Forced Wife Seeks Aid to Save Man From Hangman
In Colorado on June 26, Trudy Longinetti fights to raise funds for appeals to save her ex husband, Longinetti, from a death sentence for murder. The couple, once married, separated after years of cruelty and divorce, with Longinetti slated for execution in late July after his crime on February 22 amid a drunken dispute.
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Star Special Service
Colo
Trudy
Forth
Bane
Longinotti
Basi
Coun
Depver
Longinetti
Riedel
Visit the Navy Yard for Fleet Sightings and Trips
The fleet remains at the navy yard with the battleship Rhode Island in drydock. Boats depart daily from Pier 2 for a round trip of 56 cents.
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Rhodes
Navy Yard
Atlantic
Rhode Island
Yesler Way
Community fundraiser aims to support appeal
A local organizer pursues donations to fund an appeal. Efforts have achieved some progress, with supporters contributing as the campaign continues to seek funds and broad public backing.
Temporary restraining order halts Olive Street regrade bid
Judge George Morrin granted a temporary restraining order barring the city board of public works from awarding the Olive Street regrade contract. The order was sought by A. W. Anderson and wife, property owners on Minoray between Olive and Howell Streets.
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George FE. Morrin
Cite'e Beattie
R. H. Thomson
Board of Public Works
Olive St
Breakeress Sentenced For Violin Sale Attempt
Laborer Jack Wolf was sentenced to 36 days on the chain gang after trying to sell a violin he claimed was given by a friend. He admitted drunkenness and met a friend who handed him the instrument for sale. A cantata titled David King of Israel will be performed tomorrow evening at the Evangelical Lutheran Zion church by a 35 voice choir directed by Val Sehott.
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Jack Wolf
Jobe R B. Gordon
Wet
Wolf
Whicky Wolf
David
Israel
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church
Terry and Stewart
Val. Sehott
Fire destroys South Park house. department halts spread
A forenoon blaze at South Park gutted the frame building occupied by A. J. Miller. Most furniture had been removed when the fire department could not save the structure, but prompt work prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring houses.
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South Park
A. J. Miller
Mayor Miller Faces Court Again in Damages Case
The article notes Mayor John F. Miller appearing in court to defend or oversee cases, including a dispute between R. C. Welch and H. C. Welsh versus Reliable Transfer Co. over $5.50 damages from moving goods. It mentions prior appeals and Miller’s claim he will complete several cases begun before his election.
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John F. Miller
Court House
R. C. Welch
H. C. Welsh
Reliable Transfer Co
Arthur B. Griffin
T. v. George
Justice Court
Seattle
Tacoma
Miller
Me. Harvey
Cummings
Woman Seeks Freedom in Alaska Divorce Case
Cleopatra L. Andrews files divorce in superior court against Edward Andrews charging cruelty and an attempted seizure of the Iton gasoline schooner Totem bought and paid for by her. They wed in Sitka Alaska August 6 1896 and have five children to support. A restraining order issued July 6 calls Andrews to show cause why he should not interfere with the boat.
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Cleopatra L. Andrews
Edward Andrews
Sitka
Alaska
Boyd J. Tallman
Andrews
Verdict Awarded in Case Before Judge Tallman
Helen Nash received a verdict awarding $2,000 in the matter before Judge Hoyd J. Tallman against opponent Gusta Mirainta. The decision concluded the court session with the stated damages.
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Helen Nash
Hoyd J. Tallman
Vno Gusta. Mirainta
Cone
Woman Seeks 16000 Damages After Car Drag Incident
A plaintiff testified that the streetcar she boarded at Fifth Avenue on August 20, 1907 suddenly started, threw her off, and dragged her 160 feet before stopping. She seeks 16000 in damages for injuries.
Weeden Charged With Wife Desertion In Local Case
Complaint filed with the prosecuting attorney charges Theodore Weeden of 2018 Western Avenue with deserting his wife Mamie Weeden. The husband reportedly packed belongings and said he would leave for good, taking all money and leaving the wife in destitute circumstances.
