Convicts’ Rapture Seems Very Remote as Manhunt Stalls
Special to the Star reports a massive pursuit in Oregon with National Guard and militia scouring woods near Clackamas county for escaped convicts. Bloodhounds are used, but no trace found. authorities fear capture unlikely and suspend efforts, awaiting sightings at farmhouses for food.
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Star
National Guard
Congress Tracy
Merr
Durbin
Clackamas
Portland
Ore
Coure
Carnival committee nears completion for season events
The carnival committee reports near completion of plans for entertainment and grounds prepared under the direction of St. Paul. It notes diverse attractions secured and layout by architects C W Saunders and EB McManun, with new cashier Mise Carrie and others serving in local roles. The ballot counting yields Elizabeth Newman 649 votes, Florence Walker 409, Eva Mixes 56, Elia Steiner 5, Heima 25.
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Direc
St. Paul
Young
C. W. Saunders
Neof
EB. C. McManun
Mise Carrie
Mise
Elizabeth Newman
Florence Walker
Mixes Eva
Mise Elia Steiner
Mies Heima
Grace McGraw Repentant as Father Dying In Letter
A 19 year old Grace McGraw, in a county prison, writes a remorseful letter from Colorado stating her father, described as no good, is dying. She laments her past actions and says she may never see him again, her head resting on the table as prisoners urge her to see the brighter side. The scene portrays a broken heart and a sailor suit hanging on a bed hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabd McGraw
Colorado
Pole painting sparks complaints over green paint on sidewalk
Wheeler urges utility firms to halt or cover pole painting after Seattle Electric Co. uses green paint, causing drops to stain a neighbor's concrete walk and create rainbow effects opposite their home. He requests protective material on the painted side.
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Sal Wheeler
Elec
Seattle Electric Co
A. Wheeler
Noted Embezzler Charged Over Salary Shortfall
York reports Charles Orrest, long employed by the Western Union and Telegraph Company, admitted to embezzling about 16 900 dollars from the district. He claims the act followed from inadequate salary. The case proceeds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Charles
Western Union
Teleph
Orrest
Drowned in Nooksack River After Bee Sting
Special to the Mar Whatcom June 13 Miss Flossie Jones drowned in the Nooksack River after a bee sting on her hand caused her to lose balance in a boat. The boat swerved and she fell into icy waters. her body was recovered an hour later.
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Mar
Whatcom
Flossie Jones
Nooksack
Miss Jones
Board of Works to Let Contracts After Delay
Contracts may be let tomorrow after a legal technicality blocked action. Criticism from business houses grows over street conditions, with frustration at delays on routes like Twenty-fifth Avenue and Ninth Avenue. Other bids to be opened include grading on East Olive Street and East 23rd Avenue, and First Avenue West to Garfield Street.
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Thomson
Walle Walla
East
Olive Street
Ive Street
Twentieth
Onty-Third Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Lee Street
Howe Street
Highland Drive
Garfield Street
Surrendered Boers Reach 12 Percent Amid Bitter View
Lord Kitchener reports that by June 13 the surrender rate among Boers has reached about 12 percent. Many surrendering combatants are youths or the elderly. They express bitterness toward France and Germany.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
France
Germany
Panic over Fort de France calm after Mt Pelee threat
On June 11 natives feared the total destruction of Martinique as Mt Pelee threatened a fatal blast. The expected eruption did not occur and merchants who fled are returning to reopen shops in the city as the anxiety subsides.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Mt. Pelee
Police Siege Ends When Man Is Captured
In Philadelphia on June 13 George Sherman, described as a crazy negro, barricaded himself in his home and fired nearly 100 bullets at around 39 officers and citizens. After a prolonged standoff, police and citizens forced entry and captured Sherman at 1 am.
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Philadelphia
George Sherman
John Gilbert Tried for Grand Larceny in Cedar Mountain case
John Gilbert is being tried today in Judge Grif fin's court for grand larceny. He allegedly stole 41 carwheels worth $2 from the Cedar Mountain Coal Company, according to the readable fragment.
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John Gilbert
Five Men Robbed In Auburn Freight Car Hold Up
Five men were robbed at gunpoint by three highwaymen inside a Auburn freight car early this morning. About 15 dollars and an open-faced silver watch were taken, while the other three victims’ names were not recorded. Gerald Pierce filed the report with Beattie police, with the case referred to the sheriff.
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Auburn
Gerald Pierce
Beattie Police
Sheriff's Office
Frierce
Ellensburg
Pierce
Petition against White filed in Ballard federal court
A Ballard resident 8 J White is named in a petition filed in federal court by San Francisco wholesale houses claiming 1735 in debts and seeking transfer of his land interests. Judge Hanford ordered attachment of White's effects as part of the action. Brick store project moving ahead at Third Avenue Union Street site with 10000 building cost and contractor J Power aiming for August completion.
