Thompson Is Set Free After Hidden Release
Thompson, freed by Judge Emory's decree, left the jail quietly at 5 3 yesterday. He bought a shirt and dined with his father and Oscar Thompson, then visited Steilacoom, planning several days away. Officials discuss an appeal while relatives in Georgia and Florida await his movements and any further court actions.
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Gayer
G P Emory
Oscar Thomp
Col Thompeon Wales
A. P. Calhoun
Chester
Lt Thompson
Pieale
Georgia
Florida
Feomocon
State Penitentiary
Ecema
Phere County
Wapeai
Betes
Wreck of British Steamer After Rock Collision Near Hong Kong
United Press reports a British steamer struck a rock off a US island near Capsimun and wrecked. Eighty natives aboard were saved after the incident. The ship, a 2299 ton iron screw steamer, was built at Glasgow for Hongkong service. Separate reports state the Roumea Constanza and Greek steamer Mikael had exchanges of damage and rescues at the port, with three crew injured.
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United Press
Hongkong
Canton
Capsimun
Macav
Glas Eyed
Roumea Constanza Hase
Bot Ber
Fire at Smelter Destroys Property Worth Thousand
A fire last night at the smelter caused about $5,000 in damage destroying copper plant work and the roof of the building. Prompt action by the united crew and local authorities limited further loss as repairs begin.
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United Press
Huston United
Death by suicide reported in California visit of son
United Press reports B. C. June a IB retired Presbyterian committed suicide at home in California. He shot himself in the head as his son was en route to visit, ending the life in a tragic act.
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United Press
B. C
14 Killed in Collision at Roccaptetra Station
A pilgrim passenger train and a freight train collided at Roccaptetra station. Fourteen people were killed outright and about 60 injured, many critically, as debris and wreckage blocked the area. Officials contained the blaze and a catastrophe was averted.
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United Press
Rome
Roccaptetra Station
Aia
Soldier accuses friend of theft at Fort Lawton
Corporal Ernest G. Shepard of Company H Third Infantry swore out a complaint against fellow soldier Frederick C. Kirkwood for allegedly taking three suitcases of clothes and a gold watch and chain. Shepherd, acting as a quartermaster clerk, arranged for Kirkwood to take his place while he planned a hunting trip and left him with all keys. On return, he found the trunk opened and items bought in China missing.
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Ernest G. Shepard
Third Infantry
Fort Lawton
Frederick CC. Kirkwood
Shepherd
Kirkwood
China
Committee Reports on City Finances and Taxation Increases
The executive committee of the special taxation group reports that city spending exceeds revenue and criticizes the large city engineer staff. It urges economies through clerical reductions and fixed expenses tied to business growth, citing Polk Directory comparisons from 1904 to 1907 and noting sharp rises in population, fire, street, police, and engineer departments, plus higher valuations and levies. It endorses transferring more county poor relief work to associated charities.
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Special Taxation Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Polk Directory Co
Polk Directory
Fire Department
Tnereane
Engineer
Burglar Suspected as Man Entered Kanen Home
C D Douglas of Buena Vista Apartments on Belmont and Olive saw a man he believed to be a burglar enter John Kanen’s residence at 1630 Belmont Ave. Douglas called police and tried to trap the intruder. Patrolman J E Smith rushed to the scene but the man escaped.
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C. D. Douglas
Buena Vista Apartments
Belmont Av
Olive
John Kanen
Douglas
J. E. Smith
Kanen
W. A. Cady
Baker Ayr
King St
Cady
D. H. Adam
Mason Hotel
Safe and Sane Fourth Planned by City Officials
Acting Chief of Police Irving Ward and Mayor John Miller announce strict fireworks restrictions for the Fourth of July. Officials warn against bombs cannon crackers exploding canes and revolvers to prevent damage and fires. A downtown focus on preventing streetcar track explosives is emphasized with plans for a quiet celebration at Woodland Park featuring speeches by Dr M A Matthews and Dr W B Riley, plus athletic events and aquatic activities for youths and boaters.
