Bulldog Attacks Lead to Man's Severe Injuries
In a Bunamish valley field, George Patrick battled a defending bulldog while being attacked by his neighbor Mrs. Andrew Grzech and her husband. Patrick suffered severe leg injuries and scalp wounds, later deemed possibly fatal. Grzech was jailed, and deputies responded to the violent scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Patrick
Andrew Grzech
Patrick
Bunamish Valley
Demetch
Breget
Luther Mills
Stewart Campbell
Herbert Beebe
Hodge
Duwamish Valley
Minister Convicted of Assault in Seattle Case
Rev George A Symington rector of St John s Episcopal Centralia pleaded guilty in Seattle to second degree assault involving immoral conduct. He faces 1 to 10 years in penitentiary and is jailed awaiting transfer. Belford a 22 year old complainant testified. The case was handled to limit publicity and no testimony was taken. Symington described as a nervous wreck muttering about his wife and three daughters. The offense occurred in Seattle during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Symington
St. John's Episcopal Church
Centralia
Seattle
C. H. Belford
Symington
Rev. Symington
Severa
Holm
Belford
Gay
Bishop Keator
Swat That Pesky Fly In Seattle Push To a Flyless City
A bulletin from the bureau of entomology warns flies carry disease such as typhoid and cholera infantum. It urges Seattle residents to kill flies now while they are active and to prepare screens to prevent fly breeding as 7,000,000 germs may be on a fly's feet. The Star promises more coverage on the fly pest and encourages immediate action to reduce the city’s fly population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bureau of Entomology
Seattle
Various World and Local News Items
A collection of brief reports covers a shallow Allegheny River drowning attempt, a dying New York political secretary, the death of publisher Karl Baedeker's heir, Stratford hotel ties, a banker’s daughter theft suit loss, Guernsey cattle sale prices in Philadelphia, Miss Kane Umezawa's graduation as a Japanese deaconess, and David A. Sullivan's bank testimony listing minimal possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David A. Sullivan
The
Mechanics’ and Traders’ Bank
Baby Drowns in Shallow Porterville Pool
A 10 month old girl, unable to walk, crawled from her mother and was found drowned in a pool of water about four inches deep in Porterville. The incident occurred on a June day as reported by the local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville
Cal
A. T. Doutel
McCarthy Seeks Word On Daughter In Dreamland Fire
Mrs. M. T. McCarthy of San Francisco has not received a reply to a telegram sent to New York police asking whether her daughter died in the Dreamland amusement fire at Coney Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
M. T. McCarthy
New York
Coney Island
Betty Graham Offers The Star Money For A Seat
Betty Graham rides the South Seattle car tonight between 5 and 6 30 p m carrying an order on The Star for 5 dollars to hand to the first man who gives her a seat. She says it is growing almost too easy to give away The Star money and urges watchfulness on the South Seattle cars tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Graham
Seattle
Betty
Baroness Uchida May Leave Capital Home
Society notes say Baroness Uchida may depart the capital as her husband the baroness’s baseador from Japan is expected to be recalled to make room for Vice Admiral Uryu of the Japanese navy. She is praised as a fine example of Japanese beauty and is Bryn Mawr educated, daughter of a wealthy shipbuilder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uchida
Japan
Uryu
Bryn Mawr
Maderos Men Lose Battle Near Palonio de San Antonio
Los Angeles telegram says liberals under General Ragín and Ondiveros defeated Madero's federal forces in a Saturday engagement near Palonio de San Antonio Chihuahua. About 200 liberal troops repelled a larger federal column. casualties reported as heavy on the federal side with no dead listed for liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Francisco
Madero
Liberal Party
Fiys
Paionia de San Antonio
Chihuahua
Maderoieta
Palonio de San Antonio
Pastor J M Wilson to Leave Westminster Church
After eight years of service Rev J M Wilson announced he accepted a call from Wilmet Presbyterian Church in Chicago. He will begin his new duties July 2, having increased membership from 200 to 700 during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wilmet Presbyterian Church of
Chicago
Children Treasured Carnations from President Taft
Washington June 5. Children who took part in Children’s day exercises at All Souls Unitarian church yesterday are today treasuring carnations given by President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
All Souls Unitarian Church
Taft
The Star Pink Edition Brings Late Eastern News
Readers are urged to grab The Star Pink for late night Eastern news up to 7 p.m. The edition features sport news and gossip, with a playful note about the strap ride home and the convenience of five per hang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiber
The
Star
State closes bribery case against ex police chief
The state’s case against ex chief Charles Wappenstein ends after 10 am as defense outlines a line denying accepting bribes for permitting vice operations. Witnesses include Chief Bannick Senator Nichols and Robert W. Boyce who testifies on conversations with Wappenstein and Tupper.