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San Francisco
8. J. White
White
Ballard
Hanford
M. M. Murray
American Savings Bank
Third Avenue
Union Street
J. J. Power
Denny
Prohibition Forces Unite For Woodland Park Picnic
Under the City Federation of Temperance Unions a Fourth of July picnic will be held at Woodland Park. The Ministerial Association Templars Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition club unite to organize the event with Rev Burroughs of the Asbury M E church delivering a short address. A medal contest and games will be featured with refreshments served.
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City Federation of Temperance Unions
Woodland Park
Ministerial Association
Templars, Anti- Saloon League
Prohibition Club
Rev. Burroughs
Asbury M. EB. Church
Mra. Co
Munne
Weat
Washington
Jefferson Club Expands into County Politico Network
The Jefferson club plans radical growth to include county country clubs and branches in smaller towns, aiming to become the Democratic hub outside the city. At a Howard block meeting, C. G. Heffner outlined the scheme and next steps, with 30-member executive council elected including Bailey Sweeney Moore Jurey Land McCloud Fitts Bullock Schneider Southard Jenner Piggott Rana Hart.
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Jefferson Club
Howard Block
C. G. Heffner
Executive Council
Bailey
Bo Sweeney
William H. Moore
Jurey
Paul Land
Cows Parade Through West Seattle Lights City Scene
In West Seattle a growing cow presence disrupts city life as cows roam downtown and reportedly milked cows drift toward the police court. Campers nearby are blamed for the milking evidence, with owners arguing milking is theft and appealing to the city marshal for protection of their herds.
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Pest Heattie
Seattle
Does Not Want Bail for Nellie Underwood
The father of Nellie Underwood reports no further bail attempts will be made until after the preliminary hearing scheduled for June, with consent from Mrs. Underwood. She remains in jail for another week and regain shows she has lost about six pounds since arrest.
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Ronald
PF. B. Weatherwax
Nellie Underwood
Underwood
Aberdeen
Seattle
Prisoner Fights Escape During City Chain Gang Pursuit
A fugitive prisoner named Post escaped the city chain gang near Profanity Hill by King County courthouse. Guards pursued, shots fired but none hit. Post briefly held a strong position then surrendered after Detective Phillipe and a bystander cornered the house with a lantern. He was returned to custody and jailed on vagrancy and burglary-related suspicions.
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King County
James Post
Uged
Guard Roberts
Sixth Avenue
Jefferson Street
Post
Phillipe
Yealer Way
Owen Roberts
Roberts
Howre
Phi “Wa
Beattie Electric Co Replacing Old Fenders With New Cushioned Units
The Beattie Electric Co will replace the old fenders with new units that sit closer to the ground and can be raised or lowered by the motorman. The fenders, manufactured locally from fine drawn material by Master Mechanic G. W. Gabriel, include springs for a cushion effect.
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Beattie Electric Co
G. W. Gabriel
Scandinavians of Beattie plan July picnic at Pleasant Beach
Under the Norwegian Singing Society of the city, the Scandinavians of Beattie and Ballard will host a picnic at Pleasant Beach on July 6. Manager J Arneson has chartered three boats Athion Inland Flyer and Gee EB Starr will run hourly from the city to manage the crowd. Athletic sports will be held on the grounds and singing societies will supply music.
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Singing Lety
Beattie
Ballard
Pleasant Beach
J. Arneson
Chilberg Ticket Agency
Athion
Inland Flyer
Gee. EB. Starr
Machines Gone From Third Avenue Saloon
Two money paying slot machine complaints were filed in Justice Cann's court yesterday afternoon. A. C. Jacobsen of the Law & Order league and Judge Richard Winsor led the action against the Lobby saloon at Third avenue and Cherry street. Deputies could not locate the machines when papers were served.
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Justice Cann's Court
Aloon
Third Avenue
Cherry Street
A. C. Jacobsen
Law & Order League
Richard Winsor
Gambling suspect arrested for forged check in Fairhaven
June Lt.-Ed. Belott was arrested last night for passing a $28 forged check. He claimed Richard Collins wrote the check and gave it to him to cash. Collins, from a well-known local family, has frequented gambling houses in Fairhaven in recent weeks. Both men are jailed in the county jail.
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Star
Whatcom
Ed. Belott
Fairhaven
Richard Collins
Collins
Interstate Club Meeting in K P Hall Tonight
The Iowa Nebraska South Dakota club gathers in the K of P hall on Flat Avenue and Pike Street for a short musical program and dance. Plans are under way to host a reception for Gov. Savage of Nebraska when he attends the Moran keg laying.
