Prominent Woman in Insanity and Flight From Court
Mrs J W McConaughy wife of a King County former treasurer fled from her husband and nurse while being taken to Medical Lake asylum. Found in an employment office she is to be returned. her life story ties to duels scandal and a wealth origin in Seattle. The couple were noted at Meadows racetrack. Funeral plans for ex Gov McGraw posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. M’conaughy
King County
Yakima
J. W. McConaughy
Wapato
Medical Lake Asylum
Medical Lake
Nelal
Rtg
Seattle
McConaughy
Puget Sound
Liew
Hetherington
the Meadows Race Track
National Good Templars to Elect Officers
The third national convention of the Independent Order of Good Templars opened in the Pythian hall after the state grand lodge session. National Grand Chief Templar George F. Cotterill presided. 40 delegates seated with many more expected. Elections may be deferred to this evening ahead of officer installation. Public trip on the Yosemite steamer is set for tomorrow afternoon from Pier 6. A legislative committee was named: Cotterill, Bushell, and O'Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Good Templars
Pythian
George F. Cotterill
United
George F Cotterill
National Grand Chief
Tem
Milo A
Atte
International Supreme Lodge
Washington, D. C
Lkely
Yosemite
University St
Grand Lodge
Seattle
Jonas Bushell
James R. O'Farrell
Orting
Prisoner Freed, Father Home Promises to Be a Man
William January was released from Leavenworth Prison and took a train to Kansas City. His young daughter sent a message to President Roosevelt thanking him for bringing papa home, expressing happiness for the family and plans for a better future. The note hints at a future paper milk bottle venture and a fortune for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William January
Leavenworth
President Roosevelt
East's most successful receptacle claim sparked by Health Officer
A New York City supplier asserts the device for the area’s receptacle problem is solved, as Health Officer Calhoun endorses the breakthrough. The manufacturer now claims to be supplying New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Calhoun
City of
New York
Tenth Georgia Victim Dies in Naval Hospital
In Boston July 19 a victim linked to Kentucky died at a naval hospital while awaiting treatment. The report notes this as part of a broader casualty list from the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Mida Kentucky
Naval Hospital
Pedlar Palmer Sentenced to Five Years for Manslaughter
London July 19 Pedlar Palmer former world bantamweight champion was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter. The victim was a stoker named Choates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palmer
Stoker
Choates
Charleston Coming for Puget Sound Drydock
The United States armored cruiser Charleston flagship of the Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Swinburne is at Esquimalt and will leave tomorrow morning for the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton to enter drydock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charleston
Swinburne
Esquimalt
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
City June Bills Hit Record High As $214000 Disbursed
The comptroller's clerical department finalized the June city bills and delivered them to the auditing committee for review. June totals surpass prior records due to inclusion of Halla, Columbia and other towns. Overall disbursements exceed $214,000 with salary payroll paid on the tenth. standard city bills were scheduled for the twentieth but will be paid on the twenty eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptrotor's
Halla
Columbia
Immense Piece of Steel Hauled Through City for Moore Theater
A 22 ton steel piece 73 ft 4 in long and 6 ft deep was pulled through city streets by McConaghy & Flynn for the Moore theater. The giant beam, weighing about 22 tons, required heavy teams and faced early mishaps including a snapped chain hook and a damaged axle on the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConaghy & Flynn
Moore Theater
Main St
Seattle to Host Ostrich Farm Under M Bennett
Seattle will house a leading ostrich farm under M Bennett a longtime importer with New York HQ He opens an office in the Empire building Second and Madison and buys five acres at Hitter Lake near the Country Club Clearing begins at once Twenty birds will be added within sixty days with eggs selling for a stated price and birds weighing about one and a half pounds annually
