Nelson Defies Law Saying He Obeys Divine Will
Ph Nelson a Seattle preacher claims divine instruction led him to desert his wife and flee with Mrs Smith. He is tried over a divorce suit and faces deputies after being arrested in Tacoma. The case includes testimonies from Nelsons children and Mrs Smiths kin amid a sensational courtroom scene.
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Nelson
Barney
Story
Smith
Tacoma
Jack Nelson
Atreeta
Seattle
Mra
Pauline Smith
Barney Smith
Eain Amale
Mra. Smith
Fisherman witnesses drowning near trestle bridge incident
Wilson a fisherman living near Spokane avenue on the Duwamish River saw a man drown in the bay at 11 50 as he rode home on a bicycle after crossing the bridge. A small boatman helped but the drowning man vanished twice and was later recovered. Authorities, including the coroner, investigated with low tide looming for further search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & Wilson
Bpokane Avenue
Wilson
Pauper James Steel Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
James Steel an aged patient at the county hospital died this morning from self inflicted wounds after wandering from the hospital Saturday to Nate McNatt s saloon in Georgetown. He drew a knife in the barroom and stabbed himself in the abdomen four times then was taken back to the hospital. He lingeringly expressed intention to again attempt suicide if he recovered. His body was removed to Bon Bey Watson morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Steel
County Hospital
Nate McNatt
Georgetown
Bon- Bey-Watson Morgue
Burglar Strikes Local Home. Hunter Loses prized Shotgun
Mike Murphy reports a burglary in the lower city where a hunting outfit and a much valued shotgun were taken. Police note the break in occurred last night and the loss includes items of personal value to Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Murphy
For Men Only Turkish Baths 50 Cents
Heady's Pasement Dexter Horton Book. com. First Ave. and Washing St. listing a 50 cent admission for a men’s bath establishment with signage and street location details.
Parcel of Valley Farm With Orchard and Improvements
Acres of first class valley land with interurban station on the property and fifty acres cleared. orchard and barn. Recently sold for per acre. Two miles from Kent, twenty acres cleared with additional bottom land. Head of stock includes three horses and poultry. Farm implements, three houses, best water, telephone and light. Price includes everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Robbed by Her Son at 724 Spruce Street
Mrs. Whitehead reports her 14-year-old son robbed her home taking all visible money and valuables. She warns police he has been associating with bad companions and frequenting saloons in the city’s lower district.
Narrow Escape From Drowning At Ali Ki Point
Mrs. W. F. Pierce wife of a Seattle jeweler had a close call near Ali Ki point after 1 pm yesterday. Dr John Richter and his wife in a rowboat rescued her as she fainted from the pier guard rail. She was brought ashore and is recovering from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. F. Pierce
Seattle
Ali-Ki Point
John Richter
Mra Pierce
Dr. Richter
Populists Rally Delegates to Springfield Convention
The state Populist mass convention met at Ellis hall Saturday evening at 6 30 electing delegates to the national convention to be held in Springfield Illinois on July 4 Edward Clayson Sr presided The delegates named include C Gibson Snohomish A Packard Snohomish A Taubeneck Okanogan C Jorgensen Snohomish H Turner Kittitas Edwin Trimble Whatcom L B Rader Kitsap Edward Clayson Howard Walz King J H Barnes King and Edwin Siseo King counties
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Ellis’ Hall
Springfield
Ill
Edward Clayson Sr
C. ©. Gibson
Lincoln County
C. H. Packard
Snohomish County
A. A. Taubeneck
Okanogan County
C. Jorgensen
H. 8. Turner
Kittitas County
Edwin Trimble
Whatcom County
L. B. Rader
Kitsap
Edward Clayson
Howard C. Walz
King County
J. H. Barnes
Edwin Siseo
Reward Paid For Recovered Diamonds Lost On Columbia Street
Mrs. Peter Mutty of Port Townsend recovered $100 worth of diamonds lost on Columbia street Thursday afternoon. J. L. Brana found the jewels and received a $260 reward from Mutty. Mutty had offered $400 initially but reduced the amount following Police Delangy’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Street
Peter Mutty
Port Townsend
J. L. Brana
Mutty
Harriman Plans Tide Lands Expansion Along Beattie
Reports indicate E H Harriman ally and partners are purchasing tide lands and securing terminal sites in Whatcom area. Sources say a new line will reach Olympia and sidestep to Beattie from the south, with terminals planned along Firet avenue south Whatcom Massachusetts and Stacey streets.
