Powder material described as thin serge and flammable
The report notes the powder described as thin serge material, noting flammability concerns.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
8
German court hears torture claims in Hall murder trial
Karl Hall a former George Washington University professor stands trial in Karlsruhe for the murder of his mother in law Fran Molitor. Defense to argue mental irresponsibility aided by an expert from Cologne as reports allege German police tortured Hall to force a confession. His wife, who drowned herself near Zurich weeks ago, is noted to have died amid speculation of Hall's guilt.
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Fran Molitor
Karl Hall
George Washington University
Ashington
D. C
Hau
Haul
Prof. Schaffenburger
Cologne
Hall
Haden Baden
Hans
Surich
Han
New Mayor for Frisco Nominated Amid Bribery Scandal
Dr. Edward R. Taylor, a physician and Hastings law school dean, was elected by the San Francisco board of supervisors ending the graft probe. He was the third candidate offered by Rudolph Sprecklen and District Attorney William H. Langden amid weeks of secret council handling. Taylor, aged 60 to 65, received the office shortly after 4. Battleship Nebraska at navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Edward R. Taylor
Hastings Law School
University of California
Board of Supervisors
Taylor
Rudolph Sprecklen
William H. Langden
Dr. Taylor
Eugene Schmitz to Name New Mayor and Board
Eugene Schmitz announces Samuel Sawyer to succeed Charles Hoxton as mayor and reveals plans to appoint 15 supervisors. Chief of Police Dinan states he will recognize no mayor but Eugene B. Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schmitz
Samuel Sawyer
Charles Hoxton
Dinan
Eugene B. Schmitz
Carelessness Not The Cause In Georgia Turret Explosion
Washington July 1 officials report nine sailors killed in the Georgia battleship turret blast did not result from any single crew member’s carelessness. An official investigation finds no plausible single cause and considers a soot-clog or powder exposure theory as possible.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Reston
Elks Elect Tener as Grand Exalted Ruler
John H. K. Tener of Charleroi Pa was chosen grand exalted ruler at the Elk convention. William H. Moore mayor of Seattle was appointed a member of the grand forum for three years. Dallas Texas is favored to host the next convention.
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John H. K. Tener
Charleroi
William H. Moore
Seattle
Grand Forum
Dallas
Tex
Palace Meat Market Beats All With One Grade
The Palace Meat Market promotes a playful slogan highlighting a single grade, the beat, suggesting a bold, unified standard for its meats and services. The line positions the shop as confident in quality across offerings.
Building Collapses in London Ont Damaging Landmark
Crystal hall a three story brick building on Dundas at collapsed late yesterday afternoon. Nine killed and two injured, with others in hospital. The hall had been remodeled and old supports removed while new tron beams were installed. Workmen and tenants were buried under debris. rescue extended into the night and a thorough search was to be conducted today to determine responsibility.
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London
Ont
Crystal Hall
Dundas At
Ecoresa
Watches at $1.00 and 60 cents sale at Geo Woodhouse
Geo H. Woodhouse Co at 112 University Stone advertises watches priced at $1.00 and 60 cents through Saturday this week, offering a limited time bargain.
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Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University Stone
Cloth Eton Suits Stock-Arranging Sale Price
Sale advertisement lists Eton style cloth and voile suits in gray green tan blue and other hues with stock arranging sale pricing. All silk coat suits in black blue brown tan green checks plaids and stripes featured with sale pricing.
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Voile
Eton
Bingham
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