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
America
M. Bennett
New York
Empire Building
Second and
Madison
Hitter Lake
New Country Club
Pistol Battle on Maynard Avenue Ends in Narrow Escape
A running gun battle early this morning near Maynard Avenue and Charles Street left Police Sergeant Claud Bannick unhurt after exchanging fire with an unknown desperado. Bannick fired four shots as the suspect fled down Maynard Avenue, with one bullet grazing Officer John Lund’s hat. A man named Frank Roberts was later arrested in a box car near the scene on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Bannick
Maynard Ay
Charles St
Rannick
South District
Bannick
Desperado
John Lund
Lund
Maynard
Frank Roberts
Woman Claims Murder Then Is Broken by Police
A woman shouting I ve just killed my uncle gave the name Mrs Barrett as she fled toward Patrolman Wright and F Keefe at Seconday and Cherry. She claimed a Krewsome crime and was detained by officials before being released. a man named Charles Schofield was found sane after an initial insanity check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Barrett
Arma
Wright
F. Keefe
Seconday
Cherry
Public Employment Bureau
Maggie Toller
Cherry #1
Charles Schofield
Portland
Alaska Miner Drowns in Chullina River
Word from Valdez reports miner Neil Sampie drowned when his boat with five others including Richard Oderkirk capsized on the Chullina river. Sampie was the only fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Valdez
Axel Sanborn
Alaska
Reynolds
Latoucheteland
Sanborn
Beattie
Neil Sampie
Chullina
Sampie
Richard Oderkirk
Chulita
Wae
Sample
Architects Chosen for State Buildings at Alaska Expo
At the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition commission meeting architects were chosen to plan and supervise the state and forestry buildings. Hebb and Mandel were named for the state building, Saunders and Lawton for the forestry building, both Seattle firms, with no compensation until shore land funds become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
State
Hebb & Mandel
Saunders & Lawton
Seattle Firme
Stephen May Sues Renton Over Fare Dispute
James Giephen, known to call, was involved in a street car incident on the Seattle Renton & Southern line after refusing a 10 cent fare. The company cannot legally overcharge within five cents. He attended a session of the corporations committee of the city council to protest the license and may sue the company for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giephen
Tocal
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Corporations Committee
Liocent
Dudgeon Honored For Service At King Street Station
Dr Frank Horsfall writes a letter of heartboat thanks to Superintendent Hubert Dudgeon for his kindness and courtesy during the Christian Endeavor convention crowds at King Street station. A second letter praises Chief of Police Wappenein for the police department’s excellent work. Dr Horsfall asks The Star to publicize his gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Dudgeon
King Street
Frank Horsfall
Christian Endeavor
Wappen#ein
Horefall
Dudgeon
Arguments at Boise in Haywood Murder Trial
Idaho July 19. Judge Wood orders a recess to 2 o clock while he finishes examining authorities on admissibility of the Colorado deportations. Hawley to begin for the prosecution when court reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoise
Idaho
Haywood
Wood
Colorado
Hawley
McGraw Funeral Held For Mrs May I McGraw
Funeral services for Mrs May I McGraw wife of former Gov John H McGraw will be held at the family residence 1104 Firatav N tomorrow at 10 am Interment will be in Mount Pleasant cemetery Rev W A Major will conduct the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John H. McGraw
Chamber
May I. McGraw
Providence Hospital
Firatav. N
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
W. A. Major
Prostrations Reported During Philadelphia Parade
In Philadelphia on July 19 a heat wave sent about three thousand five hundred people to hospitals for heat prostration as the Elks parade wound through the city. Medical officials reported cases and stressed cooling and hydration needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Geeme Wre
Wanted in South Forgery Charge Against Adams
