Mother Accused in Baby's Death at Mission Hospital
A fifth edition report details Dette Ellis, a 20 year old mother, alleged to have killed her one month and nineteen day old son Guy Alexander Ellis. A coroner inquiry noted she sought carbolic acid, a note to her sister mentions suicide, a tincture was found at the hospital, and the infant died after a postmortem showed a drug in the stomach. Investigations continue with potential sensational developments expected.
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Guy Almander Ellis
de Boto
Mission Hospital
Lida Rigby
Hoye
Dellaie
A. Kieemah
C. W. Compton
Bolster Bad Cause: Premier Decree Sparks Disorder
Parig reports a semi official assessment of a Premier decree ordering a tightening of the law of associations. In more than 50 departments Congre schools meet principal requirements, while ten persons were injured and nearly a hundred arrested. The authors fear anarchy and say the danger is from that, yet police say they can handle demonstrations.
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PARIG
Chaffee Finds Wilde Court Martial Led to Leniency
General Chaffee condemns the Manila court martial record of Captain Frederick Wilde finding it unjustly lenient. Wilde was found guilty of conduct unbecoming to the service for not preventing his soldiers from firing into a cockpit at Lincayen, sparking Filipino protests.
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Washington, D. C
Frederick Wilde
Manila
War Department
Wilde
Lincayen
Chaffee
Wilson's Life to Be Spared In Nicaragua Case
State Department cables that Dr Russell Wilson the young American who led a filibustering expedition in Nicaragua will have his sentence commuted or life spared. Senator Hanna and officials in Washington push for his release arguing the case warrants clemency amid diplomatic pressure and promises of liberty if he is treated as a hired escort in the expedition. The minister to Nicaragua delivered news to Senator Hanna who expressed cautious optimism and pledged continued effort for absolute freedom.
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Ington
D. C
States
McDoneld
Saece
Hanna
Nicaragua
Iorn
United States
Wilson
Ohio
King Edward Coronation Postponement Rumor Denied
The London Chronicle reports rumors of a coronation postponement due to King Edward's convalescence. Officials say there is no sensation and no change contemplated. ceremonies will be brief but proceeding as planned. Bulletin confirms the king's condition remains serious, with the wound still fatal factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Jamen
Edward
Morris Millionaire Merchant Nelson Morris Die Death
A clipped OCR note reports the suicide of A. M. Rotchs and mentions Nelson Morris, a millionaire merchant and son of the pork industry figure, in a terse historical obituary fragment with limited readable context.
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A. M. Rotchs
Nelson Morris
Messenger Boys Win Wage Increases in Chicago Strike
The striking messenger boys won a complete victory after three days of conflict. Late last night all affected companies agreed to grant wage increases, and the boys returned to work this morning as usual in Chicago.
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Chicago
Prohibitionists Meet Tomorrow at Collinge Hall
The prohibition county convention meets tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Collinge hall located at the corner of James Street and Second Avenue.
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Prohibition County
Collinge Hall
James Street
Second Avenuue
Fitz Gets Indignant Over Fake Championship Fight
In San Francisco the aftermath of a major fight splits opinion on its authenticity. Examiners claim the bout was a fake, citing sportwriter W W. W. Naughton who allegedly provided a letter to the mayor predicting the end. The letter reportedly came from a woman at Harbin Springs and was not opened until after the fight.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
W W. W. Naughton
Harbin Springs
Cholera Ravages Manchuria With Widespread Deaths
Hundreds die as Asiatic cholera spreads through Manchuria near St. Petersburg. Officials scramble to sanitize districts while the disease leaves countless orphans and risks famine from failed crops and disrupted families.
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Petersburg
Manchuria
Tracy 18 Seen Near Ballard
A rumor spread in Hatfard Saturday night that Tracy was seen near Meadow Point. An officer searched but could not identify the mysterious stranger. A city employee reported seeing a man with two heavy revolvers near Meadow Point. tracks were found but the man eluded capture.