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Tupper
Gerald
Charles W. Wappenstein
Chhief
Will H. Morris
Ohto
Bannick
Ralph Nichols
Robert W. Boyce
Rmer
Wappenstein
Ward
Nichols
Paris
Boyce
Taft
Mexican Ex-Minister Tour Arrives in St Louis on Secret Mission
Jose Yves tour, former Mexican finance minister, and Guillermo Landa y Betandon, ex-governor of the federal district, arrived in St Louis on a secret mission en route to Canada. Landa voiced belief Gen. Jao Reyes will be a strong factor in the upcoming national election and that only a strong president can bring peace, though Diaz remains unmatched in strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It. Louis
Jose Yvestour
Mexico
Guillermo Landa Y Betandon
Diaz
Canada
Landa
Jao Reyes
Gen. Reyes
Alaska coal claims cancelled for failure to patents
Sixty eight coal claimants in the Mackey group near Homer Alaska were told to show cause within 60 days at Juneau land office why their locations should not be cancelled for failing to apply for patents within three years after locating the claims. Notables include Postmaster Stewart former Lighting head Arma former Councilman Kistler and Rep J O Rudene of Skagit amid unissued indictments and rumors of Michigan Development Co backing the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey Coal Group
Alaska
Cook Inlet
Homerspit
Juneau
Mer
Stewart
Arma
Kistler
J. O. Rudene
Skagit
Michigan Development Co
Old Jim Ballard Fire Horse Celebrates Nineteenth Birthday
Ballard’s veteran fire horse known as Old Jim celebrated his nineteenth birthday with a bran mash and candies. The long serving animal pulled the hose cart in the first volunteer department and remains one of the department’s oldest and smartest horses. He enjoyed posing for a Star photographer and remains eager for fires and children's company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Jim
Ballard
Jim
California
Interview with Ben Reitman on Anarchy and Socialism
Freddie, the Office Boy, recounts a morning interview with anarchist Ben Reitman in a hotel room. Reitman discusses differences between anarchism and socialism, his view on judges, and his life as a tramp with 20,000 anarchists in Seattle estimated. Emma Goldman is noted as 42 and active in anarchism since age 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Reitman
Anarchy
Young Freddie
Emma
Goldman
Reitmase
Fresno
Reitman
Wladero
Diaz
Seattle
Emma Goldman
Russia
Rochester
Haymarket
Were to Wed This Week Now They Are Dead
Salt Lake City’s June 5 report says only Vera Brown’s body was recovered as divers and wreck searches locate five more victims from a saiiboat capsize during a party honoring Vera Brown and Edward Holmes who planned to wed this week. The dead include Edward Holmes 25 Frank Brown 23 Vera Brown 21 Helen Brown 17 Sherwood Raymond 5 Benjamin Raymond all residents of Salt Lake City.
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United Prees
Salt Lake City
Vera Brown
Utah Lake
Galilee
Miss Brown
Edward B. Holmes
Edward Holmes
Frank Brown
Helen Brown
Sherwood Raymond
Benjamin Raymond
Five Thousand Men Quit Work in Vancouver Strike
United Press reports five thousand workers halted duties in Vancouver British Columbia following a carpenters union dispute. Most building work stopped though broad business flow remains, with printers, railway workers, and others not joining due to international agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
United Press
8. C
Jurfe
Carpenters’ Union
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Pickpocket Seizes Day at Fortuna Park Picnic
Deputy Sheriff Kenney deputized a bystander to arrest a suspected pickpocket at Bottlers' union picnic at Fortuna Park across Lake Washington yesterday. The supposed thief and the victim vanished, despite a night of heavy drinking and general revelry with few arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Bottlers’ Union
Fortuna Park
Lake Washington
Kerney
Preacher Starved Wife Says Husband Felt Himself Divine
Mrs. Cora Priest Keffer states Lu el J Keffer starved her while believing himself divine. She recounts his preaching as evangelist and wandering to support himself, and their marriage on May 29 1907 with daughter Norma. New colored official Washington June 5 reports Senate Judiciary committee favorably on William H Lewis Massachusetts for assistant attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Priest Keffer
L@uel J. Keffer
Keffer
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
William H. Lewis
Massachusetts
United States
Judge Empanels Special Jury In Lumber Trust Probe
United States District Judge K. M. Landis forms a special jury to investigate the lumber trust. Secrecy surrounds the proceedings as authorities guard details and instruct jurors not to discuss the cage or the investigation with anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
United States
K. M. Landis
Lumber Trust
Taft Worried Over Senate Outlook on Canadian Reciprocity
Washington June 5 The administration fears the Canadian reciprocity bill faces discouraging Senate prospects. Friends say even strong Taft allies in the Senate show little enthusiasm and do not disguise opposition to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Senate
Rebels Elect Leader as Mosby Contends for Command
Capt. Henry James announces an election tomorrow to choose a leader for rebel forces in San Diego. Capt. John Mosby, who recently left Tecarte Hospital and joined the rebels, will be the other candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Diego
Cal
Henry James
John Mosby
Tecarte
No Whiskers for Los Angeles Cops
Los Angeles police chief John Sebastian issues an order to shave facial hair before Monday duty. Sergeant Portmeyer and Property Clerk Matuski Wise are cited in the colorful briefing as resisting the change and boasting their mustaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Los Angeles
John Sebastian
Portmeyer
Matuski Wise
Chicago police rebut Delaney confession in McNamara dynamiting link
Chicago police discredited the purported confession of John Delaney from Muskogee Oklahoma. They say no viaduct was blown up in Chicago in February 1907 and that Delaney’s statement linking John McNamara to several dynamiting cases is not supported by evidence.
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Chicago
John Delaney
Muskogee
Okla
John McNamara
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Canine
Grech
Mr. Dozetch
Dogetch
Pit Eeu RG
George Giltitlan
Allegheny River
John B. McGoldrick
Dick Croker
Berlin
Karl Baedeker
Guide Books
Essiingden
Wurtemberg
Adhe Stratford Hotel
Pasquale Schiavone
Philadelphia
Guernsey
Frederick Philips
Mortimer F. Plant
Tondon
Conn
Kane Umezawa
New York School of Deaconesses
South Seattle
Chihua
Morrie
Gill
Gil
Morris
Cornelimen Blaine
Wardall
Denney
Health Department
Ed Benn
Aberdeen
Murphy
Shipley
Main
Tepper
Minneapolis
Appy
Mike Powers
United Free
Anne W. Wuelsten
LOS Ang&les
B. H. Conners
A. T. Maple
Ira Bender
Hall of Records
Job Harriman
Horten
Freddie
Norma
Wew
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