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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1910

Page

3

Judge orders new arrest in asylum case at 1302 Howell Street

Gilliam heard the case today and issued a bench warrant after twice sending his wife to the insane asylum. Sheriff Monge made the arrest. The testimony showed Danielis Daniels had three children and that the asylum authorities declared his wife sane on both occasions.

Ghee Cutter Howell St Gilliam Martin Abla Monge Mia Danielis R Daniels

Insane Slayer Escapes From Illinois Asylum Group Flees

Police search for Wade and Christopher and fellow inmate George Reynolds Johnson and Vicky after escaping by breaking a grate at the ward outing area. Kirby and Johnson recaptured. Wade at large. One inmate, Smith, is traveling toward Portland with others still unlocated. Wade, once jailed for murder in Jackson County, was transferred from Dallas and deemed dangerous.

Gamem Wade Christopher George Reynolds Johnson Vicky Kirby Johnson Smith Portland Dallas

Wheels Twins in Front of Train

A Philadelphia area incident reports a mother trying to save her twin babies as an Erie train approached. One infant died and the other disappeared after the car rolled 75 feet before being stopped. The mother, Mrs Joseph Mon, struggled to reach the children.

Rammo Ind Falls Issee Erie Joseph Mon

Land near York block offered for sale by Hanson Co

Fragmentary notice describes five acres of rich fertile land north of a location surrounded by a good place for a chicken coop. Hanson & Co. appears as the listing agent.

Hanson & Co Third York Block

Boy Thrown From Train by Stepfather In Albuquerque Case

Eleven year old Louie Roque was tied in a gunnysack, carried from Albuquerque to Denver, and hurled from a moving train. He escaped, reached a ranch, then went to police headquarters and told investigators his step father tried to dispose of him.

Denver Colo Louie Roque Albuquerque

Mackinaw Arrives with 200000 in Gold Bullion

The steamship Mackinaw reached port yesterday from Kotzebue Sound with 200000 dollars in gold bullion from Candle Creek digs. The voyage included a battle with ice between Capes Eschenberg and Kruzenstern, but the vessel prevailed. Local reports say Kotzebue Sound country shows greater promise and several large shipments are expected this season.

Tee Mackinaw Kotzebue Sound Candle Creek Capes Eschenberg Kruzenstern

Mother-in-law disturbs Louie over threats at home

Frank Louie, a Chinese cafe owner at the Hotel Kennedy, asked police for protection from his wife's parents Mr and Mrs R J Power of 310 Star Street. He said they had threatened him and Captain Bannick pledged patrol oversight for his safety near Ithay by Madison Street.

Frank Louie R. J. Power Hotel Kennedy Capt. Bannick Loule Sorrento Bannick Ithay Madison St

Japan to Annex Korea by August Amid Uprising Fears

Tokyo reports warn that Japan plans to annex Korea by mid August, triggering resistance from Koreans both at home and abroad. Officials privately acknowledge potential loss of identity and possible bloodshed as rebels abroad prepare to aid Korea.

Tokyo Korea Japan United Press Hawaii Anti Japanese League Neores United States Mexico

Crippen Suspect Crashes to Sea. Wireless Asked to Verify

Canadian police request wireless operators in Labrador to contact the liner Montrose to verify if Dr. Hawley H. Crippen and his alleged companion are aboard, amid London's doubt and Laneve and Bootland Yard admissions. The police seek confirmation of Crippen's true identity as the murder suspect.

Montreal Quebec Labrador Montrome Hawley H. Crippen London Belle Elmore Crippen Milo Ethel Claire Leneve Bootland Yard

Debs Is Critically Ill at Mayo Sanitarium

Eugene V. Debs former socialist presidential candidate is reported critically ill at the Mayo Brothers sanitarium in Rochester Minnesota. The hospital has not released details of his illness and visitors are barred. It is believed he may undergo an operation.

Rochester Minn Eugene V. Debs Mayo Brothers Hie Finess Debs

Water Shut Off Planned North of Lake Union and Canal

Water will be shut off in the Intermediate service main in all of the district north of Lake Union and the government canal except on sixth at N E south of E 46th at on Thursday July 28 from 9 am to 6 pm.

Lake Union Government Canal N. E

Unions Order General Strike Against Otis Elevator Work

Chicago officials disclosed a citywide strike affecting about 18 600 construction workers. The Building Trades Council issued the order after a jurisdictional dispute between elevator constructors and the Machinists union, with Otis Elevator backing the Machinists and the council backing the elevator constructors.

