War Veteran Rose Describes Joseph Wax Killing and Court Drama
A war veteran named Rose testifies about the killing of Joseph Wax in 1633, detailing prior threats, an alleged self defense firing that emptied the gun, and subsequent accusations. The account covers his marriage, divorce pressures, and the impact on his family as witnesses recount the events and outcomes in court.
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Rose
Joseph Wax Wardall
Council
Prayn
Popenly
Joseph
Dr. Rose
Coroner's Inquest Reveals Night of Fatal Confrontation
Alfred E. Rose testifies at the inquest over a deadly encounter involving Joseph in a store near Pikest. Rose claims Joseph drew a revolver and threatened to kill him, leading Rose to defend himself with armed response. Rose remains in jail awaiting trial in the upper court.
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Joseph
Rowse
Rose
Jones Leaves Duwamish After Failed Incorporation Bid
George B. Jones of Duwamish announces departure after the village vote against incorporation. About 60 property owners attended last night's meeting at the village school, voting nearly ten to one against incorporation, citing higher taxes and no clear benefits. Jones previously operated the Pioneer bar. his saloon license was revoked two weeks ago following exposes in The Star.
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George BE. Jones
Duwamish
Jones
Pioneer
Star
Colman backs Hoge in county board candidates plan
Lawrence Colman urged Beattie commercial bodies and newspapers to unite behind two trusted business figures for county commissioners. He praised James D. Hoge and said selecting men of strong integrity could raise standards and prevent a slip into old routines, likening potential appointees to Seattle school board members.
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Beattie
Board of County Commissioners
Lawrence Colman
The
Star
Y M C A Sprinters Break Records From New York to Chicago
John Martin, 18, of the Chicago Oak Park Y M C A, won the relay with a quarter mile in 62 seconds and a fraction, delivering a greeting tube from Mayor McClellan to Chicago Mayor Gusse on the city hall steps. More than 2,000 runners participated as relays stretched from one to a mile and a half, routes lined with cheering crowds. The Chicago team, starting in South Bend, led most of the night, averaging the fastest pace of the meet at 1 hour 10 minutes for the final leg.
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Chicago
John Martin
la Sallest
Geo. B. McCrellan
Fred Gusse
Martin
Chicago Oak Park
South Bend
Ind
New York
Ponte
McClellan
Burglary Report At Maynard Ave Home
A burglar entered the home of K Kumiyuki at 315 Maynard Avenue between noon and 4 pm yesterday and stole a gold watch a fountain pen and five cents in small change. No arrests reported. Local police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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K.kumiyuki
Maynard Av
Clearings in Seattle Tacoma and Portland Totals Reported
Seattle clearings reach 1.604 million with balances 208 thousand. Tacoma daily clearings 625 thousand and balance 44 thousand. Portland shows 778 thousand clearings with 64 thousand balance.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Wardall Secures Lighting Funds Amid Council Sleep
West Seattle councilman Max Wardall pushed a 12000 dollar appropriation for a sub light station. He bypassed delays by presenting the bill to the clerk. the finance committee, asleep at the switch, approved it in a single title reading. Wardall defended the motion as a necessity despite tense debates over garbage operations.
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Max Wardall
4Th Ward
West Seattle
Wardall
Council
Murphy
Deak
Big Lone
Finance Committee
Counell
Wardal
Thursday at the White City Coupons and family day
A reader notice promotes a July 23 family outing to White City with coupon cutting and a day of activities. It mentions a pleasant grove area for picnics and evening strolls and urges parents to take children to enjoy the grounds and amusements.
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White City
Purse reported stolen on Seconday in Norwalk
Mrs. C. M. Doyle of 600 Roren Ave North reported a purse theft while walking along Sec onday yesterday. Thief took 10 dollars in cash and the bag contained valuable insurance papers.
Thief Breaks In At 207 Kilbourne Avenue
A thief entered 207 Kilbourne Avenue around 11 o clock at night, the resident Mrs Chane heard the intruder and notified authorities. Officer Theewalblad investigated but the thief fled before capture.
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Sheena Naenane Gresery
Kilbourne AV
Dairyman Sold Thin Cream Charged by City Health
On the complaint of Gunt Henderson a city health department official obtained three warrants against J C Burnham manager of the Northwest Dairy. He is charged with selling cream below 18 percent butter fat while the health department will monitor dairies to curb thin milk sales.
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Gunt Henderton
City Health Department
J.C. Burnham
Northwest Dairy
de Hruler
Health Department
When Is a Directoire Not a Directoire
United Press reports San Francisco society gossip over dress codes at Presidio balls. Mrs. P. W. Heck argues the side slit must reach the knee to qualify as a directoire, while other matrons dispute the standard. Mrs. Heck explains she left early due to her husband’s illness and denies pins were used to close the slit.
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San Francisco
P. W. Heck
Heck
Presidio
Presidio Heights
Triple Alliance May Be Formed
From St Petersburg dispatches United Press reports France and Russia agreed to aid Turkey if the sultan cannot crush the Macedonian uprising. England’s stance is uncertain but likely to join, with talks of a renewed Triple Alliance to preserve the balance of power in the Balkans.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
M. Touchard
Russia
Lsvotehy
France
Turkey
Europe
Balkan
England
Reval
Nicholas
Edward
Fallieres
Hnogland
Racing expert Watkins missing at Meadow track after arrest
J Arthur Watkins did not appear at Meadow track yesterday while Pinkerton detectives sought him there. His brother, Seattle fire department member, has failed to locate him for two days. The brother explains Watkins kept back winnings from a $45 bet on Adela B, a 50 to 1 shot, and planned to take a share from others’ tips to avoid commission.
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J. Arthur Watkins
Meadows Race Track
Pinkerton
Seattle
Watkins
J. W. Laveen
Adela B
Ba Sket
Wetking
Larsen
Eure
Snys Piverson Watkins
Larson
Adela R
Heartbroken Mother Seeks Lost Son Carl Hitner
Louise P Dutner of Denver seeks word of her son Carl Conrad Bitver who disappeared on October 15 1903. Authorities and attorney Isaac Dunn chase leads placing Bitver in Seattle with Charley Roadson party. Bitver 31, blue eyes light hair about 5 6, 100 pounds, inheritance tied to recent death.
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Denver
Louise P. Dutner
Carl Conrad Hitner
Carl Rit Ver
Isaac Dunn
Hitler
Seattle
Charley Roadson
Mra. Biteer
Carl Conrad Bitver
Cornell Graduate Confessed Embezzler Broken by Jail
William G C Pruyn a Cornell graduate and Dexter Horton & Co. bookkeeper, aged 28, lost resolve in county jail after a suspected embezzlement spree. Prosecutors expect penitentiary as bondman John A. Whalley notes a poker habit led to downfall. Pruyn admits short accounts but claims under $300.
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Cornell
William GC
Pruyn
Stetson
Dexter Horton & Co
The
Star
Whalley
Kenneth Mackintosh
Prayn
Seattle
Glen Falls
N. Y
John A. Whalley
John W., Whalley & Co
Burglary at Maynarday Avenue Home Yields Loot
A thief pried open a window at 716 Maynarday and used a pole to lift Albrecht's trousers from a chair. Rifling the pants produced a gold Elgin watch and $40 before the burglar left the items at the front door. A $90 reward is offered for the arrest.
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Albrecht
Maynarday
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James D. Hoge
Seattle School Board
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Aki He
Tim Star
Tormos
Faron Cnet
Vaork
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Adela KR
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F. F. Pruyn
Merchants’ National Bank
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