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Irving Ward
John Miller
Anont
Ward Asso
Miller
Woodland Park
M. A. Matthews
W. B. Riley
Minneapolis
Norris
Hollo
P. 1
Inherited Millions but Has No Time to Waste
New York on June 9 Star Special Service Peter Cooper Hewitt a multi millionaire uses his life a workshop inventing and driving results His latest inventions include a mercury vapor lamp a static converter and a new eight cylinder motor He predicts the eight cylinder motor on ships could cut transatlantic travel to about 30 hours between Liverpool and New York
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Star
New York
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Hewitt
Liverpool
Montana ends contract plan at penitentiary
Briefs note Montana abolishes the contract system at the state penitentiary. A Moscow Idaho theatre is reported destroyed by fire. William Matson of Frisco is named Sweden’s consul for California Oregon and Washington. A La Grande Oregon brewery will convert to a cannery under prohibition. Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad placed in receivership. Spokane sheet metal workers vote for open shop.
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Montana
Moscow
Idaho
William Matson
Frisco
Sweden
Califor
Oregon
Washington
la Grande
Ore
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Spokane
Struck a Girl by Marine Roland Coons Arrested
United States marine Roland Coons was arrested by Patrolman Sisler after assaulting Opal Bunt at Ballard. He was held at the city station while the injured woman was to be examined at the police matron's home. Two bystanders restrained Coons until officers arrived following the morning 1 am report.
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Roland Coons
Sisler
Opal Bunt
Ballard
Coon
Mise Monies
Firetav
Pike
Coons Fe
Coons
Bretanders
Flood Devastation Leaves 6000 Homeless in Topeka
Early June reports indicate 6000 people homeless in Topeka Kansas after a major flood. Water continues to rise with fears for property destruction as trains and rail service are halted and the path of the flood extends downstream.
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United Press
Topeka
Kas
Trial of actor Hitchcock in New York court
Sidney Chanler, counsel for William Chanler, says Chanler will testify in the Raymond Hitchcock trial. Elsie Voecks testifies she is 15, corroborating some Von Hagen statements. The clerk of the Lambs' club testified Hitchcock reserved a room December 17 and kept it six days. The judge denies the motion to dismiss the case. dates on indictments are adjusted from December 22 to on or about December 15.
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United Press
New York
Sidney Harris
William Chanler
Lewis Stuyvesant Chaniler
Chanler
Raymond Hitchcock
Helen von Hagen
Long Island
Chane R
Hitchcock
von Hagen
Elsie Voecks
Hitch
Lambs’ Club
Andoctors’ Club of
Goft
Agalistant
GarvYan
Pioneer Association Holds 25th Reunion at Madison Park
The Pioneer Association of the state met at Madison Park with Judge T. H. Cann presiding. Robert C. Hill of Port Townsend was elected president, Edgar Bryan reelected secretary for 11th term, and William M. Calhoun named treasurer. The group fixed mid June as permanent reunion dates, rejected changing eligibility from 1870 to 1875, and plans to purchase land in front of their hall. 26 members since last roll call. Thomas W. Prosch gave an obituary for Dr. Whitworth. Mayor Rhinehart and Judge Gann were elected trustees to fill vacancies.
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Pioneer Association of the State
Madison Park
T. H. Cann
Robert C. Hill
Port Townsend
Edgar Bryan
William M. Calhoun
C. B. Bagley
Thomas W. Prosch
Dr. Whitworth
W. B. Rhinehart
T. H. Gann
Acaneien
Amendment Put to Test In Seattle Franchise Suit
The legality of the municipal purchase clause in a street railway charter is tested as Miles P ne and Ida B. Ben file suit in Superior Court. They seek to compel Beattle Electric Co to accept a franchise including the purchase provision for the South Allis extension. A temporary restraining order barring actions on the franchise was issued pending a Saturday hearing.
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Ameminen
Miles Pne
Ida B. Ben
14Th Ward
Beattle Electric Co
South Allis
Wardall & Wardall
Max Wardall
1Éth Ward
Attorney Wardail
Morris
Ite Merita
Board of Public Works
Alki Point
Miller
Indicted for Land Frauds Reach Eastern Oregon Politicians
A federal grand jury returned seven indictments against 11 eastern Oregon residents charging conspiracy to defraud the government of 30 000 acres of unallotted Indian lands in Umatilla county. Prominent defendants include J H Raley and Wim Stusher of Pendleton along with Alonzo Knotts John W Crow John M Wynn Wm Cawell C W Mathews John Vert and others Bailey Roses Samuel Olmstead and Wm Rahe are listed among lesser defendants. The government plans trials with its legal representatives.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Umatilla County
Pendleton
J. H. Raley
Wim, Stusher
Morrow
Umatilla
Alonzo Knotts
John W. Crow
John M. Wynn
Wm. Cawell
C. W. Mathews
John Vert
First National Bank of
Bailey Roses
Samuel Olmstead
Wm Rahe
Great Northern line may reopen for traffic by tomorrow noon
Local officials say the Great Northern line could be open by tomorrow noon after repair work in Montana. Weather conditions determine whether the Northern Pacific line clears for traffic.