Chicago Building Trades Council Otis Elevator Company Elevator Constructors Machinists’ Union

Senator Owen in Seattle on personal business

United States Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma visits Seattle for a personal trip and will stay several days. He is identified as a Democrat and hopeful for democratic progress but remains politically quiet during the stay.

United States Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Seattle Owen

Democrat files for prosecutor in local race

Thomas R. Horner filed as a candidate for prosecuting attorney on the democratic ticket this morning becoming the first to file for the party. The day also saw republican filings from D. K. Sickles county clerk Sam Larson Beattle precinct constable and Ira Hinckley representative from the 46th district. An adjacent real estate ad offers 5 acres of rich loam land near Everett for 350 dollars cash with 5 dollar monthly payments and notes other tracts at 100 dollars per acre or more.

Thomas R. Horner Horner D. K. Sickles Sam Larson Beattle Ira Hinckley

Body Found in Gunny Sack May Be Missing Oregon Woman

The Newport beach case involves a woman found hacked to pieces and sewed into a gunny sack. Authorities suspect murder and seek to identify the victim, with suspicions it could be Miss Sophia Noise of Blodgett, a possible summer visitor.

Newport Ore Miss Sophia Noise Blodgett, Ore Lincoln County Oregon

Pisa Leaning Tower Doomed After Engineers Warn Collapse

In Pisa Italy royal engineers report the leaning tower is near collapse after foundation settlement. The structure’s tilt has grown eight inches and ringing the bell has been halted to avoid further stress. Built between 1174 and 1260 the 179 foot tower stands 13 feet off plumb and leans increasingly.

Pisa Italy Royal Engineers

Stadium 18 A Blaze Of Light In Tacoma Maneuvers

In Tacoma on July 27 United Press reports five powerful searchlights and 53 arcs with a total candle power of 716,000 illuminate the new Tacoma Stadium at night for military maneuvers under way.

Tacoma

Powder explosion claims eleven lives at La Tuque tunnel

July 27 report from Quebec details a powder blast during railroad construction. An axe opened a powder can triggering a fuse that detonated along a tunnel, killing eleven workers and leaving several others to narrowly escape. Only workers near the tunnel entrance survived.

Quebekc la Tuque

Wagner's Second Regiment Band Concert at Volunteer Park

Wagner's Second Regiment band will give a free open air concert at Volunteer Park this evening at o'clock.

Wagner Second Regiment Volunteer Park

Graves Dies From Morphine Overdose At Laurel Beach

Bridgeport reports Dr. Frederick C. Graves died yesterday from a morphine overdose at his Laurel Beach summer home. Authorities say the death is being investigated as a possible accidental overdose at the seaside residence.

Bridgeport Conn Frederick C. Graves Laurel Beach

Man Sane With Threatened Mother in Police Standoff

Robert Taylor, Spanish War veteran, ran amuck at his mother's home 121 Minor Ave N and held seven officers at bay with a loaded revolver before his arrest. Doctors found no insanity after a prior stroke. he faces disorderly conduct charges, with police attributing possible intoxication. Mrs Taylor, sister, brother, and a guest escaped the scene.

Dre. Miteneh Bourne Robert Taylor Taylor Laura Smith William Taylor Katherine Johnson

Busy Days for Convict Guards

The Fravel state road camp in Skagit county reports a new escape as convict William MacLaren seizes the chance to flee. Guarding 102 prisoners, seven officers failed to prevent the escape. MacLaren climbed a steep bluff with a year remaining on his sentence, after mixing his belongings with a partner’s to mislead the tracking dogs.

Bellingham State Road Fravel Skagit County William MacLaren Snohomish County 4A Bluff MacLaren

One Killed in Oregon Boiler Explosion

An explosion at the Coquille Mill and Mercantile company plant in Marshfield Oregon late last night killed engineer F B McCauley and seriously injured his wife Mrs McCauley, watchman Earle Steele, and others as the mill was left a total wreck according to United Press.

Marshfield Ore Coquille Mill & Mercantile Company F. B. McCauley

Property for sale near lakeside with panoramic views

One half acre priced at 750 dollars located within a half mile of the north city limits with south frontage and three abstracts free for easy lot sales. Terms include 75 dollars cash and the balance over a long time. Ole Hanson & Co. invite you to come in. third floor New York block.

Ole Hanson & Co New York

Foreman dies after saving others at lumber plant

Ed White, foreman of a Great Northern freight switching crew at Keystone Lumber, was crushed by a loaded lumber car and died after warning others. He spoke of bandaging his legs and avoiding tying up a passenger train. He tried to shield loaders from danger.

Tacoma Ed White Great Northern Keystone Lumber Company White Jack

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