Desperate prisoner kills jailer in Olympia escape
In Olympia on March 2 Deputy Sheriff Dave Morrell died after a prisoner named Benson assaulted him during a Sunday meal break, using a lead pipe and a gun during the chase. Benson fled toward a railroad track as deputies pursue him after a brutal clash that left Morrell dead.
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Christ. Benson
Jalile
Christenmen
Henson
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Widter
Mile
Benson
Benton
Wight
Sunmisen Anniatjance
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Mr. Mills
Mowell
Clar Clark
Lenson
Mille
The Little Duchess at Seattle Theaters Draws Big Crowds
Audiences crowded Beattie Grand to see The Little Duchess and its chorus girls with Anne Held leading a sparkling Parisian style show. The Madison theater lined up new vaudeville acts while Why Smith Left Home impressed at the Seattle theater with Clarke in a praised role. The Shirley Company presented In the Hands of the Enemy at Third Avenue theater to strong reception with Jessie Shirley and star-turns by Ghirley and McQuarrie.
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Sadie
Beattie
Lydian Thompson
America
Seattle
Ieee
Pune
Iles
Joseph Herbert
Guntay
Zelle de Leesan
Zelle de Lassan
Plantet
Ladies” Musical Club
Seate
Smith
Lavinia
Ettner
Japan
Margaret da Owens
Mrs. Smith
Julia Walcott
Katheryn Garvel
Ivy Bradley
George Bosworth Pia
Beattie Theater
Shirley Company
Mien
Jensie Shirley
Nemy
Audi
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Jessie Ghirley
Marion Wayne
George McQuarrie
Edward Hunt
Mire Adama
Baea
Kentucky
The Bishop's Move to Fight The Theater Trust
New York March 2 The Bishop's Move at the Manhattan theater aims to curb the theatrical trust by independent performers and venues. Hackett's first venture as manager in a non appearing role draws keen interest from playgoers and theater circles. Fire at a barn on Westlake Avenue at 6 30 last night threatened seventeen nurses and others. firemen reported no cause.
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Manhattan
Eyte
Hackett
Westlake Avenue
Chaplain Gavitt Faces Court Martial at Fort Logan
Denver marching orders report that Chaplain H C Gavitt of the First Cavalry is on trial by court martial at Fort Logan under General Frederick Funston. The charge alleges conduct unbecoming of an officer and evasion. The case stems from a debt Gavitt says was owed to a cane boat news publisher while stationed at Port Sheridan.
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Denver
Colo
Frederick BR. Funston
Department of
Roslyn Takes Lead in New Play The Young Mrs Pettifer
Roslyn begins a new stage role in The Young Mrs Pettifer with a tour of Canada planned before returning to New York. The piece, by W Gaye Ackay, features Lord Koestyn and James Erekin in leading roles with a supporting company of noted road performers.
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Mareh
Noalyn Ta
Bie
Mra. Pettifer
Veekekil
Canada
Hormyn Hep
Baml
Roslyn
W. Gaye Ackay
Lord Koestyn
James Erekin
Texas Independence Day Observances Mark Statewide Events
Austin held anniversary ceremonies across state departments and the State University while other cities marked the day in public schools. The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted in Washington on March 2 1836 after Santa Anna began the siege of the Alamo.
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Austin
Texas
State University
Washington
Banta Ana
Alamo
Prize Pets on Exhibition Opens in Rochester
The prize pet show opens in Rochester under the Young Women's Christian Association. Hundreds of dogs and cats compete for prizes as the event runs two weeks to raise funds for the association. A note mentions bicycle repairs at Dunlap Real Estate in Union Block.
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Rochester
Young Women's Chietian Association
Acee Ge
York Conservatory and Behovd of Music Ad
The largest and most up to date conservatory in the state Pa A Fine 825 instrument given to each pupil free Conservatory 216 to 21 sae 218 Arends buid Recond ave K LEE Prineiy Phone Red 541.
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York Conservatory and Behovd of Music
State
Conservatory
K. Lee
New Pneumatic Tube Service Debuts in NYC Hotels
Elmer F. Woodbury of the Motel Cadillac unveils a pneumatic tube system connecting dining rooms and kitchens, signaling a new era for hotel and restaurant operations amid Broadway and Fifth Avenue construction. Rival hotels under construction include Knickerbocker and Muschenheim's Astor House.
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New York
Elmer F. Woodbury
Cadillac
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Knickerbocker
Muschenheim
Astor House
Black Sheep Check Forger Arrested in Seattle
William Eastwood, a young Englishman, was arrested Saturday night on a charge of passing worthless checks. He is said to be wanted in Portland on a similar charge. Police claim he has worked in several Seattle saloons and businesses and is reputed to be the "black sheep" of a wealthy family.
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William Eastwood
Portiannd
Seattle
Puget Bound National Bank
Police Notes and Court Actions Reported in City
Notes detail a clothes theft from a delivery wagon at City Dye Works. Warrant charging Dena A Harding with assault and battery issued by Justian George. Two men fought in Hanford’s printing department. Mike McNamara, aided by Fred Wilelama, sentenced to 14 years hard labor for last autumn’s robbery of Geo Negal. Williams earlier received 10 years. Thomas Ryan, a juvenile, given three years at Walla Walla after breaking into a First Avenue store. Dr Williams advertises ophthalmic services and updated eye care methods at a local building.
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Geo. Negal
Hell
Williams
Thomas Ryan
First Avenue
Taken & Aun
Walla Walla
Fare rates noted for Millman City suburb transport
A transit notice lists multiple fare concepts including six cent base fare and ten cent monthly charge. Details reference Millman City and nearby Washington Street routes with mentions of Kenton car and a warm office at Millman City.
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Millman City
Geattie
Kenton
Washington Street
Silk and Lace Dress Skirts At Extremely Low Prices
Early buyers are assured new Spring styles in Silk and Lace Dress Skirts with double attraction due to very low prices. The catalog features over lace shirts, mohair braid details, and finished drops. Dress shirts with taffeta silk, flounces, floral applique, and elaborate braided trims are offered at bargain rates.
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Aidas
F Ming
Bargain Linen Goods Spotlighted in Daily Sale
The advertisement lists discounts on Damask and Damask table linens 64 inches wide with lengths up to 22 yards. It promotes Napkins 6¢ per 200 count, Linen Crags at 12 1/2 cents, Colored Table Damask in 64 inch widths, Huck Towels 6 to 10 dozen, and Turkish Towels. Extra Heavy Hatch Towels at 25 cents, Colored Crocheted Bed Spreads at 1.19, White Crocheted Bed Spreads 1.19, and Mankets at 2.19. Linen Sheeting at 2 pence a yard and Bleached Lonsdale Muslin offered. Wider sale totals and prices emphasize value throughout.
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Eyennveco
Marseilles
Oregon
Lonedale Martin
Béc
Oxford
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