Grocery Man Arrested in Assault Case and Prosecution Planned
Otto Guthman sales manager at National Grocery was arrested by City Detectives Adams and Corbett after 3 pm on a warrant by Mrs. Ida Ross charging him with criminal assault on her 17 year old daughter Beatrice during her Seattle visit. Prosecutor Mackintosh said he will prosecute, noting a four year pattern and a cited April 34 act in a Seattle lodging house. Separate case concerns Robert Collins of Compressed Air House Cleaning charged with seduction of Lottie Conrad, a London’s worker, who said Collins promised marriage. Deputy Miller supports conviction though Collins says he is recently married.
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Otto Guthman
National Grocery Company
Adams and Corbett
Gordon
Ida Ross
Spo
Guthman
Beatrice
Gushman
Mackintosh
Seattle
Wrnten
Robert Collins
Compressed Air
Beatrice Ross
Lottie Conrad
London
Nation
Trip to Ashford Summit Ends Safely After Perilous Climb
NAN BYXBEE reports a 37 member ascent to Ashford summit reaching 1 07 pm on Wednesday. Several narrow escapes occurred from falling boulders and a frozen trail while one participant was struck by rock and another fainted but finished the climb. The return to camp was delayed by danger, and two Kiser youths spent the night at the crater lighting red flares.
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Nan Byxbee
Ashford
Wash
Misa Woods
Chicago
Fanchion Borce
Seattia
Kiser
Camp Gossip at Mazama Camp Amid Snowy Antics and Yells
The Camp gossip recalls Mia Uikika Anderson leading joyful snow antics in sleeping bag toboggan runs as Fatty Parks operated the crank. Chas. E. Cutter misreads signs as Rainier appears where Tacoma stood. Mazama cook keeps up food jokes while dormitory girls charm camp life with playful chaos.
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Mia Uikika Anderson
Parks
Chas. E. Cutter
Mount Tacoma
Rainier
Moss
Senator Clark Lands Fraud Case Docketed in Supreme Court
Washington July 27 The case against Senator Clark Montana for fraud in public land appropriation was docketed in the supreme court this afternoon. The record spans 7000 printed pages. Portland Ore July 27 Congress man Williamson shown at Prineville when alleged conspiracies hatched. The defense admitted the fact though it was disputed at prior trial.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Supreme Court
Portland. Ore
Williamson
Prineville
Water Shut Off In Belmont to East Park District
Water will be shut off Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the district bounded by Belmont Avenue north to Bellevue Avenue north and Denny Way to East Park Drive.
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Belmont Avenue
Bellevue Avenue
Denny Way
East Park Drive
Yellow fever cases rise in New Orleans quarantine tightens
New Orleans reports several new yellow fever cases with no deaths. The quarantine is strengthened and detention camps around the city are now in operation.
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New Orleans
Six Italians Dead as NYC Passenger Train Strikes Crew
A New York Central passenger train struck a gang of track workers in Amsterdam New York on July 27 killing six Italians. The men had moved aside to avoid a freight train.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
New York Central
Notable Officials Board M With Mexico Steamer Arrival
The steamer Mexico carried President Shonts and Chief Engineer Stevens and was met by Governor Magoon and other officials who accompanied the party to Panama. In Cherbourg the Kaleer Wilhelm der Grosse departed at 1 50 pm with M. Witte the Russian peace plenipotentiary aboard amid fog delays and late arrival compared to the Japanese.
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Colon
Mexico
Shonts
Stevens
Magoon
Panama
Cherbourg
M. Witte
Washington, Dh
State Department
Investigation Begins Into Bennington Explosion In San Diego
The cruiser Chicago arrived with Admiral Goodrich and ordered a special board to investigate the Bennington disaster. Lt Cmdr Bartlett chairs the investigation with Halstead Moody among members as sessions start. Victims total 62 with Paymaster's Clerk Metius dead. cases include Hallett Bakersfield Nieman Vallejo Greis Toledo and Miller Denmark listed among the serious ones.
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San Diego
Cal
Chicago
Pacific Squadron
Admiral Goodrich
Bennington
F .W. Bartlett
A. A. Halstead
B.C. Moody
Board of Inquiry
Board of Investigation
Metius
G. H. Hallett
Bakersfield
P. Nieman
Vallejo
L. A. Greis
Toledo
Fred J. Miller
Denmark
Ballard to Get New Masonic Temple Site Planned
Ballard reports a special lodge meeting approving purchase of Third and Broadway property to build a brick Masonic temple. The site would serve as the headquarters for orders from nearby towns as far as Everett if a reasonable price is found.