J B Adams a refrigerator salesman with offices in the Arcade building was arrested yesterday by City Detectives Ryan and McClurg on a forgery charge in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
J. B. Adams
Ryan and
McClurg
Zionist Coming Here to Seek Seattle Home
Alexander Granger formerly trusted aide of Dowie leaves Zion City with his family for Seattle to establish his future home. He headed Zion City’s business and financial affairs when Dowie died and objected to the appointment of a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexander Granger
Dowiie
Zion City
Seattle
Dowie
Tornado Strikes St Joseph Causes Floods and Damage
A tornado and heavy rain last night in St Joseph Missouri caused houses to lift from foundations tear up street car tracks and flood cellars in a night of thrilling experiences reported by United Press crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Boy 15 Beats Mother With Rocking Chair
Antone M aged 15 attacked his mother with a child's rocking chair after claiming a neighbor boy disrupted his game. The blow left the woman unconscious for hours. Antone was arrested, confined in county jail, and will face juvenile court for reform school placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone M
Corbett
Reform School
Murphy
Antone
Mra. Murphy
Burglar Tom Fay Escapes City Jail From Working Cell
Tom Fay, an ex convict serving a short sentence for disorderly conduct, pried bars from a working cell and escaped from the city jail last night. He squeezed through a 12 inch opening, climbed the yard fence, and remains at large with police unsure of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fay
Fay
Yester Way
Woodmen Prep for Head Camp Session in City
Woodmen of the World members in the city prepare for the head camp session meeting next Wednesday. The laws committee, chaired by W. B. Ames of Los Celos, holds daily sessions at the hotel. A public drill at Athletic park and a banquet at the Tacoma hotel are on the schedule with Gov. Albert E. Mead among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Laws
Ed Hotel
W. B. Ames
Los Celes
John Pattison
Colfax
Wash
M. F. Davia
Union
Ore
R. FE. Hanna
New Windsor
Colo
Albert E. Mead
Tacoma
Stealing Potatoes Arrest Targets Railroad Men
C. A. McLaughlin and M. J. Chappelle, both railroad workers, were arrested last night by Patrolmen Newman, Tate and Looker for stealing two sacks of potatoes on Western Avenue. The five masted schooner George F B Billings arrived yesterday from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. McLaughlin
M. J. Chappelle
Newman
Tate and
Looker
Western Ay
George FB. Billings
San Francisco
New Light Circuits Extend From Municipal Substation
Six new commercial circuits are being run from the municipal electric plant substation on Seventh Avenue to handle growing business. The lighting department is installing a new street lighting style using incandescent lamps of 40 candle power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Utilities Commission
Public Service Law
John E. Eustis
WM. McCarroll
WM. R. Wilcox
Gchairman
ED. M. Bassett
Milo R. Maltbie
Ryan- Belmont Traction
Municipal Electric
Seventh Av
Piper and Clancy Run Republic Conventio n Bosses of Seattle Gambler Ring
The article recounts the 1900 1902 Seattle Republican conventions with George A. Piper and John ny Clancy leading a powerful machine. It notes Clancy’s control of gambling profits and his clash with Frank H. Paul and J. D. Farrell, plus Riplinger’s comptroller nomination and a platform favoring municipal light plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VU. Piper
Johnny” Clancy
Thomas J. Humes
John Riplinger
J. W. Godwin
Clancy
Police Department
Mr. Smith
Piper
State
D. Farrell
Joe Smith
George A. Piper
Spe Hd
Humes
Frank H. Paul
Paul
Mr. Paul
R. M
Dick” Kinnear
Sixth Ward
Corporation
Ciminal Gambler
Butler Grill
Washington
J. D. Farrell
Seattle
Tom” Humes
W W. T. Scott
King County
Sam Rathbun
Riplinger
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Mrs. M'Graw
National Good Templars
Tot
Roosevelt
Papa
Mamma
Appy
Paper Milk Bottle Company
Health Department
Georgia
Calted Press
BIG New York
Ostrich Fark
A.Y.P. Architects
Stephen
OLD Renton
C. E
Francisco
Boise
United Press
M’graw
Star Special Service
Missouri
Ty United Press
Liberty
Wappenstein
Athletic Park
Naval Camp
Portard
Port Blakeley
Evergreen Park
Johnny" Clancy
First Ward
Ben Pincus
Bigemutt
Bailey
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