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Theodore Weeden
Western Av
Mamie Weeden
Weeden
Office Boy At Lana Park
Freeman Freddie Henry recalls a family outing to Lana Park with rides like the circle swing and chutes and a show by Pilapeno midgets. He notes Saturday after the Fourth of July will be children’s day with free admission and rides priced at five cents.
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Freddie Henry
Lana Park
Hiram
Scott
Gans Nelson in Good Condition Ahead of Lightweight Clash
San Francisco June 1 reports say Joe Gans and Battling Nelson are healthier than ever before as they begin the fifth day before their lightweight championship bout. Gans avoids boxing, relying on strength, while Nelson trains and weighs about 195 pounds. A Spokane boxing scene opens with a six bout show and a rematch set for Kid Seller and Gene Sullivan after their Friday draw.
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San Francisco
Joe Gane
Battling Nelson
Gans
Nelson
Little Dane
Hie Hreleas
Colma
Caught In the Rain at Moore Theatre
William Collier stars as Dick Crow in the week long Helena production of the comedy Caught in the Rain. The three act farce features puns and wit with a strong Collieresque voice and a chance meeting in a downpour. Matinee scheduled for Saturday with a capable supporting cast. The San Francisco Opera company begins its tenth week with Fra Diavolo and a Lucia di Lammermoor sextet plus The Drigands Vow in concerted performance.
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William Collier
Collier
San Francisco Opera Com
Fra Diavolo
Lucia di Lammermoor
Drigand
Rent
Zerlina
Wiener
Advan
Teddy
Comedy cast shines in Webb show with Bertrand and Leicester
Webb and J Russell Powell play to strong laughs with Frank Bertrand and Aimee Leicester in key comic roles. Musical numbers including On Yonder Rock Most Charming Handsome Lady and You Tomorrow drew attention as the program continued Wednesday night.
Runaway Match at Seattle Opens with Farcical Romance
A rollicking farce titled A Runaway Match opened the Seattle week. Miss Emma Bunting elopes with an older man, while William Morris becomes a successful elderly eloper. Supporting turns by W T Henderson Eva Sargent Robert W Lawrence Caroline Morrison and John B Ball deliver strong comedy and character work.
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Seattle
Emma Bunting
William Morris
W. T. Henderson
Eva Sargent
Robert W. Lawrence
Caroline Morrison
John B. Ball
Pantages Players Stage When We Were Twenty One at Sale
The Pantages troupe presented When We Were Twenty-One at the Sale, departing from past records yet showing versatile performance. Aileen May, William Jossey, and Philip Sheffield starred with the rest of the company delivering a capable production.
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Aileen May
William Jossey
Philip Sheffield
Eruption of Mount Veauville at White City
Henry J Pain presents The Eruption of Mount Veauville and The Carnival of Naples at White City Madison Park for a week starting tomorrow night. The show opens with an intact pyrotechnic spectacle first staged during the Rose Carnival in Portland. A large grandstand will be finished tonight and the scenery, buildings, and amphitheatre will be in place by tomorrow.
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Mount Veauville
Henry J. Pain
White City
Madison Park
Portland
Vaudeville Show Moves to Star Theatre on Madison Street
The vaudeville show moved from the Coliseum to the Star theatre on Madison street this afternoon. It will have daily matinees and evening performances at 7:45 and 9:15 o'clock.
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Coliseum
Star Theatre
Madison St
Camphor Found in Oregon Distilled From Hemlock Roots
Astoria reports camphor discovered in Oregon. Dr. Hawley, forestry expert examining nearby logged lands, states he distilled hemlock roots to produce camphor, confirming the substance in the region.
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Astoria
Ore
Oregon
Hawley
Baby carriage tires put on at Piper and Taft's
A local shop Piper and Taft's at 220 Spring advertises tire service for baby carriages. The brief notice notes specialized fitting and repair work available to customers downtown.
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Piper & Taft's
Fire at Chicago Paint Co. injures no one
A fire broke out yesterday morning in the shop of the Chicago Paint Co located at 611 Eastlake Avenue. Fire officials arrived quickly and the damage was put at less than $200.
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Chicago Paint Co
Eastlake Av
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