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Dearborn
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Beattie
Olympia
Firet Avenue
Whatcom
Massachusetts
Stacey Streets
Port Arthur In No Immediate Danger
Port Arthur reported by Mector Puller as secure with 60,000 troops and repaired ships. Japanese bombardment tests range, but harbor cleared and forts expanded, garrison healthy, supplies arriving. claims of starvation scorned. Russian casualties described as appalling. Correspondent notes entry since captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mector Puller
Chee-Foo
Starvaton
Port Arthur
Ith
Puller
Port Arthur Fog Signals Russian Fleet Reappearance
Report from Port Arthur describes fogbound conditions and wireless messages to Japan. The Tientsin region notes the Russian fleet action with ten vessels and four cruisers entering transports. Rumors of a Russian fleet reappearing near the Korean straits circulate from Shimoseki reports in Tokio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Arthur
Tokio
Firthe
Shimoseki
Etraita
Radian English Debutantes Highlight London Season
A fragmented report from London notes debuts of titled youths and American recruits shaping this season’s social circuit. Mentions Lady Juliet, Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Teck, and the Duchess of Roxburghe among leading figures at the king’s courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Juliet
Duff
Fife
Alex
Ander of
Inquest into Slocum disaster opens with witness claims
The Slocum inquiry began at noon in a packed armory. Knickerbocker Steamboat president Barnaby testified on vessel equipment while insurance firms rated the ship low risk. A deckhand swore no fire drills occurred in 18 days aboard. First Mate Flannagan admitted no government examination or license. Today 72 bodies were recovered, total 655. Lincoln County pioneers set to encamp at Crab Creek near Harrington next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cokely
Flannagan
Lincoln County
Crab Creek
Harrington
Husband Vanishes After Alaska Trip
Mrs. P Schmidt of 800 Third Avenue returned from Alaska to a deserted home with belongings missing. She was told her husband was last seen May 27 and has not been located. she asks the police to find him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Schmidt
Third Avenue
Alaska
Bold Pickpocket Grabs Watch On Occidental Avenue
Mrs Ladie Peltier reports an unknown man grabbed her watch on Occidental avenue and dealer way. In the scuffle the watch chain detached and the thief fled with the chain. Police are investigating the nighttime incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie Peltier
Occidental Avenue
Dealer Way
Marriage Licenses Granted in Seattle Pairs
Charles Kibde 82 and Emma Michoret 24 both of Seattle receive marriage licenses. Jamen Nam Sophey and Edna Locke both of Seattle obtain licenses. ages indicate legal eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kibbe
Emma Michoret
Seattle
Jamen Nam Sophey
Edna Locke
Legal Age
Boy Drowned At Tipso Lake As Horse Slips
Frank O Neal aged years drowned while bathing with companions at a lake near Tipso Washington. His horse began to plunge and flounder prompting Neal to jump in but he could not swim. Companions who also could not swim tried to save him. His body was recovered two hours later.
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Tipso
Wash
Frank
Neal
Here
Steamer Humbolts Captain and Crew Held at Gunpoint
John McDonald, superintendent of the Treadwell mine, detained the Humboldt crew and passengers at Douglass Island with a revolver during the last voyage. He threatened to shoot anyone leaving the gang plank, and a steerage passenger was struck. McDonald was bound over for $1,500 and later apologized to the Briaghway liner captain, claiming intoxication. Heobjected to disembarkation from the vessel at Juneau due to smallpox concerns, though the steamer did not stop there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Treadwell
Humboldt
Douglass Island
McDonald
United States
Weasel
Juneau
Democrats Head for St Louis Delegation Picks Hearst Ally Support
Some delegates to the Democratic National Convention bound for St Louis July 6 have already left for the East. John Y Terry left last Thursday to attend to personal matters before joining the delegation. L C Gil man and BE Million will depart next Saturday as the group shapes committee assignments and backs Hearst while he has a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East
John Y. Terry
L. C
Lost Boy Found Near Ballard After Runaway
Harold Lyman a 16 year old who ran away from Ballard was found last night. Weak from exposure he asked for food at a house in the woods near Ballard and endured the trip with limited strength. Officials believe he will recover his mental balance after the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lyman
Ballard
Injury at Ballard Mills and Contaminated Well Notice
J C Burns a saw setter at McVays mill Ballard suffered a serious arm injury from a falling rock this morning. City Chemist Smith condemns the water well serving the home at 1818 Thirtieth Avenue after exam. The health department notifies the family of the well’s condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Burns
McVays Mill
Ballard
Smith
Thirtieth Avenue
Another Robbery Involving Marcus Mansen On Fourth Avenue
Marcus Mansen, lodged in the Scandinavian house on Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street, was robbed of $11 while sleeping off liquor last Friday night. He says the trick occurred in a saloon at Occidental Avenue and Washington Street, but his intoxicated condition hindered a clear explanation to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maercus Mansen
Fourth Avenue
Jefferson Street
Occidental Avenue
Washington Street
Indiana Delegation Elects Patvrbanks Chairman at Chicago Convention
The Indiana delegation organized this morning electing Patvrbanks chairman with no action on the vice presidency. The expiring national committee met to elect Postmaster General Payne for the unexpired term. Resolutions thanked city local committees and Secretary Dever. Utah delegates insist on keeping polygamy out of the platform, warning of a big fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Patvrbanks
Payne
Dever
Utah
J. H. Anderson
Prominent Deaths and Probate Notes From Washington to Gibraltar
Telegraph briefs report Dr. Charles Willard Lewis president of the University of Wyoming died of pneumonia in Greeley Colorado after a week illness. Levi Letter will filed for probate in Washington with executors named and a large estate valued at 25 to 30 million dollars. Lady Curzon gets seven hundred thousand dollars set aside. John T. Sullivan actor dies of heart disease after divorce from Rose Coghlan. Charles T. Netcher dies after appendicitis operation. he had insured his life for a half million dollars. Rear Admiral Barker's squadron arrives in Gibraltar en route to Tangier.
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Washington
B. C
Levi
Curzon
Chicago
Charles T. Netcher
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Rome
Che Foo
Skrydloff
Lady Juliet Duff
Scripps News Awa Nd
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Slocum
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Knick
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Meard
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Block, Eee
John T. Sullivan
Rose Coghlan
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Barker
Lisbon
Tangier
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West
Hohenschild Co
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Golland
Startling Underwear
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