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Tracy
Meadow Point
Marshal Hunt
Not in London Central News denies Chamberlain illness claim
Central News today emphatically denies a report that Secretary Chamberlain is seriously indisposed. It states his condition is so minor as to not be considered ill, dismissing the claim as unfounded and not reflective of his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Central News Today
Secretar Chamberlain
Chief Ames Arrested After Three Week Absence
Minneapolis July 18 Chief of Police Ames returned to the city after a three week disappearance and was arrested on bribery charges. He was arraigned with trial set for next week. He had previously faced a bribery count and was acquitted while another indictment remains. Detectives have been attempting to serve him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ames
City
Referee Named for Young Corbett McGovern Title Fight
Referee Jim Corbett was selected this afternoon to officiate the featherweight championship bout between Young Corbett and McGovern. The decision confirms Corbett's role for the anticipated clash, with both fighters preparing for the planned contest in New York.
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New York
Jim Corbett
Young Corbett
McGovern
Two Brooklyn elevated trains derail after near collision
A dramatic morning near-disaster on the Brooklyn elevated line left twenty people injured when two heavily loaded commuter trains moving on opposite tracks failed to slow for a curve. An excessive lean triggered a collision that ripped roof corners and shattered windows as cars teetered on the 46 foot drop to the street below.
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New York
Brooklyn
Five Men Stop Trolley Car Causing Severe Collision
Five men halted a trolley car by placing fencing on the rails near Rochester causing a flagman to be needed. A second car swung into the obstruction at high speed, triggering a heavy collision. Seven persons sustained serious injuries.
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Rochester
Rifle Range
Excursion by Capital City Steamer Draws Houseful to Olympia
The Seattle Press Club’s first outing to Olympia aboard the Capital City drew a mixed crowd. The trip showcased McNeil's Island prison from the shore, with a Timber Times vs P.I. baseball game won by the Times 12 to 4. Excursions to Tumwater Falls and other sights followed before returning to Seattle. A second trip to the San Juan Islands aboard the City of Seattle is planned for August 24.
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Seattle Press Club
Olympia
Capital City
Nigel
Seattle
Capital
United States Itentiary
McNeil's Island
Seattle Times
P.I
Athletic Grounds
Times
Tumwater Falls
Press Club
San Juan Islands
City of Seattle
Kimball Arrives at Nome With Mail and Gold Cargo
J S Kimball from Nome arrives with eight peers, mail sacks, and about 25000 dollars in gold aboard the Pacific Clipper. Geo D Gray of San Francisco reports cutter Bear, Centennial, and schooner Beste K at Nome. Fannie Adele sails for Candle Creek. Jesele K arrives from San Francisco after 60 days. Newsboy sails for Candle with miners supplies. Roanoke at St Michael and due back to Nome around July 18 for Beattie.
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John 8. Kimball
Pacific Clipper Line
Nome
Geo. D. Gray
San Francisco
Wing
Veavol
Bear
Centennial
Beste K
Kimball
Fannie Adele
Candle Creek
Jesele K
Newsboy
Candle
Roanoke
St. Michael
Beattie
Riots Erupt as Coal Miners Battle Non-Union Foes
In Wilkesbarre and Pottsville areas rioting breaks out during the three months’ anthracite strike. Union miners confront non union workers amid clashes. two men shot and several beaten. Authorities request state troops as unrest expands to Parkersburg and Indianapolis with legal actions and clemency talks pending.
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Langford
Bhenandeoah
Saengerbund Election Chooses Walla Walla for Next Meet
Thousands of Teutonic ancestry gathered for the Saengerbund election in Seattle with two Washington cities, Spokane and Walla Walla, contending to host next year. Walla Walla wins as the site, officers chosen include J. M. Fielder as president and A. Hipper as vice president. A parade, park singing contest won by Tacoma Saengerbund, and special excursions mark the close of the event.
