Convict Pursuit Shifted Toward Salmon River
Merrill and Tracey, fugitives, were spotted moving toward Lake River and Pioneer then toward Ridgeville in a widening manhunt. Authorities note dwindling supplies, guarded routes, and continued pursuit from Lewis River to the Columbia as of June 19 in Olympia. Merrill’s brother Benjamin Merrill left Bloom’s camp to reach Tacoma, with detectives shadowing him.
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Yarcouver
Waeh
Merrill
Tracey
Lake River
Star
Pioneer
Columbia
Ridgeville
Trailea
Lewie River
Columbia River
Lewis
Colum
Olympia
Benjamin Merrill
Bloom
Black Lake
Tacoma
Detective Agency of
Special Corre dence from Esteemed Seat on War News
The writer from LA CENTER WA reports arrival to the scene and promises updates on news. He describes watching horses and dogs, forests, and tree sizes, mentions Sherman’s phrase War to hell, and plans to relay a photograph if he locates convicts.
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LA Center
Sherman
Underwoods Waive Preliminary Hearing in Superior Court
Prosecuting Attorney Fulton said the preliminary hearing for Nellie Underwood was waived this morning. They will appear in Lee Court on the morning of the date to be bound over for trial in the superior court. Ni Snell of Tacoma has been retained by the father of Paul Underwood to defend his son.
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Fulton
Nellie Underwood
Lee Court
Ni Snell
Tacoma
Paul Underwood
Rompe
Wals
Taft
Philippines
America
War of words over city gambling crackdown
Kistler the chairman of the police and revenue committee clashed with Chief Sullivan over enforcing mayor Humes rules on gambling. He urged strict enforcement while Gill and others resisted, noting many Tenderloin saloons operate illegal games including poker, black jack, roulette, and Chinese lotteries, despite regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kistler
Po- Sulivan
Gill
Wester Way
Seattle
King Albert of Saxony in Critical Condition
King Albert of Saxony remains in critical condition and unconscious for almost a full day. Family members stayed at his bedside through the night as officials warned death could come at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eparlin
Albert of
Saxony
President to Announce General Smith Case Verdict
In Washington D C on June 18 the president is expected to declare his decision on the General Smith case soon. No indication of the verdict nature is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Smith
Armory Meeting Tonight Involving Labor Unions
An Armory and Mase meeting of labor organizations is scheduled for this evening. All workingmen are invited to discuss Fourth of July celebrations, earth labor laws, and protections for mill mechanics. Prominent figures may outline plans for a fall state election campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory & Mase
Western Central Labor Union
Imortance
May Strike Threatens Street Car Men at St. Paul
May 1 reports a general strike of street car workers in St. Paul as drivers seek reinstatement of colleagues. The labor action could spread if traction company employees walk out. The British steamer Caithness sails tonight from Ley with a lumber cargo bound for Buenos Aires.
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PAWL
Ceat
Shasaneeit
Caithness
Buenos Ayres
Anarchy in Paterson Strife Flare After Mill Riots
Paterson experiences a violent outbreak as workers’ helpers are shot and wounded. Anarchist leaders McQueen and Galliano are missing, strikes shortened, and police guard mills. A large meeting condemned authorities and protesters called for retribution against the mayor and police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
McQueen
Galliano
Milla Rew
Mille
Poree
Side Lights on St. Mark's Church Split and Gossip
The Star reports a rift within St. Mark's Episcopal Church sparked by a Victoria excursion of the Women's Guild. Mrs J C Maines and others are blamed for social exclusivity, with Mrs Sherwood Gillespy’s ouster and a Bunshine party controversy fueling parish gossip and public tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Women's Guild
Victoria
Del
Ips
Mark
Ertt
J. C. Maines
Coronation Program Outlined for King Edward’s Week
The schedule lists arrivals and dinners at Buckingham Palace, receptions for envoys colonial premiers and ambassadors, the coronation at Westminster Abbey, a London procession, naval review at Spithead, galas in London and Windsor, and state dinners for foreign princes. It ends with services in St Paul’s and Guildhall and a dinner for London’s poor.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Bueckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Edward
Westminster Abbey
Downe House
Spithead
Windsor Caastle
St. Paul's
Guild
Fire at Ross Residence Destroys Roof
Fire destroyed the roof of Sarah Ure’s Ross residence this morning at nine o clock. Fremont fire apparatus responded and extinguished the blaze quickly. Estimated damage does not exceed twenty dollars. Sparks from a stove or chimney likely started the flames.
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Sarah
Ross
Fremont
Builder Signs Two Additions for Boston Properties
Mathew Dow signed a contract to add three stories to the rear wing of the Boston National Bank, with work valued at $10,000 and due for completion by September. He also secured a contract to add one story to the store building at Ent Avenue and Marion Street, owned by J. M. Colman.
