Mysterious disappearance of Seattle man Maurice Cheal
Police scour Oregon woods and river islands for Maurice C. Cheal a Seattle broker who vanished after canoeing at night his boat found with his coat and hat three inches of water and a paddle later found in the Willamette region theories include suicide flight or accidental drowning Cheal was son-in-law of Tacoma grain dealers and brother of Frank Cardin of Tacoma with ties to Woolsey's brokerage.
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Willamette River
Maurice C. Cheal
Hog Island
Roe
Hog Islands
Cheal
Frank C. Woolsey
Oregon Water Power and Railway Company
Inman-Poulsen
John Cahalin
Pacific Biscuit Company
Dalley
H. O. Stickney
Chamber of Commercce
Stickney
Woolsey
Mr. Cheal
Cardin
Seattle
Cardin & Bibb
Frank Cardin
Tacoma
Maurice Cheal
James Cheal
St. Peter's
Confession Links Gutke to City Deals and Debates
Former St Louis delegate Charles Gutke confessed to Circuit Attorney Polk regarding his involvement in lighting deals and receiving 2400 dollars as a delegate at Lehmann's birthday party. The report to the grand jury will cover the sewerage system matter on Madrona Heights as city projects face protests and committee referrals.
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ST. Louis
Charrles Gutke
St. Laouis House of Delegates
Polk
Gutke
Lehmann
Grand Jury
CUST WILL BE HEAT Councilman proposes regrade of streets
Councilman Johnston introduced an ordinance for the regrade of Jackson street from Fifth to Twelfth avenues and Main King and Dearborn between Fourth and Sixth avenues. The plan would include a costly 0 foot cut at Ninth and Jackson to aid access to the south from the new union depot. About 30 Main street property owners protested seeking an 8 percent grade via a 25 foot cut at Ninth avenue while other improvements were ordered, including a water main on Thirteenth avenue between Madison and Olive streets.
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Madrona Heights
Third Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Pike and
Howell
Evanston Avenue
John Colling
Melody Choir
Eleventh Avenue
Madison
James Streets
Choir
Johnston
Jackson Street
Fifth
Twelfth Avenues
Main, King and Dearborn
Fourth
Sixth Avenues
Ninth and
Jackson
Union Depot
Main Street
Metcalfe & Jurey
Pacific Block
Ninth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Madison and
Olive Streets
Disease Lurks in City Sewer Near Tide Flats
Superior Judge Griffin hears suit by Katie Drum and W F Morgan to force the city to abandon a tide flats sewer outlet claimed as a nuisance. Plaintiffs seek 5400 damages arguing ill health among tenants near the sewer mouth from escaping gas.
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Griffin
Katie Drum
W. F. Morgan
Jury verdict clears city in Schmitt damages suit
A superior court jury returned a verdict for the city in the damage case brought by Mrs. Nicholas Schmitt. She sought $12,500 for injuries from falling into an excavation on First Avenue.
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Mornign
Mra
Nicholas Schmitt
Lodger Robbed After Drinking Spree at New Western
James Haughliin, a lodger at the New Western hotel, went to a Washington street saloon and became intoxicated. He told police he was robbed of 80 dollars and a gold watch, all he had, by a mixed crowd. The incident was reported to authorities this morning.
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James Haughliin
New Western Hotel
Washington Street
Polce
Damages Awarded To Man Over Ruined Carriage Ride
Harry Raymond won 48 damages against the city in superior court claiming a carriage he drove was ruined after hitting a bad street on Queen Anne hill. A local veteran 4 a total club formed by about 20 Spanish War veterans. Lieut. Martin Tew was elected president and A H Kohl secretary. A theft case notes David Kromiey stole a watch from a resident. Bromley was arrested and confessed. A toy hot air balloon caused a small roof fire at 620 Roren avenue but was quickly quenched.
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Harry Raymond
Superior Court
Queen Anne Hill
Thirteenth
Minnesota Regiment
Martin Tew
A. H. Kohl
David Kromiey
Twenty- Sixth Avenue North
Not Guilty Verdict In Manslaughter Charge Against Dr Ferguson
Dr Ferguson is acquitted of the manslaughter charge brought after the death of Agnes Downs. The sensational case concluded with the jury finding no guilt, ending the court action against the physician.
Not Guilty Verdict In Dr Ferguson Manslaughter Case
The jury acquits Dr. T. D. Ferguson of manslaughter in the death of Miss Agnes Downs after an alleged criminal operation. The lengthy trial featured defense and prosecuting attorneys and the jury deliberated from 4 PM until midnight amid local excitement and strong opinions about the physician’s conduct.
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Solfax
T. D. Ferguson
Ferguson
Agnes Downs
Mie Downs
Ferguman
Vandals At Work Ruin Santos Dumont Airship
In St Louis on June 4 vandals entered the airship sheds and cut the silk covering of the Santos VIL built by Dumont. The damaged airship, intended for the aerial contest at the fair, is believed to have been destroyed by souvenir hunters, delaying the July 4 initial event.
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ST. Louis
Vandale
Santos Dumont
Santos
Dumont
Drowned Bather in White River Near Buckley
In Buckley on June 28, Robert Christenson 20, drowned while bathing in White River. He cramped, cried for help, companion Boyse alerted others about an hour later. Christenson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Christenson, died despite resuscitation efforts.
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Buckley
Robert Christenson
White River
Boyse
Christenson
Wise Wife Provides At Home Essentials
A humorous entry notes that a prudent wife supplies needed items at home, with a playful nudge to couples about managing household supplies during the night in town.
Police Parade Set For Fourth Of July Review
Chief Delaney ordered the full patrol force to assemble in full dress on the morning of July 4 for the annual inspection and parade, with Capt. Irving Ward in charge. All officers on regular or special duty are expected to attend, belts and batons emphasized.
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Delaney
Binl
Irving Ward
Smoke Nuisance Topic At Board Of Health Meeting
City health officials plan a Thursday session with Mayor Ballinger Police Chief Delaney and others to discuss smoke issues. Architect Stephens will present a school smoke prevention report. W. E. B. Murray departs July 20 for a national engineers convention to study smoke control devices and related approaches in major cities.
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Loughary #0
Ballinger
Delaney
Capairman Crichton
Butler
Murray
Kellogg
Stephens
Board of Education
W. E B. Murray
Richmond
Virginia
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Seattle
New York
Chicago
Boston
Women of the
Stockman files sensational answer in divorce case
Albert M. Stockman, whose wife Mrs Emma Stockman sued for divorce, filed a sensational answer and cross complaint in the superior court today.
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Albert M. Stockman
Husband denies al legations in cross complaint
He states Mrs Stockman abused him, including beating with a poker and attempting to stab him. He claims she is extravagant and shiftless, takes all his money, and refuses to mend clothes or cook meals.
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