Woman slain near Blaine as search for killer continues
United Press reports a murder near Blaine spurred a nightlong hunt for a man believed involved in the stabbing of Mrs. T Morrison. Residents fear lynching if the suspect is found. a deputy search covers woods and roads while a daughter describes a dark clothed man about five feet six.
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Puget Sound Fortifications and Torpedo Boat Plans
Congress contemplates funding to strengthen Puget Sound defenses including eight torpedo boats and coast artillery upgrades. Proposals specify new fortifications and mine protection with a total appropriation around 84 060 1 4? million. East coast sentiment and completion timelines influence the measure.
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Washington Buds Midsummer Directoire Wedding in DC
Washington D C June 16 Mise Juliette Williams daughter of Col and Mrs John R Williams wed Jos Letter a Chicago millionaire in a fashionably noted Directoire gown The ceremony drew Washington society The gown of heavy white satin in a modified Directoire style captivated the social set The bride a debutante of the season and graduate of a Govier town convent will spend the honeymoon at Mrs Leiter s Dupont Circle home before touring abroad The ceremony followed a romantic auto trip cut short by mud The Leiters hosted a lavish reception gifting Letter with silver china and jewels The couple will reside at Mrs Leiter s Manchester by the area home and later travel overseas with Leiter sisters.
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Belmont Financier Oliver H P Belmont Dies
Oliver H P Belmont died from appendicitis and peritonitis at his country home at 6 40 this morning. A major New York financier and sports patron he was born 1858 son of August Belmont and widow Alva Vanderbilt who had two marriages. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Garden City with Bishop Burgish officiating.
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Oliver H. P. Belmont
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Sarah Swan Whiting
George L. Rives
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Alva Smith Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Family Attends Final Moment at Estate Death
The article notes the death of a family elder with William K. Vanderbilt Jr. at the bedside. His brothers August and Perry Belmont are abroad in Europe, and the event marks a notable moment for the Vanderbilt clan and associated households.
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Bank Clearings in Seattle Today
Seattle bank clearings totaled 91,244,262 with 40 245,420.59 cleared today and balances of 984,522.00 and 329,116.00. The figures reflect daily clearings and overall balances across institutions.
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Millek case filed for habeas corpus to halt execution
In Chicago June 10 counsel for Hermann Millek condemned murderer of the Vreal family sought a writ of habeas corpus from Judge K M Landis. The move aims to remove the case from county authorities and argues the death sentence was invalid because the judge did not allow Millek to speak.
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Hermann Millek
Vreal
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
Daring Coronado Robbery Nets Heirloom Jewels
Police and detectives search for clues after a daylight break in at the Coronado home of R. Fenton city recorder. Jewelry valued at about 5000 dollars plus around 2000 dollars in cash were stolen. Fourteen pieces, including a pearl necklace and a topaz necklace, heirlooms brought from England by the Fenton family.
Floods Raze West Bottoms in Kansas City Riot of Water
Floods from the Kaw river overwhelm Kansas City Missouri. Levees fail at daybreak, forcing residents to flee with belongings as dykes crumble. Across the region workers rush to shore up defenses against rising Missouri river water and train disruptions loom.
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Armour Plant
Missouri River
New Zealand Adopts Festivities for U S Fleet Arrival
Parliament will adjourn from August 10 to 14 for a U S fleet visit. NZ will spend 40 000 on entertainment for officers and men including a dinner review and souvenir presentation. Mayors host receptions on August 11 with a Rotorua carnival and free rail travel. A state ball on August 14 ends events.
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Love in a Flat for Ruby Gilman
In San Francisco Ruby Gilman sister of Mabelle Corey plans to wed Charles Hagerdon a Chutes employee at San Rafael venue. The couple, described as a true love match, will host an employee reception at a nearby venue with notable relations present. Ruby, a Chutes cashier, dismisses expectations of lavish gifts from her sister.
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Fire damages B Gerber store stock at Reconday
A fire started around 8:30 last evening from an electric iron left on a table in the alteration department at B Gerber 1206 Reconday. Smoke and water caused about 5000 dollars in damage to cloak millinery and other inflammable stock before the fire department prevented a larger loss.
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Hero saves 200 lives by flooding mine powder magazine
Michael Dunn, foreman at the Lexington copper and silver mine in Butte Montana, entered a blazing powder magazine 300 feet underground and flooded it with water, preventing a 1250 pound dynamite blast and protecting 200 miners and the mine. The fire started when two heater wires crossed on the 300 foot level. The Lexington property is linked to F Augustus Heinze.
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Swinburne to Succeed Dayton as Pacific Fleet Chief
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Swinburne chosen to replace Admiral Dayton as commander of the Pacific fleet on August 1. Dayton will retire in October and Swinburne will serve two years before stepping down.
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Breach grows between Grant and civil service board
Tension rises as Superintendent Grant resists reporting on Marmaduke’s charges against Assistant Inspector Carroll over a May 25 naval parade viewing incident. The civil service board seeks authority to hold a hearing and recommend action, while Grant prefers a ten day layoff and apology. Corporation Counsel Calhoun confirms board power to proceed with a hearing and report.
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Teddy bear jumps to death aboard battleship Kansas
Aberdeen citizens presented a cub bear to the battleship Kansas on May 25. On May 28 the cub leaped from the after deck into the sea near the San Juan de Fuca straits, reportedly to mourn being separated from mates. Sailors believe the cub intended the leap and saw his body washed away as the ship steamed toward San Francisco. Mayor Miller forwarded the tale to Aberdeen and Bellingham officials and requested a replacement cub be sent to the Kansas crew if possible.
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Empress Augusta Victoria Thrown From Horse in Park
In Potsdam on June 10 Empress Augusta Victoria fell from a horse during a ride in the park and suffered serious injuries. She was moved to her apartments and confined to bed. physicians were summoned, but her life is not believed to be in danger.
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Two Men Die While Searching For Mail Bags In Atlin Lake
Skagway Alaska reports that John Kirkland and Thomas Fox perished in Atlin lake while looking for money and papers lost in 1907. An upturned canoe was recovered and authorities believe both men were lost at sea. Kirkland sought papers needed for court deadlines and urged Fox to cross the lake.
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Taku
Valet Testifies in Hitchcock Trial Dispute
United Press reports H. Reupke, valet for actor Raymond Hitchcock, testified he did not witness or participate in the alleged assault on two girls. He claimed Hitchcock did not visit the Great Neck home when the girls were there and that Hitchcock stayed 20 minutes in a rented room with the girls. A Flanders hotel clerk linked Hitchcock to the night of the alleged incident, and Justice Olmstead affirmed the actor’s morality after 27 years of acquaintance.
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