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Mathew Dow
Boston National Bank
Mr. Dow
Ent- Avenue
Marion Street
J. M. Colman
King Edward Not At Ascot Publicized Coronation Prep
Windsor reports the queen and royal family traveled to Ascot while King Edward stayed home. Officials say the king rests quietly to conserve strength for the upcoming coronation.
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Edward
Ascot
Windsor
Police Notes Seize Several Suspects In City Detention
Alfred Todd and Rosie Todd of Blackchapel were arrested as vagrants by Bevan and Looker. Mary McDonald, city resident, jailed for disorderly conduct by Brown. W Ross held for carrying concealed weapons by Carr. Elmer Prather, named as an alleged bad man, arrested by Tennant and Kennedy.
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Alfred Todd
Rosie Todd
Blackchapel
Bevan and
Looker
Vagranta
Mary McDonald
Htall
Brown
W. Ross
W. B. Carr
Elmer Prather
Tennant
Kennedy
Washington State University Commencement in Denny Hall
Commencement exercises at the university in Denny Hall began this morning with a full house as students and guests filled seats. Judge Richard Winsor could not attend. Preston Cosgrove of Clark University delivered the baccalaureate address and Howard G. Cosgrove led the graduating class. Marion Lowell read a piece after Kensteve’s address, with purple and gold decorations and a reception planned by Dr. and Mrs. Graves later today.
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Washington States University
Denny Hall
Wagner
Richard Wintor
Samuel G. Coexrove
Richard Winsor
Preston Search
Clark University
Mariachusetts
Dare
Ien
Thame Elven
Cosgrove
Howard G. Cosgrove
Marion Lowell
Vner
Kensteve
Graves
Mra
Lawyer Attacks at Trial Over Lawson Conspiracy Case
The trial centered on the Lawson case with J Fred Braid as the key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys focused on discrediting Braid and portraying a double cross involving Dr Stewart and Lawson while suggesting conspiracy against the medical board. Judge Griffin and Judge Winsor oversaw the chaotic cross examination as testimony wrapped and closing arguments neared.
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J. Fred Braid
Braid
Stewart
Bunke Laeweon
State Board of Medical Examiners
Grifin
Ericid
Winsor
Lawson
Dr. Stewart
Theen
Wilson
Albert Johnson
Tacoma News
Lawcen
Wiim
F. H. Coe
Seattle
Medical Board
Griffin
A Murder Plot Thwarted by Police Interference
Frank Saunders, intoxicated horseshoer, threatened to kill Joe Williams after a disputed five dollar drink payment at Occidental avenue and Washington street. Police Officer Jeff McClurg intervened. Saunders left the station and fired a revolver, but Williams escaped unharmed and Saunders was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff McClurg
Frank Saunders
Joe Williams
Saunders
Short Cheng
Sergt. Peer
Occidental Avenue
Washington Street
Joe Williamen
Williams
Walla Walla
Baundera
Velvet bag cut open in Beattie store theft
Police report a female thief, suspected to be operating in Beattie stores, robbed Mrs J L Sharkey on Second Avenue. Her velvet shopping bag was cut with a sharp instrument and a purse containing a small amount of money was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sharkey
Second Avenue
Found Dead in Bed at Queen City Hotel
The body of Charlies Graham was found in his bed at the Queen City hotel on Occidental avenue. Deputy Coroner Wiltale believes pneumonia caused his death after a hard cold. Graham, 40, apparently a farmer, had $198 in gold and bills. His body was sent to Butterworth's morgue.
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Charlies Graham
Queen City
Occidental Avenue
Graham
Wiltale
Butterworth's
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The
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Smith Case
Armory
ST. Mark’s
Llwyd
Aehtes
Bt. Mark
Sherwood Gillespy
Haines
Mre Gilleapy
Mra. Gillespy
Mra. Haines
Frien
Paris
la Patrie Today
Tehad
Africa
University
Queen Anne Hill
Liaine
Ninth Avenue
Galer
Fifth Avenue
Anne Avenue
Herbert
Bcheverman
First Avenue
Cherry Street
Lion Clothing House
Maurice Gerber
First
South Corres
V. Lawson
Santini
Erim
Jade
Orie
Oelock
Wwe
Totten
Lawcon
Withers
Aweon
R. J. Shannon
Clark Beeching
R. T. Bhannon Grocery Co. Wholesale and Retail Outfitters
Frank Parker
Harvard Avenue North
Parker
Dick Vieni
Wan
George Esterday
Adie Taylor
Fleming
WE Hutchinson
NK Union
Henry Hensel
Bie Chiey Ficek
Tord
Richmond
Sherman, Clay & Co
Beattie and Vicinity
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Stewart & Holmes Drug CO
1. Karman & Co
Nhortmwest
New York
Pioneer Square
Ewa
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