garrison
Sapp
State Supreme Court Ruling on Seattle Gas Franchise Fight
The article traces the Seattle Gas and Electric Lighting Company franchise battle from 1900 to the state supreme court. Victor B. Palmer and Attorney General officials challenge a perpetual city grant, arguing public rights and city regulation were at stake against a private monopoly tied to Sam Hill. The case spans city council actions, court transfers, and a fight over whether the franchise could be perpetual under state and federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Gas & Company
Cny
Ite
State Supreme Court
Mts
Geattie
Smith Teile
Palmer
Attor
Su' Court
Sam Pa
Hil
Artista
Seattle
Consolidated Street Railway
Sam Hill
Seattle Gas & Electric Lighting Company
Victor B. Palmer
Humes
Hume
Frank H. Paul Iiman
Will H. Parry
Thompson
Parry
Executive Council
Burke
Federal District Court
Humphrey
Melroy
McElroy
Alaoo
United States District Court
Hanford
W. R. Bell
Supreme Court
YMCA to vacate current quarters by August first
The YMCA will leave its present premises by August first and move to temporary offices. The new building will not be ready for occupancy until the last of September.
Regular annual exams for positions in IRS district
The regular annual examinations for positions in this United States Internal Revenue District will be held on September 4 07 at Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Walla Walla Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Internal Revenue District
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Wash
Rebuttal Testimony Nears End in Colorado Case
In Bose Idaho on July 17 attorney announced the defense plans to press perjury charges against witnesses David C. Scott Willis Dewey and Sheriff Rutan as the case continues. Colorado outbreaks again occupied the jury with a dozen witnesses examined and no new facts disclosed. Rebuttal testimony may finish this afternoon with Thomas Art and K C Sterling among the final witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetted Press
Bose
Idaho
Rutan
San Miguel County
Colorado
David C. Scott
Lorence & Cripple Creek Railway
Willis Dewey
Thomas Art
K. C. Sterling
Close Philadelphia election leaves outcomes uncertain
In Philadelphia yesterday the election for Exalted Ruler and grand officers was extremely tight with tellers slow to finish. Rumor says a new vote may be called for a grand trustee as ballots marked McNulty appear. Elected so far include Fred Robinson, Bayard Gray, Edward W. Leach, and Mrs. Rachael Foster Avery who will lecture at the Unitarian Church tomorrow night.
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Grand Lodge of the Good Templare
John R. Bowdlah
Beattle
Seattle Lodge No. 6
Pythian Hall
la Mra. Whitman
Philadelphia
We Order
Bwisle K R.ehmits
Wisconsin
M. Peters
John Tener
Kika
McNulty
Benjamin FP. McNulty
Texas
Fred Robinson
Dubuque
Towa
Bayard Gray
Frankfort
Ind
Rachael Foster Avery
Unitarian Church
Roylaton and
Olive
Trio jailed for highway robbery in North Bend attack
Patrick Murphy James Ray Mond and John Haeckett were brought to the county jail by Deputy Sheriff McQuade this morning charged with highway robbery. At 2 o'clock yesterday morning they allegedly attacked M. M. Stewart a waiter at North Bend and robbed him of 9900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murphy
James Raymond
John Haeckett
McQuade
M. M. Stewart
North Bend
Secretary Strauss on Japanese immigration notes no alarm in U S
Secretary Oscar Strauss touring the west says Japanese immigration to America lags behind other aliens and is not rapidly increasing. He cites Pacific coast growth, minimal gains elsewhere, notes Canada relies on Oriental labor, and stresses supply and demand laws govern immigration and wages remain healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
America
Commerce and Labor
Oscar Strauss
Seattle
R. Strause
The
Star Ths
Pacific
Canada
Desperate contest over Magill case unfolds
Coroner Jones says Mrs Magill killed herself after denials over arsenic. the Magill family gathers to defend banker husband. Exhumation debated as attorney Stead reviews the inquest with a view to Chicago autopsy by Professor Haines. A special guard will move Magill and his kin to Illinois to prevent a kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Jones
Mitchell
Magilis
Stephen Magill
O. M. Pond
Los Angeles
Magill
Illinois
Disappearance of Pioneer Prospector After Failed Pardon
James Gosbee, a pioneer prospector in the Porcupine district, vanished after a pardon petition for his brother Philip Gosbee failed. Philip is serving life for murder in McNeil Island. A large search by over 100 volunteers from Haines Mission and surrounding areas found no trace of James despite belongings left behind and extensive ground checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolphin
Skagway
James Gosbee
Porcupine District
Philip Gosbee
McNeil
Robert Campbell
James Goebee
North
Nied
Nce Ppon
Wmes
Gosbee
Lumbermen oppose proposed rise in lumber rates
In Seattle A F Specht reports from Howard Elliott that a planned increase in lumber rates would devastate Washington mills. Lumber Manufacturers warn current costs are high enough and higher rates would curtail a $250000 daily eastbound flow and harm North Pacific coast dealers facing cheaper Midwest rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
A. F. Specht
Lumber Manufacturers’ Joint Committee
Howard Elliott
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Riplinger Deficiency Fund Opens in City Comptroller Office
A new Riplinger Deficiency Account is established in the city comptroller's office. The fund includes $9,222.99 from the original shortfall turned over by Riplinger to successor H. W. Carroll, plus 20 plus checks found in vaults and $20.40 from Frank H. Paul funds. Additional monies related to the shortage are to be added over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riplinger
City Comptroller's
H. W. Carroll
Shorrock & Co
Comptroller's Office
First National Bank
Frank H. Paul
Bee Keepers Urged to Communicate Exhibit Plans
Supt. Anson S. White of the state fair apiary department at North Yakima asks beekeepers to inform him of their exhibits and space needs for the September 23 to 28 fair. His department notes excellent bee line displays and urges cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
White
Apiary Department
North Yakima
Westminster Church hosts reception for missionaries
The Westminster Presbyterian Church ladies will host a reception for the visiting missionaries from the convention on July 19 at Westminster Church. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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