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Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota
K. of P. Ball
Fliat Avenue
Pike Street
Gov. Savage
Nebraska
President urges reciprocity with Cuba in new message
Washington June 13 President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress reiterating his call for reciprocity with Cuba and arguing its benefits to American producers and markets. The note references Cuba’s weak state and appeals for aid to support self government. Havemeyer and Gen Wood responses are noted along with a Puget Sound customs appointment report.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Cuba
General Woon
Topa Miniater
Palma
United Sates
Cube
United States
Havemeyer
New York
Harder
War Department
Gen. Wood
43000 More Miners Are to Join Strikers
Illinois District of United Mine Workers officials including Mary Ryan received orders to attend a conference in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on Sunday. Reported theft last night suggested 43000 soft coal miners in Illinois could be called out, with a possible nationwide soft coal strike debated at the meeting. President Mitchell said the anthracite strike situation remained unchanged and that the Wilkes-Barre meeting concerned Illinois affairs only.
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Enema
Mary Ryan
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Iimate
United States
Mitchell
Delaware, Lacka
Post Office Examinations Set For Tomorrow At High School
Tomorrow at 9 o clock the special examination for tag clerks and carriers will be held at the High School. Already 95 applications have been received. The examination aims to complete the eligibles list, as the post office force will increase by 20 men on July 1.
Local LO G Tprepares for state Grand lodge meeting
Active preparations are under way by local LO GT committees for the state Grand lodge meeting to be held this month. A trolley party hosting about 300 attendees is planned and the sessions will take place at Bikes hall in the Colman building. Central LO GT met Wednesday with M E Brewer and Howard Williams as heirs to the Grand lodge. Mr. wer Wan was recommended as lodge deputy. A social is set under lodge auspices next Wednesday evening.
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LO. G. T
Tate Grand Lodge
Grand Seasions
Bikes
Colman
Central
M. EB. Brewer
Howard Williame
Grand Lodge
Wer Wan
Manila Gunboat Now Disabled After Long Voyage
The gunboat Manila, 57 days from the Philippines and 1,100 miles from San Francisco, arrived disabled at the harbor after a broken piston on June 1 and a storm on June 4 wrecked her sails. Ordered to Puget Sound for repairs, officials must explain why she deviated from routes. In Seattle, the Rifle and Pistol Club keeps the old Madison street range for the season with weekly shoots on Thursdays and monthly medals. M. B. Hutchinson now holds the gold medal.
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Manila
Philippines
Bremerton
San Francisco
Point Bonita
United States
Ashe
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Seattle Rifle and Pistol Club
Madison Street Bridge
M. B. Hutchinson
Spector McIntyre Overwhelmed by Burden of Work
Spector McIntyre faces an excessive workload making it hard to attend to all duties as lines of frustration and pressure appear in the text. The note hints at strain and possible staffing concerns affecting his capacity to manage tasks.
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Spector McIntyre
Honolulu editor Walter G. Smith held in contempt
The Honolulu supreme court affirms the circuit court decision finding Walter G. Smith editor of the Advertiser in contempt and sentences him to 30 days in jail. He plans to appeal to the U S supreme court.
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Ban Francisco
Honolulu Supreme Court
Walter G. Smith
The
Advertiser
Smith
United States Supreme Court
Missing Persons Seek Seattle Police Aid
The Seattle police search for three missing persons including 12 year old Charles Burne from 2414 Western Avenue and Gertie Bayles a 14 year old girl last seen in West Seattle near Fairhaven. Also sought are Charles Kiborn a Des Moines man’s father and Blanch Cansade believed in Seattle, and Mia Alice Bemia of Winona asking help locating her father H. White.
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Seattle
Charles B
Kibiborn
Mary Kiborn
Des Moines
Iowa
Leonard Boutwell
St. Louis
Blanch Cansade
Mia
Alice Bemia
Winona
Minn
H. White
Charles Burne
Western Avenue
Guy Perry
Philadelphia
Clara Perry
Gertie Bayles
Fairhaven
Health board seeks extra inspector post with funding approval
The board of health plans to recommend to the city council the appointment of an Assistant Plumbing Inspector pending approval of the finance committee for the extra appropriation. The Plumbers' Union of Seattle has asked for the extra man to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
City Council
Plumbers’ Union of
Seattle
Hein Ous
Deuces Clash Over Aces In Alley Saloon Fight
John B. Bee and KE Beck argued dice play at Flrat Avenue saloon over whether deuces beat aces. A fight followed and Patrolmen Coleman and Kelly arrested them. They face police court today.
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John B. Bee
KE. Beck
Flrat Avenue
Coleman
Kelly
Richmond Piano Club Sees Early Signups For Planes
Fourteen days will bring two more carloads of pianos for the Richmond Piano Club. Thirty members have joined and only three pianos remain for sale after today. A sample piano will be shown and delivery orders will be taken for two weeks. The plan offers a $400 piano for $290 with $10 down and the remainder in monthly installments.
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Richmond Piano Club
Richmond Club
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