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Madleon
North Pacific Saengerbund
Germania
Washington
Alla Walla
Spokane
Walla Walla
J. M. Fielder
A. Hipper
Portland
A. Blechschmidt
Whatcom
John Bachtold
E. Renee
Tacoma
EA. Fischer
Carl Neuen
Geattle
EF. Sieburg
Waa H Lueben
Second
Peneca
First Avenue
Yesterway
Bevcond Avenue
Madison Street
Tacoma Saengerbund
Eeen
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Pacific North West
Tracy impersonator beaten after theater mock Tracy
William Nixon known as a Tracy impersonator was beaten by Policeman Flannagan and bartender Joe Williams at the Alhambra theater after a street encounter. Nixon was taken to police headquarters, judged drunk, and ordered to serve 10 days in jail. Local sheriff Cudibhee had previously warned of a possible Tracy sighting on Maine Street.
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William Nixon
Alhambra Theater
Tracy
Alhambra
Nixon
Flannagan
Joe Williams
Thu
Wee
Ineama
Oregon
Safecoe
Star Saturday Afternoon
Julia Wheeler
Cudihee
Maine Street
Cudibhee
Jack Williams
Bathell
Odo
Jack
Wheeler
Williames
Williamese
Williams
George
Darby Claims He Was Robbed at Ballard Saloon
John Darby, a railroad man, reports that while drinking at the Eagle saloon in Ballard, he was robbed of 40 dollars in cash and a Northern Pacific time-check for 68.50. Marabal Hunt of Ballard is investigating the cane of pocket-picking. several saloon hangers-on are under surveillance.
Mine Cave-In Kills Superintendent In Le Roi Work
In a Le Roi mine cave-in at the 8000 foot level Laula A. Dunkle superintendent was killed by falling rock. Timber men William L. McDonald and Daniel Gunn were injured but expected to recover.
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Rossland
B. C
le Roi
Laula A. Dunkle
William L. McDonald
Daniel Gunn
Shawmut's Loading Difficulties at Tacoma and San Francisco
The Shawmut faces loading delays at Tacoma and San Francisco due to its enormous size. The vessel struggles to berth and handle coal cargo, slowing shipments and drawing concern from port authorities and shipping firms.
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Shawmut
Tacoma
San Francisco
Mortality Record James D. Wier Dies at 85
James D. Wier aged 85 died at 911 Jackson Street He was a member of Beattie Camp No 69 W O O W.
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James D. Wier
Jackson Street
Tremont Begins Pacific Voyage For Seattle Philippines Route
On July 28 in New York the American steamer Tremont set sail for a deep sea voyage via the Straits of Magellan toward the Pacific coast. Pioneer ship of the Boston Steamship Co, she starts a Seattle to Philippines service, a first class 640 foot vessel with 12,500 ton cargo capacity. Wheat prices in San Francisco reported at 114 1/2 to 115 cents.
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New York
Tremont
Maryland Shipbuilding
Straits of Magellan
Pacific Coast
Boston Steamship Company
Seattle
Philippines
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Della Ellis
Sid T
Dette Ellis Mur
France
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Packer
Fitz
Ballard
the Capitol
J. S. Kimball
Pottsville, Pa
Rice
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jackson
Bernard Rice
Indianapolis
Resnovest
Saengerbund
Madison Park
Scheurerman
Cherry Street
the Lion Clothing House
Men's Sox
Daria
Shane
Lion Clothing House
M. Gerber
First Ave
Corner Main
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Bloc
Second Avenue
Hinckley Block
I. Karman & CO
Darby Claims
R. T. Shannon
A. T. Shannon Grocery Co. Wholesale and Retail Outfitters
W.bhutchinson CO
Hughes’ Club House
Northwest
Hughes & Dunne
Beyond Ave
Speak of the Star
Safe Deposit Bidg
Queen City Laundry
Bell Street
Down Town
Fourth Ave
Pike
Worthwest
J. J. Haggerty
B. J. Brown
Avenu
Union Block
MacDougall & Southwicks
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