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Great Northern
Brown
Montana
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Northern Pacific No. 3
Pocatello
Escape of Pacific hospital patient McBride from custody
W. P. McBride an insurance agent of 109 12th av N escaped the Pacific hospital yesterday and is still at large. A friend M G Conrad reports McBride is in a precarious state and may harm himself. Police issued orders to outgoing patrols to watch for the 53 year old man at about six feet ten inches tall.
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White
W. P. McBride
12Th Av. N
Pacific Hospital
M. G. Conrad
Mebride
McBride
Suffragists Plan Battle in Democratic Denver Convention
Chicago reports that suffragists abandon Republican hopes, planning a dignified request for release and reserving their efforts for the Democratic convention in Denver. Leaders, noting slow Republican action, announce a firm strategy aligned with Bryan.
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United Press
Chicago
Denver
Bryan
Webster Detective George Smith Sentenced For Extortion
George Smith claiming to work for Webster Detective agency was sentenced to 30 days on the chain gang for disorderly conduct. Patrolman Alvey arrested him after Mrs. Matilda Wallin accused extorting $5 by promising to help release a jailed woman known as Swede Annie. Beebe testified he would have paid $5 if Smith returned.
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George Smith
Webster Detective Agency
John B. Gordon
Matilda Wallin
W. T. Alvey
Smith
W. H. Beebe
North Seatle Heating Co
Beebe
Alvey
Funeral Services for Mary S Filmore E Gordon and Myrtle Preston
Funeral services for Mary S Filmore were held at Butterworth & Sons chapel this afternoon at 2. Burial followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery. E Gordon’s services are set for Wednesday at 2 at the residence with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Myrtle Preston’s funeral was at the Christian church at 1 30 this afternoon and the body shipped to Blaine Washington for interment.
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Mary S. Filmore
Chapel of
Butterworth & Sons
Mount Pleasant
E. Gordon
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Myrtle Preston
Christian Church
Blaine, Wash
Death notices listing Buist Gordon Wenner and White
Gladys Buist died at 2621 Fifth Ave. May. Remains shipped to Centralia by Butterworth & Sons. Elizabeth Gordon aged 68 died in this city in June. Edward Wenner aged 53 died in this city. Remains at Bonney-Watson parlors. James W. White aged 61 died in this city in June. Body shipped to Eugene Oregon for burial by Bonney-Watson.
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Gladys Buist
Thomas M. Buist
Fifth Av
Centralia
Butterworth & Sons
Elizabeth Gordon
Edward Wenner
Bonney-Watson Company
James W. White
Eugene
Ore
Water Rising Across Kansas City Flood Strains Rail Freight
Reports from Kansas City indicate no improvement as the Missouri and Kaw rivers rise further flooding land. Railroads including Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and Santa Fe refuse to accept freight due to uncertain passage. Homes along both banks are swept from foundations and residents flee to safety as forecasters warn the crest could come tomorrow.
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United Press
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Seacoma Beach Lots Boast Rapid Rail Value Boom
Promotion claims Seacoma Beach real estate will double in value within a year with an electric railway to Tacoma. Advertises waterfront lots with spring water, beach, park, and trails plus boat service and steamers Venus schedules. Contact Charles E. Crane at 420 Alaska Building by telephone for purchase.
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Tacoma
Venus
Chas
E. Crane
Mgr
Alaska Bldg
Tel
Ind. Sera
Mainaoa
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Saek
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Chee Beyer
Seattle
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Mohmand
Wilcocks
Readhes
Ashanti
Jas. Willcocks
Fredlund, Hornberg & Larson
Pike St
King
Program of Sports
Young Men's Christian Association
Grammar Wee) Athletic League
Greenlake
Amherst
Second Avenue
Pine Street
U. B. Marine
Actor Hitchcock
Pioneers’ Association
Lake Washington
Councilman
Century Furniture Co
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Spring St
Missouri
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