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Ballard
Masonic Lodge
Third and Broadway
Masonic Orders
Here
Everett
Signature dispute over a woman's handwriting in petty larceny case
Sarah Graham accused George Laughlin of petty larceny dated June 19. Trial before Justice P. V. Davie ended with Laughlin fined $50 and costs. case appealed. Mrs Granum testified Laughlin bought a store for $30, paid $5, then denies debt. Experts Parkes and Stacey disagreed on authenticity of Granum's signature. further review expected in higher court.
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George Laughlin
Justice P. V. Davie
Laughlin
Costa
Granum
Des Moines
Experta Parkes
Stacey
Fleet National
Dexter Horton Banks
Warks
Mutiny Trial For 2500 Sailors and Soldiers
Soviet era dispatches report a wide conspiracy among Pobidonost mutineers at Sevastopol bringing 2600 sailors and soldiers to treason trials. The Potemkin crew acted hastily and the plan was uncovered leading to arrests and court martiales. The articles also note battles and peacemaking talks in Korea and Russia Japan naval movements.
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Sevastopol
Pobidonost
Black Sea
Potemkine
Enemies Seek To Wreck Plant Debate Over City Lighting
Citizens question municipal light plant spending on street lights in Seattle. Papers advocate better lighting while warning about bill costs and who pays the final bill. The debate centers on funding from taxpayers versus plant consumers and the city council’s responsibility.
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Citheens
Seattle
Bennington Boat Explosion Survivor Describes Onboard Scene
Raymond E. Davis recounts being on the Bennington bridge when the explosion struck. He writes to his mother Elizabeth M. Davis that he cannot describe it now, calling the event terrible, and notes he has served on the boat since the accident.
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Raymond E. Davis
Sow
Young Davis
Escaped Criminal Brought Back After 12 Years
United States Deputy Marshal Stringer travels to Lone Angeles to retrieve Harry Leonard, convicted in 1892 of counterfeiting and sentenced to seven years. Leonard escaped during transport to Detroit’s federal house of correction and vanished until now. He is to return to complete his term, with possible additional time.
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Stringer
Lone Angeles
Harry Leonard
Federal
McNeil’s Island
Leonard
McNell’s Island
Federal House of Cor
Detroit
Mich
Los Angeles
City street lighting tax debate faces levy versus consumer impact
The council weighs funding street lighting through a full city levy or shifting costs to municipal customers. Officials argue a city financed plan keeps rates lower and preserves the lighting plant, while charging consumers could raise rates and drive patrons to private firms. The city already uses 1 mill tax, funds construction, and plans 200 existing lights with 600 more soon.
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Seattle Electric Company
Son Arrests Mother Over Welfare Claim at Waldorf
James Foye, confidential clerk for Charles Gates, had his mother arrested after she stopped him entering the Waldorf-Astoria to demand support. He disowned her as his mother, calling her his father's divorced wife, and said he would have her arrested again if she returns. She lives in a bare Park Avenue room and is poverty stricken.
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New York
James Foye
Charles G. Gates
Waldorf-Astoria
Faye
Park Avenue
Ishe
Pretty Shoplifter Annie Carson Arrested on Shoplifting Charge
Annie Carson, 20, arrested Thursday afternoon in the ion Marche on a shoplifting charge. Taken to the police station by Detective Ada, lace was found on her person during a search.
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Annie Carson
Ion Marche
Ada
Cruelty Verdict In Horse Case For Kilmer And McCleain
A jury in Justice P V Davis court found W H Kilmer and Roy McCleain guilty of cruelty to animals after short deliberation. Judge Davill will sentence them on Thursday. They were arrested by Humang Officer Vaupell following watchdog police inquiry into horses kept for private gain. Kilmer and McClain and Morris Gage faced separate charges related to the same matter.
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W. H. Kilmer
Roy McCleain
Justice
P. V. Davis
Davill
Kilmer
McClain
Humang
Vaupell
Morris Gage
Gage
Flat Rate For Houses Lighting Debate Continues
The lighting committee debates a universal residential rate at the city light plant. They favor a flat charge, proposing 1 to 10 cents for the first 20 to 30 hours and 4 to 6 cents beyond that. They aim to simplify bills and shield small consumers from steep charges, while ensuring city revenue. The panel rejects a sliding scale, noting most residences burn lights similarly. Racing officials warn betting funds drive races, tying racing revenue to bookmaking.
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Seattle Electric Company
Weather forecast headline for tonight and next day
Forecast calls for a threatening evening with cooler air and a brisk, gusty wind from the west. Some areas may see fair conditions later, with light to fresh west winds settling across the region.
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